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Escape to the tranquility of this Lake Lanier cottage, where you can unwind with a gas firepit table on the deck or relax in an air-bath tub. Enjoy fully furnished nights with plush king size bed, chef’s kitchen and beautiful garden views from the outdoor porch or side deck overlooking Lake Lanier.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier - Book now for summer fun at Lake Lanier!

  • Welcome to Dawsonville and one of North Georgia’s most intriguing locations, Lake Lanier. Here you will enjoy beautiful North Georgia mountains, vineyards, outlet shopping, hiking trails, etc. Only an hour north of Atlanta. This quaint studio cottage has all you need for a perfect getaway.
    You will enjoy fully furnished nights with a plush king size bed, fully stocked chef’s kitchen, and a custom designed master bath with a stand-up shower and a beautiful air-bath tub. Comfortably heated floors are included for colder nights and a gas firepit table on the deck.. On warmer evenings you will enjoy sitting on the outdoor porch, overlooking the tranquil garden of evergreens or on the newly added side deck with views of Lake Lanier.(Please know that we are on the lake, but we do not have a dock.)
    This will be a perfect alternative to a hotel stay for you while visiting Lake Lanier, North Georgia mountains, wineries, or Dahlonega. We live right around the corner on the lake with a two story dock complete with lounge chairs on top. We also have two kayaks and a paddle board that are available with access to the lake from our dock. You are more than welcome to hang out on our dock and fish/swim. I also have parking for a boat and you’re welcome to keep it at my dock while you are there. Also, if you would like to rent jet skis, here’s a link to use. https://lanierluxuryjetskirentals.com/index.php

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please turn off the heat or air conditioner, Please put all dirty towels, and robes in the tub
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Dawsonville, this cottage is on a lake. Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall and College Square Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Atlanta Motorsports Park, or consider a night out at Tumlin House & Vineyard. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Dawsonville travel guide
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Dawsonville, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier
    Lake Lanier
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Amicalola Falls State Park
    Amicalola Falls State Park
    35 min drive - 28.9 miles
  • Unicoi State Park
    Unicoi State Park
    64 min drive - 45.4 miles
  • Avalon
    42 min drive - 36.2 miles
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
    60 min drive - 40.7 miles

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 Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier - Book now for summer fun at Lake Lanier! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier - Book now for summer fun at Lake Lanier!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier - Book now for summer fun at Lake Lanier!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier - Book now for summer fun at Lake Lanier!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier - Book now for summer fun at Lake Lanier! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Lake Lanier and within 6 miles (10 km) of Regal Dawson and Chestatee Golf Club. North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall and Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 216 reviews
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Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph J I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Donna (host) was absolutely amazing. She is very accommodating periodically checking in if we needed anything. Unit had all you could ever need as far as amenities go. Would give her 10 stars if possible! We would love to come back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darrell C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Without a question Donna is the best host/owner my wife and I have ever had. The property is excellent for Two people but Donna adds something special to our normal experience. The house is fully stocked with just about anything you need, including some foods and snacks. And Donna was always available for any questions or concerns we had. We highly reccomend the Host and property. And we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little get away space. Clean and comfortable. Donna goes above and beyond as a host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Anniversary get away

Cozy cabin with great amenities and wonderful hostess. Perfect location to see and explore this beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Celia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is great! Donna, the host, was a perfect host. She left supplies in the kitchen for our stay. She asked me in advance what we like to drink. She had drinks and food waiting when we arrived at the cabin. Rooms were decorated for Christmas and clean. We were celebrating our anniversary and she had a card and sign over the bed wishing us a happy anniversary. She made us feel special and we will always have fond memories of our time spent at the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arlene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful little house! We just loved staying there. We were impressed with all the extra little touches that Donna went to that made our stay so memorable. And such a nice woodsy neighborhood with views down to the lake. We will definitely be looking for any excuse to come back…soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wish I could rate higher. This was one of the best VRBO’s that we have stayed. Donna made everything so special and personalized. The cabin was well equipped , very very clean, and beautiful! We will definitely be repeat customers. Thanks again Donna!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin Z.

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

Above and Beyond

Such a lovely place with great decorations and very cozy. Everything was amazing, comfy and more thoughtfulness than any other place we have stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a little gem! We enjoyed peace and quiet and had a lovely rest at the Lakeside Retreat. We were spoiled by our host Donna who is very caring and her place were fully stock with everything you need. It was very clean and spacious for a couple to enjoy a quick get away for a week or weekend. Donna we will be back, thank you very much for checking on us often to make sure we have what we needed. We will definitely book the Lakeside Retreat again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arnoldo y Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Donna went above and beyond throughout our stay at the lake side home. There was a fridge stocked up with breakfast items and drinks, as well as a fully stocked kitchen. The bathroom was filled with all necessities and it also had a jetted tub. The Wi-Fi was excellent speed technology in every room was so cool. Everything was easy to use because there was instruction to everything. We had a blast using the grill outside. There was a binder with instructions on how to check out, amenities around us outdoor activities. Everything that we could need to expand our stay on the area. DoorDash did not find it Complicated to find the home when we had deliveries, Donna went above and beyond. I will definatly be returning!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diego Q.

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

Best Cabin in Dawsonville

From beginning to end, host was very hospitable, checked up on us frequently, and provided many food items and extra toiletries. Cabin was great, views were great, town and surrounding area was beautiful. 10/10 would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

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

Short GetAway

Our stay was wonderful! The hospitality shown by the owner was exceptional and the effort she put in to make us feel welcomed is unmatched!! The home was adorable and very comfortable and clean! The location is perfect, kinda secluded and tucked away but still close enough to restaurants and shopping. I definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a getaway for 2
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Comfy, Cozy, perfect!

The host Donna goes above and beyond to make this little cozy home perfect. We enjoyed everything about our stay. Clean, comfy bed, easy to find, quiet and fully stocked. Great birthday getaway for just the two of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was the best place I have ever booked, it stood out over every single place I have ever stayed. My husband and I were in town for a family wedding in Dawsonville, and we had several other family members who did not have as excellent of an experience as we did. Our room was spotlessly clean, but also so warm and inviting, and just perfect. Donna was the best host. She had messaged us before our stay to see what we liked to drink, eat, snack on, and she had everything and more than we asked for available. We were just looking for quiet, cozy and nature, and we got that and more. I wish we could have stayed longer. We will definitely recommend this place to friends and family, and most definitely will stay there again when we need to visit family in the Atlanta area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

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

Best VRBO rental ever!

Our cottage was as lovely as it looked in the photos. It was comfortable, clean and beautifully appointed, with our comfort in mind. The refrigerator was well stocked (and even included the wine of my choice!), and there were fluffy, soft robes provided. Donna spared no detail to insure our comfort and enjoyment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

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

Gorgeous & Relaxing Getaway

We felt so welcomed when we stayed here! The fridge was well stocked. It was very tastefully decorated and we felt at peace in this home. The furnishings are nice and the bed was comfortable! It’s a nice quiet neighborhood too! The perfect little retreat! Would 100% recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Best VRBO we have stayed at

Wonderful experience Donna was the best ,VRBO was decorated beautifully.She checked on us freq to make sure we had everything we needed, we loved it quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome!

We loved staying here! Very quiet and safe area, but close to everything. Donna was a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JANET C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have never felt so welcomed as we did here. The host exceeded every need and want. The space was perfect - clean, warm decor ( loved the birds and words of encouragement!), comfortable bed, huge shower, fluffy towels, bathrobes and a better stocked fridge than i have at home. Our anniversary celebration was a smashing success. Donna communicated clearly and even let us visit her home's pier to fish. She is a #1 Host!! The location is close to anything you need - restaurants, groceries and great lake views. Highly recommend to anyone. We would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

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

Best VRBO ever!

Clean and beautiful VRBO - the host is amazing and the cabin was stocked with everything you will ever need! You will love this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So many positive things to say about our stay. First and foremost, Donna is the ultimate hostess! She checked on us several times, and even stopped by to meet us. She contacted us prior to our arrival to find out what kind of snacks and drinks we like so that she could have them waiting for us. Not only were those items there, but she also had eggs, bacon, cheese, breakfast items, fresh fruit, and several types of sodas/teas/water for us to choose from already stocked in the fridge and freezer. The cabin was just as described and was perfect for our 2-person stay. We went for New Years, and it was still decorated for Christmas, which was an added touch of decor. When we arrived, lights were on, both TVs were on and tuned in to Fireplace Apps, candles were lit, and a personal note from Donna awaited us in the kitchen. My regret is that I can’t give her more than 5 stars. Book this location—you won’t regret it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

Trip to Dahlonega

Our stay at this property was excellent. It exceeded our expectations. Ms. Donna was extremely attentive to our needs. Cabin was extremely clean and cozy. Can't say enough good things about this location and would rate it above 5 stars if we could.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

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

Welcoming Cottage

The VRBO owner is welcoming and checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Lots of stocked snacks, drinks, and a great variety of Keurig coffee flavors. The cottage is just the right size for two. Nice bathroom, kitchen and comfortable bed. The location at the lake is scenic and Gainesville and Dahlonega are not far away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

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

Beautiful Property, Great Hospitality!

This property was just as cute as the pictures. The cabin was spotless and well maintained, the fridge was filled with all of the necessities and then some - and Donna even grabbed a few of our favorite snacks and beverages, a very welcoming touch. Donna's hospitality is top notch, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Extremely clean rental, extremely well stocked, great host! This is such a lovely cabin. Everything was perfect! Ms Donna had fresh flowers, a bottle of wine and a sweet goodie bag for us. This is a beautiful area to explore. We had a fantastic time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024