Wonderful relaxing vacation

rbandkb1 (Niceville, Fl.)
Review submitted: May 19, 2013   Date of arrival: May 3, 2013

My wife and I were looking to get away for a few days to relax after a difficult few months. We found the perfect place. Our communication with Gary and Terry were wonderful right up to them greeting us with a bottle of wine upon our arrival. The day of our arrival and the next two days were raining but it didn't matter. The cabin was so relaxing and the view so beautiful I just enjoyed kicking back and reading a good book. There were so many amenities provided, from cookware to hot chocolate, that we didn't need anything else. The location to the surrounding area was great and we were as happy checking out the sights as we were relaxing at the cabin. I would definitely recommend staying at Alemaigne Haus and hope to be able to return at a later date. Thank you Gary and Terry.

Recommended for: age 55+, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Even Better than Expected!

R & K (Niceville, FL.)
Review submitted: May 19, 2013   Date of arrival: May 3, 2013

We wanted to visit Helen, GA and looked at many different cabins. We chose this one because it is beautifully designed and decorated, fully equipped, a great location, and a reasonable price. The final deciding factor was that it is privately owned and lovingingly maintained. Gary and Terry have filled this home with many personal touches that make you feel like you are visiting at a friends house. We arrived May 3, 2013 for a four day/five night stay. As promised, they met us at the door with a bottle of delicious local wine. They welcomed us and introduced us to their home and all the amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Helen. It rained heavy for two of our four days but we enjoyed beinig in the "Alemaigne Haus" so much that are vacation was not ruined! Again, we thank you Gary and Terry and we hope to return in the near future!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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The Great Escape!!

Gary & Rhonda (Bessemer, AL)
Review submitted: May 6, 2013   Date of arrival: April 21, 2013

Everything said in previous reviews is exactly what you get. This is the first place I've stayed where so much of the necessities needed, esp. in the kitchen, are all provided. I always like to cook breakfast when I'm on vacation and everything was provided for this except the eggs and bacon. We cooked steaks one night and the grill was cleaned and ready for cooking, plus all the cooking tools provided. They even had steak sauce in the fridge. They really made us feel at home and I am sure we will make this a regular home away from home. Thank you Gary & Terry!!!

Recommended for: age 55+, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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springbreak/2013

tina g. ()
Review submitted: April 8, 2013   Date of arrival: March 31, 2013

This was a beautiful cabin...inside And out...everything is their for u...we just loved it..the girl's really loved the up stairs. Me and my husband enjoyed it all...it was very peaceful...the outside was really beautiful.all u hear is the mountain stream.it was very nice. Thank you terry and gary allmon....Benny joe Gray and family..,from Nashville,ga/2013...

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Girls' Weekend

Rhonda (GA)
Review submitted: April 3, 2013   Date of arrival: March 29, 2013

Perfect! The house was a perfect location for two friends to catch up w/each other! Exceptionally clean and comfortable-perfect location-right at the outskirts of town but it seems like you are worlds away. We loved sitting out on the deck and in the sunroom. Thank you so much for sharing your place w/us. We felt like we were at home/so many nice touches! We want to come back in the fall:)

Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Christmas vacation

cks (DeLand, FL)
Review submitted: January 7, 2013   Date of arrival: December 21, 2012

Our family chose this property due to it's location to Helen and parks as well as the fair price and description. We were so excited to arrive and find that it was even nicer than we thought it would be! The property was clean and very well maintained, the owners met us at the door to show us around and answered some questions about the town. There was nothing that we needed - everything, down to soap bars, was provided!

We have two children, 15 and 11 years old, and they enjoyed this property as well. Each morning, they would "gear up" and hike up the mountainside. They love being outdoors and really enjoyed the feeling of being away from it all while I liked being close to town if we needed something.

We would definitely recommend this property and hope to return in the summer!

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Didn't Want to Leave

Hoosiers from Carmel Indiana (United States)
Review submitted: December 30, 2012   Date of arrival: December 25, 2012

Spent Christmas 2012 in this fine house. Absolutely everything you will need is here including the owner who is nearby if needed. This is a well-built house that is unbelievably quiet. We slept better here than a at home. This town has a great General Store and this house has a fully equipped kitchen - so we were able to feast at home and enjoy the views to the woods. All in all, this is a great place any time of year, and the electronic payment process could not be easier.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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Fantastic Cabin

Rebecca T. ()
Review submitted: November 26, 2012   Date of arrival: November 21, 2012

We stayed at the cabin a few days over the Thanksgiving holiday and it was perfect. The cabin is spacious, clean and well equipped (especially the kitchen). The views were beautiful and it was very relaxing. It is very close to the town but but does in feel like it (in a good way). The owners were very friendly and we would definitely stay again if in the area.

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Late November/Fall Foliage/Wonderful Cabin

Nick (Orlando, FL)
Review submitted: November 20, 2012   Date of arrival: November 15, 2012

Really nice cabin with really nice view. We enjoyed sitting on the back deck just watching red, yellow, and orange leaves dropping lazily through the air. Yes, even in the third week of November there was still lots of color! Inside was deluxe accommodations with lots of BEARS! Ornamental ones;-) I could go on, but just rent the place and see for yourself. And don't forget to go hiking on one of the nearby trails.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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We will definately come back!

Deb (Charlotte NC)
Review submitted: October 22, 2012   Date of arrival: October 19, 2012

After reading all of the great reviews, we had to go and see this one for ourselves. This place really is wonderful! The owners are so kind and accomodating and the place is CLEAN. We were able to relax on the great deck, get to town in a couple minutes, make breakfast in the fully stocked kitchen, play poker in the game room and enjoy everything the town and this home has to offer. We will come back to Helen and we will DEFINATELY stay in this home.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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The Perfect Getaway!

Dominoe Girls (Alabama)
Review submitted: September 27, 2012   Date of arrival: September 20, 2012

Wow, this was such a treat for 4 ladies who just wanted to get away and relax. And that's just what we did. The cabin could not have been better and was so clean and inviting. We so enjoyed cooking out on the grill and eating outside on the beautiful deck, and just sharing a glass of wine at the end of the day. We would all recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet, peaceful place. It was so convenient to town, although it was a little hilly for us "senior" citizens to actually make that walk to town.
Terry was so nice to meet us with the key and so sweet to leave a bottle of wine for us! We loved not having to bring coffee, creamer, etc. and even condiments! Thank you SO much for a great place.
Highly recommend this place!!

Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Stuart, Florida

Cicia (Florida)
Review submitted: September 26, 2012   Date of arrival: September 10, 2012

We have visited Helen four times,this was the best. The owners were very pleasant and greeted us with a bottle of wine with their own personal label. The cabin was very clean and cozy. We enjoyed sitting out on the patio and listened to the wild life bird calls and humming birds. Wild turkeys walked through the yard. There is a lot to see in Helen. Loved the Hofer's Bakery and Cafe, Betty's Country Store, Village Pedler and Classics (German Imports). We went to Cleveland at the Cabbage Patch Kids where we adopted three Cabbage Babies. The Innsbruck Gold Club is beautiful and well maintained . We saw deer while we were playing golf. On the day we were leaving Helen we were greeted by Mamma Bear with her two cubs. NO SWEAT! SHE WAS A GOOD MOM SHE MADE SURE THAT THE CUBS DID NOT GET TOO CLOSE TO US. WE WILL DEFINTELY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Stay Here!

Mearl (Athens, Georgia, USA)
Review submitted: August 14, 2012   Date of arrival: August 10, 2012

Beautiful, new cabin just blocks from the water park, tubing, golf, shops, and restaurants Also near Unicoi State Park. Comfy sofas, chairs, and beds. Big flat screen TV in the living room; flat screen TVs in each bedroom. Fully equipped NEW kitchen and appliances. Friendly owners. Like the title of this reviews says - STAY HERE!!! It's got everything you could want!!! : )

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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great place to come

Anita (Dublin GA)
Review submitted: August 12, 2012   Date of arrival: July 22, 2012

What a great place to come to rest and relax. The owners have gone out of their way to make your stay perfect. This cabin is beautiful and the owners really nice. I would highly recommend this to anyone. We will be coming back.

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Enjoyed our stay

The Burke's (Broxton, GA)
Review submitted: July 3, 2012   Date of arrival: June 28, 2012

We spent 3 nights and 2 full days in this beautiful cabin, we highly recommend it for short or long term stay. The owners provide everything you need to have a worry free vacation. I enjoyed having a washer & dryer so I didn't have to worry about washing clothes when I got home.

It is within a couple miles of down town Helen.


The Helen water park is nice for older kids, not so much for little ones. They do not have any slides or pools for the kids that are too small for the big slides.

While there you are close enough to take the hike to see Anna Ruby Falls at Unicoi state park, (if it is hot make sure you take some water, it is quite a hike but the beauty of the falls are worth it) go to Cleveland and visit Baby land General (Cabbage patch dolls) and about 20 minutes away The Consolidated gold mine in Dahlonega, our 5 year old loved this he got to pan for gold and search for gem stones and the cost was reasonable for a family of 3.

If you plan on tubing try to get there early, we did this twice the first time we were some of the first in the water so the trip was nice, the 2nd time later in the afternoon the river was so crowded people were bumping into each other and getting stuck. Also if it is your first time do the short run first.

We enjoyed Hot wings at the Troll tavern on main street under the bridge, we highly recommend it. The Hansel & Gretal candy shop was also a hit with us. The Huddle House has great breakfast too.

So all in all other than the heat wave that decided to hit while we were there :) our little trip was nice. We hope to do it again maybe in the spring or fall.

The Burke's

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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The owners have thought of everything!

Simon (Charleston, SC)
Review submitted: June 10, 2012   Date of arrival: June 3, 2012

We stayed at Gary and Terry's wonderful cabin for a week, exploring the mountains and parks and enjoying the mountain air. This house is new, extremely clean and functional, and is missing nothing to enable guests to have a relaxing, worry-free stay. All too often one has to make repeated trips to the nearest store for items missed; not so in this house. The owners have thought of everything you might need- it's there, it's clean, and it works. This means everything down to spices, condiments, paper towels, you name it. You will be doing what you set out to do- relaxing, not running errands. A perfect getaway house for a family, two couples, etc; the floorplan simply works- everyone can be together or maintain their privacy. Thanks for the wonderful stay!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Will definetly come again

John G. ()
Review submitted: May 9, 2012   Date of arrival: May 5, 2012

This is a perfect place to stay if your in Helen. It's away from the city (quiet) but still close enough to all the action. We had absolutely no problems come up and felt as comfortable as if we were at our own place. This is for sure a stand-out from all the others.

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Fantastic Place to Stay!

Elizabeth (Gainesville, GA)
Review submitted: April 29, 2012   Date of arrival: March 30, 2012

My husband and I truly enjoyed our stay at the Alemaigne Haus Cabin. It's a beautiful place with much peace and quiet, yet it's located only minutes to downtown. We felt as though we were miles away from everything. The owners were so nice and provided us with a bottle of red wine upon arrival. The cabin had everything we could possibly need. They not only provided a Travel Guide, maps, phamplets of information, but also a notebook filled with menus from nearby restaurants. This cabin was so clean and comfortable that we didn't want to leave. We definitely will return this summer!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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Great Get-A-Way!

Sue ()
Review submitted: April 29, 2012   Date of arrival: April 6, 2012

This cabin was so nice and immaculantly clean! It's located within a couple of minutes from downtown Helen and very close to the water park. It had everything we needed while there, including coffee, creamer, sugar, paper towels, popcorn, condiments and much more. We loved sitting in the beautiful sunroom enjoying the view of the woods and especially liked the deck where we could hear the sounds of the creek out back. We played cards in the evenings at the poker table after grilling out on a grill that was almost like new. We're hoping to return in the very near future. We would recommend this place to everyone!

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Your home away from home

Daniel (Alpharetta, GA)
Review submitted: March 26, 2012   Date of arrival: March 23, 2012

Great visit. We came up here to enjoy Helen and its surrounding attractions and stumbled onto this property. The nicest part for us was that Terry & Gary have the cabin with everything you could need without you having to bring it. For example, there was condiments in the fridge, plenty of towels, glasses, etc. You could serve a steak from the grill or hang out and have some drinks while all the time feeling like you're at home and you don't have to go to the store for every little thing, like you might if you stayed at a hotel.

I personally enjoyed the high speed internet that is available. We brought our Roku box and watched our favorite TV shows and movies.

Only real negative I can say is that the driveway has a huge incline but there is a single parking spot under an awning that is flat. I drive a sports car and there were times when I felt it bottom out turning around in the driveway and you have to work the clutch not to spin the tires when leaving the driveway.

I'd definitely return...

Recommended for: families with young children

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Superb Accomodations!!

Michael (Statham, GA)
Review submitted: November 30, 2011   Date of arrival: November 25, 2011

Gary & Terry,
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your lovely place.....extremely comfortable & immaculately clean!! Located so conveniently to downtown Helen and yet very quiet & peaceful. We highly recommend this property and will definitely be back.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing

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Two Wheel Traveler

Wally (Douglasville, Ga.)
Review submitted: November 9, 2011   Date of arrival: November 4, 2011

I have stayed in a lot of condos and cabins in the past. This place is by far the nicest place I have stayed in to date. I had brought coffee and sugar for coffee in the mornings, but had for gotten my shampoo. Not to worry, I didn't need anything. It was all there just like a home away from home. It is so nice to be pleasently surprised and I was. The cabin is everything and more than the ad and pictures state. Terry and Gary could not have been any nicer or accomadating. I had some special cercumstances, that were beyond my control and they worked with me like two good friends. My deposit was returned to me within 3 days of my return home. Thanks Terry and Gary. I have your number and so will anybody else that I know looking to stay in Helen, Ga. Good luck and God bless.

Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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What a peaceful get-a-way

traveler (Picayune, Ms.)
Review submitted: October 18, 2011   Date of arrival: September 29, 2011

Sept.29-Oct.6,2011
We had a wonderfull time and wish to thank the owners for the hospitality.The Cabin was all the Web-Site pictures and description advertised and more.We certainly would return and would recommend it to all our friends.Time went too fast and we wish we could have stayed longer.
Thank you again( to the owners) for sharing your beautiful place.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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More than I expected!

Kim (Manchester, TN)
Review submitted: October 12, 2011   Date of arrival: October 8, 2011

We stayed here for a weekend motorcycle trip. Great place for 2 couples! Plenty of room and bathroom space. We loved the wood burning fireplace on the cool autumn nights. We enjoyed watching the turkeys and loved the surprise visit at 3 AM by a mother bear and cub that decided to check out the gas grill on the deck. How exciting! We took the short walk to town, but there are a couple of hills. But that just means you don't have to feel guilty about eating a big dinner. The house is like new and I will stay there the next time I visit Helen.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Wonderful Retreat

mikebixby (Hernando Beach, FL)
Review submitted: September 26, 2011   Date of arrival: September 21, 2011

All things stated in the preceding reviews are on the mark. The "cabin " is spacious, beautifully furnished and decor is great. The location is in the city limits but gives you the feeling of being the only ones for miles. Peaceful, quiet but only minutes to Main Street Helen, minutes to Cleveland and the Cabbage Patch doll hospital (don't have to be a kid to enjoy it), Ruby Falls and so many other things to see and do.. All you have to bring are your clothes, as as soon as you walk in you are at home. The pics on this website are exactly as it is. This is our 5th vacation in Helen, our 1st stay here and our best.. Hopefully we will do it again next time..

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helen vacation rental

ann h. ()
Review submitted: September 11, 2011   Date of arrival: September 8, 2011

This house is the nicest place I have ever stayed in. Everything was so clean. The view from the sun room made you feel so relaxed. The owner provided so many things that other places did not provide. We had everything that we could possibly need to cook with. The kitchen was so organized you could find anything you needed.
You could set on the patio and hear the creek. The couple that owned this beautiful place was so nice and made us feel at home.
We toured Helen and couldn't wait to get back to our house we were staying in. That is how nice this place is!!!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing

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Had a great family weekend vacation!

Linda (Hampton, FL)
Review submitted: September 8, 2011   Date of arrival: September 2, 2011

We stayed from September 2-5th, 2011 and for the first time we finally found a vacation rental that the description on the internet was truthful. The property was very clean and very well maintained. Gary met us there and showed us around and gave us a lovely botte of wine. We really enjoyed our family vacation and I would recommend this property to everyone. You basically have to see it to believe it. Thank you Terry and Gary for opening your home and making it feel like a "home away from home." The Shaws, Hampton, Fl.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Such a great place to stay...

Bart (Mobile, AL)
Review submitted: August 18, 2011   Date of arrival: July 31, 2011

We really liked this house. Roomy, well laid out with a number of extra's & amenities. Extremely clean and well kept. Kids (9 & 13) loved the place, especially playing cards most nights before bed in the poker room. Owners are very nice and responsive. I can't imagine a better deal for the price. We stayed 6 nights and used it as a base to explore the nearby mountains, parks, and waterfalls. The location is secluded and quiet but a minute or two drive puts you at the waterpark. It is walking distance but the grade is steep coming back and it was easier just to drive. Property is as-advertised and we didn't see any other place in the area we would have rather stayed.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Great Place to Stay

Brenda (Tennessee)
Review submitted: August 16, 2011   Date of arrival: August 11, 2011

This was a great place to stay while visiting in Helen. The accommodations has all the comforts of home. There wasn't anything lacking. We have stayed in numerous condos and houses and this one has to be the cleanest we have ever rented. Gary had good recommendations for things to do and places to eat. We had a blast tubing and will be back for a repeat next year! Hope to stay with you again.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Wonderful Cabin!!

Megan b. ()
Review submitted: August 7, 2011   Date of arrival: July 18, 2011

Our family had such a wonderful time staying at this cabin in Helen! Our vacation was so relaxing and peaceful! The cabin was spacious and comfortable and was equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The location is perfect, right down the road from the town. Thank you Terry and Gary!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing

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Best Vacation Rental Ever!

Alan (San Diego, California)
Review submitted: May 18, 2011   Date of arrival: May 7, 2011

My son and I just spent five nights in this beautiful Helen house (it's much larger than a cabin). The pictures do not do justice to the house even though they are accurate. All the modern amenities are provided - even soap for the washer and dryer sheets for the dryer.

It was wonderful - the cleanest rental I've ever seen (absolutely spotless) - quiet, affordable, convenient, and the owners couldn't have been nicer! Our deposit was returned in full the same day we checked out.

Honestly, I didn't know a vacation rental could be so good.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Great ploace to stay in Helen

Pat (Slidell, La. 70458)
Review submitted: May 2, 2011   Date of arrival: April 24, 2011

This was the most well stocked place we have ever stayed in, everthing was in stock . Soaps, landry supplies, paper products,just about everthing you could think of was in the house. Good location , with big windows to look out of and a great sitting room. thank you again great place and good people.

Recommended for: age 55+, romantic getaway

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Excellent Property

The Bullocks (Silver Creek)
Review submitted: April 20, 2011   Date of arrival: April 15, 2011

This house is amazing!! Very spacious and clean. Amenities exceeded our expectations. The home was stocked with everything we needed and more. The wine was also a nice treat. Very peaceful, quiet neighborhood and so close to everything. We stayed with three small children and will certainly return again.

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Alemaigne Haus

n.a. (Gainesville, FL)
Review submitted: April 17, 2011   Date of arrival: April 6, 2011

This is our third trip to North Georgia and the wine country. Also our third stay at this lovely house. The owners have lavished their house with all kinds of pleasing little luxuries. The house is located just up the hill from Helen itself, in a heavily wooded area, and it is quiet there, church quiet. We will in all likelihood return.

Recommended for: age 55+, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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A peaceful getaway

knuckle_dragger (Northeast Florida)
Review submitted: April 2, 2011   Date of arrival: March 29, 2011

We decided to visit Helen, GA during the off season. We couldn't have picked a better place. The owners of this cabin has definitely put their love and hard work into it, and it shows. They even met us upon arrival, and gave us a bottle of sparkling cider! It's nestled in a quiet, secluded neighborhood with a creek in their backyard. The cabin was clean and spacious. We have already recommended it to other friends.

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Need rejuvenating? Run, don't walk to Alemaigne Haus.

Wayne & Almajean (Covington Ga)
Review submitted: March 30, 2011   Date of arrival: March 25, 2011

Beautiful, pristine, yet welcoming, this house and its setting was a very positive, relaxing experience. We got to enjoy all the in-town fun and food we could stand and then we got to return "home" to one of the prettiest places we have ever stayed. Believe me when I say it does not matter what kind of weather you have. This home cradled us through some good thunderstorms and rain and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Just sit back and enjoy all the windows, because all the windows have a view. And to top it off, the Allmons are two of the sweetest people we have met. We, too, are born & raised in Georgia, so we know Southern hospitality when we see it. Thanks so much for your kindness. Oh, and the birthday wine was fabulous.

Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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The Perfect Getaway Place in the mountains

Sharon (Franklin, GA)
Review submitted: March 22, 2011   Date of arrival: March 18, 2011

What a wonderful experience we had this weekend at your beautiful rental house in Helen. This was a girls weekend and we can't say enough good things about it. Everything was provided for our enjoyment, including a bottle of wine! We enjoyed a couple of your movies, popcorn, sipping wine on the deck and the spaciousness of your house. You, as owners, know how to make your guests feel so welcome, and I want to bring my husband back for our anniversary in November. I enjoyed a quiet time early in the morning on your deck listening to the birds and the creek. It was awesome! We enjoyed meeting you and will definitely be back.

Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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Simply wonderful!

Melba (West Columbia, SC)
Review submitted: March 7, 2011   Date of arrival: March 3, 2011

My husband and I just returned from a long weekend in Helen to celebrate our anniversary. The home was just wonderfull!. The pictures are for real. You can certainly tell that the Owners take a lot of pride in their vacation home. The home was very clean, well kept, linens, towels and other items as well as information about the area were provided by the Owners. The bottle of wine was wonderful as well! Also, the home was a very convenient location to downtown Helen. We highly recommend the home and have already told friends and family about the wonderful find. Thanks again to the Owners and hope we can return very soon.

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Labor Day stay

Phil and Lettie B. (Cleveland, TN)
Review submitted: January 14, 2011   Date of arrival: September 3, 2010

We loved the location and this terrific place -- everything was beautifully decorated, clean, and very comfortable. We enjoyed meeting the owners as well. So glad to find this place. We come to Helen often and it's wonderful to know there is somewhere like this to stay when we make the trip.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Excellent Cabin in Helen, GA

Angie (Eastman, GA)
Review submitted: January 12, 2011   Date of arrival: January 7, 2011

THis cabin is more than we could have imagined. The location was so convenient. The scenery was beautiful. I loved sitting in the sunroom looking out. It was the perfect getaway for me and my husband. The owners thought of everyting and The complimentary wine was an excellent touch. I have recommended this to all of my friends, and hope that I have the opportunity to go back and take my children.

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS

Bobby, Taris, and Taylor (Bonifay, Florida)
Review submitted: December 27, 2010   Date of arrival: December 23, 2010

We enjoyed our stay at your cabin. We wanted to go north and hope for a white Christmas and we got it. We sit all day by the big picture window Christmas day and just watched it snow. First real snow my daughter ever seen. Had a great relaxing time. Thank you very much.

Recommended for: age 55+, sight seeing

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relaxing Thanksgiving weekend

Debbie (Dallas ga)
Review submitted: November 29, 2010   Date of arrival: November 26, 2010

My husband and I just got back from spending a wonderful relaxing weekend in this beautiful house in Helen Ga. I read all the reviews previously written and all of them are true. This home was beautiful and very well kept. The whole decor was absoultely charming. It is so true about not wanting to venture out. The first day we stayed in all day and relaxed by the fireplace and looked out the beautiful picture window to the forest out back. Thankyou again for this wonderful home you have made available to us on vrbo. We will definitely use this place when coming back to Helen. Jim and Deb Regnerus, Dallas Ga

Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Getaway to Helen, Ga

teefirst (nashville, tn)
Review submitted: November 22, 2010   Date of arrival: November 18, 2010

Well worth the trip. The cabin and conditions rate a definite 5 stars. From the friendly meet and greet when we first arrived to the clean and comfortable living conditions and the soft fluffy bath and hand towels to the well maintained, and challenging, golf course just over the hill. It was a bargain for the money.

Thank you for making your home in the woods avaliable We truley enjoyed our stay.

Bob & Debbie

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Wonderful Getaway!!

Megan (Alabama)
Review submitted: November 15, 2010   Date of arrival: November 5, 2010

This cabin was absolutely beautiful! The views were GREAT and the location is awesome. Having the option to walk into town was great - though it was rather cold the weekend we stayed! :) The cabin was so wonderful, we almost preferred staying in all weekend than being in the cold weather walking around Helen! I loved the fact that both bedrooms have their own bathroom upstairs! Each family had their 'master bedroom' with a private bathroom! PERFECT! Terry and Gary were real easy to work with as well!

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Great Cabin!

Karla & Jerry (Alpharetta, GA)
Review submitted: November 2, 2010   Date of arrival: October 30, 2010

My husband and I had a great experience on our recent stay. The cabin was even more than I had expected from the beautiful interior to the outside deck and grounds with a creek running behind. It came furnished with eveything you would need and everything was just like new. It was very private but so close to Helen. The management was extremely accomodating and even had a bottle of wine waiting. We will definitely plan on a return visit.

Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Octoberfest Perfection!

Randy and Meribeth (Lilburn, GA)
Review submitted: October 26, 2010   Date of arrival: October 17, 2010

This beautiful home was all it promised to be and much more. Clean, well kept, all amenities promised, easily managed with owners, helpful information and ideas. Outdoor decks afford beautiful scenes, creek near by, riverside walking trails near by, close to center of Helen, but secluded enough to be out of "hustle and bustle" when desired. Overall, one of the most positive vacationing accomodations ever used. Arrive with clothes and food, and all else is available to make it just like home away from home. The gift bottle of wine was excellent, and was enjoyed while leaf watching on the deck. Will return again.

Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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A wonderful stay!

Rob (knoxville, tn)
Review submitted: October 25, 2010   Date of arrival: October 21, 2010

Our stay was very enjoyable. It is nice to have a little getaway from the action. The property is as described and has several nice touches. It is a great value!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Had a great time at the Allmons Cabin

David and June (Troy, AL)
Review submitted: October 17, 2010   Date of arrival: October 11, 2010

My sister-in-law's husband had been dealing with some health issues and was on the mend and my wife and I decided they needed a little trip. I made the reservations and told them if the place looked even half as good as the pictures it would be great, well all I can say is it looks better then the pictures and in four days it became our home away from home. The Allmon's are hands on owners and do everything in their power to make your stay enjoyable.
Terry and Gary, Thanks for everything

Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Lovely Time

Pat (Columbus, Georgia)
Review submitted: September 20, 2010   Date of arrival: September 17, 2010

Loved this place. Very clean. Loved the country surroundings. Walked to town each day. Planning on going back first chance we get.

Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car

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Great Weekend!

Tony and NeeNah (Rome, GA)
Review submitted: August 25, 2010   Date of arrival: August 20, 2010

We just want to thank you for a wonderful weekend in Helen. The cottage is beautiful, everything was immaculate! The location is very convenient but also away from everything enough to enjoy the serenity and beauty of Helen. We highly recommend this cottage for anyone wanting to "get away". Gary and Terry were very accommodating and are perfect hosts!

Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Peace and Quiet, yet Close to all Activities!

Tiffany (Cumming, GA, USA)
Review submitted: August 24, 2010   Date of arrival: July 9, 2010

The Alemaigne Haus was the perfect get-a-way! It's close to all of Helen's activities yet is so peaceful and quiet as though you're miles away from everything. You can hear the creek from the back deck loud and clear. The cabin is extremely clean and the owners have done a great job with providing all the necessities of home. We couldn't have asked for anything else. We will definitely be back!

Recommended for: age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Helen Home

jen (augusta, ga)
Review submitted: August 12, 2010   Date of arrival: July 31, 2010

This was an excellent place to stay. My kids kept calling it "home." Very clean, very comfortable and homey yet a fabulous kitchen, covered sun room, cozy living room, and sweet bedrooms. Nice owners who care about their lodgers. I would stay there again without a doubt.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Excellent Time In Helen

GEE (Fountain, Florida)
Review submitted: August 2, 2010   Date of arrival: July 22, 2010

My dad, son and I spent from 7-22-10 to 7-27-10 at this rental. It was a visit with my biological mother whom I'd only just met back in May, 2010 and I am now at the ripe old age of 45. We all had a wonderful time staying in this lovely home. I got to spend much quality time with my mom. Your home was furnished beautifully and we were very grateful for all the supplies you furnished along with it (paper towels, toilet paper, such as this)!! Thank you so much for the excellent bottle of wine!! We will definitely consider staying here again!! :)

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing

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Great vacation spot!

John and Mary (Harlem, Georgia)
Review submitted: July 18, 2010   Date of arrival: July 11, 2010

The vacation home is perfectly appointed and no detail was overlooked by the owners. The pictures on the website do not do the cabin justice. The location is great--so close to everything, but just far enough away to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of the mountians with the restful rushing of the creek to lull you to sleep at night. We had a wonderful vacation! We would like to go back.
John and Mary

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Family Fun

Carla (Greenwood, IN)
Review submitted: June 30, 2010   Date of arrival: June 23, 2010

My daughter and I love to take her 4 children and getaway each summer. We certainly hit the jackpot with this cabin in the woods. The photos did not do it justice. Everything was beautiful and clean. The whole place looked brand new with all the extras you could ever want or need, With 4 children, we were interested mostly in the water activities in Helen. We liked the river tubing so much, we did it twice. We also took a little drive to Cleveland and the Cabbage Patch Doll Museum. Don't miss the Goats on the Roof. All in all, we had a great time and would highly recommend this vacation home. Thank you to Gary and Terry.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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The prefect combination of in-town location and quiet wooded retreat

Mark&Joyce (Ormond Beach, FL)
Review submitted: June 11, 2010   Date of arrival: June 4, 2010

This is one of the nicest vacation rentals we have ever experienced. The cabin is immaculately maintained and shows quality touches throughout that make is an true home away from home.

The layout and location are perfect for 1 or 2 couples to relax while providing easy access to everything the North Georgia mountains have to offer.

We will be coming back as often as possible. Terry and Gary are the perfect hosts.

Recommended for: families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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The Perfect Place to Stay

Review submitted: May 25, 2010   Date of arrival: March 12, 2010

Four days, three nights, of the best home away from, I can still feel me sitting in the sun room with my coffee in hand, my mind relaxed as I am looking out the big double windows at the great forest view. In every sq. foot of this home you can feel and see the love that Terry and Gray has put into home.
Me, family, and friend one night of our stay we went to Betty's, bought steaks and fixings. Grilled steaks and vegs. had the wine that the owners ( I don't like calling them owners, they felt like friends) had there for us.
Would I recommend this property to a friend? I have and so has my daughter. She lives in VA and I live in FL.
This house was so clean and well maintained, (if it wasn't clean I would not have stayed). I guess you know by now I LOVED IT!!!

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Perfect Spot in Helen

Review submitted: May 25, 2010   Date of arrival: May 23, 2010

The pictures do not do this cabin justice. It is lovely and in a great location. It is quiet but close to town. The property is very well maintained and the interior immaculate. The owners were extremely easy to work with and so nice. They thought of everything we could possibly need and there were lots of little extras, that made the place great. They even had a bottle of wine waiting on us when we arrived. The beds were very comfortable and the linens good quality. Great forest view and wonderful sound of the river from the porch. We would highly recommend this cabin. Stay here and you won't be disappointed. We definitely plan to stay here again.

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The perfect place to stay!

Shelbiegt1 (FL)
Review submitted: March 22, 2010   Date of arrival: March 12, 2010

Four days, three nights, of the best home away from, I can still feel me sitting in the sun room with my coffee in hand, my mind relaxed as I am looking out the big double windows at the great forest view. In every sq. foot of this home you can feel and see the love that Terry and Gray has put into home.
Me, family, and friend one night of our stay we went to Betty's, bought steaks and fixings. Grilled steaks and vegs. had the wine that the owners ( I don't like calling them owners, they felt like friends) had there for us.
Would I recommend this property to a friend? I have and so has my daughter. She lives in VA and I live in FL.
This house was so clean and well maintained, (if it wasn't clean I would not have stayed). I guess you know by now I LOVED IT!!!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Dawn49 (Gainesville)
Review submitted: March 1, 2010   Date of arrival: March 1, 2010

We stayed at the cabin for a long girlfriends' weekend getaway. It was a great choice: clean, comfortable, private but centrally located. Highly recommended.

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HAC133672 (Pine Mountain, GA)
Review submitted: February 16, 2010   Date of arrival: February 16, 2010

We thoroughly enjoyed your cabin! It is beautifully decorated and has everything you need for some time away from home. We selected it for a girl's getaway and had an awesome weekend! We spent our time reading, shopping, eating and enjoying the fire! We also has a fabulous facial at the spa. We came home very relaxed. Definitely plan to do it again!

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Immaculate!!!

Scrapbook Sandra (Gainesville, GA)
Review submitted: February 8, 2010   Date of arrival: February 4, 2010

My two friends and I were looking for a place to stay to have a quiet girls' weekend of scrapbooking and just rest and relaxation. Well, we found the perfect place!! This cabin in Helen is absolutely beautiful and immaculate and a great place for a couple of scrapbookers to get together. I give it two thumbs up!!! We will definately be back. Great communication with the owners. Couldn't have been a better weekend.

Recommended for: girls getaway, romantic getaway

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Perfect Spot in Helen

A Family of Three (Lawrenceville, Ga)
Review submitted: January 29, 2010   Date of arrival: January 22, 2010

The pictures do not do this cabin justice. It is lovely and in a great location. It is quiet but close to town. The property is very well maintained and the interior immaculate. The owners were extremely easy to work with and so nice. They thought of everything we could possibly need and there were lots of little extras, that made the place great. They even had a bottle of wine waiting on us when we arrived. The beds were very comfortable and the linens good quality. Great forest view and wonderful sound of the river from the porch. iWe would highly recommend this cabin. Stay here and you won't be disappointed. We definitely plan to stay here again.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

relaxation station

Satisfied in Charlotte (NC)
Review submitted: January 21, 2010   Date of arrival: January 16, 2010

We met old friends for a reunion weekend in Helen and the cabin's appointments and gracious hospitality really set the stage for a wonderful time. It's much more spacious than the photos indicate and with the sunroom, deck, porch, den, open kitchen and 2 well appointed bedrooms with full baths and the full bath downstairs, you'll feel like you're in a large space, but yet it's very cozy! Remember to try to count the bear figurines that are everywhere!!!

Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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Lovely

Review submitted: January 5, 2010   Date of arrival: September 28, 2009

We enjoyed our stay in your lovely cabin. No turkeys or bears but lots of wonderful peaceful quiet time. Your cabin has everything we could have possibly wanted for a great stay.

Jacksonville, FL

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Beautiful

Review submitted: January 5, 2010   Date of arrival: October 17, 2009

Thank you so much for sharing your home. The cabin is absolutely beautiful. I needed this vacation just to enjoy and have peace and quiet and I most definitely did. All of your added touches make this cabin comfortable. I took a lot of pictures of the cabin to show everyone back in Tampa. Thank you for the bottle of wine, what a lovely gift. I hope to bring my sister here next year and hope to stay here again. This was the best sleep I have ever had. It was so peaceful. I love your cabin.

Tampa, FL

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Nice

Review submitted: January 5, 2010   Date of arrival: November 6, 2009

Thanks for letting us stay in your home. The cabin was very nice and clean which made our stay so much nicer than a hotel would have. It's like home away from home. The town of Helen was very enjoyable to visit. We will be coming back for sure and will be calling you back to stay in your cabin again.

Portland, TN

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Enjoyable

Review submitted: January 5, 2010   Date of arrival: December 12, 2009

We truly enjoyed the cottage. It was very relaxing, calm, and peaceful! It was nice and clean. It was like being at home. I will highly recommend it to others. A very beautiful area.

Alpharetta, GA

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Enjoyable

Review submitted: January 5, 2010   Date of arrival: December 14, 2009

We truly enjoyed the cottage. It was very relaxing, calm, and peaceful! It was nice and clean. It was like being at home. I will highly recommend it to others. It's a very beautiful area.

Alpharetta, GA

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Nice

Review submitted: January 5, 2010   Date of arrival: November 6, 2009

Thanks for letting us stay in your home. The cabin is very nice and clean which made our stay so much nicer than a hotel would have. It's like home away from home. The town of Helen was very enjoyable to visit. We will be coming back for sure and will be calling you back to stay in your cabin again.

Portland, TN

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Beautiful

Review submitted: January 5, 2010   Date of arrival: October 17, 2009

Thank you so much for sharing your home. The cabin is absolutely beautiful. I needed this vacation just to enjoy and have peace and quiet and it most definitely did. All of your added touches make this cabin comfortable. I took a lot of picutres of the cabin to show everyone back in Tampa. Thank you for the bottle of wine, what a lovely gift. I hope to bring my sister here next year and hope to stay again. This was the best sleep I have ever had. It was so peaceful. I love your cabin.

Tampa, FL

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Tommy Reed (Portland, Tn.)
Review submitted: November 13, 2009   Date of arrival: November 13, 2009

My wife and I along with my brother-in-law came to Helen, Ga. for a harley ride in the mountains. The town was everything that we were told it was, breath taken. The cabin we stayed in was just as breath taken as the town. It was clean, comfortable, close to everything, it was home away from home. We will be back, this time hopfully for a longer stay. We highly recommend those who are looking for a place to stay this is the cabin. Thanks again for letting us stay in your cabin and the kindness we recieved in making the arrangements with you. Tommy, Jeanette and Ted

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Mike106 (Calhoun, GA)
Review submitted: October 29, 2009   Date of arrival: October 29, 2009

Clean, comfortable, and beautiful. We thoroughly enjoied our stay. Slept like a baby even though I am used to a king size bed. We will probably be repeat visitors next year.

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Jerry & Diana (Ft lauderdale, Fl)
Review submitted: October 23, 2009   Date of arrival: October 23, 2009

This tranquil place was just what we were looking for when we visited Helen. We were very comfortable, It was clean, relaxing and the views were spectacular with the changing leaves. We absolutely loved it and will be back again. Thank You

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Lisa & Corky Evers (Ringgold, GA)
Review submitted: October 13, 2009   Date of arrival: October 13, 2009

We've been to Helen several times over the past 5 years and prefer to stay in a cabin as opposed to a motel. Alemaigne Haus far surpasses any place we have stayed in the past. Terry and Gary went the extra mile to ensure we were taken care of. The house was warm and inviting and the outdoors peaceful. You will not be disappointed!

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Greg Green (Clanton,Alabama)
Review submitted: August 25, 2009   Date of arrival: August 25, 2009

Our stay in Helen was great. The accomodations were excellent, plenty of room, all of the comforts of our own home. The owners are very nice and went out of their way to make the stay a pleasurable one. The house was extremely clean, close to town and other attractions, but very quiet and secluded. We actually saw wild turkeys on the property. We will definately try to re-book on our next trip to Helen.

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Michele Conigliaro (Lake Mary Florida)
Review submitted: August 3, 2009   Date of arrival: August 3, 2009

We loved our trip to Helen. The house had all that we needed. We especially liked the fact that it was close enough to town and yet you felt like you were miles away in the mountains. It was convenient to go back and forth multiple times a day. We miss it already.

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Jorge Martinez (Gainesville, FL)
Review submitted: July 14, 2009   Date of arrival: July 14, 2009

As we would have predicted, the week passed much too quickly. We had a wonderful time. This is such beautiful house; the sort of place where every day we found details revealing again and again the inspiration and devotion the Allmons bestowed on the place: the kitchen cabinetry, with the sliding trays; the strobe lighting under the cabinets to illuminate the counters; the quality of the furniture; I could go on for paragraphs!

We've rented in many places around the world, and I don't remember having rented a finer house or condo. And on top of everything that's exquisite about the house, it's minutes away from everything, yet as peaceful and quiet as a church!

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Souchet family (-)
Review submitted: July 13, 2009   Date of arrival: July 13, 2009

In the month of May 2009 we stayed at the Alemaigne Haus. It was a moment when peace and tranquility were really needed. The cottage had all the amenities you could need. We arrived at night so we couldn't appreciate the outdoors but as soon as we came down to the kitchen we totally fell in love with the sunroom and its peaceful setting as well as the deck. This cottage is great because the owners thought of all the details (including a bottle of wine) and this made us feel at home right away. We'll definitely come back in the fall. The location is great too. Thanks Mr. & Mrs. Almond

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HAC105150 (Gray, GA)
Review submitted: July 7, 2009   Date of arrival: July 7, 2009

If you are reading this comment then you have done 2 things right thus far. First, you are using VRBO for the best deals in vacation rentals. Second, you are considering Gary and Terry's place in Helen, GA. Let me save you time by suggesting you do the third and final thing-book it! I have been coming to Helen with my two daughters since they were born in 1991. I no longer look for a "new" place to stay. I have been here twice and will continue to stay here, as long as it is not booked. You will not find a nicer place for the price. Everything is perfect, high end construction to picture perfect decorating. There is so much to say about this place-call me if you like and I will give specifics. I promise you will not, I say not, be disappointed if you book your stay here. 478.972.5146

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FANTASTIC

bubbsy (newcastle, uk)
Review submitted: May 28, 2009   Date of arrival: May 8, 2009

BEAUTIFUL HOME IN BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS, WE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED OUR STAY. THE LOCATION WAS PERFECT, SO PEACEFUL AND RELAXING. THE ROOMS WERE CLEAN, WELL- MAINTAINED, SPACIOUS, WE COULDNT FAULT ANYTHING. THANKS AGAIN.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car

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Helpful votes: 5 / 5

Janet 4 (Decatur, AL)
Review submitted: May 19, 2009   Date of arrival: May 19, 2009

My daughter and I just returned from a wonderful visit to Alemaigne Haus. It is exactly as described! Beautiful, quiet, very well maintained. The kitchen is one of the best stocked rentals that I have ever stayed in! Location is great; minutes to downtown Helen, yet you feel like you are in the woods miles from everyone. Terry and Gary have done an excellent job with this one. Thanks!

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PERFECTION!

KathyRickTrellFrank (SCandGA)
Review submitted: April 25, 2009   Date of arrival: April 14, 2009

This was an idyllic site for our annual get together with a couple who are dear friends. We could not have asked for anything to be improved. This "cottage" is actually a beautiful home with many upscale touches. Being able to "cook in' when we wanted was a real plus since some of us had specific dietary needs. It truly has all the comforts of home and then some. The decor is lovely, and the surroundings are quiet and private. It is close to all that Helen and the environs has to offer. Gary and Terry really go the extra mile for their guests. We will surely return and have already recommended to friends.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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Weekend Getaway

Weekend-Traveler (Georgia)
Review submitted: April 25, 2009   Date of arrival: April 17, 2009

Extremely close to the city and new water park. House was very clean and comfortable. We had a wonderful time and would enjoy coming here again. I would recommend to friends & family.

Recommended for: families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Our Romantic Getaway

S and S (Brooksville, Fl)
Review submitted: April 20, 2009   Date of arrival: April 1, 2009

Sue and I celebrated our 20th anniversary and my birthday at your wonderful home. It rained a little, but we still had a great time. Your beautiful place was so well equipped, comfortable, homey and fun. We cooked in several nights, which we enjoy. I never saw the bear, but I did look quite often. We will see you again next year.
Steve and Sue

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Wonderful weekend getaway

Sweet P (Ocean Springs, MS)
Review submitted: March 31, 2009   Date of arrival: March 26, 2009

This is absolutely a remarkable place to stay! It's in close proximity of everything to do in Helen.
The property exceeded our expectations in how well it was maintained as well as the overall cleanliness.
The owners have thought of everything and make your stay the best it can be. Their hospitality is wonderful.
If we ever come to this area again, this is where we will stay.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Super!!!

Steeler (Tampa, Florida)
Review submitted: January 8, 2009   Date of arrival: December 27, 2008

For 18 years we have been coming to Helen and this is the 1st place we would return to-- already made reservations for later this year! The cottage was immaculate,well equipped, beautiful and most restful and relaxing. Terry and Gary have thought of everything. It was by far the best place we've ever stayed!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Guestbook Comment

HAC178835 (Jasper, Ga.)
Review submitted: December 4, 2008   Date of arrival: December 1, 2008

We stayed here for the week end. It was great. When traffic was really bad we could walk to Helen. This is the nicest,cleanest,well stocked ,reasonably priced cabin we have ever stayed in Helen. We will definitely use it again. It is very quite and private. We loved every minute of it and was very impressed.

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anderson, sc

brandonm (anderson, sc)
Review submitted: November 3, 2008   Date of arrival: October 31, 2008

House was very nice & clean.It has everything you need & is brand new. We will definitely stay again.

Recommended for: girls getaway, romantic getaway

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HAC173332 (Lyerly, GA)
Review submitted: October 25, 2008   Date of arrival: October 1, 2008

Thank you so much for the wonderful stay!! The house is great. We all had a fantastic time on our Fall Break. The in-laws from Fla. enjoyed the openness of the house to view th fall leaves.Our two children really enjoyed the house. Our daughter loved counting the bears throughout the house. We found 33 in all. Love the theme! We will definitely recommend and would like to return one day.
Anonymous- Northwest, GA

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HAC69495 (Duluth, GA)
Review submitted: October 21, 2008   Date of arrival: October 1, 2008

The owners give 110% to their cottage and it shows. A very peaceful place to stay.

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Guestbook Comment

HAC171608 (Knoxville, TN)
Review submitted: October 15, 2008   Date of arrival: October 1, 2008

We really enjoyed our stay in this cabin during Oktoberfest. The cabin was clean and had plenty of room to relax. We enjoyed lounging on the deck most of all! We would definitely recommend this place!

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The Perfect Cottage to Stay in Helen

Susie and Stan (Chattanooga TN)
Review submitted: September 25, 2008   Date of arrival: September 18, 2008

We came to Helen to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and stayed in what we found to be the perfect place in Helen. Just a short drive from the main street, but up and away from the busy area, Almaigne House is a beautiful home. The owners maintain this cottage in like-new condition and are welcoming hosts. Their home was even better than descibed with a very livable layout, comfortable furniture and a beautiful kitchen. We especially enjoyed the Nacoochee Grill for dinner and the Hofer House for breakfasts. The troll restaurant was a good lunch stop and the Arts and Heritage Center was interesting. The stores in Helen are mostly "touristy stuff" but the state parks in the area are quite lovely. Touring Dahlonega and the 4 wineries close by was a good day trip. I would definitely recommend this property to any friends and would choose to stay there should we go back to the area.
Susie and Stan- Chattanooga TN

Recommended for: girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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HAC166111 (Bakersville, NC)
Review submitted: September 10, 2008   Date of arrival: September 1, 2008

I can truly recommend this very nice home to anyone wanting to stay in the Helen area. We found everything better than we expected. The property was easy to get to, very close to town, yet so quiet it seemed like we were miles from civilization. We used it as a base to explore Brasstown Bald, Dalonega, Toccoa City and Toccoa Falls, and many other towns and antique stores. Our group of four could not have been more pleased.

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HAC154430 (Batesburg-Leesville, SC)
Review submitted: July 23, 2008   Date of arrival: July 1, 2008

My family and I had the pleasure of staying in this home in July of 2008 for several days. The home is well maintained and CLEAN, with all the amenities. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking and the gas grill was great and cooked evenly! I have two teenage sons and they thoroughly enjoyed having a PS2 available as well as the tv in their room and the game room. We played some poker and watched tv in the evenings.
I would also like to add that the location of this cottage is wonderful...right off the main street, but close enough to all the attractions that we could come go into town and then come home several times a day with little time and effort spent!
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will book this cottage again.
Terry and Gary...we thank you

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HAC152766 (Palos Verdes, California)
Review submitted: July 16, 2008   Date of arrival: July 1, 2008

We spent a week here in July 2008 as a base for golfing in the Georgia mountain country. The cottage was beautifully constructed and equipped, with all we needed for our stay. It's spacious and very nicely decorated, with everything in excellent condition. We highly recommend the cottage as a vacation home. Golf at the adjacent course was excellent, and we played at several other good courses nearby.

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A Wonderful Getaway

Kathy51 (Macon,GA)
Review submitted: July 15, 2008   Date of arrival: July 3, 2008

The pictures of Gary and Terry's getaway house are
exactly what you will find on arrival there. The house
is immaculate, well-equipped, comfortable and located
in a beautiful natural setting convenient to activities in
and around Helen. They are wonderful hosts and we
would definitely love to visit again.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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HAC140035 (Lawrenceville, Ga)
Review submitted: May 15, 2008   Date of arrival: May 1, 2008

We had the pleasure of staying in this lovely home on May 9th & 10th, 2008. It was the most relaxing weekend that we have had in a long time. We would definitely recommend this rental to anyone who wants to "get away from the world". You will come away feeling more relaxed, refreshed and renewed than you can ever imagine. The home is equipped with everything that you could possibly need. It's impeccably clean, beautifully decorated and is truly a "piece of heaven on earth".

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HAC134231 (Cumming, GA)
Review submitted: April 11, 2008   Date of arrival: April 1, 2008

Thanks Terry & Gary! Your house is absolutely gorgeous. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed staying at your place. It is conveniently located right near the edge of "downtown" and the water park, while being just enough "out of the way" to enjoy a relaxing time. We will definitely be back again, and will recommend your place to all of our friends! Hope to see you soon.

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HAC97523 (Orlando, Florida)
Review submitted: January 11, 2008   Date of arrival: January 1, 2008

We stayed here from 12/27/07 until 01/01/08 and had the most wonderful time. Terry & Gary were so nice and thought of everything-great & small! This is the most convenient & well-equipped place to stay of any vacation rental we've ever rented - & trust me, we've done this a lot! I would definitely recommend to all!

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