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Great lake views of large cove. Easy walk to dock. Outdoor kitchen. Fire pit

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Aerial view from lake to back of house.
This cove is fantastic! See it from almost every room. Gentle slope from house.
Aerial view of back of house.
Fire ring just below outdoor kitchen. All within eyesight of dock and house.
KitchenAid grill with side gas burner and sink in the covered outdoor kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 11223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gainesville, GA
  • Lake Lanier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Brenau University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, GA (GVL-Lee Gilmer Memorial)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great lake views of large cove. Easy walk to dock. Outdoor kitchen. Fire pit

House, 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 11)

Blue Heron Cove is the perfect spot for your lake vacation. Located on a huge cove, this waterfront property has lake views from almost every room. The house comes with a private dock with party deck on a quiet area of the lake in Gainesville. Bring your boat and park your trailer in the spacious driveway. You can also rent a boat from close by marina.

The Blue Heron Cove house is well suited for family gatherings, a family reunion, 4 couples or even buddies in town for a fishing tournament or a golf getaway. The property is only a few steps to the dock and lake, and the grassy area gently slopes to the water. The professionally built outdoor kitchen and the fire ring make the outdoor spaces complete and enjoyable in all seasons. The house is convenient to shopping and restaurants in Gainesville. Lake Lanier Islands Resort and water park is about 25 minutes away.

There are 4 bedrooms (see below) and 3 full bathrooms and one half bath. There is one bedroom on the main level and the other 3 are upstairs. Two of the 4 bedrooms open to the upstairs deck and have wonderful lake views. You can watch people tube, ski or fish from the house or dock and enjoy the sunset as well. The main living area has large windows overlooking the lake. The kitchen and the eating area can seat 10 people comfortably for dinner. There is seating outside on the patio as well.

WI-FI is available. There are two flat screen TV's (satellite service); one on each floor.

On the dock, you can sit and enjoy the sun on the upper part of the large party dock or stay below for more shade or fishing. Either location allows for a great view of lake activities. Port Royale is the closest Marina. Balus Creek or Mountain View are the two closest boat ramps. If interested, we have kayaks and paddleboards available for rent.


We are a residential location and cannot accommodate a large EVENT. Family gatherings, couples, mature women or men's groups are fine and welcome. If you have more than 10 or 11 people, please inquire about suitability of space. We strive to maintain our home in pristine condition and have found party events are not in keeping with the vision for our vacation rental. Thank you for your understanding.

**For additional sleeping capacity (3 adults), you can add the guest house for an additional fee, which has a king and queen bed with private bath. Inquire with owner for details.

***For gatherings that call for double or triple the space, check out our sister properties only 1 door down VRBO# 427011 or next door VRBO# 2784449.***

Bedroom Lay Outs

1. King (Ground floor bedroom); private bathroom.

2. King (Upstairs bedroom) - lake view- opens to deck. Shared bath.

3. Queen (Upstairs bedroom) and day bed with trundle in sitting area (2 twins). Perfect views; Opens to deck. Private bathroom.

4. Queen (upstairs bedroom). Shared bath.

Property manager

Joni Tuttle - Owner/Broker of Parkside Realty, Inc.
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small breeds up to 25 pounds allowed @ $150 each
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no parties or events. If you want guests other than occupants to be on property for any reason, please message owner prior to booking.
No smoking or vaping in the house, on any covered areas, deck or dock.
Maximum number of vehicles is 6, unless approved. Please let owner know if you are bringing a boat trailer and the length of the trailer.

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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. College Square Shopping Center and North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Lanier and Elachee Nature Science Center. Travelling with kids? Make time for Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, or head to an event or a match at Road Atlanta. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Gainesville, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Brenau University - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Chicopee Woods Golf Course - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 17 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Mejor De Michoacan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great lake views of large cove. Easy walk to dock. Outdoor kitchen. Fire pit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Great lake views of large cove. Easy walk to dock. Outdoor kitchen. Fire pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great lake views of large cove. Easy walk to dock. Outdoor kitchen. Fire pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great lake views of large cove. Easy walk to dock. Outdoor kitchen. Fire pit located?

This family-friendly Gainesville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Lanier, Oaks Miniature Golf and Chattahoochee River. Elachee Nature Science Center and Wilshire Trails Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shayna N.

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

Great family home on the lake.

A wonderful spacious floorplan, on an almost level lot. We caught lots of fish off the dock, and enjoyed the outdoor kitchen and grill. Property manager was helpful and attentive to any question. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Mark G.

Very nice property. Close to lake. Very well stocked. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

A wonderful place to share Thanksgiving

Joni was a wonderful host and communicated appropriately before and during our 4-night stay. The property suited our family’s needs (a long list) very well. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annalies D.

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

Wonderful house and location

Second time staying here- perfect location and outdoor area for swimming and entertaining.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

casity b.

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

Great Lake House

Great location and house on the lake! Easy to rent a boat or bring your own. We enjoyed our stay! Kitchen well stocked too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn B.

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

Lake vacation

The property was clean and quiet. Enjoyed sitting on the back porch drinking my morning coffee viewing the lake and listening to and watching the wildlife. Enough room for our family of four generations staying there. Communications with property owner was very good.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Bray Stay

The house was one of the cleanest VRBO homes I have ever stayed at. The house was terrific with a terrific view. The manager was extremely easy to contact and made sure everything went well.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Perfect girls’ weekend

This house was perfect for our girls’s weekend - there were 9 of us and we had plenty of bed and bathroom space. The view of the lake was lovely - enjoyed sitting on the dock in the mornings and afternoons - very quiet section of the lake. Saw 3 deer on the property one morning. Very well stocked kitchen - five stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay

Great location. The house was very clean and as advertised. Would definately stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla P.

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

Wonderful time with family in a beautiful setting!

This property is well maintained and the very convenient to shopping and restaurants. The view is amazing and we enjoyed some beautiful sunsets. It was an unforgettable week for celebrating my husband’s 50th birthday! We hope to make it an annual tradition.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

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

Great Place to Make Memories with Family

Property just as described. Easy walk to lake, close to marina to pick up rental boat, great communication with Property manager,
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise K.

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

Fun times

We had a blast. The house was fabulous and the host was even better. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrie S.

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

Great House

Great time had by all, this house is great for our family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

Location, Location, Location

We have stayed in this home once before and found the home to be well maintained and perfect for our growing family. Ideally located very near where I grew up so that our family can use the spillover space at the rental to ease some of the hosting our Mom used to have to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

A beautiful home and property

We really enjoyed our stay! My grandmother called the house a mansion. My mom said if she could own the house, she'd never leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Tampa FL

Love this place!!

This was a great property. It was clean, updated, well kept, and a great location on the lake. We really enjoyed staying at this property.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jill G., Lafayette

Big, Spacious, clean house

It was a great place to stay while spending the days at Road Atlanta other friends and family. A great place for four couples to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Krista & Gerald D.

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

Fantastic home on Lake Lanier

Wonderful stay during Christmas time. House perfect for our family of 5. Beds very comfortable, and all our communication with the host was informative, quickly answered and friendly! 5 stars!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen S.

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

Blue House

We have stayed at this location many times. It is a favorite of ours! Beautiful lake views. Good family spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F., Chicago

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

As pictured

We had a great stay. Beautiful home with a great view of the lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Perfect Spring Break Getaway

This home more than lived up to our expectations. Perfect kitchen for family meals, beautiful yard and amenities for enjoying fresh air and sunshine, and everything in between. Plenty of shopping and restaurants in the area. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C., United States of America

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

This was a very comfortable rental. A little dated though. The location was good and the lake frontage was very nice! Our family had a wonderful time being together relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

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

Late Aug getaway

Terrific getaway during week. Quiet, few boats around. Fantastic renovated home on long quiet cove facing sw. Has everything, close to grocery stores, excellent ac, kitchen, outdoor bbq. Easy to work with property manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Rural lake life in the city

We had a fantastic experience on Lake Lanier. Lake house has so many amenities especially outdoors. Location is close to everything and surprisingly very quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Great vacation on Lake Lanier

Wonderful, relaxing vacation! Great time with our adult children. Great location, very easy access to shopping and entertainment. Lake access was just steps outside the back door. We rented a boat one day and enjoyed kayaking and floating the other days. Joni was very responsive in answering questions. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joni Tuttle - Owner/Broker of Parkside Realty, Inc.

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Retired-- time to own a place at the lake.

My daughter-in-law, Joni Tuttle, manages the property.
Joni holds a real estate license in the state of Georgia.
GaRE License #252950

Why they chose this property

This house was the perfect location on the lake for me ~ close to my son's lake house. When all the family and grandchildren are in town we can all gather right there together on the lake for a fun time. The lake views in this house are wonderful and the walk is extremely gentle to the dock.

What makes this property unique

The view is absolutely fabulous and one of the main reasons for my purchase. The short walk to the dock is also nice.

Languages:

English

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