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Large 6-bedroom house with dream backyard! The ultimate getaway!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 16501.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gainesville, GA
  • Brenau University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Quinlan Visual Arts Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, GA (GVL-Lee Gilmer Memorial)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Lower level king

1 King Bed

Lower level king

1 King Bed

Lower level king/bunk

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Main level queen

1 Queen Bed

Master suite

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Second master

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower level hall bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main floor half bath

Toilet

Main floor hall bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Second master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Large 6-bedroom house with dream backyard! The ultimate getaway!

Welcome to Sweet Tea Estate! Our 5,400 sf luxury home sits on nearly four acres of beautiful landscape offering complete privacy and nearby access to Lake Lanier (Gainesville Marina provides docks and boat rentals and is open to the public; it's an 8-minute drive from Sweet Tea Estate). This property offers a perfect lodging option for your visit to GA whether you're coming for a vacation, reunion or special event! Under 7 minutes to lakeside parks, shopping, restaurants and more, Sweet Tea Estate has everything you need. This spacious home has been professionally decorated with the goal of comfort and style to make your stay an incredible experience.

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:

• 6 bedrooms with at least a king or queen bed.

• Sleeps up to 16 guests in beds.

• 4.5 total bathrooms.

• 5,400 sf.

• Beautiful open kitchen/living area.

• Main floor living room with 65" flatscreen.

• Three covered outside sitting areas facing the pool.

• Two master bedrooms with private baths.

• Master Suite opens to outside pool area, has private bathroom with jetted tub, double vanities and large shower with two heads.

• Downstairs activity area with foosball, TV, and comfortable seating.

• Spacious exterior area with gas firepit, 6 Adirondack chairs, two dining tables with seating for 10, plus 6 lounge chairs.

• Beautiful, non-heated, swimming pool available from late March through October. The pool is open to the back yard area so we ask that parents carefully consider this prior to booking. Your children's safety is important to us! The pool depth starts at approximately 3.5 feet and gradually increases to 8 feet. Please note: There is a pool slide in the pictures. The slide is non-functional and not available for use due to insurance reasons.

• Outdoor ping-pong table located poolside.

• Huge level yard perfect for outdoor games.

• Covered outdoor grilling area with dining table on main outdoor level.

• Additional outdoor seating available on the lower walk-out level.

• TVs in main floor living room, lower level family room, both masters and lower level bedroom.

• This home is located north of Atlanta, just minutes from Lake Lanier. (The property does not have direct access to the lake)

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:

Main Level:

• Master Suite – King and queen sofa sleeper bed; private bath

• Master #2 – King and twin daybed/twin trundle; private bath

• Bedroom #3 – Queen; shared bath (private entrance)

Lower Level:

• Bedroom #4 – King; shared hall bath

• Bedroom #5 – King and twin bunk beds; shared hall bath (*This bedroom is accessed through Bedroom #4.)

• Bedroom #6 – King; shared hall bath (*This bedroom is closed off by a privacy room curtain)

This home sleeps up to 16 guests (two per queen/king bed) and is ideal for large 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.

No smoking (or vaping) of any substance is permitted in the house, and absolutely no pets.

LOCATION:

• This house was chosen for its location to everything!

• We are minutes away from lakeside parks, boat docks, boat rentals, shopping, restaurants and more.

• We are 30 minutes to Lake Lanier Islands resort and Lanier World waterpark.

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

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







Property manager

Kevin

Languages

English

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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
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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
Smoking outside only with proper butt disposal.
No day guests are permitted at the property.
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

About the area

Gainesville

Gainesville is home to this holiday home. College Square Shopping Center and North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Lanier and Elachee Nature Science Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Interactive Neighborhood for Kids and Frances Meadows Aquatic Center.
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Gainesville, GA

What's nearby

  • Wilshire Trails Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Brenau University - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Quinlan Visual Arts Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Lake Lanier Olympic Park - 11 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large 6-bedroom house with dream backyard! The ultimate getaway! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Large 6-bedroom house with dream backyard! The ultimate getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large 6-bedroom house with dream backyard! The ultimate getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large 6-bedroom house with dream backyard! The ultimate getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large 6-bedroom house with dream backyard! The ultimate getaway! located?

This family-friendly Gainesville holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Regal Hollywood - Gainesville and Lake Lanier. Wilshire Trails Park and Smithgall Arts Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa F.

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

Good getaway for a large group

I had a good stay at this location. The hosts were nice and responsive. The home is large enough for a group of 12. The outdoor pool and patio is beautiful. The only issue we had was with the cleanliness of this house. There were spiders and cobwebs throughout the home. Also, the oven, microwave and refrigerators (kitchen and washroom) were dirty. We wanted to store stuff in the cabinets, however, those were not clean either. I think the host needs to reevaluate the cleaning crew that comes to clean this home. My guests complained about that which was off putting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy B.

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

Fantastic Gathering Place

The home was wonderful for a big group of friends. It is spacious, well appointed, great character of space. Julie and Mark were easy to communicate with and we enjoyed our stay tremendously. We highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke J.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael L.

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

Nice, affordable weekend rental.

We stayed here during the winter so we didn't use what I assume to be the highlight of this house which is the outdoor recreation and cooking areas. It looked like it would be a nice place to have family cookouts and outdoor fellowship during warm weather. The "6 bedrooms" is a bit misleading as there are three private bedrooms upstairs with "communal" sleeping arrangements downstairs.The house is located in a decend neighborhood, has plenty of parking and is close to shopping areas for supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia G.

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

Wedding weekend

This property is very spacious and great for a large group. Location was perfect for our needs. The only thing we would have changed was that the mattresses weren’t very supportive in the masters. The shower in the main master is amazing! If it wasn’t so cold, we would have loved the backyard area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

perfect location

property located 2 miles from wedding venue and 1.5 miles from downtown. Saw several deer every morning in the back yard including a 10 point buck. Very quiet neighborhood and plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brittany B.

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

Weekend Retreat

Overall our group really enjoyed our stay at the Sweet Tea house. The location is wonderful and conveniently located near downtown Gainesville and a variety of retail stores. The house accommodated everyone nicely however, the bedding, patio cushions, and first floor couches could use some refreshing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curt S.

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

Great experience

Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan L.

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

Great location and tranquil back yard.

The home featured plenty of room for everyone and near everything. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn J.

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

Traveling Band

The property is located unassuming on hill but when you get in the home it is amazing! Clean pool and clean deck area BBQ area was very light at night but most of the host Kevin and Cristine were great! Will use this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette R.

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

Great house

I used this property for a leadership group of 14. The house has so much space and it was meticulously clean. It was a great central location for us so that worked great. It’s not necessarily conveniently located in terms of tourist things to do but It’s the kind of place you wouldn’t mind spending a lot of time at. And it’s not super far from some great activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Nothing like other properties

Background- We do couples and womens retreats all over the country. We have rented well over 30 properties in the last 15 years. This is the first home that literally had everything we needed! They were not only accommodating, responsive, and timely. They were over prepared. They had extra spices, toiletries, towels, ice maker, sauces, etc. The pool was cleaned while we were there and they did an amazing job. If i had anything negative it may have been that the grill was not cleaned when we arrived but this was an easy fix that i didnt even let them know about because everything else overshadowed that one thing. This home is beautiful! It was 14 women and we had more than enough room and i would not only give 5 stars i would say there are not a lot of houses that have the extra touch like they provide! It was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Sue G.

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

Family vacation

Our family members ranged from 2 to 87 yrs old, and the house had something for all of us! The pool was wonderful, and the outdoor “living room”was a particular favorite spot. The kitchen was spacious, with plenty of storage and two refrigerators! The location was great, with so many options for shopping and dining. We tryly enjoyed our family time in your beautiful home, and appreciate the ease of communication with you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Perfect

Perfect family get away. Amazing home and back yard!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

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

Great pool house

We enjoyed the pool, outdoor kitchen, large indoor kitchen and huge dining table for card games. Great accomodations for multiple families. Having an extra refrigerator for drinks and a stand alone ice maker really helped.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

We recently vacationed at this lovely property in GA hosted by Julie and Kevin. We have a somewhat large family and try to choose a new location every few years so that we can spend a week together. This home and property exceeded our expectations! We have 4 adult children, along with their families, and the home accommodated us well; it was spacious, beautiful, and inviting. We loved the large kitchen, the pool, outdoor cooking area, and various areas to relax. We were close to many attractions such as golf, Margaritaville, and some wonderful restaurants/breweries. Julie and Kevin were quick to respond to any questions we had and were very kind. We are so happy to have spent another family vacation together, in a beautiful home in which we created many fond memories! We are grateful for the hospitality and won’t soon forget our time in Gainesville.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

Great family week

Our family had a wonderful time this week at Sweet Tea!! We had ample room for our family inside as well as outside around the pool. The property was very well stocked. It was also a very quiet and private area. Would definitely recommend this property and owners to those looking for family time together! 👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

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

Amazing experience

This was an absolutely unbelievable property, even better than the pictures suggest! We had a large group and this house was perfect. Hosts were super responsive and made our experience so seamless! Cannot recommend this place highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don z.

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

Georgia Golf Trip

This property was awesome, and just as advertised. We had a great stay and especially the outdoor area of the house after we returned from playing golf. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

TATIANA R.

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

We are really enjoined our stay. Big,spacious, beautiful home. Great location. Recommended.

Really beautiful, spacious, nicely decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Great place to stay

Very large rooms , well equipped and great outdoor living space.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

eyulonda s.

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

Christmas Vacation

Amazing time! Beautiful home could've asked for a better place. The house was everything you could imagine. And the outdoors area were breath-taking.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah S.

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

Tea Tree stay

Our stay was ok. The house was big enough for a group of 15 people. There is plenty of room. Love the 2nd fridge in the laundry room. The kitchen has plenty of appliances which was a plus for us. Now the next things I am about to say does not change my mind about how beautiful and big this house is. The things we did not like as a group, were some of the mattresses. Some of the ladies complain about how extremely soft some of them were and complain about body pain. And me being a pregnant woman, the mattress was not the most comfortable. Also the heat did not really work but we had plenty of covers. But overall, it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Perfect Home Away From Home for Our Multi-Generational Family

My 10-person family (spanning 4 households) with ages ranging from 8-70 thoroughly enjoyed our time at Kevin & Julie’s beautiful home. The floor plan was ideal for all of the nuclear families within our family. Plenty of space indoors and out to enjoy together and to carve out some “me” time. Great indoor spaces for the adults to savor morning coffee, for the kids to have arts & crafts, and for us all to enjoy family game nights and movie nights. We had fun in the backyard, playing volleyball during the day and making s’mores around the fire pit at night. The kitchen was perfect for preparing large family-style meals. I personally enjoyed the versatility of the shower in the non-master bathroom on the main floor: offering rainfall, jets and handheld options. It was my peaceful oasis. From the young to the young at heart, from the introvert to the extrovert, and from the homebody to the outdoorsy type, there was literally something for everybody. To top it all off, Kevin & Julie were very responsive and helpful before and during stay. We couldn’t have asked for better hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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Hosted by Kevin

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English