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Griffin Getaway, Spacious Lakehouse Backyard Firepit / Patio Fireplace / Grill. Family Friendly!
Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 11 4951 sq ft
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Gainesville, GA
- Place, Lake Lanier Olympic Park5 min drive
- Place, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville7 min drive
- Place, Lanier Technical College13 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bedroom 1
+5
3 Single Beds, 3 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
Griffin Getaway, Spacious Lakehouse Backyard Firepit / Patio Fireplace / Grill. Family Friendly!
A private home right on the lake, this three-story house is the ideal cozy fall weekend retreat. The main floor hosts a large kitchen & dining room, three living/family spaces, a patio fireplace, & an outdoor firepit. The fully furnished basement has its own kitchen, living space, & a recreational area housing a pool table. With ample space for everyone to come together for meals & game nights or spread out inside the house when needed, gathering with family & friends couldn't be easier!
You'll find smart TVs in every room, paddle boards, corn hole, a two-level dock, an outdoor grill, a backyard fire pit, & a wood burning fireplace. For anything else needed, downtown Gainesville is just a short 15 min drive away.
- 4,951 sf with 3 floors
- Long driveway with ample parking space
- 4 bedrooms*, 8 beds, 3.5 baths**
- 3 King, 2 Queen, 3 Single beds
- Three living spaces
- Two full kitchens with cooking supplies
- Lake access with a private two-level dock
- Pool table and backyard fire pit; corn hole available for guest use
- Patio with a wood-burning fire place
- High speed wifi
- Smart TV in every bedroom
- Work desk with ergonomic chair & monitor
- Extra room in basement with futon (not included in bedroom count)
*3 bedrooms are located on the second level, sharing one full bathroom (shower). One of the bedrooms on that floor is a bonus room.
**The third full bathroom is located in the basement. There is no bedroom on that level because of county laws, but there is a room with a futon and tv (inquire for more details).
Additional items available for guest use:
- Hair dryers
- 3 paddleboards with paddles
- Cornhole set
- Life Jackets- Youth & Adult
- Pack 'n Play
- Diaper changing pad
- Board games & books
- Beach towels
- Outdoor grill on patio with propane
- Firewood for fire pit
- Well-stocked kitchen with oil, cookware, silverware
- Laundry & dishwasher pods
- Keurig with coffee k-cups
- Travel luggage racks in each bedroom
Safety features to note:
- Carbon monoxide detectors located in every bedroom & main living room
- Fire extinguisher & First aid kids located in each kitchen
Guest access
Guests have access to whole house except for the main floor garage and two locked closets- 1 on the top floor and 1 in the basement.
Other things to note
Please remember that you’re staying in a house, not a hotel. Please treat the space with respect. If any problems arise, we will do our best to take action ASAP, but there is no one living on-site 24/7.
Please do NOT use the indoor fireplaces. You are welcome to use the outdoor wood-burning fireplace on the patio and the backyard fire pit. Thank you!
We have cameras on the outside of the property for security purposes only and are not actively monitored. There are no cameras inside the house.
Please DO NOT park on the grass.
If you have fishing boats, there is space for up to 3 boats in our driveway. We are also only 6 minutes from the Laurel Park Boat Ramp.
- Note that the boat lift is currently NOT available for use.
- Please use the cleat on the dock to tie up.
Due to local laws for Hall County, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Yes, we recycle!
Accepted items: aluminum cans, tin, and steel cans (examples: soup & vegetable cans), newspapers and all inserts, corrugated cardboard (moving – pizza boxes), paper grocery bags, paper shopping bags, junk mail, writing & printing paper, and other paper products (anything that tears). Phonebooks and paperback books (no hardcover books), magazines, frozen food packages (please remove all contents), carton board (examples: cereal/food boxes, shoe boxes & beverage boxes), #1 Plastic soda and water bottles, #2 plastics, milk jugs, juice bottles, and other rigid containers, #3 through #7, plastic bottles and containers.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Lake view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 and a first aid kit
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
Gainesville
Located in Gainesville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lake Lanier and Don Carter State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville and Frances Meadows Aquatic Center. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids and Oaks Miniature Golf are also worth visiting.

Gainesville, GA
What's nearby
- Lake Lanier Olympic Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
- Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
- Don Carter State Park - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
- Lanier Technical College - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
- Chattahoochee Golf Club - 16 min drive - 14.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 11 min drive
- Taco Mac Gainesville - 11 min drive
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- McDonald's - 13 min drive
- Waffle House - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Crystal

Hi! My name is Crystal and I love to spend time with my family and friends. We all love to travel and enjoy good food together. My brother, Jonathan, and I started our VRBO experience because we love to host and share our space for others to have a fun and relaxing time with family.
Why they chose this property
We love visiting Lake Lanier all year round. Gainesville has great restaurants, activities for the kids, and space for our family to relax and spend time together.
What makes this property unique
Our house is spacious and modern, perfect for family get-togethers!
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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