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Cameron House Retreat: Lake, wine & mountain paradise! 5 miles to Helen!

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Cleveland, GA
  • Place, Mt. Yonah Book Exchange
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Yonah Mountain Trailhead
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cameron House Retreat: Lake, wine & mountain paradise! 5 miles to Helen!

SUMMER SPECIAL! 20% off JULY/AUGUST REGULAR PRICES. Book soon; calendar fills up quickly. We now have 2 more bathrooms added, and the other 2 have been BEAUTIFULLY renovated!
Our newest additions are a large deck off back of the house overlooking Mt. Yonah and the lake, and a 500 sq. foot game room!
Stay 7 nights, get the 8th night free!
Stay Mid-week (Sun-Thurs. only) and receive an additional 10% off our regular rates!
The newly renovated Cameron House Retreat is nestled in the foothills of Northeast GA wine country, and sits at the base of Mt. Yonah, and butts up to the Chatahoochee National Forest, a short walk from our property.
This sprawling 5 bedroom, 4 full bath home is like no other in the area.
Our home is located halfway between famous Alpine Helen and historical Cleveland, just 1.5 miles off Hwy. 75, and only 90 minutes NE of Atlanta.
This area is quickly becoming known as THE premier spot for excellent wines, with more than a dozen local, highly rated wineries for enthusiasts to tour and taste!
Convenient to restaurants, boutiques, sports activities, nature trails with beautiful waterfalls, scenic drives and quaint towns, Cameron House Retreat is the ideal vacation spot for adults and children alike.
Kids can spend hours tubing down a lazy river, go miniature golfing, go carting, panning for gold, or enjoy a day at the water park, all minutes away!
Enjoy roasting marshmallows by a campfire down by a private shared lake, take a rowboat out for a little fishing, a pedal boat out for a little paddling, relax in our shaded pavilion, or just sit on the dock and take in the breath-taking million dollar views.
With wrap around porches, a hot tub, a large extended back deck, and a warm and cozy environment, our home is a stand-out. With many nooks and crannies, it is small enough to curl up in a favorite corner with a book, yet large enough to secure the privacy of up to 14 adults, and 3 infants!
Each area has it's own unique theme and personality. The main floor has a fully equipped farmhouse style eat-in kitchen, a den with a gas fireplace, 2 bedrooms, a full bath, a dining room, laundry room, and a large living room with a wood burning fireplace for chilly nights.
One flight up leads you to the master bedroom with vaulted ceilings and private terrace, another guest bedroom, and full bath, and a private wing that sleeps 6.
NEW! A 500 sq. ft. detached game room for playing poker, ping-pong, Foosball, pool, and air hockey while watching sports on a 60" flat screen TV! Room for little kids, (big kids too), to color and play board games.
Be prepared to be enchanted by our relaxing and secluded mountain retreat. And please don't think of it as going away, just think of it as coming home...
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Mt. Yonah Book Exchange. You'll find features such as a water park, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. A kitchen and 3 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Mt. Yonah Book Exchange and a few minutes from Black Bear Dinner Theatre
Cameron House Retreat: Lake, wine & mountain paradise! 5 miles to Helen! offers its guests a water park and Access to hot tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Cameron House Retreat: Lake, wine & mountain paradise! 5 miles to Helen!.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

1. Don’t forget to run the water when using the garbage disposal. Put only soft foods, down there; no bones, fruit rinds, or eggshells.
2. No food or drinks are permitted in the bedrooms. Please try to confine eating to the kitchen or dining room.
3. Our lake is shared by 3 other families. Please respect boundaries. DO NOT wander onto other people's property. DO NOT make excessive noise.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Cameron House Retreat Lake Wine Mountain Paradise 5 Miles Helen
Cameron Retreat Lake Wine Mountain Paradise 5 Miles Helen
Cameron House Retreat Lake Wine Mountain Paradise 5 Miles Helen
Cameron House Retreat Lake Wine Mountain Paradise 5 Miles Helen
Cameron Retreat Lake Wine Mountain Paradise 5 Miles Helen

Cameron House Retreat: Lake, wine & mountain paradise! 5 miles to Helen! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jeff l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a get together with our office for Christmas. They had everything needed and rooms were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

April K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our little heaven on earthWe were a group of 74 teenage boys and three adult adults enjoying the for holiday. Everything was immaculate. We have one little hiccup with the hot tub and the air pump to pump up the bicycle tires. We contacted the host and they sent a repairman to fix it immediately I was so impressed. They even pumped up the wheels on my wheelchair for me. Everything was clean and spacious and oh so many things to do the kids loved having their own detached playroom with all of the pool tables and chess games and ping-pong and such my 17-year-old grandson and I were sitting on the back porch and I sneezed and he laughed, and he said grandma your sneezes echoed throughout the whole area such a thrill to see the night lights in the sky. You know the natural ones that God created. We will definitely be back again thank you so much for your hospitality and all the beautiful surroundings
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!!!! So close to Helen to enjoy the Helen Christmas Festivities, and still secluded in the beautiful mountains. The house is everything I hoped it would be when bringing the family in from 3 different states. We had small busy children with us and the playground was a huge hit. This house is a 10 out of 10. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The “ rental “ feels like a home. We had everything we could ever want for a few days and more. The beds were so comfortable. The house was super clean. We appreciate not having to buy spices to cook. Love how you can spread out in two different sitting rooms. My 83 year old dad said he couldn’t imagine a better place for our family to have stayed as we said goodbye to a beloved family member. The views from the house are amazing. The privacy … amazing. Beautiful birds, deer, and even caught a couple of fish ( returned them to their homes ). This house is a family house. It was perfect for our family. The house is easy to get to and was centrally located to all of our destinations. If we could give more than 5 stars, we would. We would have loved to have our grands, as the property is kid friendly, sadly circumstances didn’t allow. Thank you! We would love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bettie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved how interesting Cameron House Retreat is! Something interesting to look at, read, play and enjoy at every turn! Owners and manager attentive although we had no issues at all. The “how to” manual answered all of our questions. We enjoyed outings to Helen, Cleveland and Sautee. Hope to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staying at Cameron House Retreat for our annual birthday trip with our twin 13-year-old boys and our family friends was an absolutely wonderful experience in every way. The house was so well kept and furnished with every conceivable amenity that it seemed the owners lived there full time and had just left to allow us to stay. Because Helen has so many options for dining, we only cooked one night but had everything we needed. The children enjoyed the hot tub, fishing in the lake, and playing all the games in the game room. There was only one issue, and it is only worth mentioning because the owner had it addressed immediately and came the very next morning to ensure everything was handled. We can’t wait to go back!!!! We love Cameron House Retreat!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is incredible. The owner is one of the most informative and kind people I’ve ever met. Great communication!!! you will absolutely love this place. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could not have asked for a better getaway. Your home was amazing. Very clean and well equipped. The owners were very accommodating and very hospitable. Will definitely be back. Thank you for opening up your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. We had a wonderful time. The reason I gave you four stars for cleanliness, when we got there on Friday we noticed there was quite a bit of green mildew, mold on the front porch railing and we had to clean that up along with the chairs on the front porch. Thank you for cleaning the hot tub for us during our visit as the children really enjoyed that. We do wish there might’ve been curtains on the windows in the bedroom that block the sun so that we didn’t have to get up at 6 when the sun came up. It also would’ve had been nice to have hangers available. Those are just minor things and we truly want to thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. Thanks also for providing the sticks for tubing. Pam
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation

The property was perfect and the owner and property managers were so helpful. It is a short drive to everything and the views from the property were amazing. Great for large families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Papa's Fish & Kids Getaway!!!

Papa's Fish & Kids getaway was also a pre surgery getaway. Papa' will have surgery soon and will be hanging up his pole (hopefully only for a short time!). The Cameron House Retreat was our respite. From the lake to the front lawn, the sweet sound of the grandchildren laughing and playing. To the occasional deer and plentiful lightning bugs, and the afternoon walks. What more could you ask for to recall upon when we are deep in our thoughts. Photos are wonderful, but they can't capture the smell of French Toast and coffee in the beautifully appointed downstairs. The whimsical upstairs children's rooms are a dream come true, and even the adults enjoyed their afternoon naps in their own spacious rooms. Mimi's favorite room was the downstairs library. It called me like a long-lost friend, my friend, time. The booking went smoothly, even though we added an extra night after our initial booking. The owners of the Cameron House even went out of their way when something was left behind. It's hard to trust what you see on the internet sometimes, but I can say with complete certainty, Cameron House Retreat is more than just a VRBO listing. It's a feeling of home and most importantly family. Mimi & Papa'
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great mountain stay!

Plenty of room for 6 adults and 6 kids to stay while playing in a baseball tournament at Yonah Preserve. Hot tub was great for the kids and adults. Beautiful walk down to the pond and great mountain views from the back porch! Robert and Debbi were VERY good about checking in to make sure everything was ok. Extremely accommodating and helpful throughout our stay. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really worked well for our family of 14. Enjoyed the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend in Helen

The Cameron House was great. The house was larger than expected and provided plenty of room for all our family members. The host was great in responding and made sure we had everything we needed. The house is also in a very good location close to Helen and many other attractions. We had a great time. Will stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol C., Buford, GA (Atlanta area)

Liked: Cleanliness

Precious family time

We gathered to celebrate a daughter's significant decade birthday. "Surprise" guests for her included a favorite aunt from Ohio and Marine son stationed near Baltimore. We cooked (too) good meals, played games. Our fishermen were delighted to fish the small lake in the boat. Such a lovely home in a great location....seemingly in the middle of nowhere in the mountains but a short drive to grocery store, Mt Yonah hiking, wineries. It doesn't get any better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelor trip paradise

My fiancé and a group of about 10 of his friends stayed here for a long weekend to celebrate his bachelor trip. They had the best time!!!! He said the house was immaculate with plenty of room for everyone. The game room and pond was such a nice addition. Easy check in and great communication with the owner. Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay with my family of all ages!

Thank you for opening your home to us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and roomy

This home was so fabulous! Very clean and plenty of room. We loved the furnishings. Beds were very comfortable. We loved the game room! We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T., Tallahassee

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation

What a great house for our large group. Plenty of room to spread out, great location, beautiful view, GREAT game room, and thoughtful touches. Great for children. It's the total package. We really enjoyed our stay. Robert & Debbi were great hosts & very responsive. We'll be back! :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James and Brandi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay. Owner is attentive, house was as advertised and location was great. The game room is nice, house is big for families to do different things and plenty of porch for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rutherford B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home.

I must start off and say that the pics of this home do not do it justice. This house is amazing and my family loved it. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out when the weather kept us inside and a great gameroom. The lake was great (although i would trim the willow tree at the dock) and we really wished we had the weather to take better advantage of the property. The home is very convenient to Helen and the surrounding areas, everything we wanted to see was no more then 15 minutes away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M., Lawrenceville

Liked: Cleanliness

Work Wellness Retreat

Property location is very zen. Calm, relaxing, peaceful, yet close to Helen, GA and other activities. Game room is great! Pool, ping pong, air hockey, poker, and other board games. Property owner and property managers are easily accessible and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property with breathtaking views

I would give this property 10 stars. Great location and not far at all from downtown Helen. Plenty of room if you have multiple families staying with you. My family will definitely be coming to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View

Our family of 9 adults enjoyed the spacious home and game room. We enjoyed Mt Yonah nearby for a day hike, Helen, GA shops and small wineries. The game room kept us all entertained when it was chilly and rainy outside and the pond with row boat kept us busy when it warmed up a little. My oldest son caught a nice bass in the back right side of the pond (he released it) We likely would stay here again if we visit the Helen area. Plenty of room and plenty to do in a relaxing way.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

chris r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

Amazing property. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022