Vacation rentals with lake access in Gilmer County

Perfect place to spend a relaxing weekend getaway.

We had a good stay at Whippoorwill. We cook a lot and the kitchen was pretty well stocked with different pots and pans and also basic necessities (salt pepper/sugar/oil/vinegar). The A/C works well and surrounding area is prettt quiet, it backs up to a national forest. The home was one minute away from a popular day-use area with lake access, picnic tables and trails. It's only a few minutes from the dam day use areas (including river access) and maybe 8 min from Morganton point day use area which was the nicest, most beach-like lake access point we found. I will say based on the google map image I was expecting the home to have more of a lake view, that was the only downside, but it's summer so the trees are grown in. You can see it from the upstairs windows and from part of the porch though and we were able to see fireworks displays over the lake in July 3rd and 5th (we could see some of the 7/4 ones over the dam but trees blocked some of them). I would stay here again.

Amazing cabin. Absolutely the cleanest Airbnb we ever stayed in. Everything from the fire pit, to the outdoor space and down to the nice towels were so thoughtful and nice. Also easy to get in - not steep driveway. Tons of deer around to see also. Great property.

The blue turtle villa was beautiful and tastefully decorated. It had wonderful amenities, we especially appreciated the well-equipped kitchen. Our family enjoyed the bikes, kayaks and the many games provided with the home. We enjoyed every minute of our stay!

The view is lovely. This home has separate spaces for families or groups of friends with two different kitchens. I loved that there was a bedroom directly next to parking so a family member with a disability could walk in without taking the stairs. The home had plenty of linens, games and kitchen equipment. Having two washers and dryers was also a nice bonus!

From the moment we arrive we felt at home. It was a wonderful stay and we will definitely be back. The Walnut Mountain community is beautiful. Definitely check out the pool. Town is close if you want to sight see or go out to eat.

We very much enjoyed staying at Anna's Place. It was clean, we felt right at home, and Josh and Anna were very responsive when we needed help with something. I would love to stay there again sometime.

My family had a great time at the lake. The hot tub was perfect for the chilly Saturday weather. The house had enough space and bathrooms. The view was so peaceful. The neighbors were very kind as well. We cannot wait to go back.

Great location and very peaceful. Short walk to the lake. Well equipped cabin and is very clean and comfortable. Great comma from the host. No issues during the stay.

We had a wonderful stay at this peaceful lakeside mountain cottage near Murphy! The property was perfect for our dogs to explore, and we loved paddling around the lake. The Wi-Fi worked great for getting a little work done, and everything was cozy and welcoming. Phyllis was a fantastic host—kind, responsive, and thoughtful. We’d definitely come back!

We had a great time on our impromptu trip to the lake. The house was clean and the sunsets were beautiful from the dock.

Patsy’s place was the perfect weekend getaway for our family. Seeing it with our own eyes was even better than the pictures on the listing. Beautiful lake front. Multiple outside dining and grilling spaces and a dock. There were only 4 of us but 3-4 more peeps could’ve joined us comfortably. Patsy was great with communicating and answering our questions. We would come back.

Beautiful home! Susan is awesome and communication was incredible. She really made our stressful wedding weekend easier and I truly appreciate her going the extra mile to assist with our special accommodation needs.

My Mom, sister, and I just stayed here for a little weekend getaway and it was perfect! The cottage is adorable, and the property is SO beautiful and peaceful. We spent most of our time in the sunroom with the windows open enjoying the sound of the creek running through the property. The neighborhood mountain dog ,pickles, made an appearance many times during our stay and he was so sweet! My only issue with the place is that the pictures make the two bedrooms upstairs appear to look like two separate rooms, but it’s really one big open space. There is a portion of the wall that comes out which does divide the space a little bit, but there’s not really any privacy unless you go in the half bath. Other than that, I have absolutely no complaints! Would definitely stay here again☺️

We were in Dawsonville for a wedding, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely home with peaceful surroundings! Everything was spotless, and the welcome snacks were a thoughtful added touch! The screened-in porch was a favorite for morning coffee (and, thanks to the outdoor flatscreen, for nighttime NCAA basketball final four!). We loved having access to the lake with the short stroll through the woods down to the dock. The home is so inviting…we wish we would’ve had more time to just hang out and relax…by the water, on the porch, around the fire pit, or in the comfy indoor spaces!

Anya was an excellent host. We stayed at this listing for a wedding weekend. We had some tuxes mailed to the house and Anya and her husband ensured the packages were safe and delivered to us, her communication was always great. The listing itself was incredible. Definitely a place to stay for a big group. 10/10 recommend!