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NEW OWNERS: Family Lakefront Retreat: huge dock/kayak/fish/fire pit/amenities

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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Eatonton, GA
  • Place, Lake Sinclair
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Oconee
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Georgia College
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

NEW OWNERS: Family Lakefront Retreat: huge dock/kayak/fish/fire pit/amenities

Idyllic, family-friendly lake front home with EPIC sunset views.
Our retreat has 3,000 square feet of family-friendly living space with expansive lake views from almost every room. This open concept home features three private
bedrooms, a bunk room, 2 living rooms, four full baths and a huge screened porch that overlooks the manicured grassy backyard, boat house and Lake Sinclair, one of Georgia’s cleanest lakes. The home's location in the cove offers breathtaking panoramic sunset views, great water views but none of the wake and chop of the high trafficked lake properties.

The space
This is our own home away from home. We're so excited to be able to share it with other families. Featuring an open floor plan with soaring ceilings and views of the water from the most of the house, the fully equipped gourmet kitchen opens to a fireside great room with two comfy couches, arm chair, large smart TV (and cozy fireplace). With double ovens and a 5-burner gas cooktop, prepping meals is easy and enjoyable. A large central island offers ample prep space and casual seating for three. The adjoining dining room comfortably seats eight. Plus you can fold out the leaves of the side table to add a great "kids table" for the extended family dining.

The sun-filled screened porch is steps from the great room and affords a 180 degree view of the lake. There is lots of seating so everyone can enjoy the cool mornings and relaxing evenings. Seating includes a spacious dining table, couch, loveseat and 2 arm chairs. Ceilings fans keep it cool all summer long and a TV for fall football watching, coming soon.

Separated by the main living area, the primary suite has a wall of windows and private balcony that captures the astounding lake views. A king bed with buttery soft sheets and an incredible mattress that our guests rave about that comfortably accommodates sleeping for two. A full bathroom with a walk in shower, large walk-in closet and large flat-screen TV completes the space. A second guest suite with attached full bath features a tub/ shower, extra large vanity in addition to the bedroom's queen size bed w/ comfy mattress and soft, cool sheets, TV and walk-in closet. The third guest bedroom also has a queen bed with a guest-loved mattress and sheets and walk-in closet.

The lower level houses an 8-bed bunk room with comfortable twin mattresses and soft sheets and full bathroom with a tub/shower. There is also a second family room with lake views and a flat screen tv, comfy couch, game table with 4 chairs, a stocked bookshelf with books and games and a stocked laundry room with a full-sized washer and dryer.

Out the back doors of the home, a fun and fenced-in grassy backyard welcomes you and makes playing the provided yard games fun and easy. The large, covered patio has a ping pong table. Down towards the water is the wood burning fire pit with Adirondack chairs.

From the fire pit, access the private boat house and deep-water dock where you'll find more seating and lounging space. Guests can choose to take in the sun or stay in the shade under the pavilion. There are also tons of lake toys including two kayaks, boat tubes, rafts, noodles, a large foam play mat, a mini-refrigerator and lots of life jackets. There is also a fishing rod and tackle box should you choose to test your fishing prowess. The dock is located in a quiet, no-wake cove and is ideal for children and adults to safely swim and play. Also, Lake Sinclair is known for being one of Georgia's cleanest lakes so you can rest easy knowing your family is swimming and playing in clean, unpolluted water.

Guest access
Guests have access to all areas of the home. The following is locked by owners: owner's closet in basement.

Other things to note
If you wish to rent a boat there are 2 marinas/boat rental companies close in addition to boatsetter.com that offer daily and weekly rentals. The dock features built-in, flip up cleats on 2 sides so you can easily dock and tie-Up.

We would consider allowing guests to bring up to two small dogs but there is a carpet shampoo fee of $125 as we like to keep the house extremely clean for our non-pet guests. Please use the messaging feature if you would like to bring your small pets.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please call to discuss if you'd like to add a pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
All dog waste is required to be disposed of in a bags and taken out with the trash. We have an exterminator but it's water and woods, in Georgia.
Please keep all windows and doors shut as it will freeze the AC units.
Please do not lower the AC lower than 68 and ensure they are set to 76 upon departure. If you do not, there will be condensation and issues.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3489632vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Eatonton

Eatonton is home to this holiday home. Lake Oconee and Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Plaza Arts Center and Andalusia. Travelling with kids? Consider John Marlor Arts Center, or check out an event or a game at Centennial Tennis Center.
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Eatonton, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Sinclair - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Oconee - 24 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Lake Oconee Village - 32 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Georgia College - 35 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Reynolds Plantation Golf Club - 42 min drive - 44.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Kroger Fuel Center - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Wings, Rings And Things - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW OWNERS: Family Lakefront Retreat: huge dock/kayak/fish/fire pit/amenities pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at NEW OWNERS: Family Lakefront Retreat: huge dock/kayak/fish/fire pit/amenities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at NEW OWNERS: Family Lakefront Retreat: huge dock/kayak/fish/fire pit/amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW OWNERS: Family Lakefront Retreat: huge dock/kayak/fish/fire pit/amenities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW OWNERS: Family Lakefront Retreat: huge dock/kayak/fish/fire pit/amenities located?

Located in Eatonton, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Lake Sinclair and within 12 mi (20 km) of The Plaza Arts Center and Uncle Remus Museum. Putnam General Hospital is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Wonderful views of sunset on the dock. The house has pleny of space including the screened in porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2025
It was great to have you back and hope you’ll come again! We hope you enjoyed your stay again and I appreciate the feedback you sent. It’s very helpful!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelli M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a Wonderful time. The house was perfect for our family. The open floor plan, the big screened in porch, the lake and the view, everything was soo nice!!! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2025
We would love to have you back. Thanks so much for enjoying the house and property as much as we do!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this property! We come up to the lake every summer and we will stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Thanks so much, Adam. We are happy to hear that you had a great time and we look forward to welcoming you back! Appreciate how well you took care of the house and grounds and that we were able to help ya'll make great memories together!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

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

Great Lake Vacation

The house is beautiful and very clean. The dock and yard are a great area to hang out. A/C worked great and beds were comfortable. Hope to.come back often.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! Lots of amenities and we really enjoyed the dock and boat house. Lots of room to tie down wave runners or a pontoon boat to the dock as well. Our favorite however, would have to be the large screened porch! The host was amazing and responded quickly to any questions or requests.
Our favorite!
Great to swim, fish, or tie down watercraft!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2025
So glad you all enjoyed your time at the house and made it your own. We appreciate having you and that you all could make memories together as a family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke O.

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

Great place to stay!

The house and dock were amazing! The owner was very accommodating and kind! I would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your review. We love being able to share our spot with people who appreciate it. Hope you’ll come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Perfect family getaway.

We love coming here with the whole family, great location on the lake. We came in October of 2024 and couldn't wait to come back. Fishing is great for catfish, bass and crappie. House is laidout perfect for a large family big bunkroom down stairs for the kids. Rachael is a great host and we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2025
Thanks so much, Craig. We love that mi casa es su casa! Thanks for the great tips for those that fish and can’t wait to welcome ya’ll back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher m.

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

Wonderful stay

Stayed here with family and enjoyed the house. We spent majority of our time on the dock fishing, swimming and kayaking. The owner responded right away with some questions we had and even followed up to make sure we settled in well. Really enjoyed this location for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2024
Thank you, Christopher. We enjoyed having you and appreciate your communication and graciousness. Hope to see you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Vacation

Great location. Very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

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

Fantastic Vacation

Great house, very clean . Great location on the lake and the dock was as good as the house.. We had a wonderful time…
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hi Lee. Thank you so much for the review and for being our FIRST GUESTS! We are so happy to hear that it lived up to your expectations. - Rachael
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Great stay on a nice part of Sinclair

My entire family loved staying at this property. Great boat house and wonderful main house, especially the huge screened porch. Lots of room to spread out, including a large dining table for shared meals. Our favorite property so far, after 4 years renting on Sinclair.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2024
Hi David. Thanks so much for the review and for staying with us. We loved sharing the house and allowing your family the ability of making memories together! Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful little get away

Property owners were very responsive and very accommodating. We had a wonderful little family vacation with all of grandchildren together for first time. Home was very spacious and room for all to move about comfortably!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melodie G.

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

Very relaxing stay!

We met our adult kids for what we hoped would be a low stress Thanksgiving. Since we come from different parts of the country, we don't all have a chance to see each other very often. We all had a great time! Great house and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2024
Thanks, Melodie. This is exactly why we share our home. We feel the same way and love being able to help families make relaxing memories together. We loved having you and hope you'll come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mynette W.

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

College Graduation

The lake house and property is beautiful. We enjoyed spending time together. We loved the back porch and dock.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2024
Thank you so much for choosing our property and enjoying it with your family. We love being able to help make memories with friends and family. Please come back any time amd congratulations again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete W.

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

Deep Roots 2024

House is perfect for a lake getaway. Excellent location on the lake. Wonderful setting in the backyard, deck, dock, fire pit. You won't want to leave. Great owners, very responsive. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2024
Love hearing that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison D.

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

Beautiful Setting

The house has has beautiful views and plenty of space for the whole family. Owner was kind enough to give us a last minute refund on one night as we decided to alter our plans. Some of the outside furniture was not cleaned off but she gave partial refund on cleaning fee. Beds were comfy and bunk room and lower level was perfect for the kids!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2025
Thanks, Alison. I’m glad that you appreciated our ability to give you a full refund on the one night despite being past the refund deadline. Outside furniture can really gather pollen quickly., especially in remote areas in the outdoors in Georgia. I’m glad you were able to enjoy the screened in porch with a little dust off. Glad you enjoyed our home as we live being able to help other families make great memories at the lake.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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

Girls' Labor Day Lake/UGA Football Weekend

Great location and house! We loved everything from the well equipped dock to the screened in back porch to the bunk room and very comfy master and guest beds! We also loved the open floorpan and views from the house and dock. Communication with owner couldn't have been better and they accommodated every single request. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2024
Katheryn- Love that you all had a great time. It means a lot to me that you can make memories with your girls like we have with ours. Look forward to you coming back!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephon R.

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

Spacious Home great location

Had a great time at this property. Really good communications from the owner in managing expectations. Had a small problem that could of turn worst but the quick response from management made it a none issue. Plenty of space throughout the house and the kitchen was well stocked. Would book again and recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Didn't want to leave.

This was a last minute change of location due to hurricane Helene. Rachael was so kind to accommodate us on short notice. The home and especially the yard were amazing for our family, we brought kayaks and fished the lake every day. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets from the back porch and dock, smores around the fire pit. Plenty of room for a big family.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2024
We were so sorry that your original vacation was ruined by the hurricane. So happy to hear that you were able to still enjoy making memories together. Thanks for sharing that with us and we’d love to welcome you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy T.

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

Great lake house

The house is very roomy and comfortable. The beds are comfortable and there are plenty of bathrooms. The walk down to the lake is easy and the lake provided hours of fun for us as we brought out boat and floatation devices. They have plenty of life vests for us but bring your own floats! It was an easy drive into Milledgeville for dinner one night. thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us! We are doing a tour of lakes in Georgia for a potential move in the future. Hartwell and Sinclair done so far!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2024
Thanks so much for staying with us. You were great guests and I really appreciated your follow up with me on what opportunities would make your stay better!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sophia S.

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

Nice lake

We came in a day early someone canceled so we took it. The floors were not cleaned from the previous guest. The sheets and pillow cases had stains which were not inviting. TV in the master worked but we could not get the other bedroom tvs to work. I contacted the renter and said they had never been in the other rooms so they couldn’t help. ??? Packages were delivered several times. No word on what we were supposed to do with them, I once again contacted the host. No answer. One of the children was on the dock barefooted and got a large peice of wood in his foot which took 9 hours at the ER to numb his leg to get a 2 inch peice of wood out of his foot. So no water for him for 3 days. We rented a pontoon for 5 days and jet skis for 2 today’s those were awesome. We loved going to the little beach over at goat island and playing. We saw deer daily. We loved fishing caught some small catfish.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2025
Sometimes you know you just don’t match someone’s vibe; this is clearly one of those times. Before checking in there were lots of questions, which I was happy to answer. Yes, I will let you in a day early and adjust your stay. yes, I’ll let you check in early in on arrival. I’ll even waive the fee if the house isn’t ready so you can put your bags down and get to the lake. Yes, you can bring your small dog. Yes, we get mail & packages delivered to our house. No, I’m sorry, we don’t know what the rules are for fishing off our dock. We don’t fish, but I can get you the number. No, I’ve never rented a boat but I have several places you can contact and rent directly. Sorry if the back bedroom tv didn’t work for you. Literally no one has ever used it as we have large screen tv’s, Wi-Fi, and cable in the living room, downstairs and the master. Along with a lake, dock, kayak and swim pad. We do not offer TV in every bedroom as an amenity. And no, I have never slept in the back bedroom. I only sleep in my bedroom. There was never any splinter reported to us or the property manager, much less an ER visit. The property manager also does regular maintenance like replacing boards as they get worn. Neither she nor I know of any complaints of dirty floors or otherwise. In fact, our manager emails us photos of the whole house after she cleans. Apologies if your stay wasn’t 5-star. We can’t fix what we don’t know & hope you were still able to enjoy the lake, dock and views.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2025
Thank you, Katie. We enjoyed having your family and hope you had a wonderful time making memories at the lake!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2024
Thanks, Nicki, for the stay and the review. I appreciate that you reached out to give us some additional ideas to make the house more inviting. Love and welcome the feedback. Hope to welcome you again!

About the host

Your host

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We are completely new to hosting, however we have enjoyed being VRBO guests for almost a decade. Our extended family takes one big trip every summer where we all converge on 1 property and create memories together. This is why we bought the lake house and are excited to share it with other families so they can make their memories together. Having stayed in all manner of homes, we have had the privilege of staying in some amazing locations with fabulous hosts, which have inspired us to create a space that feels like home for all. We hope you enjoy the house and amenities, and that you'll be back year after year.

Why they chose this property

We didn't choose the neighborhood as much as we chose how it felt when we first walked into the property. The lake was calm and blue with the smell of fresh cut grass. The house was open and airy with so much room for people to either gather together or find a little hideaway to read.

What makes this property unique

There are lot of things that make our property stand out. We offer use of the kayaks, fire pit for evenings with smores watching the sunset. Swimming in calm, blue waters that avoid the mud of some other coves. We hope to provide enough amenities that you won't have to think of anything. Just bring your love of the lake and your family. We strive to make it a place you don't want to leave, but if you do, it's still convenient to many towns offering historical significance like Milledgeville.
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