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Downtown suite with TV and shared lawn - walk to downtown Helen

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Dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Helen, GA
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Helen Festhalle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Helen

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Helen, steps from Charlemagne's Kingdom and 3 minutes by foot from Chattahoochee River. .This vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Unicoi Hill Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Helen Arts & Heritage Center.
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What's nearby

  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant & Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pig Southern BBQ - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Downtown suite with TV and shared lawn - walk to downtown Helen

Anna Ruby

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For someone looking for a place to lay their head after spending all day exploring Helen, you won't find a better getaway to meet your desire for comfort and style. Relax by the gas fireplace as a movie plays on the flatscreen TV and keep your loved ones back home updated on your adventures with the free WiFi. Larger parties can book this vacation rental and its neighbors all together: see Upcountry Inn for more!

What's nearby:
With Main Street located right outside your door, you will be able to walk to the center of Helen to find all kinds of attractions. Urban walking trails, the Chattahoochee River, and of course local cuisine and shopping are all readily available to you. Two and a half miles north of the home is Unicoi Lake, where you can spend the summer paddleboarding, swimming, fishing, and much more. Just across the street from the lake is Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventures, a ziplining experience perfect for fearless travelers!

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
*NEW* Gas Fireplace

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 490 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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Downtown suite with TV and shared lawn - walk to downtown Helen Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trina E.

Liked: Cleanliness
As someone who typically travels with enough disinfectant wipes to stock a small hospital, I'm thrilled to report that this Helen, GA gem passed my microscopic inspection with flying colors. (woohoo) Not only did it look exactly like the photos (a miracle in itself), but it was so spotless I actually slept through the night without wondering what lurked beneath the bed.The trifecta of clean – looks clean, IS clean, and smells clean – was achieved here in a way that would make Marie Kondo weep tears of joy. Lol! Add in the perfect location that puts you within stumbling distance of Helen's best attractions and restaurants, and you've got yourself a winner.Consider this my official seal of approval: we'll be back. The family's getting the recommendation whether they want it or not, and I'm thankful and grateful that my travel anxiety has finally taken a vacation, too. Five stars and a perfectly sanitized thumbs up!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

Location is perfect. Everything is within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deneen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

Great location. Next door to a store that has groceries, wine, beer etc. Very clean and accommodating. The only note is whoever gets the fold out sofa will have to deal with some traffic noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Franklin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

**Great Stay, But Some Minor Hiccups*

The apartment was spotless and well-equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Its location was fantastic—just a one-minute walk from Helen City Square, making it easy to explore. However, finding the place was a bit tricky since the street number wasn’t displayed, causing a delay despite the GPS showing the correct spot. Additionally, internet details were supposed to be provided but never arrived, which was inconvenient. Despite these small setbacks, the overall experience was enjoyable, and I had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marti H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Upcountry inn

Great place to stay. Close to everything. Very clean and roomy. Nice sitting area on the front porch. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute house in the middle of everything

We enjoyed our stay at this home. House was very clean and cozy. We did a quick weekend trip and enjoyed the location and how it was a close walk to everything downtown. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Wonderful location, extremely clean and near everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marti H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe B., Summerville SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location in Helen

This a great location, you can walk to any place in Helen in less than 10 minutes and if you need a quick item Betty's IGA is next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kseniya P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place to stay

It close to downtown, shops, restaurants and other activities. Can recommend for romantic or family stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

Very cute
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

helen

was frustrated i couldn’t get checkout moved back to 11 am
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

james b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

This property is located at the end of the strip and you can walk to just about anywhere in town.The bed is very comfortable and the kitchen is well furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry & Mike E., Dacula

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun weekend!

Cute space! Everything was beautiful and the bed was comfy! Be aware the fireplace is decorative only. Other than that this property is perfect for a couples weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We loved the location of this property, it was an easy walk to everything we wanted to do in Helen,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Kristin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lacking Privacy

I wanted to give this place a better review, because it is a nice property. But like others have said, the Anna Ruby suite lacks serious privacy. The front door is mostly glass and you can see right in, all the way to the bedroom door which is also glass. The porch lights stay on, so you cannot limit the light pouring in for sleeping at night. It takes very little investment from the owner to make a correction with door blinds. If privacy is a concern for you, I would take this in consideration for booking. Also, wifi signal is weak, so if you need to access it on a laptop, you’ll be disappointed. Lastly, I disliked that I booked this on VRBO, but had to communicate through Vacasa (another rental agency). This is too confusing. Next time, I’ll check the listings to make sure I’m not being directed through multiple rental agencies who are all collecting fees from me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

KATIE N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away

The property was great! Very clean and in the perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Helen Getaway

Great place to relax. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We stayed in the Anna Ruby for six nights. Super convenient location for hiking. Betty’s Store next door has everything you could possibly need including amazing pies, wine and beer. The only downside is there is no laundry. Also, as other have mentioned, the bedroom door needs to be swapped for a solid door so that light from the street doesn’t come in as the front door is also glass. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy with a little bit more room than expected

The unit was clean and safe. There is a little street noise from traffic and the bells from the church next door. The location is ideal for walking to Helen's shops and restaurants and has easy access to drive to other activities in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place for a short stay

Very clean. Modern kitchen appliances. Great location. Comfortable bed. Nice towels and linens.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!!

Very cute, quite area, loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property with perfect location

We had a perfect weekend getaway in Helen staying at the Anna Ruby unit at Upcountry Inn. The space was perfect, the location was unbeatable, everything was amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B., Perry, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Anna Ruby Inn

The house was lovely and in a perfect, convenient area. It was well stocked, and had everything we needed. The only comment is that we had to put a sheet over the bedroom door to block from the outside front door. You can see through both. We ended up leaving a day early due to the weather, but we saw everything we wanted to see. We walked the town several times and ate some really good food at several places. If you like waterfalls, don't miss Anna Ruby Falls in Unicoi State Park. My partner is handicap but was able to make the walk with a walker to the falls. Everyone we encountered were very friendly and welcoming. Definitely plan on returning to this beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Leroy J W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Water problems and lack of privacy

We had zero hot water the first night we were there. By the time we realized there was no hot water, the property manager was not answering her phone, and she was off the next day. We had to reach out to Vacasa (there was no mention of vrbo anywhere at the property) to try and resolve the issues. They directed me to a maintenance closet at the rear of the building to try and fix the issue myself, but that did not help. It was a day and a half before we had the hot water working properly. Once it was working, that was fine. The front door has a large glass panel, and the bedroom door is almost all glass, and neither have blinds. So it is easy to see all the way from the front porch into the bedroom. We had to take a sheet and drape it over the front door (on the inside) to feel comfortable. Then there is the fact that we were completely unable to turn the front porch lights off, so the light from them shined all the way back into the bedroom at night. My wife is light sensitive, so this kept her from being able to sleep soundly. Well, the lights plus the bed creeking like crazy every time you moved. Also, the matress is worn such that it tends to roll people toward the center, which can make it difficult to get out of the bed. Unfortunately, the fireplace is decorative only and not functional. Although there is a gas line that comes out of the floor beside the fireplace, it appears to be capped off inside the fireplace. It seems that they would have capped it below the floor, as the laminate flooring does appear to be fairly new. However, whomever installed it seems to have left some odd padding below it because the floor feels like it has waves in it as you walk across it. One other note about the front porch, there are four chairs on the porch. So be warned that someone might be sitting out there and able to hear anything going on inside. At one point, we had some random person sitting on the front porch right outside the living room window. Finally, the Internet service was TERRIBLE. I was completely unable to connect to the Internet from the unit using my laptop computer, and our cell phones did not have much better luck. Overall, I wish I had just saved some money and gone to a regular hotel in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022