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Lakefront Lodge with Dock - 7 Private Sleeping Areas and Huge Treehouse Deck

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 15650.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Gainesville, GA
  • Place, Lake Lanier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 8

1 Single Bed

Living Room 11

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Lakefront Lodge with Dock - 7 Private Sleeping Areas and Huge Treehouse Deck

"Sweet Tea on the Dock" offers the ultimate getaway. Our 7,000 sf luxury lakefront home offers 6 private sleeping rooms with king/queen beds and multiple indoor and outdoor living areas to comfortably fit your entire group! It sits on 2 acres of beautiful landscaping and gives complete privacy while offering access to everything you need.Spend your days on the expansive deck or dock, swimming or boating, fishing, kayaking, and creating lifelong memories together. Kayaks, paddle board and more included for free. Located just minutes away from great restaurants, shopping, hiking and more, Sweet Tea has it all!

The minimum night requirement ranges from two nights to five nights, depending on the season, and our seasonal pricing varies. Our minimum booking age is 30. When making a booking request or inquiring, please include the following information:

• Your age, and the general age ranges of adults & children in your group.

• The maximum number of adults and kids that you will have (even if you don't yet have final numbers).

• Please note that day guests are not allowed at the house.

• A little bit about the purpose of your visit to GA. What brings you out, what are some of the activities planned?

HOUSE DETAILS:

• Well equipped for groups of adults and children.

• 5.5 total bathrooms.

• 7,000 sf

• Huge dual-level dock with free Kayaks, paddle board, and more.

• Massive deck with covered area. It feels like being in a huge treehouse!

• Multiple inside gathering areas where your group can all be together or separate for different activities.

• Beautiful landscaped yard with many imported plantings.

• Downstairs activity area for foosball, ping pong, pool table, games, TV, and comfortable seating.

• Spacious covered exterior areas with plenty of seating.

• TVs in all living areas.

This home is located north of Atlanta on the north side of Lake Lanier in Gainesville with direct access to the lake.

LOCATION:

• This house was chosen for its location to everything!

• We are minutes away from lakeside parks, hiking, shopping, restaurants and more.

• We are approx. 30 minutes to Lake Lanier Islands Resort and Margaritaville waterpark.

• We are 30 minutes to the N. Georgia Mountains.

• We are 1.5 hours from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (normal traffic times).

This home is ideal for families, multi-family gatherings, corporate retreats and group gatherings. If you are looking for an incredible Georgia lodging experience, you’ve just found it. Come be our guest!

House parties and having day guests are strictly prohibited, and are grounds for immediate eviction and additional fees. Day guests are any guests beyond those paying to spend the night.

Smoking outside only and absolutely no pets.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children allowed
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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
No day guests are permitted.
No parties are allowed.
Parking for 5 cars

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property # 1986684vb

About the area

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids and Regal Hollywood - Gainesville are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville and Frances Meadows Aquatic Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Oaks Miniature Golf and Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Gainesville, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Road Atlanta - 25 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Mall of Georgia - 28 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 34 min drive - 47.8 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Longstreet Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Lodge with Dock - 7 Private Sleeping Areas and Huge Treehouse Deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Lodge with Dock - 7 Private Sleeping Areas and Huge Treehouse Deck?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Lodge with Dock - 7 Private Sleeping Areas and Huge Treehouse Deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Lodge with Dock - 7 Private Sleeping Areas and Huge Treehouse Deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Lodge with Dock - 7 Private Sleeping Areas and Huge Treehouse Deck located?

This family-friendly Gainesville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Lanier and Chattahoochee River. Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our Thanksgiving at Sweet Tea on the Lake. The game room was a hit for all of us. It was a pretty cold weekend, so we didn't get to enjoy the lake toys. Overall, it was a great place to relax and spend quality family time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really nice family reunion to celebrate my father’s 90th birthday. There was plenty of space for everyone to enjoy their favorite activities. We’re all sort of “sit, visit, eat and repeat” types so there was plenty of that while we watched a white squirrel from the deck! There were 4 scientists in our group so the surrounding nature was a big hit. Nice memories were made!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

T B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is roomy and comfortable, plenty of room for the 11 people in our group and is close to downtown Gainesville and the botanical gardens. We had a great time staying here and highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is extremely spacious. All bedroom are spaced for privacy but the home also had multiple areas for our group to gather. We stayed here with family for my son's wedding in Dahlonega, GA. The venue was a quick 25 minute ride away. The home is on the lake but literally 3 miles from all the food, shopping, grocery stores and hair and nail places. Our expectations were beyond exceeded.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent size and very accommodating for our family. Will definitely consider for next year
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly like we expected & very comfortable for all of us( 9 adults & 4 kids)I especially like the downstairs extra full kitchen in case you wanted to keep drinks or snack food closer to your bedrooms down there. My favorite porch was the upstairs outside porch with the ceiling fans & TV & small fire pit!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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

Enjoyed stay

Relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan C.

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

Nice place

Clean comfortable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Tea on the Dock was amazing. My family loved floating/swimming off the dock, watching the deer, the game room, all the porches, and the house is beautiful and comfortable. My family had a fantastic time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe S.

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

Lovely Lake house

This house was wonderful, plenty of space for everyone and everyone had a good time at the lake. Our hosts were helpful and accommodating. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

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

Great for family gatherings

This house was perfect for a large family gathering. Plenty of space and plenty of bedrooms/bathrooms. We enjoyed the lake amenities. It could use a good deep cleaning, but couldn’t everyone’s home, Ha! There are many things to do nearby as well. I would definitely recommend this place if you have a large family with members of various ages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry G.

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

Valentines Day Couples Retreat

Beautifully spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

courtney h.

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

Weekend Retreat

The house is everything you see in the pictures! It is spacious to host a large group, and everyone be comfortable! The house was so clean, and had the refreshing smell of clean when you arrive. The location and scenery is beautiful. It’s our favorite place to stay when we travel to Gainesville!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rares R.

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

Beautiful place and great location! We enjoyed this place .

Love the place ! We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Always our Favorite Place for a Work Retreat

This is our third year using "Sweet Tea on the Dock" for our work retreat. This house is perfect for what we need, it's perfectly located, and it accommodates a large group very well. We love it so much we keep coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

60th birthday celebration

Great location; clean and spacious! Plenty of room for our family/friends! Property manager was quick to respond to any questions that we had! It was a great time celebrating my husband’s 60th birthday! It’s a fantastic property with lots to do! Would definitely recommend and would love to stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

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

Always an amazing stay!

This is the 4th year we have rented this home for a 10-person friends weekend. Every year, we have been delighted with our accommodations, cleanliness of the home, proximity to stores and Atlanta, and the overall retreat feel of the house and surroundings. This was another 10/10 year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

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

Amazing

This property was perfect for our Friendsmas! It was big, beautiful and had a lot of great amenities. The hosts were very responsive. Definitely booking again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Guys Trip

Took a trip with a group of guys and this was was a great place to stay! The location was perfect. We loved the dock and the kayaks! Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Wonderful for group retreat/ stay.

The property is a wonderful layout and perfect for building memories with great friends or family. The hosts were so accessible and helpful. We have rented many many homes from retreats but this one is a keeper. The amenities and the location too were such that we wished we could stay longer. Thank you again for such a great spot to host magic memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

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

Excellent Place

Had a great time with family! Clean, great communication, accommodating lake house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lanie B.

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

Short But Sweet

This place is absolutely gorgeous. We (10 plus 3 kids) were here for a wedding. Beautiful btw.. Spacious accommodations made our stay so pleasant.Clean and comfy !!! Thank you Sweet Tea. We didn't get to enjoy the outside things this time. Will have to make a return trip if possible...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Family Memories

Amazing house for large get together. Inside & outside had plenty of space. Beautiful view. Rooms look like pictures. Close to great day trips. Would highly recommend ❣️
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Wonderful Executive Retreat

2nd time booking! This spacious home sheltered us during a very cold strategic planning retreat. The layout of the home ensured our comfort and satisfaction throughout our stay. The well-appointed rooms provided space for corporate planning as well as private rooms to relax after a day of productive discussions. We also enjoyed playing pool and ping-pong. This home left a lasting impression on our leadership team.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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