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Waterfront Luxury: Refreshing Your Soul w/ Your Own Oasis In the Midst of It All

Family-friendly holiday home with outdoor pool, steps from Lake Lanier

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On the shores of Lake Lanier, this paradise offers 45 easy steps to the dock and lake. Enjoy spectacular views from every room, a private swimming pool with bar, TV/Stereo, grill, fire pit & hot tub. Relax with numerous indoor & outdoor games like corn hole and volleyball or explore local activities including boating and fishing.

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9.2 out of 10
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5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

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

Waterfront Luxury: Refreshing Your Soul w/ Your Own Oasis In the Midst of It All

Located on the south shores of Lake Lanier, offering 45 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 tandems & 2 singles, fishing, and I provide the gear, all at no extra fee, 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, heated swimming pool w/ bar, TV/Stereo, grill, fire pit & hot tub. There's a pool table, a ping pong table, numerous indoor & outdoor games, such as corn hole, volleyball, basketball, ladder golf; a dock w/ a party top & 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 popcorn & coconut oil provided, the Best margarita machine, and the fish fryer!
Main floor: cali 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. On the Main Floor, you will also find a fully equipped kitchen w/ all appliances, including a double oven that 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, crock pots, 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, laundry detergent & Fabric softener is also supplied. An open living rm w/ a wall of windows overlooking the lake, 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 with pellets 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 & entertainment center w/ 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 cali 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 w/ propane tank provided. There's 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. There's 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, when laundering the linens to be provided, a hypoallergenic detergent will be used, 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 ho!ding the base of a beautifully 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!"

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Griddle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside in designated areas.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Hall Co. has strict noise ordinance. As with most resorts, outside amenities close at 11pm, such as the pool/ hot tub.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Please, contact owner for specific info.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed outside in designated areas.

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: Please, contact owner for specific info.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Buford, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lanier and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, while Everett's Music Barn and Gainesville Theatre Alliance are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Make time for Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, or head to an event or a match at Road Atlanta. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Buford travel guide
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Buford, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier
    Lake Lanier
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Atlanta_PerimeterMall_6127550_0005
    Perimeter Mall
    38 min drive - 62.3 km
  • Atlanta_EmoryUniversity_6127540_0004
    Emory University
    42 min drive - 64.7 km
  • Mall of Georgia
    14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
    15 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Rico's World Kitchen
    7 min drive
  • Tchin Tchin Coffee
    6 min drive
  • Off The Rails Mexican Cantina
    6 min drive
  • Sonia's Mexican Store, Buford
    6 min drive
  • The Twisted Oar
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Luxury: Refreshing Your Soul w/ Your Own Oasis In the Midst of It All have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Waterfront Luxury: Refreshing Your Soul w/ Your Own Oasis In the Midst of It All pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Luxury: Refreshing Your Soul w/ Your Own Oasis In the Midst of It All?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Luxury: Refreshing Your Soul w/ Your Own Oasis In the Midst of It All?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Luxury: Refreshing Your Soul w/ Your Own Oasis In the Midst of It All?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Luxury: Refreshing Your Soul w/ Your Own Oasis In the Midst of It All located?

This family-friendly Buford holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Lanier and Bona Allen Mansion. Margaritaville at Lanier Islands and Georgia Sewing & Quilting are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Waterfront Luxury: Refreshing Your Soul w/ Your Own Oasis In the Midst of It All Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 85 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic for large family gathering. Plenty of room to spread out. Kayaks and fishing were certainly a bonus. Any questions or concerns were promptly addressed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jameka B.

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

Great stay, manager accommodating

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Great Lake Property

We had a wonderful time at the lake house! Geri was great and made sure we had everything we needed. The dock was amazing with the kayaks and canoe. The teens enjoyed fishing and we rented a boat for some extra fun on the lake. Great house for multiple families!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susanne R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lake Lanier

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly O.

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

Family vacay 2024

This property was wonderful. Plenty of room for 3 couples, my 23 year old son, and two young grand children. There are various areas for family togetherness as well as space to retreat when necessary:) the location is great. Somewhat remote (in a good way) but close to so many things to do. The dock area and lake were amazing. We watched the Margaritaville fireworks from the 2nd story deck on July 4th and 5th. Everyone enjoyed the hot tub, pool, and well appointed kitchen. Geri, the owner, was very helpful and accessible. True southern hospitality. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

A Retreat Feel

This house is definitely a home away from home! So serene and comfortable. The owner thought of everything and truly make you want to stay there forever. The house is listed as 7 bedrooms but it is only 5 bedrooms. The loft should not be considered a bedroom nor the closet that has beds in it. All in all, I would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Friend Meetup at the lake

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P., Coppell, TX

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

Nice Getaway

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View was beautiful!I don’t think we ever said “I wish his house had…”It is stocked and had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanci M.

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

Great stay on the lake!

Great stay at Shagrila! Geri could not be more gracious. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So awesome!!! Everything as described.Gerri was very attentive and quick to help us and respond. She went above and beyond! The beds were all so comfortable and everyone had enough space to move around the view was absolutely breathtaking and not a long walk to the dock. We had three boats with plenty of room! Kitchen has everything and more, plenty of linens, towels and paper goods for the week! We will definitely be back again.. The best visit to Lake Lanier ever!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

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

Great time

Had a great time during our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

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

Nice big place

Everything we wanted was there and the hostess was especially nice and easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fritz H.

Had a great time with the whole family and kids!!

Very convenient and close to the Lake and all of Lake Lanier’s amenities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

charles j.

Best vacation ever

Beautiful experience, very friendly people and the home is very romantic and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol Q.

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

Awesome place for a family vacation!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Matt G.

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

Lake house stay

Overall, the property was well represented by the listing and was fully stocked with everything you may want to enjoy some time at the lake. There are some maintenance issues that need to be addressed but beyond struggles with pool cleanliness they are all manageable. The owner is fantastic and really tries to make sure that everything is set for your visit. She lives right next door and is available it seems like instantaneously. She even messaged us after the visit to ask if we’d left something behind.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lou D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family vacation

very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

Awesome vacation!

The house was spacious and Geri is an excellent host. Lake Lanier is a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM M.

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

Great house

Great house for large group. Owner tries hard to satisfy all your request.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B., Medford Lakes, NJ, USA

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

Great house, responsive owner

We had a great time at this large and comfortable property. The owner is very responsive and the lake is beautiful!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shirey V.

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

Geri Is a SUPER Host!

Perfect weekend! Great location!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allie L.

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherri C., Bradenton,FL

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

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021