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Relax on the Lake! Stay 6 nights get the 7th FREE!
| Sleeps | 11 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | nights |
Overview
House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft + Den, 3 Baths, (Sleeps 8-11)
Having grown up on the beaches in Florida, the need to spend quality time on the water led us to Lake Lanier. We looked for a long time to find the perfect weekend get-away and found it in this brand new home. The easy access to Atlanta allows us to commute when necessary to mid-town Atlanta and Marietta; but while we're here, there's no city noise or bustle. Relaxation sets in as soon as you hit the front steps.
From the front porch, enjoy coffee while the sun rises over the ridge. Deer and other wildlife wander through the property giving a “mountain house” experience. The fall colors are exquisite as the setting sun lights them. Step through the house to the back deck where you can enjoy grilling, relaxing on a chaise lounge, reading or sunbathing. Wander down to the terrace level and take a nap in the hammock or watch the sun set over the lake.
High cedar plank ceilings, a stacked stone fireplace and hardwood floors give our home a lodge feel, while the open floor plan, expansive windows and new top of the line furniture give a definite resort feel. The layout makes this a perfect getaway for two or three families. The house is decorated in a casual, yet refined style that echoes the sweet restful song of the water.
While there are plenty of great places to dine on the lake and in nearby Cumming, Dawsonville and Gainesville, our fully equipped kitchen makes creating wonderful dining experiences for the whole group a snap. With seating for nine in the dining area, (6 at pub height table and 3 at the bar) everyone can enjoy the area’s best seafood from Atlanta Highway Seafood, or steaks from Ferguson’s Meat Market.
Bring your boat or jet ski (or rent one at nearby Port Royale Marina) and tie up on our covered dock. Our cove is deep, but protected and opens up to the big water of Chestatee Bay at the main channel at Browns Bridge. Prefer to float around in the cove? It’s perfect for swimming and restful sunbathing.
When vacation plans require shopping and other entertainment, you're in luck. We're 15 minutes from the North Georgia Outlets, movies, and Lake Lanier Islands. Golf, horseback riding, tennis, hiking, and much more awaits you nearby as well.
Keywords: Craftsman style lake house, mountain home, new, resort, spacious
About The Owner
Although we're Native Floridians, we've lived in the Metro Atlanta area for 30 years , and we get our 'water time' on Lake Lanier as often as possible. Spending family time on the boat or dock is priceless! One of our favorite weekend luxuries is to take a carafe of coffee down to the dock in the morning to watch the fish feed. We also enjoy loading the boat with snacks or a light dinner and heading over to the Aqualand Marina area to watch the sailboat races on Wednesday or Saturday evenings. The fall colors are seen best on the lake. When the weather doesn't permit boat time, we play board games or take in a movie.
The Owner purchased this house in 2007
Why The Owner chose Lake Lanier
We have a 28 foot boat that we LOVE to use, so we looked long and hard for the perfect weekend home, one we could get to quickly on a Friday afternoon. It had to have a protected cove with deep water, a quiet setting and a style that met with the perfectionist's eye of the architect. We also like to entertain, so we needed a home that could easily accommodate two extra families. Dad and son like to watch SEC football, but mom likes to sit outside reading or snoozing; so there had to be something for everyone. This house has it all!
What makes this house unique
Coming to the lake is like taking a vacation without all the fuss! For us it's a fifty minute drive. One of us always stops at Ferguson's Meat Market on highway 369 or runs into town to get fresh shrimp, fish, oysters, or Cajun food from Phong Le at Atlanta Highway Seafood. Many days we head to Central Park to play tennis before heading out on the lake, but just as often we drift from one resting spot to another enjoying the scenery.
Amenities
Gainesville House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Max. occupancy: 11
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- children welcome ...
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Lakefront
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet ...
- Wood Fireplace
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- seating for 9 people
- 3 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
,
First floor double sink
Bathroom 2 - toilet , tub , shower , jetted tub , Master bath on second floor
Bathroom 3 - toilet , combination tub/shower , Terrace level
- 3
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 11
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Bedroom 1 -
1 twin/ single
,
2 bunk bed
,
1 murphy bed
,
First floor kids' room
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen , First floor
Bedroom 3 - 1 king , Master suite on second floor
Loft + Den - 1 sleep sofa /futon , Single pull-out on second floor
- King size beds (1) Master suite, Queen size Beds (1) Guest room #1, Twin or Single Beds (1) This bed has a trundle bed as well. Guest room #2., Sleep Sofa or Futons (2) Queen sleeper sofa on terrace level Single futon on loft, Bunk Beds (1) Guest room #2
- DVD Player
- Games ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo ...
- Television
- Toys ...
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- churches
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- marina
- museums
- restaurants
- antiquing
- boating
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- basketball court
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- jet skiing
- sailing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
Reviews
Excellent!
4.6/5 -
(14 traveler reviews)
Beautiful location
The property and home were beautiful. We spent the Thanksgiving holiday with our family there and the house was perfect for our gathering. Because it was Thanksgiving there was a lot of cooking going on. The kitchen had plenty of pots and pans to accommodate the meal preparations and the dining area was large enough for all of us.
Mimi was great to work with and we would definitely use this home again!
Nice place for family vacation.
The home was very lovely and the owner was very accommodating. The one negative thing about the property was the pathway down to the dock which was dangerous, expecially for small children and the elderly. The dock was nice and the kids enjoyed the rope swing and fishing. We had a nice visit.
Linda
Beautiful lake house, relaxing weekend
We rented this house for a girls weekend with 8 of us coming in from all over the US. This house was perfect! Had everything we needed, is beautiful and spacious. The dock was perfect for our boat and the cove was easy to access from the marina. Hope we can rent this house again soon!
Great House
We were in town for a wedding and needed a place to stay for three nights. The house and property were great for our family. Very clean, lots of room, well equipped, and a very nice owner! exceeds expectations. Happy Family!
Best time in a Superior Location!
Ok, so the owners had nothing to do with the excellent weather we had, but they sure went out of their way to make sure their house met our every need.
The house was cleaner than my own house and is beautifully furnished. The linens are high quality and the beds are very comfortable.
We spent all weekend on the lake. Can't wait to go back.
Relaxing days at Lake Lanier in a beautiful home!
The house is fantastic and beautifully decorated. There is plenty of room and lot of places to just relax and enjoy the views. The home is located on Lake Lanier and we brought our own boat and docked it behind the house. We were able to launch it at Vann's Tavern Park which is nearby. We did has a mishap on our way to Lake Lanier when we got a flat tire on our trailer. We contacted the owner to let her know we were not going to be there to meet her and she couldn't have been nicer. She and her husband even tried to help us locate a replacement tire. We were very impressed with the home and it's location on Lake Lanier. Our family had a wonderful time and would love to stay there again in the future. Thanks Mimi.
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Rates & Availability
Gainesville House Rental Rates
Notes
- $275 - $400/nt or $1800 - $2400/wk
- USD
- December - May*: $275/night or $1800/week
- June - November: $400/night or $2400/week
- *Holiday Rates: $400/night or $2400/week (Holiday list available upon request)
- Minimum stay: 3 nights. Minimum age: 25. No parties, pets or smoking.
- Additional Fees: 7% processing/service fee
- $250 cleaning fee, $1000. security/damage deposit
- VISA & Mastercard and PayPal accepted.
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