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Buford Forest Retreat! Spacious 5 bdrms, Hot Tub, Fire Pit! Near Snow Park&Rinks

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A cabin with a deck and a stone exterior.
A hot tub under a wooden pergola with a view of a forest.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, and a couch.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a mounted TV, a Christmas tree, and a reindeer decoration.
A living room with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large forest mural on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Lanier

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Primary suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Buford

Located in Buford, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Everett's Music Barn and The Cumming Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Margaritaville at Lanier Islands and Buford Fine Arts Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center and New Wave Cable Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Buford, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Mall of Georgia - 17 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Perimeter Mall - 46 min drive - 68.1 km
  • Emory University - 56 min drive - 74.3 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 22 min drive
  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brightside Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Breeze - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Diesel Tap House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Twisted Oar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Off The Rails Mexican Cantina - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Buford Forest Retreat! Spacious 5 bdrms, Hot Tub, Fire Pit! Near Snow Park&Rinks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Buford Forest Retreat! Spacious 5 bdrms, Hot Tub, Fire Pit! Near Snow Park&Rinks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Buford Forest Retreat! Spacious 5 bdrms, Hot Tub, Fire Pit! Near Snow Park&Rinks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buford Forest Retreat! Spacious 5 bdrms, Hot Tub, Fire Pit! Near Snow Park&Rinks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Buford Forest Retreat! Spacious 5 bdrms, Hot Tub, Fire Pit! Near Snow Park&Rinks located?

This family-friendly Buford holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Lanier, Buford Fine Arts Center and Bona Allen Mansion. Sunset Cove Beach and Big Creek Greenway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 26 Oct 2026
Thanks so much! We love when our guests take time to share their reviews - so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a family weekend, quiet, clean, comfortable, spacious, has it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2026
Thank you for the compliments! We love it when our guests enjoy our property as much as we do!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property with a very responsive host. This is one of the best properties on Lake Lanier and the hosts will do everything to make sure the stay is what you expect and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2026
Thank you! We love taking good care of our guests, and are glad Dandelion Lane made your stay amazing!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing and well suited for my group. Great scenery around the home and the wildlife on the property was beautiful to see! It is close to many amenities, clean, large enough for the family, and host is very responsive. Overall, it was a great stay and we would absolutely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
I'm glad the location worked well and your group enjoyed the house! Many thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Amazing communication with host and clean with all amenities!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2026
Thank you! We are so happy to hear all went well and you enjoyed your stay with us! We would be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is so beautiful. The rooms are clean, spacious and the comfortable. It has three levels, so it is great for a multi-family escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2026
Thank you for your compliments on our home! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay - you are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! The house was great with plenty of room for our big group. Monica was very responsive and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed your time! Thanks so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2026
So glad to hear your enjoyed your time at Dandelion Lane. Come back and visit anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!! Loved all the living spaces for our big group. Very clean and host was attentive to answering any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2026
We love hearing our guests had a great time! I'm glad our living spaces worked well for your group. We would be honored to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean! Great space!! Plenty of room for everyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2026
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the space for your group! Come again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Dandelion Lane was perfect for our family! The multiple levels and areas of living space gave us spaces to gather and spaces to chill. We took the canoes down to the boat launch .9 miles down the road and had a great time on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hospitable and warm home in an incredible location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful inside and the outside area was very nice. We would have preferred an actual bed on the main floor rather than the “porch swing” but all of the casual spaces to sit and talk with family members and friends made up for that.We would still rebook this property. We did enjoy our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing. The attention to detail and comforting home and scenery was amazing! Thank you and looking forward to future stays. We saw deer from our window!! I would recommend this home to anyone looking to stay in this area!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very nice. Host was quick to answer any questions. Home was just what we needed for our family Thanksgiving!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, House is spacious and clear, very well set up. Not sure about pricing but seemed a little expensive. Looks like there is not normally water in that part of the cove. All in all great experience still.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2026
We're so glad you and your group enjoyed your stay! Unfortunately our area is in a drought right now, so water levels in the cove behind the house are lower than normal. Thankfully we have a great little beach and boat launch in the neighborhood as well, for those who need it. Best wishes, and we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy checkin! The house was spacious and charming. There was so many places to hangout and sleep afterwards. We enjoyed our stay. Would recommend to all!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

This property was amazing! We enjoyed our time there. Loved kayaking and watching wild life!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, welcoming communication from the host. The property was beautiful, with living areas on each floor for gathering. Our friends enjoyed the s'mores fixings, thank you! We'd love to gather there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for family

The house is well decorated and the space was perfect for our family Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place stayed multiple times

I bring people down for work and this particular home has enough room where people can socialize or get away. We have fun in Buford and even in the colder months this place has the room to spread out
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was beautifully decorated for the holidays. The location was convenient for our family and we had plenty of room to play and relax. The complimentary S'mores and hot chocolate bar were really appreciated! When some changes on my part were evident, the host, Monica was helpful and quick to respond.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a fantastic stay

What a great stay. House is beautiful, just as listed, plenty of room to spread out even with a large group. Owners very accommodating. Great Lake Lanier location. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

It was a nice place Nice owners and very flexible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The was Beautiful

Love the home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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