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Waterfront cabin with party dock. We are pet friendly so bring the whole family.

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Amazing views from the top floor master deck. All 3 floors have walk out deck.
Private and secluded. Paved steep bath to dock
Lake
Top floor master suite with king bed, attached bath, and the best views.
Large sectional for movie nights

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gainesville, GA
  • Lanier Technical College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lake Lanier Olympic Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Don Carter State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony

About this property

Waterfront cabin with party dock. We are pet friendly so bring the whole family.

Knotty Pine Hideaway: Your Rustic Luxury Lakeside Adventure
Welcome to Knotty Pine Hideaway, a spacious 5 bedroom 4 full bath log cabin retreat on the peaceful shores of Lake Lanier, just minutes from the Lake Lanier Olympic Park rowing venue and event center. Whether you're here to cheer on rowers, explore the lake, or simply unwind with loved ones, this three-level cabin is designed for families who want a blend of adventure, comfort, and rustic charm.

Lakeside Location & Boating Safety
Enjoy direct access to Lake Lanier with a double-slip party dock . kayaks are available for guest use—just bring your own life jackets and always supervise children near the water. Please note: We have one boat slip used by a friend who rents his boat to our guests at a discount. More info will be in the guidebook after booking. The other covered slip will be for your boat. We also have tie ups.

The water off the dock is very deep, and swimming or boating is at your own risk

Life jackets are legally required for children under 13

Adult supervision is strongly recommended for all water activities

Be mindful when loading or unloading boats, and ensure all gear is secured properly

Planning to hit the water? After booking, you’ll receive our digital guidebook with access to discounted promo codes for boat and jet ski rentals through trusted local providers—making lake life safe, easy, and more affordable!

Cabin Comfort Meets Rustic Luxury
This log home is packed with cozy touches and modern amenities:

3 king master suites,

kids room with trundle beds 4 twin beds

and a "teen room" with 2 queen beds in it

Two full kitchens—ideal for big family meals or late-night snacks

Game room with arcade games, pool table, and smart TVs

Poker table, kids’ reading tent, and family board games in the loft

Fireplaces, jetted tub, anti-fog mirrors, and private balconies

You’ll find plenty of room to relax or gather together—whether you’re playing games, cooking up a feast, or watching the sun dip below the trees.

Outdoor Adventures for All Ages
Your lakeside escape includes:

A Solo Stove firepit for s’mores and stories

Gas, charcoal, and Blackstone grills

Two decks with lake views

Easy lake access via a sloped paved path,. With most homes on Lake Lanier, the deeper the water at the dock the steeper your walk so we can not recommend this home if you mobility issues

Whether you’re paddling the shoreline or sipping morning coffee outdoors, you’ll love the serene setting.

Unbeatable Location for Events & Exploring
Knotty Pine Hideaway is:

Under 10 minutes to Lake Lanier Olympic Park, home of world-class rowing events

A short drive to Gainesville for dining, shopping, and family-friendly attractions

Close to local marinas, hiking trails, and boat launch ramps

It’s the perfect spot for families coming to watch competitions or simply enjoy all that North Georgia’s lake country has to offer.

Important Notes & Family Guidelines
Quiet hours: 11 PM – 7 AM

Pets are welcome, but must be kept off furniture and leashed outdoors

Please clean up after pets—bags are provided

Maximum 5 vehicles in driveway; no street parking

No fireworks or firearms allowed on the property

Septic system: flush toilet paper only

This is not a party house—gatherings welcome, but large events are not permitted

Primary renter must be 25+ years old

Max occupancy: 13 guests

After booking, you’ll receive our comprehensive digital guidebook with everything from house instructions to local boat rentals, restaurants, and more.

Whether you’re here for a regatta weekend, a lake adventure, or a cozy family retreat, Knotty Pine Hideaway is your perfect home base.

Book your stay today and let the lake memories begin!

Property manager

Tera Callaway
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
County law the minimum age to rent is 25 and no one night stays.
Explosives, firearms, other weapons and fireworks are prohibited on the lake and our property and will result in immediate action by law enforcement.
ABSOLUTELY NO STREET OR GRASS PARKING OR DRIVING ON PROPERTY.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids and Regal Hollywood - Gainesville are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Frances Meadows Aquatic Center and Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville. Travelling with kids? Consider Oaks Miniature Golf and Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park.
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Gainesville, GA

What's nearby

  • Lanier Technical College - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Brenau University - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Lake Lanier Olympic Park - 12 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Don Carter State Park - 20 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Longstreet Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront cabin with party dock. We are pet friendly so bring the whole family. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Waterfront cabin with party dock. We are pet friendly so bring the whole family.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront cabin with party dock. We are pet friendly so bring the whole family.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront cabin with party dock. We are pet friendly so bring the whole family. located?

This family-friendly Gainesville holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lanier Technical College, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Frances Meadows Aquatic Center and Lake Lanier. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids and Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious, accommodated our family of 14 very well. Host were very communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Short Stay

In town for a couple days for a wedding. House is great. Clean, organized, easy checkin and out. Great communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sumith D.

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

Spring Trip

We enjoyed our stay, and the area was very calm. The lake views from the house were beautiful, and there was lots of space. We all enjoyed the golf cart rides back and forth to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Family Getaway

We had a great time staying at this location. House was clean and perfectly met our needs. When we needed to communicate with the owners, they were extremely responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome place

It was awesome, we enjoyed the coffee bar, especially as cold as it was
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

taylor r.

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

Enjoyable Stay for Wedding Weekend

We stayed here with friends during our wedding weekend, as our venue was in Gainesville. The house is beautiful and had plenty of space for everyone to sleep comfortably. The views are beautiful and it was the best part of the stay. All the amenities were great, of course. I would recommend this place to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim F., Goldsboro

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

Great place

Great stay, great place for small groups or families. We loved staying here....Just note, the hill down to the water is no joke.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Wonderful Christmas stay!

We had a wonderful time at Tera’s house! It was plenty big for 6 adults and 4 teenagers. The kids enjoyed the pool table and poker, and the adults enjoyed the spacious living room and kitchen for games as well as the fire pit and coffee options. Close to restaurants etc even though it feels rural. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

This place has it all and great owners

Clean and great location. Owners were very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge M.

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

Lake Lanier Getaway

We stay at this beautiful cabin, super cozy and very clean, communication with the owners is easy and highly recommend to stay there
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

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

Mountain paradise

We had a wonderful stay at Knotty Pines. The house is beautiful, very clean, well stocked with all cookware. The dock is large, we had some nice nights watching the otters on the river. Beds are comfortable. The fireplace was nice. We saw a few deer. Tera is very nice and responded very quickly to all my questions. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett C.

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

Getaway Weekend

Property was perfect for our friends getaway! Accommodations were exactly what was advertised and we all felt more than comfortable. Boat Dock was nice, we brought our boat and Waverunner and tied up no problem. Steep walkway from lake which was our daily workout! Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Beautiful Property

The house is beautiful, spacious and had all the amenities that you need. Even on the rainy day, we had the opportunity to play pool on the lower level, darts on the main floor and cards on the 2nd floor. It has a wonderful kitchen that was well stocked with everything you needed to cook a wonderful meal. There are 3 decks that were wonderful for enjoying the beautiful evenings. It was a quite refuge for our family and we had a wonderful long weekend. The location is excellent where you have seclusion but are less than 10 minutes away for the Kroger and Publix and several restaurants. Getting to downtown Gainsville to enjoy the great restaurants and coffee shops on the square was quick and easy. Tera was an exceptional host checking on us to make sure we were OK after the storm in the area. This listing is one of the most accurate of any property that I have rented and I would highly recommend this property for a large group gathering. Thank you Tera and Jason!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

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

Family Celebration

I just had a birthday and my grandson just graduated from high school so this was a get together for our family. The house was absolutely stunning and full of every possible thing that you could or need. Air-conditioning was great, beds were comfy. Lots of space for everyone! We really enjoyed the pool table and the double dock. Even though we had rain Saturday morning, we still had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

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

Country lake

The property was very nice and located in a very quiet wooded area. Room situation was good for our family because the girls had an area all to themselves and so did the boys. It was nice to step out onto the porch in the morning and have deer visiting. Access to the dock was a little challenging and that information was fully explained. Life jackets of all sizes were provided so it wasn't difficult for everyone to have one that fit. Overall it was a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Georgia Gentlemen's Getaway

Great home, location, and well equipped to accommodate our group of guys (12). Hosts Tera and Justin were awesome communicators and totally went the extra mile to make our stay awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tera Callaway

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We are the Callaway family. We love to travel and share our homes with guests. There is nothing like nights at the lake together. Justin and I, Tera, are no more then a phone call away during your stay.

What makes this property unique

Deep water dock and gorgeous views made this cabin stand out.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests