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Perfect lake location in open cove! Private dock, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 13353 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gainesville, GA
  • Lake Lanier
    1 min walk
  • Gainesville Theatre Alliance
    10 min drive
  • University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus
    10 min drive
  • Gainesville, GA (GVL-Lee Gilmer Memorial)
    11 min drive

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About the area

Gainesville

With a stay at this vacation home in Gainesville, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Lanier and Oaks Miniature Golf. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Chattahoochee River and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Midland Dog Park.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 1 min walk
  • Brenau University - 11 min drive
  • Wilshire Trails Park - 11 min drive
  • Chicopee Woods Golf Course - 12 min drive
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Mejor De Michoacan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Perfect lake location in open cove! Private dock, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit

This spacious, sparkling clean house on Lake Lanier, which we call Happy Ours, is the perfect lake getaway. Whether you’re celebrating an occassion or just want to spend time with friends or family, there’s room to be comfortable here. Situated on an open cove but not on rough "big water", you will be thrilled you found Happy Ours.

This beautiful home has bedrooms and bathrooms on three different levels, which offers privacy to your group. The main living area has a vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, and lots of natural light from the wall of windows that overlook the trees and the lake. There are also three separate decks, two of which are covered, and one has an outdoor kitchen and a fire pit.

Down at the lake you have full access to the large private dock with an upper sun deck and plenty of room for swimming, fishing, and just hanging out on the water. You are welcome to bring your own boat and leave it in one of the two slips.

The house is in a great location, just a short drive to downtown Gainesville and Lake Lanier Islands. If you’re in the mood to shop, you can visit the North Georgia Premium Outlets in Dawsonville. And there are lots of great restaurants in the area.

Check out this amazing house and start planning your next family gathering or friend retreat!


CALL FOR PET APPROVAL PRIOR TO REQUESTING A BOOKING. Typically we accept small, non-shedding dogs up to 25 pounds.

Bed Lay Out

1. King (Upstairs bedroom)

2. King (Main level bedroom)

3. Queen (upstairs bedroom); Single bunks in the same room.

4. Three single beds--not bunks (upstairs bedroom).

5. King (Terrace level)



Owner holds a real estate license in the state of Georgia.
License #252950.


Keywords: House, retreat, Lake Lanier
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a water park, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Joni Tuttle - Owner/Broker of Parkside Realty, Inc.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking anywhere except by fire ring.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Boating on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 3800 sq ft (353 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Dogs up to 25 lbs considered; $150/dog

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Perfect lake location in open cove! Private dock, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 182 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stacy w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly reccomend.
I would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a getaway. It is perfect for a large family and a great location close to shopping restaurants and hiking. The owner was wonderful very responsive and great communication. The outdoor areas were fantastic with large deck and great fire pit and grill area
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at Lake Lanier
The house was very clean and well appointed. Very comfortable. Great views with the leaves changing. Outstanding dock and lake access. Absolutely would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home in a great location.
We got displaced due to a hurricane and the host was wonderful and very accommodating! The home was clean, spacious, and held a 4 generational family!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness
October 2024
House was great. We had 10 adults and we all fit comfortably. Balconies and outdoor setup made it easy to hang out inside or out. Good location and closer than I thought we would be to stores and restaurants. Great communication with owner before and during the stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim E., Milledgeville

Liked: Cleanliness
Take your own supplies
Property was fine, Joni came over and fixed the TV problem quickly. Kitchen was stocked but low inventory of paper towels, trash bags, no bar soap at all and Blankets. We went to store and bought things we needed. But be aware to take all these things. Grill needed some attention for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for a girl's weekend getaway
This was a great location for our girl's weekend getaway to celebrate a friend. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate 10 ladies comfortably. The house has a great setup and there wasn't anything we needed outside of the suggested things to bring. Joni was great to work with and easily accessible to answer any questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very clean
This is a great location on the lake because it's not on the main thoroughfare. Businesses and restaurants are not far away. The house is very clean and has the kitchen dishes and cookware you would need. Part of the walk to the lake is quite steep, but it is well maintained. Just be aware. The houses nearby were quiet making it a peaceful getaway. We had a great visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
We stayed with our family of 12 and the property was absolutely perfect. The bedroom layout works perfect for multiple adult couples, or for parents with older children. The basement is super cozy and comfortable and allows plenty of room for playing games or watching a movie together. The dock at the lake was perfect and in a perfect location on the lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Great location, plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
My family fell in love with Joni’s lake house. Everything is as described, the location is great, and the lake is amazing. We will be booking again in the future. Thanks again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calley J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Lake house vaca
The house was amazing! The doc was so much fun. Everyone in our group loved every minute! We rented kayaks through the property manager. It was easy and inexpensive. The property manager was always communicating and friendly. This was one of our best vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane W., Ringgold, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Getaway
We had a great time! The house was exactly as described. Beautiful home!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W., Simpsonville, SC USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
This property was perfect for our group of 8 adults to enjoy our annual golf getaway. There was plenty of room for all to sleep and the basement area provided plenty of entertainment for our group to enjoy during the evenings. The shuffleboard amenity gave us a two night event of a friendly tournament. Additionally, the downstairs table along with additional fridge & sink/bar area was perfect for our poker night and allowed some of us older folk to save the wear on our knees from having to travel upstairs for food or drinks while enjoying the entertainment area. The dock area was beautiful & one of our members in the group caught a decent sized Bass fairly quickly. Plenty of fish seen around the area to further enjoy if interested. The outside firepit & grill area was awesome and was used on our first night by the group. The grill was easy to use and large enough that we were able to cook 24 burgers on one cook. The owners were excellent to work with and even accomadated to some of our group that happened to be in the area as early arrivals. They checked on us the day of arrival to ensure we all arrived safely and checked to make sure we didn't have any further questions or needed anything. We absolutely loved this property and will definitely keep it top on our list for any future trips. This is definitely a property that is well worth the money for what you receive in return!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

DiAnna C.,

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
Our multigenerational family enjoyed our spring break here with plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed the outdoor kitchen and fire pit and the dock allowed us to bring our boat along for the fishers in the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Retreat
This rental was well appointed, super clean, and accommodated 3 adult couples and a single amazingly! It is rare that you find a rental with 3 king sized bedrooms all ensuite. Not only that, if we had the kids with us, this house could have accommodated 5 of them. Wow! The three levels of this house allowed each member of our group to have their own space to retreat to, and then the living room and porch was expansive enough to allow all of us to congregate together. The driveway also easily fit 3 cars and could fit many more if necessary. Loved the peaceful dock and the alcove where the house is situated. I can't say enough about this rental, it really was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

S F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Lanier Ga in winter.
Enjoyed home on lake! Beautiful and very clean! The host is near by and very responsive! Had great few days! Thank you,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holidays at Lake Lanier
This house suited all our needs and expectations. Thanks for helping us celebrate
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tania M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving on the lake
The house was a wonderful choice for my family of 12 to spend the week of Thanksgiving. It was large enough that we could all spread out and cooking Thanksgiving was made easy with their fully stocked kitchen. We also loved the great outdoor areas of this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl’s Weekend
We selected this property for our annual girl’s weekend as it is close to a nearby spa and winery. The home is beautiful, secluded, and well appointed with everything we needed to have an enjoyable stay. The owner lives close by and reached out multiple times prior to our arrival and after we got there to make sure everything met our expectations. Check in was super easy! The layout of the house is perfect and certainly allows plenty of room to relax and have privacy if you need for different age groups. Our group consisted of Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, and Cousins coming from 5 different locations so we enjoyed the space to be together, cook, and enjoy each other’s company. The main living space was plenty large enough for us to do this without feeling cramped. We are a family of great cooks! It’s always important to us for the kitchen to be well stocked with most everything we need to cook up a wonderful meal. This property did not disappoint! The outdoor kitchen space and adjoining patio area were beautiful and allowed us to have views of the lake. We also loved the fire pit! The porches have plenty of furniture to sit and enjoy the views and peaceful privacy. Our party of 6 really had a wonderful time at this lakeside property and would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great fall weekend with family
We had a wonderful time! Our family had a great time down by the lake, grilling out on the gorgeous patio, and had plenty of space to spread out inside and relax in the house. Perfect week for our yearly family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwenn O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay
Joni’s property is exactly as listed. Beautiful house and location. Communication was excellent. This is not our first stay here and not our last
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf trip
Great place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Labor Day weekend
This house was great for our group of friends with toddlers. The basement space gave us a place to hang out while the kids were asleep at night where we wouldn’t accidentally wake them with our conversations. Having 2 refrigerators made it easy to hold food for several families. The dock was great for afternoon swims in the lake. The house is at the end of the cove so not too much boat activity. We rented a boat from Port Royale marina that was super close to the house. Highly recommend that. Plenty of parking & outdoor space for hanging out in. We were very pleased with the whole experience. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unforgettable Family Getaway at Lake Lanier
Our family recently took a trip to Lake Lanier and stayed at a house that exceeded all our expectations. The layout was fantastic, with an abundance of bedrooms and bathrooms. What really impressed us was how clean everything was. We had no problem finding space to store our belongings, thanks to the spacious bedrooms and the empty pantry in the well-equipped kitchen. To make the most of our lake experience, we rented a boat from Port Royale Marina, which was conveniently located nearby. Taking the boat to dinner was an absolute blast and added an extra element of fun to our trip. We would highly recommend this option to anyone looking to fully enjoy the beauty of the lake. We have to give a shoutout to our amazing host, Joni. She was incredibly responsive and went above and beyond in providing us with valuable information about the area. Her generosity with her time contributed greatly to the success of our trip. If you're looking to have a fantastic time at Lake Lanier, I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023