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Lake Therapy | Hot Tub + Private Dock Retreat
PRIVATE DOCK + HOT TUB + LAKE ACCESS 🌅 Escape to Lake Therapy Retreat on Lake Lanier — a peaceful lakefront experience designed for adventure and relaxation. Enjoy a private dock, hot tub under the trees, kayaks, paddleboards, fishing, swimming, BBQ grill, outdoor shower, and fire pit. Unwind by the water while deer pass through at sunset. Perfect for couples or small families up to 4 guests. 🚤 Ask about pontoon boat & jet ski rentals during your stay. Gear & life jackets included. No pets.

Lakefront Lodge w/ Dock & 7 Private Sleeping Areas
"Sweet Tea on the Dock" offers the ultimate getaway. Our 7,000 sf luxury lakefront home offers 7 private sleeping rooms with king/queen beds and multiple indoor and outdoor living areas to comfortably fit your entire group! Spend your days on the expansive deck or dock, swimming or boating, fishing, kayaking, and creating lifelong memories together. Kayaks, paddle board and more included for free. Located just minutes away from great restaurants, shopping, hiking and more, Sweet Tea has it all!

Lanier Cove House 🚤 Waterfront Lakehouse with Dock
This charming home on Lake Lanier is ideal for those looking to relax and unwind! Spend your days boating, swimming in a secluded cove, fishing, reading, making s’mores and enjoying lakeside fun. The home has a private dock with direct lake access and is just five minutes by boat to Gainesville Marina. The house is fully stocked and features high-speed wifi, smart tv, popular board games, wood-burning fireplace, and back deck dining with gas grill. Or enjoy an outdoor fire under the lights!

Charming lakefront cottage on Lake Lanier w/dock
Our charming Kampa Cottage on Lake Lanier is a ideal location for vacation getaways for Families-Couples-Friends. The house has 3 bedrooms/3 full bathrooms and comfortably sleeps 7-8. It offers big unobstructed panoramic views of the lake, year round deep water and a large covered private dock. You can lounge on the dock, fish, swim, kayak, boat, visit Margaritaville/ Lake Lanier Islands, dine at Park Marina, rent jet skis and paddle boards, hike, picnic and much more for a fun filled holiday.

The Toasted Marshmallow- Mtn/Lake view + Generator
The Toasted Marshmallow is a log cabin overlooking Lake Blue Ridge with amazing views of the lake and mountains. Located in the Aska Adventure area, we're just a short drive to Lake Blue Ridge where fishing, swimming, and boating are available. Carefully curated touches throughout the cabin are sure to touch on your definition of a cabin getaway. From the cozy reading nook to the craftsman firepit and the arcade gameroom, we’re sure your group will have a great time. Please read House Rules.

Hygge House | Lakefront & Dock | Hot Tub | Gym
Recently named a Top 10 lake house rental in the Southeast & featured on Netflix, the Hygge House was designed as the ultimate Hygge-inspired cabin on Lake Lanier. For a video walkthrough, search YT for: The Hygge House - Video Walkthrough - Lake Lanier - Gainesville, GA Hygge is Danish for acknowledging a feeling, space, or moment as cozy, charming or special and this home embodies that spirit and is the perfect location for guests to relax, unwind, and reset. Your happy place awaits!

Lake Lanier-Maison du Lac -Pvt Terrace Level
Sleeps 4 in Queen br and on bunks in library. . $35 pp extra charge for more than 4 guests. Pvt entrance to large and spacious lower level. Private patio and fire pit overlooks the lake. I live on the main level and avail if you need anything. 18 ft ceilings and french doors look onto lake. Large tv area, library, bunk room, pool table and bar. Full kitchen. May use dock, kayaks, canoe, grill. Secluded cove for swimming, fishing. Special situations and longer stays are an option!

Lakeside Retreat - Perfect Getaway for Couples
Lakeside Retreat is a cozy cabin perfect for couples on Lake Lanier. It is located in Dawsonville, Georgia with close proximity to numerous wineries, downtown Dahlonega, outlet mall shopping, wedding venues, and so much more. The kitchen and bathroom are stocked with most anything you might need while traveling. You will love the jetted tub as well as the comfy king bed. (You will have the entire place to yourselves as the basement portion is currently being used as storage.)

Forest Retreat | Walk to Lake, Hot Tub & Games
Discover Forest Retreat Cabin — your private Blue Ridge hideaway just 5 minutes from downtown! Walk to Lake Blue Ridge through peaceful forest trails, then unwind in the hot tub or cozy up by the fire pit under the stars. Inside, enjoy the sunroom with panoramic forest views. ⭐ Walk to Lake Blue Ridge ⭐ Hot tub & fire pit ⭐ Arcade games & Smart TVs ⭐ Covered porch w/ grill ⭐ Fast WiFi & stocked kitchen Perfect for couples or families — unplug, unwind, and make memories today!

Lakeside Lodge (hot tub & sauna)
Enjoy lake and mountain views in this updated oasis amongst the trees. Whether you're looking for an outdoor adventure or a rejuvenating escape, we have it all! Situated on a five acre lake, enjoy the private dock and use of our two paddle boards and canoe. After a day of hiking, decompress in the hot tub and sauna. Tons of space to gather both indoors and outdoors, we hope you'll enjoy all the modern amenities while reconnecting with nature. Just 12 minutes to downtown Ellijay!

Waterfront Cabin w/ Hot Tub
This rustic cabin has one master bedroom and a second separate sleeping area downstairs. There’s a dock w/ deep water and tons of outdoor space. Enjoy the fire pit, hot tub and lake view. Just a short walk to the dock & ideally located mid lake. Duckett Mill Boat ramp is minutes away. Easy access to both Port Royal Marina with Pelican Pete's & Gainesville Marina with Scooggies. 20 min to 400 & 985 Well behaved dogs are welcome with a $110 non-refundable pet fee. Limit 2. No ca

Luxury Escape on Lake Lanier
Think cabin meets lake house. Come enjoy a private jacuzzi surrounded by forest, or relax on the party dock overlooking a perfect sunset. If you're the outdoor type, enjoy a swim or boat ride on the calm Northern Lake Lanier waters or spend the day fishing. We have a Big Green Egg, a firepit, and plenty of kid toys. This immaculate luxury 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features luxury finishes & is fully equipped. It is set up as a true second home, not a bare-min airbnb rental
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Lake access house rentals

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Lake access cottage rentals

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Blueberry Cottage at Lake Lanier (Pets Welcome!)

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The Architect's Cottage on Bishop Lake

Lakefront Oasis w/Pontoon - Jacuzzi & More

TLC: The Lake Cottage
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ900 | ﺩ.ﺇ900 | ﺩ.ﺇ889 | ﺩ.ﺇ944 | ﺩ.ﺇ929 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,014 | ﺩ.ﺇ970 | ﺩ.ﺇ944 | ﺩ.ﺇ900 | ﺩ.ﺇ900 | ﺩ.ﺇ900 | ﺩ.ﺇ922 |
| Avg. temp | 7°C | 9°C | 13°C | 17°C | 21°C | 25°C | 27°C | 27°C | 23°C | 17°C | 12°C | 8°C |
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60 of Gainesville vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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Gainesville stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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