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Waterfront vacation rentals in Gainesville

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A spacious luxury home is set within a lush wooded landscape, surrounded by tall trees. A large driveway leads to the entrance, highlighting the stone and wood exterior. The garage is visible on the left, complemented by manicured gardens and outdoor seating areas.
Home in Gainesville
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews

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!

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Home in Gainesville
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviews

Hot Tub under the stars/Jet SKI Rental-Dock

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

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Home in Gainesville
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews

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!

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A serene view of Lake Lanier is captured, framed by lush green trees and vibrant foliage. The calm water glistens under the sunlight, leading towards a covered dock that extends over the lake, creating a picturesque scene of nature and tranquility.
Home in Gainesville
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 271 reviews

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.

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A vibrant scene showcases two golden retrievers playing in a shallow stream, surrounded by lush green foliage. Behind them, a cascading waterfall flows over rocky tiers, creating a soothing sound and enhancing the natural beauty of the forested landscape.
Cabin in Oconee County
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 383 reviews

Secluded Waterfall Cabin.

Romantic, rustic cabin at the base of a 35-foot waterfall, nestled in the middle of 16 secluded acres surrounded by national forest that extends to the Chattooga River. This magical get-away caters to those with an adventurous spirit. Hike from the cabin to additional waterfalls, bike down Turkey Ridge Road to Opossum Creek Trail and the Five Falls or drive two miles to the Chattooga Belle Farm. The Waterfall Cabin is a joy to us all, and we hope you love it as much as we do. No cleaning fee.

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The living area features a blend of wooden beams and stone accents, with a large window overlooking serene lake views. A cozy sectional sofa and stylish coffee table sit beside a modern fireplace, while a flat-screen television is mounted on the stone wall.
Cabin in Gainesville
5 out of 5 average rating, 203 reviews

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!

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Cabin in Blue Ridge
5 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews

Awesome Creek Cabin - Wide Rushing Creek

QUAINT♥️COZY♥️CABIN♥️DIRECTLY ON WIDE NOISY CREEK The ultimate perfect setting for a couple seeking a relaxing getaway. Cabin offers a breathtaking view, as well as sound, of a wide rushing creek! Hot Tub on an open deck perfect for viewing the creek during the day and stargazing at night. Enjoy and relax at the new stone patio fire-pit area right next to the soothing tranquil creek. Screened-in porch as well as two levels of open decks where you can SEE and HEAR the flowing waters!

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Home in Gainesville
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 153 reviews

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!

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Cabin in Ellijay
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviews

2BR Riverside Escape | Hot Tub · Fire Pit · Loft

Sit by your personal fire pit and listen to the Cartecay River move past you. That's the experience at A More Better Cabin, a thoughtfully designed modern cabin on 150 feet of riverfront in Ellijay, Georgia, where the details are good enough to notice and the setting is good enough to forget everything else - Sleeps 4 | luxury linens + modern fixtures - Hot tub, bed swing, movie projector & outdoor fire pit - Direct river access for tubing & kayaking - Superhost care—always a message away

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A spacious upper sun deck is bathed in warm, colorful light from the sunset over the lake. Comfortable seating areas, including tables and lounge chairs, are arranged around a hot tub. An American flag gently waves in the breeze, completing the serene lakeside view.
Guest suite in Oakwood
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 217 reviews

Mt Plattmore on Lake Lanier Terrace

Lakeside with 3 Bedrooms 2 baths. 2 secure entries including a private rear entry. Beautiful wide views of the Lake, clear deep water, great fishing. Upscale resort-style double boat slip dock with huge 32x32 upper sun deck 20 ft up from water surface. The private apartment has a full kitchen, open living space, fireplace, patio and a gated deck with hot tub. Also features a large rock patio with fire-pit & access to sauna & fitness room on main level. Theatre room available upon request

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A charming exterior view of the home is surrounded by lush greenery and mature trees. A stone pathway leads up to the entrance, where a spacious deck with seating overlooks the forested area, inviting relaxation among nature.
Home in Gainesville
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews

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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Cabin in Dahlonega
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews

Creekside Cabin w/ Hot Tub/Near Wineries/Sleeps 4

Serenity Cabin is a romantic mountain retreat at the 5-star rated Cavender Creek Cabins in Dahlonega. This cozy 1BR/1BA cabin sleeps up to 4 and features a full kitchen with new appliances, a gas fireplace, and a furnished deck with grill. Relax in the private hot tub overlooking Cavender Creek, or enjoy shared amenities including walking trails, a stocked fishing pond, fire pits, and peaceful forest surroundings—just minutes from downtown Dahlonega and local wineries.

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    Gainesville vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ 404 per night before taxes and fees

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  • 4.9 Average rating

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

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