[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 3 Bedroom 2 Bath House near Lake Lanier - Gainesville/Oakwood Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Lanier ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90860000/90850500/90850455/f8cb2906.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90860000/90850500/90850455/7a832a46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90860000/90850500/90850455/f71d7af7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90860000/90850500/90850455/e855659f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cookware/dishes/utensils, dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90860000/90850500/90850455/da2f01ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a wooded residence area on the shores of Lake Lanier, Balus Creek Hideaway offers a serene escape. Unwind on the backyard deck with a BBQ cookout or relax indoors with smart TVs in every room. The fully equipped kitchen is perfect for whipping up meals, and its convenient location near I-985 makes it easy to explore. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Lake view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 3 Bedroom 2 Bath House near Lake Lanier - Gainesville/Oakwood Located on the Balus Creek finger of Lake Lanier, our home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a wooded residence area. Enjoy the serenity of the backyard deck and treat yourself to a BBQ cookout with the propane gas grill. Tastefully decorated interior features a 55" smart TV in the living room and 42" smart TVs in each bedroom. Kitchen is fully equipped with pots and pans, dishes, and cooking essentials. Conveniently located just minutes from I-985. Dock is ideal for jet skis and small boats subject to lake water levels. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Dock - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Water skiing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69340000/69330700/69330629/83c97fb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Bungalow with King bed by the lake Gainesville - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 6.6 15 reviews CA $95 CA $338 total includes taxes & fees Oct 16 - Oct 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=69330629&PinnedHotelID=69330629&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106560900/106560834/1ce1de73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LAKE HOUSE ON LANIER WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS Gainesville - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Living/dining area 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=106560834&PinnedHotelID=106560834&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105860000/105853800/105853784/58656fe9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serene Lake Oasis ~ King Bed Gainesville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=105853784&PinnedHotelID=105853784&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100390000/100383000/100382975/e021f937.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Lake Cabin for monthly rental. 2BR/1 bath cabin with jacuzzi hot tub. 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No parties or gatherings of more than 12 due to county rules. Adherence is strictly enforced. Failure to comply will result in removal and no refund. Disabling or obstructing outdoor security cameras will result in immediate cancellation of your stay with no refund and your removal from the property Maximum sleeping occupancy is 6- No smoking inside- Strict no pet policy- Leave washing machine door open when not in use- Do not move any furniture ### 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.24985%2C-83.90083&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jqKRHrP_avVr8XykdtSbkYkMMn0=) Gainesville, GA #### What's nearby - Lake Lanier - 1 min drive - 0.4 km - University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus - 5 min drive - 3.8 km - Gainesville Theatre Alliance - 5 min drive - 4.1 km - Chicopee Woods Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.8 km - Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 27 min drive - 25.7 km #### Getting around - Gainesville Station - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪RaceTrac - ‬6 min drive - ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive - ‪Free Chapel - ‬5 min drive - ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬6 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 3 Bedroom 2 Bath House near Lake Lanier - Gainesville/Oakwood pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 3 Bedroom 2 Bath House near Lake Lanier - Gainesville/Oakwood? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 3 Bedroom 2 Bath House near Lake Lanier - Gainesville/Oakwood? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 3 Bedroom 2 Bath House near Lake Lanier - Gainesville/Oakwood located? > Situated in Gainesville, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Lanier and within 3 mi (5 km) of Oaks Miniature Golf and University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus. Gainesville Theatre Alliance and College Square Shopping Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 3 Bedroom 2 Bath House near Lake Lanier - Gainesville/Oakwood Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victor L. Apr 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### I really recommend this place me and my family have really good time together Really good everything was really nice and clean ##### Victor L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute & Cozy The house was the perfect size for our group of 4 plus a baby. Home had everything we needed during our stay and close to restaurants and activities. Would recommend to stay here. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy B. Oct 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy Our stay was wonderful. This is a beautifully decorated home with all of the essentials you need. Will definitely stay here again when we visit this area. ##### Cindy B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Gino & Brenda P. Jun 19, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Disgusted Property unsafe/upkept/need repairs, filthy. Chairs legs broke off completely when sat on, 3of 6 broken. Front walk & steps, Deck rails, walkway to dock spongy rotted wood need repairs, tripping hazards throughout inside house, around fireplace & rooms & bathrooms, floors unlevel & slanted. Kitchen upper & lower cabinets & drawers, door tracks filthy (had to wash all items before using, inside deck grill rack not cleaned, garbage can outside from previous renter still full & full of maggots. Entire property needs full work over. Disgraceful & unsafe, that property should not be rented out!!! Previous reviews are bogus! we have pictures of all of it. ##### Gino & Brenda P. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leigh D. Apr 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our GA visit! Well prepared, very clean and comfortable, excellent value and conveniently located for our visit to the area. ##### Leigh D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles L. Nov 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lanier 2023 Our host was very accommodating and nice. The arrival went well. The house was very neat and clean. It was comfortable enough and as described. Didn't really have time to enjoy the outdoors there and due to the recent drought, the dock area was dry. It was a good time of the year for lovely foliage. We consider it an enjoyable stay. ##### Charles L. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Catherine F., Troy, Michigan, USA Sep 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute home one hour from Atlanta airport The house is very cute and well laid out for up to 6 guests. Short drive to the Georgia mountains but it's not lake property if that's what you are looking for (we were not). Photos of the water are not recent. ##### Catherine F. 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