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Wow views@ Family-friendly Lake Oconee! Dock! Grill! Firepit! Hot-tub! PetsOK!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Less than an hour from UGA in Athens, Lakeside Family Retreat offers a serene getaway amidst nature. From the back porch of this airy A-frame, enjoy quiet sunrises over the lake with morning coffee and catch occasional passing boats from the jasmine-covered gazebo's 'back porch' swing. With a private dock featuring a glider for sunbathers and sunset watchers, plus paddle our Old Town canoe to explore nearby coves.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9153 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer

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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.

Wow views@ Family-friendly Lake Oconee! Dock! Grill! Firepit! Hot-tub! PetsOK!

Less than 90 minutes from Atlanta or an hour from UGA in Athens, you'll find much to do here at Lakeside Family Retreat all year round. (Click "View More".) From the back porch of this airy a-frame, enjoy the quiet sunrise over the lake with your morning coffee. Catch the WOW views from much of the house and watch passing boats from our jasmine-covered gazebo's 'back porch' swing. There's a sand box with stairs into the water and the glider on our private dock is a favorite roost for sunbathers and evening sunset watchers. Paddle our Old Town canoe to a nearby cove. If it's warm, swim, float, fish, boat or picnic. In cooler weather, our fireplace, fire-pit and hot tub add to the 'cabin in the woods' feel. The gas grill and full kitchen are always available; restaurants are nearby, or meals can be delivered, if you just don't feel like cooking.

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Jet skis, pontoons and other craft can be rented nearby and we're a short walk from the Sun Life Marina (formerly Waterfront on Lake Oconee) with its public boat ramp. Good shopping and antiquing can be found in neighboring Madison, Eatonton and Greensboro. A multiplex movie theater is about 15 minutes away near a Publix grocery store. And you'll be within 10-15 minutes of restaurants like the Mellow Mushroom, Silver Moon or El Agave. The Ritz Carlton complex is about 20 minutes away if you feel like a cocktail on their veranda. Several golf courses, tennis centers, hiking and biking trails and other sports activities are within that same 10-30 minute range, though what is open and available for public use may vary with the season. Within 40 minutes are places catering to shooting and hunting enthusiasts, off-road vehicles, horseback riding, archery and other outdoor adventures. There is an Uncle Remus Museum nearby in Eatonton and 'Andulusia,' the home of Flannery O'Conner, is in Milledgeville.

Parking, vehicles and boats: Our carport, driveway and parking area will accommodate a maximum total of six vehicles, including boat trailers. RV's are prohibited by local ordinance. Up to two boats can be moored at our private dock. Please don't drive across our grass; public boat ramp is at Sun Life Marina, where you turn onto our dirt road.

Pets: The owner approves pets individually; guests are asked for details on breed, age and weight. Our limit is usually two. Local Putnam County Ordinances require dogs to be leashed or otherwise contained at all times.

Baby on board? We have a "Pack N Play On the Go" for guest use. Let us know you need it.

OUR APPROACH
At Lakeside Family Retreat, it is not our goal to provide pristine, designer-decorated rooms. We're aiming for a livable, family atmosphere, sort of a 'funky, cozy' vibe, where you can relax and enjoy the spectacular view and the many joys the lake has to offer. The Retreat is perfect for a multi-generational family vacation or holiday celebration; a small birthday or retirement acknowledgement; bible study group, "just-the-girl’s" getaway; fishing retreat or golf buddies get-together, etc. The hot tub, fireplace and fire-pit also make it popular for a romantic weekend to celebrate an anniversary or other 'couples' milestone. Guests of all descriptions and their well-behaved pets are most welcome! (Service animals are exempt from the pet fee; just let us know if one is coming.) We would love to host you!

***Specials and Discounts
Last minute (within two weeks of stay) and other discounts are possible; check dates and the system will make adjustments where possible or ask. The automated system will not take a reservation for the same day so use the 'contact host' button if today is when you want to come.

Our Putnam County Short-Term Vacation Rental License is Number STR-039364

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Porch/Decks are only appropriate smoking areas.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,650 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Avoid behavior offensive to neighbors; keep noise down; leash req'd for pets. Observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Adult supervision req'd for all fires in pit or fireplace and for hot-tub. Fireplace used Oct-May only. No glass in hot-tub area.
Put furniture and tools back as found. (If use grill, clean it. Put folding chairs on rack. Return hatchet to woodbox. Return canoe to rack.)

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Owner approves each pet; leash req'd by ordinance

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Beware: Open stairs; high porch; fire-pit; hot-tub

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Porch/Decks are only appropriate smoking areas.

Payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Eatonton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rock Eagle Effigy Mound and Old Gaol are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Oconee Park II and Colossus of Rhodes. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Eatonton, GA

What's nearby

  • Oconee Park II - 13 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Lake Oconee Village - 17 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Reynolds Plantation Golf Club - 29 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Rock Eagle Effigy Mound - 31 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Lake Sinclair - 48 min drive - 38.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Agave - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lake Oconee Bistro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wow views@ Family-friendly Lake Oconee! Dock! Grill! Firepit! Hot-tub! PetsOK! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Wow views@ Family-friendly Lake Oconee! Dock! Grill! Firepit! Hot-tub! PetsOK!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Wow views@ Family-friendly Lake Oconee! Dock! Grill! Firepit! Hot-tub! PetsOK!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Wow views@ Family-friendly Lake Oconee! Dock! Grill! Firepit! Hot-tub! PetsOK! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Oconee and within 9 mi (15 km) of Oconee Park II and Lake Oconee Village. St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital and Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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