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Colorful Artistic Lakefront Home Canoe Opt - Central to Stone Mt + everything!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6162.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space

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Clarkston, GA
  • James R. Hallford Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Emory University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Stone Mountain Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Colorful Artistic Lakefront Home Canoe Opt - Central to Stone Mt + everything!

Golden Pond - Colorful Lake Home Canoe Optional

This delightful, artistic lakefront 4-br colorful home is located in a serene neighborhood - a stone's throw from Stone Mt, the DeKalb Farmer's Market and central to just about anywhere in ATL. Canoe by arrangement and public pool in summer, laser and fireworks show every Sat in warm months and Snow Mountain tobogganing in winter just around the corner. Fun, whimsical, artistic, joyful, airy with lots of possibilities & extras! Enjoy the screened in porch and views of the lake! We have added upgraded Calvin Klein luxury bedding in some rooms, colorful china, crockery and towels. The kitchen is fully loaded.

This charming 4-bedroom (well three bedrooms and a cool private wing which is a den/ office with porch walk-out and its own suite feel) artists' home faces a beautiful small lake and pond, and even offers a canoe by arrangement (use at your own risk). There are lots of possibilities here including a sunny King Master Suite with brand new custom mattress, private full bath and lake views, a lovely Victorian Queen with brand new mattress , a couch surfer's with pull out sofa in this comfortable suite with office, half bath, laundry and walk-out screened porch with lake views and a futon in an intimate private room. The couch pulls out to a single-sized bed. The entire 4-bedroom house is available with an additional pull out couch and futon that can sleep up to 6 (2 couples and 2 singles) people - most comfortably. Colorful home and artistic painted furnishings with twinkly lights and tons of atmosphere! Fully loaded kitchen, upgraded bedding, colorful crockery, towels, bedding and china. Lakefront property (the lake and pond are small with more boating and fishing available at nearby Stone Mountain Park) with canoe by special arrangement; w/d, fully loaded kitchen; dishwasher; microwave, disposal, toaster, pots and pans; full laundry (by arrangement), office and a beautiful serene atmosphere. Great location - central to everything, but quiet and relaxing with lovely views. Just a stone's throw from Stone Mountain, the DeKalb Farmer's Market and not far to downtown Atlanta and the airport! There's even a public swimming pool just around the bend. This creative and artful home is truly one of a kind! Ask! We'll try to accommodate you if we can! Free WIFI, Netflix, and such amenities as extra shampoo, a hair dryer, hangers, iron and more!

There is a canoe that you can use by special arrangement, and in the summer months, the neighborhood swimming pool is available just around the corner! We do not assume any liability if you choose to use either the canoe or the swimming pool.

We have two widescreen TVs, free WIFI, Netflix and make additional amenities such as hair dryer, iron, shampoo, computer available upon request. 24 hour check in may be made available. We also provide some fun extras like a coffee/tea caddy, a Welcome Basket with treats and use of the washer and dryer with permission.

Regretfully, our listing is only child friendly If you take 100% responsibility for the safety of your children. There are many artful pieces that could be breakable. Please do not allow them access to our elevated deck with no rail, the nearby lake and our original decor but we are open to discussion on this and have had quite a few families with children stay who all had a wonderful time. While we love pets, we generally prefer that you leave them at home although we have made the occasional exception.

Clarkston is a fascinating neighborhood with more ethnic diversity in our one mile by one mile radius than all of Manhattan. Great ethnic restaurants even walkable - Try Kathmandu for Indian/Nepalese with a great and pre COVID economical lunch buffet. Check out Stone Mountain Park, just five minutes away, two fabulous Farmer's Markets and more. You are not far from downtown Atlanta and the airport. You may park in the driveway (though please employ your emergency break and part at the top to avoid any falling limbs) or on street parking.

We make some exceptions for pets with proof of de-fleaing and a $50 deposit per animal at the owner's discretion. The nightly rate may vary somewhat during heavy usage, holidays, for larger groups, when pets are brought, etc.., again, at the discretion of the owner. Generally this will not exceed more than $50 a night per extra person or pet.

Be sure to experience Golden Pond time and just relax on the screened in porch with beautiful lake views! Canoe available if desired. There will be an automatic $30 one time fee.

Due to COVID we prefer guests who have been fully vaccinated.

Property manager

Malinda Poulos

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Adults only
Must be approved (additional charges may apply)
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Events

No events allowed
Parties/event must be approved with added charge
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Pets

No pets allowed
We may allow small pet under certain circumstances
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do provide a smoking area on the screened porch
Instant Booking may be denied at the discretion of the owner

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
Note from host: Parties/event must be approved with added charge
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Clarkston

Located in Clarkston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park, while Stone Mountain Park and Zoo Atlanta are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Georgia World Congress Center or State Farm Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
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Clarkston, GA

What's nearby

  • James R. Hallford Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Northlake Mall - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Emory University - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Stone Mountain Park - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Georgia Aquarium - 19 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Kensington Station - 6 min drive
  • Atlanta Peachtree Station - 24 min drive
  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Refuge Coffee Co - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Brockett Pub House & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Kathmandu Kitchen & Grill - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Colorful Artistic Lakefront Home Canoe Opt - Central to Stone Mt + everything! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Colorful Artistic Lakefront Home Canoe Opt - Central to Stone Mt + everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Colorful Artistic Lakefront Home Canoe Opt - Central to Stone Mt + everything! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from James R. Hallford Stadium and within 6 miles (10 km) of Emory University and Northlake Mall. Decatur Courthouse and Agnes Scott College 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth A., Denver

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

Comfort, Original Art and View

This is a magical place. The owner's artistic expression is everywhere you look - even on the light switches. The view of the creek from one of two living rooms is so lovely. The porch is a delight. The Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to make meals. The dining room is charming. The beds are comfortable. Having two living rooms made working easy. WOW!
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Noah B.

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

Immensely well kept and the host is exceptionally giving.

I recommend for anyone wanting a home friendly feel. The host is communicative throughout the duration and goes beyond the exception of hospitality. We would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

MARY B.

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

Exemplary host and unique property, but...

Cathy was absolutely the most responsive and helpful host we have ever dealt with. She answered all our questions promptly and went out of her way to make sure we were happy, leaving us lots of treats and a nice welcome card. The property is very unique - a farmhouse meets artist retreat vibe. We were visiting our son who just moved to Atlanta, and the house is very easy to to get to from the highway yet in a secluded neighborhood on a pond. The house has 2 nice bedrooms, and 2 other rooms with futons, so there was plenty of sleeping space for the 4 of us. Everything should have been perfect, but I feel I have to let prospective travelers know that the property smells strongly of mold. When we arrived and opened the door, the smell of mold immediately hit us. My daughter and I both have mold allergies, but even my husband thought the smell was strong. We did not have the budget to find another place to stay, so we cranked the AC as low as it would go, and spent as much time as possible outside on the pleasant sunporch, or just away from the house. My son wouldn't even stay with us because of the smell, which defeated the point of finding a large enough VRBO property for him to join us. Atlanta is a humid city and the house would benefit from a dehumidifier if there isn't one. Perhaps even the carpet on the lower level should be replaced. The odor was much worse there. If you aren't bothered by an "old farmhouse" smell, everything else about this property and host are wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheree B., Hattiesburg, MS

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

Perfect location to Stone Mountain

This property was the perfect location to Stone Mountain. The home was very warm and welcoming and clean. They went above and beyond making sure we were comfortable and we had the best experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Nice stay

The house was clean and nice. Enjoyed my quick stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeong O.

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

Peaceful stay at pond side home

The home was incredibly clean and convenient, with a great location in a quiet neighborhood with lovely surroundings. Very close to Stone Mountain park and convenient to groceries. This felt like a cozy stay at a friend's house and can't say enough positive things about our visit. Cathy was incredibly responsive and super flexible and accommodating on our requests.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

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

Stone Mountain Stay

If you are looking for a trip to Stone Mountain this is the perfect stay. It is a taste of country on the outside edge of Atlanta, perfectly located for anything you want to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Cute home

Bright and cheery home
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Golden pond

Our experience was delightful😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

Hurricane Dorian Retreat

My family and I met up in Atlanta, my Daughters and Grandsons has to evacuate the Eastern seaboard due to the hurricane. We had a wonderful stay at the Golden Pond house. Very comfortable and everything was within a 30 minute drive, the aquarium, museum’s and so on. The house felt really comfortable, and the owner was very attentive to our requests. We had a 1 rear old with us, so we had to baby proof a few areas, but all in all a great stay. Would recommend to anyone to do it again.

10/10 Excellent

Alain A.

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

Last minute booking/Dorian

We booked this property the day before arrival due to Hurricane Dorian as we are Florida coastal residents. Cathy was so supportive and responsive, it was so easy to make arrangements, I received a wonderful check-in email with absolutley every detail we needed, including surrounding attractions to visit, grocery stores, etc. The house was super clean and organized. At the same time there were so many little treasures and personal touches in this house, it made our stay so interesting. Wonderful bedding, many extra touches and generous supplies. Cathy has a big heart, it is easy to see. We were lucky to have found this property and would go back again for sure. Thank you for your help and support Cathy !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leigh W.

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

Cathy is so sweet!

Property was as described and owner was lovely!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Frank J.

Peaceful house

Good place to stay. Pictures need to be updated. Lake was under construction. Quiet, peaceful, plenty of places close to the house. About a five minute drive to a major Interstate.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marianela M.

Best Fun Home Ever !

Oh my, where shall I start ? This cozy fun home is magical 🌟 From the moment you walk in you feel the unique coziness and the abundance of fun colors and all kinds of fun comfy furniture. My grandkids were mesmerized as well as their parents and this 64 old grandma. Beds and linens superb. Plenty of space and privacy rooms for all 6 of us. The view is to die although due to the constant rain and ongoing construction around the lake we were unable to try the canoe and outdoor extensive surroundings. But, we are planing to return for sure. Our host could not have been more gracious and helpful every time I needed to ask her stuff even about the funny squirrels peeking thru the living room glass window one day. 🤣 We love this place and give it a 10 !!!!!! Thank You Cathy for all the fun work you have put in that lovely home. 🎊🙌🏻😍
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mindy Y., Fort Walton Beach

Such a happy house!

The pictures on the website do not lie! This home was so bright and filled with life and attention! My family of 8 as well as 2 great danes felt completely at home! We loved the twinkle lights and bright colors everywhere! My 4 boys loved the huge yard and pond. The home was close to everything. The hosts were super friendly, more than accommodating, very responsive and even after our stay followed up with items left behind. The hosts even left a hand written note (more than a line or two) to welcome us! We would definitely stay in this beautiful home again!!!

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Great Thanksgiving Retreat

We enjoyed our stay while visiting family around Northlake area. Cathy had a goodie basket awaiting us and a list of restaurants and sights to see. On the first evening we enjoyed sitting on the porch overlooking the pond. The house is very comfortable with whimsical style. I would like to come back the next time we visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wadi R.

Excellent and Welcoming

Cathy was more than just accommodating and hospitable. The house certainly transported us away from our own home. We were rained in most of the time, but the location was easily accessible to the aquarium and Fernbank. It is also close to Stone Mountain. And the time we spent indoors was most enjoyable. We carried our fun within our family, but the house provided the comforting setting to have the fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha S.

Amazing and Comfortable

Cathy was great!! The house was super cute and comfortable!! The best thing was that there are lots of little things like: toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, etc. that were provided! Thank you, Cathy!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Charming

You feel welcome as soon as you walk in. Gift basket was awesome. Definitely will stay again if in area again and will recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Great!

It was a wonderful home and we were able to accomplish everything we wanted to do in GA.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Fabulous!!!!

The home was exactly as described. Full of charm and perfect for our needs. The owner was extremely accommodating for my booking and needs. We will definitely stay there again next time in Atlanta!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen J., 603 W Queen St, Edenton, NC 27932

Lovely and relaxing place

We stayed on Golden Pond while moving to Atlanta and house-hunting. It was a comfortable and well located spot for exploring the area. The walk around the pond is fantastic and makes for a relaxing end to a busy day. Cathy was responsive and helpful with information and recommendations, and is an all around wonderful person.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Devin W., Asheville, NC

A house designed for holidays

What a singular and charming house this was! We convened on Golden Pond from points throughout the Carolinas and Georgia to celebrate an annual floating holiday of our own design. The pictures on VRBO made it clear that the house, being colorful and unique, was a good match for our silliness. And it was! The adults spent most their time on the porch; the kids roamed happily and are insistent that we return for future occasions of our holiday. Though it's written into the bylaws that we not repeat locales for said holiday, we are considering making an amendment. Cathy gave us our space but was accessible and quick to help when we needed it. Great time had by all, well worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patsy S.

The cutest place

This was our first experience with HomeAway. We couldn't have picked a better start to our stay. We managed 3 attractions in our short stay. We did World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium and of course Stone Mountain Park. We had 2 younger and one older boy with us. The younger boys especially liked the "lake house" as they called it when they weren't calling it home. They were very sad to go. The home is exactly as listed. Cathy was a great host. Always available even though out of town during that time. I would definitely recommend Golden Pond to anyone. We posted pics on social media and got many great comments on the decor. If asked I will definitely steer them here. Thank you Cathy for allowing us to share in the cuteness. Much Aloha, Smith Ohana.

About the host

Hosted by Malinda Poulos

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I am an upbeat, positive, responsible person who runs my own business. With a can do attitude, I love to travel and am very pleasant to deal with. An excellent communicator, friendly, warm and welcoming. Available as needed. We have a wonderful, friendly, dedicated and impeccable team to assist! Malinda is your fabulous manager and we have a fantastic team available by special arrangement including Mr. Commander for car service, weekly cleanings and more.

Why they chose this property

This lakefront house is perfect in so many ways. It is central to everything, yet quiet and peaceful with a serenity where you and yours can get away from it all. It's colorful, unique, artistic and fun but with all the comforts of home. Two brand new ultra comfortable king and queen mattresses upstairs, a cool private suite downstairs with office, walk-out screened porch, pull out couch and a cozy upstairs private futon - intimate! The kitchen is fully loaded and perfect if you'd like to cook a modest meal with a recently added new stove and refrigerator. It's really fun to be on the lake. We do have a canoe which is available for your stay for a modest $30. We have free WIFI, Netflix, sometimes Amazon Prime, an office area, if needed, and laundry facilities, if desired. We are close to Stone Mountain Park, two fabulous farmers markets and easy access car ride, MARTA ride or Uber ride to downtown. The airport is easy and accessible, 30 minutes away. People love relaxing on the screened porch and just kicking back enjoying the lake views. Our decor is truly one of a kind and very colorful with twinkly lights indoors and out for a really romantic and appealing atmosphere. The tri-level house is spacious and cozy at the same time! You'll never get bored exploring all the original art, china, crockery as well as multi-colored towels and plush bedding with top of the line Calvin Klein sheets in some of the rooms. Everyone who has stayed here can't wait to come back - and we are still quite reasonably priced. We like to go the extra mile so often leave extra surprises. We are always happy to accommodate your needs - if we can. So just ask! We will do our best to make this happen! I and our house manager are available with flexible schedules, so always text or call any time with queries. The house is on a keyless lock so entry and exit are easy as pie.

What makes this property unique

I've always dreamed of living in an artists' house on a lake! And now I do! Everyone always says "Keep your house nice and neutral in case you ever want to sell." Well, in this case we threw caution to the winds and have created our dream house! Every wall is a different color and we have not held back with creative, fun, unique and whimsical choices! You'll get a big bang our of our one-of-a-kind decor! And you can't beat the lakefront location! Can you tell - we LOVE painted furniture and outsider art!

We've created a Victorian Cottage feel in a 50's split level. Go figure!

Languages:

English, Spanish