Morning light spills across the lake while the coffee brews, and by the time the house wakes up someone is already headed across the street to the dock. Afternoons drift between the water and the game room, and evenings end around the fire pit with s'mores, then a long soak in the hot tub under the stars. This is Waters Edge on Lake Lanier in Dawsonville, GA, with room for ten.
The first thing you notice is the light: morning sun on the water, filling the big windows before anyone else is up.
Mornings at Waters Edge begin slowly. Pour a coffee from the Nespresso or the French press and carry it out to the deck, or up to the balcony off the primary suite, and watch the lake catch the sunrise across the street. When you're ready, follow the trail over to the private two-level dock and claim a lounge chair on the upper level.
Afternoons belong to the lake. Swim and float off the dock, cast a line, or tie up the boat you brought for the week. Back at the house, the kids take over the game room with pool, ping-pong and the arcade, while someone else sneaks in a workout in the gym or a round of cornhole on the front lawn.
Evenings gather around the table. The Weber is going on the deck, dinner comes together in the chef's kitchen, and everyone lingers as the sky turns pink. Later, the string lights come on over the fire pit out back, the s'mores come out, and the hot tub is warm and waiting. This is Lake Lanier from Dawsonville, Georgia, the way families remember it.
Cross the street, follow the trail and settle onto the upper level of your private two-level dock. The lake is glassy, the coves are quiet, and the day hasn't asked anything of you yet.
Public boat ramps are minutes away, and the dock gives you a place to tie up for the whole stay. Swim, float and fish right off the dock between rides.
Out back, Adirondack chairs circle a stone fire pit beneath a canopy of string lights. Bring the marshmallows and let the evening stretch out.
Sink in after a day on the water and let the jets do their work while the trees go quiet and the stars come out overhead.
Pool, ping-pong, arcade cabinets, a putting green and a movie lounge turn the lower level into the place everyone ends up, from the youngest cousin to the most competitive grandparent.
A long island, Café appliances and a coffee station with Nespresso, K-Cup, drip, French press and pour over. Cooking for ten feels easy here.
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Check AvailabilityWe stock Waters Edge the way we'd want to find it after a long drive: beach towels ready for the dock, coffee for every kind of morning, a kitchen stocked down to the spices, and plenty to do once the sun goes down. Unpack once, and stay on lake time.
+ 75 more amenities included in your stay
Three king suites, one on each level, give every couple their own retreat with a private bath. Upstairs, the primary suite opens onto a balcony and a spa bath with a double shower and soaking tub. The fourth suite has two twins with pop-up trundles for the kids, and two half baths keep busy mornings easy.
1 King bed · Upper level · Spa bath with double shower and soaking tub · Private balcony
1 King bed · Main level · En suite bath with shower and tub
1 King bed · Lower level · En suite bath · Steps from the game room
2 Twin beds + 2 pop-up trundles · Upper level · En suite bath
"We absolutely loved our stay at Waters Edge. The home was so peaceful and beautifully done, Heather truly thought of everything. Every room was comfortable and well-designed, with amenities that made our trip easy and relaxing. Our favorite part was watching the sunrise from the deck each morning and seeing the lake reflect the light, pure magic. We’d love to return for another stay!"
"This was, without question, the most stunning Airbnb I’ve ever stayed in. The home was perfectly situated near the lake and offered an incredible sense of peace and tranquility. We spotted deer roaming throughout the day and were lucky enough to catch shooting stars at night, moments that felt truly magical. With a family full of chefs, Thanksgiving cooking in that extraordinary kitchen was an absolute joy. The game room became a favorite gathering spot for cozy movie nights with everyone together. I can’t recommend this beautiful home enough. From cooking and laughing to sitting on the dock and making s’mores around the fire pit, we created memories that will last a lifetime."
"Such a beautiful place. We brought our wake boat + family …. Will go again! Heather was super responsive + great communicator."
"This is the best house we have stayed in, just perfect!!!"
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I run The Porter Collection, a small group of vacation homes that I own and look after myself. My approach is simple: the house should feel ready the moment you open the door. That means a fully stocked kitchen, the details handled before you think to ask, and a real person on the other end of every message. When you book direct, you plan your stay with me, from the first question to your last morning on the lake.
Step off the dock and North Georgia opens up around you: a boat ramp just down the road, outlet shopping minutes away, the racing history of Dawsonville, Georgia, and the vineyards, waterfalls and mountain towns of the Blue Ridge foothills.
Georgia's largest lake, with quiet coves to explore, fishing off the dock and sunsets that turn the water gold. Your private dock is a short walk away.
Launch at War Hill Park and keep your boat at the private dock for the whole stay. Independent local companies also rent boats if you would rather not tow one.
An open-air village of name-brand outlet stores, close enough for a quick afternoon trip between swims.
Burgers and a wall of racing history at the heart of the town known as the birthplace of stock car racing.
A charming gold rush town square lined with shops, tasting rooms and restaurants, surrounded by North Georgia vineyards and mountain views.
One of the tallest waterfalls in the Southeast, with trails and overlooks for a cool morning hike in the mountains.
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Check-In after 4:00 PM · Checkout before 10:00 AM · 10 Guests Maximum
Check-in is after 4:00 PM and checkout is before 10:00 AM. Check-in is self-service with a smart lock, and your personal door code changes after every stay. The code arrives once your rental agreement and photo ID are complete.
Waters Edge sits across the street from Lake Lanier, and a short trail leads down to your private two-level dock. Please keep the trail in mind if anyone in your group has mobility concerns. The dock sits behind a neighbor's home, so we ask that everyone keep things quiet there after 10:00 PM.
Yes, and you can keep it at the private dock for your stay. The War Hill Park boat ramp is about 1.4 miles away. If you would rather rent, independent local rental companies serve the lake and some will deliver to the dock. The Porter Collection does not provide or arrange boats or watercraft.
There are three king suites, one on each level, each with its own bath. The fourth suite has two twin beds with pop-up trundles, so it sleeps four children, or the trundles can be raised and joined to make two beds that are nearly king size. Two half baths round out the house.
Yes. Waters Edge has three floors, and the main living level is on the second floor, up two flights of stairs. The driveway is on an incline and fits 4 to 5 vehicles.
There is a 2-night minimum and a maximum of 10 guests. All guests must be 25 or older unless they are children traveling with their parents. Every reservation needs a signed rental agreement and a matching government-issued photo ID, and a $500 security hold is placed 2 days before arrival and released after checkout. No pets, and quiet hours begin at 10:00 PM.
Yes. Waters Edge is owned and hosted by The Porter Collection, and the calendar on this page books with us directly. You will see live availability and pricing for your dates, receive confirmation right away, and work with us personally from your first question to checkout. Travel insurance is offered at checkout.
