The December Calendar is filled with holiday activities in the mountains. Take a drive through downtown Helen to see the lights, people, and excitement. We hope you take time to visit the area and to celebrate the holidays with us!
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Christmas in the Mountains 2025
Down-Time at your Georgia Cabin Rental
Vacation getaways are inherently fun, but sometimes we try to jam too many things into our trip. There is so much to do in our north Georgia backyard, but taking time to relax and just BE is so important. Here are some ideas you might consider during your stay.Roasting
Read MoreTrout Fishing the Hooch
Through Helen, North Georgiaâs Alpine tourist town, the Chattahoochee gets heavy doses of hatchery trout on a regular basis. Access is good through most of Helen, with anglers fishing right through downtown. The river has already reached a decent size in this area and leaves plenty of open area...
Read MoreA Sunday Drive Through Helen
After a lovely Sunday in the Georgia Mountain Rentals office, I decided to drive through Helen. This was the busiest weekend of Oktoberfest, the third weekend of festivities. Georgia Mountain Rentals was booked solid!There are several gift shops in Helen I like to visit every now and then. Mostly to...
Read MoreAlpine Helen 2017 Oktoberfest
Looking for Oompah Central in the Northeast Georgia Mountains? That would be the Helen Festhalle on Edelweiss Strasse. While Oktoberfest in these parts kicks off early September with a parade and weekend festivities, the month of October is filled with daily entertainment of
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