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

Lakefront vacation home with a water park and a hot tub

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Outdoor spa tub
Nestled in the foothills of Northeast GA wine country, Cameron House Retreat offers a serene escape. Unwind on the large deck overlooking Mt. Yonah and the lake, or indulge in some friendly competition at the 500 sq. foot game room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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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...

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 trash
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Cleveland, GA

What's nearby

  • Mt. Yonah Book Exchange - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Yonah Mountain Trailhead - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 7 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 9 min drive - 11.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pig Southern BBQ - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Huddle House - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cameron House Retreat: Lake, wine & mountain paradise! 5 miles to Helen! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cameron House Retreat: Lake, wine & mountain paradise! 5 miles to Helen!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cameron House Retreat: Lake, wine & mountain paradise! 5 miles to Helen!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cameron House Retreat: Lake, wine & mountain paradise! 5 miles to Helen! located?

This family-friendly Cleveland vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mt. Yonah Book Exchange and Yonah Mountain Trailhead. Black Bear Dinner Theatre and White County Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome get away!

We had a wonderful family reunion at this cabin. Room for everyone and the kids really enjoyed the game room. Internet is a little slow, but that is expected in a rural area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria S., Miami

Absolutely perfect!

This gorgeous lake house has all the comforts you'll need for an amazing vacation. Very beautifully decorated and loaded with all the basics you need in order to feel right at home. The owners, Robert and Debbie Sloane are very sweet and accommodating. The home is situated in a very central location only about 40 minutes from Blairsville, Dawsonville, Dahlonega, and five minutes from the beautiful German town of Helen. Our family had an incredible five days here and the children loved it as well! Can't wait to go back. We highly recommend it!

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Pam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Spacious, beautiful, and fully equipped

Our family stayed at Cameron House Retreat to celebrate a birthday and there were 15 of us. The property was fully equipped, well maintained, spotless, beautifully decorated and felt like a home. There was a fire pit, a playset, plenty of outdoor furniture, a hot tub, a paddle boat, a rowboat, a library for adults and children, toys, and large TVs in all the rooms. Our only regret was that we didn't stay longer. The owners checked on us and made everything was as it should be and we couldn't have asked for more. Perfect for large families!!!! Can't wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

Perfect Vacation Retreat for Large Family

Our vacation rental was great.. My husband and I had our 3 adult children with their families..everyone had their room and space.. Plenty of towels and supplies for the many many showers and baths.. Well stocked kitchen for making meals... We stayed 5 nights and ate every meal there with the exception of one evening..The Sloanes go out of their way to make sure you have all that you need.. The small children enjoyed playing in the yard, enjoyed the fire w/s'mores...along with area activities.. The teens enjoyed the late night games, the hot tub and the area activities such as zip lining and white water rafting... I think everyone's favorite was hiking up Yonah mountain...all of my children commented this was their favorite family vacation spot of all the places they have stayed...we would highly recommend this rental to others...it was a challenge for us since we had two babies, one 2 year old, 2 six year olds, one 13 and 2 fifteen year olds...Although a little anxious when booking a vacation rental.. I soon realized we picked a winner at the Cameron House!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Phillip G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really worked well for our family of 14. Enjoyed the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Katherine T., Tallahassee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

chris r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

Amazing property. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fantastic

The hosts were the best ever for this wonderful property. Fully stocked like no other VRBO I have ever visited. The property and amenities exceeded everyone’s expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

mathew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting and wonderful home

We loved the entire property and experience. We would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcella C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, great views and fun times!

The house was amazing with everything you could possibly need. Great deck to watch the sunrise, plenty of room for large group and a game room to have so much fun! Clean, comfortable and Great communication by owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway Resort

Very impress with the retreat home, the home was clean and spacious. It was well stocked and everything was organized in the kitchen and bathroom. The property manager and the owners were pleasant and kind. The only down side is that on the last day there were issues with the water well so water supply was slim to none. Overall it was a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022