Upscale Home with Level Walk To Bay, Stunning Views and Drought-Proof Deep Water Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Upscale Home with Level Walk To Bay, Stunning Views and Drought-Proof Deep Water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Upscale Home with Level Walk To Bay, Stunning Views and Drought-Proof Deep Water located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gainesville villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Lanier and Chattahoochee River. Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

11 December 2024

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Family Fun with a side of turkey

We rented the house the week of thanksgiving. Was great to have the view of the lake; especially in the morning…sunrise, lake, birds chirping, and coffee. The house was as promised the host was amazing to work with! We enjoyed walking down to the lake, the location to shopping, and the games / theater in the basement.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H. R.

25 November 2023

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Great place!

We had children and adults and everyone loved the game room. The entire place was well equipped and so much room. We loved having the lake right outside our windows.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

1 October 2023

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A wonderful weekend getaway!

We had a great family weekend on the lake with kids, adults and grandparents. The space was perfect to keep all ages entertained and feel like we had enough space for all. I highly recommend and Ray is a perfect host! Very responsive and made our experience wonderful!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edmund K.

18 September 2023

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Great house for big groups!

This is a wonderful home that is found at the quiet end of the lake. Boat usage in the cove is wonderful and the place is very relaxing. Thank you again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W., Mt Pleasant

16 November 2020

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Golf trip

Great place to stay and house did not disappoint at all. Everything you need to have a great time from the outside to the inside.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dustin R., Orlando, FL

11 July 2023

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Family Trip

We had a great time staying at Rays house with our family ranging in age between 2 and 72. The house is great, plenty of rooms and amenities and a beautiful walk down to the water. Ray was always quick to respond to any questions and I would definitely recommend staying!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee P.

1 July 2023

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Lake Fun

We stayed at the lake house for 7 nights with family ranging from 1-70 years of age. We had a fabulous time. We spent most of the time on the lake. We rented 2 jet skis which were so much fun, and some extra kayaks which were also a hit. The location was not busy. It felt like we had the lake to ourselves most of the time. The house was great. The kids loved the game room/ theater. There was plenty of space and sleeping areas for our big group. Thanks, Ray!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J., Orlando

27 March 2021

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Loved every minute!

Ray is an exemplary host; the house was clean and had tons of room; the property location on Lake Lanier was dreamy. Renting the pontoon boat was a real thrill for both of our families. I highly recommend any home that Ray is listing. It's obvious that he cares deeply about making sure that you have the perfect family vacation. Also - I highly recommend hiring Ray's contact for an absolutely fabulous tea party!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Connie F.

30 October 2023

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Couples Trips

The place is beautiful and we enjoyed ourselves.However, the description of th property was misleading. One of the first things we try to do ensure that that each couple has their own bathroom in their room. That wasn’t the case. We have some visitors from the outside and we didn’t have any pesticides spray to kill them. It wasn’t enough towels. Overall, we had a wonderful trip and the backyard down to the lake is beautiful.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Julie B.

17 November 2020

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Lots of room

The home felt very spacious with lots of seating inside and out. I liked how they had towels ready on each bed. There was plenty of room for our big group with 3 levels. The kitchen was well stocked. The owner was very responsive. We enjoyed fishing off the dock and sitting around the fire in the firepit. The basement did not have 6 futons as advertised. The owner had some air mattresses with bedding delivered within hours. It would have been convenient if there would have been firewood available for the firepit and gas for the grill. There were spots on the carpet in the basement as if there was a pet accident or drink spills. Overall, it was a great place for our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bob I.

21 July 2016

Good stay overall

The property is spacious, maintained , clean and appeals to all ages. First floor Master is very nice and the basement play room is great and will be even better when complete. It appears that the owner is putting alot of time and effort into the property, new dock and walking bridge. The location is good with limited boat traffic. The pontoon boat rented was excellent. The time stay overall was a good one and we would rent again. There were a few issues that did not cause the overall stay to be unpleasant: o The property was not ready at time we were to occupy, but the owner extend the check out time 2 hrs o There was broken glass on the floor in the garage o There were medications left in an access place that could have been reached by small children o The downstairs was being renovated and was not completely finished o In the back yard there was septic tank leakage

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louise E.

28 August 2017

We did it again! Another wonderful vacation!!!

In 2016 we signed up for a month-long stay at the Northlake property. We had such a great time, that we booked a month in 2017! We were not disappointed! On check in day, we were surprised and delighted with updates/changes the owners had made since last summer! They added a beautiful new fire pit area in the backyard. It was perfect for making s'mores with the children and relaxing in the evenings with our guests! We used everyday the new wide staircase from the upper deck to the backyard and the lake trail. The many updates to the terrace level were appreciated...the finishing of the bar/kitchen area (including a new bottled water dispenser!), new exercise room and additional furniture in terrace bedroom...in the kitchen numerous updates in utensils was enjoyed. We loved the new Keurig coffeemaker! Best of all, everything that we loved about Northlake from our first stay was just the same. A great place to gather with friends and family to enjoy everything that Lake Lanier has to offer! We brought our boat and jet ski and used the kayaks and paddle board that was with the property, so everyone had something fun to try in the water in the quiet cove...the total relaxation of floating on a raft while looking at the clouds, shared laughter as a 3 year old learns to jump off the dock, and the constant feeling of peace while in nature! In the evenings, if we weren't grilling and eating on the expansive deck, we enjoyed the many wonderful restaurants in Gainesville. We also had some adult time in the terrace level with the big screen and watched several movies and even some of the home movies we brought to share with family! All in all, to me a perfect vacation! We are looking forward to summer 2018 at Northlake!

Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E., BREVARD

2 July 2018

Spacious home on the lake with lots of extras

We rented this home for our annual family vacation which included four families. We enjoyed this spacious house which had a king master bedroom with bath on the basement/terrace level. This level, which can be accessed right from the back yard, also had a home theater, pool and ping-pong table, bar and mini kitchen area. The main living area, which can be accessed from the front door as well as through the garage, also had a king master suite complete with full bath, including tub and walk in shower. Also on this level was a game room, living room, dining room, kitchen, den/office area, and laundry area. There is an extra refrigerator in the laundry area which was great for keeping drinks and ice. The outside kitchen/patio is also easily accessed from this level. We loved the gas grill and the big green egg and used these every day we ate in. The upstairs or 3rd level had 3 large bedrooms. One with a king bed, and one with a queen which shared a bathroom. The third bedroom had 3 beds and it's own bathroom which was perfect for our three teenage girls. We rented a pontoon boat from Ray and enjoyed this added lake adventure. If you don't have your own boat, I highly recommend this. Also available are water skis, large tube to pull behind the boat, noodles, kayaks, paddle board, etc. The ropes to tow were included as were the paddles. Although the walk to the dock was relatively easy for most, we had one member who has some difficulty walking down steps and over uneven surfaces, making the trek to the lake challenging, but we solved this with a simple work around. There is a park right next to the house which has a dock, so this family member simply drove to the dock (which has ample parking) and we picked them up by boat. It was a short boat ride to the house dock, enabling us all to enjoy the lake and relax on the dock. We also enjoyed exploring the area of Gainesville and the town of Helen, which is a charming Bavarian themed town with lots of shops and restaurants. Finally, our host, Ray, was responsive whenever we had a question or needed anything.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louise E.

18 August 2016

Beautiful lake house became our home for a month long milestone birthday celebration!

We have boated on Lake Lanier for years. We have always wanted to own a lake home in a quiet place with calm water. This summer, in celebration of a milestone birthday, the Northlake property became our home for a FULL MONTH! We invited family and friends to staggered stays during our rental and enjoyed every minute! Owners, Ray and Carmel were wonderful "hosts" responding promptly to our pre-rental questions and doing everything possible to make our stay perfect! We encountered an issue the first week that Ray handled efficiently. We noted a problem with the septic system. Ray scheduled specialists to analyze the issue, get proper permits and dig up the back yard to greatly expand the leach field (2 year old grandson loved watching that!). The whole process was done quickly (on the day I picked that would least impact our vacation) to replace the original big hoses that had become clogged with tree roots with a new technology system that will be a permanent fix. After a city inspector approved the work, the yard was all back in order while we were on a tour of Helen! For the remainder of our stay, everything worked perfectly! We enjoyed great weather and many hours each day at the lake: swimming, floating, boating, water skiing, riding our jet ski, and sitting in the shaded boat or on the dock. The kayaks were in use nearly every day. The peace and quiet in the cove and surrounding trees was so serene. We enjoyed occasional sightings of a doe with two fawns and a daily visit from a blue heron looking for minnows at the shore. My husband, daughter and son-in-law all have their own businesses and work from home. They were delighted that the house had various places that they could work separately for part of the day and then just a quick walk to lake fun! We enjoyed the Gainesville area: great restaurants, grocery stores, fun shops to explore and GA mountains all close by. All guests reported that the beds were comfortable and bedrooms spacious. We LOVED the master. Wish we could take the spacious bath and closet home! We made use of all the extras in the house: pool table, big tv and outdoor deck for a quiet morning coffee and evening meals. We loved the quiet neighborhood and the walk to the end for a vigorous workout! All guests want to come back and several are hoping to rent the property for their family gatherings! Thanks Ray and Carmel!! Great memories! A birthday to remember! We will be back next summer!!!

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

23 November 2024

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Nice game room

Game room was great - had something for all to do. Bed in lower level had a bug in the sheets - didn’t realize until son in law was bitten several times. Moved upstairs and all was good.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

rob r.

22 September 2024

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Wedding weekend

In town for a wedding for a long weekend. Good vacation property for family. Ray was terrific to deal with and very timely. Also a great resource for a pontoon boat and the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel and Karen M.

27 July 2022

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Ideal lake house

Everything was perfect for our family. Great gathering places to spend time together and excellent private areas to relax and reflect. Special touches were pleasant surprises. Thank you, Ray! We look forward to staying here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Dunwoody

14 July 2022

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Fun Lake Home for Family & Friends

Great home with everything you need - from cooking, relaxing, hanging - nice kitchen w 2 fridges, several eating and hanging places. Nice deck and porch as well as a great basement. Dock, et is nice too - a little bit of hike to the water but not too bad. Quiet part of the lake which we loved and very clean!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

28 February 2022

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Great home on the lake

We just loved staying at this home. Very peaceful and quiet. Loved that there were things to do inside when it was cold out and they had a great outside fire pit area. The owner was very communicative and pleasant. Fabulous stay!

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ilya R.

16 October 2021

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Amazing Columbus Day experience!

We had an amazing time! The place was excellent for you group of families, with amenities and things to enjoy for all ages!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Glenda M.

6 October 2021

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Family Time

House is spacious and comfortable. Air hockey and ping pong competitions were a daily event for this group. 4 star rating is only because no bathroom in the house is actually wheelchair accessible. That will not be an issue for most vacationers so you can consider this home an excellent choice for family time. Owner is easily accessible by text and prompt to respond. Enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

29 July 2021

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Family Reunion at the Lake!

10 adults ranging in age from 83 to 57 enjoyed a wonderful week at the Admiral's Club at Lake Lanier! The home was nicely appointed with multiple refrigerators/freezers/coffee stations and the kitchen had a very large island where we could gather while some did prep work and others cooked. The outdoor grills were used most days and we appreciated the wood and gas being provided. Out door space had plenty of seating on multi-levels and the fire pit, while pretty warm in July was put to use one evening on a just beautiful clear night. The dock became a late evening gathering spot as the seniors sat in chairs (we brought) while we had drinks and snacks as some used the kayaks and SUPs (we rented additional kayaks and the SUPs). The game room downstairs was so much fun with foosball/air hockey and pool all being used simultaneously - never got to pingpong much to our chagrin but maybe next time! We saw deer every day while on the lake and most days in the back yard or around the neighborhood while on our walks. There are grocery stores nearby and we made a Costco run about an hour out to stock up on groceries before we got to the house. Parking was plentiful. We ended up renting a boat and jet ski's off site just because we were worried about the weather and wanted to book closer to the week we were renting. All in all a great time at the Admirals Club and Ray was an excellent Host-very prompt in his replies and a pleasure to rent from. Thanks Ray!!

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

7 July 2021

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Great house for a family. lots to do inside and out. Great Lake!

Very Good Rental

10/10 Excellent

Sue S., Mt. Pleasant, SC

7 July 2021

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Best location on Lake Lanier

Each summer my family and I pick different lake houses to rent for a week. We were a little nervous booking so close to the July 4th weekend thinking boat traffic would be heavy. What a pleasant surprise to learn that this is the quiet part of the lake! We felt like we had the lake to ourselves whether wakeboarding/tubing with the teens or slow nightly sunset cruises with the adults. Always quiet and peaceful no matter the time on the lake. Ray was a pleasure to work with. He was readily available to answer any questions; always responding within minutes. The house was immaculate and we had everything we could possibly need. It is an older home, but he has done a remarkable job updating it. The highlight was the downstairs game room. Once the teens were inside, we never saw them unless they needed food! They enjoyed hooking up their video games or watching action movies on the projector. As a bonus, the house has the best sound proofing of any we have been in. We never once heard the teen boys whoop and holler during their gaming sessions that often go until 3:00 AM! The house is the perfect size for multiple families. We could spread out if needed (to get work done) or be together working on a puzzle in the sunroom or sitting on the porch with a glass of wine. Admittedly, we never turned on the TV in the den, but we did appreciate all the bedrooms having a TV for those that like to nod off to a show. We took advantage of the two kayaks and the paddleboard that were available to use. There were also plenty of beach towels for guests to use. Grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants are all a short ten minute drive away. I highly recommend this property for your lake vacation. You wont be disappointed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna Y.

10 June 2021

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Family Get Away!

Awesome property! Great amenities! Fun times and memories ! Thank you Ray!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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