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Lakefront Retreat, Private Dock, Kayak, 3 Decks, Bar/Game Rm, Deep Water Cove

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, foosball
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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, foosball
Located minutes from Downtown Buford, this charming lakefront property is the perfect getaway for large families and group gatherings. Spend your days lounging on the 2-story private party dock, swimming, or exploring the cove in one of the complimentary kayaks available to our renters. With a fully equipped kitchen and open living room with Smart TV and wood burning fireplace, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront Retreat, Private Dock, Kayak, 3 Decks, Bar/Game Rm, Deep Water Cove

This charming lakefront property is the perfect getaway for large families, multi-family gatherings, and group gatherings.

LOCATION:
Located minutes from Downtown Buford, Lake Lanier Islands, Margaritaville, the Mall of GA, as well as many restaurants, bars, and grocery stores. Local activities include boating, fishing, golfing, horseback riding, zip-lines, waterpark, state parks, wineries, and so much more. We are approximately 1.5 hours from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, depending on traffic.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Spend your days lounging on the 2-story private party dock, swimming, boating, fishing, or exploring the cove in one of the complimentary kayaks available to our renters. 90 steps from the dock at a 35% incline.
• Bring your own boat at our covered slip or launch at the ramp conveniently located at the end of the cove or rent from one of several nearby marinas
• Fully equipped kitchen w/ all appliances, pots, pans, glassware, plates, utensils, 2 coffee makers and Keurig, 4 slice toaster, electric griddle & generous supply of spices/seasonings, kitchen island/extra seating for 5
• Dining room directly off the kitchen with large table that seats 10+ and door opening to deck with views of the lake
• Open living room with Smart TV, wood burning fireplace, comfortable seating for 8+, and two French doors opening to deck with views of the lake, gas grill, gas firepit, dining table and plenty of seating
• Main level TV/game room with Smart TV, PS3 game console, board games, futon, foldout loveseat
• Large master bedroom w/ woodburning fireplace, Smart TV, and private balcony w/ views of the lake
• 4 additional spacious bedrooms with sleeping accommodations for 9 (2 on main level, 3 on upper level)
• BRAND NEW 2022! Beautifully finished lower-level FULL BAR including a beverage fridge, industrial sized ice maker, sink, shuffleboard, (2) Smart TVs, spectacular wine cellar, and panoramic folding doors leading to spacious lower-level deck
• Large lower-level deck has tons of seating including a 10-person picnic table and several lounge chairs
• Additional lower-level living area w/ foosball table, Smart TV, and comfortable seating
• Full laundry room located on lower-level w/ washer & dryer, iron & board, and extra full-sized refrigerator
• Multiple gathering areas inside and outside where your group can all be together or separate for different activities
• All linens are provided, including towels.
• Circular Driveway with parking for up to 6 vehicles
• Fast Internet with booster to allow for Wi-Fi at the dock

Note: there are 90 steps to the lake, with incline of 25-30 degrees.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
Main Level:
• Bedroom #1 – King bed; Smart TV; shared bath
• Bedroom #2 – 2 Queen bed; attached bath
• Game Room – Futon; Foldout Loveseat; Smart TV; Play Station 3
Upper Level:
• Bedroom #3 – Queen; Private Deck; Fireplace; Smart TV; upper shared bath
• Bedroom #4 – Queen; Smart TV; upper shared bath
• Bedroom #5 – (1) single, (1) queen; upper shared bath
Lower Level:
• Lower Level Living & Bar Area – (2) Couches; (3) Smart TV; lower ½ bath


CONFIRMATION OF DATES:
Please note that we sometimes receive multiple inquiries for the same dates and reservations are ONLY confirmed once payment has been made. Unfortunately, we cannot hold dates.

Keywords: Lake Lanier, Lake, Family, Family Retreat, Retreat, Family Reunion, Reunion, Lakeside, Lakeview, Lakefront, deep water, dock, boat dock, rental, lake rental, Lake Lanier rental, five bedroom, 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, kayaking, waterskiing, paddle boarding, tubing, fishing,

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed only outside of the home

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: High chair and pack-n-play available

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed only outside of the home

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cozy Lakefront at the South End 2 coves from Lake Lanier Island

About the neighborhood

Map
Buford, GA

What's nearby

  • Buford Dam Park - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 17 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Sunset Cove Beach - 17 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Mall of Georgia - 18 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 29 min drive
  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tchin Tchin Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonia's Mexican Store, Buford - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Twisted Oar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Landshark Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Cove Beach Cafe & Club - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Retreat, Private Dock, Kayak, 3 Decks, Bar/Game Rm, Deep Water Cove pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Retreat, Private Dock, Kayak, 3 Decks, Bar/Game Rm, Deep Water Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Retreat, Private Dock, Kayak, 3 Decks, Bar/Game Rm, Deep Water Cove?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Retreat, Private Dock, Kayak, 3 Decks, Bar/Game Rm, Deep Water Cove located?

This family-friendly Buford vacation home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Lanier, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Georgia Sewing & Quilting and Buford Dam Park. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Big Creek Greenway are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Lakefront Retreat, Private Dock, Kayak, 3 Decks, Bar/Game Rm, Deep Water Cove Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

Great House and Host!

We really enjoyed our stay! The house was great, and was able to accommodate our family and friends of all ages. Host was excellent at communicating!There are quite a few stairs to get down to the dock, so just something to keep in mind should stairs be an issue. Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

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

Fun Family Trip

We were thrilled with the property. It was beautiful and spacious for my husband and me, our two sons and their partners and our grandbaby. What a treat to spend time on the lake, play games, rent a boat and share my birthday together.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

Beautiful Lake

Kids loved it. Unfortunately walk down to lake too steep and long for senior citizens!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

The Lakehouse

We absolutely enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer but of course back to work we go. Thank you for everything and we will be returning if available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Wonderful and Flawless

This property is flawless and has much more for its guests than could be listed in the description. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zack G.

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

Excellent Property and Host

Great place to stay on Lake Lanier. Location was awesome and the house is perfect for a large group. We had four couples with children ranging from 8mo-4yrs and the house was perfect. The outside spaces and bar area are incredible and the dock was a ton of fun! On top of that, Deb was super great to communicate with and was very helpful in arranging things prior to the stay with the kiddos and recommending places to visit around the lake. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S., Magnolia, Texas

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

Great House/Views/Lake and Overall Experience

The house was clean and well laid out, with a great bar, multiple decks and plenty of wildlife to watch. The boat dock has fantastic views, the water was very clear and deep, which makes for great fishing and swimming. If you have a question, Debbie is quick to respond to meet your needs. It was everything we had hoped for!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

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

Amazing location and amenities on the lake!

Fantastic layout for a house on the lake. The bar was amazing, kegorator worked well and that space really made it a lot of fun. The dock was awesome, deep water with great swimming and space for our boat and jet skis! Only thing to be aware of... the walk from the dock to the house isnt super easy. Its safe, well lit and stairs are well made... just a lot of them; however for elderly folks that couldnt make it we simply picked them up at the boat ramp down the street. Honeslty. The house was perfect and the owner responded immediatly with answers to our questions and help when we needed it! We will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Beautiful lake house with the best host

Our group of 9 adults had an outstanding time at this beautiful, spacious home!! Our host(ess) Deb was the best with her quickly responses, courteousness and overall enjoying hospitality! We would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aundrea T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful home! This gorgeous property had everything we needed. Our group ranged from 4 years old to 80 years old.ans we all had a great time and were all comfortable. The location is fantastic and the memories are abundant. Many thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most amazing vacation we have taken. It was one for the books for sure! There were 7 adults 1 child and 1 infant. They had everything we needed! High chairs, booster seats, pack n play! They also had a ton of toys to play with while on the lake! Kayaks, floats, life jackets, Lilly pads! The stay was extremely comfortable, clean and the hosts were absolutely amazing! This is going to be a yearly vacation that’s for sure! The hosts were extremely responsive, and answered all concerns in a timely manner. This had to be one of the best VRBO experiences I’ve had!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Great family lake house vacation!

We can’t say enough about this property and the amazing memories we made with our family! We spent endless hours on the lake and finished our days around the huge dinner table recapping all the fun tubing stories from the day! The house was very clean and well stocked with essentials! The trek up from the lake will give you a good workout for sure but totally doable! We would definitely stay here again! Thank you for helping us make the most amazing memories with our kids!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Great Family Spring Break

This was an amazing lake house! We booked it for 7 days bringing with us our kids,grandkids and other family members! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there! We enjoyed the downstairs bar area,fire pit and the spacious decks! We brought our boat and the dock area was great, it was a beautiful lake! It was an incredibly clean house which is so very important to me!! We all loved it and would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

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

Lake house

The house was great, we were very comfortable. There was plenty of room for the six of us. It was fun, relaxing and had what we needed, we didn't need to go anywhere else. We loved the kayaks, fuse ball, entertainment space and proximity to the lake. We'll be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe o.

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

Great Lake Lanier Getaway

Great family getaway! Superb property management communication; great space for fellowship and relaxation. Thoughtful inclusion of lake and house items for fun times, memory makers. Bring your own boat!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

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

Our review.

The house was great and very comfortable. The property manager answered questions promptly. The only issue was the knives didn't cut very well and could be replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert L.

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

Lakehouse getaway

Good lake rental property. Hike down to the lake is a good little elevated walk workout when coming back up to the house! Owner easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

george W.

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

Excellent, Roomy, Fully Renovated, Fully Equipped

Ultra clean (didn't even challenge my allergies!), spacious interior, great location for us, fully updated with very nice appliances, greatly appreciated the under-counter ice maker, 3 levels to spread out, loved the 2 story dock with 2 boat slips and 2 floating jet ski docks, same-cove boat ramp is very convenient, generous parking. Deb was immediately responsive and helpful. The home has everything we needed and more! Most likely will use again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Family fun!!

Just completed our family vacation and we must say that the property does not disappoint. Very well maintained older house with several rooms updated to current standards. Plenty of space to accommodate a large party. The new addition screened back porch is the star of the property. We spent a lot of time in it after spending a day of fun and sun down on the dock. Kids loved the kayaks and floating pads. If i was to give a negative, it would be the 70 stairs down to the water. Grandma made the trip once but it was a good workout for the rest of us. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a lake get-away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Perfect hideaway

Thoroughly enjoyed the perfect hideaway with my family. From 16 months to 90 years old, the property was convenient for all guests regardless of age.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

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

Family Vacation

We had such a fantastic week at this house! Everything we could have needed and more. Location was great. The deep water cove was perfect. We floated everyday, all day. Thank you for such a wonderful family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sue K.

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

We love Lake Lanier

7th time visiting the lake - have had several dif houses to stay in.. loved location and the close access to the boat ramp since we bring our boat. Circular driveway accommodated our 4 vehicles. Neighborhood equally nice and very walkable! The house is dated - could use update on bedding. Kitchen was ok - big sink but no garb. disp and wasn't installed well so didn't drain as well. Side by side fridge was a bit crowded but lower fridge helped. Lots of spices but had to buy garbage bags, paper towels, salt & pepper, pens, and plastic containers - also bought a few small bowls and left there since there were only 2. Large kitchen table was nice for our family of 7 adults and 3 kids and high chair was helpful. MANY smart tvs everywhere but confusing on all the remotes and which ones went where - need to be labeled and also some batteries dead so had to buy new ones - should have extra available. Upstairs are 2 small bedrooms and one master(?) but only 1 small bathroom with one sink. We missed not having a master bath.. Stairwell is tricky and had to use wall switch to light the way! Nice additions- Ice maker at bar, packnplay, screened in porch, lily pad, Extra baby toys & games, quick response from owner - IMPROVEMENTS - doors to decks (very difficult to open), Over 100 steep steps from dock to inside house and landscape really needs work, really don't have view of lake, could use keurig coffee maker instead of 2 of same kind, smoke smell indoor FP. Still enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

LARRY R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Maintenance/housekeeping/comfort issues

We rented this property primarily for the location. The property itself was a below average experience. AC was not working properly. Technician showed up during our stay and slightly improved the airflow and stated the house is not properly ducted. Refrigerator leaked during our entire stay. Dishwasher improperly secured and unlevel. Basement bathroom in disrepair. Soap either diluted or empty. Lawn had not been maintained for weeks. Adjacent properties were mowed and trimmed. Outdoor furniture in poor condition or missing. Safety issues- Boat dock conducting electrical current into the water! Sectional sofa would not stay connected. Continual smell of smoke from fireplace. Stair nightlight/safety light missing on an unusual set of stairs. Large dead pine limb suspended over stairs leading to lake. Housekeeping - Mold in two showers. Dirty baseboards throughout. Excessive dust under beds Stains on comforter and blanket.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Wonderful Vacation spot!

We had a fantastic time at this beautiful home on the lake! Perfect home, perfect spot! Owner was great, very responsive. We will be going back, hopefully soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Great family summer vacation on the lake

This house was perfect for a larger family gathering. With several rooms and areas for people to hang out and a perfect eating area for the whole group. We had 10 family members (4 kids and 6 adults) stay for a week. The host even helped us find a boat rental place so we had a pontoon boat that we were able to keep at the dock. Fishing and swimming off of the dock, dinner as a family, boating and tubing around the lake, close places to hike and play golf, all made for an unforgettable vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023