Lakefront family home w/ private 2-story dock & NEW outdoor deck for dining!
Look forward to exploring Lake Lanier on kayak, lounging on the 2-story boat dock 120 steps away, and relaxing on the screened-in porch, all at this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom vacation rental house with additional sleeping space to comfortably sleep 8! You've found your home away from home at this spacious retreat!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Family-Friendly Cove | 4,800 Sq Ft | Paddleboards + Kayak | Fire Pit
Get away to Lake Lanier for some family bonding and relaxation in nature when you book this spacious home, the ideal spot for your next escape from city life.
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin XL Beds | Bedroom 4: King Bed | Bonus Room: 2 Twin XL Beds | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play
OUTDOOR LIVING: *Newly added deck for grilling & dining for 8 people, private dock, 2 paddleboards, kayak, Adirondack chairs, covered patio, screened-in porch, patio furniture & outdoor dining area, gas grill, direct lake access, private yard, family-friendly cove (for swimming)
INDOOR LIVING: 3 Smart TVs w/ cable, 2 gas fireplaces, ceiling fans, 2 dining tables (each seat 8), desk workspace, books, games, ping pong table, high chair & walkers/bouncy seats for babies and toddlers provided
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central air conditioning, linens, towels, complimentary toiletries starter set, hair dryer, keyless entry, washer/dryer
FAQ: Outdoor steps required for access, Ring doorbell (front door and backyard), community golf course access (w/ fee, paid on-site), interior motion detector (part of security system, no cameras or noise detection), firewood not provided, quiet hours (10:00 PM - 8:00 AM)
LAKE DAYS: Lake Lanier (on-site), Toto Creek Park and boat ramp (1.9 miles), Lumpkin County Park (3.7 miles), Athens Boat Club (9.6 miles), Big Canoe Marina (25.1 miles), Petit Cove (25.1 miles)
GET OUTSIDE: Chestatee Golf Club (walking distance), Consolidated Gold Mine (12.2 miles), Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville (17.2 miles), Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area (21.1 miles), Amicalola Falls State Park (22.6 miles), Burnt Mountain Preserve (30.2 miles), Eagle's Rest (31.0 miles)
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS: Poole's Mill Bridge Park (20.8 miles), Gibbs Gardens (25.1 miles), Feathers Edge Vineyards (31.5 miles), Chattahoochee National Forest (33.8 miles), Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery (35.7 miles), Sharp Mountain Vineyards (39.1 miles)
AIRPORT: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (64.7 miles)
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Dawsonville
Located in Dawsonville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chestatee Golf Club and Regal Dawson. Consider Tumlin House & Vineyard for a night out or Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 61 min drive - 67.6 km
Getting around
Gainesville Station - 28 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Circle K - 9 min drive
Dunkin' - 10 min drive
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - 9 min drive
Burger and Shake - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakefront family home w/ private 2-story dock & NEW outdoor deck for dining! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront family home w/ private 2-story dock & NEW outdoor deck for dining!?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront family home w/ private 2-story dock & NEW outdoor deck for dining! on 25 Jul 2026 start from £283, 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 Lakefront family home w/ private 2-story dock & NEW outdoor deck for dining!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lakefront family home w/ private 2-story dock & NEW outdoor deck for dining!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lakefront family home w/ private 2-story dock & NEW outdoor deck for dining!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lakefront family home w/ private 2-story dock & NEW outdoor deck for dining! located?
This family-friendly Dawsonville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Chestatee Golf Club and Lake Lanier. North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall and Regal Dawson are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
What a great place - we liked it so much we have booked again.
Maretta G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2026
We’ve had guests come back, but you’re our first rebooking while at Holly Hideaway! We are so glad you loved the property and you’re in for a treat this fall! Thanks, Maretta!
The host, Collins, is so nice and very responsive. The house is located in a great neighborhood and is very clean and spacious. There were 6 adults and we had plenty of room and it felt like home. It was decorated for Christmas which we loved. It’s stocked with all the dishes and pots and pans that you’ll need. The back covered porch is nice to sit out and look at the lake and watch the deer. I definitely would book this house again and I recommend it.
Angela G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2025
Thank you for the feedback, Angela! We are so glad you enjoyed your "Christmas in Dahlonega" while staying the weekend at Holly Hideaway! We would love to have you back again when it's warmer and your group can take advantage of the water!
The house was exceptional! Plenty of comfortable bedrooms and living spaces. We loved the kitchen, cooking 2 meals a day for a week, we had everything we needed in the fully stocked. The house also had a dishwasher and washer dryer for Guest convenience. The deck had plenty of seating and deer were spotted daily! Perfect experience from start to finish!
Missy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
We are SO glad you made the most of all the property has to offer! Thank you for the feedback and for taking such great care of our home. Come back soon!
Excellent host w great communication, beautiful home had everything advertised and we had a family Thanksgiving with everything we needed, great football watching space, nice neighborhood, comfortable beds. Cold weather prevented us from partaking of the lake and multitude of toys! However the view was lovely. Thank you for making our family event a memorable one.
Sandi D.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2025
We are so glad you had a comfortable family Thanksgiving in our home, Sandi! We hope to see you again real soon!
The property was beautiful, from the little furry critters, to the deer herd that crossed the property every evening. Neighbors were friendly and the house was perfect and gave us all enough space to relax at our own pace
KAY A.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2025
We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay at Holly Hideaway, Sarah! We would welcome you back anytime. Take care!
The property was just as listed. Beautiful furnishings, comfortable beds, excellent quality linens and fully equipped kitchen. We enjoyed relaxing on the screened in porch. The host was very helpful and good communications. Would definitely recommend this property.
Very comfortable with plenty of room for the six of us. Could comfortably accommodate two additional adults
Mark M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2023
We appreciate your feedback, Mark, and are glad your family was able to comfortably enjoy your vacation at Holly Hideaway! We would welcome you back any time!
The property was stunning and very spacious. My family loved everything about it. We only wish we had more time to relax there. The host was great and very helpful. The checkout process was straight to the point, clear and simple. We loved it.
Collins and her family have an amazing house on the north side of Lake Lanier. The house is comfortable, well equipped, and very clean. The location to stores and restaurants is convenient. Close to Cleveland, Dahlonega, and Helen for many adventures. Highly recommend! Collins is one of the best most informative hosts!
The host was absolutely great! Communicated so much from start to finish, this was very helpful. Had all the info for everything around the area and more!
The house was beautiful and so clean, had tons of games, floats, paddle boards, and more for our kids! I would stay there again and reccomend for anyone else that has a family!!
Brandon M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
Thank you for the great feedback, Brandon! We enjoyed hosting your group and are glad you got the most out of all the activities the property has to offer (and that the rain held off for y'all!!). We would welcome you back anytime!
We are six friends from high school and this was our annual "girls' trip." We loved the house because it was perfect for our group with plenty of beds and bathrooms. We liked that the house was on the lake and the views were very nice. The neighborhood was fun to walk through and we were just a short drive from area shopping.
Tara W.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2022
Owner's Response: "We feel honored your group traveled all that way to stay at Holly Hideaway! We would love to host you again in the future!"
This is a beautiful, clean, fully equipped house. They had everything we could possibly need in the kitchen, and more! Looking forward to coming back!
Stephanie E.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2022
Thank you for your kind feedback, Stephanie! We are so glad you enjoyed your Christmas at Holly Hideaway and do hope you'll visit again when the weather is conducive to enjoying the lake (the actual water; not just the views!).
We had a great time the house is beautiful and in a very quite neighborhood we saw deer every day. It’s very close to all the stores and activities. I did alot of cooking and the kitchen is well stocked with appliances and pots and pans. The views were Awesome and we had fun playing ping pong and roasting marshmallows everything was perfect 😊
Sheila A.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2022
We’re so glad your family enjoyed your time at Holly Hideaway and were able to enjoy all the property and area has to offer! Come back when it’s warmer so you can enjoy the lake! We’d welcome you back anytime! **PLEASE NOTE - I accidentally clicked only 4 stars when reviewing Sheila and her group. That was a typo on my part and VRBO does not allow edits to stars, only deletions!?! HOWEVER, they were great guests and get all 5 stars in all categories! Even our cleaning crew said they were great guests!!**
Amazing house in a beautiful neighborhood. I loved the screened in porch for coffee in the mornings and evening hangout. We saw lots of deer, babies, mommas and bucks. Ping pong games were fierce to let off some energy! The dock was a fun place to spend the day, paddle boards, kayak and floats.
Aaron R.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you for your feedback, Aaron! The screened-in porch is my absolute favorite place to be so we're always happy when others find it relaxing as well. We loved hosting your groups and appreciate how well y'all took care of the property while also enjoying yourselves! And - happy y'all got to see lots of deer!
The house was perfect. It had everything we needed to have Thanksgiving. There was plenty of hot water for 8, the beds were comfortable and plenty of places to relax with a cup of coffee and watch the wildlife or a read a great book. There is plenty to do inside and around the home. We stayed a week. We rented a boat for a day, played golf at the local golf course which was really nice, did a winery tour in Dahlonega and played tennis/pickleball. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to stay in the area.
Christopher W.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2024
Thank you so much for the great feedback, Chris! We love that your families feel your time at Holly Hideaway was worth it! Y'all sure did pack a lot of activity into your stay and we would gladly welcome you back in the future!
A group of us stayed at this incredible house (8 adults total) for a family wedding and the house surpassed expectations. The house was laid out really well, the house was fully stocked with everything needed to have a great trip, and the house was located in a beautiful vacation. Unfortunately, it rained our entire trip but any pockets of sunshine and we went for runs around the neighborhood, paddleboarded on the lake, or just hung out in the super comfortable house (full decorated for Christmas, which was lovely!). Couldn't say enough nice things about the stay and for Collins, who was quick to respond and help us make the most of our trip.
Emma H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2023
Thank you for such great feedback, Emma! We are so glad the property exceeded your expectations and you made the most of the area despite the weather! We would gladly host you and your family again so please reach out the next time your travels bring you back to North Georgia!
Well appointed Lake House with quiet North end dock
We had a wonderful family retreat at the Holly Hideaway. The house has everything you would need to enjoy the lake even if you do not have a boat. We love the quieter north end of Lanier and were able to enjoy wake boarding, tubing and paddle boarding safely with our 6 year old twin grand kids. The adult kids were also very pleased with the amenities. If you love golf this would also be a great place to stay. I was not sure what to expect and overpacked. Just add your suitcases and groceries and you are all set. We will recommend this property to others.
dawn m.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2021
Owner’s Response: “Thank you, Dawn! We appreciate your feedback and so glad your family enjoyed your stay at Holly Hideaway!”
Opportunity to get the family together, which had not happened for a while. We gathered firewood in the woods, made a fire, had smores and a lot of fun! Enjoyed great dinner in one night (Dump & Bake recipe) and had a riot with Connect-4 game with the 7 yr old ending the night as the champion. Went to Suwanee to watch the kids soccer games and enjoyed an evening dinner at Montaluce Vineyard. Did some retail therapy at the outlet mall followed by Kani's Hibachi dinner. Enjoyed the screened in porch and all home spaces. In all, great memories!
Michael C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
What great feedback, Michael! Lots of good recommendations for future guests! We are so glad y'all were able to reconnect with family and enjoy the property and surrounding areas. We would welcome your family back anytime!
Absolutely perfect property for our family lake vacation. From a great layout (kids in the basement) to very comfortable furnishings, the house and property met and exceeded all of our expectations. The homeowners were very helpful and their app for the property was awesome! The bedding and linens were exceptional (I even checked the sheets for the brand to buy for home) and the kitchen was well stocked with every appliance and accessory we needed. Really LOVED the two story dock and played with the kids for hours tossing a football around in the water. Rented a boat one day and got full use of the boat slip and lake… to include fishing and tubing. The location was perfect with Publix and Walmart only 10 minutes away. Beautiful neighborhood with peaceful evenings. Would definitely stay here again when returning to Lake Lanier!
Wende B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2024
Wow, Wende! Thank you for a very comprehensive review of what made your week at Lake Lanier so enjoyable! When we furnished our home we tried to think of everything that we look for in a vacation home and ensure our guests feel like they're in a comfortable home vs. a "rental." Also, love hearing that you made good use of the TouchStay app! So much more convenient than when on the go! We would welcome your family back anytime so please let us know when your travels bring you back to Lake Lanier!
About the host
Hosted by Collins Foster
I am a Georgia native who spends 97% of my time watching my daughter play softball, washing softball uniforms, planning softball team meals, and avoiding being asked to manage GameChanger stats at softball tournaments! The other 3% of the time I manage my private practice as a Licensed Master of Social Work and try to sneak away to the lake with my husband, daughter and Labradoodle as much as our schedule allows!
My family has been spending long weekends on Lake Lanier for the past 14 years! It started with renting a boat, then buying a boat, and then we lucked upon Holly Hideaway in the spring of 2021. Until we can make Holly Hideaway our full-time residence, we enjoy sharing our home with guests who have traveled as far as Texas and Oklahoma to spend time in North Georgia!
Why they chose this property
Holly Hideaway is a cozy, yet spacious, home located in the Country Place neighborhood tucked in the back of Chestatee (a separate community) located directly on GA 400, 5 miles north of the North Georgia Premium Outlets. Guests enjoy a quiet, family-friendly lake retreat with a private dock in a low-traffic cove.
What makes this property unique
Guests of Holly Hidaway have access to our private dock, kayak, paddle boards, game room with ping pong table, and several board games for non-stop entertainment! To ensure our guests are comfortable, we deliberately furnished three of the 4 bedrooms with king-size beds. The fourth bedroom and additional bonus room each have two (2) twin XL beds which makes sleeping arrangements easy! Because we are parents, we know how cumbersome traveling with allllll the baby equipment can be. Therefore, we have stocked Holly Hideaway with all the essentials including a Pack n' Play, highchair, walkers, stroller (for walks; not for car rides), and more!
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests