On the Hooch in HELEN Hot Tub Fireplace Dog Friendly Walk to all the fun!
Welcome to the ALPINE RIVER HAUS. It is directly on the Chattahoochee River in Helen. Cabin with hot tub on the back porch and fireplace and firepit! River access, fish from the backyard. IF YOU ARE BRINGING YOUR DOG, PLEASE MESSAGE US FIRST. DO NOT USE INSTANT BOOKING PLEASE. Dogs are approved on a case-by-case basis. Mo smoking property! Walk to restaurants, shops, the Hardman Trail and Waterpark. The primary suite is the entire upstairs of cabin with river views from the bedroom and bathroom (with jetted tub). Smart TV's in living room and both bedrooms. Upscale new appliances, new flooring, furnishings, lighting, paint and more upgrades coming. Peaceful back porch upstairs. Lower porch with seating gets you up close to the river.
The space A walk through the Alpine River Haus. As you enter the front door you will have several options for hanging your coat, purse, hats etc. The main floor bedroom with queen bed is on your right. It has private access to the main floor bathroom. You also have a 43" Smart TV, chair, closet, ceiling fan and dresser for your needs. New cabin themed bedding. And the laundry closet and steps upstairs are on your left. Heading into the cabin the main level bathroom has an entrance from the hallway and the Queen bedroom.
The kitchen is on your left. Stocked with all the amenities you want, coffee maker, Keurig machine, electric teapot, blender, all cooking supplies, plenty of glasses, dishes etc. Little extras like spices, plastic wrap, foil etc. are stocked in this kitchen. (There is an owner's locked cabinet in the kitchen) Beautiful new lighting and new appliances compliment this kitchen. Counter stools are provided for guests who want to be where all the action is. Filtered water is available on the Fridge. Views of the river and the open floor concept in the living/dining/kitchen space will have you re-booking this cabin.
The dining area seats 4 comfortably at the table and 4 stools at the counter. And overlooks the back porch. The living room has multiple seating options. Including a 2 person recliner. Everyone has a view of the 58" screen Smart TV mounted above the Fireplace. Bring your passwords for your favorite streaming apps like Netflix etc. There is no cable or satellite TV connection. (There is a locked owner/cleaning closet in this room). For your convenience the end table next to the sofa has 2 USB ports in the flip top. Pull out drawer has 2 cup holders and remote holder. Again it's all about the river views from the living room. New furniture and a plush sofa throw will keep you cozy and relaxed. Take a nap, you're on vacation!
There are window screens in every room. Take advantage of the breezes and beautiful weather during your stay.
Heading out the back sliding glass door the peaceful sound of the river will be the first thing you notice. Make plans to enjoy the hot tub and spend a meal or two out on the porch. The gas grill is located downstairs off the carport for safety reasons.
Going back into the cabin, take the steps upstairs to relax in the spacious Primary suite. It's the entire upstairs of the cabin! A unique feature of this room is the loft overlook. You can view the goings on downstairs, the river or close the sliding barn doors for privacy. Plenty of room in the closet. For your convenience there is a USB plug on the left side nightstand outlet. Plenty of room to spread out. New bedding. And you can't miss the 50" Smart TV. The adjacent bathroom has a double vanity, hair dryer, plenty of room. There is no access for guests to the attic. The jacuzzi tub and separate shower unit finish off this room. And you can see the river from the window! This property is a little bit wider than the actual house footprint. Follow the path around the side of the downstairs porch if you want to view the river up close. Respect other properties and stay on our property only. The Fire Pit area is at the bottom of the steps. Charcoal grill set up here too! We hope you enjoy Alpine River Haus as much as we do! All linens, sofa throws, quilts, towels, etc. are washed after each booking. Please note this home is up on stilts. This is not a ground level home.
Guest access Guests can park in the driveway or under the carport. There is a locked utility room on the carport for the owners use. On the side of the door is a light switch that turns on the lights for the carport, steps, and front upstairs porch. You can also turn it on/off in the house at the front hallway. Walk to wherever you want in Helen, the streets are lit at night too. You are about a 15-20 minute walk from the heart of Main St. Many restaurants and shops are closer along the river side of town. Beautiful walk to the Hardman Trail around the corner. The street dead ends up past our cabin. So not a lot of traffic.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Must be on flea med, pick up waste, no wet dog in.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you did NOT use a bed, leave it made up.
If you did NOT use towels, leave them hanging.
Make sure bathroom fans and ceiling fans are off.
Set AC to 80 in the warmer months.
Heat to 65 in the colder months.
Please text us the night before, if you are staying until 10am or if you know you're leaving earlier.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
1 dog, 50lb max, MUST BE APPROVED before booking. Housetrained, no pee pad use. Not on furniture, must be on flea medication.
A complete list of house rules is available, no candles inside, max 4 adults. Quiet after 10pm. See guide book on coffee table.
This is a No Smoking property.
No gatherings larger than the 4 guests booked at the cabin.
Children over 13 only!
Important information
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Property # 3484727vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 near a water park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Unicoi State Park and Moccasin Creek State Park, while Helen Festhalle and Black Bear Dinner Theatre are cultural highlights. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Alpine Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Helen Festhalle - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Unicoi Hill Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 88 min drive
Restaurants
Campfire Gather Round - 14 min walk
Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - 15 min walk
Helen Festhalle - 20 min walk
Cowboys & Angels - 3 min drive
The Troll Tavern - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is On the Hooch in HELEN Hot Tub Fireplace Dog Friendly Walk to all the fun! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at On the Hooch in HELEN Hot Tub Fireplace Dog Friendly Walk to all the fun!?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On the Hooch in HELEN Hot Tub Fireplace Dog Friendly Walk to all the fun! on 24 May 2026 start from AU$355, 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 On the Hooch in HELEN Hot Tub Fireplace Dog Friendly Walk to all the fun!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at On the Hooch in HELEN Hot Tub Fireplace Dog Friendly Walk to all the fun!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at On the Hooch in HELEN Hot Tub Fireplace Dog Friendly Walk to all the fun!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is On the Hooch in HELEN Hot Tub Fireplace Dog Friendly Walk to all the fun! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from Chattahoochee River and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Alpine Mini Golf are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
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Host was great and always checking to make sure all was good! We absolutely loved the location - babbling river, nature sounds, wooded, and convenient to everything! Such a relaxing and fun time in Helen! Will definitely make another trip again soon!
Kathy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2025
Thanks for sharing with future guests the surroundings of our cabin. We look forward to hosting you in the future.
Extremely clean and well appointed. Perfect for 2 couples. We enjoyed Helen but even more we loved listening to the rushing waters, and relaxing on the back porch. Communication with our host went above and beyond our expectations.
Tracey F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2025
I'm so glad you enjoyed the cabin and the river. The back porch is a favorite spot for guests. I look forward to hosting you in the future.
Absolutely beautiful cabin that was perfectly clean. I will definitely rent this one again. Beds were comfy, cabin was supplied was with everything you could need, views were amazing, host was very attentive and I have nothing to complain about. Everything was updated and again was absolutely beautiful and in the perfect spot on the river.
We had a wonderful time and accommodations were top notch. Jennifer definitely made us feel very welcome and was there for anything that we needed definitely recommend.
Billie Jo G.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
Thank you so much for the recommendation. We hope you can visit again.
The description was perfect! The house has amazing access to the river. Very clean and comfy to hang out in. A little walk to downtown, we drove each time. Wonderful information about Helen included in our stay. We looked at the brochures and chose restaurants you recommend! Food was great! We absolutely will be booking again soon!
House was great. Very Very clean and cozy. Great space for a family with river fun all day. Sounds of river from every room, deck and hot tub. Will stay again
Jennifer P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Than you for taking the time to review the Alpine River Haus 😀 And for noting how clean it was. We look forward to your next stay.
Very clean, great location and host is very friendly and accommodating. Have stayed in other places as we frequent Helen often but this by far was the cleanest and had the best host! There are lots of stairs so be mindful of that but otherwise perfect spot for some relaxation
Could not ask for a better place to stay. The host, Jennifer, is attentive and kind and follows through on all the details. Close to all the activities in downtown Helen, but on a quiet part of the river to enjoy the calm of the rushing water. We will definitely being staying here again when we visit Helen.
Christina S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
I'm so happy to know you want to return. I look forward to your next visit with us.
This was our second time staying at the house. We love the location, amenities, and house. The hosts were great as usual. It’s great to be able to access the river for tubing or fishing. It’s also a quick drive into town or walk to the Pink Pig Bar b que.
OLIVER Y.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
It was so nice to host your family again. I hope you are able to return again to stay at our property.
We went to Helen for Octoberfest. The hosts were incredibly nice and helpful, they were answering questions from the moment we booked the house. The house is absolutely perfect! It is a short 15/20 minute from the heart of Hellen. The view from the porch and hot tub were spectacular! The house had every kitchen amenity you could need, even though we didn't use much of it. We loved the fireplace, it kept the whole house warm, as it was colder than we expected it to be during our visit. We will book at this house again for our next visit!
We highly recommend this cabin/River Haus. The tenants were awesome and super helpful during our stay. The cabin was super clean and the beds were very comfortable. We will definitely be recommending this to friends and family that plan on visiting Helen Georgia.
The house was very clean; check-in quite easy. We loved the hot tub and the sound and view of the Chattahoochee River just off the deck. Convenient location to the activities in Helen by walking or very short drive. Would definitely stay here again.
We enjoyed our stay. Just a a few minutes from downtown Helen. Not far from hiking waterfalls. Everything at the cabin is at your fingertips. Awesome place will be returning
We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin for a week! Right on the river and close enough to walk into town. The cabin is so clean and comfy! So many extras provided that a lot of rentals lack. Jennifer is a great host with good communication. We really enjoyed sitting on the porch upstairs with a beautiful and peaceful river view. We also enjoyed sitting in the river on the hot afternoons! Lots of great restaurants nearby. Our pup did great here too!
Melissa P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Wonderful! It sounds like everyone had a great time! Thank you for the review and I look forward to hosting you in the future.
Clean and beautiful! Jennifer was a delight to work with. conveniently located to everything. we had rental car problems and asked to stay an extra night which worked out well. We will definitely be back.Our French bulldog also approved. Not much traffic and quiet area.We loved it can’t say enough.
Sammie o.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
I'm so glad you had a good time! You are welcome back anytime. 😀
Home away from home! The property is even better in person! Very nice, clean, up to date, well maintained home. Was stocked with everything you need and more. Comfy beds, nice hot tub, hosts was very nice and quick to respond, also helpful with any questions. My son loved playing in the river and my dog loved laying on the porch listening to the river. It was very relaxing and quiet. Close to town. All of this added up to the best trip, I honestly have no complaints and was impressed. Would definitely recommend and I hope to return myself one day!
Courtney C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
About the host
Hosted by Jennifer Ganske
We live about 15 minutes from the Alpine River Haus. My husband and I started coming here when we lived in Florida. We made the move in 2010 to Sautee. And we have hosted travelers in Florida and here in Ga for over 20 years. And we've had retail tourist businesses in both FL and GA. We have always loved traveling and helping other enjoy their vacations.
Why they chose this property
This street is a dead end street in Helen. That was important to us. Very little car traffic. And the city sidewalks and street lights make it ideal to walk everywhere any time of year. We love that we can walk to the Hardman Trail too.
What makes this property unique
This property is RIVERFRONT and has easy access to the Chattahoochee River. Not all riverfront properties can boast that. It is such a peaceful stretch of the river too.
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