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. If you are planning to use the kegerator you MUST note that upon booking.
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,
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
There is a $150 fee for each pet, include booking
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed only outside of the home
If guest is intending to use the kegerator they must request upon booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock
About the area
Buford
Located in Buford, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course and Bear's Best are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Margaritaville at Lanier Islands and Buford Fine Arts Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Georgia Sewing & Quilting and Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 18 min drive - 14.3 km
Mall of Georgia - 21 min drive - 22.3 km
Perimeter Mall - 49 min drive - 71.1 km
Stone Mountain Park - 57 min drive - 78.0 km
Getting around
Gainesville Station - 29 min drive
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Rico's World Kitchen - 8 min drive
Tchin Tchin Coffee - 8 min drive
Sonia's Mexican Store, Buford - 8 min drive
Off The Rails Mexican Cantina - 8 min drive
37 Main - 8 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 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Retreat, Private Dock, Kayak, 3 Decks, Bar/Game Rm, Deep Water Cove?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Retreat, Private Dock, Kayak, 3 Decks, Bar/Game Rm, Deep Water Cove on 3 Aug 2026 start from AU$746, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Lakefront Retreat, Private Dock, Kayak, 3 Decks, Bar/Game Rm, Deep Water Cove?
On-site parking is available at the property.
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?
Checkout 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 holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Lanier, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Buford Fine Arts Center and Georgia Sewing & Quilting. Buford Dam Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Location was perfect! Plenty of space for 10 of us, great dining room table for meals and games. Easy check-in, owner was very responsive to questions. Great food recommendations, too!
Prefectly peaceful retreat on Lake Lanier for a large family. Beautiful views from every room. It's clean. Beautifully furnished & decorated. Ten TV's (the grandkids were so impressed w that). We Loved cooking & cleaning in the fully stocked, large kitchen/living room. Huge table to spend hours with the family, eating, playing games and just hanging out. Comfortable beds & bedding. And then there's the lower level with the fun playroom/bar for Everyone. The big grandkids really enjoyed that space! There's a huge floating dock about 94 steps to the water with a couple kayaks we were allowed to use, altho we didn't. Communication with Deb was seamless. She was very generous and welcoming. This home was a blessing for our family.We're Very grateful and we hope to return.
Lani L.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kim r.
21 Sept 2025
Loved this home! Spacious and convenient. Would recommend to anyone
House was very clean and everything was incredible. The host was very informative and helped make for a smooth stay. Would definitely recommend to any large or smaller groups!
This home was the perfect place to spend our Christmas holiday! The number of rooms and bathrooms more than accommodated 8 adults. There are multiple decks as well as a two story dock where we could enjoy beautiful views of the lake. The large kitchen was well stocked and the layout was great for multiple chefs. We loved the huge dining table which had more than enough seating for meals and games. One of the highlights was the full bar which opened to a screen porch. Overall, this is a great home with wonderful common areas but many places to escape for some alone time. The owner was super responsive and a pleasure to work with!
Very quiet, private spot on a beautiful39k acre lake. Dock and kayaks were great spots. Spent much more time enjoying the water than we would have at the beach. Comfortable, giant kitchen and dining area perfect for our group. Wet bar restaurant caliber. Rented boats and jet skis, fished. Plenty of chairs inside and out.
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!
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!
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
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!
Jessica B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2025
Thank you so very much, Jessica! I would gladly host your family anytime!
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!
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!
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!
joe o.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2024
Thank you, I really appreciate your comments. Have a wonderful year ahead!
This property was wonderful!! It worked well for our large family, including kids. The location was perfect and we especially loved the dock and the cove. We look forward to returning! Thank you!
Megan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2022
Thanks so much. I appreciate your comments and would love to welcome you back!
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.
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.
Mary J.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2023
Thank you so much. I’m very happy you enjoyed your time.
Kids loved it. Unfortunately walk down to lake too steep and long for senior citizens!
Kathy L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
Thank you, I'm sorry that your senior could not maneuver the stairs. I wish you would have called. There is the public dock across the cove which has easy access to a boat. I appreciate the heads up. I will add that to the VRBO description.
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!
Cathy T.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you Cathy. I’m so glad you and your family had a great time!
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!
It was great place to spend time with the family. Lots of space for everyone and plenty of steps to keep you in shape ! Spent a lot of time swimming at the dock and using the kayaks provided. Owner was easily available for any questions. Would rent again.
Deborah S.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2023
Thank you so very much. I'm so happy that you and the family had a nice time.
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.
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!!
Barbara P.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
Thank you! Even with the hurricane you all had a good time!!!
This property is flawless and has much more for its guests than could be listed in the description. Highly recommended.
Richard P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by Deb Kendrick
I live in Peachtree Corners GA and wish I could spend every day at Lake Lanier. But... I have to work! I am learning how to please my guests and appreciate every piece of feedback. I am attentive to your needs and help that I can assist.
Why they chose this property
I love the lake access on the southside where there are so many things to do. The neighborhood is so friendly and flexible, especially if anyone needs to park a boat trailer on the street. No one ever has an issue.
What makes this property unique
My property is one of the first built on Lake Lanier, a quintessential lake shack. We have a lot of the traditional lake house appeal. 2 fireplaces, quirky steps, and of course we have done quite a bit of additions. There are many upgrades huge dining table. I just love it for large family gatherings.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests