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Best central lake location! Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Ring & Private Dock

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Double slip dock. Bring your boat! Fantastic cove--Dock always in water.
Lake house front porch.
Rear of house which faces the lake. Covered back deck spans the width of house.
Spacious driveway perfect for your vehicles and boat trailer.
Outdoor kitchen, fire pit and deck with lots of seating area.
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 13353 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Gainesville, GA
  • Popular LocationLake Lanier1 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus10 min drive
  • Popular LocationBrenau University11 min drive
  • AirportAthens, GA (AHN-Ben Epps)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - en-suite for primary BR on main

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 - upstairs ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 - upstairs ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4 - terrace level

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Main level

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Best central lake location! Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Ring & Private Dock

Plenty of space for your Lake Lanier vacation! Located on a huge cove, this waterfront property has views of 'big water' from the private dock and a large double slip dock with party deck on a quiet area of the lake in Gainesville, Georgia.

This spacious home would be perfect for a lake vacation in all different seasons for all types of groups. It's been used for girls trips and guys trip to golf, fish or simply hang out around the fire pit. Multi-generations gather together from different parts of the country to reconnect and be together for graduations, weddings or holidays.

Spread out on three levels with bedrooms and baths arranged for privacy and enjoy your stay in Gainesville on Lake Lanier. The property slopes to the water for an easy walk to the dock--not totally flat, but gently sloped. It is easily manageable on the well groomed path. The house is only a short drive from downtown Gainesville (10 minutes) as well as Lake Lanier Islands (25 minutes), Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta (20 minutes), North Georgia Premium Outlets in Dawsonville (25 minutes) and even Dahlonega (35 minutes).

This house has beds located on 3 levels which allows for some privacy. (Upstairs room with single beds must access bathroom through a bedroom or go downstairs.) The main living room has a wall of windows overlooking the trees and lake view through the trees, beautiful hardwood floors, and vaulted ceiling.

***For gatherings that call for double or triple the space, check out our sister properties next door VRBO# 575552 or VRBO#2784449. Ask about our guest cottage that is more like an efficiency apartment as well.***

WIFI is available and there is an office area off the foyer if you need a place to get some work done while on vacation-- then get back to the fun.

For outdoor living, there are three deck areas – two are covered--one with 3 ceiling fans--and a deck by the outdoor kitchen and fire pit. For entertainment, there are board games, a large flat screen, smart TV and a shuffleboard table on the terrace level.

While lakeside, sit on the private dock and enjoy the sun on the upper part of large party dock or stay below for more shade or fishing. Either location allows for a great view of lake activities. There are boats and jet skis for rent at various marinas on the lake, the closest being Port Royale. Feel free to bring your own boat and leave it in our boat slip at the private dock. There is room for your boat trailer in the spacious driveway.

****Please note, we do NOT allow events at the home such as weddings, or anything that brings additional people to the house other than occupants. **** MESSAGE OR CALL TO DISCUSS PRIOR TO BOOKING.
Family gatherings, couples, mature women or men's groups are fine and welcome. We strive to maintain our home in pristine condition and have found 'party events' are not in keeping with the vision for our vacation rental. Thank you for your understanding.

CALL FOR PET APPROVAL PRIOR TO REQUESTING A BOOKING. Typically we accept small, non-shedding dogs.

Bed Lay Out

1. King (Upstairs bedroom)

2. King (Main level bedroom)

3. Queen (upstairs bedroom); Single bunks in the same room.

4. Three single beds--not bunks (upstairs bedroom).

5. King (Terrace level)




Owner holds a real estate license in the state of Georgia.
License #252950.


Keywords: House, retreat, Lake Lanier

Property manager

Joni Tuttle - Owner/Broker of Parkside Realty, Inc.
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pre-approved dogs under 20lbs considered.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere except by fire ring.
Minimum age of Renter is 25 years old.
No smoking in house or on porches.
No parties or events.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Oaks Miniature Golf and Chicopee Woods Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit College Square Shopping Center and North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall. Traveling with kids? Consider Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, or check out an event or a game at Road Atlanta. Jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Gainesville, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 1 min walk
  • University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus - 10 min drive
  • Brenau University - 11 min drive
  • Chicopee Woods Golf Course - 12 min drive
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 8 min drive
  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Starbucks - 8 min drive
  • La Mejor De Michoacan - 8 min drive
  • Texas Roadhouse - 8 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
This property was perfect for our group of 8 adults to enjoy our annual golf getaway. There was plenty of room for all to sleep and the basement area provided plenty of entertainment for our group to enjoy during the evenings. The shuffleboard amenity gave us a two night event of a friendly tournament. Additionally, the downstairs table along with additional fridge & sink/bar area was perfect for our poker night and allowed some of us older folk to save the wear on our knees from having to travel upstairs for food or drinks while enjoying the entertainment area. The dock area was beautiful & one of our members in the group caught a decent sized Bass fairly quickly. Plenty of fish seen around the area to further enjoy if interested. The outside firepit & grill area was awesome and was used on our first night by the group. The grill was easy to use and large enough that we were able to cook 24 burgers on one cook. The owners were excellent to work with and even accomadated to some of our group that happened to be in the area as early arrivals. They checked on us the day of arrival to ensure we all arrived safely and checked to make sure we didn't have any further questions or needed anything. We absolutely loved this property and will definitely keep it top on our list for any future trips. This is definitely a property that is well worth the money for what you receive in return!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun comfortable lake house!
The house and property was just as stated on the website. It had everything we needed and relaxing on the deck and dock was enjoyed by all.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

DiAnna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
Our multigenerational family enjoyed our spring break here with plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed the outdoor kitchen and fire pit and the dock allowed us to bring our boat along for the fishers in the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Retreat
This rental was well appointed, super clean, and accommodated 3 adult couples and a single amazingly! It is rare that you find a rental with 3 king sized bedrooms all ensuite. Not only that, if we had the kids with us, this house could have accommodated 5 of them. Wow! The three levels of this house allowed each member of our group to have their own space to retreat to, and then the living room and porch was expansive enough to allow all of us to congregate together. The driveway also easily fit 3 cars and could fit many more if necessary. Loved the peaceful dock and the alcove where the house is situated. I can't say enough about this rental, it really was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

S F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Lanier Ga in winter.
Enjoyed home on lake! Beautiful and very clean! The host is near by and very responsive! Had great few days! Thank you,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Joni Tuttle - Owner/Broker of Parkside Realty, Inc.

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After living in Lawrenceville and Dacula for many years, we moved to the lake full time after we became empty nesters. We rent out this home that we built as a second home and live in a smaller home around the corner on the same cove. We get to enjoy precious family time at the lake and also be extremely responsive to our rental guests.

Why they chose this property

We owned a house on Lake Lanier further north before building this one. We desired a lot that was not as steep down to the lake, and this one fit the bill. No matter what the water levels are on the lake, we are able to move the dock so that we always have water and can get our boats in and out.

The house itself is great for couples as well as families since four of the five bedrooms have their own bathroom. It has been a wonderful house for family vacations as well as entertaining.

What makes this property unique

There are many things we love about the house. The outdoor kitchen with the fire ring is one of our favorites. No matter what time of year, we use the outdoor grill and fire ring as a place to gather. The covered decks off the back of the house are good for meals and to sit and relax with a cup of coffee. The ceiling fans keep it a comfortable temperature in the warm months.

The cove where our dock is located makes a great spot to sit and watch people fish, tube or ski. It is a protected spot, yet very open without being in an area where the dock/boat gets knocked around. The location on the lake is convenient; we love to take the boat over to Pelican Pete's to eat and listen to music. There is always something to do and Gainesville is 10 minutes away if we want to go shopping or go to dinner.

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