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Honey Bear Riverside Retreat in Downtown Helen Ga., Honey Bear Riverside Hideout

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Hair dryer
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61440 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Helen, GA
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    ‪9 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Helen

When you stay at this apartment in Helen, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Unicoi State Park and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. .This apartment is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chattahoochee River and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Helen Festhalle.
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What's nearby

  • Helen Festhalle - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Unicoi Hill Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Two Tire Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Honey Bear Riverside Retreat in Downtown Helen Ga., Honey Bear Riverside Hideout

Welcome to Honey Bear Riverside Retreat for your Spring or Summer Get away, your rental is Freshly Painted & cozy 2BR/2BA sanctuary nestled in the heart of Downtown Helen, GA. Overlooking the serene Chattahoochee River, this charming condo offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Enjoy essential amenities like a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, high-speed internet, and in-unit laundry facilities. Whether you're exploring the Bavarian town or relaxing by the river, our retreat promises a memorable stay. Dive into the beauty of Helen from this idyllic getaway!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment offers wheelchair access.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Unit size: 1,440 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please put the used towels in the tubs.
We hope you had a great time and drive safe!!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Honey Bear Riverside Retreat in Downtown Helen Ga., Honey Bear Riverside Hideout Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

W. Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space. Close to everything in Helen & riverside experience is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Super clean, and exactly as advertised! I will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean , excellent hosts , great communication, beautiful surroundings !, loved the screened in porch and easy to walk around to everything we wanted !! Such a wonderful place to stay !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Landy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Kitchen was well appointed and our view incredible. Honey Bear Riverside was within walking distance of all the shops. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rooms were comfortable and roomy. Plenty of space in the kitchen, living room, and porch for us to spread out. The location is the best in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

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

Great stay!

Loved the proximity to town, river access and most of all the condo felt extremely clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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

Wonderful Helen Vacation

Perfect location with beautiful views. Loved our stay and can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian H.

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

Great condo and location

This was a great condo in a wonderful location. Plenty of space for our family and walking distance to downtown activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Booked this unit for a conference and it was perfect for our needs. You can walk literally anywhere in town. Will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

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

Wonderful stay

Very clean and perfect location! We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was great. The location is right in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rother b.

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

Great place

It was great the appt was well located to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

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

Great Stay!

Me and my family had a great time! Loved watching the Christmas parade from the balcony!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unit was very clean and had everything we needed. Information about the town and even coupons for many businesses in the town. Location is great. Can walk to everything in Helen!This is the 2nd year we have stayed with these owners and they are great!Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super great communication with owners. Condo was better than expected and fully loaded. Would highly recommended AND would love to stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy O.

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

Trip to Helen

Enjoyed our stay. Condo was very nice. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff c.

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

Great place in Helen

Great place to stay in Helen, everything is within walking distance. Relax on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

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

The Best

The condo was one of the best we ever stayed at! Super clean, great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Long weekend getaway

Wonderful place at a perfect location! Beds are comfortable, screen porch overlooks the water, and within walking distance of all activities. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla J.

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

Great property at a great location

This property was in great shape and located 2 doors down from the Festhall. Would recommend to anyone going to the area. It is walking distance to all the stores with a good view of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! The house feels like a home the owners use when they want to relax away from a busy city. The grounds are well kept, and the pool is beautiful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nika P.

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

Beautiful condo on the Hooch

Excellent location. Roomy condo with everything you need to feel at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

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

Great place!!!!

This place was perfect for our family! Great location to town. We were able to walk everywhere. Also condo has nice layout and everything we needed. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

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

Awesome location and condo

Host were extremely helpful and nice answered every text quickly. Awesome location. Would definitely recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg J.

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

Love this property

This property is great, right on the river and within walking distance of everywhere we wanted to go. Clean, well maintained, and beautiful. Hosts are wonderful and very responsive. Hope to stay there whenever we’re in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025