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Viking River Retreat | Riverfront | Walk to Town

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Backyard
Interior
Breakfast bar
Pool table
Master bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Helen, GA
  • Place, Unicoi Hill Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Viking River Retreat | Riverfront | Walk to Town

One of the most unique riverfront homes in Helen. Located directly on the Chattahoochee River in downtown Helen, this spacious multi-level home features an incredible 2,688 sq ft covered outdoor entertainment area with string lights, fire pit, fireplace, bar area, grill, and direct river access.
Inside, the home features a dramatic two-story vaulted living space with large windows overlooking the river. The main level includes a fully equipped kitchen, living room with fireplace, and pool table, creating a perfect gathering space for friends and family.
The home offers 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, with king beds in every bedroom, along with vanity mirrors and large smart TVs for added comfort and convenience.
On the front of the house, the screened-in porch offers a cozy place to relax, read, or enjoy your morning coffee.
Beneath the house, the large covered entertainment area includes ring toss, cornhole, an extra refrigerator, bar area, grill, and a large fireplace, all set along the river and surrounded by warm string lights.
Located within walking distance of downtown Helen, you can easily explore local shops, restaurants, and attractions including Betty’s Country Store.
Guests have access to the entire home during their stay. There are three locked closets (one on each floor) used for storage.
Security Hold
Like hotels, we require a valid credit card for a refundable security and damage hold during your stay.
Travel Insurance
Unless there is a mandatory evacuation order, reservations continue as scheduled without refunds or discounts. We recommend Cancel For Any Reason travel insurance to protect your trip. If needed, we are happy to assist with documentation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must sign rental agreement upon booking
A $500 security hold will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after departure, if no damages are reported
Must follow all house rules including but not limited to no pets, no smoking and no parties.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Helen

Located in Helen, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Nora Mill Granary and Hardman Farm Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Unicoi State Park and Chattahoochee River. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Alpine Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Unicoi Hill Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Unicoi State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Two Tire Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Viking River Retreat | Riverfront | Walk to Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Viking River Retreat | Riverfront | Walk to Town?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Viking River Retreat | Riverfront | Walk to Town on 20 July 2026 start from AU$1,207, 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 Viking River Retreat | Riverfront | Walk to Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Viking River Retreat | Riverfront | Walk to Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Viking River Retreat | Riverfront | Walk to Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Viking River Retreat | Riverfront | Walk to Town located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Unicoi Hill Park. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Unicoi State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outdoor fire pit is amazing right next to the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RaShanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this house, clean, love the firplace and big couch, fun entertainment space down below, (firepit, hammock, corn hole etc), so many great details. Perfect location and has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the best stays we have ever experienced. The home was pristine and located in the perfect area. Walking distance to the main strip. River was peaceful and beautiful. Will definitely plan to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

amazing house amazing location

Really loved the house, lots of space. Firepit on the river was a great bonus. Owner of house was great, great communication. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Loved it!

We loved this house and Danielle and Erick were great to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ranell M.

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

Get away in the mountains

Perfect location and layout for what we were wanting to do in Helen. Look forward to our next stay. Thanks for the wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett D.

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

Perfect Place

Loved the house. Had everything we were looking for. The Owners were super friendly and the accommodations were a 5 star.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sydney R.

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

Perfect retreat for family

We enjoyed our stay so much. The hosts took the time and decorated the house for Christmas, as our stay was over the holiday. It was so sweet and thoughtful. The back yard on the river is truly the best part of the house. But the short walk to town, the layout of the property, the thoughtfulness of amenities and the checkin process was all wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

Helenback

What a treat! Perfect weekend getaway in a beautiful, river front home with everything this group needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Wonderful all around

The house was beautiful! We stayed outside most of the time! Clean and wonderful! It would have been a great bonus to have a tv outside! We will definitely be back!!! The view of the river and probably our favorite part was the fire pit area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Family Vacation

We loved the property and the location was perfect. This property gets 5 Stars for sure. Just a heads up to the owners, when we placed the garbage out on the curb on Sunday night, the raccoons got into the garbage cans in the middle of the night. One of our kids cleaned up the mess before we left, but that was interesting, lol. We look for towns/places like this to spend part of our vacation at each year. Last year we were in Gatlinburg, for example. Helen is quite the place for vacationing. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

Excellent New Years Eve stay

Our group of 8 (fam of 4 and 2 friend couples) celebrated family and friendship of 20 years for 3 nights over NYE. The home was exactly what we were hoping for - spacious yet lots of nooks for privacy, wonderful kitchen (cooking=love to us) and amazing outdoor spaces for drinks around the fire next to the river, on the deck or in a hammock. We were within walking distance of main area of Helen yet separated by the river so we weren’t in the bustle of the NYE crowds. Noise levels at night are important as we have a variety of sleep habits in our crew, and we all very happy with the neighborhood as well as sound damping within the home. This was one of our favorite NYE events to date. Great location, wonderful home and perfect hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Great property better host

The pictures do not show how nice large and comfortable this property is. Is perfect for a group of friends or a couple of families. The property has an abundance of amenities and there was plenty to do. From being lazy in a large comfortable adirondack chairs around the oversized fire pit to tossing cornhole or shooting the Chattahoochee, this property has it all. The kitchen is more than large enough for large group and they living area is comfortable for many adults. The master bedroom is spacious and large with plenty of spaces for All that you may bring. The master bath is extremely large to include a bonus steam shower / sauna. Exterior deck overlooking the Chattahoochee River is absolutely beautiful large spacious and there's plenty of seating for everyone. Below the main level deck on the ground level is a large area to entertain while enjoying the backyard and the Chattahoochee River. The property is a 10 minute walk to downtown Helen or should the river allow it as it did this time It's 3 minutes if you cross the river. The communication with our host Danielle was efficient and easy. She made it easy to get into the property and also helped with a few special surprises. I could go on but all's I can say is she made it a very memorable weekend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Patti M.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

About the host

Hosted by danielle

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We’re a fun-loving, easygoing couple who truly enjoy hosting and meeting new people from all over. We love great food, good wine, and bringing people together to create memorable experiences. We split our time between Georgia and South Florida, and are currently working on building a home in The Bahamas. We’re always happy to share recommendations for things to do, places to eat, and hidden gems around Helen to help make your stay unforgettable.

Why they chose this property

Located directly on the banks of the Chattahoochee River in downtown Helen, the River House offers a rare combination of riverfront living and walkable access to town. We designed this home to be a comfortable and welcoming place for friends and family to gather, relax, and enjoy everything Helen has to offer. With spacious indoor living areas and a large covered outdoor entertainment space along the river, it’s the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and make lasting memories.

What makes this property unique

We like to provide an environment where you want for nothing. If it's something we enjoy on vacation or think we would want you are likely to find it in our home left for you. Take a look around while you are there and see how many added extra's you can find.

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