29 Lake House Rentals in Ga (Riverside Options, Too!) (2024)

Looking for a fun and exciting escape not too far from home? Consider a lake house rental in GA!

We’ve gathered up some of the best lakefront cabin rentals in the state, so you can take a short drive and enjoy the view at a Georgia lake before you know it. These lakefront cabins offer so much — amazing water views, the chance to go boating, spending time on kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards, going for a swim, catching fish, and so much more.

Here are some of the best lake vacation rental options in Georgia, plus several river and creekside escapes as well. Several on our list are even dog friendly, so your four-legged family members can join the adventure. (And some are on a golf course!)

Here are 29 lake house rentals in GA we know you’ll love.

ON LAKE BLUE RIDGE

SOUTHERN COMFORT

This spectacular rental is billed as two vacation destinations in one: a magnificent mountain retreat and an aquatic playground that boating, fishing and swimming enthusiasts will love.

Located on Lake Blue Ridge near Morganton boat launch, this lovely lakefront property comes with its own double-decker dock with boat slip below, and a lounging area above with an umbrella-shaded table, chairs and lounges. Sunsets are especially incredible, with the sun shining on the lake as it dips behind the mountains.

Details: 6 guests·3 bedrooms·4 beds·3 baths · Check price and availability

Read More: THE ESSENTIALS FOR A PERFECT LAKE BLUE RIDGE GETAWAY

ON LAKE HARTWELL

LUXURY LAKEFRONT

Lake views, a new custom private dock on a quiet cove, and screened in porch with fireplace welcome you, making this 3 bedroom/2 bathroom your home-away-from-home! Prepare meals in the gourmet kitchen, kayak and swim at the dock, relax in the hammock between the trees.

This peaceful and very quiet neighborhood is just 5 minutes from Hartwell Marina and Gum Branch Boat Launch, and less than 10 minutes from Downtown Hartwell for dining and shopping.

Details: 8 guests·3 bedrooms·5 beds·2 baths · Check price and availability

LAKE JUNALUSKA

UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS

Retreat to a rare Lake Junaluska find, boasting an unobstructed, expansive lake and mountain view. With a location just off of North Lakeside Drive, this is the perfect spot for a retreat, a long weekend, or an extended vacation in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

You have easy access to all of the Junaluska amenities, and an unbeatable view from the oversized windows. This relaxing mountain home overlooks the lake, the Rose Walk, and historic Stuart Spring. This one is pet friendly.

Details: 10 guests·4 bedroom·6 beds·1.5 bath · Check price and availability

LAKE CHATUGE

LAKESHORE LODGE

This might seems like a pricey rental for some families but consider this: This behemoth luxury would only be $250 per family if you wanted to vacation with three others (friends? siblings? in-laws?)

Three massive fireplaces, steam shower, Wolf cooktop, granite counters, butler’s pantry with fireplace, outdoor kitchen, game room, double-slip deep water dock, and 3-car garage. Multiple suites. Lush landscaping. Kayak and paddle board available at this Hiawasee mansion.

Details: 16+ guests·5 bedrooms·11 beds·6.5 baths · Booking Info Coming

Read More: 52+ THINGS TO DO IN HIAWASSEE, GA ON BEAUTIFUL LAKE CHATUGE

LAKE HOUSE RENTALS ON LAKE LANIER

OASIS

The spacious open-concept makes this home ideal for family get-togethers or weekend getaways. Large screen TVs and WIFI make it the perfect for sports and movies! Enjoy time out on the lake with access from the double-slip dock (only ONE boat parking space available) or spend time playing ping pong, basketball, or corn hole back at the house.

Details: 13 guests·5 bedrooms·10 beds·3.5 baths · Check price and availability

PARADISE

This three level cabin features 26 foot floor to ceiling windows, luxurious master suite, hardwood floors, two fireplaces, two large decks overlooking the lake, gourmet kitchen, open floor plan, hot tub, pool table, gentle slope to water, and deep-water dock in a quiet cove.

Details: 16 guests·5 bedrooms·11 beds·3 baths · Check price and availability

RENLIM RETREAT (IT DOESN’T GET MORE LUXURIOUS THAN THIS!)

You won’t run out of things to do on this magnificent executive estate property. You can play football, cornhole or croquet in the front yard, or shoot hoops on the basketball court. Sunbathe on the beach and take out the 25-foot pontoon boat with no hassle from the deep-water dock.

End the day with sunset views from the screened porch — one of the owner’s favorite places in a home designed for entertaining —as well as the great room with a vaulted, beamed ceiling and two-story stacked stone fireplace. Or take the party to the beach, where you can gather around a bonfire for bonding with your family members.

Details: 18 guests·6 bedrooms·12 beds·7 baths · Check price and availability

ON LAKE OCONEE

SOUTHERN LIVING HOME DESIGN

Enjoy this little slice of heaven on 120′ of deep water cove on Lake Oconee. It’s a Southern Living home design and Charles Hodges Ltd Landscape Design only minutes from several world renowned golf courses, groceries, movie theater, boat/jet ski rentals, and restaurants.

Backyard boasts a built in grill, fire pit, and hot tub. Screen porch, WiFi, numerous flat screen and Smart TVs with Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu. Enjoy their canoe, 2 kayaks, corn hole, croquet, bikes, and more!

Details: 16 guests·6 bedrooms·13 beds·5.5 baths · Check price and availability

RENOVATED REYNOLDS LAKEFRONT

This is a lovely getaway to kick back, enjoy some family time or a spend a relaxing week away from it all. The firepit is great for enjoying the lake view while drinking a glass of wine or roasting marshmallows in the evening.

The natural light throughout the house welcomes the outside in and allows you to enjoy the beautiful Lake Oconee view. The home has two kayaks to explore the lake, and a brand new max dock for boating, fishing, and swimming.

Details: 9 guests·4 bedrooms·7 beds·3 baths · Check price and availability

BEST VIEW ON THE LAKE

This luxury vacation rental on Lake Oconee comfortably sleeps up to 19 people and features numerous master suites.Enjoy 180-degree water views and a location very close to the Ritz Carlton, with an idyllic spa. Private dock, outdoor fire pit, game room and theater…you won’t want to leave.

Tritoon 24 ft Bennington,13 persons, with 150 HP motor rental option available for additional fee.

Details: 16+ guests·7 bedrooms·17 beds·6.5 baths · Check price and availability

Read More: A LAKE OCONEE LUXURY VACATION WITH REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE

RENTALS ON PRIVATE LAKES

LAKESIDE RETREAT

Located between Ellijay and Blue Ridge, the upper level (of three) of this home hosts the master suite/bath with private deck and the loft area with a double day bed. Head down below the main level via the exterior steps and you find the lower family room, which contains a sofa sleeper with a coffee table and seating.

Outside you can sit by the lake, read a book, go for a paddle, fish for bass and walk the neighborhood trails.

Details: 6 guests·3 bedrooms·6 beds·2 baths · BOOK NOW

Read More: 31 SENSATIONAL THINGS TO DO IN ELLIJAY GA (WHEN YOU LEAVE THE KIDS AT HOME)

HANDCRAFTED COTTAGE

The Little House is a work of art, hand crafted with loving care by a master wood worker. The chalet-style home is beautifully accented with gingerbread, marquetry and hand-carved details. The rich wood interior includes a stunning spiral staircase that leads up to the loft-style bedroom.

The cabin is situated on about 5 acres of woods, field and lake shore, and guests may enjoy shared access to all the outdoors has to offer.

Details: 3 guests·2 bedrooms·2 beds·1 baths · BOOK NOW

TREE CABIN BY THE LAKE

Enjoy renting a tree house and having access to the private 20-acre lake. It has bass, crappie, catfish, and yellow perch. Come throw your line in and enjoy a few days of fishing.

You also have access to 2 john boats, canoe, and 3 paddle boats to explore the lake. The lake is all YOURS during your stay.

Details: 6 guests·3 bedrooms·3 beds·2 baths · BOOK NOW

COZY CUB CABIN

Perched on hillside and surrounded by tall trees, it’s a quiet, private oasis in a gated community with three private lakes for fishing and a five minute walk to the Toccoa River and hiking Chattahoochee National Forest. The living room has vaulted ceilings, two skylights, and large windows to let in light and maximize the view.

Details: 6 guests·2 bedrooms·3 beds·2 baths· BOOK NOW

ON THE TOCCOA RIVER

TOCCOA RIVER CABIN

This rustically furnished home comes with a dry sauna, granite and hardwood kitchen with a center island, an enormous loft with a ping pong table, and a corner stone gas log fireplace. Step into the clear, cool waters of the rushing Toccoa River when you stay here. You’ll enjoy year-round mountain views, a wrap-around porch, and a private, covered porch off the master bedroom.

Details: 8 guests·3 bedrooms·5 beds·2 baths · BOOK NOW

BEST LOCATION ON THE RIVER

This rental is a beautiful rustic cabin on the Toccoa River. It is located on the upper Toccoa and has everything you need to make your vacation complete.

The cabin is on the river with no steep elevations. The backyard has plenty of room for kids to play or even have a volley ball game. You can tube down the river or fish from the backyard. The driveway is concrete with plenty of parking.

Details: 10 guests·4 bedrooms·8 beds·3 baths· BOOK NOW

RIVERWALK

Water lovers, run to Riverwalk. With its secluded riverside community and unique Native American fish trap vestige nearby, the tranquil sights of the rushing water will instantly lure you in. Completely surrounded by woods, Riverwalk offers total seclusion, without another home in sight.

Grab your fishing gear or inner tubes and head out for a relaxing day on the water — it’s only a short half of a mile walk or drive to Riverwalk’s 180 feet of Toccoa River access. Explore the fish trap, which was built by Native Americans generations ago and still stands as a glimpse into how fish were caught in earlier days.

Details: 10 guests·3 bedrooms·7 beds·3 baths· BOOK NOW

HOOKED ON TOCCOA

This stunning cabin will have you feeling carefree whether you are listening to the tranquil sounds of the Toccoa River from the spacious outdoor pavilion, or enjoying the rustic elegance inside.

Hooked on Toccoa is uniquely located with step-in entry directly into the river, giving you private access to world-class fly fishing, and is also the perfect spot for tubing, kayaking or just splashing around in the refreshingly clear tailwaters of the Toccoa.

Details: 10 guests·4 bedrooms·6 beds·3 baths · BOOK NOW

ON THE CARTECAY RIVER

ROMANCE ON THE CARTECAY

Modern furnishings in neutral tones blend seamlessly with the backdrop of the forest you see through the wall of windows. Comfortable pillows on the sofa add to the soothing atmosphere. You can snuggle together to watch a show or stretch out with a book in the living room. The dining area is just off of the kitchen. Beyond the dining area is the master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. There is a shared bathroom on the far side of the kitchen. Upstairs you will find an open loft with a bed and a daybed under skylights. The abundance of windows in the cabin creates a bright and cheery ambiance that is sometimes hard to find in a cabin.

Details: 4 guests·1 bedroom·3 beds·2 baths· BOOK NOW

CARTECAY RIVER HOUSE

Escape from your everyday stresses to ‘Cartecay River House’, a remote 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom vacation rental house situated on the banks of the Cartecay River.

This massive 3,350-square-foot home offers friends and family a rustic themed interior, featuring a downstairs game room, 2 furnished decks with river views, a private hot tub, and a fire pit! This home-away-from-home is perfect for exploring the Chattahoochee National Forest or simply soaking up the sun in this lush forested setting!

Details: 10 guests·5 bedrooms·6 beds·3.5 baths · BOOK NOW

ON CHESTATEE RIVER

GOLD-NUGGET HAVEN

This warm, inviting home on the river was built in 1997. It has five bedrooms, three and a half baths, two great rooms, and two kitchens. All the rooms have high ceilings including the ground floor. If you like vaulted wood ceilings and the heavenly sound and view of the river just one hundred feet off the covered back deck, this is the place to spend your vacation.

Details: 12 guests·5 bedrooms·9 beds·3.5 baths· BOOK NOW

RIVER’S EDGE

If you’re looking for a place for the whole family, considering this cabin would definitely be a must! Whether relaxing on the screened-in porch, sunning on the terrace deck, trying your luck at catching some trophy trout this river is known for, or tubing down the river from the backyard to the takeout, you are sure to be pleased! The backyard to the river is gently sloped and then levels out making river access very easy. There is a fire pit with seating right on the rivers edge.Inside, the cabin is luxuriously appointed with comfort and beauty in mind.

Details: 6 guests·3 bedrooms·3 beds·3 baths · BOOK NOW

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