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A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are windows with blinds, a lamp, and various decorative items on shelves.
A calm river with a wooden dock and a small boat docked on the right.
A cozy, multi-level bunk bed room with a ladder, a small desk, and a window.
A cozy living room with a large painting of a boat, a wooden shelf with decorative items, a mirror, and various plants.
A cozy dining area with a fireplace, a dining table set with plates, cups, and a teddy bear.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 112500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Gainesville, GA
  • Place, Lake Lanier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Brenau University
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

With a stay at this vacation home in Gainesville, you'll be on the waterfront, a short 3-minute walk from Lake Lanier and within 3 minutes by car from Chattahoochee River. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Lake Lanier Olympic Park.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Lake Lanier Olympic Park - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Brenau University - 13 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Mall of Georgia - 35 min drive - 31.2 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dumpling Master - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Senor Fiesta - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Firesides, Hot Tubs & Mountain Air: Book Your Winter Lake Retreat



**Fall & Winter Warmth, Laid-Back Living at Belle Haven Cottage**

Welcome to Belle Haven Cottage, a refined lakefront retreat nestled in a quiet, private cove on the coveted north end of Lake Lanier in Gainesville, Georgia. Designed for effortless relaxation and elevated gatherings, this luxury vacation rental blends upscale comfort with the cozy charm of a seasonal escape—perfect for autumn leaf-peeping, holiday family getaways, and fireside weekends.

Mornings begin with a steaming cup of coffee from the fully stocked coffee bar as mist rises off the water. Days unfold with peaceful walks, crisp mountain air, and exploring nearby North Georgia towns. As golden hour settles in, slip into the **10-person hot tub** with gorgeous views, grill dinner with friends, or gather around the **lakeside fire pit** under a crisp canopy of stars. Belle Haven is where the pace slows down and comfort takes center stage.



Why Guests Choose Belle Haven Cottage

**Indoor & Outdoor Gathering Spaces** – A cozy indoor fireplace and a crackling outdoor fire pit create the ultimate ambiance for cool-weather evenings.
**Resort-Style Hot Tub** – Spacious, spa-level soaking with stunning views—the ultimate way to unwind after a day of hiking or wine tasting.
**Fully Stocked Coffee & Cocoa Bar** – Thoughtfully appointed with everything you need for warm morning routines and evening treats.
**Chef-Inspired Kitchen** – Beautifully equipped for hosting festive family dinners, holiday weekends, and celebratory meals around a 10-person dining table.
**Game Lounge & Custom Bar** – A favorite feature for entertaining, complete with games and a large smart TV for movie nights or game day fun.
**Luxury Sleeping Accommodations** – Three private king suites (featuring select rooms with fireplaces or soaking tubs) plus a fun custom bunk room for guests of all ages.


Explore North Georgia in the Cooler Months

Just minutes from Gainesville, Belle Haven offers convenient access to local dining, shopping, and scenic drives. Venture out to **Dahlonega, Helen, and Dawsonville** during peak fall foliage or winter festival season for local wineries, mountain hiking trails, charming town squares, and seasonal celebrations. The north end of Lake Lanier is famously quieter, more scenic, and situated right at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Whether you’re planning a cozy autumn leaf-peeping trip, a magical family holiday gathering, or a peaceful winter retreat with friends, Belle Haven Cottage offers privacy, luxury, and unmatched warmth.

Discover why guests return year after year to this premier Lake Lanier getaway—and make Belle Haven Cottage your home away from home this season.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 elevators

Property is also known as

636186

Firesides, Hot Tubs & Mountain Air: Book Your Winter Lake Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning home with such a great amount of space for the family to hang and catch up. Plenty of games and activities. Even food for the wildlife. Such a great spot. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t say enough good things about Belle Haven Cottage! The house is amazing and the host has put so much thought into all of the little details to make your stay perfect. Our family had the best time and we will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. Well maintained with all the amenities advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was incredible! We made a ton of memories and enjoyed each other’s company! Thank you to the hosts for thinking of everything :)
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate property that exceeded our expectations in almost every way! Amazing host who was incedibly helpful from booking throughout our entire trip. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Trip

Our annual family Christmas Trip Was amazing. I have never stayed at property that was so well stocked or had more accommodating hosts. Everything was fabulous!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas 2024

We absolutely loved staying here! The cottage is very welcoming, beautifully decorated and fully stocked with everything you may need, including coffee, toiletries and fire wood. Great experience overall!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

Our stay at Bell haven was perfect. The house was beyond beautiful and had so many cute details. The owner was quick to respond and very helpful. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a perfect get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway, Quick Drive From Atlanta

Hot Tub + Fire Pit + Canoe = Great Outdoor Family Fun. Lots of s’mores and lake activities got all our teenagers outside and off their screens for a bit with all the comforts of home. What a nice break!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can’t wait to come back!

The pictures are beautiful but truly do not do this property justice. It is impeccably decorated, extremely comfortable, an absolutely beautiful home on a lovely property. The owner seems to have thought of literally everything! We had a wonderful day and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

This beautiful home was perfect for a relaxing girls trip recently. It's beautifully and thoughtfully appointed; we loved all of the little touches like the well stocked coffee bar, the toiletries, even the fire wood. Annette was wonderful to work with! Like most homes in the area, it's a steep climb down to the dock/lake, but as we were there in November, we enjoyed the views from the deck, patio, and the hot tub. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Lanier Stay

This property was clean and well maintained. The kitchen had all we needed to have home cooked meals and snacks as needed. It is kid friendly with various toys and activities and a playground for them too. The dock area was clean and ready to go, as was the hot tub. We would recommend it to anyone with a medium sized family group. It is easy to reach from Gainesville with handy grocery stores and nearby restaurants that please families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Want for nothing!

We had an amazing time at Annette's place. She was absolutely wonderful to work with. The house is stocked with everything you could possibly want or need for a vacation at the lake. She goes way beyond what you usually find in a rental property. The house is clean and comfortable and we watched the fireworks over Lake Lanier on July 4th from the dock. We fit two families comfortably. I highly recommend this home for anyone looking for a lake getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in Gainesville for a family wedding, so several family members stayed at this amazing lakefront retreat. We all agreed it was the most fabulous VRBO we've ever stayed in! It was so accomodating with comfortable beds, fully stocked bathrooms and kitchen with wonderful snacks and drinks provided. The coffee/hot chocolate/apple cider/tea station was a huge hit! The downstairs was incredible. My 3 grandchildren loved it! There were games, movies, plenty of hot tub towels and even a fully stocked pirates chest! The icing on the cake was THREE bedrooms with a king bed and ensuite bath in each! Hot tub and kid's bunkroom were certainly a bonus too! The Christmas decorations were charming and made us feel right at home. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you Annette!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

This home was above our expectations. House was clean, modern, clean and exactly as it is advertised. Annette is great. She has thought of every thing in regard to what you need in a rental home. All the bedrooms were spacious and the beds comfortable. Kitchen has every thing you will need. Her coffee station is amazing! You can not go wrong if you are thing of renting this home. We will again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful family vacation. The cabin was hardly a cabin. What a beautiful home we had the pleasure of relaxing in for a long weekend. The kids enjoyed the hot tub and the pirate ship. The treasure chest was definitely an added attraction. The bedrooms were picturesque, so well decorated, and we loved the ensuite bathrooms. With two families and a grandparent, we had plenty of room to spread out. The kids even enjoyed playing in the bunkroom, who was going to sleep together? Our host thought of everything. We had snacks, water, hot tub towels, games galore, toys for all ages. You name it, we found it. Loved using the outdoor cooking and watching the deer feed every morning.The dock was nice and glad we were on the water, but I wish the water level had been up. We could not swim or fish at the dock. I wish The Corps of Engineers could do a better job of keeping Lake Lanier full. Belle Haven is definitely a place we would all go back to stay. Loved having the family time together. Out host did a wonderful job!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sensational Stay

Belle Haven is outstanding. Being there is like staying in your own private resort. The cottage is clean and modern with high-end amenities and appliances, but feels like a secret country house surrounded by flowers and butterflies. We enjoyed special seating spots for coffee or conversation and larger areas for gathering for games or a meal at the dining table which seats ten. The charming décor and special touches make the space feel posh but also cozy and relaxing. Beds were comfortable and had plenty of pillows. It is a lovely property nestled into beautiful landscape but also near grocery and restaurants. The cove is secluded and offers wonderful opportunity to swim and play in the water. The owners have thought of truly every single thing (games, fluffy towels, kitchen necessities, coffee/tea/cocoa bar, books … the list goes on) to make a trip fabulous, and they went above and beyond to make our family trip amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This rental is a MUST!

If could give this property 100 stars, I would. It was so perfect for our family of eight. Small things, like having the wifi info in big print multiple places...that was huge! My kids did not have to ask me once for the info. There was a snack basket and water when we arrived. Of course, the kids loved that. The house is so comfortable and has so much space. There are coffee nooks all over. We had family movie night in the basement. So, so comfortable. The dock had fishing, swimming, sunbathing. We had jet skis delivered to us for a few days, thanks to a recommendation of the owner. The location is close enough to everything, but far enough away you feel you are getting away. My husband and I love to cook, and the kitchen had everything we needed, including and outdoor grill where we were able to do a hibachi night. We will absolutely be back. The best lake vacation experience and it would not have happened without this amazing rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed staying at the cottage to celebrate Father’s Day with our family. It was perfect for our families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025