Spend time at a lakefront vacation home located in Flowery Branch on Lake Lanier, which is less than 20 miles away from Lawrenceville. This property sleeps eight to 12 people and includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Fishing and swimming are available from the private beach and private dock, plus there's a large game room equipped with ping pong table and private hot tub. This is a monthly rental listed at $2500 a month as of 2010.
VRBO from Homeaway
678-200-7587
vrbo.com
Fort Yargo State Park is located 10 short miles away from Lawrenceville. The park offers three cottages, each with two bedrooms and one bath. Each unit is equipped with a fully stocked kitchen. The park itself has a fort that was built in 1792 by settlers. Other activities include two boat ramps, two tennis courts and a playground. Rates are $130 per night, as of 2010. One of the three cottages is pet friendly at a rate of $40 per dog.
Fort Yargo State Park
210 S. Broad Street
Winder, GA 30680
800-864-7275
gastateparks.org
Lake Lanier Lodges offers two to four bedroom cabins with full kitchens, full baths and cable television. All cabins are stocked with everything you would need for a relaxing vacation. The cabins are located on Lake Lanier. As of 2010, rates are $175 to $335 during in-season and $105 to $230 during off-season.
Lake Lanier Lodges
6598 Lights Ferry Road
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
866-967-1804
lakelanierlodges.com