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  • 232 CARRIE COX DR
     Helen, Georgia 30545
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Alpine Crest

  • September 8, 2005
  • Rated 2 of 5 by MelyJose from Camden, New Jersey
Best Things Nearby:
The town of Helen was very quaint and relaxing. The best things in town were probably he restaurants, but I also enjoyed the tubing along the Chattahoochee River and going to the gold mine.

Best Things About the Resort:
It was a quiet and peaceful setting.

Resort Experience:
The resort overall was nice, as were the people. There were quite a few upgrades that could be added to the place (in the clubhouse and welcome center). They also didn’t have very many activities, and we were hoping to see and interact with more people at the resort, but that was futile.

Also, we encountered issues because they had to move us twice during our stay, which wasn't very pleasant and kind of an annoyance, and it was due to the fact that we have points and it is a weeks resort. While the staff was trying to be nice about it, the managers who could help ease the situation took their sweet time in doing so or explaining what would be going on.

The town was very nice. I enjoyed the architecture and German pastries and chocolates, but one should check the community calendars and tourist dates to see what is going on and when before visiting to make sure that you get the most out of Helen and the surrounding towns.

  • Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
  • Activities: Fair
  • Amenities: Fair
  • Unit Satisfaction: Good
  • Family Friendliness: Fair
  • Service: Fair

From journal Midnight Ride to Georgia

Alpine Crest Resort Club of Helen

  • April 19, 2005
  • Rated 4 of 5 by dddadler from Jacksonville, Florida
The resort was better than I expected. The pools and slides were under renovation, so when I return in a year or two, I look forward to using them. It's right on the Chattahoochee River, with steps in several places where you can roll up your pants and take a walk around the shallow parts of the river.

From journal Vacation Week in Helen, GA

Alpine Crest Resort Club of Helen

  • May 3, 2004
  • Rated 2 of 5 by Fred34 from Keller, Texas
The condo needed a facelift and a little updating. The air-conditioner did not work, but they did fix it quickly. It was relatively clean. If you are looking for luxury, look further.

From journal Mountains of Georgia

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Alpine Crest

  • January 3, 2004
  • Rated 3 of 5 by dewrig from Cary, North Carolina
Best Things Nearby:
Waterfalls, hiking trails in the north Georgia mountains

Best Things About the Resort:
Two large water slides (probably 50-60 feet high) with twists and curves and many other on-site activities.

Resort Experience:
This resort has good and bad points. The units are the noisiest of any resort we've been to. There must be almost no soundproofing between units. Our first time there, we had a group above us having loud parties until the wee hours of the morning, which was quite annoying. The second time wasn't as bad - just footsteps, etc.

Otherwise, this is a great resort for kids, and we've gone back even knowing about the noise because of all the activities. There are two parallel water slides about 50-60 feet high with twists and curves that the kids (and Dad) loved. (Open summer only.) There's also an indoor pool, tennis courts, basketball hoop, large pond that you can fish in or ride around in paddleboats, outdoor shuffleboard courts, and the resort is right on the Chattahoochee River - fun to splash around in or float down on inner tubes.

The resort is also walking distance to the town of Helen, a German/Alpine-themed village with lots of shops, restaurants, etc. There's also hiking and nice waterfalls nearby.

I saw another review that really slammed this place. If that reviewer couldn't find the amenities, he must not have looked very hard - they're right down the hill from the units and all right near each other! It is noisy and not as well maintained as many other resorts we've visited, but we still liked it enough to go back. If you're looking for first-class luxury, this isn't the place, but for a fun family vacation, it seems fine to us.

  • Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
  • Activities: Good
  • Amenities: Very Good
  • Unit Satisfaction: Good
  • Family Friendliness: Excellent
  • Service: Fair

From journal Noisy but Nice for Kids

Alpine Crest

  • July 31, 2003
  • Rated 1 of 5 by jmtusa from Ellisville, Mississippi
Best Things Nearby:
Good tourist town. Offered food and fun for the family.

Best Things About the Resort:
Nothing.

Resort Experience:
It is very poorly kept. It was not a place of activities or entertainment. Inside pool was sickning in filth and deterioration. No whirlpool, it was condemned. All other locations on property was extremely deteriorated.

  • Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
  • Activities: Poor
  • Amenities: Poor
  • Unit Satisfaction: Poor
  • Family Friendliness: Poor
  • Service: Fair

From journal Alpine Crest Disaster

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