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Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier

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Exterior
Property grounds
10 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Buford, GA
  • Popular LocationLake Lanier3 min walk
  • Popular LocationBuford Dam Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMargaritaville at Lanier Islands24 min drive
  • AirportAthens, GA (AHN-Ben Epps)70 min drive

Space details

10 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, sleeps 30
1672 sq m
Bedroom 1
    4 bunk beds
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
    1 king bed
Bedroom 5
    1 single bed
Bedroom 6
    1 queen bed
    1 sofa bed
Bedroom 7
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 8
    1 queen bed
    1 sofa bed
Bedroom 9
    1 king bed
Bedroom 10
    1 king bed
    1 sofa bed
Bathroom 1
    Combined bath/shower
Bathroom 2
    Combined shower/bath
Bathroom 3
    Shower
    Bath
Bathroom 4
    No shower or bath
Bathroom 5
    No shower or bath
Bathroom 6
    No shower or bath

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier

In an expansive but private cove overlooking a scenic view of tranquil blue waters of Lake Lanier, there is a luxurious sanctuary where time stands still.
Gated masterpiece ten-bedroom estate instilled with Old World charm is the epitome of elegance and comfort. Extensive grounds are yours to explore, numerous picturesque sceneries such as a fire pit area, and scenic terrace, swimming pool and heated spa.

Entering the custom-made castle doors at the main level, you will find the two-story impressive foyer framed by a curved staircase. An arched entrance will lead you into the two-story grand room crowned by a stone fireplace and floor to ceiling windows overlooking an open terrace with breathtaking views of the lake.

In a fully equipped Tuscan-style gourmet kitchen you will find a build-in authentic italian pizza oven, professional-size griddle, and built-in warming trays. Your guests can enjoy picturesque views from a spacious breakfast area or sit down in a more formal dining room at the 12 foot dining table. You can nestle in for a quiet conversation, a good book or a game of chess by a fireplace in the paneled, English-style library or the cozy rustic log-framed family room.

The master suite on the main level provides a private and spacious space with two sitting areas equipped with a wet bar, his and hers separate closets, a massive master bathroom with jacuzzi bath built into a travertine pedestal.

A curved set of stairs will lead you to the west wing of the upper level that hosts a cozy study and five unique luxuriously set private bedrooms, each equipped with its own separate full bath. In the east wing of the house, there is a large game room and an adjacent nautical style private bedroom suite with a separate kitchen, a private bedroom with a queen-size bed and a full bath, as well as another separate room equipped with 4 bunk beds.

The terrace level is an elegant spacious area with exquisitely crafted bar with antique mirrors, a paneled billiard room, poker table, Parisian style salon, and a movie theater that fits perfectly for hosting lavish social gatherings. Through two sets of French doors, the indoor space blends beautifully with the lower terrace area overlooking the lake. A private hallway will lead you to another beautifully appointed bedroom with full bathroom privately tucked away.

With accommodations and amenities that will comfortably meet the needs of up to 30 in-house guests, it can serve as a perfect option for large family gatherings and corporate retreats that will turn into the memories of a lifetime.

the Master Bedroom on the main level, 8 bedroom on the upper level, 1 bedroom on the lower level (designed for elderly). no elevator. however, there is an easy slope to the lower level from the back of the house.

Property manager

Victor

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 10 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 12 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 18000 sq ft (1672 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Buford

Located in Buford, this holiday home is on a lake. Mall of Georgia and Sugarloaf Mills are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. Travelling with kids? Consider Georgia Sewing & Quilting and Big Splash Interactive Fountain. With jet skiing, water tubing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 3 min walk
  • Buford Dam Park - 6 min drive
  • Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area - 6 min drive
  • Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course - 16 min drive
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 26 min drive
  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Pizza Di Folco - 4 min drive
  • Zaxby's - 7 min drive
  • Bare Bones Steakhouse - 9 min drive
  • The Twisted Oar - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier located?

This family-friendly Buford holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Lanier, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Buford Dam Park. Chattahoochee River and Bona Allen Mansion are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home in a beautiful setting
The home is amazing and it was such a great place to bring a large group. As other reviews have said, it could use some updates, but we thoroughly enjoyed the place and will comeback next year! The property is not in Buford and it was listed as such. It is in Gainesville on the backside of the lake. Hopefully VRBO corrects this. The owner was great to work with.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good venue for big family gathering
Our family of about 30 enjoyed a week here at the end of December. The house is so big, it is almost disorienting at first! Our people loved the large bedrooms with baths; the play spaces inside and out; the short walk to Bethel Park with 3 great foot trails and boat ramp and beach access; the commercial quality kitchen with a griddle big enough for 15 pancakes at a time and real commercial pizza oven. And the spaces you could go for a bit of quiet. The owner met me at the check in, which I really appreciate. And he responded quickly when the Jacuzzi was not working on day one, getting a repair person out same day which is great. But overall communications with owner were sparse and not very responsive in the 10 or so months between contract and our stay. He only communicates through the vrbo app. So, he responded when I really needed him to. Several mattresses (7 of 10) need replacement, some very badly. If you have a group with sensitive backs, this is deal breaker. As others have noted, there are some mice in the pantry (so put food in tubs). I wish we could have gotten the fireplace in the library working. It was ideal fireplace weather, and that is a beautiful retreat. Also, we had one game table that was already broken collapse while there. We took pictures and notified him and the owner was good about not having issues with it. Thanks for an excellent stay with great memories!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Shari H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Awesome house but need major TLC!
The house is huge & accommodates many people with lots to do but it needs major updating & a better cleaning service. We had to run straight out for cleaning supplies to clean mold off toilet seats & get Drano for many sinks that wouldn’t drain. The pool table had sticks with no tips so my husband fixed those. We never got the fireplaces working & it took quite the effort to get the hot tub running. They need new couches all through the house. They should be embarrassed by the wear & tear of them!!! The kitchen is large & great for space but was a challenge to cook thanksgiving dinner in. They need new appliances badly. Bring extra bath towels & paper products if you choose to rent here. Also.. it’s lake view but not lake access. We didn’t realize that. Great view though! So overall we just felt like for the money we spent to rent this house it should have been updated & felt nicer. The kids all felt like we were in a run down castle. It was kinda sad really! But our family time was still great and we will rent another big house again.. just not this one.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat and Tom E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
What a perfect place to gather our family and celebrate a chance to be together. With ages 1 to 85, our 22 member family enjoyed all the wonderful space and comfort of this expansive home! Places for work meeting when needed and lots of tables for puzzles and games. Great gathering places everywhere and rooms for movies, basketball, ping pong, etc - no end to the activities availability. Bedrooms and bath choices to accommodate everyone in comfort. Lots of cooking with an amazing pizza oven and large griddle plus the “normal” kitchen. A pantry filled with many sizes of cooking equipment and various electric appliances. Oodles of dishes and silver. Perfect for a large group. Of course, the pool was busy every day and the hot tub a nightly past time. Lots of visiting on porches and the beautiful views of Lake Lanier - a few days with a boat rental and fishing added to all the fun. All in all - a perfect place. Thanks to Victor for his timely attention. Thanks for a great week!! Tom and Pat
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Thelma L., Ebensburg

Large home
It was very roomy. Many broken parts and outdated decor. Two tv's working with apple for the whole house. Pool was great as well as location. Not spotless. Toilets clogged easily. Many ants by the pool. Landscaping was not optimal. Loved the pizza oven. Ice makers didn't work anywhere but the laundry and it was small for a place that could sleep 30. Sleeping that many required sofa beds. Absolutely great entertainment....chess, roulette, poker and pool table, badmitten, volleyball, theater room, dance room, some pool toys, hot tub.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Room for all
This house is amazing. It is huge and has so many great places to gather. The large kitchen with pizza oven was perfect for feeding a crowd. I will say, the house does need some updates but you can not beat the view!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views!
Took a group of high-schoolers and adults. Great stay! Great area. Loved pool and hot tub! Lots to do without having to leave! Spacious and well supplied!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger D., Roswell Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Get Togather - 15 members
We loved the property - only one hour from our home. Easy access to all family members. Magnificanat facility. Lots to do on site - we did not leave the site. We hiked, played all the games available at the facility and even laid out a pickleball court on the drive way. We did all our meals there - used the pizza oven, green egg and the large stove grill. Two members of the family are great cooks - they enjoyed using the facility.. It did take us one day to get the thermostas adjusted properly (there were so many) Our trip was in January, - a summer trip would have allowed us to use the pool and spa.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING property with enough room for everyone!
This property is really spectacular. There are so many rooms and almost all of them have their own full bathroom! The Kitchen is large enough to host and cook multiple meals at the same time and the dinning space is large with a long table. They also offer additional folding chairs and tables for a nominal fee and they were in great shape. Worked well for our large group! The house is a little older so scale your expectations. There were a few little things like a doorknob that fell off and a kitchen drawer that was broken upon arrival, but that is too be expected on a house this age and of this size. It was not a big deal at all. The Kitchen was stocked with a bunch of utensils and the pantry had pots and pans. Most of the pans were not usable, but they did have a set of HexClad pans that were AMAZING! They should replace the pots with those too and they will be all set (people tear up the teflon stuff so quick). The Theatre room was spacious and comfortable and had cable and the option of viewing Netflix if you signed in. Hulu was not supported on that TV. Perhaps it just needs an update? We especially enjoyed the real fireplace in the main living room and purchasing wood from a local vendor through Facebook Marketplace was easy. The Outdoor pool and hot tub were also a hit! However, the hot tub controller is really tricky and can make it difficult to get the heater working. Would love to see another style option like a simply "push button" that turns on the heater. It took a while, but by day #2 we had it on and hot. I would suggest turning that on the moment you arrive so it's ready when you want to use it. There were a few bugs that showed up, but again, this is a huge house that backs up to the woods so expect that. I would just make sure you put the food away so you don't attract anything. The only real negative was communication with Victor. He was great, but it took forever for him to reply which made it hard to plan sometimes (as we were trying to get more info in advance). Overall it was a wonderful experience and we definitely look forward to coming back to this amazing house!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Cheryl T.

Sad
I’ve throughly enjoyed staying at this property a number of times over the last couple of years. It truly is amazing but… it’s starting to fall into some disrepair. It’s not as clean as it use to be … some of the bunk beds are broken … one of the pull out sofas didn’t have a mattress … I enquired about additional sheets for the sofa beds during our last stay and was told to look in closest … there weren’t any … had to pull top sheets off of other beds to try to make due. There not enough towels when you have over 20 people staying in the house. And last but not least …. The bugs. I understand that this property is on a nature reserve and not pesticides can be used outside but the amount of spiders and roaches inside were just too much this time. The pool, hot tub and view at this house are incredible. Landscaping needs a lot of attention.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022