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Lanier Private Dock, Fire Pit

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A covered patio area with a ceiling fan, wicker furniture, a blue sofa, and a patterned rug.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A dining area with a wooden table, cushioned chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
A two-story house with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a spiral staircase.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a white door with a green glass panel, a small table with a lamp, and a staircase with black railings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Lanier

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Buford, GA
  • Place, Lake Lanier
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Mall of Georgia
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Buford

Located in Buford, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Duluth Historical Society and Elisha Winn House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chateau Elan Winery and Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course. Traveling with kids? Make time for Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, or check out an event or a game at Gas South Arena. With water skiing, motor boating, and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Buford, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Mall of Georgia - 19 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Perimeter Mall - 48 min drive - 69.8 km
  • Emory University - 59 min drive - 76.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 24 min drive
  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brightside Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Twisted Oar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Diesel Tap House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Off The Rails Mexican Cantina - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Landshark Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lanier Private Dock, Fire Pit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lanier Private Dock, Fire Pit?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lanier Private Dock, Fire Pit on Dec 1, 2026 start from $450, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lanier Private Dock, Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lanier Private Dock, Fire Pit?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lanier Private Dock, Fire Pit located?

This family-friendly Buford vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Lanier and Bona Allen Mansion. Buford Fine Arts Center and Big Creek Greenway are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was immaculately clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Get -Together

Had a great stay with four generations of family !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was just as described on listing. Good and easy stay. Very steep driveway
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Congrats on your retirement

Had a great time and accommodated our family really well for the space!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

We needed a place to stay close to a wedding venue and this was only 10 minutes away and perfect for our family of 3 couples and a dog. The lake and dock were great and we had a great time for a long weekend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Outstanding home and grounds the driveway is a challenge but not as bad as it appears. Highly recommend and Chris is right on it. He is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will definitely return to Serene Cove. House is very comfortable and updated. We prepared large dinners every night in the well stocked kitchen and enjoyed watching the deer roam outside the house. We sat around the fire every evening before dinner. Played games at the large dining room table. Chris was very responsive and did an in person same day repair at the house. Enjoyed kayaking and fishing off the dock. Loved having our dog with us. Great house and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I've been vacationing with family now for 33 years and I have to say this is a top 3 place for us! Everybody (5 adults, 4 kids) loved it. Water mats were much appreciated. Caught catfish off the pier, kayaked the whole area, spotted eagles, otters and muskrats! Loved the winery and golf course. A
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great time

Three grandkids, 10, eight, and six. They had a blast. Loved the Doc loved the fishing, love the woods behind the house. They also love the deer running through the yard every day.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th of July Week

Thank you so much for sharing your lake house with us—we truly enjoyed our stay! The layout of the home was great, and it made for a relaxing and fun getaway. Heads up.. The proximity of the dock to the house is a little far (& downhill), especially for elderly. The driveway is very steep as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

It's ok

The good things are, there are 2 whole kitchens! The bottom one isn’t even stocked with utensils, but it’s there! And there are 2 whole living rooms. It would be a comfortable place for 2 families to stay. The firepit is NICE! And they have a lots of games, indoor and outdoor. It is set up for family fun! There is a lake, down a long, monitored pathway. The dock is private so that is nice. The driveway is seriously steep. It should be pictured better. I felt it could have been a lot cleaner. There were roaches, but I guess that comes with having a house on the lake. There were a lot of crumbs that were in the cushions of the couch. I found that out when I went looking for the remote. Also, I didn’t understand why they didn’t want us to strip the sheets off the bed although they wanted us to take towels to the laundry room. Striping the sheets just seems clean to me and something I don’t mind doing, because it implies that the sheets were washed before you got there. It is possible maybe they were being nice didn’t want the customers to have to strip the sheets off the bed. Also, I had to ask for the code to get in the house and when they sent it, the message said they had sent it before, which they had not. So communication wasn’t that great, either. Overall, it was an ok stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 11, 2024
Thank you for the comments, we will continue to address issues as they come up and appreciate the information. We try and highlight the driveway, with a couple photos of the front of the home. I will get with our pest control and inform them about the bugs. I will make sure the cleaners check under the cushions. In regards to communication, I am sorry you felt that was neglected. Our records showed the email with access information went to you on Oct 25th at 4pm. When you reached out day of the reservation (Oct 30th), for the code, we responded in less than 5 minutes with the code and other information for you. We are available 24/7 and responded to every text and messages. With the sheets, leaving them in the room , is to ensure everything is accounted for each bed and if any issue with linens we know what room they come from. Thank you for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was exactly what we were looking for in our trip to Lake Lanier. The nature in the back was mesmerizing. We saw deer each morning and the sounds at night were so alive and fun. We sat for ours just listening. The home was perfect. The downstairs for the kids was great - foosball table was a hit! Great private dock made boating on the Lake easy. The walk from the home to the dock was far shorter than what we imagined when we looked on the map. In fact, you can see parts of the lake from the house so you get a nice mixture of wooded area and lake. The driveway is steep on the way in but easy to turn around once you are down there so you don't have to back up all the way. Really great location and great property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cute lake getaway

Very nice property for several adults and children. The two living areas and kitchens (one per level) were perfect for adding a little separation between families. The lake is a very short walk down a path, and the trees between add some privacy. Game table options were great, and the kids were excited to see a deer on the property one morning. The road and driveway are steep, but accurately depicted in the photos. We'd happily book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Great location by the lake, clean peaceful with all amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Such a wonderful home and location. We traveled with our 4 kids ages 5-19 and they all loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

70th Bday

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property, Clean Home

We were really pleased with the cleanliness of this home. There are enough updates that it is a very pleasant environment and the housekeeping staff is clearly very thorough. Everything we needed for a long weekend was provided. We didn't do any cooking, but the kitchen seemed well supplied. The grounds were beautiful and overall this was a great space for my parents and their adult children to gather and spend some time together. One thing to be aware of is that the trip down the driveway is very steep, but it levels out sufficiently. My parents are in their mid-80's and we were able to pull the car up to the front door so they didn't need to navigate any tricky terrain. The master bedroom and bath on the main level were perfect for them! The shower was walk-in without even a small ledge to step over. It was completely flat. Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2022
Thank you for staying with us. Happy to hear that you enjoyed the home and your stay. That was perfect and we recommend doing the same and pulling your car to the front door for people who need a little extra help. The cars can also be pulled underneath the porch so that you can turn around with ease. Please keep us in mind for future trips.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Wonderful location, with great outdoor spaces to enjoy it. Hoping to stay again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space, beautiful property!

We loved this rental!! It was exceptionally clean, beautifully decorated and well equipped! The beds/bedding were very comfortable, as was all the furniture! Rooms/ closets were great size. We came to area to visit Lake Lanier Island for their snow tubing, ice skating attractions. This house was perfect location! Quick 15 min drive, as instructed. Perfect layout for our multi-family group. Just all around cozy home away from home!! Would love to come back in the summer to enjoy the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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