Summer is better at the lake! Great lake views. Easy walk to dock.
House, 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 11)
Blue Heron Cove is the perfect spot for your lake vacation. Located on a huge cove, this waterfront property has lake views from almost every room. The house comes with a private dock with party deck on a quiet area of the lake in Gainesville. Bring your boat and park your trailer in the spacious driveway. You can also rent a boat from close by marina.
The Blue Heron Cove house is well suited for family gatherings, a family reunion, 4 couples or even buddies in town for a fishing tournament or a golf getaway. The property is only a few steps to the dock and lake, and the grassy area gently slopes to the water. The professionally built outdoor kitchen and the fire ring make the outdoor spaces complete and enjoyable in all seasons. The house is convenient to shopping and restaurants in Gainesville. Lake Lanier Islands Resort and water park is about 25 minutes away.
There are 4 bedrooms (see below) and 3 full bathrooms and one half bath. There is one bedroom on the main level and the other 3 are upstairs. Two of the 4 bedrooms open to the upstairs deck and have wonderful lake views. You can watch people tube, ski or fish from the house or dock and enjoy the sunset as well. The main living area has large windows overlooking the lake. The kitchen and the eating area can seat 10 people comfortably for dinner. There is seating outside on the patio as well.
WI-FI is available. There are two flat screen TV's (satellite service); one on each floor.
On the dock, you can sit and enjoy the sun on the upper part of the large party dock or stay below for more shade or fishing. Either location allows for a great view of lake activities. Port Royale is the closest Marina. Balus Creek or Mountain View are the two closest boat ramps. If interested, we have kayaks and paddleboards available for rent.
We are a residential location and cannot accommodate a large EVENT. Family gatherings, couples, mature women or men's groups are fine and welcome. If you have more than 10 or 11 people, please inquire about suitability of space. We strive to maintain our home in pristine condition and have found party events are not in keeping with the vision for our vacation rental. Thank you for your understanding.
**For additional sleeping capacity (3 adults), you can add the guest house for an additional fee, which has a king and queen bed with private bath. Inquire with owner for details.
***For gatherings that call for double or triple the space, check out our sister properties only 1 door down VRBO# 427011 or next door VRBO# 2784449.***
Bedroom Lay Outs
1. King (Ground floor bedroom); private bathroom.
2. King (Upstairs bedroom) - lake view- opens to deck. Shared bath.
3. Queen (Upstairs bedroom) and day bed with trundle in sitting area (2 twins). Perfect views; Opens to deck. Private bathroom.
4. Queen (upstairs bedroom). Shared bath.
Property manager
Joni Tuttle - Owner/Broker of Parkside Realty, Inc.
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no parties or events. If you want guests other than occupants to be on property for any reason, please message owner prior to booking.
No smoking or vaping in the house, on any covered areas, deck or dock.
Maximum number of vehicles is 6, unless approved. Please let owner know if you are bringing a boat trailer and the length of the trailer.
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Gainesville
Located in Gainesville, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. College Square Shopping Center and North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Lanier and Elachee Nature Science Center. Travelling with kids? Make time for Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, or head to an event or a match at Road Atlanta. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Gainesville, GA
What's nearby
Lake Lanier - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
Chicopee Woods Golf Course - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
Brenau University - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 19 min drive - 15.5 km
Getting around
Gainesville Station - 11 min drive
Restaurants
RaceTrac - 4 min drive
Diletto (Inside Talpa) - 7 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 8 min drive
KFC - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Summer is better at the lake! Great lake views. Easy walk to dock. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Summer is better at the lake! Great lake views. Easy walk to dock. ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Summer is better at the lake! Great lake views. Easy walk to dock. ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Summer is better at the lake! Great lake views. Easy walk to dock. located?
This family-friendly Gainesville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Lanier, Oaks Miniature Golf and Chattahoochee River. Elachee Nature Science Center and Wilshire Trails Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Awesome views of the lake. We docked a boat easily and enjoyed the fire pit and outdoor space! The host was very responsive. We highly recommend and would definitely return.
This home worked perfect for our group. Total of nine occupants. Six adults, three children under six. The location gives you that remote lake atmosphere but if a grocery run, shopping, or wanting to eat out is desired, your within ten minutes of about anything.
We were in Gainesville for our daughter's wedding, and decided to rent this house with our friends. This is a great house with everything that we needed. The area is quiet, the dock is great, and the view of the lake is outstanding.
A wonderful spacious floorplan, on an almost level lot. We caught lots of fish off the dock, and enjoyed the outdoor kitchen and grill. Property manager was helpful and attentive to any question. Would definitely return!
Great location right on the lake! House was very accommodating, but could have used a bit more cleaning and spider web removal. Other than that, my folks had a great time celebrating a family milestone. I would use this location again.
Joni was a wonderful host and communicated appropriately before and during our 4-night stay. The property suited our family’s needs (a long list) very well. We would definitely stay there again.
The house was one of the cleanest VRBO homes I have ever stayed at. The house was terrific with a terrific view. The manager was extremely easy to contact and made sure everything went well.
Kevin B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Michelle W., Tampa FL
26 Sept, 2015
Love this place!!
This was a great property. It was clean, updated, well kept, and a great location on the lake. We really enjoyed staying at this property.
The property was clean and quiet. Enjoyed sitting on the back porch drinking my morning coffee viewing the lake and listening to and watching the wildlife. Enough room for our family of four generations staying there. Communications with property owner was very good.
We have stayed in this home once before and found the home to be well maintained and perfect for our growing family. Ideally located very near where I grew up so that our family can use the spillover space at the rental to ease some of the hosting our Mom used to have to do.
Wonderful stay during Christmas time. House perfect for our family of 5. Beds very comfortable, and all our communication with the host was informative, quickly answered and friendly! 5 stars!
This home more than lived up to our expectations. Perfect kitchen for family meals, beautiful yard and amenities for enjoying fresh air and sunshine, and everything in between. Plenty of shopping and restaurants in the area. We will definitely be back!!
We had a fantastic experience on Lake Lanier. Lake house has so many amenities especially outdoors. Location is close to everything and surprisingly very quiet.
Brian H.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
About the host
Hosted by Joni Tuttle - Owner/Broker of Parkside Realty, Inc.
Retired-- time to own a place at the lake.
My daughter-in-law, Joni Tuttle, manages the property. Joni holds a real estate license in the state of Georgia. GaRE License #252950
Why they chose this property
This house was the perfect location on the lake for me ~ close to my son's lake house. When all the family and grandchildren are in town we can all gather right there together on the lake for a fun time. The lake views in this house are wonderful and the walk is extremely gentle to the dock.
What makes this property unique
The view is absolutely fabulous and one of the main reasons for my purchase. The short walk to the dock is also nice.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests