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Fabulous views on nice cove! Easy short walk to dock. Outdoor kitchen & fire pit

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Aerial view from lake to back of house.
This cove is fantastic! See it from almost every room. Gentle slope from house.
Aerial view of back of house.
Fire ring just below outdoor kitchen. All within eyesight of dock and house.
KitchenAid grill with side gas burner and sink in the covered outdoor kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 11223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Gainesville, GA
  • Place, Lake Lanier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Brenau University
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Fabulous views on nice cove! Easy short walk to dock. Outdoor kitchen & fire pit

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.

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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 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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small breeds up to 25 pounds allowed @ $150 each
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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

This property does not have any lifts
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. 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? Make time for Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, or head to an event or a match at Road Atlanta. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Gainesville, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Chicopee Woods Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Brenau University - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 19 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Diletto (Inside Talpa) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous views on nice cove! Easy short walk to dock. Outdoor kitchen & fire pit 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 Fabulous views on nice cove! Easy short walk to dock. Outdoor kitchen & fire pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous views on nice cove! Easy short walk to dock. Outdoor kitchen & fire pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous views on nice cove! Easy short walk to dock. Outdoor kitchen & fire pit 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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miles G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake house for any getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight J.

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

What a great weekend!

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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrie S.

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

Great House

Great time had by all, this house is great for our family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F., Chicago

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

As pictured

We had a great stay. Beautiful home with a great view of the lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Lake Lanier

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

A beautiful home and property

We really enjoyed our stay! My grandmother called the house a mansion. My mom said if she could own the house, she'd never leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Perfect Spring Break Getaway

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

Location, Location, Location

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Great vacation on Lake Lanier

Wonderful, relaxing vacation! Great time with our adult children. Great location, very easy access to shopping and entertainment. Lake access was just steps outside the back door. We rented a boat one day and enjoyed kayaking and floating the other days. Joni was very responsive in answering questions. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zena S.

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

Great spacious & comfortable

Recommend this home, its perfect for hanging out with the family or friends, we had total of 6 adults, never felt crowded, actually felt like home with plenty of space inside and outside with its porche, deck and outdoor kitchen. Host is friendly and attentive. All went smooth. I would stay her again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janis M.

Wonderful lake house, beautiful views, spacious rooms, plenty of bathrooms, bright and beautiful!

The house was well supplied with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We especially loved the openness around the house. Loved that the trees were set back from the house so it wasn't buggy nor damp. Lots of room for entertaining and liked having a long table to sit around for dinners or playing a game! We also loved the cove for tubing, kayaking, paddle boarding and just floating around the boat. Beautiful views of the water! We truly loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bill A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Inside layout was perfect for the seven of us. Outdoor grill area and fire pit were amazing. Nice quiet location in the lake! Host was wonderful and helped us with firewood.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

janie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joni is very prompt responding to questions. The home is a great space. We had 9 family members ages 8-88. The house has such great views of the lake and great outdoor spaces to enjoy the lake. Outside grill was handy. Stores are conveniently close by for anything you might need. Kitchen is spacious and you get to enjoy the views while working. The family is in agreement we want to plan a spring trip. We made good memories on our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family vacation. The house was very clean and has a nice yard that leads right to the lake. Has easy access to the property and is close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! We stayed here with family from out of town and it was perfect! The house is a perfect floor plan, clean and assessable to any and everything you need. The host communicated so well. You will love staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrea d.

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

Lake life

Beautiful and peaceful home....kitchen pretty well stocked but i brought my supplies as well as we are all foodies! The outdoor space is wonderful for eating and grilling. We all loved it and will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful home in a beautiful location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Fantastic Property

We rented the house the week of July 4th. The house was great and Joni was great to work with. Would definitely recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Great Lake House

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

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

Great Lake Place!

It is not easy to find places on lake Lanier like this one that has such easy gently sloping and close access to the dock. And a great view! It was also a wonderful lake cove location, pretty and calm and quiet. We never saw another neighbor. The house is laid out well and very conducive to visiting without feeling like you’re on top of each other.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barrett C.

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

Dorsey

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayna N.

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

Great family home on the lake.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Great relaxing stay

Spent a long weekend at this beautiful lake house. Location was perfect and home was well cared for and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Mark G.

Very nice property. Close to lake. Very well stocked. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn c.

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

Best Place on the Lake

We were so happy when we found this home. On the lake, with a dock, and a nice easy slope down to the lake. This is rare as most of them have very steep lake access. It is in a beautiful cove that is just the right size. Not to small and not too big. It is on Flat Creek which is one of the better fishing areas, and the cove is deep out in the middle. Very nice area - quiet and surrounded by woods. We saw deer, squirrels, birds, ducks, geese. The only disappointment on our visit was that we didn't see any fish, LOL. We fished really hard from the dock but conditions were not good for fishing. There is a large fire pit and outdoor kitchen with lots of seating around. The house has an upper deck and lower patio also with great seating. Despite the cold weather we spent much family time outside.We loved the layout of the home. On the main (lower) level is a King bedroom with private bath, plus the kitchen, dining, living areas, laundry room. Perfect for our older couple as they had no stairs to deal with. Upstairs are 3 more bedrooms. One with private bath. The two other bedrooms share a bath. There is also an upstairs den where the family enjoyed games. We were there over NY. We had family in from TX and this home was perfect for us locals to spend time with them. We had our traditional NY southern meal at the dining table which seats 10. This table was also great for family card games.Kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Joni Tuttle - Owner/Broker of Parkside Realty, Inc.

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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.

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