Lakefront Retreat in a Private Cove on Lake Oconee

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A covered outdoor area with wooden flooring and large windows, featuring wicker furniture and a view of a wooded area.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by trees and a grassy yard.
A paved pathway through a wooded area with trees on either side.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a glass coffee table, and a sofa.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with stools.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Oconee
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Dock

Explore the area

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Buckhead, GA
  • Place, Lake Oconee
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Sinclair
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Georgia College
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First Floor Primary Suite

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Primary Suite

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

First Floor Primary Suite Bathroom

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

Upstairs Bathroom 4

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

Upstairs Primary Suite

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Retreat in a Private Cove on Lake Oconee

Escape to The Shack at Sugar Creek, a Lake Oconee getaway nestled on a quiet 1.2-acre wooded lot at the end of a private cove. Thoughtfully remodeled in 2018, this home blends modern comforts with the charm of lake living. If you're looking to unwind, reconnect with nature, and enjoy lake life away from the crowds, this is the perfect destination.

Conveniently located just ½ mile from the Sugar Creek public boat ramp and marina, the home offers easy access to some of Lake Oconee's best boating, fishing, and water recreation.

Relax and Enjoy the Outdoors

Spend your mornings sipping coffee on the large screened porch overlooking the water and your evenings gathered around the fire pit under the stars. The peaceful cove setting provides a relaxing backdrop for watching wildlife, paddling the shoreline, or simply enjoying the sounds of nature.

Guests have access to:

* Private wharf dock suitable for pontoons, fishing boats, kayaks, and paddleboards
* Canoe
* Double kayak
* 2 Single kayaks
* Fire pit area
* Spacious screened porch with a beautiful tin roof and lake views

Comfortable Accommodations

Updated in 2018, the home offers all the comforts needed for a memorable Lake Oconee getaway with approximately 1,900 square feet of comfortable living space with room for family and friends.

Sleeping Arrangements

* First-floor primary suite with King bed
* Upstairs primary suite with Queen bed
* Two additional upstairs bedrooms, each with Queen beds

Bathrooms
* 3 full bathrooms
* 1 half bathroom

A True Lake and Nature Experience

One of the things guests love most about The Shack at Sugar Creek is its natural setting. Surrounded by mature trees and located directly on the water, the property offers a peaceful escape from everyday life.

Family Friendly

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Before You Book

To help ensure our home is the right fit for your vacation, we'd like to share a few details about the property and its natural surroundings.

* Lakefront & Wooded Setting: The Shack at Sugar Creek is nestled in a peaceful, heavily wooded area directly on Lake Oconee. One of the things guests love most is the opportunity to enjoy nature, wildlife, and the tranquility of the lake.

* Outdoor Elements: Because the home is surrounded by trees and water, outdoor spaces such as the dock, screened porch, fire pit area, kayaks, and canoe may occasionally have pollen, leaves, spider webs, insects, or other natural debris despite regular maintenance and cleaning.

* Lake Conditions: The property is located in a natural cove. Floating vegetation, pollen, driftwood, and other lake debris may occasionally move into the cove due to weather, wind, and water currents. These conditions can change daily and are part of the natural lake environment.

* Wildlife & Insects: As with most lakefront homes, guests may occasionally encounter deer, spiders, insects, birds, and other wildlife. The home is professionally maintained and regularly serviced for pest control; however, it is impossible to eliminate all insects in a natural outdoor setting.

* Watercraft: Complimentary use of the canoe and kayaks is provided for guests to enjoy the lake. While we routinely inspect and maintain them, they are stored outdoors and may occasionally require a quick rinse before use.

If you're looking for a peaceful lake retreat surrounded by nature, boating, fishing, wildlife, and beautiful sunsets, we think you'll love The Shack at Sugar Creek.

Security

For the safety and security of our guests and property, two outdoor security cameras are mounted on a tree in the backyard. The cameras monitor the driveway entrance and backyard area leading toward the lake. There are no cameras inside the home.

Come experience the slower pace, peaceful surroundings, and natural beauty of The Shack at Sugar Creek. Whether you're boating, fishing, paddling, or simply relaxing on the porch, you'll find everything you need for a memorable Lake Oconee getaway.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
No need to strip the beds, we’ll take care of that for you!!
Leave any used towels hanging up in the bathrooms.
Trash will need to be taken with you when you leave. There is a nearby convenience center. We do not have trash service.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2182713vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 security system and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Buckhead

Located in Buckhead, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lake Oconee and Carmichael Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Oconee Park II and The Plaza Arts Center. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Buckhead, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Oconee - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Oconee Village - 18 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Reynolds Plantation Golf Club - 28 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Lake Sinclair - 34 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Georgia College - 55 min drive - 65.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪El Agave - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lake Oconee Bistro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Italian Chop House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Retreat in a Private Cove on Lake Oconee pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Retreat in a Private Cove on Lake Oconee?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Retreat in a Private Cove on Lake Oconee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Retreat in a Private Cove on Lake Oconee?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Retreat in a Private Cove on Lake Oconee located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at a beautiful place. Location was great also thank you you really enjoyed it.!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J.D. C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay it was a great quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were 100% happy with the accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right on the lake! Beautiful area! Everything was clean and ready for us. Don’t hesitate, book this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasmeen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome weekend at this house! The scenery was gorgeous, and the house was perfect—super clean, plenty of space for all of us, and really family-friendly. Simple rules, no stress—just a great time! Also great communication with owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful house directly on the lake. Great communication from the hosts with clear instructions. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reese H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tonya w.

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

A great memorial day weekend

Had a relaxing stay in a wonderful property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
Thank you Tonya, we’re glad you had a relaxing visit! We’d love to have you back!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Victor J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
I was very disappointed with the cleanness of the home. The screened in porch area was not clean it was very dusty and dirty with spider webs, and the fire pit area wasn't clean. The towels in the bathrooms were stained and didn't appear to be fresh. There were tiny bugs in the bathroom corners that we had to sweep up. In the master bathroom on the 1st floor there was a dead wasp on the top window curtain. The home needs a thorough cleaning inside and outside.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location tucked on a quiet part of the lake. Very function layout and perfect for our weekend with our 3 small children!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My grand daughter loved the dock and the wide open space to play outside. We celebrated my daughter’s 30th birthday and your place worked out great for everyone. We brought our fishing boat the dock was great! We loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2025
So glad you and your family enjoyed our place. You’re welcome anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake S.

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

Great Stay

Really enjoyed how nice the house was, used the grill, made smores at the fire pit, upon arrival it looked like it had been a while since anyone had stayed there, overall very happy with the house, the price was great, would definitely rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Life on the Lake

We enjoyed our stay at the Lakehouse. Accommodations were clean and comfortable with nice finishing touches. The screened back porch was a cool hangout spot. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter G.

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

Perfect location on lake!

Perfect property for quick get away. Boat ramp (literally) 2 blocks away! Shallow water but perfect for pontoons and jet skis. The walk to the dock is effortless; not a steep leg burn :)
Very protected inlet to lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Wonderful lake house!

My family loved staying here during the weekend of my daughter’s wedding! It is a beautifully decorated, clean, & very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Katherine, thank you for the positive note and very happy to hear the wedding and your family's stay went well. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jason & Stacee were excellent to communicate with. They were extremely fast at responding. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2025
Brooke and her family were the perfect guests. They’re welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Golf get-away

Great location, lovely well appointed house! This was perfect for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Fishing stay

The house was great it met all our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2024
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay Laurie, hope the fishing went well!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay L.

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

wonderful place to relax

this is lovely house for a family - and the location on an inlet was perfect. Jason and Stacee were great communicators, including offering suggestions for favorite restaurants in the area and boat rentals. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2024
Thank you Kay! We're so happy you enjoyed your time at our favorite get-away spot!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

We had a great time by the lake

Overall the experience is what we expected. The stay was clean and comfortable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2022
Thank you for the review Christopher, we appreciate you choosing our home. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

O G.

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

Our Stay

Many thanks to Jason and Stacee on accommodating us this weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2023
Come back anytime! Appreciate all the communication, happy holidays to you and your family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat D.

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

Family Weekend

Our family gets together for a Georgia Bulldogs football game one weekend a season. We stayed at this property and it was perfect for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2022
Thank you for the great review Pat! We're so glad you enjoyed our home. Go Dawgs!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joseph n.

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

Perfect Getaway

Great weekend with family. Kids loved kayaking and smores at night. Great layout of home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2021
Thanks Joseph, so glad the family enjoyed your time away and had fun kayaking! Ours love it too!
Verified

8/10 Good

John G.

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

Oconee

Great location. Comfortable 4 bedroom on the lake. We would book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2024
Come back anytime John!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

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

Great girls weekend get away

We loved the facility and the amenities that were there. even though it was a short visit we all loved it. we'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2023
So happy to hear you enjoyed your time at the lake! Come back any time!

About the host

Hosted by Jason & Stacee Brown

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We're a family from Florida who appreciates the simple things in life: being on the water, spending time with family and friends, and escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life. When we're not working, you'll usually find us on the water, exploring new places, cheering on our kids at activities, or enjoying time outdoors.

The Shack at Sugar Creek is our happy place, and we're excited to share it with guests looking for a peaceful Lake Oconee getaway.

Why they chose this property

Our family purchased this home because we fell in love with the peaceful beauty of Lake Oconee and the opportunity to slow down and spend quality time together. What started as our own family getaway quickly became a place we wanted to share with others.

We love mornings on the screened porch, afternoons on the water, and evenings around the fire pit watching the sunset through the trees. Whether you're here to boat, fish, paddle, explore the lake, or simply relax, we hope you'll create lasting memories just like we have.

As hosts, we strive to provide a comfortable, welcoming retreat where guests can unplug, reconnect, and enjoy everything Lake Oconee has to offer.

What makes this property unique

The Shack at Sugar Creek is not a resort or a crowded waterfront development. It's an authentic Lake Oconee lakehouse experience. Located in a quiet natural cove surrounded by trees and wildlife, guests can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors while still having all the comforts of home.

From the private dock and complimentary kayaks to the screened porch and fire pit, every part of the property invites guests to relax, unwind, and experience lake life at its best.

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