Kayak, Paddleboard & Canoe | Family Cookouts | 9-Acre Wooded Setting | Steps from Shoreline Swap the daily grind for the rhythm of the water and the quiet of the woods! This Gainesville vacation rental is a haven for your next adventure. Bordering Don Carter State Park, the 3-bed, 2-bath cabin offers a nearby boat ramp for those with boats, plus easy access to hiking, fishing, and more. After kayaking on Lake Lanier, challenge the family to air hockey or gather around the fire for s’mores! -- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 2: 1 bunk bed (twin/queen) - Bedroom 3: 1 king bed (adjustable Sleep Number) OUTDOOR LIVING - Kayak, paddleboard, canoe, paddles, life vests - Deck, gas grill, dining area - Wood-burning fire pit w/ cooking grate (bring your own wood) - Adirondack chairs, lounge furniture - Walking path to Lake Lanier - Basketball hoop (on parking pad), basketball (stored on deck) INDOOR LIVING - Game area w/ air hockey table & foosball table (basement) - Flat-screen TVs - Wood-burning fireplace - Dining table, desk (loft) - Walk-in shower, soaking tub - Board games - 2 crates/kennels for pets KITCHEN - Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher - Cooking basics, dishware/flatware - Drip & pod coffee makers, microwave, toaster oven, blender, ice maker, spices GENERAL - Free WiFi - Central heating & A/C, ceiling fans - Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer - Washer/dryer, hangers, iron/board - Linens/towels, beach towels - Trash bags/paper towels FAQ - Unfenced lake access - Underwater hazards - 5 exterior security cameras (facing out) - Pet fee (paid pre-trip) ACCESSIBILITY - Multi-level cabin, step-free entry via ramp - 2 bedrooms & bathroom on 1st floor - Wheelchair-accessible 1st floor w/ step-free access to common areas & 36" doorways - Roll-in shower & ADA-compliant bathroom on 1st floor - Kitchen sink w/ wheelchair clearance PARKING - Long sloped gravel driveway (3 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- - Lake Lanier access (on-site): kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, swimming - 2 miles to Don Carter State Park & 7 miles to Lake Lanier Olympic Park - 10 miles to Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 12 miles to Gainesville Square - 18 miles to nearby wineries - 21 miles to Elachee Nature Science Center - 27 miles to Helen, GA - 66 miles to Downtown Atlanta - 74 miles to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking, vaping, or drug use anywhere on the property - Pet friendly w/ $60 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 max) - Pets must be crated if they are in the house by themselves. There are 2 crates/kennels provided - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This multi-level cabin offers step-free entry by using the ramp. It features 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on the 1st floor - The homeowners thoughtfully designed the 1st floor with accessibility in mind, as a close family member uses a wheelchair - This property may not be suitable for young children due to the unfenced lake access - Waders are strongly advised to wear creek or water shoes. Underwater hazards such as downed branches, logs, and fish hooks may be present. Use caution and proceed at your own risk - The property has a long, sloped, gravel driveway. Most vehicles can handle it; however, AWD vehicles are best, but are not required - Your safety matters. This property features 5 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is by a parking spot on the upper driveway facing the parking area. Camera 2 is a doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. Camera 3 is on the deck facing the parking area. Camera 4 is on the deck door facing the outdoor entry. Camera 5 is by the lower-level kayak storage door and garage door facing the kayaks and parking area. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. They record video and sound when activated by motion