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Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit

Vacation home near Lake Lanier in Gainesville

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, offices

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 133800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace

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Gainesville, GA
  • Place, Lake Lanier
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Brenau University
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

On lake.At this Gainesville vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Lanier and 3 miles (5 km) of Chattahoochee River. Also, Oaks Miniature Golf is within 3 miles (5 km) and Regal Hollywood - Gainesville is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus - 11 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Chicopee Woods Golf Course - 12 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Brenau University - 13 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 20 min drive - 9.8 miles

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit

This spacious, sparkling clean house on Lake Lanier, which we call Happy Ours, is the perfect lake getaway. Whether you’re celebrating an occassion or just want to spend time with friends or family, there’s room to be comfortable here. Situated on an open cove but not on rough "big water", you will be thrilled you found Happy Ours.

This beautiful home has bedrooms and bathrooms on three different levels, which offers privacy to your group. The main living area has a vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, and lots of natural light from the wall of windows that overlook the trees and the lake. There are also three separate decks, two of which are covered, and one has an outdoor kitchen and a fire pit.

Down at the lake you have full access to the large private dock with an upper sun deck and plenty of room for swimming, fishing, and just hanging out on the water. You are welcome to bring your own boat and leave it in one of the two slips.

The house is in a great location, just a short drive to downtown Gainesville and Lake Lanier Islands. If you’re in the mood to shop, you can visit the North Georgia Premium Outlets in Dawsonville. And there are lots of great restaurants in the area.

Check out this amazing house and start planning your next family gathering or friend retreat!


CALL FOR PET APPROVAL PRIOR TO REQUESTING A BOOKING. Typically we accept small, non-shedding dogs up to 25 pounds.

Bed Lay Out

1. King (Upstairs bedroom)

2. King (Main level bedroom)

3. Queen (upstairs bedroom); Single bunks in the same room.

4. Three single beds--not bunks (upstairs bedroom).

5. King (Terrace level)



Owner holds a real estate license in the state of Georgia.
License #252950.


Keywords: House, retreat, Lake Lanier

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking anywhere except by fire ring.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 3,800 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Absolutely no parties or events. If you have a request for people other than the occupants to be at property, please message owner prior to booking.
No smoking or vaping in house, on decks, on porches or boat dock.
Minimum age of Renter is 25 years old.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs up to 25 lbs considered; $150/dog

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere except by fire ring.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit to the beach?

This vacation home is 17.6 mi (29-min drive) from Sunset Cove Beach.

Does Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit to downtown Gainesville?

This vacation home is 4.6 mi away from Gainesville.

Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 194 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very friendly, responsive and wonderful to work with. The home was exceptionally clean, modern and beautifully appointed with plenty of open space to lounge in. The home provided all the amenities that we ever needed. It's a great home for families with lots of outdoor space to enjoy. It's located in a very peaceful setting in a quiet neighborhood. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was immaculate when we walked in and was well stocked with all the pots, pans, beach towels, that you would need. Plenty of space to move around and excellent for entertaining with four different dining areas inside and out. We had fun at the dock and one person even caught a catfish. We didn’t need all of the bedrooms, so I turned the bunk room into a yoga space! The office was perfect for my son-in-law who had to work on Friday. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine A., Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was wonderful - it had everything we needed and the downstairs was a perfect place to hang out and play games since our week there was unseasonably cool and rainy. The dock was a bit of a walk but once there it was the perfect place to hang out in the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth G.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is amazing. Loved everything about it. Owner is responsive and very helpful. We had two teens, a toddler under 3 and then 5 adults. Our toddler slept in a pack n play in the walk in master closet. Plenty of room, worked perfectly. I would recommend a wagon or 2 to tote stuff down to the dock. It’s not far, but there is a steep hill (that is paved) as you walk back. Dock is very shady underneath and the ladder makes it easy to get out of the water. We will definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arabeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We brought our kids and grands down for a week on the lake. This house was everything we needed it to be. There is nothing you need ( and if you do the store is only 5 minutes away). There is lots of space indoors and out. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

natasha k.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time at the lake house! Plenty of room, nice kitchen, great patio and fire pit, loved the covered deck for coffee in the mornings. Owner was amazing with communication. We had a couple of issues which were addressed right away. We loved the property but would have loved to see more of the lake from the house. We also unexpectedly had someone on crutches and the trip down to the dock was steep and further than we thought. Just something to keep in mind. The dock was great. We rented a boat and docked it and fished from there as well. The lake was awesome. We ventured out each day and found a small beach in different areas of the lake and enjoyed lounging and exploring the water. The lake where the house is located is perfect for swimming, boating, jetskiing. It’s a quieter area than the main part of the lake. Much more relaxed and enjoyable. We took the boat to Pelican Pete’s for dinner one night and ice cream for a couple of other nights. Anything you might need is not far from the house… Walmart, Publix, Home Depot and restaurants. Even Pelican Pete’s wasn’t far to drive from the house. Thank you Joni for a great week.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious Lake Home

This house is perfect for extended family and friends to enjoy the lake. Dock was great in a calm inlet. Bedrooms and living areas provided enough area for everyone to spread out or be together. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness

great location, very pleasant relaxing home

we had family and friends in for graduation of my son. the property was beautiful, very private.we just hung out, spent time by the fire, on the dock and relaxing on the porches. we did not really go out anywhere, cooked all meals on the property which was nice. i would rent this location again. john
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Weekend

Our extended family rented all three of Joni’s houses which were adjacent. The wedding was at The Oakley nearby. The amenities were amazing and had everything we needed! Highly recommend! Very clean and comfortable! Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

We had a wonderful time staying in this beautiful home. Our daughter got married at the Chapel on McEver and this home is ideally located to this Chapel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody P.

Liked: Cleanliness

DON'T PASS UP THIS OPPORTUNITY.

Not only is this home outstanding with beautiful morning scenery, the home owner Joni is as well. She kept perfect communication, even answered the phone at 11pm to accommodate me extending our stay. I travel for a living and have been to countless rentals, this here has been by far the best. If your looking for a good private spot on the lake, stop looking and hit book now. Thank you Joni for being so great ill definitely be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacy w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly reccomend.

I would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a getaway. It is perfect for a large family and a great location close to shopping restaurants and hiking. The owner was wonderful very responsive and great communication. The outdoor areas were fantastic with large deck and great fire pit and grill area
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay at Lake Lanier

The house was very clean and well appointed. Very comfortable. Great views with the leaves changing. Outstanding dock and lake access. Absolutely would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home in a great location.

We got displaced due to a hurricane and the host was wonderful and very accommodating! The home was clean, spacious, and held a 4 generational family!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness

October 2024

House was great. We had 10 adults and we all fit comfortably. Balconies and outdoor setup made it easy to hang out inside or out. Good location and closer than I thought we would be to stores and restaurants. Great communication with owner before and during the stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim E., Milledgeville

Liked: Cleanliness

Take your own supplies

Property was fine, Joni came over and fixed the TV problem quickly. Kitchen was stocked but low inventory of paper towels, trash bags, no bar soap at all and Blankets. We went to store and bought things we needed. But be aware to take all these things. Grill needed some attention for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house for a girl's weekend getaway

This was a great location for our girl's weekend getaway to celebrate a friend. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate 10 ladies comfortably. The house has a great setup and there wasn't anything we needed outside of the suggested things to bring. Joni was great to work with and easily accessible to answer any questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and very clean

This is a great location on the lake because it's not on the main thoroughfare. Businesses and restaurants are not far away. The house is very clean and has the kitchen dishes and cookware you would need. Part of the walk to the lake is quite steep, but it is well maintained. Just be aware. The houses nearby were quiet making it a peaceful getaway. We had a great visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location

We stayed with our family of 12 and the property was absolutely perfect. The bedroom layout works perfect for multiple adult couples, or for parents with older children. The basement is super cozy and comfortable and allows plenty of room for playing games or watching a movie together. The dock at the lake was perfect and in a perfect location on the lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Great location, plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!

My family fell in love with Joni’s lake house. Everything is as described, the location is great, and the lake is amazing. We will be booking again in the future. Thanks again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calley J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Lake house vaca

The house was amazing! The doc was so much fun. Everyone in our group loved every minute! We rented kayaks through the property manager. It was easy and inexpensive. The property manager was always communicating and friendly. This was one of our best vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane W., Ringgold, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends Getaway

We had a great time! The house was exactly as described. Beautiful home!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W., Simpsonville, SC USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

This property was perfect for our group of 8 adults to enjoy our annual golf getaway. There was plenty of room for all to sleep and the basement area provided plenty of entertainment for our group to enjoy during the evenings. The shuffleboard amenity gave us a two night event of a friendly tournament. Additionally, the downstairs table along with additional fridge & sink/bar area was perfect for our poker night and allowed some of us older folk to save the wear on our knees from having to travel upstairs for food or drinks while enjoying the entertainment area. The dock area was beautiful & one of our members in the group caught a decent sized Bass fairly quickly. Plenty of fish seen around the area to further enjoy if interested. The outside firepit & grill area was awesome and was used on our first night by the group. The grill was easy to use and large enough that we were able to cook 24 burgers on one cook. The owners were excellent to work with and even accomadated to some of our group that happened to be in the area as early arrivals. They checked on us the day of arrival to ensure we all arrived safely and checked to make sure we didn't have any further questions or needed anything. We absolutely loved this property and will definitely keep it top on our list for any future trips. This is definitely a property that is well worth the money for what you receive in return!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024