Vacation Rentals by Owner

Our stay

Guest: Michelle (Opelika Alabama)
Date of Stay: 10/01/11 Review Submitted: 11/25/11

We very much enjoyed our stay at this lake lodge. I travel with my job and needed to relocate myself, my wife, my 4 year old, and my 8 month old. We found this lake house and contacted Asena. It was a pleasure talking with her and she assured me that everything would be set up and ready to go. She was absolutely telling the truth. The cabin was clean, stocked, and turn the key ready. After 6 weeks of living there, I had no complaints. To those who would say it needs TLC, I would remind them that this is indeed a lake lodge not a condo. My kids loved staying at the "cabin" as they called it. Fishing was fun and the view off the screened in porch was awesome. Keep in mind that it is in the country, so give yourself 15 minutes to get into town. The country store up the street was helpful. Being out of town was actually very nice and quiet. Overall, we loved our experience at the cabin. I will certainly call Asena again next time my family and I need a place to stay in Dublin.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

In Need of Some TLC

Guest: mary (atlanta, ga)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/15/11

The house itself was clean, spacious and comfortable, but the exterior has clearly been neglected. None of the exterior lights were working, and the dock was in disrepair. The lake was unswimmable because of a major moss problem. We were disappointed in that...really hoped to have an outdoor adventure weekend, including some swimming, but it wasn't possible. The place needs some TLC.

Owner response:Mary, I just received the review you wrote for your stay in August. I did not realize you were so disappointed and wanted to address your concerns. I have adjusted the website and deleted "swimming" from the activities. I apologize, but I have no control over the algae/moss that has become a problem. Biologists are apparently working on the problem now. As for the lights, perhaps you were not aware of the switch locations for the exterior lights? There was a bulb on the porch that had burnt out, but other than that, the exterior lights were fine. The glass covers on the fence outside are decorative only. The dock is older, that's for sure! It is not unusable by any means, though. You were able to stay at the discounted rate, and I did not charge you for your pets. The caretaker tells me she also worked to accomodate your swimming needs as well. If there are additional concerns that I have not answered, please feel free to email me, and I'll do my best.

Recommended for:Age 55+, pet owners.

Relaxing Waterfront Getaway

Guest: Nick and Christine (Englewood FL)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11 Review Submitted: 03/13/11

We stayed for 4 days and did not want to leave. The peace and quiet was just what we needed and we left rested and refreshed. The view of the lake and wildlife were spectacular; we watched geese, ducks and some monster bass swimming around the dock. The house has all the amenities that you could possibly want, satellite TV, wireless internet and a washer/dryer. There are many great restaurants within a few miles (one of which was named the best pizzeria in GA by USA today). Savannah was a great day trip with lots of historical sites and incidentally is one of the few cities that does not prohibit open containers if you choose to imbibe while walking around. When we stayed home we spent most of our time on the back porch relaxing in the hammock or fishing for white perch off of the dock. This was an amazing place to stay and we would love to return next year if it is not booked!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Awesome Home

Guest: Lynne and Drexel (Guyton, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/29/10 Review Submitted: 08/01/10

My husband and I had an awesome four days at the lakehouse. Everything was provided for by our wonderful hostess, Asena. Also, the nearby caretakers were very helpful. Spent most of our time relaxing on the screened porch overlooking the dock. What a serene atmosphere. We plan to return in the near future. Thank you again for everything! Lynne and Drexel

Owner response:Glad you enjoyed it! We'd love to have you back anytime!

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Wonderful Place

Guest: lindylouwho (Florida)
Date of Stay: 04/24/10 Review Submitted: 04/28/10

This was a marvelous place to relax and spend a birthday week end. The home, yard, porch, lake, and interior made for a perfect get away. Would highly recommend and hope to stay again sometime. Linda and Douglas

Owner response:Linda, Glad you had a great time and enjoyed the peace and quiet! We'd love to have you again at anytime. :) Asena

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Guest: Paul Dennis (Newnan, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 06/27/09 Review Submitted: 06/27/09

The place was great for us. My family had a great time relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet. My son and I had a ball fishing! Caught some very nice bass. The girls enjoyed the paddle boat.I enjoyed the back deck and lake view. Outstanding host. I look forward to a return trip. Blessings, Paul and family

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Guest: Ashley51 (Jacksonville, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/26/09 Review Submitted: 06/26/09

My family was in town for a wedding and all of the hotels were booked. Staying in your lakefront home was amazing. We ate breakfast on the screened in porch overlooking the lake, played games at night, fed the ducks, fished, and enjoyed quality family time. Thank you so much for all of your assistance!

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Guest: Joe & Billie Lombardi (Boston,Ma)
Date of Stay: 06/17/09 Review Submitted: 06/17/09

JUST MARVELOUS,We have stayed at this cottage for the last 3 years,for the month of May,and are returning again this year.SO don't book it in MAY!!! The porch is 1 of the most relaxing places we've found on earth;I do some of my best thinking on the swing overlooking the lake. Looking through the trees down to the lake,past the dock,watching the ducks and the geese flying about in formations. This is a family or lovers retreat... You'll have a great time in a great place.RELAX AT THE LAKEHOUSE AS WE CALL IT.EMAIL ME IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ANY MORE.

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Guest: Dana Hood (Port Charlotte, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/08/08 Review Submitted: 11/08/08

Our Family enjoyed a long weekend at this lovely & spacious home. Our hostess saw to it that we had all amenitites which added to our already accommodating home and surroundings. We fished and drank in the waterfront view. We miss the porch and wonderful hammock swing. The town of Dublin treated us as if we were their own familly and invited my 2 boys to local activities. We would absolutely recommend this vacation spot and home to our friends and famliy.

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Guest: Mary Ellen7 (Beaufort, SC)
Date of Stay: 09/08/08 Review Submitted: 09/08/08

Our family of four (two girls ages 7 and 5) evacuated the SC coast because of hurricane Hanna and were thankful to find a place that was pet-friendly. Our retreat from the coast turned into a great family weekend and we had a great time discovering Ben Hall lake. The house was very comfortable, clean, nicely decorated, and was well-stocked. We saw only ONE boat on the lake during our three-day stay making our swimming and fishing very peaceful. Our hostess Asena was very acommodating and easy to work with. The people in the community were very friendly and helpful as well. We would stay there again!!

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Guest: Mary Ann Dineen (Fort Myers, FL)
Date of Stay: 08/11/08 Review Submitted: 08/11/08

Our family of seven had a wonderful time. The first night at the lake house I caught the biggest fresh catfish ever - over 24 inches long - a real brut. It took be over 35 minutes to pull it in. After cleaning the fish we realized that it was so big that it more than fed a family of seven. We caught several other fish after that but he was the big one that didn't get away. Everything was great - the kids spent so much time swimming in the lake using the inflatable slide. Between fishing, swimming and using the paddle boat they probably spent 6-8 hours total in the lake everyday. A great way for Mom and Dad to relax as well. The kids loved the fact that they could take the boat across the lake to the little country store and buy supplies or treats. Wonderful selection of movies for night time and the Bass Monopoly game went over well. Thanks again for your hospitality. The caretakers that you have close by welcomed us with open arms. We will be back. Thanks again.

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Guest: scott fisher (gainesville, ga)
Date of Stay: 12/07/07 Review Submitted: 12/07/07

nice relaxing place just to get away from the rat race- good "homey" atmosphere-loved the screened in back porch overlooking the lake

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Guest: Cathy72 (Myakka City, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/26/07 Review Submitted: 11/26/07

TOTAL RELAXATION!! That is what you are in for here. We love the beautiful view of the lake and the incredible steps this family have taken to make you feel right at home here. Not one detail was left out!! WE are looking forward to visiting again soon. Thank you for sharing this incredible dream home with us. And by th way Thank You for calling. God's Blessing to you and your family from The Atkins Family

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Guest: jaime18 (fort stewart, ga)
Date of Stay: 10/15/07 Review Submitted: 10/15/07

Talk about AAA service! Asena Is a Wonderful person to work with, she makes sure everything is to your satisfaction. The lakehouse is beautiful! This was a relaxing vacation! our family of SIX!! had a blast! We got lost in the beauty of the gardens, and the sparkle of the water. There is something for EVERYONE to do here. We all had a blast and some well deserved relaxation to boot. You won't regret the choice to rent this lovely home. We had our vacation just before my husband left for iraq for 15 months, and Asena was wonderful. She made sure everything was great. You can't go wrong renting from Asena. The Clark Family Fort Stewart Georgia Rented October 5-6 2007

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Guest: Peter and Samantha (Bonaire, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/22/07 Review Submitted: 05/22/07

We stayed here for the weekend of our first wedding anniversary, and we had a wonderfully relaxing stay. The lake was beautiful, and the house was so cozy and welcoming. The paddle boat was so much fun, and great for picnics in the middle of the lake. We couldn't have had a better time! Thanks so much!

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Guest: Beverly Lyter (Lake Placid, FL)
Date of Stay: 04/07/07 Review Submitted: 04/07/07

The view from the back porch was so peaceful. We had a great time fishing, too! Thank you.

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Guest: Cindy Kinard (Nocatee, FL)
Date of Stay: 03/07/07 Review Submitted: 03/07/07

My family had a wonderful vacation at the lake! My daughters enjoyed the paddle boat and a friendly neighborhood cat. My husband went fishing nearly every day and kept us supplied with fish! I enjoyed the big, red kitchen and the big laundry room. Even the town was nice to visit. The mall is pretty little, but my girls found plenty of things to buy. Thanks for everything! Cindy Kinard

Owner response:Thank you for adding your comment. I know you stayed at the end of the summer and it's been a while, but I appreciate it.

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Guest: Cheryl and Jack Kinnecom (Arcadia, FL)
Date of Stay: 03/07/07 Review Submitted: 03/07/07

I really love the view from the back porch. We were even with the tops of the trees. It's especially beautiful in the morning. I also really like the big open kitchen. We had a great stay- thank you so much for a wonderful vacation!

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