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The Shoreland Home on Lake Lanier With Dock

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 93200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Buford, GA

Place, Lake Lanier
‪1 min drive‬
Place, Mall of Georgia
‪12 min drive‬
Place, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
‪13 min drive‬
Airport, Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree)
‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Primary Main Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed

Terrace Level Game Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upstairs Big Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Lofted Bedroon

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Game Room Powder Bath Terrace Level

Toilet

Main Floor Powder Bath

Toilet

Primary Bedroom Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Big Bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Loft Room Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

The Shoreland Home on Lake Lanier With Dock

Windows everywhere make it feel like a tree house, on the lake. Our families home is all about family & friends gathering and having fun. The spaces in the home are very socially engaging. Take an easy 45 second, walk to the lake in our quite cove and go for an evening canoe, its pretty special. Bring your own boat and tie up at the dock if you prefer. The creek in the back of the home, that flows into Lake Lanier, is lightly active and creates a nice soundtrack for evenings on the back decks. The home has amazing fast internet, streaming media on the televisions, SONOS whole home audio system, games for the whole family, gas grill, multiple decks to enjoy the wooded setting by the lake, foosball table and a kitchen that is very well appointed. At Lanier Vacation Rentals our goal is to provide a 5 star level of service experience beyond anything you you would expect. Send us a note and let us know how we can make your experience 5 star!

The "FULL POOL" LAKE LANIER LAKE LEVEL is 1,071' above sea level. At full pool there is 6' of water under the dock. We have no warning of the Army Corps of Engineers plan regarding control of lake levels. Guests should check to make sure this elevation is appropriate for their needs. Spring / Summers are typically at or above Full Pool. At full pool we can hold most any motor boat on the lake and most sailboats under 30', ALL without any issue. Double check lake level elevations online, to see if the current levels meet your needs.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Welcome to Lake Lanier Islands House Rental

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The principal guest is required to sign a rental agreement. Minimum age of the primary renter is 25.

Any parties or noise complaints will automatically cancel the reservation with zero refunds.

ID is required before entry into the property.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Buford

Located in Buford, this holiday home is on a lake. Everett's Music Barn and Gainesville Theatre Alliance are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mall of Georgia and College Square Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Make time for Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, or head to an event or a match at Road Atlanta. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Buford, GA

What's nearby

Lake Lanier - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
Big Creek Greenway - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course - 10 min drive - 5.8 km
Mall of Georgia - 12 min drive - 15.3 km
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 13 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

Gainesville Station - 20 min drive
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬5 min drive
‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shoreland Home on Lake Lanier With Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shoreland Home on Lake Lanier With Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shoreland Home on Lake Lanier With Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Shoreland Home on Lake Lanier With Dock located?

This family-friendly Buford holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Lanier and Big Creek Greenway. Margaritaville at Lanier Islands and Georgia Sewing & Quilting are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Whitney Z.

7 Aug, 2025

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

Lake House with Character

The house was beautiful with stone accents, lots to do, and with a great dock! Communication was exceptional!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

8 Aug, 2025

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

Scott was wonderful will all the details before, during and after the stay. The driveway is steep but the parking area is flat for loading and unloading.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

c g.

6 Mar, 2025

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

Great place on the lake

The home has a wonderful layout. The location is exceptional.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane H.

18 Mar, 2025

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

Nice place

We loved our stay in this home, the driveway is steep and takes a little driving skills, but the house is Beautiful and peaceful.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

26 Apr, 2025

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

Great house!

Great lake house with an awesome first floor master suite! Plenty of comfortable beds upstairs for family and guests. The sound system was amazing! We loved the open floor plan with all the windows. Lots of things to do in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

13 Apr, 2023

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

Excellent

Excellent place will stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylene P.

3 Sept, 2024

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

Long weekend family vacation

We had a wonderful stay! There were plenty of rooms/beds and the house is very well stocked. Thanks so much!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

22 Jul, 2025

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

Here is some info for people who want to bring boat. We rented this property for guys weekend. I don't live too far away so I brought a boat. Several of the local ramps are currently closed. The closest open ramp was Old Federal. It's 15-20 minutes from the dock by road and about the same by boat running around 20 MPH. The water at the dock is shallow but I didn't have any issues with my 25' deck boat. Parking the trailer at the house wasn't easy. We ended up backing the trailer into a clear area across the street. I'm not sure who owns that but when we left to get the boat out of the water the neighbor put a large dump trailer there. On the last night with the boat on the trailer the only option was to back onto the parking pad on the road and block the driveway. The driveway is VERY steep. Also note that the dock is not visible from the house. From the house there are several sets of stairs going down to a dirt path that goes to the dock. It was a great property and we enjoyed it just beware the things above.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

18 Mar, 2024

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

Excellent!

Very nice place, well arranged and very clean. Host was super easy to work with and accommodating. We will definitely be looking forward to staying here again

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

roger g.

3 Nov, 2024

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

Beautiful Home

Very beautiful. Superb kitchen. Great electronics. Awesome for entertaining. It gave us a break from the hurricanes. Thanks Scott and Lanier Rentals.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry K.

29 Oct, 2023

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

Lake

Great rest

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

30 Nov, 2024

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

Peaceful retreat

The home is amazing. The area is peaceful and quiet. We enjoyed our family retreat and loved the outdoor screened patio with fire place, a great spot to talk and nap. The rooms were spacious and we all loved the various sitting areas, both inside and out to talk, read, play games and eat. The house was clean and well maintained. Our host responded quickly to any questions we asked. We would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

16 Jul, 2023

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

Lake house

Owners were helpful and super nice

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

2 Jan, 2024

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

Winter break

The property was gorgeous. The house felt warm and welcoming. The interior space was perfect for a family gathering. The hosts were extremely helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

22 Nov, 2022

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

Best place ever!

This spot is absolutely gorgeous and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The beds are super comfy and the kids were so excited to have a "playroom" in their home away from home! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dee H.

6 Aug, 2022

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

Loved This Home

We came here for a Christmas after Christmas gathering with our family. The house was beautiful and perfect for our time just hanging out. We really enjoyed our time. Wonderful amenities and a well stocked kitchen. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

29 Mar, 2024

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

Spring Break Vacation

Our family had a great time staying at this property for our spring break vacation. The kids loved the "big room" upstairs, and spent lots of time fishing from the dock. The screened in porch was great for reading and relaxing. The kitchen was well appointed, and the great room and dining room had beautiful views of the lake and trees. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

1 Jan, 2023

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

Wonderful Family Holiday

We travelled to Lake Lanier to spend time with family over the holidays. This was such a cozy house with a warm fireplace and big table for family meals and game nights. We really enjoyed our visit and would love to come back in the summer when we can enjoy the lake even more.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY

29 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Our family loved this property. The dining room windows gave the experience of being in the middle of the woods high up in a tree house. The house size was very comfortable for our family of five. Scott the owner kept in contact offering to assist us with any issues.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

31 Jul, 2022

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

Absolutely perfect

This home was amazing for our girls trip. Scott was very helpful with everything. The back patio may have been my favorite spot so very peaceful drinking coffee. We will be back . Thanks again Julie

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Meredith A.

13 Aug, 2023

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

Family lake trip

House was great, plenty of room for a family our size. I like to cook for our family and the kitchen had everything I needed, even spices and cooking spray. Driveway and parking was a bit treacherous, and getting down to the lake was more of a haul than we would of liked, but the house and location to local attractions made up for it

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben N.

31 Dec, 2024

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

Great rental for family

The property owner was very responsive and easy to work with. We actually met him and his business partner when we checked in. Our kids really enjoyed the house. The kids bedrooms upstairs were large and the private bathrooms were a big bonus. It feels like a lake house, which is what we wanted.The Sonos speaker setup is really nice and the foosball table in the basement was fun to play.Since it was late December when we stayed, we didn’t take advantage of the lake. But we could see it from the house. There is a very nice screened in porch with a fireplace on the back of the house with multiple deck levels leading down to the lake.There is a short and very steep driveway. It’s a bit intimidating when you first approach it. The location was great for us, as we visited Gainesville a couple of times. Easy access to 985 and 85. Shopping, gas stations close by also.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

17 Mar, 2024

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

Great Beautiful Lake House

We had a great time at the house(Mid-March), it is very spacious and plenty of beds. Master downstairs and 2 bedrooms upstairs with multiple beds. All the bedrooms were huge and all have full ensuite bathrooms. My kids loved that! The dock is a short walk down some stairs and a short path, very easy the get to. We had nightly foosball championships downstairs. We all loved the big couch in the living room with fireplace going. The outdoor screened in porch was great, too. Driveway is steep but there is room to park your car at the top next to the street which is wide and very very quiet! Made the perfect spring break family getaway. We went to the Atlanta aquarium and the cute town of Helen on day trips! Perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy J.

21 May, 2023

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

It's as good as it looks. And then some.

I'm a little delayed in writing my review. We stayed at this home for 2 1/2 weeks back in April and couldn't have been more pleased. We had some water damage in our home and had to temporarily move out for the repairs. Scott was so kind with working with us on the uncertain length of our stay (you never know with things like this, it could go smoothly or it could get delayed). Beyond that, we loved the house. It's like being in a tree house with all the beautiful woods in the back. We filled up the bird feeders and enjoyed the visitors. I *loved* the fireplace. I enjoyed it both in the living room and on the covered porch. My kids loved having the luxury of their own bathrooms en suite in the upstairs rooms and my husband and I were more than comfortable in the master downstairs--which has a beautiful bathroom attached as well. The beds were just as comfortable as our own at home. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate with us to make use of the lake, but it's a nice little walk down there and we definitely would have used the kayak and paddleboards if it hadn't been so chilly and rainy while we were there. The location is easy to get to and find and feels secluded even though it has easy access to the interstate and all that you might need. Overall, I would recommend this house to anyone. My husband has even talked about renting it again some time in the summer (even though we live less than 20 minutes away!) so we can enjoy the lake. You can't go wrong with this house. Scott is great about communication and very easy to work with. Five stars for sure.

Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

2 Dec, 2023

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

Beautiful treehouse

A beautiful treehouse. You might miss it, drive slow up to the address. The steep driveway is almost inverted it is so steep. Truly have never seen anything like it. The parking area is flat and safe to walk on but not many handrails. The first floor is just magnificent. The home is so beautiful. The kitchen is adequate stocked with ample supplies and the pantry is around the corner. You almost miss it. The dining area and living room are very nice. The fireplace is visible from the living room and the back porch. We did not explore the back porch and beyond, as we just did not have time or need. The master bedroom, closet, and bathroom are exquisitely decorated and simply beautiful. The wooden stairs to go to the second floor are wide with adequate hand rails. The bedrooms upstairs are huge. One has two full size beds. (Might be queen.). There is a full bathroom with tub/shower in both. It has a loft that is not really accessible or furnished. There is a landing reading nook on the way to the other bedroom that has another full or queen side bed with an additional two twins. It has children’s books, games, & toys. The basement door is almost missed because you think it is a closet door near the entryway on the first floor. Stairs are safe then living area was perfect for our son with a sofa bed. The laundry has a toilet. Would have been nice to have a shower. Overall very good price for very nice home. Communication great also.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023