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Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier-Great hiking, wineries, and more!Book now for fall!

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Miscellaneous
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 256 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier-Great hiking, wineries, and more!Book now for fall!

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

Property manager

Donna Gillihan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Winery tours 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Robs Retreat on Lake Lanier North Georgia Mountains
Rob’s Retreat on Lake Lanier North Georgia Mountains

About the area

Map
Dawsonville, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Chestatee Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park - 18 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 60 min drive - 58.4 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier-Great hiking, wineries, and more!Book now for fall! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier-Great hiking, wineries, and more!Book now for fall!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier-Great hiking, wineries, and more!Book now for fall!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier-Great hiking, wineries, and more!Book now for fall! 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).

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Lakeside Retreat Lake Lanier-Great hiking, wineries, and more!Book now for fall! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 188 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

Holly H.

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

Welcoming Cottage

The VRBO owner is welcoming and checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Lots of stocked snacks, drinks, and a great variety of Keurig coffee flavors. The cottage is just the right size for two. Nice bathroom, kitchen and comfortable bed. The location at the lake is scenic and Gainesville and Dahlonega are not far away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Comfy, Cozy, perfect!

The host Donna goes above and beyond to make this little cozy home perfect. We enjoyed everything about our stay. Clean, comfy bed, easy to find, quiet and fully stocked. Great birthday getaway for just the two of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori E.

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

Words can not describe how precious

This is one of the most precious places that we have ever stayed. The cabin is so cozy. Donna is an incredible host. She anticipated our every need. She was accommodating when our plans were changed We were spoiled, we felt like we were in bed and breakfast,
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

Margie K.

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

This property cannot be more highly recommended.

Our stay was impeccable. Donna went above and beyond in every facet of our stay. The accommodations were beautifully decorated and just perfect. Donna went above and beyond with every detail from snacks, coffee, creamer, drinks, desserts, etc. In addition, she also was extremely helpful with advice about the area. If this accommodation is available, reserve it! You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

Trip to Dahlonega

Our stay at this property was excellent. It exceeded our expectations. Ms. Donna was extremely attentive to our needs. Cabin was extremely clean and cozy. Can't say enough good things about this location and would rate it above 5 stars if we could.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan W.

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

Excellent location

The space was beautiful, the host (Donna) was exceptional, and the kitchen was fully stocked. Could not have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Best VRBO we have stayed at

Wonderful experience Donna was the best ,VRBO was decorated beautifully.She checked on us freq to make sure we had everything we needed, we loved it quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Extremely clean rental, extremely well stocked, great host! This is such a lovely cabin. Everything was perfect! Ms Donna had fresh flowers, a bottle of wine and a sweet goodie bag for us. This is a beautiful area to explore. We had a fantastic time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

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

Excellent Getaway

This cabin is awesome! The owner has made this cabin a welcoming haven from the fall decorations, inspiring plaques on the wall, instrumental music playing as we entered down to goody bags for each of us—a handwritten board welcoming us as well as providing our favorite drinks. Definitely a 5 star stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall J.

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

Awesome place !!!

Everything was perfect, beautifuly decorated cottage, very comfortable bed, fully equipped kitchen, wonderful area to stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

Peacefu Getaway

We loved our time here! The host was the most attentive and thoughtful person! She had our favorite drinks and snacks which was a wonderful surprise! The cleanest cabin we have ever used! Comfortable and cozy-We felt very well taken care of. Thank you, Donna!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

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

Second time, just as excellent as first

Ms Donna did not disappoint again. Second time to stay here for our little Christmas get-a-way…and will not be our last! Everything was perfect, anything you could want was there, beautiful decorated, very clean and organized. As I said on my precious review, just book it, you will not be disappointed, just amazed!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

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

Simply Amazing

First, I have to mention our host, Donna, she’s amazing. You know the second you see the place that she enjoys what does, and trust me she is fantastic at it! From the minute we entered we were amazed. The cottage was magnificent. So well decorated. You can clearly tell cleaning is a priority, because it immaculate.if you’re ever in the area don’t hesitate to stay here. We will be using it for our weekend getaways. Thanks Mrs Donna for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

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

Lakeside Retreat

Our overall experience was fantastic! Donna is the best VRBO owner hands down. We will definitely look at booking with her again when returning to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

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

Wonderful quiet retreat- fantastic host!!

Wonderful quiet cozy place, just as described… we will definitely be back! Donna is a thoughtful, and generous host! We have stayed at many Vrbo listings and this is absolutely the best! We can’t wait to return in the spring!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome!

We loved staying here! Very quiet and safe area, but close to everything. Donna was a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

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

Beautiful Property, Great Hospitality!

This property was just as cute as the pictures. The cabin was spotless and well maintained, the fridge was filled with all of the necessities and then some - and Donna even grabbed a few of our favorite snacks and beverages, a very welcoming touch. Donna's hospitality is top notch, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

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

Best VRBO ever!

Clean and beautiful VRBO - the host is amazing and the cabin was stocked with everything you will ever need! You will love this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

HUGH E.

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

Great Vacation

This was a quick trip, but it was a good one. The property and host were both excellent and we will do it again in the future. Perfect accommodation for one couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023