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

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Welcoming you to your very own retreat!
Entrance to your Paradise!
10 chair dining room table, allowing a complete shared experience.
Open kitchen & living room offering an incredible gathering space for everyone!
living room with lake view at dusk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Buford, GA
  • Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Sunset Cove Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bunk Suite

+1
5 Single Beds

Front room/Main level

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master suite/Main level

1 King Bed

Office 1

2 Large Single Bunk Beds

Queem Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master suite

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bunk Bed bath/ Terrace level

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Hall Bath/Main level

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Hall Bath/Terrace level

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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 manager

Geri Chastain
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please, contact owner for specific info.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed outside in designated areas.
Hall Co. has strict noise ordinance. As with most resorts, outside amenities close at 11pm, such as the pool/ hot tub.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended 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. 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.
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Buford, GA

What's nearby

  • Buford Dam Park - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course - 14 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Mall of Georgia - 15 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 17 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Sunset Cove Beach - 17 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Di Folco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Breeze - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Over the Top Burger Bar - ‬8 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.

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).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 79 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steve S.

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

Property manager was friendly & attentive

Geri was very responsive to our needs, even buying a new ice cream maker when we couldn't find a part to the one on property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pete P.

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

Great spot

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth G.

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

Road Atlanta

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

michele s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

ladies weekend

Incredible location on lake, nice home but inside needs tender love and care. Geri, the owner is a wonderful lady.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

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

Vacation

Great trip. Gerri is helpful and there to assist however is not over bearing. House was everything we needed. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

howard g.

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

Family Gatherings

Very nice. Host try’s very hard to accommodate. Lake is fantastic. Water park at Margaritaville was beyond expectation, all ages enjoyed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenda V.

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Golf Weekend

This place was great for 8 guys on a golf trip. Hot tub and pool table were a nice bonus. Was too cold for the pool or lake, so I don’t have any input on that aspect of the property. Geri was very helpful before and during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

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

About the host

Hosted by Geri Chastain

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We built this home about 20 years ago, with the lake being the focal point. I'm constantly making improvements and upgrades.
We're from the area, and can help our guests with information on anything they may need to know. Our Motto is, "May All Those Who Enter As Guests Leave As Friends." With this motto,I believe that it's my job to look out for my guests, and let all know that No matter the time or need, I'm always available. The guests happiness, health and safety is a priority. In fact, my home is cleaned and disinfected in accordance with guidelines from local health authorities. High touch surfaces,such as light switches, door knobs, remote controls & all shared amenities are disinfected, as are all bedding materials which have been properly cleaned. The pillows, pillow protectors & mattress covers are regularly washed in a bleach wash. I absolutely love topping my guests expectations, and as a renowned traveler,I believe in the Golden Rule. "Treat Others as You Want to Be Treated." Unlike a lot of hosts that I've experienced, I refuse to have fees associated with my amenities, well except for the pool heater. But, here again, I will not charge exorbitant amounts. I've seen some hosts charge as much as $200/hour. I charge $100/day, and realistically, I only charge that when the nights get cold or it's quite windy, which releases the heat from the water much quicker. So, to share a little about myself, I thrive on seeing people really enjoy themselves while building memories to last a lifetime!

Why they chose this property

We chose this location because of the location! We're literally minutes away from the best that Lake Lanier has to offer & minutes from Historic Downtown Buford. It's a short, scenic drive to the gold mines & wineries of North GA, and in 30-45 minutes you can be n downtown Atlanta with the Zoo, Cyclorama & the World of Coke. The access is an added bonus. My home is easy to get to, as are the restaurants, the grocery store, and just about anything you can think of. And the folks in Buford are laid back & genuine, which gives the area an aura of the place for Fun & Relaxation!

What makes this property unique

My property offers many unique options that few can compare to. Location, location, location. As well as the unmatched amenities!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests