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Hot Tub • Game Loft • Fireplace • Walk to Helen

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Living area
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Helen, GA
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Level Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

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

Upstairs Bathroom

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

About this property

Hot Tub • Game Loft • Fireplace • Walk to Helen

Spacious 2BR/2BA townhome just a short walk to Helen’s Festhalle, shops, and restaurants — perfect for Oktoberfest and fall leaf season! Enjoy a king and queen bedroom, bonus family room with sleeper sofa, two living areas with Smart TVs and fireplace, and a game loft with pool table. Outdoors: private deck with gas grill, wood-burning firepit, and hot tub under the stars. Fast Wi-Fi + parking for 2.

The space
Oben Retreat is a peaceful two-story townhome designed with comfort and flexibility in mind — ideal for families or friends visiting Helen.

Main Level
• King bedroom with direct access to a full bathroom
• Living area with fireplace & Roku Smart TV
• Fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances & drip coffee maker
• Dining table with seating for six

Upstairs
• Queen bedroom with adjacent full bathroom
• Open loft with pool table, board games & chess set
• Bonus family room with sleeper sofa & Smart TV — perfect for movie nights or extra space to relax

Outdoors
• Partially covered deck with seating & gas grill
• Wood-burning firepit
• Private 4-person hot tub surrounded by trees

Guest access
Guests have full access to the entire townhouse, including both levels, the private deck, hot tub, firepit, and all indoor living spaces. You’ll check in using a secure keyless entry system with a personalized code provided before arrival. Parking for two vehicles is available directly in front of the unit. Everything you need for a comfortable and private stay is yours to enjoy.

Other things to note
• No pets, parties, or smoking
• Quiet hours 10 PM – 8 AM
• Guests self-check in with a keypad; door code provided day prior & day of arrival
• Located in Helen, less than half a mile from downtown shops, restaurants & Festhalle
• Parking for 2 vehicles directly in front of the unit
• Same-day bookings welcome

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About the area

Helen

Helen is home to this holiday home. Nora Mill Granary and Hardman Farm Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alpine Mini Golf and Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park are also worth visiting.
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Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Helen Festhalle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Unicoi Hill Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Two Tire Tavern - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬13 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! Place was clean, well appointed, and exactly as advertised. Host was very quick to communicate with any questions I had. Highly recommend this cute home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2026
Thank you! I’m so glad you loved your stay and found everything just as advertised. I appreciate the kind words about communication as well. I’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. Hot tube was great. Close to everything in Helen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and had a chance to relax in the hot tub. We also love being so close to everything Helen has to offer. We’d be happy to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great visit and a wonderful time! This home is perfectly curated! Each space is comfortable and well thought out! We had such a great time…thank you for creating a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re glad you had such a great visit and enjoyed how comfortable and thoughtfully designed the home is. It means a lot to hear that the space made your stay even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would love to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I planned this trip to surprise my husband for his birthday. He didn’t know that one of his friends and their family was staying with us. While we ate at one of our favorite restaurants Two Tire Taverns they walked up. They enjoyed the pool table and the kids loved the hot tube. While sitting on the back porch it was so relaxing that I was falling asleep in the chair. It had a lot of board games and cards. The location is perfect.
Walkway on the stairs.
Pool room
Upstairs bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was a breeze!If we had any questions or concerns the Host messaged back quickly. They checked in with us while we were there to make sure all was good and we didn’t need anything. Perfect place & location. The beds sleep amazing too, which is always a plus! They had tons of extra pillows in the closets and blankets for us to snuggle up with by the fire. We will definitely book her again for a weekend get away for our family
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re glad check-in was easy and that you felt well taken care of during your stay. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the comfortable beds, extra blankets and pillows, and relaxing by the fire. We truly appreciate you choosing our place for your family getaway and would love to host you again anytime you're back in the Helen area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
Thank you for staying with us at Oben Retreat! We’re so glad you had a great experience and truly appreciate the 10/10 rating. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime you’re visiting Helen!
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