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Lake Lanier Castle/Your own Private Resort
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bathroomsSleeps 159200 sq ft
Popular amenities
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Gainesville, GA
- Place, Lake Lanier9 min walk
- Place, Mall of Georgia42 min drive
- Place, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands48 min drive
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 15)
9 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 6
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 7
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 8
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 9
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Lake Lanier Castle/Your own Private Resort
Bellissimo Castle is one of the few homes on Lake Lanier that provides you with 2 Luxury Tri-toon boats, Custom Ordered Wake Boat, 2 Sea-Doo jet skis, Paddle boat, Kayaks and Paddleboards at your own private dock ( additional rental fees apply ) property also provides the entire family with outdoor and indoor entertainment unlike any other home on the lake. Pickleball court, sand volleyball, ping pong, pool table, 12’ chess, bocce court, sauna, pool, karaoke, Golden Tee, 8 person hot tub
This unique home has 3 levels of living space....8 bed rooms,,,the top floor of the home has the largest master bedroom with a king bed and on-suite bath, fireplace, lake view, gym area, desk area and stone stairway up to the star-gazing roof top bar complete with fire-pit table , bar area and refrigerator. The main level of the home has a spacious family room with fire place, open dining area and kitchen with fireplace ( dining for 22 people) bedroom with king bed and on-suite bath and elevator to lower level. Walk out to covered patio and deck area with fire place and fire pit table and beautiful lake view. The lower terrace level provides a game room with karaoke system, card table, chess table, Golden Tee video game, bar area with refrigerator and fireplace and 6 more bedrooms...4 king beds, 1 queen bed and 6 bunk beds. Two of the bedrooms have walk-out doors to the pool area and one of the bedrooms has a fireplace. We provide you with a Side-By-Side ATV to carry coolers, food or guests to the dock area or to the outdoor recreational area located on the property which has sand volleyball, pickle ball court, outdoor chess set, foosball, pool table , basketball and cornhole. The area has several great activities...however, you have so many activities on the property, there is no need to leave ! Do your kids love camping ? We have 2 (4) person tents and 6 sleeping bags for them use if they want to break free from the adults.
The entire house ! 9200 sf ....lake front on 8 private acres !
You will be greeted at the home upon arrival by the host or the home owner and the homeowner will be available for any issues that may arrise.
Located on 8 acres, wooded , gated and lake front. Only one neighbor adjacent to the property but private distance
ATV / Plenty of parking on the property, circular driveway in front of the home can accommodate 10-15 cars, additional parking in driveway adjacent to the house can accommodate 15 + cars
Please cover your pet deposit, the deposit is per pet and you will be charged if you show up with more pets than posted on the reservation. The home has security cameras at the front gate, the front door and pool area of the home for insurance purposes. If you have an issue with the pool camera, please let us know.
Security cameras are located at the front entrance of the home and at the boat dock for your safety . Pool has a security camera for insurance purposes but may be turned off if so requested. Front entrance of the property has ponds and waterfalls , children should not be allowed to walk on the rocks or in the ponds or waterfalls. Home is equipped with an elevator and sauna and should not be used without reviewing instructions ...children are not allowed to use without adult supervision. A pet deposit of $300 PER pet is required at booking. Please be honest ! If you show up with additional pets you will be required to pay the additional deposits. Guests will be greeted by David or Nancy upon arrival. This home is not your typical short term rental home, several unique systems and additions require instruction to ensure a comfortable stay for our guests. Early check-in is not allowed unless required within 24 hours before the arrival date. Our cleaning service arrives at 10 am on check out day.
PRIMARY RENTER MUST BE 25 YEARS OF AGE TO RENT THIS PROPERTY
This unique home has 3 levels of living space....8 bed rooms,,,the top floor of the home has the largest master bedroom with a king bed and on-suite bath, fireplace, lake view, gym area, desk area and stone stairway up to the star-gazing roof top bar complete with fire-pit table , bar area and refrigerator. The main level of the home has a spacious family room with fire place, open dining area and kitchen with fireplace ( dining for 22 people) bedroom with king bed and on-suite bath and elevator to lower level. Walk out to covered patio and deck area with fire place and fire pit table and beautiful lake view. The lower terrace level provides a game room with karaoke system, card table, chess table, Golden Tee video game, bar area with refrigerator and fireplace and 6 more bedrooms...4 king beds, 1 queen bed and 6 bunk beds. Two of the bedrooms have walk-out doors to the pool area and one of the bedrooms has a fireplace. We provide you with a Side-By-Side ATV to carry coolers, food or guests to the dock area or to the outdoor recreational area located on the property which has sand volleyball, pickle ball court, outdoor chess set, foosball, pool table , basketball and cornhole. The area has several great activities...however, you have so many activities on the property, there is no need to leave ! Do your kids love camping ? We have 2 (4) person tents and 6 sleeping bags for them use if they want to break free from the adults.
The entire house ! 9200 sf ....lake front on 8 private acres !
You will be greeted at the home upon arrival by the host or the home owner and the homeowner will be available for any issues that may arrise.
Located on 8 acres, wooded , gated and lake front. Only one neighbor adjacent to the property but private distance
ATV / Plenty of parking on the property, circular driveway in front of the home can accommodate 10-15 cars, additional parking in driveway adjacent to the house can accommodate 15 + cars
Please cover your pet deposit, the deposit is per pet and you will be charged if you show up with more pets than posted on the reservation. The home has security cameras at the front gate, the front door and pool area of the home for insurance purposes. If you have an issue with the pool camera, please let us know.
Security cameras are located at the front entrance of the home and at the boat dock for your safety . Pool has a security camera for insurance purposes but may be turned off if so requested. Front entrance of the property has ponds and waterfalls , children should not be allowed to walk on the rocks or in the ponds or waterfalls. Home is equipped with an elevator and sauna and should not be used without reviewing instructions ...children are not allowed to use without adult supervision. A pet deposit of $300 PER pet is required at booking. Please be honest ! If you show up with additional pets you will be required to pay the additional deposits. Guests will be greeted by David or Nancy upon arrival. This home is not your typical short term rental home, several unique systems and additions require instruction to ensure a comfortable stay for our guests. Early check-in is not allowed unless required within 24 hours before the arrival date. Our cleaning service arrives at 10 am on check out day.
PRIMARY RENTER MUST BE 25 YEARS OF AGE TO RENT THIS PROPERTY
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 39
Long-term renters welcome
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
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
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A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Gainesville
Located in Gainesville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lanier and Don Carter State Park, while Smithgall Arts Center and Gainesville Theatre Alliance are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Quinlan Visual Arts Center and Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville.

Gainesville, GA
What's nearby
- Lake Lanier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Road Atlanta - 39 min drive - 44.2 km
- Mall of Georgia - 42 min drive - 58.1 km
- Chateau Elan Winery - 44 min drive - 50.7 km
- Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 48 min drive - 56.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 14 min drive
- McDonald's - 13 min drive
- Waffle House - 14 min drive
- Burger King - 14 min drive
- Longstreet Cafe - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
20 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike D.
7 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas G.
18 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thomas G.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tamara H.
22 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tamara H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shirley v.
3 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shirley v.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joe W.
8 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and host
Joe W.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anshe J.
2 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Thanksgiving ever
Anshe J.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Teresa G.
28 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Teresa G.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark T.
7 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like a private resort.
Mark T.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Haley D.
6 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday weekend
Haley D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joey F.
14 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Masters Magic at the Castle
Joey F.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark H.
8 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
donna e.
22 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family get away
donna e.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kay M.
5 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Kay M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julie J.
4 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most amazing Family vacation
Julie J.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
georgia trip
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marlene H.
4 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Lanier Vacation
Marlene H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Samuel C.
15 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Gathering
Samuel C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Artie C.
28 Dec, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Castle
Artie C.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tammy B.
20 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First Class Fun!
Tammy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael K.
15 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific Lake Vacation
Michael K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan S.
12 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay on a wonderful property!
Dan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Burt H.
10 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
Burt H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen D.
26 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome vacation
Kathleen D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by David Norris
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