The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
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Near Lake Lanier
10 bedrooms9+ bathroomsSleeps 30
Popular amenities
Balcony
Spa pool on site
Private pool
Toys
Barbecue
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Gainesville, GA
Lake Lanier
Place, Lake Lanier
6 min walk
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
Place, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
51 min drive
Chateau Elan Winery
Place, Chateau Elan Winery
55 min drive
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree)
Airport, Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree)
66 min drive
Rooms & beds
10 bedrooms (sleeps 30)
Blue Bedroom 9
1 Queen Bed
Brown Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bunk Bedroom 8
4 Single Bunk Beds
Gold Bedroom 7
1 Queen Bed
Green Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
Grey Bedroom 6
1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed
Harlequin Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed
Master Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Red Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
Swan Bedroom 10
1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed
9 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms
Brown Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Bunk Bathroom 8
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Gold Bathroom 7
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Green Bathroom 5
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Grey Bathroom 6
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Lower Level Black Bathroom
Toilet
Lower Level Yoga Room Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Main Floor Hallway Bathroom
Toilet
Main Floor Laundry Bathroom
Toilet
Master Bathroom 1
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Red Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Swan Bathroom 10
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier
7-day minimum stay.
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.
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Property # 1299187vb
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
About the area
Gainesville
Located in Gainesville, this holiday home is near a water park and on a lake. The Cumming Playhouse and Smithgall Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Countryland Golf Club and Hampton Golf Village. Travelling with kids? Make time for Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, or head to an event or a match at Road Atlanta. With jet skiing, water tubing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 51 min drive - 54.7 km
Perimeter Mall - 53 min drive - 74.2 km
Chateau Elan Winery - 55 min drive - 51.2 km
Getting around
Gainesville Station - 24 min drive
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
Fish Tales Lakeside Grille - 28 min drive
Subway - 6 min drive
Papa John's Pizza - 10 min drive
Branch House Tavern - 24 min drive
Pelican Pete's Tiki Bar & Grill - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier?
As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier on 18 September 2026 start from NZ$2,958, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Luxury Chateau With Soaring Views Over Lake Lanier?
On-site parking is available at the 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 Gainesville holiday home is located on a lake, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Lanier, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Oaks Miniature Golf and Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park. Sawnee Mountain Preserve and Countryland Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is our third year in a row staying here with 17-20 guests and every year we have had a great stay. We stay for a week to nine days each year and my team loves it!Any time there is an issue, the owner is quick to remedy the situation and is great to work with from start to finish!
James G.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
cassie h.
5 May 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We made the best of our stay here and enjoyed the pool, basement and patio. The house is in need of some serious upgrades and needs some major renovations and cleaning. We were disappointed in the condition of the home, no lake access and had several issues with things not working. Even though there are several TV's in the home, we were only ever able to watch 1 tv in the living room on the first floor or the 1 tv in the basement theater. We like to watch tv before bed and felt uncomfortable being far away from little ones at night. The other TV's aren't smart TV's and have no television service so they were un-usable. The front door has a horrible honey bee infestation- literally thousands of bees. 2 of our children have a severe allergy so this made us uneasy. The homeowner did come to spray halfway through our week long stay. We also had issues with the hot tub not working or warming, which the homeowner also came and fixed. Some rooms had dead bugs on the floor, furniture and carpet had stains and walls had marks and water damage. The pool area is missing tiles, has cracks and trees/weeds growing out what was once beautiful spillways. This house is beautiful and the view is breathtaking but it is in major need of some TLC. We definitely wouldn't pay this price tag again to stay here- we felt it was way over priced for the condition. If you need a large place for a big group though it is perfect- it could probably sleep 100 easily!
We had a great time here. The place is spacious and well-maintained. The view is beautiful, the outdoor area is beautiful, and the house is just stunning. The whole property was behind private gates, so we could walk around and enjoy the pool and hot tub without worry. Will definitely keep this on the list of places I'd come back to and recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing vacation.
This property is amazing and the views are incredible! the house is perfect for large groups/families.This is the second time we have stayed there and would look to stay there a third time if we come back to GA to play our spring break tennis matches.
James G.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
John S.
30 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice house but not very clean. we checked in at 6:30 pm Master bed wasn’t made and there wasn’t in linen to be found and the room wasn’t clean. It’s a very big house but needs a thorough cleaning
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!
Diane R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Kay T.
10 August 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful week at this amazing property, but we did have some issues with the cleanliness of the property.The VRBO listing also lists the lower level bedroom as suitable for the elderly, but this home is definitely not appropriate for anyone with mobility issues. The sloping path to the lower level is stepping stones leading to a grass path, so would be difficult for anyone with mobility issues.
The house is huge and fun. 3 game rooms. Great space for 20 people to gather and relax. We did see a few Palmetto bugs during our stay. We would do it again.
tim d.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Andrea V.
28 June 2023
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
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!
We came across this gem while looking for a place to host a family reunion. This house is one of a kind with so much space both inside and outside and amazing views of the lake. This upscale house makes you feel like you are on retreat in Tuscany or South of France.
We had a fantastic time. Thank you Victor for accommodating our needs. We are looking forward to coming back!
Victor S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Richard S.
18 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Family annual gathering
We love the property and location. We enjoyed interacting with the host. Our only frustrations were related to the cleanliness of the kitchen and appliances. The outdoor furniture was also in need of updating or repairs.
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and look forward to visiting again soon.
This made my third return to this property…. It’s an amazing house with lots of space. We always have such a great time when we are there. Never a need or a want to leave. Victor is great to work with.
Amazing house. A bit dilapidated but nothing to make us not want to rebook for next year. Had some group members complain about the worn out mattresses when we arrived, I told Victor and he showed up the same day and with 2 new mattresses. That is great service! Pool is fantastic but the surface can rough up your feet, highly recommend water shoes. Will be back!
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 here with 28 of my dearest friends. The property was amazing! Sometimes felt like I had the house to myself! Victor was great to communicate with and respond quickly! We will come back! Maybe next time we might let our husbands come with 🤣😉
Let me start off by saying we loved the place. There were 33 of us and it was very accommodating. We had everything we needed.The place is very close to Walmart, Publix, Sam’s, and Costco. Just a few notes…the property needs to be kept up. There are lots of dead landscaping around the pool, the deck around the pool is flagstone and it is in need of a good pressure washing. The house itself just needs to be cleaned and the carpeting throughout needs a steam clean. The floors and carpets were filthy. Some things I would suggest while staying there is bring more washcloths…we ran out but we had 33 people. We did use the laundry daily. I give the place 4 stars because we absolutely fell in love with it. Just needs a thorough cleaning and some fresh landscaping added. We will come back if we come to this area. The view is incredible.
30 family members had a wonderful time and plenty of space. The pool, hot tub and other outside spaces were well used. The house was more than spacious enough. Could use some updating but was clean. Would suggest having more cold storage. A full size refrigerator/freezer would be great downstairs and maybe a mini fridge in the bunk room kitchen.
Property photos looked amazing and had everything a large family get-together needed. Pool was nice with limited seating with four lounge chairs and one table and chairs for a large group of 20+. Carpets were dirty/stained, palmetto bugs found continually throughout the house. Fire ants all around house/walkways and bees nest in front entry. Wallpaper peeling off, sauna tubs with mold. House needs a refresh. All information was shared with owner.
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.
Roger D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Thelma L.
24 July 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
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.
This is the second time we have stayed here for or golf trip to tpc sugarloaf. While it’s about 45 min from the course my members found the place amazing. It accommodated. 16 of us with no problems. The members loved the place and everyone plans to come back again in the spring
We used the outside facilities and the kitchen was perfect. I find victor a pleasure to work with.
With any review everything can’t be perfect. But the only criticism I could find is that I would like the glasses in the kitchen replaced they are getting worn out.
But then again that seems to be a trivial complaint
Thank you victor for all your help
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