Gainesville

"We loved everything about this home. The many bedrooms allowed for our married children to join us as well as my parents. We had 11 staying at various parts of the week. Because the house is only an hour or so from Atlanta, it made for an easy retreat, without the many hours on the road that it would have taken to get to an ocean/beach. The lake is lovely and pretty peaceful here. We spent hours swimming off the dock. Most restaurants are about 20 minutes drive away, but the kitchen is well equipped for cooking and there is a Publix nearby. We especially appreciated the second coffee maker. We loved the pool table and ping pong as well as the many board games in the closets and cupboards. The lot is very steep, but the steps down to the dock make the trek very manageable. There were many good trees for hanging ENO hammocks. There is lovely original artwork throughout the home as well as shelves and shelves of interesting books. These extra touches made it feel very homey and welcoming. We would highly recommend this home for family vacations."

"We had reunion vacation with a number of friends and their families. 12 adult and 12 kids. The house had ample room for everyone and was very convenient to the local amenities(grocery store, restaurants, marinas). The large dining tables were great for dinners and the kitchen was great for preparing large meals. I think the favorite places in the house were the bar downstairs and the pool area. I believe that is were we spent most of our time. The walk to the dock was not too bad just a little steep. We would recommend Port Royal Marina for boat rentals. It was a great week with family and friends. I would highly recommend Chateau Lanier for larger parties looking for a relaxing week. The owners were great to deal with also. Always a quick response with any questions we had. Thanks again for a great week! We would love to do it again."