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Beautiful Lake Front Cottage

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A spacious living room with a large sofa, a wooden dining table, and a television.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, pendant lighting, and white cabinetry.
A two-story house with a balcony, a driveway, and a lawn.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture overlooking a lake.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and a wooden floor.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Lanier
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Gainesville, GA
  • Place, Lake Lanier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brenau University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful Lake Front Cottage

Welcome to The Blue Cottage on Lake Lanier—your perfect escape for a romantic couple’s retreat, a peaceful long weekend, or a fun getaway with friends and family.

Located less than 15 minutes north of downtown Gainesville and just over 20 minutes from charming Dahlonega, this cottage offers the ideal blend of convenience, comfort, and lakefront relaxation.

Step inside and discover a surprisingly spacious home behind its quaint exterior. The gourmet eat‑in kitchen features an induction range , plus dedicated wine and coffee bars. It’s thoughtfully stocked with all the essentials you need for your stay.

Beyond the kitchen, the expansive great room offers multiple gathering areas, a 70" smart TV, additional dining space, and access to a large screened‑in porch—perfect for morning coffee, evening meals, or simply enjoying serene lake views. The main level also includes a comfortable King Guest Room with a smart TV.

Downstairs, enjoy a second living area with a 70" smart TV, a pool/ping‑pong table, and cozy seating. This level also includes a spacious guest room with two queen beds.

Follow the gentle path to your private dock with party deck. Rent a boat from a nearby marina, bring your own (ramp located minutes away), or simply relax with the provided water toys and unforgettable sunsets.

We’ve designed The Blue Cottage with the same touches we’ve loved in our own vacation stays, and we’re committed to making your visit effortless and enjoyable. If anything comes up, we’re just a call away.

A starter supply of paper towels, toilet paper, dishwasher pods, dish soap, and K‑Cups is provided. Kroger is less than 2 miles away, and Publix is approximately 3 miles away for additional needs.

We hope you love The Blue Cottage as much as we do.

Please Note:
• Jet skis at the dock are not available for guest use; rentals are available at local marinas.
• Accessing the property by boat requires passing under a low‑clearance bridge. Water levels vary, and some vessels may not be able to pass.
• Pricing is based on double occupancy. Additional guests are $50 per person/per night. Please enter the correct guest count when booking.
• Unauthorized additional guests will result in a $500 fee plus nightly charges. Maximum occupancy is 6 guests.
• A Ring doorbell camera is installed at the front porch. Only registered guests are permitted on the property.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Please leave dirty towels on shower floors.
Please leave dirty kitchen towels in sinks
Please place bagged garbage in large garage garbage bins
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No loud music outside at any time. Any noise complaint can result in removal from property without refund of rental payment.
Your guest count during your stay cannot exceed the # provided during booking. An add'l charge of $50/pp per night will be charged for add'l guests.
If the actual guest number exceeds 6, you may be asked to leave the property and forfeit any fees already paid.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2949233vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Smithgall Arts Center and Gainesville Theatre Alliance are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit College Square Shopping Center and North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Quinlan Visual Arts Center and Interactive Neighborhood for Kids. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gainesville, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Brenau University - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 21 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Lake Lanier Olympic Park - 22 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Mall of Georgia - 47 min drive - 61.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Papa's Pizza To Go - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lake Front Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Lake Front Cottage?

As of 11 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Lake Front Cottage on 6 January 2027 start from NZ$2,091, 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 Beautiful Lake Front Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake Front Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lake Front Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lake Front Cottage located?

This family-friendly Gainesville holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Lanier and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chattahoochee River and Chattahoochee Golf Club. Quinlan Visual Arts Center and Smithgall Arts Center 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. 38 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We been to many places around the world but didn’t think to find the best place to stay in our home town! House is beautiful, mindfully and stylishly decorated, host is the kindest and most helpful host, beautiful location and deck next to the pool, I could go on and on about how amazing this place is!! I would give it 100/10 if I could! Already looking forward to book this amazing home again! Thank you Kate and Rich!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I do think you meant to say lake..and not pool! :) You guys were so nice to communicate with and hope to have you as guests again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home. Turned out to be a great weekend on the water and perfectly situated for us. Leaving us a cake as a welcome gift was very much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Thank you for being such wonderful guests and we hope to see you and your family up on the lake when you are visiting again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a place on Lake Lanier, look no further. This is a wonderful spot from every perspective. Highly recommend it to all. Kate is over the top friendly, communicative, informative, helpful, kind, generous and accommodating-- just outstanding overall. The house is beautiful, stocked with everything you can hope for and sitting a few steps away from the lake. We spent three days here and truly hated to leave. Have been staying in rental properties for many years and have never, ever been happier. We hope to return often.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I'm so glad your stay was such a positive experience. Thank you for choosing our home, and we would love to welcome you and your family back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing week. House was perfect and completely comfortable. We would stay here again and again.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and do hope you come back and stay with us again when you are visiting the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is amazing! It's super clean, fabulously decorated and equipped with more than everything we needed...and that view! The host was great. Do yourself a favor - rent this home. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2026
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to being able to host you again! Great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing lake front property! Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful

Beautiful, has everything to make your stay delightful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 November 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your time! Thank you for taking such great care of the house! Spotless!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place

The house was very clean and well maintained. Will definately be staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

We had a wonderful relaxing weekend. The home was even better than the photos.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
We are so happy you and your friends enjoyed you stay! You were incredible guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

This place is amazing. The house is clean and beautiful! One of the best VRBO's we have visited!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! You were great guests and hope you come back for another visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake House!

Our family had a great stay at this beautiful Lake House! Beautiful views of the lake and sunsets! Nice lake deck and use of very nice canoe on the lake was great as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your time at The Blue Cottage and thank you for taking such good care of our home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake House

Beautiful Home and very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2023
Your family & friends were the epitome of the perfect guests! We hope you will come stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely time at Blue Cottage

We had a wonderful vacation at the Blue Cottage! The home is beautiful and incredibly clean. Every need is considered. Kate was very communicative and answered every question, some anticipated before I could even ask. We would certainly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2025
We are so happy you had a great time, despite the thunderstorms everyday! We love having guests like you and would love to have you stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family and friends getaway

The property was perfect for our stay. Two families with teenagers. It was a perfect size and very beautifully decorated. Great Lake toys as well! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
We are so happy to hear your families had a good time! We know you had many houses to choose from and appreciate you chose to stay at The Blue Cottage. You also left the house in immaculate condition which is always such a treat to walk into to at cleaning time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd visit!

This was our 2nd trip here and won’t be our last! The home is beautiful and was decorated for Christmas! Did not want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2023
Thank you for being our 1st returning guest! We do hope you return for a 3rd visit! Wonderful guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Lake Vacay!!

Blue Cottage is everything you want in a lake vacation. The home is beautiful and location on the lake is fantastic. Super relaxing! Great dock! The porch is my favorite place for morning coffee. You really feel at home at Blue Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your time at The Blue Cottage! Thank you for taking such good care of our home during your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of the best properties we’ve ever visited. The house was super clean and the owner was fantastic. She had great recommendations and made our experience unforgettable. We visited the area for some concerts in Alpharetta. She took the time to look up who was in concert and upon our arrival, the Alexa started playing their music. This was an incredibly thoughtful touch. We will 100% return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2025
Thank you so much for your generous review! We couldn't have asked for better guests and do hope you come back to stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake house

Very well designed and upgraded... great location on the Lake. Property manager answers texts in timely matter. Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful week

We had a wonderful week spent on the lake and the house had everything one would need. During a few rainy moments, we kept busy playing Connect 4, ping pong, etc. Kate was an exceptional host and provided top notch hospitality. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thank you so much for the kind review. You and your family were amazing guests and we hope we have the opportunity to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house on the lake

The house was beautiful - high spec decor, fully stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. The position on the lake had perfect views and was really accessible with the kids. The games room, kids outide play area and access to the rowing boat were a huge bonus and meant the children were never bored! The host is attentive with immediate responses to any questions about our stay, we will certainly visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2024
You are so happy your family enjoyed their stay! You were wonderful guests and we would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Lakefront Home and Hostess

This beautifully appointed home is designed for memory making with your loved ones, and includes so many thoughtful items, like the games, yummy smelling soaps, and luxurious bedding. Kate is an incredible hostess and had the house fully decorated for Christmas and holiday music playing on our arrival. We are already discussing future visits!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review. You and your family were wonderful guests and we hope we can host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Thanksgiving

We stayed at The Blue Cottage over the Thanksgiving holiday. I’ve stayed in many Vrbos, but never has one been this well equipped! It was amazing. The house was beautifully decorated for the holidays, and the view of the lake was gorgeous. Honestly, the only thing that would have made it better is if it was my house!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review and choosing our home for your holiday get away! You were wonderful guests and we would welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home with everything you need!

The host has left nothing out of this rental. I have stayed in many homes but this one is one of the cleanest I have ever stayed in. The host has also provided everything you could ask for in amenities (and more)! It is so nice they allow people to use their kayaks and provide life jackets. The coffee pods were a nice bonus ! I would definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2024
Thank you so much for the lovely review and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay. You were wonderful guests and we hope we can host you and your family again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake house right on the lake nice area.

This house is fabulous. It’s better than the pictures show it so welcoming and clean. There was everything imaginable that you would ever need for a lovely vacation. We had a marvelous time and would love to come back to this house. It’s in a great area as well many things to do very close by. Kate was great to deal with and very generous with things that she left for us. Thank you again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2024
Thank you so much! You were incredible guests and took amazing care of the house! We hope you do come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at The Blue Cottage. The house was stunning and had everything we needed for a week by the lake. The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked with anything you could imagine. It was so much less stressful after traveling from afar to arrive at a home with all of the basic essentials already available. We were able to focus entirely on relaxing, and this was the perfect place to do just that. Kate was a tremendous host - very responsive and really went out of her well to ensure we were comfortable. She thought of everything! This was among our favorite rentals, and we have rented at many different locations. Really terrific.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the thoughtful review! You were such wonderful guests and hope we can host you again in the future.

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