These unique vacation home rentals offer an experience unlike anything you would find at a traditional hotel!
Explore the world of “by owner” vacation rentals with a boat for a unique experience that includes a boat that is ready to go at your waterfront property. Additionally, there are often kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, or other small boats available on-site for your use and enjoyment.
Each of the beautiful properties below offer an optional boat rental with your stay. Note that the boat rental option is not automatically included — you must request this from the owner and sign a separate boat rental agreement to have the boat use available during your stay. Most of the boat rental rates are very reasonable and will cost less than rentals at local marinas.
Popular Lakes in the North Georgia Mountains
There are lots of different lakes to enjoy from large to small, all with their own unique qualities. This map can help you to get a good overall sense of the size of the lakes in the Georgia mountains.
Rental properties with boats are available at some of the largest lakes in the North Georgia mountains. Whether you prefer the larger lakes like Lake Blue Ridge, Lake Nottely, and Lake Chatuge, or the more quiet pace of Lake Burton and Lake Rabun, there is a great rental option for you!
Rental Properties with Boats on Lake Blue Ridge
The Chattahoochee National Forest borders roughly 80 percent of the Blue Ridge Reservoir’s 65 miles of shoreline. In a year with normal rainfall, the water level in Blue Ridge Reservoir varies about 22 feet from Summer full pool to Winter drawdown to provide seasonal flood storage.
Lake Blue Ridge Rental with Optional Pontoon Boat
Enjoy these affordable cabin on the lake with 2-level dock and mountain views. Includes canoe and 2 kayaks plus a 25 foot pontoon boat is available for rent separately (docked on property). Large picture windows and French doors provide misty lake views in the morning. There are amazing lake views from every room that include a mountain vista as a backdrop.
Outdoor dining table for 8, porch rockers, hammock, fire pit, hot tub, and many more amenities to make this a perfect family getaway!
No smoking and no pets allowed.
- 2200 sq. ft. house that sleeps 8 in 3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms
- Min Stay: 1–7 nights
- Average cost $210 / night
- optional boat rental is available for extra fee (plus gas)
- vrbo.com/361439 rated 4.8 (95+ reviews)
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Rental Properties with Boats on Lake Burton
Spacious Lakefront Rental on Lake Burton
Enjoy lake life at the Lake Burton lakefront rental home with a large custom kitchen, fireplaces, great indoor and outdoor living spaces, game options, and more. Boat house and rental boat also available.
No smoking and no pets allowed.
- Enjoy the 2500 sq. ft. house that sleeps 10 in 3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms + 1 half baths
- Min Stay: 2–4 nights
- Average cost $465 / night (plus cleaning fee, service fee, and tax)
- Optional boat rental is extra fee per day (plus gas)
- vrbo.com/243703 rated 4.8 (50+ reviews)
- Minimum age to rent: 30
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Rental Properties with Boats on Lake Chatuge
Enjoy lake life in two US states on Lake Chatuge, which falls about half within Northern Georgia and half inside Western North Carolina.
Lakefront Townhome on Lake Chatuge with Boats Available
Includes use of covered dock, kayaks, canoe, paddleboards, and more!
No smoking, no parties, and no pets allowed.
- Townhome that sleeps 6 in 3 edrooms / 3 bathrooms
- Min Stay: 2 nights
- Average cost $180 / night (plus cleaning fee, service fee, and tax)
- Optional pontoon boat rental is extra $200 / day or $800 / week (plus gas)
- vrbo.com/877754 rated 4.7 (30+ reviews)
- Minimum age to rent: 25
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Rental Properties with Boats on Lake Nottely
Lake Nottely is a beautiful mountain lake near Blairsville, GA and makes a great choice for Summer boating. Approximately 70 percent of the shoreline on Lake Nottely is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and is natural and undeveloped.
Visitors to the lake should note that Lake Nottely is a TVA working lake that does a major water drawdown every year, usually right after Labor Day. In a year with normal rainfall, the water level in Nottely Reservoir varies about 20 feet from summer to winter to provide seasonal flood storage. The water in many coves will go away during this time, and boats will be pulled out of the water until next season. That also means that generally boat rentals are not available from mid-September through the end of April (when lake levels are lower).
Visit tva.gov to learn more about the TVA drawdowns.
Nottely Escape on Lake Nottely
This stunning home seems to have it all! Enjoy lakefront access and mountain views in this large 6000 sqft home on Late Nottely. Enjoy beautiful views of Brasstown Bald (the highest mountain in Georgia) and Lake Nottely. Gourmet kitchen and dining area can seat 10. Pool table, ping pong table, and many other games available. Areas to enjoy the scenery both inside and outside. Hot tub, sauna, and 4 fireplaces to help you relax even more. Plus — option to rent a boat on site!
No smoking and no pets allowed. No parties or events.
- Large 6000 sq. ft. house that sleeps 14 in 5 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms + 2 half bathrooms
- Min Stay: 3–7 nights
- Average cost $491 / night
- Optional boat rental is available to guests for additional fee (plus gas)
- vrbo.com/398853 rated 5.0 (130+ reviews)
Lakeside Landing Luxury Rental with 6 Bedrooms
Beautiful new listing offers stunning lake and mountain views with about everything you need for an awesome Lake Nottely getaway! Take in a beautiful sunrise from the deck, your private double decker dock, or from one of the 3 lakefront bedrooms!
Make memories with loved ones out on the pontoon boat or at the lakeside fire pit, spacious dock (seating on upper level), 2 grilling areas, paddle board, kayak, hot tub (seats 6 – 8), screened porch, and multiple decks!
Note that no smoking is allowed and the primary renter must be at least 27 years old.
- Large 3500 sq. ft. house that sleeps 14 in 6 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms + 1 half bathrooms
- 2 bedrooms are lakefront bedrooms with king beds
- Min Stay: 2–7 nights
- Average cost $325 / night
- Optional double decker pontoon boat rental is available to guests for additional $50 / day + deposit
- vrbo.com/787531ha rated 5.0 (3 perfect reviews for this new listing!)
New Construction Lakefront Rental with Pontoon Boat
This gorgeous new construction home is big enough to sleep 16 guests right on Lake Nottely! Enjoy this space with indoor and outdoor fireplaces, hot tub, plus an dockside fire pit.
Approved pets are allowed for a fee (send inquiry for details).
- Big 4200 sq. ft. house that sleeps 16 in 6 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms
- Min Stay: 2–7 nights
- Average cost $395 / night
- Optional boat rental is available to guests for additional $50 / day (plus gas)
- vrbo.com/1474029 rated 5.0 (25+ reviews)
- Minimum age to rent: 25
Lake Nottely Hideaway with Pontoon Boat Available
At this rental, the owners live upstairs, but your rental has a private entrance and access to the full lower level. Lots of lake toys available including kayaks, rafts, noodles and other floats. Covered patio with table is great for dining al fresco.
No pets allowed.
- 1600 sq. ft. lower level of house that sleeps 7 in 3 bedrooms / 1 bathroom
- Min Stay: 2 nights
- Average cost $110 / night (plus cleaning fee, service fee, and tax)
- Optional 24′ pontoon boat rental is extra $150 / day (plus gas)
- vrbo.com/1333728 rated 5.0 (25+ reviews)
Lakefront House on Lake Nottely with Pontoon Boat Available
This lakefront house also includes gorgeous Georgia mountain views as well. Hot tub and fireplace add cosy ambience. There are 2 adult kayaks and 2 funyaks for children that hold up to 130 lbs. Pontoon boat is available for rental from first of April – end of October (when lake levels are at 1770).
No smoking and no parties allowed. One pet is allowed for a small fee (must be disclosed to allow for cleaning).
- 1800 sq. ft. house that sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms + 2 half bathrooms
- Min Stay: 2–4 nights
- Average cost $287 / night (plus cleaning fee of $100, service fee, and tax)
- Optional pontoon boat rental is only an extra $50 / day (plus gas)
- Pet fee of $25
- vrbo.com/193689 rated 4.9 (95+ reviews)
- Minimum age to rent: 25
Lakefront Log Cabin Rental on Lake Nottely with Pontoon Boat
Enjoy this lakefront log cabin home that has room for 14 guests plus allows pets! Add the pontoon boat rental to fully take advantage of the dock and lakefront location.
No smoking allowed. Parties and pets allowed (must be disclosed / approved and appropriate fees or deposits required).
- Enjoy the 3000 sq. ft. log home that sleeps 14 in 5 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms + 1 half baths
- Min Stay: 2–7 nights
- Average cost $235 / night (plus cleaning fee, service fee, and tax)
- Optional pontoon boat rental is only an extra $50 / day (plus gas)
- Pet fee is $10.00 per pet / per night (minimum of $25, maximum of $70)
- vrbo.com/122510 rated 4.9 (125+ reviews)
- Minimum age of primary renter: 25
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Tips for Enjoying Your Lakefront Rental
Be sure to do a little advance planning to make the most of your vacation escape to lake country! Consider packing these essentials to enjoy at your rental home and out on the rental boats.
- Cooler
- Sunscreen
- Polarized Sunglasses
- Beach Towels
- Water Shoes
- Sun Hats
- Lip Balm
- Cell Phone Waterproof Case
- Waterproof Gear Bags
- Coozies
- Water Bottles
- Cooling Towel
- Bug Spray
- Beach Tote
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If you aren’t able to rent a lakefront property that includes a boat on your preferred dates, check out the Ga Mountains Guide ideas for other lodging / stay options in the area (treehouses, vineyards, cabins, and more!). Even without a place to stay on the lake, there are several places to rent a boat in the Georgia mountains to help you have a wonderful vacation on the lake!
