
Waterfront holiday rentals in Gainesville
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Deluxe Romantic Retreat inside Big Canoe - hot tub
"Evermore" is a unique Treetopper designed for couples who desire a little more. Located in the gated resort style community of Big Canoe, "Evermore" sits on a hillside overlooking beautiful Lake Petit and McElroy Mountain. The interior features a plush King bed, large shower with rain shower head, heated tile floors, remote gas fireplace, remote controlled window treatments, smart tv, open airy kitchen with beautiful finishes. The hot tub is only a few steps away on the private terrace deck!

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.

Private Detached Apartment | Safe Area | Near ATL
Your private, renovated Sandy Springs retreat—perfect for couples, families, remote work, and travel nurses. Safe, quiet, design-forward, with quick access to the greater Atlanta metro. ☑ Private entrance ☑ King Nectar bed ☑ Queen trifold floor mattress (great for kids & extra guests) ☑ 328 Mbps WiFi + desk ☑ Full kitchen ☑ Washer + dryer ☑ Pack ’n play + toys ☑ EV charger ☑ Modern, calming design “Pictures don’t do it justice!” 7 mins → DT Dunwoody 15 mins → Alpharetta 25 mins → DT Atlanta

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.)

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

Lake Lanier – Garage Apt – Maison du Lac
Beautiful Southern Living Home on Lake Lanier. Garage apartment with one Queen bed, bath, bfst nook and sitting area. 20 minutes from Downtown Gainesville, Dahlonega, and the Premium Outlets. Situated on a cove in the N Ga country side. Guests may use dock, canoe, and kayaks. Perfect for the business traveler, student, or someone in between living situations. Very quiet, private and peaceful. Monthly to month rentals. Life happens. Special situations also considered.

Lakeside Retreat on Lake Lanier
Relax, unplug, and enjoy beautiful Lake Lanier in a secluded country setting surrounded by rolling meadows and protected woodlands. Our 2nd floor, garage apartment is perfect for your next lake vacation. We welcome our guests to enjoy the tranquility of our apartment space on stunning Lake Lanier. Easy access to GA 400 offers shopping, dining, and activities; there's plenty to do for every guest. We'd love to show you around and share our lakefront property with you!

Luxury Treehouse Cabin on Chestatee River
Perfect for a romantic couples getaway, small family vacation or a small group of friends! Enjoy our little treehouse nestled by the Chestatee River in Dahlonega, GA. Spend your day hiking the nearby trails, being lazy in a hammock by the river or visiting historic Dahlonega. Don’t forget to visit a winery or two to find out for yourself why Dahlonega has been called, “The Napa of the South”. Short Term Rental License: STR-21-0016

The Perfect Getaway in the North GA Mountains
This memorable place is anything but ordinary. The Loft at Brookside is located in a strategic setting in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The Loft is designed to be modern, but very original with personal touches by the owners. It is easy to reach and with lots of amenities makes the vacationer relaxed in the natural setting. Close to the Chattahoochee River, hiking, tubing in Helen, Georgia wineries and much more.
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Mountain Lakes Retreat

Newer Cabin/Condo-Directly on Toccoa River No Pets

Walkable 2BR Riverfront 2nd-Floor | Balcony

RiverLife on the Chattahoochee, Downtown Helen, Ga

Chickadees Lake Lookout | Big Canoe, Lake View

Downtown Helen Riverfront Condo 1BR 1BA 2nd Floor
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $358 AUD | $345 AUD | $365 AUD | $381 AUD | $369 AUD | $401 AUD | $409 AUD | $386 AUD | $353 AUD | $389 AUD | $396 AUD | $395 AUD |
| 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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4.9 Average rating
Gainesville stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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- State Farm Arena
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Georgia World Congress Center
- Georgia Aquarium
- Ponce City Market
- Little Five Points
- World of Coca-Cola
- Marietta Square
- East Lake Golf Club
- SkyView Atlanta
- Six Flags White Water - Atlanta
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