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Welcome to the Red Star Lodge near Helen, Georgia, a friends and family retreat!

Family-friendly cabin with fitness centre and Hot tub

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Front of House
Driveway
Lawn
Entrance
Firepit - Firewood Provided

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Clarkesville, GA
  • Place, Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Loft Master Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Bedroom # 3

2 Queen Beds

Lower Level Sleeper Sofa # 4 in downstairs living room

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Master Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Loft Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Lower Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Main Floor Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to the Red Star Lodge near Helen, Georgia, a friends and family retreat!


Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our spacious mountain home, Red Star Lodge, is your home away from home. Red Star Lodge is only 15 minutes from Helen and 90 minutes from Atlanta, secluded but close to everything.

Enjoy the hustle and bustle of town, or visit the many wineries in the area. Relax with friends and family in a mountain retreat that is modern but rustic, spacious but cozy. The cook's kitchen seats 10 for those nights you want to stay in and the firepit area features a large gas grill. The house sleeps up to 10.

The two master suites have ensuite bathrooms. The loft master suite has a queen bed, an LCD TV, a private balcony, a whirlpool tub and separate shower. The main floor master features a king bed and wall mounted LCD TV with a full bath and laundry room. The lower level bedroom has two full beds and the living area features a queen sleeper sofa. A full bath services the lower level. All bathrooms have upgraded amenities provided.

The two great rooms on both floors feature floor to ceiling gas log fireplaces and LCD TVs. The lower level great room has a kitchenette with bar seating and a dining table. The game room features arcade and tabletop games, with PacMan, ping pong, air hockey and more. Enjoy the 6 person hot tub and watch the deer gather on the lawn below. Hi speed WiFi throughout the house keeps you connected. Visit https://helenga.org/to see many things to do nearby.

At the end of the day relax in the rocking chairs on the upper deck while twilight sets on Mount Yonah. Two gas fireplaces are available starting October15th through the end of March. Please note that the 4th bedroom is a super comfortable sofa bed in the downstairs living room. (Owner tested and approved! - no bars.) Make memories for years to come.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
No one under16 may be left alone at the house.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee is per pet - maximum $200..
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No outside guests without prior approval from owner and no parties. Quiet time is 10 pm to 8 am out of respect for the neighbors.
Hot Tub: Children who are not taller than the hot tub must be supervised by a responsible adult over 18.
Check out time is firm at 10 am so that the Lodge is clean for the next guest arriving the same day. Check is time is also firm at 4 pm or later.

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Clarkesville

Located in Clarkesville, this cabin is in the mountains. Stovall Mill Covered Bridge and Romeo and Juliet Indian Mound Tragedy Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Unicoi State Park and Moccasin Creek State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Ruby C. Fulbright Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Clarkesville, GA

What's nearby

  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 16 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 17 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club - 18 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pig Southern BBQ - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Country Crossroads Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hangry's A&E Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Monday’s Pub And Restaurante - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the Red Star Lodge near Helen, Georgia, a friends and family retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Red Star Lodge near Helen, Georgia, a friends and family retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Red Star Lodge near Helen, Georgia, a friends and family retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Red Star Lodge near Helen, Georgia, a friends and family retreat! located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Chattahoochee River, Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia, and Sautee Nacoochee Community Center. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Alpine Mini Golf are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 209 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randall M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay here. The cabin was clean and well stocked. There was games and puzzles available to enjoy family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

C J.

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

Amazing all around

We absolutely loved this property, very well done, open areas, kids loved the game room, the view from the multiple decks was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot tub was very clean, the kitchen was well stocked with cookware, serving utensils, dinnerware and plenty of glasses.The towels were plentiful and very nice. The house was very spacious for eight of us. Enough for privacy of needed.We had lots of fun playing all the games on the game room.The beds could have been more comfortable. It would have been nice to have had two king sized beds. They were good though and on good shape.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Beautiful house with an amazing view.

Would definitely stay here again. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The house was wonderful. Peaceful with an amazing view.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor G.

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed time with our friends, and will be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradford M.

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

Great getaway . . .

Red Star has become our go to getaway for a quick recharge in the mountains. Always clean, quiet, and roomy! Hosts are nice and communication is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Fun for family!

There was so much to entertain the whole family at the cabin. The kids enjoyed the air hockey table, ping pong and the hot tub. The owners thought of everything down to beach towels to use after enjoying the hot tub. We hope to go back soon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Nice stay

Our party, six adults, four young children, and a dog, had a wonderful long weekend. Well appointed, neat and clean, with a fun game room, fire pit, and hot tub, this was a great place to have our family gather. Plenty of outdoors things to do nearby. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Best vaycay ever!

This cabin was amazing! the property owners were above and beyond accommodating and friendly! We will never forget the memories we made! House was very clean, the most amazing sheets I have ever slept on! The game room was a huge hit with the kids and adults, and the hot tub was a perfect ending to everyday! Last but not least, cant beat coffee on the balcony in the rocking chairs in the mornings! I would book again and again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Long Weekend Getaway

Very nice and clean. Had everything we needed. Our group included my son and his wife, the three children ages 7,9 & 12. and me, Grandpa. We were gone most of the time but when we were at the cabin the games and the hot tub kept everyone pretty busy. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Scarlett G.

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

Awesome family vacation

We had the children and grandchildren there with us from 9/3-9/6 and it was perfect! Roads were a little curvy. Driveway had enough room for two full size suv’s and two small sports cars. And one spot left for everyone to back up. Three full size SUV’s would be a little tight. So much to do in the home itself. We spent more time there than we did downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

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

Family Holiday Adventures

We loved it! I did put a 4 star rating on accuracy of description. This is bc in the brief overview it says 4 bedrooms. I will take equal responsibility that i overlooked that they were considering the open living area with the sofa bed. But overall we all absolutely loved the space and location of the cabin. Gorgeous views and sweet little accents and amenities, especially for the holidays. Owners/manager was super comunicative and friendly! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Great

Home and property were both very nice. The view from the house was beautiful (surrounded by Forrest, with a mountain in the background). Plenty of kitchen wear, towels, and most every normal house utensil was available. It was about a 15 minute ride to downtown Helen from the property, the house was nice and secluded with little to no noise pollution. The property manager was quick to reply, and the booking process was painless. We really enjoyed our stay, and look forward to returning in the future. I recommend this place??
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

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

Met and exceeded expectations

Spent a week at Red Star Lodge. Loved it and would definitely book again. We were familiar with the area from previous stays at Unicoi State Park and I much preferred this lodge to camping! Wonderful area with lots of great places to visit and hike. The home was spacious and beautiful with awesome views of the sunsets. Kitchen had everything you could need. Beds/mattresses were comfortable and having three fulls bathrooms was a plus. A fireplace on both floors was super nice. The small negatives (which were by no means a deal breaker) were 1) that the house is noisy even when you are trying to be quiet for those still sleeping, and 2) that the WiFi was rather slow. Truly, having a poor internet connection was a plus as we were there to spend time with people, not machines! Overall a five star vacation rental!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Wonderful Cabin!

We throughly enjoyed our stay and the view of Yonah Mountain. Location is conveniently close to many trails and water fall hikes. Also found a few new favorite Vineyards in the area that were a short drive and Helen a few miles away. The kitchen is spacious and was well appointed with everything you would need to cook family meals. The new owners have made some fantastic upgrades to the property, and made it feel very welcoming with provided bathroom amenities and blankets to cuddle with on chilly nights. The downstairs game area is the perfect space to spread out on those rainy days with ping pong, sand table shuffleboard, arcade games, board games and puzzles. The owner was quick to respond to a minor fireplace issue and was immediately resolved the same day. Our family slept well during our entire trip and were thrilled to find such a fantastic property that was also pet friendly!! Definitely on our list as a new favorite cabin to visit in the North Georgia area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Gulf Breeze, Florida

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

Family stay near Helen, GA

Our family loved everything about this home. It feels like you are staying at your sister’s only she’s gone shopping. The owners thoughtfully had a Christmas tree and other holiday decor out for our week after Christmas stay. It is beautifully decorated. Starter staples were provided. The space is open and functional too. View is pretty in the winter. Gorgeous December sunsets. Two stone gas fireplaces! Game room with complete kitchen downstairs, same floor as hot tub. Bedroom with 2 full beds. Game room couch is sleeper sofa. Top bedroom is a loft. Middle floor bedroom is a king. Full bathroom on every floor. I really love this house. Close to Helen, less than hour to 2 different state parks. Plenty of hiking opportunities. The driveway is steep. We had no issues with it but we had no snow nor ice. The roads were in good condition and we can no problems in our minivan. We did see deer. This home is just as listed, well cared for with many extra touches. The owners definitely went above & beyond for us to enjoy our week together.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

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

Fantastic house and stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Red Star Lodge! I want to start with saying how wonderful Christie was with her quick and detailed replies and recommendations to all of my questions pre-trip. She made it such a pleasant experience that I felt she was a friend by the end of all our exchanges! Though I booked this outside of my travel credentials, and did not mention this to Christie, I am a travel agent, I work with travel suppliers all day long, and I wish that the customer service from all of them was half as good as what she provided me. The house is exactly as shown in the photos. It is SO well stocked with everything we could possibly have needed. I brought so many items that typically are needed when renting a house or condo, but I could have left all of it at home. House was very clean, upper deck is amazing. Beds were extremely comfortable. We all slept so well (this group typically does NOT say that!). The game room is wonderful. We fully utilized the PacMan/Galaga arcade game, sand shuffleboard, air hockey, ping pong, and chess board. We brought several games with us, but there are many boardgames provided. Nice beach towels provided right by the lower balcony slider door to the hot tub. We visited Yonah Mountain VIneyards which was a pleasant 15ish min drive from the house. Gorgeous winery! I had mentioned we wanted to visit a winery or two and she sent me several recommendations with descriptions of each. We are already talking about returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, comfortable, and well stocked. It was a quiet, secluded location with a great, open sky view from the deck. Comfortable beds, large open living space and game room made it the perfect place for several adult friends to hang out and catch up.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot tub was glorious! Game room was so fun! Beds were comfy and the whole place was very well decorated for a cabin feel. We had an amazing time! Beautiful scenery and so close to helen we had so much fun for Oktoberfest! Will return! Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena H.

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

Close to town while enjoying the outdoors in comfort.

Home was perfect distance to Helen but yet a little secluded and woodsier than staying in town. House was large and plenty of room for a large group. We were there on a scout trip with 7 teens and 2 adults, and everyone enjoyed their time there equally. There were quiet spaces for the adults while the teens had plenty to occupy their time. Kitchen is well stocked and plenty of seating for your group. Beds were comfortable and the hot tub was hot. Overall, an amazing trip making memories that will last a lifetime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Beautiful, thoughtfully equipped cabin

The Red Star Lodge was the perfect location for a weekend with friends. The kitchen was well-equipped for us to cook a big breakfast, the hot tub and rocking chairs on the deck made for a perfect hang out/relaxation zone, and all the bedrooms were extremely comfortable spaces to recharge. Christie made sure we had everything we needed and gave some wonderful local recommendations for us to make the most of our trip. My only regret was that we couldn't stay for longer! Thank you for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane k.

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

Beautiful cabin and location

We really enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It was very spacious and had the most amazing deck views! Owners were very responsive to any questions we had. It's also a great location, close to Helen and other great activities. I would definitely book again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria s.

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

Adventure into the Mountain

What a marvelous experience my family of seven had at the Red Star Lodge. We took a week off to celebrate my daughter's 16th bday and spent it at this beautiful spacious house. Waking up looking at Yonah Mountain every day was a gift! I took many pictures of the stars at night. It was as if the sky was reflecting back at us with its energy. An experience one can have while at the mountains. We loved roasting marshmallows and drinking hot cocoa. What a treat! The house was perfectly located near many places that we visited (Duke's Creek Falls, Anna Ruby Falls, consolidated gold mine and Smithgall Woods state park) Helen is a very cute town to walk around. The house had everything we needed to cook, sleep, exercise (the hill). It was awesome. My kids loved the play area downstairs. And most of all, Christie was kind to allow me to bring my brother's dog with us as well. Christie's and Donald's house is a wonderful place to go and spend time taking in the beauty the mountains have to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan P.

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Great Cabin, Beautiful View

My family loved our stay at this cabin while visiting Helen, GA.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn G.

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

Great Stay!

Red Star Lodge was absolutely amazing! Check in was easy, cabin was beautiful and had everything you could possibly need. We loved being here for the holidays and will definitely return. Minutes away from Helen. The communication with the owner was always easy with an immediate response.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Christie Campbell and Donald Mularz

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Don and I are South Floridians who love the mountains of Georgia which will someday be our permanent home. We have hosted our guest cottage in Florida - 280 square feet - and it was such a great experience! Now we have our 3500 square foot mountain cabin that came with a wonderful 10 year 5 star VRBO rating. We are carrying the torch forward from the gracious previous owners. I am a frequent business traveler and have stayed in many short term rentals over the years. It has made me appreciate what a well stocked home provides in terms of comfort and convenience while on vacation or business. We have made sure that you have everything you need - and more than you expect -to have an enjoyable and comfortable stay.

Why they chose this property

The cabin is located in a lovely quiet neighborhood ten minutes from Helen and 20 minutes from Clarkesville. There are paved roads all the way in and you do not need a 4 wheel drive. We are surrounded by woods but have a beautiful lawn in the front where you will see the occasional deer, bunnies and birds. Wildlife abounds in the mountains. In the winter there is a great view of Yonah Mountain. It is a very family friendly house, secluded yet convenient.

What makes this property unique

We looked at many properties before we purchased Red Star Lodge. We fell in love with the large rooms and layout, the spacious dining area and the open floor plan on all levels compared to other properties that had small rooms and challenging access. We have year round great light on the sunporch. You can always see the sky here. We are close to all that Helen has to offer without the hustle and bustle of staying in town. Peace and quiet reigns.

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