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Riverfront AlpineRiverBear, Sleeps10, Walk To Oktoberfest! 2 HotTubs, HomeCinema

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A hot tub with a wooden deck and a view of a parking lot and trees.
A hot tub with a wooden structure overhead, a view of a river, and a fish decoration on the wall.
A home theater room with a large flat-screen TV, black leather recliner sofas, and a brown armchair.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window, and framed pictures on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a television, a dresser, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Your private spa moment
    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Riverfront AlpineRiverBear, Sleeps10, Walk To Oktoberfest! 2 HotTubs, HomeCinema

Welcome to The Alpine River Bear vacation home!
Our Cabin Themed Townhouse is right on the Chattahoochee River in Helen, walking distance to The Helen FestHalle and Oktoberfest festival each September and October. Also walk to the 2 main river Tubing company pick up points or the Helen Water park, many Restaurants, Bars, Pubs, Mini-golf and a couple of great Ice Cream places!
Watch and hear the river flowing by as you enjoy your morning coffee or grilling out on the main level deck.
Loads of Amenities for a great multi-family mountain vacation, including 2 hot tubs on 3 decks directly over the river. Beautiful views of the Chattahoochee River, the hills around Helen, and The Helen Waterpark. Also Fall and Winter views of Mt. Yonah in the distance.
Includes a Home Cinema with 95" Projection Screen and 2 reclining leather sofas!
Fully outfitted Kitchen.
15 minute walk to Helen Tubing or Cool River Tubing and the restaurants on Helen's South Side. Close by restaurants include Big Daddy's, Pink Pig BBQ, Bangkok Haus and many others. 18-20 min walk to the Helen Festival Hall, and a 25 min walk to Downtown Alpine Helen Village locations like Paul's River Deck, Cowboys & Angels or the King Ludwig Beer Garden.
3 Bedrooms and 3 Full Baths & a 1/2 Bath.
2 Bedrooms have 1 King Bed each,
3rd Bedroom is set up as a bunk room with 1 King bed, 1 large bunk bed with Full size on top and Queen size bed on bottom.
Overall Sleeps 10 : 4-6 Adults and/or 4-6 Children or any combination
Fully equipped Kitchen plus a Gas Grill on main level Deck.
All sheets, towels, soap & paper products supplied.
This property was previously named the "Alpine River Bend" until January 2024.
We've updated the property in February and March 2024 and it is ready for a great rental season this year !
Come join us for a great family vacation.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:30 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

Important information

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Property # 3909532vb
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

About the area

Helen

Located in Helen, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Helen Festhalle, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Unicoi State Park and Chattahoochee River. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Alpine Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain climbing.
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Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 3 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 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront AlpineRiverBear, Sleeps10, Walk To Oktoberfest! 2 HotTubs, HomeCinema pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverfront AlpineRiverBear, Sleeps10, Walk To Oktoberfest! 2 HotTubs, HomeCinema?

As of 17 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverfront AlpineRiverBear, Sleeps10, Walk To Oktoberfest! 2 HotTubs, HomeCinema on 27 July 2026 start from AU$2,359, 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 Riverfront AlpineRiverBear, Sleeps10, Walk To Oktoberfest! 2 HotTubs, HomeCinema?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront AlpineRiverBear, Sleeps10, Walk To Oktoberfest! 2 HotTubs, HomeCinema?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront AlpineRiverBear, Sleeps10, Walk To Oktoberfest! 2 HotTubs, HomeCinema?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Riverfront AlpineRiverBear, Sleeps10, Walk To Oktoberfest! 2 HotTubs, HomeCinema located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home 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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great, Host was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2025
Thanks for taking the time to write a review, your family is welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Great Host. We spent a lot of time on the balconies. The weather was amazing and the creek sounds were very Zen.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Thanks very much for taking the time to write a review, we appreciated your family staying at our property last weekend and you are always welcome back!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Alpine Bear is a great place to stay. Yed is very responsive and takes good care of any issues. We will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2025
Thanks for staying at our rental while you were in Helen for a conference and really glad you had a good time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Christmas getaway

Great place and plenty of space
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2024
Thank you Susan! Glad to hear you and your family had a great time in Helen at The Alpine River Bear. We’d love to have you back in town any time. Merry Christmas !!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty L.

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

Great experience!!

The cabin was beautiful!! It was perfect for our weekend getaway! Great location!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
Thank you very much Misty, it was a pleasure communicating with you about your vacation rental last week. Come back to Helen GA anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Volodymyr P.

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

Really good place for family!!!!

Amazing place for evasion. Have two hot tubs, nice view for river.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Thank you very much! It was great to have your family stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

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

Great location

Nice property. Great location and great communication with owner! Will visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thanks Cathy, glad to hear you had a great vacation in Helen !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

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

Short visit

The floor plan was great for the family to hang out together, but still have our privacy. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Hi Amanda, Thanks so much for taking the time to give us your feedback. Would love to have your family back at The Alpine River Bear any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

10 out of 10!

My family and I absolutely loved it here. Comfortable, clean, great location! I absolutely recommend. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Karen, Thank you very much for staying at the Alpine River Bear in Helen Georgia, and for the great review! We will see you next Summer, appreciate you already booking for next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles N.

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

Vacation

Had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

70th birthday celebration

We had a wonderful time staying here. There were 6 ladies on our trip plenty of room for everyone. Close to town yet private. We would book this cabin again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2024
Thanks Cindy, we would love to have your family back to Helen any time !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett J.

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

Perfect!!

We were extremely pleased with all aspects of the property. Very clean, well maintained, exactly what we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2024
Thanks for staying at The Alpine River Bear! Come back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Excellent Family Vacation

The property is so close to downtown Helen, it is super convient. The rooms are spacious and clean, and really allow for family time. We grilled out and had an absolute blast. 10 out of 10, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2024
John, thank you for staying at The Alpine River Bear during the holidays! We’re glad you and your family all had a great time , and please come back to Helen Georgia any time !!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Exactly as described

Extremely clean and organized. My family and I enjoyed our stay and would stay here again if we return to the area. The floor plan worked out great for a family with multiple generations stayed big together.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Tammy, thank you for taking the time to write a review and your kind words about The Alpine River Bear rental. Would love to have your family back any time!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teela J.

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

Incredible stay!

The place is super fantastic, great location, amenities and very well laid out. Close to the action of Helen yet a bit secluded and on the river. Plenty of towels and space, the three levels of balconies are so nice and the hot tubs are a very nice plus…a must really! We have stayed in this place twice before and loved it, so we’re back! Third time was great. The new owners are superb, very engaging and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2024
Teela and her family were great guests. They are welcome back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Highly Recommend!

Host was readily available for communication. House was exactly what was posted, very clean, and comfortable. We were two families with a 13, 16, & 19 year old. House was well stocked and amenities were perfect for our stay. Location was quiet, but close to Helen and surrounding areas. Would book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2024
Sara - Thanks for bringing your family to Helen for the holidays and staying at The Alpine River Bear. Will be happy to have you all back any time !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The townhouse is close to town, but not right in the middle of the noise and crowds. It had everything you needed! Fridge made ice and had filtered water which is kinda unheard of in rentals from my experience. Hot tubs were clean. Owner was easy to reach and super helpful. River in the back of the property was a nice perk. Kids went fishing while we watch from the balcony. They didn’t catch anything, but had fun trying! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2025
Thanks for your review. Really glad your family was able to take advantage of our being right on the river and do some fishing. Next time I'll see if we can do anything about making the fish bite better = ) .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Alpine River Bear property is all that it claims to be. The photos don't do it justice. The three decks provide beautiful views of/and access to the river. The kitchen was fully equipped and everything worked perfectly. The bathrooms were spacious and the water pressure in the shower was excellent. Several family members were disappointed that we weren't staying in a "cabin on the river". Five minutes after walking through the door, they were so glad that we were staying at the Alpine River Bear rather than some old musty cabin. Their words, not mine. We were able to park within feet of the front door, which makes loading and unloading so much easier.The host reached out early enough that we were able to only pack what we needed. We didn't take those things that you never know if you will need. The host provided the basics to get you through until you have time to make a grocery run. The host has the technology to make access to the unit incredibly easy. No eight digit codes to memorize or keys to keep up with. The few conversations that I had with the host, because we had no issues or problems during our five night stay, he was very prompt in replying. We'll probably schedule our next trip to beautiful Helen GA, based on the availability of the Alpine River Bear.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mabi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and spacious, kids enjoyed the theatre space. We were thankful for all the supplies needed to keep the space clean. Very glad to have had washer and dryer and hot tubs for after tubing all day. The neighborhood felt safe and walkable and was quiet. It was about a 12 minute walk to the town center to get to the tubing area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charleen C.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2024
Thanks Nick, come back to Helen GA anytime !

About the host

Hosted by Ted

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Why they chose this property

The property is peaceful with fantastic views of the Chattahoochee and constant sound of the river rushing by.

What makes this property unique

Great Views and sounds located right on the river, and a comfortable place to have a great relaxing mountain vacation! 15 min walk to tubing or 1.2 miles to downtown Helen.

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