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Lakefront Lodge with Dock, 7 Private Sleeping Areas & Huge Treehouse Deck

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 15650.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Gainesville, GA
  • Lake Lanier
    11 min walk
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
    3 min drive
  • Lake Lanier Olympic Park
    7 min drive
  • Gainesville, GA (GVL-Lee Gilmer Memorial)
    12 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

Office 2

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 & 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.

Property manager

Kevin

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children allowed

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

About the area

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids and Chattahoochee Golf Club 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

  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 3 min drive
  • Lake Lanier Olympic Park - 7 min drive
  • Brenau University - 7 min drive
  • Chattahoochee Golf Club - 11 min drive
  • Don Carter State Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Longstreet Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Lodge with Dock, 7 Private Sleeping Areas & 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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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise at the Lake
We enjoyed our stay at Sweet Tea! The dock had toys and fishing that kept our entire group entertained. The home is spacious and clean. Nestled in the woods there is an abundance of wildlife - notably a white squirrel visits daily. There is lots of space everywhere! We spent lots of time on the deck and downstairs in the game room. The hosts responded quickly with any issues we had and we will definitely visit Sweet Tea again. Our group was a family of ten - 2 years old all the way up to 85 years old. The walk to the dock was long tho the elderly were able to do it twice a day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake House for Families
This property was perfect for our family of 11. We had plenty of room to accommodate our large family vacation week. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of items to cook. Location was close to many stores. The dock was stocked with fun items and had space for lunches on the top deck. I highly recommend this place for families looking in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the luxurious home and the lake. Had a great family vacation with a very well equipped home.
Great location with everything we needed for a weeks stay. Enjoyed the kayaks and paddle board. We brought our pontoon boat and had fun on Lake Lanier. Saw several deer in the back yard. There were cobwebs in several of the rooms but other than that the home was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The BEST vacation home we have stayed in!
We have rented through VRBO for about 6 years and have stayed in some nice homes, Sweet Tea is definitely one of the best! Very well maintained, clean, accommodating to our needs, quick to response, the furniture and beds were very comfortable. We loved the large deck space it has, we saw deer, raccoons, the first white squirrel ever, and chipmunks! The boat dock was very user friendly for boaters and we enjoyed the paddle boarding, Canoeing and paddle boat that was available to us at no extra cost. Thank goodness, they had extra lifevest for us to use. The house was stocked with everything we needed, from toiletries to kitchen supplies. I also want to brag on the property manager he was amazing, very kind and very helpful. It never took him more than 5 minutes to answer. He went out of his way yo make this a enjoyable vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Roomy, Comfy and Cozy
The house is large enough for a family of 10 to spread out, and also be in the same room together to watch TV or gather around the dining table. Enjoyed the double deck dock for socializing, board games, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and use of a paddle boat. However, it was a trek to go down to the dock and back. It would've been helpful to have known the distance from the house to the lake beforehand, as well as, the layout of the house. Layout: - upstairs= one queen bedroom attached to small bathroom and loft area open to downstairs with 1 twin - main level= 1 king with ensuite bath isolated from other areas of house... another king bedroom that shares LARGE, renovated jack-jill bath with access door to a queen bed in tiny bedroom. -lower level= additional living, dining and game room with ping pong and fuse ball tables... king bed with small dedicated bath... 2 king beds that share hall bath. -1 bathroom next to laundry room is nicely renovated ... all others are dated, with the exception of the ensuite.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Tranquil Haven for a Productive Retreat
This picturesque home served as the perfect backdrop for our strategic meeting and team-building activities. The attention to detail in every aspect of the home was evident, ensuring our comfort and satisfaction throughout our stay. The spacious and well-appointed rooms provided a luxurious retreat after a day of productive discussions. We also enjoyed friendly board games on the patio, ping pong and foosball competitions. The lake was lovely and watching deer walking along the path added to the overall charm. This home left a lasting impression on our leadership team.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delvecchio P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't wait until next time
This property is absolutely amazing. The home is kept well. It was comfortable and homey. There was plenty of room for my group of 13. We had a wedding at the property. We had enough space to host the wedding and everyone was in awe of the setting. There were great views of the lake and the forest. We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place on vrbo
If I could give this place 100 stars I would. We were in town for a race, we had 9 adults and 1 child and had plenty of room! The house was definitely home away from home!! Julie and Kevin were very accommodating with EVERYTHING!! They go above and beyond. If we are ever back in the area this the only place we will stay!!!! Thank you again for opening your home to us!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

stacey J.

Liked: Communication, location
Large home
This home was large and had plenty of room to spread out. The view was beautiful. The hosts did allow us to check in early based on our timing with our son’s wedding events. None of the tvs would connect to the internet. So we were unable to watch football on Saturday afternoon with our entire family there. Which was one of our reasons we rented this home. We communicated with the host/owner several times about the problem and she was quick to respond with instructions. Her suggestions ultimately didn’t solve our problems and we had no TV all weekend. The home is in need of updates and minor cosmetic repairs. The master water closet smelled of urine. When checking out there are a LOT of instructions on how to leave the house. (Not just starting the dishwasher and taking out the trash) It took us an extra hour to make sure that the pre cleaning was done. We paid a cleaning fee with our rental and feel that we shouldn’t have to pre clean to this extent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

crystal j., Alpharetta

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Huge house!
We had a lovely stay and really enjoyed all of the space - it’s just like the photos. Beds were comfortable, linens and bathrooms were very clean. The house was stocked and we appreciated the garbage bags, dishwasher pods, laundry pods, shampoo/conditioner, and hand soap being provided. The owners were quick to reply to any questions. We hung out on the dock one day and rented a boat for another day. Our stay was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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

Joel and Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Tea on the Dock Rocks
We come to the lake every year for our family vacation and this was year number 14. The house was amazingly accommodating for our family with teenage grandkids. The boys shared the downstairs bath with two king bedrooms, our son stayed in the private suite at the other end. While our daughter and son in law took the master suite on the other side of the house, our granddaughter felt right at home in the "penthouse." My wife and I, of course stayed in the master suite with the locker room shower. There were two rooms we didn't use and had plenty of room the spread out. The decks and patios are spacious and plenty of areas to read and relax or get together for our evening game nights. Fully equipped with all you need for an amazing family vacation. We had no trouble with any aspect of the house. And once we found the dimmer switches for the kitchen lights, everything was perfect. The owners were available and responded to the few questions we had. We highly recommend Sweet Tea for your vacation, except for the week we want it again next year. Thanks so much for letting us stay. We love your house and Lake Lanier!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

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

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
Our new favorite!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Tonya A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Learning Curve
We rented the house for our family and all the Groomsmen for our son's wedding. The house itself was wonderful! Lots of space to spread out. Very clean. I'm sure it's amazing in the summer if you're looking for a place to just go and chill. Julie is a VERY responsive property manager! While we didn't get to enjoy the various decks or firepit due to the chilly weather and our schedule, the views were nice. Lots of windows! I do wish we had known two things before going... 1) How very STEEP the driveway is. It's narrow and was slick due to the rain (which the homeowner can't control, of course, but it was concerning.) It might not have bothered some renters but I wish I had known before we had rented. 2) The water pressure wasn't so great. That would not have necessarily prevented me from renting but helpful to know in advance. This house's location is out far enough for peace and quiet if that's what you're looking for. However, it might help folks to know that an eight mile trip - in Gainesville traffic - translated to a 30 minute ride each time we went into town or to the chapel. I just didn't anticipate that traffic would be such an issue. Overall, we had an enjoyable weekend staying in this wonderful house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a women's weekend
We've had a women's weekend retreat two times in this house, and both times were fantastic! There are plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, and the common areas are wonderful for talking, playing games and dancing. It is also extremely clean and well-stocked for cooking. We will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mellissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Our group of all couples had such a nice stay. This house was perfect for our marriage retreat. It was nicely stocked with useful kitchen items since we made most all meals at the house. The bedrooms all had beautiful views and nice big beds. We also loved the large dining room table and other common areas that were easy for our group to gather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
We didn’t get to enjoy the house and the view, we spent most of our time in the hospital. My 5 year old granddaughter died of a bad infection that was camouflaged by a flue. We were glad to be all together in this terrible time. The hospital did everything they could. So I can’t say I enjoyed my stay but the house was nice. Thank you for asking,
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
The property is amazing! The house is huge and seems to never end. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a relaxing reunion
The house was exactly as described and pictured online. Seven nicely appointed bedrooms all with king or queen beds. Recently remodeled bathrooms were nice, too. Plenty of space to spread out, including extensive outdoor deck areas. My group was 7 college friends who get together every October. We enjoyed the neighborhood, taking walks each day. It was too cool for boating or swimming, but we sat on the dock and enjoyed the sunshine. The property is surrounded by trees. We felt like we were living in the forest. Kevin and Julie were easy to work with and answered all of questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

lucy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great layout, great location
We enjoyed a long holiday weekend with family in this house. Great location (minutes from grocery store, restaurants, and downtown gainesville) but in a lovely setting. We loved the layout! several comfortable gathering places for smaller groups inside and out, and also plenty of room for everyone to be together at the dining room table or in the large den. Rooms were as pictured and online description was accurate. We loved the huge dock! well stocked with life jackets, nice outdoor furniture, kayaks and a stand up paddle board. Owner very responsive to inquiries. would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific property
Terrific property - tons of space!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great. So peaceful and I loved the house. Everything was in order, clean and perfect.
It was great from beginning to end. No issues at all. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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