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Lake Retreat - near wineries, shopping & hiking. Pet friendly. Game room!

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and fitness centre

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View of house from dock
Beautiful four-story waterfront on Lake Lanier
Front porch
Main level living, dining and kitchen, wood burning fireplace, and tv
Main level dining area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 85000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake Lanier
  • Place, North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall
  • Place, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Bunk Beds

Office 1

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Lake Retreat - near wineries, shopping & hiking. Pet friendly. Game room!

Due to county regulations, we can only advertise the house sleeps 8.

LESS THAN 5 MILES FROM SHOPPING, GROCERY STORES AND RESTAURANTS

Luxurious, 5000 square foot, four level house, on a deep water cove on Lake Lanier! Located in a private, beautiful setting, with gated driveway. Only 40 minute drive from Atlanta, on Georgia 400. Two miles off the main highway.

The house features 26 foot ceiling with a glass wall overlooking the lake. Luxurious master bedroom, gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors. Two dens, three large decks overlooking the lake, fully equipped gym, billiards table, ping pong, Sonos system on main level and terrace level. Three Roku Smart TVs and two wood burning fireplaces. Wired for high-speed internet connection. Private dock with party deck, just bring your boat (or rent it nearby) and tie to private dock. Swim in the cove's calm water or relax on the party deck and enjoy the beautiful views. Fish for bass, crappie and catfish from the dock. There is convenient access to public boat ramp, Nix Bridge, and gas marina, Athens Boat Club, to refuel your boat.

Only five miles from the North Georgia Premium outlet mall, groceries (delivery available to the front door via Instacart!), 15 minutes from the charming historic town of Dahlonega and the beautiful North Georgia mountains. Movie theater, restaurants and wineries only minutes away. Golf, white water rafting, horseback riding hiking at Amicalola Falls, are nearby. Close to the best hiking and mountain biking in Georgia. Spend a weekend or a week, you'll never want to leave!

Keywords: Lake House Spring Break Shopping Hiking Wineries

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$25/day/pet and no pet on furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No pet on furniture - additional cleaning fees will incur

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

Dawsonville

Located in Dawsonville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Chestatee River Diving Bell and The Historic Holly Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park and Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. Travelling with kids? Consider Atlanta Motorsports Park and Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hunting.
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Dawsonville, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 31 min drive - 46.2 km
  • Mall of Georgia - 50 min drive - 66.8 km
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 54 min drive - 57.8 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Retreat - near wineries, shopping & hiking. Pet friendly. Game room! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Lake Retreat - near wineries, shopping & hiking. Pet friendly. Game room!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Retreat - near wineries, shopping & hiking. Pet friendly. Game room!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Retreat - near wineries, shopping & hiking. Pet friendly. Game room!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Lake Retreat - near wineries, shopping & hiking. Pet friendly. Game room! located?

This family-friendly Dawsonville holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.3 mi (0.5 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

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 233 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean convenient and Sherri was extremely responsive! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is amazing! Beautiful views. Tons of rooms. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation spot
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake Lanier home, located approximately 20 minutes from Dahlonega and just miles from shops/restaurants in Dawsonville. Communication with Sherri (host) was very good and she provided everything for our stay. We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, perfect location on the lake. We loved it and highly recommended! We will be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha J.

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

Amazing stay - will be back

This house is amazing. The dock was great, close location to everything we needed. So much fun for all of our family and friends that we had up with us. The communication with the host was great, and she was very helpful with planning. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and the cove in which it’s situated are wonderful! We had 5 adults and 2 children in our party and had lots of space in the house for everyone. And the property manager responded immediately to all my questions. I highly recommend this house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Best lake getaway

What a great multi-family property! The house was clean and stocked with all the necessities, the property manager/owner was accessible at all times and very helpful - even let us check in early! Could not recommend enough!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

Love this house!

This sis the second time we have rented this house. We just love it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Lake House Memories

House was great. 4 floors so everyone had a lot of space. Family enjoyed swimming in cove and Lanier Luxury Boat rentals was a very close and dropped the rental boat and kayaks right off at our dock. Beautiful area and lots to do close by. Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc D.

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

Great relaxing stay

Property was in great shape and had everything we needed as well as everything that was promised in the listing. Check in and check out was a breeze and the area is beautiful. Would definitely recommend a stay here!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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

Great Home and Manager!

The home was perfect for our group. Very clean, spacious, well-stocked, and accurate pictures. Close to activities in Dahlonega, Gainesville, etc. and plenty to do for all ages without leaving the home.Sherri is a fantastic property manager. She sent docs with restaurants, things to do, directions, supplies, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

christina k.

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

Great spot!

It was a nice house and perfect for a big group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Family Trip

Beautiful home right on the lake. Very spacious and comfortable. Right near town with tons of fun things to do and great restaurants. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick & Jill W.

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

Great Stay!

Very nice property - very well maintained, equipped and spotless. We plan to book this property again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Diane R.

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

Great family gathering

We were in town for a wedding and this place accommodated our families needs very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great place

Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

annette c., Ohio

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

Spacious and comfortable

We stayed here primarily to visit wineries in Dahlonega. Easy access and beautiful countryside.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne J.

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

Beautiful, roomy, clean, relaxing.

Had everything we needed. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary S.

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

Golf getaway!

awesome place for our first annual golf trip. Will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cozette M.

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

Lake Lanier Getaway

We absolutely loved the property and our stay. The pictures don’t do it justice. Large home with everything we needed. Perfect spot on the lake. The hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Stay on the lake

I thoroughly enjoyed the house. Everything you need for a family to spread out and relax. One thing to keep in mind is there are only 2 tv's. Depending on the group size, you might want to plan for that on inside days. Great house no complaints noon check out was much appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anand M.

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

Great

Property wws great. Amenities were great. View was grwat. Host was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amy H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

50th Birthday

Best friends getting together to celebrate my 50th! We had a great time! Lake time, winery time and just good company.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sherri Helms

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We love the lake and are excited to share our home with you!

Why they chose this property

Dawsonville is an awesome location! It is close to Atlanta and provides access to both Lake Lanier and the North Georgia Mountains (we love hiking Amicalola Falls)...and BONUS - all the delicious GA wineries and the North Georgia Premiums outlet shopping!

Languages:

English

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