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Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier

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Exterior
Exterior
Pool
Great hall
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
10 bedrooms9+ bathroomsSleeps 301672.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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Gainesville, GA
  • Lake Lanier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Blue Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed

Brown Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bunk Bedroom 8

4 Single Bunk Beds

Gold Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Green Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Grey Bedroom 6

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Harlequin Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Red Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Swan Bedroom 10

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

9 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Brown Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bunk Bathroom 8

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Gold Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Green Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Grey Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Lower Level Black Bathroom

Toilet

Lower Level Yoga Room Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Hallway Bathroom

Toilet

Main Floor Laundry Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Red Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Swan Bathroom 10

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier

7-day minimum stay.

In an expansive but private cove overlooking a scenic view of tranquil blue waters of Lake Lanier, there is a luxurious sanctuary where time stands still.
Gated masterpiece ten-bedroom estate instilled with Old World charm is the epitome of elegance and comfort. Extensive grounds are yours to explore, numerous picturesque sceneries such as a fire pit area, and scenic terrace, swimming pool and heated spa.

Entering the custom-made castle doors at the main level, you will find the two-story impressive foyer framed by a curved staircase. An arched entrance will lead you into the two-story grand room crowned by a stone fireplace and floor to ceiling windows overlooking an open terrace with breathtaking views of the lake.

In a fully equipped Tuscan-style gourmet kitchen you will find a build-in authentic italian pizza oven, professional-size griddle, and built-in warming trays. Your guests can enjoy picturesque views from a spacious breakfast area or sit down in a more formal dining room at the 12 foot dining table. You can nestle in for a quiet conversation, a good book or a game of chess by a fireplace in the paneled, English-style library or the cozy rustic log-framed family room.

The master suite on the main level provides a private and spacious space with two sitting areas equipped with a wet bar, his and hers separate closets, a massive master bathroom with jacuzzi bath built into a travertine pedestal.

A curved set of stairs will lead you to the west wing of the upper level that hosts a cozy study and five unique luxuriously set private bedrooms, each equipped with its own separate full bath. In the east wing of the house, there is a large game room and an adjacent nautical style private bedroom suite with a separate kitchen, a private bedroom with a queen-size bed and a full bath, as well as another separate room equipped with 4 bunk beds.

The terrace level is an elegant spacious area with exquisitely crafted bar with antique mirrors, a paneled billiard room, poker table, Parisian style salon, and a movie theater that fits perfectly for hosting lavish social gatherings. Through two sets of French doors, the indoor space blends beautifully with the lower terrace area overlooking the lake. A private hallway will lead you to another beautifully appointed bedroom with full bathroom privately tucked away.

With accommodations and amenities that will comfortably meet the needs of up to 30 in-house guests, it can serve as a perfect option for large family gatherings and corporate retreats that will turn into the memories of a lifetime.

the Master Bedroom on the main level, 8 bedroom on the upper level, 1 bedroom on the lower level (designed for elderly). no elevator. however, there is an easy slope to the lower level from the back of the house.

Property manager

Victor

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
early check-in is $50 per hour (confirm availability).

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, this holiday home is on a lake. The Cumming Playhouse and Smithgall Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Countryland Golf Club and Hampton Golf Village. Travelling with kids? Make time for Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, or head to an event or a match at Road Atlanta. With jet skiing, water tubing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gainesville, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mall of Georgia - 44 min drive - 54.1 km
  • Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course - 48 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 51 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Sunset Cove Beach - 51 min drive - 50.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 24 min drive
  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Tales Lakeside Grille - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pete's Lakeside Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beer Me - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier located?

This family-friendly Gainesville holiday home is located on a lake, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Lanier, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Oaks Miniature Golf and Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park. Sawnee Mountain Preserve and Countryland Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 80 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Family vacation

Very large house for a big family. Pool was great. Spa was great. Large kitchen and large pizza oven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kay T.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful week at this amazing property, but we did have some issues with the cleanliness of the property.The VRBO listing also lists the lower level bedroom as suitable for the elderly, but this home is definitely not appropriate for anyone with mobility issues. The sloping path to the lower level is stepping stones leading to a grass path, so would be difficult for anyone with mobility issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice house but not very clean. we checked in at 6:30 pm Master bed wasn’t made and there wasn’t in linen to be found and the room wasn’t clean. It’s a very big house but needs a thorough cleaning
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

torkel k.

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

Fantastic place to relax, hang, play, talk, enjoy

we stayed 25 days and we have nothing to complain about. its a perfect spot for anybody.
Stayed 25 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

natalie c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Let me start off by saying we loved the place. There were 33 of us and it was very accommodating. We had everything we needed.The place is very close to Walmart, Publix, Sam’s, and Costco. Just a few notes…the property needs to be kept up. There are lots of dead landscaping around the pool, the deck around the pool is flagstone and it is in need of a good pressure washing. The house itself just needs to be cleaned and the carpeting throughout needs a steam clean. The floors and carpets were filthy. Some things I would suggest while staying there is bring more washcloths…we ran out but we had 33 people. We did use the laundry daily. I give the place 4 stars because we absolutely fell in love with it. Just needs a thorough cleaning and some fresh landscaping added. We will come back if we come to this area. The view is incredible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Another great stay!

This property is amazing and the views are incredible! the house is perfect for large groups/families.This is the second time we have stayed there and would look to stay there a third time if we come back to GA to play our spring break tennis matches.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy S.

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

N

20 of us-ages 96 to 9 stayed here in July. All in all, it worked. The property manager was nice. The home is large. The kitchen is stocked. But there are many reasons why we wouldn’t stay again.-The house is beautiful but dated. Wallpaper pealing, carpets stained, cobwebs everywhere. The furniture is old, stained, and sagging. -landscaping by the pool was dead. Eyesore. The hot tub was supposed to spill over into what we think is supposed to be a cute water feature, instead we named it the swamp bc you couldn’t see past the top layer of muck. -there’s no shade near the pool. No trees, no umbrellas, nothing. We went and bought some umbrellas to sit under. Of the four lounge chairs, two were broken. -the hot tub didn’t work. The remote would say that it will turn on after a delay. The delay must be six days bc the day before we left we noticed it was on.-The upstairs patio railing is extremely loose and scary. We made the kids stay off of that balcony.-There are not enough towels for 30 people. There were barely enough for 20 of us to shower with. There are no bath mats or rugs either. There were definitely none to use for the pool. -the last day we were there, the water was turned off. By the time it was turned back on, half of us had to leave for the airport and were unable to shower, brush teeth,etc. The house needs a good cleaning and some maintenance. We really wouldn’t recommend this house until that occurs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina K.

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

Great place to stay!

Great property. Hoat was quick to reply to any questions and our stay was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor S.

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

Amazing experience

We came across this gem while looking for a place to host a family reunion. This house is one of a kind with so much space both inside and outside and amazing views of the lake. This upscale house makes you feel like you are on retreat in Tuscany or South of France. We had a fantastic time. Thank you Victor for accommodating our needs. We are looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

tim d.

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

Mansion!

The house is huge and fun. 3 game rooms. Great space for 20 people to gather and relax. We did see a few Palmetto bugs during our stay. We would do it again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard S.

Liked: Check-in, location

Family annual gathering

We love the property and location. We enjoyed interacting with the host. Our only frustrations were related to the cleanliness of the kitchen and appliances. The outdoor furniture was also in need of updating or repairs. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and look forward to visiting again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Amazing views!

Took a group of high-schoolers and adults. Great stay! Great area. Loved pool and hot tub! Lots to do without having to leave! Spacious and well supplied!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

A great stay

Amazing house. A bit dilapidated but nothing to make us not want to rebook for next year. Had some group members complain about the worn out mattresses when we arrived, I told Victor and he showed up the same day and with 2 new mattresses. That is great service! Pool is fantastic but the surface can rough up your feet, highly recommend water shoes. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea V.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Room for all

This house is amazing. It is huge and has so many great places to gather. The large kitchen with pizza oven was perfect for feeding a crowd. I will say, the house does need some updates but you can not beat the view!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Beautiful Home in a beautiful setting

The home is amazing and it was such a great place to bring a large group. As other reviews have said, it could use some updates, but we thoroughly enjoyed the place and will comeback next year! The property is not in Buford and it was listed as such. It is in Gainesville on the backside of the lake. Hopefully VRBO corrects this. The owner was great to work with.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

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

3rd time here!

This made my third return to this property…. It’s an amazing house with lots of space. We always have such a great time when we are there. Never a need or a want to leave. Victor is great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

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

Amazing

Stayed here with 28 of my dearest friends. The property was amazing! Sometimes felt like I had the house to myself! Victor was great to communicate with and respond quickly! We will come back! Maybe next time we might let our husbands come with 🤣😉
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roger D., Roswell Georgia

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

Annual Family Get Togather - 15 members

We loved the property - only one hour from our home. Easy access to all family members. Magnificanat facility. Lots to do on site - we did not leave the site. We hiked, played all the games available at the facility and even laid out a pickleball court on the drive way. We did all our meals there - used the pizza oven, green egg and the large stove grill. Two members of the family are great cooks - they enjoyed using the facility.. It did take us one day to get the thermostas adjusted properly (there were so many) Our trip was in January, - a summer trip would have allowed us to use the pool and spa.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Thelma L., Ebensburg

Liked: Check-in, location

Large home

It was very roomy. Many broken parts and outdated decor. Two tv's working with apple for the whole house. Pool was great as well as location. Not spotless. Toilets clogged easily. Many ants by the pool. Landscaping was not optimal. Loved the pizza oven. Ice makers didn't work anywhere but the laundry and it was small for a place that could sleep 30. Sleeping that many required sofa beds. Absolutely great entertainment....chess, roulette, poker and pool table, badmitten, volleyball, theater room, dance room, some pool toys, hot tub.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Perfect golf trip

This is the second time we have stayed here for or golf trip to tpc sugarloaf. While it’s about 45 min from the course my members found the place amazing. It accommodated. 16 of us with no problems. The members loved the place and everyone plans to come back again in the spring We used the outside facilities and the kitchen was perfect. I find victor a pleasure to work with. With any review everything can’t be perfect. But the only criticism I could find is that I would like the glasses in the kitchen replaced they are getting worn out. But then again that seems to be a trivial complaint Thank you victor for all your help
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pat and Tom E.

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

Family vacation

What a perfect place to gather our family and celebrate a chance to be together. With ages 1 to 85, our 22 member family enjoyed all the wonderful space and comfort of this expansive home! Places for work meeting when needed and lots of tables for puzzles and games. Great gathering places everywhere and rooms for movies, basketball, ping pong, etc - no end to the activities availability. Bedrooms and bath choices to accommodate everyone in comfort. Lots of cooking with an amazing pizza oven and large griddle plus the “normal” kitchen. A pantry filled with many sizes of cooking equipment and various electric appliances. Oodles of dishes and silver. Perfect for a large group. Of course, the pool was busy every day and the hot tub a nightly past time. Lots of visiting on porches and the beautiful views of Lake Lanier - a few days with a boat rental and fishing added to all the fun. All in all - a perfect place. Thanks to Victor for his timely attention. Thanks for a great week!! Tom and Pat
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Theresa L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

It was a bad experience; I would NOT recommend this place to anyone!

We had multiple problems. Water was turned off on the first and sixth day we were there in the middle of the night or early morning. There was no working microwave in the main kitchen until the fifth day. The stove on the third floor had spider webs and spiders. The hot tub stopped working and the repair man was unable to fix it. There was poison oak growing from the planter bed into the shallow end of the pool where our children would swim; thankfully that got addressed. The air conditioning on the third floor (where the majority of the bedrooms are) was not operational. A repairman came and the problem got resolved in the middle of the night. Overall I feel I should be compensated with a refund!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

6/10 Okay

Shari H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Awesome house but need major TLC!

The house is huge & accommodates many people with lots to do but it needs major updating & a better cleaning service. We had to run straight out for cleaning supplies to clean mold off toilet seats & get Drano for many sinks that wouldn’t drain. The pool table had sticks with no tips so my husband fixed those. We never got the fireplaces working & it took quite the effort to get the hot tub running. They need new couches all through the house. They should be embarrassed by the wear & tear of them!!! The kitchen is large & great for space but was a challenge to cook thanksgiving dinner in. They need new appliances badly. Bring extra bath towels & paper products if you choose to rent here. Also.. it’s lake view but not lake access. We didn’t realize that. Great view though! So overall we just felt like for the money we spent to rent this house it should have been updated & felt nicer. The kids all felt like we were in a run down castle. It was kinda sad really! But our family time was still great and we will rent another big house again.. just not this one.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mark L.

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

Good venue for big family gathering

Our family of about 30 enjoyed a week here at the end of December. The house is so big, it is almost disorienting at first! Our people loved the large bedrooms with baths; the play spaces inside and out; the short walk to Bethel Park with 3 great foot trails and boat ramp and beach access; the commercial quality kitchen with a griddle big enough for 15 pancakes at a time and real commercial pizza oven. And the spaces you could go for a bit of quiet. The owner met me at the check in, which I really appreciate. And he responded quickly when the Jacuzzi was not working on day one, getting a repair person out same day which is great. But overall communications with owner were sparse and not very responsive in the 10 or so months between contract and our stay. He only communicates through the vrbo app. So, he responded when I really needed him to. Several mattresses (7 of 10) need replacement, some very badly. If you have a group with sensitive backs, this is deal breaker. As others have noted, there are some mice in the pantry (so put food in tubs). I wish we could have gotten the fireplace in the library working. It was ideal fireplace weather, and that is a beautiful retreat. Also, we had one game table that was already broken collapse while there. We took pictures and notified him and the owner was good about not having issues with it. Thanks for an excellent stay with great memories!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathy R.

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

Amazing house but not clean

We loved the house, and there was plenty of room for our family of 16 to spread out. We especially enjoyed the large griddle, pizza oven and built-in fryer. The house is dated, but that was not an issue with us. It is in need of some maintenance to repair or replace various items - also not a deal breaker. We will not be renting this house again because of the lack of cleanliness, and it's a shame because it's an amazing property! The kitchen needs a very thorough deep cleaning. We do a lot of cooking together on vacation, and the cabinets and drawers had dirt, food crumbs and stains in them. Some of the plastic spatulas had signs of rats/mice having chewed them. There were also roach droppings, and we killed some live roaches. The griddle hood and lights, even after we wiped them, still oozed and dripped grease. The vents on each side of the fryer had what looked to be years of old food particles in them. We had to clean some things to be comfortable using them, and not because of Covid-19, just because it was extremely dirty. It wasn't dirty from the renters before us, it was grime from months of improper (or zero) cleaning. It should never be that people can't sleep in the beds because the linens were not clean!  The floors were dirty enough to make your feet black. Some of the bathrooms still had hair in them and grime in the corners. The pool was one of the main reasons we rented this house, and it was unusable for almost the first 48 hours because it was dirty. The pH was nonexistent, and the water was very cloudy. The chlorine was super high at 40.0. The owner, Victor, came out very promptly two days in a row to check on the pool situation and talk to the pool company and us. He was very responsive, spent hours working on the situation, was very pleasant to deal with and apologetic. That doesn't change the fact though, that we paid a lot of money for a house that would have been AMAZING had it and the pool been clean! The VRBO listing says it is in Buford, Ga. It's actually in Gainseville, Ga. Also, it says "lakefront/waterfront", but it isn't. There is a great view, but the property doesn't extend to the lake.   Overall, we enjoyed our time, but it was overshadowed by the unsanitary conditions. We will not rent here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

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