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Waterfront Retreat on a Lake Lanier Cove w/ Dock

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A wooden dock extending into a calm lake, with a covered seating area and a boat docked on the right.
Screened Porch | Smart TV | Telescope
A wooden deck with a grill, chairs, and an umbrella.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting on the wall.
A dining area with a round table, white chairs, and a vase of flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Lanier

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Dawsonville, GA
  • Place, Lake Lanier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Mall of Georgia
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Game Room)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Dawsonville

Located in Dawsonville, this cottage is on the waterfront. Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and Smithgall Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bowen Center for the Arts and Atlanta Motorsports Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Yahoola Creek Tennis Center or Bobby Bailey Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Dawsonville, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Avalon - 37 min drive - 52.6 km
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 53 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Mall of Georgia - 59 min drive - 68.3 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Retreat on a Lake Lanier Cove w/ Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Retreat on a Lake Lanier Cove w/ Dock?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Retreat on a Lake Lanier Cove w/ Dock on 7 Mar 2027 start from £593, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Waterfront Retreat on a Lake Lanier Cove w/ Dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Retreat on a Lake Lanier Cove w/ Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Retreat on a Lake Lanier Cove w/ Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Retreat on a Lake Lanier Cove w/ Dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Lanier and within 6 miles (10 km) of North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall and Regal Dawson. Countryland Golf Club and Hampton Golf Village are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and nicely decorated!! Beds were very comfortable!! Very convenient to downtown Dawsonville. Hope to come back next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2025
Thank you for the awesome review. We hope to host you again soon at Mermaid Cove. Safe travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable. Cozy and relaxing. We are in the area several times a year and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Thanks for your feedback and for staying at Mermaid Cove. We work diligently with our team to maintain the property. We would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! The property was spotless and exactly as described. The location is perfect in a quiet cove with an easy walk to the dock. The host was responsive and helpful throughout. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite place we’ve stayed so far! Enjoyed fishing down on the dock. The house is comfortable and the beds are comfy. Close to many attractions (Amicalola Falls, Helen, Dahlonega, etc). Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Lanier cabin

Great experience after all.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lake Life getaway!

We are constantly on the go with crazy schedules, this vacations spot is exactly what we needed. Kids love the fishing and hike up and down to the dock tired them out. Nearby we found ice skating, hiked stone mountain and Margaritaville had a snow tubing adventure the kids loved. We really enjoyed our stay, and hope to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Celebrating the graduate.

What a wonderful place to connect as a family. Wonderful walk to the dock to enjoy the water in a private cove. House was the perfect size , very comfortable and felt like home. The owner was responsive and very easy to work with . Oh and it rained the whole weekend - and we still had an amazing time out in the screened porch!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcoming & Comfortable

Welcoming. Clean in every aspect. Spa like considerations with luxurious and comfortable bedding and towels. Owners placed great consideration with decor and meeting your needs in mind. View is wonderful. Location was excellent for North Georgia Revival and Christ Fellowship Church events. Host was gracious and welcoming. We will definitely revisit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lake House Gem

We spent fifteen days and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Thanksgiving with our grandchildren. Can't get better than that. Great spacious house plenty of room to spread out. Lake living at its finest. Very quite neighborhood. We saw deer in the yard, which makes you think you are in the country, but it's very close to shopping and restaurants. Our host was awesome and very welcoming. We will diffentely stay there again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Weekend Getaway

My wife and I arrived to a clean house that had eveything we needed to start our weekend off. the owner sent us a text to let us know the home was ready for us to check in at around 2PM on Friday which we thought was very nice of him. additionally, he offered to leave a light on if we were going to get there late. The home has a lovely screen in porch area where you can enjoy coffee in the morning. There is a short path leading down to the lake and boat dock. There is also a nice area downstairs with some games and stuff, however, we mainly utilzed the upstairs area. The home is close to lots of stuff we shopped at the outlet stores, hike at Sawnee Mt. Preserve and visit with family in Roswell. Over all we found it a nice place to spend the weekend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake house was really cute! The space was perfect for the amount of people we had and the kids loved the bunk beds in the basement. I really appreciated them having essentials available also like soaps, detergent, and trash bags. We enjoyed sitting and fishing on the dock too! The host was great about communicating and the space was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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