Lakefront Mountain Rental Properties That Include Boats
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, many place also include kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, or other small boats available on-site for your use and enjoyment.
North GA Vacation Rentals with Boat
Each of the beautiful properties below offers an optional boat rental with your stay. Note that the boat rental options are 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.
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Mountain Lake House Rentals with Boats in North GA
Take your vacation to an epic level with these incredible vacation rentals that include the option to add a boat rental to your stay!
Map of Lakes in North Georgia
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.
Popular Lakes in the North 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 full summer pool to Winter drawdown to provide seasonal flood storage.
Vacation Rentals with Boats on Lake Burton
Spacious Lakefront Rental on Lake Burton
Lake Burton Lakefront Rental with Optional Boat Rental
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. Boathouse and rental boat also available.
No events, no smoking, and no pets allowed.
- Roomy 2,500 square foot house sleeps 10 in 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms
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Vacation Rentals 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 Optional Boat
Lake Chatuge Waterfront Rental with Optional Boat
Includes use of the covered dock, kayaks, canoe, paddleboards, and more!
No smoking, no parties, and no pets allowed.
- Townhome that sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms
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Vacation Rentals 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).
North GA Cabin Rentals with Boats
Visit tva.gov to learn more about the TVA drawdowns.
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 a dockside fire pit.
Approved pets are allowed for a fee (send inquiry for details).
Lake Nottely Lakefront Rental with Optional Pontoon Boat
- Large 4,200 square foot house sleeps 16 in 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms
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Lake Nottely Hideaway with Pontoon Boat Available
Lake Nottely Waterfront Rental with Optional Pontoon Boat Rental
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 are available including kayaks, rafts, noodles, and other floats. The covered patio with a table is great for dining al fresco.
No pets allowed.
- 1,600 square foot lower level of house that sleeps 7 in 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
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Lakefront House on Lake Nottely with Pontoon Boat Available
Lakefront Rental with Pontoon Boat on Lake Nottely
This lakefront house also includes gorgeous Georgia mountain views as well. The hot tub and fireplace add a cozy ambiance. There are 2 adult kayaks and 2 funyaks for children that hold up to 130 lbs. A pontoon boat is available for rental from the first of April to the 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).
- 1,800 square foot house that sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms + 2 half bathrooms
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What to Take to 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.
- LAKE ESSENTIALS: Bug Spray, Beach Tote
- SNACKS: Cooler, Coozies, Water Bottles
- SUN PROTECTION: Sunscreen, Polarized Sunglasses, Lip Balm, Sun Hats, Cooling Towel
- WATER ESSENTIALS: Beach Towels, Water Shoes, Waterproof Phone Case, Waterproof Gear Bags
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Lake House Rentals with Boat
There are also local marinas where you can rent a boat in North GA, so be sure to check out these other great waterfront lodging options:
- North Georgia Lake House Rentals on Lake Burton
- North Georgia Waterfront Rentals on Lake Chatuge
- North Georgia Lakefront Vacation Rentals on Lake Rabun
What is your favorite about these North Georgia lake house rentals with a boat?
Thank you for your review of these awesome destinations! Why stay at a regular rental property when you can stay at a rental property…..with a boat! These locations seem like the perfect place to cool down on the next Summer vacation. Why drive all the way to the lake when you can wake up, walk down to the path and your already there! There are so many lakes in the area to choose from, and I really appreciated your useful tips, just need to print it out and I have the perfect Summer checklist.
Hi Randi, I couldn’t agree more! I love being able to wake up and enjoy my coffee with stunning views and access to a lake!!
Wow! Those properties really are something else – with such beautiful locations you couldn’t help but relax and unwind.
I don’t think that a boat rental would really be “optional” for me, more like a “must have”!!
I read in one of the other comments about how the Fall was a great time to visit as the trees will be changing colours then, that must make for some stunning photographs.
I was wondering though, are the restaurants in the area within walking distance from the properties or would I need a vehicle to get around?
Thanks
John
Hi John, Fall is the peak season for travel in North Georgia due to the natural beauty of the changing colors of the leaves.
You will definitely need a vehicle to go out to eat when staying at North Ga lakefront cabins. However, during the summer, you can boat to select restaurants on Lake Blue Ridge or Lake Burton!
Hi there Alyce. Thanks for the comprehensive list of rental properties with boats. I am planning to visit lake Nottely next month with a group of friends and we were thinking of getting a boat to spice up our experience there. It is our first time having a boat ride so we wanted it to be a thing to remember. We are going to go through the options you have provided here and see which is our best fit. Hopefully, I will come and share my experience here soon. 🙂
Hi Dave, Lake Nottely has some excellent waterfront rental properties with boats; however, please keep in mind that Lake Nottely does a major water drawdown each year. Boats may not be available in all areas of the lake due to the annual winter water drawdown.
To take full advantage of the properties with boats, consider planning your trip for sometime between May and mid-September.
Enjoy!
Greetings! I went through all the information on lakefront mountain rentals and I found it very interesting that so many places will include a boat with the house rental. A boat to use as I wish certainly makes an enjoyable vacation. I really appreciate finding this surprising information. I will definitely be sharing it and hopefully booking something soon!
Hello Kokontala, including an optional boat with a cabin rental is a great way to make a lakefront rental cabin stand out from the crowd! I think it’s great that these cabin rental owners are so innovative with the amenities they offer for their guests. I hope you enjoy your vacation and time on the lake!
Yes, please! It definitely comes to the point that when having a vacation in such an incredible place in nature, you have to have a boat with you as well. Thanks for giving me a choice here. I have found some rentals you talked about and put them into consideration. However, they have no boat included. These lakefront mountain rental properties that include boats are now the win-win choice I would say. North Georgia, here we come!!!
Thanks!
I love how these lakefront rental homes make it so easy to get everything you want in one place! I hope you have a wonderful visit and find North Georgia to be one of your new favorite places! 🙂
Awesome post, Alyce! All of these properties look amazing. As a realtor, I’m always looking for ways to use a property other than directly living in them. After reading this post, I realized that renting out lakefront homes and boats is an amazing way to make use of waterfront properties without residing in them. I’ll make sure to come down to Georgia sometime and rent some of these properties out. Which property here is your favorite?
Hi Kevin, I’m so happy these great houses are taking full advantage of their waterfront locations during the summer months! My favorite would likely be on Lake Rabun, but I’d gladly spend the day at any of these beautiful locations!
Hi there,
Thanks for sharing this useful article!
We are used to traveling to Italy every year, but now we want to go to a different destination to discover other horizons.
The Georgia Mountains look beautiful, and this is a place that I will put on my top priority list. I love boating, so I am sure I will have lots of fun there:) Just a question, please. My husband loves fishing when he is on vacation, so I wonder we can find fishing charters in the Lakefront? If there are, for sure we are coming:). Oh, I almost forgot, when would be the best time of the year to visit the area?
Thanks a lot!
Hi Daniella, The most popular time to visit is during the Fall when the leaves change colors and put on a natural display!
The best time to take advantage of the lake homes above is the summer when the lake water level is at its fullest. There are lots of different outfitters who can help with fishing on the local lakes, rivers, and streams!
Wow, this would be bliss for me. Not sure it’s really in my price range but I would love to do something like this. I used to go canoeing a few years back not the same but know how peaceful it is in these kinds of places. I’ve never been to Georgia before but looks so nice in the pictures.
Hi Alex, There are a lot of beautiful places to enjoy a canoe ride in the area. These lakefront homes include some of the fancier homes in the mountains, but there are a lot of more affordable rentals in North Georgia as well. I hope you can make it for a visit and experience the natural beauty of the GA mountains!
I never realised there were so many lakes in the Georgia mountains area and they all look beautiful. Many of these properties seem to be very reasonably priced, for what looks like superb accommodation.
It is great that one has the option of also renting a boat while you are staying at the property. A pontoon boat seems quite big, so does one need a skippers licence to navigate it? How many people do you need on board to moor the boat? It looks as if you need at least one at the front and one at the back, but maybe I am wrong?
Hello, Driving a boat does take some practice, so it is helpful if you have someone with boating experience to drive the boat. The required number of people to dock the boat would depend on the experience level of the captain.