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Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen, steps from Lake Lanier

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Happy Ours, a spacious lake getaway on Lake Lanier, offers three levels of bedrooms and bathrooms for ultimate privacy. The main living area boasts a vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, and natural light from the wall of windows overlooking the trees and lake. With two covered decks featuring an outdoor kitchen with a fire pit plus full access to the large private dock with upper sun deck - perfect for swimming or fishing.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 13353 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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.

Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit

This spacious, sparkling clean house on Lake Lanier, which we call Happy Ours, is the perfect lake getaway. Whether you’re celebrating an occassion or just want to spend time with friends or family, there’s room to be comfortable here. Situated on an open cove but not on rough "big water", you will be thrilled you found Happy Ours.

This beautiful home has bedrooms and bathrooms on three different levels, which offers privacy to your group. The main living area has a vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, and lots of natural light from the wall of windows that overlook the trees and the lake. There are also three separate decks, two of which are covered, and one has an outdoor kitchen and a fire pit.

Down at the lake you have full access to the large private dock with an upper sun deck and plenty of room for swimming, fishing, and just hanging out on the water. You are welcome to bring your own boat and leave it in one of the two slips.

The house is in a great location, just a short drive to downtown Gainesville and Lake Lanier Islands. If you’re in the mood to shop, you can visit the North Georgia Premium Outlets in Dawsonville. And there are lots of great restaurants in the area.

Check out this amazing house and start planning your next family gathering or friend retreat!


CALL FOR PET APPROVAL PRIOR TO REQUESTING A BOOKING. Typically we accept small, non-shedding dogs up to 25 pounds.

Bed Lay Out

1. King (Upstairs bedroom)

2. King (Main level bedroom)

3. Queen (upstairs bedroom); Single bunks in the same room.

4. Three single beds--not bunks (upstairs bedroom).

5. King (Terrace level)

*Indoor fireplace is non-functional currently until different insurance carrier is found.

Owner holds a real estate license in the state of Georgia.
License #252950.


Keywords: House, retreat, Lake Lanier

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking anywhere except by fire ring.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 3,800 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Absolutely no parties or events. If you have a request for people other than the occupants to be at property, please message owner prior to booking.
No smoking or vaping in house, on decks, on porches or boat dock.
Minimum age of Renter is 25 years old.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: Dogs up to 25 lbs considered; $150/dog

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere except by fire ring.

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
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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

You will love it! Fantastic cove outdoor kitchen fire ring
JULY WEEK AVAILABLE! Fantastic cove outdoor kitchen fire ring

About the area

Located in Gainesville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Oaks Miniature Golf and Regal Hollywood - Gainesville are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit College Square Shopping Center and North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall. Check out an event or a game at Road Atlanta, and consider making time for Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, a top attraction not to be missed. 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. Visit our Gainesville travel guide
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Gainesville, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier
    Lake Lanier
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • aerial shot of a circular driveway with a water fountain in the center at a vineyard surrounded by lush green trees, grass and plants at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Braselton Georgia USA
    Chateau Elan Winery
    27 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Road Atlanta
    22 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Mall of Georgia
    25 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
    31 min drive - 31.7 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • RaceTrac
    4 min drive
  • RaceTrac
    9 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Chick-fil-A
    8 min drive
  • KFC
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, 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.

How much is parking at Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Lanier and within 3 mi (5 km) of Chattahoochee River and Oaks Miniature Golf. Regal Hollywood - Gainesville and Midland Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Fabulous cove and location! Spacious 5 BR/4.5 BA, Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 196 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very friendly, responsive and wonderful to work with. The home was exceptionally clean, modern and beautifully appointed with plenty of open space to lounge in. The home provided all the amenities that we ever needed. It's a great home for families with lots of outdoor space to enjoy. It's located in a very peaceful setting in a quiet neighborhood. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was immaculate when we walked in and was well stocked with all the pots, pans, beach towels, that you would need. Plenty of space to move around and excellent for entertaining with four different dining areas inside and out. We had fun at the dock and one person even caught a catfish. We didn’t need all of the bedrooms, so I turned the bunk room into a yoga space! The office was perfect for my son-in-law who had to work on Friday. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Family Vacation

Great location, plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

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

Wedding Weekend

Our extended family rented all three of Joni’s houses which were adjacent. The wedding was at The Oakley nearby. The amenities were amazing and had everything we needed! Highly recommend! Very clean and comfortable! Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Wonderful home in a great location.

We got displaced due to a hurricane and the host was wonderful and very accommodating! The home was clean, spacious, and held a 4 generational family!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis Z.

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

Wonderful stay at Lake Lanier

The house was very clean and well appointed. Very comfortable. Great views with the leaves changing. Outstanding dock and lake access. Absolutely would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

great location, very pleasant relaxing home

we had family and friends in for graduation of my son. the property was beautiful, very private.we just hung out, spent time by the fire, on the dock and relaxing on the porches. we did not really go out anywhere, cooked all meals on the property which was nice. i would rent this location again. john
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DiAnna C.

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

Wonderful property

Our multigenerational family enjoyed our spring break here with plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed the outdoor kitchen and fire pit and the dock allowed us to bring our boat along for the fishers in the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacy w.

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

Highly reccomend.

I would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a getaway. It is perfect for a large family and a great location close to shopping restaurants and hiking. The owner was wonderful very responsive and great communication. The outdoor areas were fantastic with large deck and great fire pit and grill area
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas W.

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

Amazing stay!

My family fell in love with Joni’s lake house. Everything is as described, the location is great, and the lake is amazing. We will be booking again in the future. Thanks again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret V.

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

Lake House

Close lake proximnity a plus. Loved the large dock. Close to shopping but quiet, private property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is amazing. Loved everything about it. Owner is responsive and very helpful. We had two teens, a toddler under 3 and then 5 adults. Our toddler slept in a pack n play in the walk in master closet. Plenty of room, worked perfectly. I would recommend a wagon or 2 to tote stuff down to the dock. It’s not far, but there is a steep hill (that is paved) as you walk back. Dock is very shady underneath and the ladder makes it easy to get out of the water. We will definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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

A great fall weekend with family

We had a wonderful time! Our family had a great time down by the lake, grilling out on the gorgeous patio, and had plenty of space to spread out inside and relax in the house. Perfect week for our yearly family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tania M.

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

Family Thanksgiving on the lake

The house was a wonderful choice for my family of 12 to spend the week of Thanksgiving. It was large enough that we could all spread out and cooking Thanksgiving was made easy with their fully stocked kitchen. We also loved the great outdoor areas of this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwenn O.

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

Peaceful stay

Joni’s property is exactly as listed. Beautiful house and location. Communication was excellent. This is not our first stay here and not our last
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Amazing location

We stayed with our family of 12 and the property was absolutely perfect. The bedroom layout works perfect for multiple adult couples, or for parents with older children. The basement is super cozy and comfortable and allows plenty of room for playing games or watching a movie together. The dock at the lake was perfect and in a perfect location on the lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

October 2024

House was great. We had 10 adults and we all fit comfortably. Balconies and outdoor setup made it easy to hang out inside or out. Good location and closer than I thought we would be to stores and restaurants. Great communication with owner before and during the stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody P.

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

DON'T PASS UP THIS OPPORTUNITY.

Not only is this home outstanding with beautiful morning scenery, the home owner Joni is as well. She kept perfect communication, even answered the phone at 11pm to accommodate me extending our stay. I travel for a living and have been to countless rentals, this here has been by far the best. If your looking for a good private spot on the lake, stop looking and hit book now. Thank you Joni for being so great ill definitely be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Perfect house for a girl's weekend getaway

This was a great location for our girl's weekend getaway to celebrate a friend. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate 10 ladies comfortably. The house has a great setup and there wasn't anything we needed outside of the suggested things to bring. Joni was great to work with and easily accessible to answer any questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

S F.

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

Lake Lanier Ga in winter.

Enjoyed home on lake! Beautiful and very clean! The host is near by and very responsive! Had great few days! Thank you,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calley J.

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

Amazing Lake house vaca

The house was amazing! The doc was so much fun. Everyone in our group loved every minute! We rented kayaks through the property manager. It was easy and inexpensive. The property manager was always communicating and friendly. This was one of our best vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Great location and very clean

This is a great location on the lake because it's not on the main thoroughfare. Businesses and restaurants are not far away. The house is very clean and has the kitchen dishes and cookware you would need. Part of the walk to the lake is quite steep, but it is well maintained. Just be aware. The houses nearby were quiet making it a peaceful getaway. We had a great visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

natasha k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the lake house! Plenty of room, nice kitchen, great patio and fire pit, loved the covered deck for coffee in the mornings. Owner was amazing with communication. We had a couple of issues which were addressed right away. We loved the property but would have loved to see more of the lake from the house. We also unexpectedly had someone on crutches and the trip down to the dock was steep and further than we thought. Just something to keep in mind. The dock was great. We rented a boat and docked it and fished from there as well. The lake was awesome. We ventured out each day and found a small beach in different areas of the lake and enjoyed lounging and exploring the water. The lake where the house is located is perfect for swimming, boating, jetskiing. It’s a quieter area than the main part of the lake. Much more relaxed and enjoyable. We took the boat to Pelican Pete’s for dinner one night and ice cream for a couple of other nights. Anything you might need is not far from the house… Walmart, Publix, Home Depot and restaurants. Even Pelican Pete’s wasn’t far to drive from the house. Thank you Joni for a great week.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

The Perfect Retreat

This rental was well appointed, super clean, and accommodated 3 adult couples and a single amazingly! It is rare that you find a rental with 3 king sized bedrooms all ensuite. Not only that, if we had the kids with us, this house could have accommodated 5 of them. Wow! The three levels of this house allowed each member of our group to have their own space to retreat to, and then the living room and porch was expansive enough to allow all of us to congregate together. The driveway also easily fit 3 cars and could fit many more if necessary. Loved the peaceful dock and the alcove where the house is situated. I can't say enough about this rental, it really was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Relaxing Labor Day weekend

This house was great for our group of friends with toddlers. The basement space gave us a place to hang out while the kids were asleep at night where we wouldn’t accidentally wake them with our conversations. Having 2 refrigerators made it easy to hold food for several families. The dock was great for afternoon swims in the lake. The house is at the end of the cove so not too much boat activity. We rented a boat from Port Royale marina that was super close to the house. Highly recommend that. Plenty of parking & outdoor space for hanging out in. We were very pleased with the whole experience. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023