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Private Detached Apartment | Safe Area | Near ATL
Your private, renovated Sandy Springs retreat—perfect for couples, families, remote work, and travel nurses. Safe, quiet, design-forward, with quick access to the greater Atlanta metro. ☑ Private entrance ☑ King Nectar bed ☑ Queen trifold floor mattress ☑ Queen sofa bed (great for kids) ☑ 328 Mbps WiFi + desk ☑ Full kitchen ☑ Washer + dryer ☑ Pack ’n play + toys ☑ EV charger ☑ Modern, calming design “Pictures don’t do it justice!” 7 mins → DT Dunwoody 15 mins → Alpharetta 25 mins → DT Atlanta

Deluxe Romantic Retreat inside Big Canoe - hot tub
"Evermore" is a unique Treetopper designed for couples who desire a little more. Located in the gated resort style community of Big Canoe, "Evermore" sits on a hillside overlooking beautiful Lake Petit and McElroy Mountain. The interior features a plush King bed, large shower with rain shower head, heated tile floors, remote gas fireplace, remote controlled window treatments, smart tv, open airy kitchen with beautiful finishes. The hot tub is only a few steps away on the private terrace deck!

Lakefront Lodge w/ Dock & 7 Private Sleeping Areas
"Sweet Tea on the Dock" offers the ultimate getaway. Our 7,000 sf luxury lakefront home offers 7 private sleeping rooms with king/queen beds and multiple indoor and outdoor living areas to comfortably fit your entire group! Spend your days on the expansive deck or dock, swimming or boating, fishing, kayaking, and creating lifelong memories together. Kayaks, paddle board and more included for free. Located just minutes away from great restaurants, shopping, hiking and more, Sweet Tea has it all!

Lanier Cove House 🚤 Waterfront Lakehouse with Dock
This charming home on Lake Lanier is ideal for those looking to relax and unwind! Spend your days boating, swimming in a secluded cove, fishing, reading, making s’mores and enjoying lakeside fun. The home has a private dock with direct lake access and is just five minutes by boat to Gainesville Marina. The house is fully stocked and features high-speed wifi, smart tv, popular board games, wood-burning fireplace, and back deck dining with gas grill. Or enjoy an outdoor fire under the lights!

Charming lakefront cottage on Lake Lanier w/dock
Our charming Kampa Cottage on Lake Lanier is a ideal location for vacation getaways for Families-Couples-Friends. The house has 3 bedrooms/3 full bathrooms and comfortably sleeps 7-8. It offers big unobstructed panoramic views of the lake, year round deep water and a large covered private dock. You can lounge on the dock, fish, swim, kayak, boat, visit Margaritaville/ Lake Lanier Islands, dine at Park Marina, rent jet skis and paddle boards, hike, picnic and much more for a fun filled holiday.

NEW! Firepit, Waterfront, Minutes to Helen.
Looking for the perfect spot to unwind? You’ve found it! Nestled on Warner Pond, this charming 2/2 cabin sleeps 5 comfortably & offers a spacious floor plan with a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy living area, & dining space. Step out onto the expansive deck overlooking the pond- watch the kids play or enjoy a cocktail after a day of adventure. Stay connected with high-speed internet & ROKU TVs, whether you're working remotely or streaming your favorite shows. Located just minutes from Helen.

Tiny Treehouse by the Creek
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Perched high among the treetops, enjoy views of wildlife and a flowing rocky creek. This woodland oasis offers quiet natural respite, and located 3 minutes from restaurants, groceries and 8 minutes to downtown Athens and UGA. We are both architects, we designed this treehouse to share our love of Athens, nature, & design with you :) Our family also lives on the property and will be available if you need anything during your stay.

Lakeside Retreat - Perfect Getaway for Couples
Lakeside Retreat is a cozy cabin perfect for couples on Lake Lanier. It is located in Dawsonville, Georgia with close proximity to numerous wineries, downtown Dahlonega, outlet mall shopping, wedding venues, and so much more. The kitchen and bathroom are stocked with most anything you might need while traveling. You will love the jetted tub as well as the comfy king bed. (You will have the entire place to yourselves as the basement portion is currently being used as storage.)

Waterfront Cabin w/ Hot Tub
This rustic cabin has one master bedroom and a second separate sleeping area downstairs. There’s a dock w/ deep water and tons of outdoor space. Enjoy the fire pit, hot tub and lake view. Just a short walk to the dock & ideally located mid lake. Duckett Mill Boat ramp is minutes away. Easy access to both Port Royal Marina with Pelican Pete's & Gainesville Marina with Scooggies. 20 min to 400 & 985 Well behaved dogs are welcome with a $110 non-refundable pet fee. Limit 2. No ca

Luxury Escape on Lake Lanier
Think cabin meets lake house. Come enjoy a private jacuzzi surrounded by forest, or relax on the party dock overlooking a perfect sunset. If you're the outdoor type, enjoy a swim or boat ride on the calm Northern Lake Lanier waters or spend the day fishing. We have a Big Green Egg, a firepit, and plenty of kid toys. This immaculate luxury 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features luxury finishes & is fully equipped. It is set up as a true second home, not a bare-min airbnb rental

Lake Lanier – Garage Apt – Maison du Lac
Beautiful Southern Living Home on Lake Lanier. Garage apartment with one Queen bed, bath, bfst nook and sitting area. 20 minutes from Downtown Gainesville, Dahlonega, and the Premium Outlets. Situated on a cove in the N Ga country side. Guests may use dock, canoe, and kayaks. Perfect for the business traveler, student, or someone in between living situations. Very quiet, private and peaceful. Monthly to month rentals. Life happens. Special situations also considered.

Lakeside Retreat on Lake Lanier
Relax, unplug, and enjoy beautiful Lake Lanier in a secluded country setting surrounded by rolling meadows and protected woodlands. Our 2nd floor, garage apartment is perfect for your next lake vacation. We welcome our guests to enjoy the tranquility of our apartment space on stunning Lake Lanier. Easy access to GA 400 offers shopping, dining, and activities; there's plenty to do for every guest. We'd love to show you around and share our lakefront property with you!
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River romance apartment on the river !

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River Suite For Two

The Hooch Hideaway

Beautiful private pool, basement apartment

Lakeside Bliss on Lanier – Your Waterfront Getaway
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Wahoo Hideaway Cottage-Lakefront Retreat on Lanier

On Lake walk to Canton St *Games rm/bar *chef kitc

The Richard on Lake Lanier

Pet-Friendly Lake House w/ Private Dock

Tranquil cottage on rushing Yellow Creek

Stunning lake view in Big Canoe, beach, clubhouse

Lakefront Sleeps 10+ Fire Pit, Pvt Dock, Views

A Cozy Retreat with Jacuzzi- Your Nature Get Away
Waterfront condo rentals

Chattahoochee River House 2

Bulldog Bungalo 5 star Flat

Mountain Lakes Retreat

Newer Cabin/Condo-Directly on Toccoa River No Pets

Walkable 2BR Riverfront 2nd-Floor | Balcony

RiverLife on the Chattahoochee, Downtown Helen, Ga

Chickadees Lake Lookout | Big Canoe, Lake View

2 master suites on the river easy walk to downtown
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| Avg. price | G$52,064 GYD | G$50,182 GYD | G$53,109 GYD | G$55,409 GYD | G$53,736 GYD | G$58,336 GYD | G$59,591 GYD | G$56,246 GYD | G$51,436 GYD | G$52,273 GYD | G$51,227 GYD | G$52,482 GYD |
| Avg. temp | 7°C | 9°C | 13°C | 17°C | 21°C | 25°C | 27°C | 27°C | 23°C | 17°C | 12°C | 8°C |
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Gainesville stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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