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In ground 6 person Jacuzzi Hot Tub overlooking lake.

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Exceptional

7 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 15604 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Hot tub

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Buford, GA

Lake Lanier1 min walk
Big Creek Greenway16 min walk
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands10 min drive
Athens, GA (AHN-Ben Epps)65 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The house was perfect for what we needed: space for 14 college fraternities buddies to relax and spend quality time with...

Greg R.

Mar 30, 2024

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Main Level Master

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Terrace Level Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Terrace Level Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Terrace Level Bedroom #3

2 Queen Beds

Terrace Level Bunkroom

4 Single Beds

Upper Level Master #1

1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

Upper Level Master #2

2 Queen Beds

6 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Main Floor Half Bath off Foyer

Toilet

Main Floor Half Bath off Great Room

Bathtub or shower

Main Floor Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Mud Room Bathroom

Toilet

Terrace Bathroom for Bedroom #1 & Bunk Room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Terrace Bathroom for Bedroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Terrace Bathroom for Bedroom #3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom for Master Bedroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom for Master Bedroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Perfect for large groups. Sits on water's edge.

Luxuriously fully renovated 6,500 sq ft private residence on Lake Lanier has 7 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms. Most magnificent views on lake. Includes single slip dock use.
The home is situated on a quiet private drive with the most spectacular views across the widest section of Lake Lanier.
The property has:
4 king size beds, 4 queens size beds, 7 twin beds.
Six full bathrooms & two half baths.
Wood burning fireplace in great room.
Kitchen & Great room with seating up to 28 (not including seating on patio & decks)
Six person in ground Jacuzzi hot tub overlooks lake.
Use of private dock with single slip on deep water.
A full size pool table that can convert to a ping-pong table.
65" flat screen TV with theater surround sound system.
Two full size kitchens, which include built in Sub Zero refrigerator & freezer, electric convection oven, gas oven, two microwaves, two under counter ice makers, and under counter wine cooler.
Large capacity front load washer & dryers.
Security monitoring system.
Outdoor nightscaping & professionally maintained landscaping.
Boat rentals are available nearby at several marinas. Entrance to Lanier Islands Resort is 1 mile by car and 5 minutes by boat. Great shopping and dinning less than 10 miles by car at the Mall of Georgia, the Southeast’s largest mall. Home is situated on the most sought after portion of Lake Lanier in the southeast quadrant, just 45 minutes from downtown Atlanta & airport.

Keywords: Lake Lanier, Lake, Family, Family Retreat, Retreat, Family Reunion, Reunion, Lakeside, Lakeview, Lakefront, waterside, waters edge, deep water, hot tub, dock, boat dock, vista, large house, large home, rental, lake rental, Lake Lanier rental, shoreline, seven bedroom, 7 bedroom, six bath, 6 bath, kayaking, waterskiing, paddle boarding, tubing, fishing,

Property manager

J. Smith

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Home is not childproofed but can be discussed.

Events

No events allowed

No weddings, ceremonies, events or parties.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Violation results in additional fees & eviction.

Parking only on paved portions of driveway. No parking on road, grass or landscaped areas. County ordinances restrict number of cars on property.

Violation of county noise ordinances may result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of remaining payment, including fines imposed by county.

Smoking on property will result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of remaining payment, with a minimum $1000 smoke remediation fee.

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: No weddings, ceremonies, events or parties.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Buford

Located in Buford, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Everett's Music Barn and Gainesville Theatre Alliance are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chateau Elan Winery and Big Creek Greenway. Travelling with kids? Make time for Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, or head to an event or a match at Road Atlanta. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.

Buford, GA

What's nearby

Lake Lanier - 1 min walk
Big Creek Greenway - 16 min walk
Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course - 8 min drive
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 10 min drive
Mall of Georgia - 13 min drive

Getting around

Gainesville Station - 21 min drive
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪G Sisters Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬6 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
‪Over The Top Burger Ba - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect for large groups. Sits on water's edge. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect for large groups. Sits on water's edge.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect for large groups. Sits on water's edge.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect for large groups. Sits on water's edge. located?

This family-friendly Buford holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Creek Greenway and Lake Lanier. Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth J.

30 June 2024

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

Lanier Family Reunion

Wonderful property and great location and view of Lake Lanier. We had access to two docks on the lake one to keep our boat and the other with kayak, paddle boards and swim ladder. Plenty of parking on the property and even space for our boat trailer (although the drive way is a little steep but manageable). The number of bedrooms and baths easily accommodated our family of 18. The very large main floor kitchen and huge refrigerator was perfect for preparing meals and storing leftovers (the men are all great cooks). The lower level also had a decent kitchen and fridge for extra food and drinks. J, Smith was very welcoming and responsive to our questions and needs (he checked in periodically to assure our stay was enjoyable). Overall we had a great time and even considering we may return in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

9 June 2024

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

Perfect for our family vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely vacation home with our adult children and grandchildren. The layout suited us perfectly, the amenities were awesome and J and the property manager were very nice and quick to respond. We rented a boat from a nearby rental company for the whole time we were there, but honestly, we could have just rented it for half the time as the kids and adults had so much fun just enjoying the property!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis F.

23 May 2024

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

Nice!

Great overall as normal. Could use a little updating but we loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin B.

15 May 2024

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

The Perfect Reunion House

This was the perfect hosting location for the annual reunion of our friends and their ever-expanding family units. With all families having their own bedroom and bathroom, and the close proximity to Atlanta's airport, this was an ideal location. Plus, you can't beat the lakefront location. If you're looking for a place where you can enjoy your time on-site, this is it!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

6 May 2024

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

Spacious house with an amazing view

Our group of 14 unrelated women appreciated the balance between plenty of personal space and common areas where we could gather comfortably. The view of the lake was stunning! Communication with the owner/property manager couldn't have been better. They were responsive and thorough. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe B.

25 Apr 2024

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

Road Atlanta event

Didn’t get to see much of it during the day but Definitely nice place.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yogesh J.

9 Apr 2024

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

Great stay good for large family reunions.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

30 Mar 2024

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

Fraternity reunion weekend

The house was perfect for what we needed: space for 14 college fraternities buddies to relax and spend quality time with each other. There were beds for everyone, great living and dining space, beautiful outdoor grounds, and a well equipped kitchen. The house manager communicated well and helped answer all our questions

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha W.

24 Mar 2024

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

Amazing for large groups

We had a large group and this home accommodated us perfectly. The kids were able to have their own space and then plenty of room when we all wanted to eat and play together. Really enjoyed our stay and hope to stay again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kabir N.

26 Jan 2024

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

Reunion

The home is beautiful with a lot of space. The host / manager communicates well and promptly. We have not done a reunion like this in a while and the spot was great for it - easily accessible from Atlanta, we’d stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy F.

2 Jan 2024

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

Quick Conversation, Easy to work with, Great Property!

Our team had a great stay at this location. The hosts were quick to reply, accommodating and easy to work with. The property was fantastic.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale D.

26 Dec 2023

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

Wonderful Christmas gathering place

The views of the lake were as advertised. We had 13 people in our group. There were bedrooms for everyone and plenty of bathrooms available. The lower level was a great recreational level. The main level of the home was a fantastic gathering place for meals or games. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

19 Dec 2023

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

Great Stay!

Second time visiting! We would absolutely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sana J.

1 Dec 2023

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

Family reunion

This house was AMAZING! It is better in real life than the pictures actually depict. The host are were available throughout for questions. We had 6 families staying here, and everyone slept comfortably. They had toys and board games for kids of all ages. The sunrise and sunset views were amazing. Great place to stay, hope to stay here again. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

stacy w.

30 Nov 2023

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

Great for large family gathering

Great house for large family get together. The layout was great having 2 kitchen areas and 2 living areas as we had 4 generations in the house. The view was amazing! The owner was very responsive and I would definitely recommend the house to others.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

29 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful Lake Front Home

Beautiful home on Lake Lanier. Our middle son was married near by in Buford, so we rented several houses for family and friends for the weekend. We had an amazing weekend and would definitely recommend this home to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

janice s.

30 Oct 2023

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

"Girls Trip" Reunion/Friends, Daughters & Moms

There were a total of 15 ladies that combined our Girls Trip Reunion for 2023. Our age ranged from 26-36 & 65-70. We have done this "Girls Trip" for several years...But ! This time was the best ! This beautiful Home and Location in Buford made this an awesome trip. Every picture you see is what you can expect. We felt so at home, away from home. The view from the back deck, is to die for. We couldn't stop staring out the doors or windows... We already want to start booking for our next trip... The location of the home, is in range of shopping and eating.... To end my review... I must tell you how wonderful the Property Manager was. J. Smith - was Awesome, from the beginning of me booking this home. He stayed in touch through-out our stay. He made it very easy to contact him as well. All 15 of us can't stop bragging on Everything we experienced. Thanks again, and again for your professionalism on making our stay GREAT ! We'll be back !!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

25 Sept 2023

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

Will return next year!!

This property was amazing and the host was spectacular. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

16 Sept 2023

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

Perfect for our family gathering

The lake house served as a base of operations for celebrating my mothers 82nd birthday. She enjoyed watching the water activities from the first floor rear patio. Ample beds, baths, and amenities. Wonderful views of the lake, especially at sunrise. Owner was very responsive to all inquiries and maintenance requests. Great time had by all.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel M., Atlanta

21 Aug 2023

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

Perfect group lakehouse

This was our 5th annual cousin's weekend and our favorite ever because of this amazing house. The view is spectacular. The house has everything you could want. We were worried about not having a pool, but the kids had a blast jumping off the dock and swimming around. We also rented boats for the weekend to explore the lake. It was perfect. J. Smith is the host and he was super responsive and helpful. I highly recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

13 Aug 2023

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

Amazing house with perfect lake views

This house was spectacular. So much space and room for family and friends to be together but also get personal space. The dock was relaxing as well as some of the best views of Lake Lanier. J smith and family were easy to work with, welcoming, communicative, friendly - all the things. I’d rent this place again for the house but also because of the hosts!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johan R.

6 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful gem on Lake Lanier

Had a marvelous stay with our family of 17 (ages 1 to 70+) in this beautiful, well equipped home. Easy access to gorgeous Lake Lanier. Great contact with the owners. We all agreed this was our best family vacation ever.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris p.

30 July 2023

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

Fantastic

J Smith Family Lake House is the perfect place for a large gathering. 20+ years of lake vacationing with a group of 15-20 adults and kids and this is the in the all time top 3. The house has a perfect set up and has everything anyone could ask for. Views from every room. Close to the water. We will be back

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

12 July 2023

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

Amazing stay!

Phenomenal property and the Host is one of the best we’ve encountered!!! Don’t hesitate to book and have a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

11 June 2023

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

Great vacation

The owner was great. Wonderful experience

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by J. Smith

Why they chose this property

This property has been in our family for three generations. It has brought us some of the most wonderful memories. We hope that it brings you the same.