Fabulous views on nice cove! Easy short walk to dock. Outdoor kitchen & fire pit

Gainesville, Georgia
$583 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 11

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

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.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 20 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows No Plastic Coffee Stirrers No Plastic Drinking Straws No Plastic Soda Bottles Unit Size: 2400 Sq Ft (223 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 11

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Review Review

  • Travis T.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2026

    Stayed Apr 8, 2026

    This was our second time booking here. It was just as great of a long weekend as the first. House was slightly updated since 4 years ago, clean, peaceful, well equipped, and in a wonderful part of the lake for fishing. Joni’s communication is excellent too!

  • Nancy B.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2026

    Stayed Mar 14, 2026

    We came to Lake Lanier for a fishing spring break. The boat dock was awesome! The owners had just put in a new outlet near the dock which made charging our boat batteries at night very easy. We enjoyed sitting on the upper level of the boat dock, taking in the view. The house was really nice! Absolutely loved the completely empty pantry so we had somewhere for our food. So often rentals leave you no cabinet space to put food, so that was very nice. The bedrooms were big and nice and all the bathrooms were really nice too. It was very easy to get comfortable and feel like a home away from home. The owners were very nice and enjoyed meeting them when we arrived.

  • Jan S.

    Submitted Nov 15, 2025

    Stayed Nov 6, 2025

    This is a lovely home that is well-kept and well-equipped. The host could not have been more responsive. Our family group of 5 all agreed we hope to come back!

  • Bill A.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2025

    Stayed Oct 15, 2025

    Inside layout was perfect for the seven of us. Outdoor grill area and fire pit were amazing. Nice quiet location in the lake! Host was wonderful and helped us with firewood.

  • janie s.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Joni is very prompt responding to questions. The home is a great space. We had 9 family members ages 8-88. The house has such great views of the lake and great outdoor spaces to enjoy the lake. Outside grill was handy. Stores are conveniently close by for anything you might need. Kitchen is spacious and you get to enjoy the views while working. The family is in agreement we want to plan a spring trip. We made good memories on our visit.

  • Miles G.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Great lake house for any getaway.

  • Tracy S.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    Great place for a family vacation. The house was very clean and has a nice yard that leads right to the lake. Has easy access to the property and is close to shops and restaurants.

  • Carrie B.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    Wow! We stayed here with family from out of town and it was perfect! The house is a perfect floor plan, clean and assessable to any and everything you need. The host communicated so well. You will love staying here!

  • andrea d.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 5, 2025

    Beautiful and peaceful home....kitchen pretty well stocked but i brought my supplies as well as we are all foodies! The outdoor space is wonderful for eating and grilling. We all loved it and will be back!

  • Paula M.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Absolutely beautiful home in a beautiful location

  • John D.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    We rented the house the week of July 4th. The house was great and Joni was great to work with. Would definitely recommend and would stay again!

  • Scott D.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    This home worked perfect for our group. Total of nine occupants. Six adults, three children under six. The location gives you that remote lake atmosphere but if a grocery run, shopping, or wanting to eat out is desired, your within ten minutes of about anything.

  • Tom M.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    Awesome views of the lake. We docked a boat easily and enjoyed the fire pit and outdoor space! The host was very responsive. We highly recommend and would definitely return.

  • Dwight J.

    Submitted May 29, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    We were in Gainesville for our daughter's wedding, and decided to rent this house with our friends. This is a great house with everything that we needed. The area is quiet, the dock is great, and the view of the lake is outstanding.

  • Brenda F.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    It is not easy to find places on lake Lanier like this one that has such easy gently sloping and close access to the dock. And a great view! It was also a wonderful lake cove location, pretty and calm and quiet. We never saw another neighbor. The house is laid out well and very conducive to visiting without feeling like you’re on top of each other.

  • Barrett C.

    Submitted May 9, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    Great location right on the lake! House was very accommodating, but could have used a bit more cleaning and spider web removal. Other than that, my folks had a great time celebrating a family milestone. I would use this location again.

  • Shayna N.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    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!

  • Kate W.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    Spent a long weekend at this beautiful lake house. Location was perfect and home was well cared for and comfortable.

  • Mark G.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    Very nice property. Close to lake. Very well stocked. Would stay again.

  • carolyn c.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Dec 28, 2024

    We were so happy when we found this home. On the lake, with a dock, and a nice easy slope down to the lake. This is rare as most of them have very steep lake access. It is in a beautiful cove that is just the right size. Not to small and not too big. It is on Flat Creek which is one of the better fishing areas, and the cove is deep out in the middle. Very nice area - quiet and surrounded by woods. We saw deer, squirrels, birds, ducks, geese. The only disappointment on our visit was that we didn't see any fish, LOL. We fished really hard from the dock but conditions were not good for fishing. There is a large fire pit and outdoor kitchen with lots of seating around. The house has an upper deck and lower patio also with great seating. Despite the cold weather we spent much family time outside.We loved the layout of the home. On the main (lower) level is a King bedroom with private bath, plus the kitchen, dining, living areas, laundry room. Perfect for our older couple as they had no stairs to deal with. Upstairs are 3 more bedrooms. One with private bath. The two other bedrooms share a bath. There is also an upstairs den where the family enjoyed games. We were there over NY. We had family in from TX and this home was perfect for us locals to spend time with them. We had our traditional NY southern meal at the dining table which seats 10. This table was also great for family card games.Kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed and more.

  • Kimberly B.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    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.

  • Jennifer C.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    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!

  • Carolyn B.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2024

    Stayed Sep 23, 2024

    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.

  • Kevin B.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 17, 2024

    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.

  • casity b.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

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

  • Eve H.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    Day 1 was not good in that we were told we could check in at 2 pm, but shortly after the landlord/realtor arrived to come inside and take pics of broken shades. Then the lawncare crew arrives. Extremely loud and asking my parents to go inside so they can blow the grass they are edging around the property. This should have all been done prior to our arrival. I then had to clean a pile of trash off the shoreline, busted floats, alcohol bottles, a tampon....gross. We informed the realtor to be sure the grill was fiull of gas, it was, but it hadnt been cleaned in years, it took us an hour to take it apart and clean it before we could light it and then when we tried the stove inside there was no propane. The stove didnt work at all. The next morning we called the renter and they said they were aware the propane was low & switched the reserve tank on for us. That also should have all been done before arrival. Last thing we did not care for was that the renter said they own the house next door and it was vacant so her family decided to stay there & it truly felt as if we were being babysat on our vacation that we spent a lot of money for. The property is beautiful and this cove & dock are perfect for a great time on the lake. The following days were very enjoyable and I would recommend renting this gorgeous property, I would just ask the rentor to have these things managed better and ensure the rentee does not have all of these frustrations on day 1. arrival. s e

  • Carla P.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Mar 31, 2024

    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.

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