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Lanier Waterfront Cabin retreat. GA mountains, 5Br w/Dock, Grill, Fire pit +more

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View from the dock of the cove and outward toward the channel.
Boating in the cove at dusk
Relaxing screened-in porch. Overlooks the lake and shoreline.
Main floor living area
A view to the screened in porch and lake beyond.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Dawsonville, GA
  • Place, Lake Lanier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Amicalola Falls State Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bunk & Single

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Downstairs queen

1 Queen Bed

Main floor queen

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs King

1 King Bed

Upstairs single & bunk bed

1 Large Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Main level bathroom.

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upstairs bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lanier Waterfront Cabin retreat. GA mountains, 5Br w/Dock, Grill, Fire pit +more

Lake level is up and at full pool! Spend your weeks or weekends on Lake Lanier fishing, boating, and entertaining on the single slip party dock! This charming 3600 square foot cabin home is deceptively large! Renovated open floor plan concept with Great Room featuring tin ceiling from Peachtree Records in Atlanta! Pot Belly Stove can heat the entire home! Lake Lanier views from three levels including the screened in porch. 4 bedrooms, plus a bonus room and 3 full bathrooms, gives you plenty of room for the entire family and your friends! Quick access to GA 400 means a short ride to shopping, restaurants, and tourist attractions such as Dahlonega, Atlanta Motorsports track in Dawsonville, Cleveland and Helen. Features upgraded gig speed wifi with unlimited data!!!

The home is on the shoreline and nestled in the trees with a view of the lake from all three levels. The upstairs "crow's nest" deck is just off the King Bedroom and offers breathtaking morning and evening views of the woods and lake while you sit and drink your coffee or adult beverage in the covered siting area. The Screened porch off the main level provides views for the entire family, and the covered downstairs patio has seating for 12 around the patio table plus room for more. Stainless steel propane grill is ready to cook anything you imagine. You can also roast up some marshmallows around the fire pit and make up some s'mores for dessert. The home is located between two very convenient lake Lanier recreational parks, each with boat ramps. Nix Bridge to the South and Toto Creek to the North and only minutes away. There are several marinas nearby. You can rent a boat from one the close by marinas, or bring your own, (lake levels permitting)*. We also have a 4 person paddle boat at the dock which guests can use free of charge.

Very easy walk from the home to the lake.

The kids (kids of all ages) can enjoy the pro-level foosball table and the Wii system in the gaming room at basement level. 2 big couches and an ottoman give them plenty of room.

*** Absolutely NO house parties or more than 12 people on premises. Absolutely no pets or smoking. If you and your guests can't abide by these rules, please look for another property. Thank you.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ABSOLUTELY NO HOUSE PARTIES!!
12 people max on the property at any time, not just staying at the property. Name must be on the guest list to be on-property. 5 vehicles max.
Persons who are wishing to rent the pontoon boat MUST have at least 1 year of RECENT experience operating a boat. This is an insurance requirement.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 986422vb
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.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dawsonville

Located in Dawsonville, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Regal Dawson and Chestatee Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park and Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. Consider Tumlin House & Vineyard for a night out or Bowen Center for the Arts if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Dawsonville, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 35 min drive - 46.2 km
  • Avalon - 41 min drive - 57.9 km
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 60 min drive - 65.2 km
  • Unicoi State Park - 60 min drive - 74.9 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lanier Waterfront Cabin retreat. GA mountains, 5Br w/Dock, Grill, Fire pit +more pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lanier Waterfront Cabin retreat. GA mountains, 5Br w/Dock, Grill, Fire pit +more?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lanier Waterfront Cabin retreat. GA mountains, 5Br w/Dock, Grill, Fire pit +more on 22 Aug 2026 start from £255, 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 Lanier Waterfront Cabin retreat. GA mountains, 5Br w/Dock, Grill, Fire pit +more?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lanier Waterfront Cabin retreat. GA mountains, 5Br w/Dock, Grill, Fire pit +more?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Lanier Waterfront Cabin retreat. GA mountains, 5Br w/Dock, Grill, Fire pit +more?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lanier Waterfront Cabin retreat. GA mountains, 5Br w/Dock, Grill, Fire pit +more located?

This family-friendly Dawsonville holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Lanier, and within 6 mi (10 km) of North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall and Chestatee Golf Club. Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park and Regal Dawson 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. 139 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location less than 5 miles from Dawsonville. Easy access to/from Atlanta in about an hour. Nice location with plenty of parking and very large home. Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Thank you, John. I'm glad you and your family had a great Mother's Day weekend at the cabin. You guys left it super clean, almost like no one had even been there. You are welcome to come back anytime! Safe travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our daily shopping in Dawsonville and Deloniga. The Outlets in Dawsonville are excellent. We had great meals at every restaurant we went to. If you are visiting during the Holiday in December I highly recommend making reservation at the restaurants a day or two in advance. The Deloniga parade was super fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a great location. We used the whole house and the dock. Lots of parking and the firepit was great. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful family Thanksgiving at the cabin. There was plenty of room for all 10 of us. The cabin was clean and kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots and pans, etc. We were able to easily cook a Thanksgiving meal for ten. We have often stayed in VRBO rentals and Michael was the best host we have ever had. He responded right away to every question we had, and even left a delicious pie for us when we arrived. We hope to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2025
I am ecstatic that your family had such a wonderful time at the lake cabin.You guys left the place in amazing shape.Thank you so much for that.You are welcome to come back any time and hopefully you can do so over the summer so you can enjoy the lake even more! Happy holidays and Merry Christmas 🎅
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vicki s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property. We had plenty of room for our whole family. Loved swimming in the lake and fishing. We were also close to some great shopping. We felt like we were far away from everything but were still able to go do things if we wanted to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as advertised. The owner had open lines of communication and trequentky checked in to make sure we were enjoying our stay for a a family wedding weelend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind words. Your group is welcome back any time. Congratulations again on the nuptials.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

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

Lake

Very nice place to stay on the lake to fish and swim!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2025
So glad you enjoyed it. Please come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristy c.

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

Loving the memories!

Such a peaceful, quiet area. Easy to get to and close to restaurants and shopping. Perfect for me, my grown kids and grandkids with lots of room and plenty of things to do. We made some great memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael, our host, was extremely helpful and polite. He answered any questions almost immediately and offered suggestions as well. The house was as expected. Large enough for all of us; the kitchen had everything we needed; chech-in process was very simple as were the checkout instructions. We didn't utilize the dock but our visit was to see our niece and great-niece.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Rose D.

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

Family lake time

Beautiful property with all your needs. Plenty of room for 6 kids 4 adults. Close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Awesome place to stay

Thanks for the hospitality and comfortable stay. Great place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy K.

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

Great location on lake

Plenty of beds, lots of indoor and outdoor seating and large kitchen table. Great location on lake and cabin is near any shopping you could want.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Skyla P.

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

Relaxing Cabin

It is a great spot. Plenty of space for kiddos. The dock is in a nice quiet cove.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren S.

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

Dawsonville Lake House

We found the house and property to be just what we needed to have terrific family time. We felt at home there and it was so quiet and peaceful. The beds were comfortable and the layout fit our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

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

Beautiful Lanier lake house

Easy check-in/checkout process, and the accommodations were perfect for all 12 of us. Michael was a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Dawsonville

Great stay!! Mike, owner, was great. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2020
Thank you again Karen! I appreciate the kind words. I strive to provide an experience that exceeds expectations! All the best to you and your group!
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacey P.

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

Short stay

We really didn’t spend much time at the property, just a place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael H.

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

Golf trip

Great house to have 9 guys base out of for a weekend of golf, food, and watching football!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2022
I am glad your group enjoyed the property. Great golf courses nearby with the closest only 10 minutes away. Not everyone wants to spend all their time on the lake and we get that. Have a great rest of your year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ursula M.

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

Nice cabin with a nice lake.

Cozy cabin with everything you need to make your stay comfortable. The neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. Michael the owner, was so thoughtful and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Best VRBO that I’ve stayed in

The place was exactly as described. Suoer clean. Owner is very friendly and went above and beyond the call to make my stay comfortable. Extremely quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Will likely stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2024
Thank you sir. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate how well you took care of the cabin. Please come back anytime. Have a great summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesseca H.

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

Amazing communication!

Loved Michael and Nikki’s home! Perfect for our yearly vacation! House was big, cozy and clean! Will rent again if it’s available!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Great cabin on the lake!

We had a great weekend stay at this cabin!! They have a wonderful 2 story dock and a quiet cove. We loved the screened in porch and the unusual ceilings in the main area. Mike is very easy to work with and extremely accommodating ! We hope to visit again soon :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Sally, Thank you so much for the kind review. We thoroughly enjoyed having you and your guests at the cabin We are so glad that the weather was so awesome and that you were able to use the dock. and bring your own boat to enjoy as well. We hope you'll come back soon and stay with us for a few days longer. Maybe even use the pontoon that is now available. Please don't hesitate to reach out any time! Thank you. Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Beautiful Cabin on Lake Lanier

Very easy to find. Clean with all amenities necessary to meet your vacation needs. Easy to contact host. Access to pontoon and lake a plus if you have boating experience. Easy access to restaurants and grocery stores. Highly recommend this wonderful vacation destination!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great all around - thanks!

No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rex B.

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

Lake life

Everything was fantastic !!?!?
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2020
Rex, Glad that your group had such a good time. I know you enjoyed your fishing time with your friends and relaxing at the house. You mentioned you would like to return in the future, please remember that I provide discounts for returning guests! Be well.

About the host

Hosted by Michael

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Living on the lake and have enjoyed it so much that I felt strongly that others should also have the opportunity to experience this lifestyle. With this in mind, I purchased a nearby home from the original owners and upgraded key areas while leaving the lake charm intact in others.

Why they chose this property

On the lake but only minutes from civilization! Outlets and major grocery stores only 10 minutes away.

What makes this property unique

The country charm, along with nearby city amenities and shopping make this an ideal location. The "Crow's nest" covered balcony / nook allows for a chance to get away from city life, but you are still connected via the Wifi and Direct TV satellite provided. The screened porch is big enough for everyone to enjoy. The house has stained glass windows through out, cedar paneling through out and the tin ceiling from the old Capitol records building in Atlanta. Extras include a thermo-electric wine cooler, a George Foreman grill, coffee maker & electric tea kettle. Full set of dishes and silverware for 12. Microwave, Stove, Refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine & dryer. Central heat and A/C along with a Cast Iron Pot Bellied stove which can keep the entire house warm on those cold N. Georgia nights.

Fresh bedding with allergy protection covers on every mattress. Plenty of towels.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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