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Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths

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Property grounds
Riverside View
Entry Riverside
Dining Area
Sleeper Sofa Queen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths

Escape to a luxury riverfront getaway in the heart of Helen, Georgia. Our newly renovated retreat offers the ideal starting point for exploring all the area's attractions. With two spacious king suites, a cozy bunk bedroom, our accommodations comfortably accommodate up to Six guests. There's no shortage of activities to enjoy in the area, from exhilarating rafting, zip lining, kayaking, and tubing to leisurely water parks, horseback riding, golfing, canoeing, fishing, and hiking to breathtaking waterfalls. Make sure you don't miss out on the chance to experience the best of Helen!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Door code and Driving Directions will be emailed 24 to 48hrs before arrival provided you have sent a valid US ID of the person reserving this property

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Helen

Located in Helen, this chalet is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Helen Festhalle and Black Bear Dinner Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Nora Mill Granary and Hardman Farm Historic Site. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Alpine Mini Golf 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

  • Helen Festhalle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Unicoi State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Two Tire Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths on 19 May 2026 start from AU$377, 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 Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this chalet is within a 5-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Helen Festhalle. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 187 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Madilyne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean rooms and parking was easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2026
Hate to see we missed a star and would love to know what we could have done to earn it! Since we didn't hear from you during your stay we assumed everything was wonderful. Thank you for staying with us over Christmas and Happy Travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Safe parking place. Great unit location.
Nov 2025
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2026
Thank you for leaving a great review and a cool picture! We love great guest like you and hope you will return in the future for a VIP Returning Guest Discount at this location or any of our other vacation properties. Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with good location. The swing by the river was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review! We appreciate great guest like yourself and hope you will return to this location or any of our other vacation homes to enjoy a VIP Returning Guest Discount! Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon
Verified

6/10 Okay

KURT W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay for a large group.

Good place to stay with ample parking. Could be cleaner however it is very serviceable it is right on the rive and good for a large family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
So sorry to see this review as we didn’t hear from you at all during your visit. Our housekeeping staff is close by and their contact information is in the checkin instructions for easy reference if you need anything during your stay. They would have loved the opportunity to address anything that needed their attention.
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking was very easy. I had trouble finding our room, so we went across the street and the receptionist told us the apartment number. From that point, we had no problem.We had plenty of room and sleeping accommodations were very good.We will definitely use this apartment again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review! We appreciate great guest like yourself and hope you will return to this location or any of our other vacation homes to enjoy a VIP Returning Guest Discount! Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view of the water each morning sitting on the swing was my favorite. Place in great location and only issue we had was addressed quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2025
Thank you for the 5-Star Review! We love great guest like you and welcome your return to this or any of our vacation rentals in TN, SC & Ga to enjoy our VIP Returning Guest Discount! Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon
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10/10 Excellent

Kandi T.

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

Weekend birthday trip

The property is very nice and walkable to everything.. The apartment is beautiful and sits right on the creek with a cute play area. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you for the great review! We appreciate great guest like you and would love to offer you a VIP returning guest discount on your next visit to this or any other property we own in Tn, Ga or Lake Greenwood SC. Happy Travels, Renee Simchon
Verified

8/10 Good

Eddie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Friendcation!

Love the location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Short stay but so much fun

Great little town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2024
Thank you for the 5-Star review! We greatly appreciate awesome guest like you and would appreciate the opportunity to host you again in the future as a returning VIP Guest welcome at this or any of our other locations in TN or SC. Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wes W.

Great place

We always enjoy staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking your time to give a great review! We love to hear from our guest that enjoy our home away from home as much as we do, Especially Returning Regulars like yourself! Please return to this property or any of our other properties and receive a VIP returning guest discount. Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley Rockholt K.

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

Amazing stay and family vacation

We had an amazing stay! Great area and an amazing home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2022
Thank you for the 5 star review! We love great guest like yourself and welcome you to return to this property or any of our other vacation destinations to enjoy a VIP Discount. Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janna s.

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

Very nice place

Nicely decorated. Very convenient and the best sleeping beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2024
Thank you for the 5-Star Review! We love great guest like you and welcome your return to this or any of our vacation rentals in TN, SC & Ga to enjoy our VIP Returning Guest Discount! Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon
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10/10 Excellent

Mara O.

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

Great Location!

We really enjoyed our stay! The house was in a perfect location and it was right on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Thank You for the 5-star review! We Love great guests like yourself and hope that you will return to this vacation property or any of our other locations in TN, SC or Ga. to enjoy our VIP Returning Guest Discount. Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony F.

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

Enjoyed our stay

The property was very spacious and convenient to all shops and tubing. The property was clean and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2024
Thank you for the good review ~ We would love to know what we could have done to earn that extra star! Happy Travels, Renee Simchon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Great place close to everything.

Very clean nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2021
Thank you for the 5 star review! We love great guest like yourself and welcome you to return to this property or any of our other vacation destinations to enjoy a VIP Discount. Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon
Verified

8/10 Good

Tristan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Family Trip

Overall great experience, great neighbors and general public interaction with the community. Took lots of pictures and tried the local restaurants with family for the holidays.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Wonderful Place

We enjoyed our stay. The place was very clean and convenient to everything. We would definitely reserve it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

Great stay!!

We really enjoyed our stay. Condo was nice with lots of room. Owner was very friendly and answered questions promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Great steak. Our family enjoyed it

It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking your time to give a great review! We love to hear from our guest that enjoy our home away from home as much as we do. Please return to this property or any of our other properties and receive a VIP returning guest discount. Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon
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10/10 Excellent

Broadus R.

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

perfect stay

this was a great trip , we had so much fun . The apartment was very nice and was perfect fit for us .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to give us a great review! We appreciate great guest like you that appreciate our home away from home as much as we do..Please return to this or any of our other properties and enjoy our returning guest VIP discount. Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Family Trip

Plenty of room for our family. Easy to walk to all shops, restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2023
Thank You for the 5-star review! We Love great guests like yourself and hope that you will return to this vacation property or any of our other locations in TN, SC or Ga. to enjoy our VIP Returning Guest Discount. Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

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

Birthday getaway!

We stayed 3 nights here for a birthday getaway. The location was perfect…right on the river…and we were able to walk to many restaurants and downtown. Parking was readily accessible in front. The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked with all the amenities. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2024
Thank you for the 5-Star review! We greatly appreciate awesome guest like you and would appreciate the opportunity to host you again in the future as a returning VIP Guest welcome at this or any of our other locations in TN or SC. Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy A.

Awesome weekend getaway!!

We really enjoyed our stay!! Wish we would have been staying for a week!! So relaxing! Everything we needed for a perfect weekend getaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking your time to give a great review! We love to hear from our guest that enjoy our home away from home as much as we do! Please return to this property or any of our other properties and receive a VIP returning guest discount. Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Great Place

The condo was great- we had 4 adults and 5 children. Plenty of room and privacy- close to everything- wonderful experience!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to give a review on our property. We enjoyed having you as our valued guest and hope that you will return to one of our properties in the future! Sincerely, Renee and Sam Simchon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

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

Nice Place to Stay, Great Location

We had a really good time. The condo has a perfect location and parking was great. Parking was under the condo. We rode motorcycles and it was easy in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2025
Thank You for the 5-star review! We Love great guests like yourself and hope that you will return to this vacation property or any of our other locations in TN, SC or Ga. to enjoy our VIP Returning Guest Discount. Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon

About the host

Hosted by Renee Simchon

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I am a real estate broker that loves to travel to unique destinations. Since I was a young girl my family visited Helen Ga. regularly and I have continued that same cherished tradition with my four children. My 25 years in the real estate industry instilled a strong rule that I live by when investing - LOCATION is Everything! When a great property hit the market in Helen that was riverfront and steps to downtown + next door to a new water park I made the move to finally own property in the vacation destination I had always cherished. I am proud to say that move was one of the best moves I have ever made. Our kids and their friends can enjoy the freedom to walk and explore without worry or the hassle of us chauffeuring. The adults can visit the sites, shopping & pubs to enjoy Oktoberfest then tube or walk home. After your visit I am sure you will love this Bavarian getaway as much as we do! Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon

Renee Simchon, owner BIC
Greenwood Realty, Inc.


Sam Simchon, President
Bay Island Sportswear, Inc.

Why they chose this property

I grew up in Hartwell, Georgia and often visited Helen to tube the Hooch and sunset horseback ride through the streams. When Sam and I married in 1996 we spent our honeymoon weekend in Helen visiting the parks, enjoying the Bavarian town, visiting the waterfalls & kayaking. In 2005 we finally purchased our own riverside retreat downtown Helen. Our four children, friends and colleagues have grown to love our retreat as much as we do. After visiting hundreds of times and consistent market watch, we purchased our perfect location downtown and riverfront. Our kids and their friends can safely roam while we enjoy our own activities and the car stays in the garage the whole time we are there. We know you will truly enjoy all that Helen has to offer! Renee' and Sam Simchon

What makes this property unique

Only steps to downtown Helen & Riverside..The best Helen can offer. Waterpark next door, tubes at the front steps, shopping, dining, winery, waterfalls, horseback riding, ziplines, golf courses and so much more. In the heart of Helen..your only problem will be deciding what to enjoy first!

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