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Peaceful, dog-friendly cabin with fireplace & decks - walk to downtown Helen

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Living area
Living area
Living room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 665.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Helen, GA
  • Place, Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪17 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful, dog-friendly cabin with fireplace & decks - walk to downtown Helen

The Happy Camper

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Find both serene relaxation and unmatched convenience at this charming log cabin in Helen. This alpine-inspired retreat boasts a beautiful woodland setting and multiple outdoor decks where you can unwind each evening - with the fun and activity of downtown Helen just half a mile from your door. There is a second sleeping space in the open-air loft.

Whether you're planning a vacation full of fishing, tubing, or wine-tasting, this cozy cabin makes an ideal home base. The interior is adorned with natural wood, while generous windows let in the sunshine and views of the surrounding trees. There's a compact but well-equipped kitchen, a dining table for four, and an inviting sitting area with a leather sofa, a gas fireplace, and a smart TV.

Bring a local bottle of wine outside to the deck, where you can grill and dine in the late afternoons. The evenings are best spent playing board games by the fire and planning tomorrow's excursions using the free WiFi.tomorrow's excursions using the free WiFi.

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming services are available with your own account credentials.
There is no washer/dryer.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 25 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Helen

Located in Helen, this cabin is in the city centre and in the mountains. Helen Festhalle and Black Bear Dinner Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alpine Mini Golf and Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Unicoi Hill Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful, dog-friendly cabin with fireplace & decks - walk to downtown Helen pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful, dog-friendly cabin with fireplace & decks - walk to downtown Helen?

As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful, dog-friendly cabin with fireplace & decks - walk to downtown Helen on 31 May 2026 start from AU$332, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Peaceful, dog-friendly cabin with fireplace & decks - walk to downtown Helen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful, dog-friendly cabin with fireplace & decks - walk to downtown Helen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful, dog-friendly cabin with fireplace & decks - walk to downtown Helen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful, dog-friendly cabin with fireplace & decks - walk to downtown Helen located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Alpine Mini Golf and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aerica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in this very quiet and peaceful cabin! It was pretty cozy and the gas fireplace is a nice addition.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place to stay but the sofa bed is not something adults will want to sleep on. (very uncomfortable) The picture makes it look secluded and its not when it comes to parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
Hi, Tracy, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We appreciate our guests' feedback as a means to improve and will consider this feedback to make necessary upgrades. We hope to host you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marta K.

Helen GA great place Happy Camper

Great place to relax, recharge and be safe in nature. We saw big black bear and deer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Great Octoberfest stay!

Great little place to stay. Close enough to enjoy the town but far enough away to hear nothing but the squirrels playing in the trees.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kati M.

Loved how close it was to downtown with the secluded feel of the woods.

Loved how close it was to downtown with the secluded feel of the woods.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cute spot

Gas fireplace stopped working 2nd day but it was a cozy amazing spot as long as there is no ICE on the driveway and small road to cabin. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby Jo O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

We had a great time! Close to town and the hot tub was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

HENRY S.

Great location

The cabin was close enough to the river to walk to Tubing.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of heaven

This is an absolutely amazing place to stay. Very close to town. Beautiful scenery. I look forward to another stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday getaway

Booked this for my friends birthday. It was the perfect location and had plenty of room for all of us. The decks were perfect and the hot tub was the perfect way to end the day. Would definitely stay here again. Also love that we could bring the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie P.

Relaxing and inviting

Everything was turn on for us. We arrived in the evening and were able to put out things in the cabin and get right into the hot tub. It was on and warm waiting for us to enjoy. The grill was fantastic. Everything we needed was there for us. Thank you for a great time! We were indeed happy campers!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun close to town getaway

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The cabin is very close to town! Easy drive! Only unexpected thing was other cabins so close by. It didn’t bother us at all, but we were under the impression from the pictures that we were a little more secluded. Very cute cozy cabin!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Romantic Pre Valentine’s Weekend

Happy Camper was the perfect dog friendly spot for our weekend getaway. The cabin was the perfect size and was accurately listed. The location is fantastic, and we even got to see a family of deer. The only negative was the hot tub wasn’t hot. But other than that, we would gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Greta S.

Great little getaway

This little cabin was great for our short weekend. Hot tub was perfect, we got to bring our dog and he was happy and the cabin is nestled in the trees along with 4 other cabins. But it is a very quiet little cul de sac. The beds were comfortable. It is a one car road to get to the cabin area so be cautious when driving in. We walked into town each evening without difficulty. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again if we have the chance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great memories

We had the best time visiting Helen GA and staying here! The cabin is perfectly cozy with everything we needed. Everything was nice and clean. It’s so peaceful to be so close to town. Our only complaint is the way too long door entry code.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy times at the happy camper

Enjoyed the mountain feel but super close to everything. Don’t think I would walk since the street is a bit of a hike, but only a few minutes drive. Cabin is cute. Kids said “it’s a vibe” 😜 our puppy got to come along and go on our Helen adventure too. We had an intense game of Uno and enjoyed the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin to the downtown, Helen town

Very nice cabin with plenty of space and in the woods. Very close to the town of Helen you can walk down the hill and be right in the city center. Only recommendation I have is the maintenance needs to clean all the comb webs outside before somebody occupies the cabin. Also when we got heavy rain, the gutters are clogged, causing a pour down in front of the door.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thank you, John, for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay and we appreciate your suggestions. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Andy W.

Nice Cabin within walking Distance to Helen

The cabin itself was very nice for a couple's retreat, well furnished, and comfortable. We also booked the cabin to enjoy the hot tub after a couple of long hikes, but the hot tub was not working. Disappointed that it did not work, as we would have rated the Happy Camper a 5 otherwise.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Andy, thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We are very sorry for any inconvenience you may have experienced during your stay with us, especially with the hot tub. Please know that we value our guests' feedback as we strive to provide every one of them with a comfortable experience. Having said that, we have forwarded your message to our local property manager for them to review and provide a resolution of what needs to be resolved. I hope this experience won't impede your desire to stay with us again. We will make sure to consider this as a way to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nicholas M.

The Happy Camper

The property is a short 3-minute drive to downtown Helen which makes the location ideal for those who want to be close to town but have a more private feel. There is a narrow road leading to the property from the main road but we did not have any issues with it or accessing the private parking. We also brought our small dog and she enjoyed the stay. Communication was excellent/responsive and the property overall was nice, though there were a few minor issues with cleanliness such as with the floors.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Dec 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We take guest feedback seriously and have forwarded this information to the local staff so they can review and update the home as needed for future guests. We will be sure to follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience and hope to have the opportunity to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Christmas at the Happy Camper in Helen

Wonderful property in Helen! The cabin was immaculate and cozy. It was so nice to find a dog friendly option! Our dogs loved walking around the wooded areas. The kitchen was small, but functional and the outside grill was such a plus! The property was very quiet and we loved the fireplace and large TV. The property is in walking distance to Helen, but there is a very steep drive leading up to the neighborhood that may be quite challenging for some. We highly recommend and would love to go back! Check out the BBQ place at the end of the drive leading to the neighborhood - it was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2023
Thank you, Sarah, for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize you have found few issues in the home. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Joel W.

Great Location

Perfect little cabin within walking distance to town. Feels pretty private depsite the fact that there are 3 other cabins next to and below it. The Hot tub did not work, that was the biggest let down as I picked that cabin specifically because it had one. Coffee maker also did not work, we had to go into town to get coffee first thing each morning. We would definitely stay here again if the hot tub would work next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Hi Joel, thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback, we are glad to hear you enjoyed the location of our home. However, we sincerely apologize for the issues on the hot tub you encountered during your stay. We are glad to hear that the local staff acted promptly and rectified the issue as soon as possible. While, the coffee maker issue was not reported to us we are sorry if this caused trouble during your stay. Moving forward, we passed this concern along to our local manager to review and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Amanda S.

Verify before Guest arrives

I would recommend verifying everything is in order before guest arrives. We should have been made aware the hot tub wasn't available. The description said you could walk to town but it was a straight up long drive to far edge of town so not a convenient walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2024
Hi Amanda, thank you for your feedback during your stay. We take guest feedback seriously and have forwarded this information to the local staff so they can review and update the home as needed for future guests. Thank you for your stay, and we hope to welcome you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pros - Communications were prompt and friendly. We had an issue with the thermostat which they fixed right away. The decor was also cute and woodsy, which fit the location. Cons - The property could use more interior lighting, especially in the dining area. Additionally, there were a few areas that didn't feel completely clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and quiet

This house was the perfect space and size for our family of 3 and 2 dogs. It's surrounded by woods and private even though it's next to other cabins but spaced apart. It's close to the town but seems like it's not which we liked. Keep in mind it is not walking distance to town however as you don't have any sidewalks on the road to get to the cabin and there is a steep part of the road. The hot tub we used once as it didn't seem like it had been cleaned in awhile and the water level was low. There are a lot of spider webs around the hot tub. There was a smell in the house that we let the property management know about. All in all it is a good place to stay and would be happy to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Autumn A.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

I don’t recommend

The heat was out at our property when we got there. Also, the hot tub stayed on 66, we called about this malfunction as well and they said “they have a motor coming for it”. So, no heat until the next day- as they said they would relocate us, but instead sent maintenance.(interrupts our trip and plans). The hot tub wasn’t able to be used at all. The place was very dirty, the tub does not drain while taking a shower, and the toilet has nasty stains inside primary and out. The pictures posted for this property have high contrast filters on it, so don’t be fooled. Still awaiting a partial refund. Good luck, keep looking until you find a better vacation home! You won’t miss anything with this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Thank you for your review, Autumn. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment and frustrations that you have experienced during your stay. Our local team strives to provide every one of our guests with the best vacation possible. We are so sorry if our standards were not met during your time with us. We have forwarded your concern to our local team about it to avoid future complaints. Thank you.

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