Treehouses, Yurts and Other Unusual Stays
Treehouse cabins, tiny homes, yurts and safari tents within a drive of Helen
The short answer
If a plain cabin or hotel room doesn't appeal, north Georgia has creative options. Most of these places are small, which is part of the appeal and also the reason they fill quickly in fall. This page profiles the ones we could confirm, with how to reach them.
For a shorter list focused on stays right around town, see Unique Stays Near Helen.
At a glance
| Property | Where | What it offers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Cabin Rentals treehouses | Around Helen | Sky's the Limit, Top of the Line, Gold Peak and Pinnacle Suite treehouses | 404-480-2324 |
| Bear Creek Lodge & Cabins TreeHouse | 114 Ridge Road, Helen | Two bedrooms, two baths, about 1,200 sq ft, sleeps five, hot tub below | 706-773-1040 |
| Bleu Canoe | 115 Sweetwater Circle, Clarkesville | Three historic fish camp cabins, eight tiny homes and a Cajun restaurant | 706-947-1833 |
| Hearthstone Cabins and Camping | 62 Hearthstone Trail, Helen | Three cabins, RV and tent sites, spring-fed pond and trails | 706-892-9222 |
| Jenny's Creek Family Campground | 4542 US-129 North, Cleveland | Yurts that sleep six, plus RV and tent sites | 706-865-6955 |
| Timberline Glamping at Unicoi | 1788 Highway 356, Helen | Safari tents up to 384 sq ft, sleeping up to 8 guests and 2 dogs | 706-709-0222 |
| Uhuburg, Eagle Owl Castle | 571 Ridge Rd, Helen | Guest chambers with breakfast; ages 18 and up; two-night minimum | [email protected] |
Phone numbers and details come from each property's own site or its helenga.org listing as of October 2026.
Treehouses
Cedar Creek lists four treehouses. Top of the Line sleeps two in a king bed and has a fireplace, spa tub and satellite TV. The Pinnacle Suite stands 100 feet above the ground and lists a jacuzzi tub, sauna, a walk-in shower for two and a hot tub. Gold Peak has a larger hot tub area and a half bath upstairs. Cedar Creek says the treehouses are built to withstand Category 2 hurricane conditions.
The TreeHouse at Bear Creek Lodge & Cabins is a different feel: a 1,200-square-foot, two-bedroom cabin with a rocking-chair deck and a hot tub below, within walking distance of downtown. The lodge property covers 9 acres and has over 300 feet of Chattahoochee frontage for trout fishing and tubing.
Treehouses mean steps. If anyone in your group has trouble with stairs, ask how many and how steep before you book.
Bleu Canoe
Clarkesville
Bleu Canoe is about 30 minutes from Helen, so it works as a base for a Helen and Lake Burton trip. It has three historic 1930s fish camp cabins and eight modern tiny-home RVs, all pet- and kid-friendly, with hiking trails, fire pits and a stargazing field. A full-service Cajun and Creole restaurant on the property is open Wednesday and Thursday 4 to 9 PM and Friday through Sunday noon to 9 PM, according to its site.
Yurts, tents and campsites
Jenny's Creek lists yurts that sleep six. Hearthstone Cabins and Camping, on a ridge outside town, offers three cabins (Lil' Log Cabin, Mountain Laurel Cottage and Ridge Retreat) plus RV sites with 30, 50 or 110-amp power and tent areas, a heated shower house and EV charging for an extra fee; it's pet-friendly. For glamping, Unicoi State Park and Timberline Glamping both offer furnished safari tents.
Tips for booking
Book early
Properties with a handful of units book out for fall weekends. Check availability first, then plan the rest of the trip.
Know the access
Ask about stairs, ladders and parking. Hearthstone is on a ridge road outside town, and Bleu Canoe is in Clarkesville.
Check the season
Tents and treehouses are most comfortable in spring and fall. Many winter nights drop to freezing.
Pets
Bleu Canoe, Hearthstone and Bear Creek Lodge welcome pets, and Timberline allows two dogs per tent. Confirm fees.
Unique stays questions
How many treehouses does Cedar Creek rent?
Its treehouse page lists four: Sky's the Limit, Top of the Line, Gold Peak and the Pinnacle Suite Treehouse.
Is Bleu Canoe in Helen?
No. It is at 115 Sweetwater Circle in Clarkesville, about 30 minutes from downtown Helen.
Are there pet-friendly unusual stays?
Bleu Canoe and Hearthstone are pet-friendly, Bear Creek Lodge welcomes pets, and Timberline Glamping allows two dogs per tent.
Can I book a one-night stay at Uhuburg?
No. Uhuburg lists a two-night minimum, and guests must be 18 or older.
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