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Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier Book now for winter and spring!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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View from the front door.
View from kitchen of main area
Kitchen stocked with just about anything you could need
Bathroom vanity with hair dryer and storage cabinet full of toiletry items
View of the front doors from the bed

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 255.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Dawsonville, GA
  • Place, Lake Lanier
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier Book now for winter and spring!

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
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.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Dawsonville

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 mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Dawsonville, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 32 min drive - 46.2 km
  • Mall of Georgia - 51 min drive - 60.6 km
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 55 min drive - 58.4 km

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 winter and spring! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier Book now for winter and spring!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier Book now for winter and spring!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier Book now for winter and spring!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier Book now for winter and spring! 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 203 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Tatum J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host and relaxing environment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was extremely impressive and the property was amazing. Everything was exactly what the description said and the pictures showed.We will definitely return to this property. Not one single thing can we say was a problem. Donna has a wonderful jewel and she reached out to us several times to check on us. 5 star experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Donna checked in with us to make sure we had everything that we needed. The communication and attention to details was like no other. I would definitely love to stay again. We loved our treat she got for us for our anniversary.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

grace a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was an overall great experience. Donna was the premiere host and was available at all times. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I enjoyed my stay from start to finished. I felt welcome the minute I opened the door. Donna went above and beyond
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gem in the woods
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay. We felt right at home. It has a cozy cabin feel and appears just as presented in photos. There are plenty of entertainment options nearby. Donna is amazing and makes sure that you are well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal J.

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

Perfect!!!

Place was beautifully decorated and well stocked with anything you could need! Owners were fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan J.

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

Absolutely the best!

The reviews here are 100% correct. Every little detail is taken care of. The communication and ease of renting is just wonderful. I have been a member for many years and have never seen as many amenities or a better stocked kitchen and pantry. It was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Libby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Donna made our trip so enjoyable! We loved all the special touches We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

May Getaway

We loved everything about this property. Its perfect for 2 people and located just a short distance from the things we wanted to do. For us, that included Gibbs Gardens, Amicalola Falls, Dahlonega, Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and plenty of antique shops. You won't find a better host either! Donna had the refrigerator stocked with our favorite beverages and plenty of breakfast items to choose from. It was such a treat to stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyrrah Y.

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

More than a ReTreat: A REAL TREAT!!

Our first impression, which was GREAT, lasted throughout our 2-day stay! If anything, it got GEATER, until the locking of the door, which closed out a wonder-filled, very personalized experience! The host was amazing, available for ANY need, (for which we had none, because this “little” cabin came with EVERYTHING, and more!) 3 B’s:the BED, the BATHROOM, and the BIRD-themed environ, was amazing! The kitchen was completely supplied and stocked! Our Wish is to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Donna Gillihan

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It has always been a dream of mine to own a cabin that I could rent on VRBO because I love to host, decorate, and meet new people. So after retiring from a job I adored for 31 years (teaching school) I bought Rob’s Retreat. Rob had a very successful business, so when he decided he was going to move and sell his place I immediately told him that I wanted to buy it. That’s how Lakeside Retreat started in November 2022.

Why they chose this property

I chose this neighborhood because it’s so quiet and peaceful yet only 4 miles away from stores and shopping. The people are wonderful here and of course it’s on the lake.

What makes this property unique

my property is unique because it’s only for couples. The only place around here just for two people. It’s very quaint, but beautiful as well.

Languages:

English

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