Escape Reality! Moments at The Lake Create Memories that last a Lifetime!
About this house rental
Located on the south shores of Lake Lanier, offering easy steps to the dock and lake. This is truly a paradise away from reality. My home offers spectacular views from just about every room, with attention paid to every detail. I want to make sure your stay is care-free! 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, and I have a canoe & 4 kayaks, 2 tandem & 2 single, fishing, and I provide the gear, golfing, horseback riding, zip-lines, water park, state parks, wineries, and just about anything you could imagine. But, then again, you may not want to leave this paradise; as it offers a private swimming pool & bar w/ TV/Stereo, hot tub, and there's a pool table, a ping pong table, numerous indoor & outdoor games, such as corn hole, volleyball, basketball,and ladder golf, a dock w/ a party top w/ plenty of seating, a covered boat slip, and floats for multiple people and for singles. And don't forget about the ice cream maker, popcorn maker, and I provide the popcorn, the Best margarita machine, and the fish fryer! Main floor: *cal king master suite w/ walls of windows w/ breath taking views of the lake, a luxurious bath w/ sep. shower that offers an opportunity to spoil yourself with both an extra large raining shower head & a hand held message wand w/ multiple settings & there's also an oversized soaking tub to day dream about your next lake adventure. Just off this suite there's a bed nook with bunk beds. a full bed on bottom and a twin bed on top. Also on the main floor you have a *King poster bdrm w/ flat screen TV, in fact, all of the bedrooms have TVs except for the Bunk Bed Suite. There is a full bath just a few steps down the hall from the King bdrm. *In the Main Floor, you will also find a fully equipped kitchen w/ all appliances, including a double oven that also offers convection cooking, w pots, pans, glassware, plates, utensils(enough to serve 20+ diners) There's even plastic wine glasses, and plastic frozen mugs to enjoy your favorite beverage pool side or while relaxing in the 8-10 person hot tub! The kitchen also boasts a Keurig One cup coffee maker, a Mr. Coffee Full Pot coffee maker * a party size coffee brewer, 4 slice toaster, Cuisinart Smart Duel Blender/food processor, crockpots, electric griddle, air fryer, electric wine chiller, a party size drink dispenser, a coffee bean grinder, a pasta roller & a generous supply of spices/seasonings, all with paper products included; such as paper towels. And there's bar seating for the non-chefs whose job is to entertain the cook! The Dinning room is formal w/ a table that seats 10+ diners, & there are folding chairs to accommodate the extra folks. You also have a*Full laundry center w/ washer/dryer, iron & board, clothes steamer, and laundry detergent & Fabric softener is supplied. An open living rm w/ a wall of windows overlooking the lake with an entertainment center w/ a TV, Sony Blu-ray disc BVD/DVD home theater system, book shelves w/ some easy reading, a warm fireplace, and comfortable seating. There is a sun deck off the living rm that overlooks the lake w/ a smoker/BBQ pellet grill and pellets are provided; there's also a conversation pit w/ a fire table to enjoy the fireworks on holidays and Full Moon weekends. Upstairs: There's a*Loft, overlooking the Living Room and Lake, with a sleeper sofa w/ entertainment center & gaming TV, wii game console w/ lots of games & exercise discs. There's also a full/queen sized sleeper sofa. Just off the loft, you will find another cal king master suite w/ a poster bed, lake views to die for, a fireplace, sitting area, TV, and an elaborate bath w/ a soaking tub, sep. shower, double vanities fit for royalty. The Terrace level is a whole other house! There's a common area w/ a full kitchen, including a refrigerator w/ ice maker, dining area, bar, pool table, TV, the best frozen drink machine made, an old fashioned popcorn popper, and yes, the popcorn & coconut oil are provided for your enjoyment, an ice cream maker, with Rock Salt provided, an old fashioned hot dog roller, a Smores maker, a chocolate fondue set up, and an extra large fish fryer with the stand and propane regulator and propane tank provided. There's also a Queen sized Safari bdrm w/ a wall of windows, overlooking views of the lake and a shaded patio w/ ample seating to enjoy warm summer nights or you can fire up the outdoor fireplace to take the chill out of the fall night. Here, in the walk-in closet you'll find a poker table top with a full poker set, including multiple decks of card, chips and the whole set up for a great night of bonding with family & friends!There's a Full bath just around the corner. And, you will also find a bunk bed suite w/ 4 twin bunks & 1 twin trundle bed, offering a 5 bed suite with a Full bath. And for the young 'uns entertainment there's air hockey, a giant floor piano, and games & puzzles. High quality towels & bedding, including beach towels, and a lot of hypoallergenic bedding; are provided. And, if needed, I can meet the needs of those who may be highly sensitive or have allergies, when laundering the linens to be provided, just let me know in advance! Each level offers guests' common areas for gathering, as well as space for private moments, and the party dock, just steps away, provides a hammock for chillin' out, loungers for sun bathing, a table and chairs, and a 10' counter-levered umbrella that lights up automatically at night. The swimming pool is something you'd find in Vegas w/ 8' tall Greek goddesses holding the base of a beautifully lit fountain; inspiring relaxing evenings, and joyful days. There's also an entertainment bar, with a TV, a gas fire pit, a gas grill for pool side cook outs, bar stools, loungers tables, chairs cushions, and several umbrellas. The 2 car garage can hold your vehicles, or you can make use of the sitting area & ping pong table. Or, you may want to play a game of basketball, corn hole, volleyball, badminton, ladder golf, or simply go for a bike ride and enjoy the bountiful nature that's all around! You could also choose to get in the pool to play a game of Aqua Volleyball. Your choices are endless! As a past guest remarked, "All you need is the desire to have Fun, because Geri provides everything else!"
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
££££
Reviews
4.6/5.0
Outstanding(68 Reviews)
5.0
Our family gathered at this property for our Thanksgiving holiday and we enjoyed our stay. Property manager, Geri, was hospitable, communicated with us as often needed and was very accommodating. Property was spacious and lake view relaxing. I highly recommend this property for your next vacation.
5.0
A group of 11 of us traveled to Atlanta to witness the Sealmaster Lexus win the championship. The house is an easy drive to the track and was setup really well. We all enjoyed our stay and Geri was a wonderful host! We will definitely rent this house again next year!
5.0
Everything we wanted was there and the hostess was especially nice and easy to work with.
4.0
The house had multiple spaces for sleeping arrangements for family groups with children. The pool was a big hit with the younger kids. The boat dock was able to fit a rented tritoon. Lake is great!
5.0
Great location, and a big house. We had all adults, so some sleeping arrangements were a tad tight, but totally comfortable. Some great rooms for families with kids as well. Deck and lower patio off the back of the home are GREAT views and very comfortable most of the day (sun rises at the front of the house). Location on the lake is convenient to a few marinas for boat rental. 2 kitchens is super helpful, and there are LOTS of kitchen tools. Host is very responsive and quick to help with any questions or issues. 3 private rooms, 1 semi-private room (would be great for family with young kids) and one bunk room, as well as some couch (sleeper) and floor space.
Overall a very pleasant experience - some projects ongoing, would be happy to visit again and see some of the results!
5.0
Great location, and a big house. We had all adults, so some sleeping arrangements were a tad tight, but totally comfortable. Some great rooms for families with kids as well. Deck and lower patio off the back of the home are GREAT views and very comfortable most of the day (sun rises at the front of the house). Location on the lake is convenient to a few marinas for boat rental. 2 kitchens is super helpful, and there are LOTS of kitchen tools. Host is very responsive and quick to help with any questions or issues. 3 private rooms, 1 semi-private room (would be great for family with young kids) and one bunk room, as well as some couch (sleeper) and floor space.
Overall a very pleasant experience - some projects ongoing, would be happy to visit again and see some of the results!
1.0
Geri is helpful and easy to get in touch with if problems arise. We are a large group who likes to stay up late. Learning that there is a strict noise ordinance upon arrival was disappointing. That should be clearly noted in the property description. The neighborhood is lovely but the houses are very close together.The pool is quite nice but after the storm it quickly developed an algae bloom and we were unable/unwilling to swim for the rest of our stay. Geri did contact us and gave updates about the situation but it never resolved. Geri does all she can to maintain the property but it is need of serious maintenance, as mentioned in previous comments. The checkout procedures are in a binder and not on the VRBO website That’s when you discover you can be charged large fees for not closing up the property. We did our due diligence but that should be disclosed before booking the property. Overall we were disappointed with our stay and we won’t be returning.
5.0
We rented this place because of all the amenities listed to keep the kids happy. The kayaks were the biggest hit, along with the huge water float, the pool, piano, pool table and popcorn maker. This place has every gadget you can imagine. I also appreciated that the owner supplied things like paper towels and napkins and garbage bags and spices galore for cooking. If you are older (I am 76) and have trouble walking, you might find the walk down to the dock challenging. The kids did just fine. The stairs up or down inside the house are steep, so I only navigated those once a day and stayed on the main floor. We also had deer walking down the road and feeding at the house across the street, and in the morning, coffee on the upper deck allowed you to watch the bird activity.
5.0
There were ten of us, 6 adult couples and 4 teens/young adults. The house is right on the water, and the kids enjoyed fishing from the dock most days. We had amazing weather!
The house worked well for our needs, with 3 king bedrooms as well as 3 others. The two kitchens came in very handy for a large group.
Geri was a fantastic host— very responsive to all our needs. All in all we had a wonderful week.
5.0
The house was very convenient to Road Atlanta. It was great for cooking and entertaining. The smoker was like new and did a great job. Gerri was a great hostess!
1.0
Plumbing backed up Sat night and owner refused to call in emergency service for plumbing to fix problem. Owner tried to fix herself and at 1 am, after many hours of her plunging and snaking plumbing, we had to ask her to leave since she wasn't getting plumber in anytime soon. She did get toilet on 1 lever fixed, but not on other 2 levels. We could not flush toilet or shower without it backing up into showers and tubs. Multiple families had to leave and go to a hotel and many had to cut trip short and went home early. Also....
Pool was listed as heated, but wasn't heated.
Fire Pit on main lever deck was out of propane and we had to seek out and change tank.
We had to put BBQ together to use it, making our big Sat dinner late and frustrating.
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. There was so much to do and Geri, the owner, was very accommodating. We enjoyed the pool and the lake, and there is so much to do in the area. We had an amazing week!
5.0
Great trip. Gerri is helpful and there to assist however is not over bearing. House was everything we needed. Would definitely recommend
5.0
Any chance to be together with our children and our grandchildren is another opportunity to make precious memories, which we did. This is a beautiful house, and there is ample room to all be together or to find space for privacy. The swimming pool and the lake provided much entertainment, and the fishing was good, as well. Our host was very helpful and attentive to us. Thank you, Geri.
5.0
Great Property
Geri is a fantastic hostess…property has multiple “hang-out spots” including a gorgeous pool and great dock. Plenty of toys available. Easy trip to Buford which has everything you might need for your stay food/alcohol needs. Great grill/smoker as well. We were easily able to host 15 or more people. Could probably use a few updates but that’s a very minor issue. Highly recommend this property.
5.0
Lake Lanier Vacation
Everything worked as expected and the owner is next-door to address any issues. Do not bring anything but a fun time. Everything you need is there in the house.
5.0
Lake Fun for All
A very comfortable house for all ages. Lots of lake “toys”. Canoe, kayaks, and floats.
Easy distance to other places we wanted to go. Grandma, daughters and grands had a wonderful week together. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub too.
5.0
My family of 12 was visiting for a wedding and we decided to rent a house for a week. This was the first time I have used VRBO . The house was great and Geri is a wonderful person. If we needed anything, she was right there. Kids always had something to do and the house is located in a cove. Big windows to view the water and it was nice waking up with such a great view. There was plenty of room in the house. We really enjoyed the pool and dock. My siblings were jealous because their houses that they rented were crappy. So next time we visit Georgia, they want to rent this house. I would definitely rent this house again.
5.0
The place was perfect for our lake weekend! We enjoyed dock access for our boat as well as time by the pool. Plenty of sleeping options.
5.0
Great vacation
My family of 12 was visiting for a wedding and we decided to rent a house for a week. This was the first time I have used VRBO . The house was great and Geri is a wonderful person. If we needed anything, she was right there. Kids always had something to do and the house is located in a cove. Big windows to view the water and it was nice waking up with such a great view. There was plenty of room in the house. We really enjoyed the pool and dock. My siblings were jealous because their houses that they rented were crappy. So next time we visit Georgia, they want to rent this house. I would definitely rent this house again.
5.0
Great place for our group!
The place was perfect for our lake weekend! We enjoyed dock access for our boat as well as time by the pool. Plenty of sleeping options.
3.0
Geri was easy to communicate with. Not sure if it was because it wasn’t season. But a lot was tore up and not finished, tile in house, cabinets in outside pool area were all pulled out and wires everywhere. Pool was not clean. Air hockey barely worked and very small. Dishwasher plumbing leaked through to downstairs. She did her best to make things right. Just make sure repairs are completed before renting.
3.0
Could use some work
Geri was easy to communicate with. Not sure if it was because it wasn’t season. But a lot was tore up and not finished, tile in house, cabinets in outside pool area were all pulled out and wires everywhere. Pool was not clean. Air hockey barely worked and very small. Dishwasher plumbing leaked through to downstairs. She did her best to make things right. Just make sure repairs are completed before renting.
3.0
The description was on point, but house needs a lot TLC. Several wall/ roof leaks. Tiles cracked in bathroom sink hat move. Needs painting and upgrades.
5.0
We visited with our multi-generational family that ranged from 7-75 years of age. There were plenty of activities for the kids and adults throughout the house. We visited in January during a cold front, so the temperatures outside were not conducive to lake activities. So to have the games and other amenities available in the house was a blessing! Geri is very quick to answer our calls for assistance.
This is definitely a house to visit! Would love to come back during the warmer months to enjoy the outside amenities!
5.0
Great family location!
We visited with our multi-generational family that ranged from 7-75 years of age. There were plenty of activities for the kids and adults throughout the house. We visited in January during a cold front, so the temperatures outside were not conducive to lake activities. So to have the games and other amenities available in the house was a blessing! Geri is very quick to answer our calls for assistance.
This is definitely a house to visit! Would love to come back during the warmer months to enjoy the outside amenities!
3.0
House needs some TLC
The description was on point, but house needs a lot TLC. Several wall/ roof leaks. Tiles cracked in bathroom sink hat move. Needs painting and upgrades.
5.0
Geri was first class! She did everything to make our stay comfortable. The house had gorgeous views. The outdoor space was spectacular!
5.0
Perfect Stay, Perfect Setting
Geri was first class! She did everything to make our stay comfortable. The house had gorgeous views. The outdoor space was spectacular!
4.0
Nice house, but the heat downstairs didn't work and it was cold! Geri was quick to get space heaters, but she was not really prepared for us to arrive at 5:30pm on schedule. Comfortable beds and beautiful weather! Thank you for being available for our needs.
4.0
Worked well for our situation
Nice house, but the heat downstairs didn't work and it was cold! Geri was quick to get space heaters, but she was not really prepared for us to arrive at 5:30pm on schedule. Comfortable beds and beautiful weather! Thank you for being available for our needs.
4.0
We are a group of 9 cheerleaders and 3 adults that stayed here 2 nights. There is plenty of room to sleep and eat. Pool was great, however neighbors will not tolerate any noice close to 11pm. We tried to accommodate that and made sure girls were inside by then. If you are looking for a place without noise restrictions, I wouldn’t recommend this place. The furnishings and house interior overall work, however, needs to be fixed and possibly replaced. Many items look like there was temporary fixes to last maybe a few more stays but could break very easily. However, overall it suited our needs. Girls had a great time. Geri was very sweet who lives right next door. The lake of course is beautiful. Hoping this home gets a renovation, as we love the location and would stay if improvements were made.
5.0
We had a wonderful girls weekend at the lake. Geri was very responsive and helpful with many details before the weekend and throughout. Would recommend, especially for a big group - plenty of space.
4.0
This house was great for our needs. It had a lot of little extras. Only thing keeping it from 5 stars is that it had been "rented a lot" and some of the appliances, kitchen items, etc were what you would expect from a well used rental.
Neighbors are sensitive to noise after 11PM but host was gracious and helpful throughout our stay.
5.0
Great Property - lots of space and host was very friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Would stay here again.
4.0
Great location and lots of space, but home needs quite a bit of TLC
We are a group of 9 cheerleaders and 3 adults that stayed here 2 nights. There is plenty of room to sleep and eat. Pool was great, however neighbors will not tolerate any noice close to 11pm. We tried to accommodate that and made sure girls were inside by then. If you are looking for a place without noise restrictions, I wouldn’t recommend this place. The furnishings and house interior overall work, however, needs to be fixed and possibly replaced. Many items look like there was temporary fixes to last maybe a few more stays but could break very easily. However, overall it suited our needs. Girls had a great time. Geri was very sweet who lives right next door. The lake of course is beautiful. Hoping this home gets a renovation, as we love the location and would stay if improvements were made.
5.0
Great stay
We had a wonderful girls weekend at the lake. Geri was very responsive and helpful with many details before the weekend and throughout. Would recommend, especially for a big group - plenty of space.
4.0
Something for everyone
This house was great for our needs. It had a lot of little extras. Only thing keeping it from 5 stars is that it had been "rented a lot" and some of the appliances, kitchen items, etc were what you would expect from a well used rental.
Neighbors are sensitive to noise after 11PM but host was gracious and helpful throughout our stay.
5.0
Great Property and Host
Great Property - lots of space and host was very friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Would stay here again.
5.0
Geri,the owner, is next door and at your beck and call
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Buford?
The average price for a rental in Buford is £151 per night. This rental is £516 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Escape Reality! Moments at The Lake Create Memories that last a Lifetime!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Escape Reality! Moments at The Lake Create Memories that last a Lifetime!. Enjoy the water!
Is Escape Reality! Moments at The Lake Create Memories that last a Lifetime! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Escape Reality! Moments at The Lake Create Memories that last a Lifetime!?
We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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