My husband and I visited Valhalla for our honeymoon. We have so many people to thank for our…read moreoutstanding experience- we apologize in advance for any names we forgot! Tammy O is our first shout-out: I had a medical emergency and spent the night in the ER before our trip. I understood and respected the cancellation policy but called anyway to see if we could push our reservation back one day. Tammy graciously accommodated this change and completely saved our honeymoon! Upon arrival we were immediate greeted by our complimentary valet, and he was a lovely gentlemen. There were several front desk rockstars who assisted us throughout our stay and I regret I cannot name them individually. Our room was great, it was nice and quiet with a gorgeous balcony. (See photo of sunrise!). We ordered room service multiple times and it arrived promptly. All the food we ordered blew us away. Caledonia was too notch and accommodated my food allergy. We enjoyed the sky bar with Melissa and breakfast at Caledonia with Teddy. Karen at the spa called me to help arrange several fantastic and luxurious services. If she hadn't called, I may not have booked! So glad I did. Big thank-you to the ladies at the spa. You HAVE to try the head-spa experience!! The pool was lovely. The water was a perfect temp and they offer plenty of floaties. We enjoyed beer poolside thanks to Teddy. I think my favorite part was that they don't allow kids under (I think) 14. Sorry! But there should be luxury experiences available for adults only. Valhalla checked that box. I wanted to add one detail that mattered a lot to us: my husband and I are a heavily tattooed alternative couple. We live in Asheville, NC where the majority of our community looks just like us. But when we travel outside our bubble, we expect that people may treat us differently. Valhalla staff warmed up to us quickly and treated us like family. We notice these things and it always makes a difference in our experience. Thank you! We made a great choice with Valhalla. We are big Christmas people and I'd love to return for the holidays. Thanks again for everything. You made our honeymoon!

I do not like to write a bad review, and I like to give the benefit of the doubt, but truly people…read moreneed to have a heads up. We came here for my husband's 60th birthday. You can tell from the photos that the hotel is dated, so that was not a surprise to us. When I read the reviews and saw a 4.6-star rating, I was expecting a nice hotel, but it is a little odd. Driving up to the hotel, you're not even sure it's the entrance. We arrived, and when we got to our room, it smelled a little like smoke as well as animals. I knew they accepted dogs, but when I called beforehand, I was assured they were kept in a separate section of the hotel. Of course, later I saw a large dog in the lobby. Again, I knew they accepted dogs, so it really wasn't a problem. We went into the quaint town of Helen and never heard from anyone at the hotel, so we went to the small office desk in the lobby and asked about the smells. They moved us to the room next door. The room was comfortable, large, had a sitting area, and the shower was nice. The next morning, I took a walk around the grounds to check out the tennis court. I need to attach a picture because it was a little scary and definitely not usable. They should not advertise that they have a tennis court. As I called beforehand to make sure they had a tennis court and pickleball. The next day, we headed into Helen again and wanted to return to the hotel for just an hour or so before heading back out, but we couldn't find a parking space. We had to head down a steep hill where there were some spaces, then drove back up the hill to see if one had opened up. They have a large section of about five valet spaces. A woman from the hotel drove by on a golf cart, and my husband asked if we could park in one of the spaces for an hour. She said they were reserved for those coming for dinner. My husband sarcastically replied, "Not for those staying here for four nights?" She was a nice lady, but that seemed odd. She removed one of the cones, and we parked in one of the five open spaces. The place was very slow and seasonal. The funny thing is that after being there for two nights, and with only a few guests around, she even asked, "Well, are you staying here at the hotel?" She didn't remember us, and we had spoken with her three times. I promise you, we are easy people. We understand that nothing is going to be perfect, and we can accept that. But not remembering us after several interactions felt a little disconcerting when you're hoping for a special experience. Meanwhile, it is now the next day, and I'm sitting in the lobby. No one has come to talk to me about the tennis court. We mentioned the room smell, we mentioned the tennis court, and we had to follow up ourselves by the end of the day. It's just a little disappointing when you're looking forward to a special getaway and feel like your concerns are not being addressed. That said, we did enjoy the warm chocolate chip cookies that were available in the evenings. They were a nice touch. And I should mention our first night we had dinner at the hotel and it was good. The onion rings were our favorite. Okay, one last experience. My husband is a golfer and I am not - I am a beginner. We decided for our last day we would play golf in the afternoon even if it's just to hit on the practice range. I told my husband I do not want to bother other golfers. We go to the pro shop and my husband asks if there is a time and mentions I am a beginner and he said they were truly filled up and that is fine as we did not set an appt but when my husband mentions we'd like to practice a little on the range and you can see no one is out there at this time, he replies we don't have any practice balls as he looks around - but you are more than welcome to take the golf cart and pick up some balls yourselves. We proceed to do this and when we head down there we practice a little and another couple come down as well and they say to us, wow we've never had this before, picking up your own practice balls. Anyways, wanted to mention our last experience. It is a shame, we will never come back to Valhalla Resort again.

We chose Smith House for our son's groomsmen's brunch before heading to Frogtown for the wedding…read more Also we chose Smith House for accommodations for the wedding party - the girls stayed in one big apartment suite and the boys in the other. Family stayed at the Smith House hotel. Great wedding weekend - love the Smith House!

We haven't been here in more than +20 years but it was a nice step back into southern comfort food…read more Everything was yummy. They didn't bring us rolls or cornbread until the very end when we asked for it. We didn't know you could get those until we saw other tables get them. The dessert was just okay and not a good finish (strawberry shortcake)...it felt a little cheap. I wished they gave us this home-cooked tasting cobbler or something...it must have been another day. Their shortcake needs more "home cooking feel".

Such a great experience! Massage was spectacular and so needed!! Lunch delicious and relaxing…read more Drive up there was gorgeous. Will definitely be back!!

One of the nicest Inns you will find in the whole state of Georgia. We arrived up the drive to see…read morebaby deer playing around the property. The Inn has lots of lavender planted on the grounds that smells wonderful in the morning. Breakfast is amazing and served daily at 8:30AM by the proprietors Stuart and Scott which are incredibly friendly and welcoming to me and my wife. Our suite had a very comfortable bed with all the amenities in our spacious room. Would recommend if you want to get away from it all and relax.

Don't miss this Nacoochee Valley gem. Outstanding food, wine and service! Breakfast fit for…read moreroyalty! Thank you so much Monda, Dawn, Shanna, Sam, Bernie and the rest of the staff. Our souls are lifted, our bodies rested, but our hearts are breaking as it's almost time to leave this glorious place. Until next time...again thanks for allowing us to share a slice of mountain paradise.

This is an amazing bed & breakfast with amazing food. Bernie & Chef Monda are both amazing…read more Bernie's hospitality and Monda's excellent cuisine make this a definite 5 star + experience. The rooms are cozy and romantic, and clean! You won't want to miss an experience here. They serve breakfast, lunch, tapas, dinner and have a wine bar.

Beautiful home! This place was bought by new owners in fall of '21, and they have really turned…read morethis place around! Very clean, gorgeous views, plenty of space for large family gatherings! I had my wedding here in November 2021, and we comfortably hosted around 50 people during the event. I love that when you are here, you feel like you are tucked away in a private location, but are still so close to town that you can walk into Helen if you'd like.

This house has everything you will need and more. From the huge living room, hot tub, and even a…read moregame room. The view was definitely my favorite thing The house was very clean and presentable. I will definitely be returning. The hosts Teresa and Roarke were outstanding.

Staying here during our Oktoberfest stay made us feel like we were transported to Germany. We could…read moreeasily walk to the Festhalle and down to town to walk around and eat (which was helpful because parking is limited and costs money if you're parking at the Festhalle). The owners here are lovely and very helpful! Sleeping accommodations: we stayed in the Blue Room and loved it because it has a private entrance, a fireplace, and a private bath. We could even bear the fun German music roll up the hill through our bedroom window, but it wasn't too noisy that we couldn't fall asleep! There's also parking on the premises. Breakfast accommodations: the owners made us an elaborate breakfast each morning, full of coffee, Orange juice, yogurt, eggs, toast, homemade quiche, and the best: their homemade applesauce -- which tasted like fall! Activities: we really enjoyed walking the town. There aren't many authentic German stores, mostly souvenirs shops, but there's a great Christmas store and Cuckoo clock store worth visiting. We were recommended Bodensee restaurant for authentic German food and we were not disappointed! It was delicious. The Troll Tavern is also really nice for a spot right on Chattahoochee River. The owners also recommended some hiking trails, so we did that one of the days and really enjoyed it. Habersham Winery is just down the road and also a great little spot to taste some wines and take a glass with you as you explore a trail behind their winery that takes you to a lovely overlook spot. And of course during October and September, going to the Festhalle for beers, German music, huge pretzels, and fun is a must! Apline B&B is the perfect spot for a weekend getaway and even to enjoy all the Oktoberfest festivities.

What a delight it was to meet Frankie and Barbara. We loved our time at their B&B. The breakfast…read morequiche was fantastic and we loved the homemade applesauce in October. They even gave us some homemade granola before leaving for our mountain biking adventure. I loved that I could leave my window open and hear the fest hall music in the town below. Reminded me of our honeymoon in Germany. Great place to stay for sure!

The Das Tulip condo is located it the heart of the downtown Helen, with easy walking distance to…read moreeverything you would want morning, noon or night. The location offers parking and the unit is spotless with everything working like new. The furnish is well maintained and the ease of check-in and check-out only made the process 100% efficient. The kitchen had everything in working order, plenty of details addressed, like the beer steins, or the bottle openers, given the two large bedrooms, each with their own bathrooms, made our trip of two couples and absolute pleasure. Enough space to breath and yet cozy for 4 or 6 people. The living room sofa is so comfortable and there are plenty of blankets to unroll and watch a movie or a game. Yes, there is WiFi that works and televisions in each bedroom and in the living room too. Absolute comfort and inviting. We all agreed this location, this condo and the fun town of Helen made this long weekend getaway some fantastic memories that we will want to repeat again. The pictures are actual and rest assured you will truly enjoy your visit at Das Tulip.

I recently traveled to Helen for a wedding and booked this condo on VRBO. With two beds/baths and a…read morelarge kitchen/living room area, this place was perfect for exploring the town on foot and entertaining other family members who had regretfully booked hotels in the surrounding area. The pull-out sofa, and the outside screened in porch with hot tub made it even better. Our spot was the envy of everyone else and became the gathering place for about 15 to 20 family members. I didn't see the owner/manager while there, but there was no need. Check-in was easy. For the one time that I did contact them, they promptly replied. The only suggestion I have is that they do a little spring cleaning under and behind furniture. It was a little scary retrieving that dropped item that required looking in the sofa cracks and underneath.

It was a nice little suite with a firm king bed. But make no mistake, the outside looks like a…read moreMOTEL because it is. Hotels.com did a good job of hiding that fact.

Have a back up plan for when they mess up your booking and tell you they have no availability day…read moreof your reservation. We were very excited to stay here, we booked a full month in advance. We have the confirmation email from when we booked directly with the Motel on the phone, immediately got the confirmation email checking in Sept 3rd and checking out Sept 4th. We were traveling with our two large dogs, why we booked so far in advance as it's hard to travel with pets and we always plan ahead. We called at 2pm on the day of check in since we had not received our room door code. They said they didn't have our reservation until the next night even while I looked at and sent them our confirmation email for our room that night. We ended up on the road for 16 hours that day, with two dogs and myself being 7.5 months pregnant, to get back home because they MESSED UP. They offered to have a room at a different motel held for us for the night at the same price $230/night, the other place in question had two reviews since 2020 both with 1 star for mold and smell. Not acceptable, especially being pregnant I did not at all feel comfortable with that "solution". Either their system messed up or they had an employee change our reservation after booking, in either case we should not have been left without a room when we booked a full 30 days in advance and had a correct confirmation email from the motel (not through a third party booking site). Managed to ruin our short baby moon in Helen GA, maybe someday we'll actually get to visit.