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There’s only one way to tackle life, enjoy a day at the Lake!

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Smart TV, fireplace, table football, books
Marina
Pool
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

There’s only one way to tackle life, enjoy a day at the Lake!

Ready for a great time on the lake? Its unique location is made for tons of fun and water sports. Want a grand view of the fireworks? You’ll be able to view them from the dock or take your boat around the corner for a spectacular view. Dock is in deep water and ready for your boat. No need to rent a canoe, paddle boat or kayak. They’re ready for your water fun right here. Refuel your boat or jet ski in a jiffy at Aqualand marina. This lake house is the package you've been dreaming about for a memorable family vacation. Look no further, book with us, because this is an experience your family will remember for a long time.

This 1900 sq ft home has a well-appointed kitchen, family room with foosball, bar and relaxed seating. Picture windows bring lake views to you anytime you'd like. Dining available on the deck as well as outside the back door.
Laundry Room is outside of the kitchen. Sleeping quarters boast a spacious primary bedroom with fresh/clean linens, 2nd and 3rd bedroom, sleeps a total of 8.

Lot’s of wildlife abound. Feed the deer from the front porch. Fish off the dock. Swim in the cove. Lot’s of activities here at the home or a 12 minutes’ drive brings you to Margaritaville for waterpark fun.

Come make memories with your family.

Property manager

Michelle O'Neal

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table football
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1950 sq ft (181 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Life At Lanier Buford
Lake Life at Lake Lanier Buford
Lake Life at Lake Lanier Private vacation home
Lake Life at Lake Lanier Private vacation home Buford

About the area

Map
Buford, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 1 min walk
  • Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course - 13 min drive
  • Mall of Georgia - 14 min drive
  • Sunset Cove Beach - 15 min drive
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Di Folco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Breeze - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Over the Top Burger Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Twisted Oar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is There’s only one way to tackle life, enjoy a day at the Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at There’s only one way to tackle life, enjoy a day at the Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at There’s only one way to tackle life, enjoy a day at the Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is There’s only one way to tackle life, enjoy a day at the Lake! 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).

There’s only one way to tackle life, enjoy a day at the Lake! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay
Highly recommend. Everything you need to enjoy a stay on Lake Lanier. Well appointed, including kayaks and a great dock. Attentive host. Great location. Enjoyed watching the deer from the dining room window. 5 stars all the way!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay on the lake
We were in the Atlanta area for a teen baseball tournament for one week. We wanted to stay by the lake so that we could relax and have fun in our off time. The house was right on the lake. The property was beautiful. We used all the kayaks, paddle boats and canoe in the lake. The house had everything we needed for our stay including everything we needed to cook meals. Michelle was very responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Lake Access
Super flat, easy and short path to dock and lake. Plenty of space insides d on deck. Couldn’t have had a better host who was highly communicative.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
My family stayed here 3 nights and it was a wonderful experience. We appreciated the quiet neighborhood, access to the lake, and the cleanliness of the property. The paddle boat, kayaks, and canoe were great for our teenagers to spend some energy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

McFee's

Convenient and close to lake
The house fulfilled our need for a weekend stay, while attending an event. The host made sure that we had everything that we needed and the deer were entertaining.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAYLOR S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Lake House
If you are looking for a place that your family can stretch out and feel comfortable, this is the perfect location! All the water toys make it a lot of fun to be down at the water and play in the lake. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and Quiet stay at Lake Lanier
Wonderful cozy family home with Lake views. Appreciated personal touches and thoughtful amenties. Enjoyed the easy access to hiking trails during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed for NPFL bass tournament
Great location and property. We had enough parking for five trucks with boats and will definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph S., Middleburg Fl

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Week
Property was clean and well stocked. The host was a pleasure to work with. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia/Michelle P., Stanhope

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family reunion spot!
We went to celebrate my grandmother's 93rd birthday(she lives nearby), and had the added bonus of having many different family members that are disbursed throughout the east coast come together here. The kitchen size was great for many people to be in helping cook a meal, lots of seating inside and outside for our bunch, and the amenities are a fantastic bonus. Swimming and fishing off the dock, kayak and paddle boat trips, taking pictures on the water at susnset. Its close to lots of things including Margaritaville which was a fun day trip. The main bedroom bed was very comfortable, as was the day beds in the den. The water pressure was great, which is important for me at the end of the day. The laundry room was spacious, and the coffee bar was nice to have. Host was very responsive and great to communicate with. Lots of nice decor/plants, it definitely felt homey. All of my family loved the house and property and made several comments about how great it was that I found it for our occasion. 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time on the lake
We greatly enjoyed our stay. The house is well decorated, and has everything you need. I appreciated the ceiling fans in each room and the easy to operate central air that kept the house cool in the Georgia heat. The kids enjoyed the foosball table. It was so nice to have everything we needed provided to enjoy the lake. The paddle boats, canoe, kayaks, noodles and floaties made it easy to get out and have fun. I was thankful to not have to pack those things or rent them. The host Michelle was very nice, responsive and attentive. I would stay here next time I come to Lake Lanier.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S., North Charleston

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Unwind
House was in a great location; a quiet waterfront home just minutes from shopping and dining. The house was just what we were looking for in a weekend getaway. There were deer roaming everywhere which the kids loved. We would gladly come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
We had a wonderful stay at Lake Lanier! Michelle was the best host! she was sweet enough to accommodated our flight schedule, beautiful house and view off the dock! Super nice porch sitting. The Lake house everything we needed to make our stay completely comfortable! Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time!!
We loved sitting on the dock in the evenings. Kids swam, used the paddle boats to explore, deer would come and eat every morning and evening! Great location and kids loved the Foosball table.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake House in Great Location
We have stayed in several lake houses on lake Lanier and this was by far our best experience. The house is in a great location close to shopping and restaurants. We enjoyed swimming and using the paddle boat and 2 Kayaks. One of the best things that separates this house from others is the very easy walk down to the dock. This was the first lake house where my In-Laws (in their 80’s) have been able to walk to the dock and enjoy the view. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun place
This property was very comfortable and was a unique getaway. Plenty of seating for my family of six plus 5 more visitors. Well stocked with supplies and a great location! Michelle was a great host and we hope to stay again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Weekend at Lake Lanier
This was a fantastic stay. Excellent property and communication. The house is perfect for a relaxing weekend. Located in a safe area. Although we did not use, there are alot of amenities on site. The house was clean, comfortable and simply perfect for our needs. We will return when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay and Great Location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and our host could not have been more helpful and thoughtful. This is a wonderful house that I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tobin W., Noblesville, IN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
Wonderful property in a great area. The lake is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JANINE G., Palatine,il

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic month long summer stay
Michelle’s place is a quiet cove that opens to a body of water perfect for water sports before getting to “big water.” We waterskied, wake boarded, tubed, canoed, paddle boarded, and floated in the lovely warm water! Jet skied up to Gainesville! Ate, drank at Pirates Pete, fish tales, pig tales, twisted oar. Went to dueling pianos in Buford. And we went to Margaritaville! Every morning, I sat up on the dock with Cup of coffee on her comfortable chaise lounges. No biting bugs up there and best view!Most of the time it was like our own private lake! Her house was nicely air conditioned, spacious for 8 to play games in her living room. The fosse ball was fun! The kitchen was plenty big and well equipped. The blender rocked for great drinks! The washer dryer were really big. The extra fridge was great! Beds were really comfortable. We tubed the chatahoche, biked the beltline, did the trolley tour of Atlanta, got the city pass ( coca come museum, civil rights museum and Aquarium. Golfed x3! I recommend it all! We had our 3 adult 20 something year old kids snd few friends. We made great memories and really maximized our stay! The location for all the things were great. Plus we had hardly any rain. Any store you might need is 20 minutes. Thanks Michelle!!!!
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darla N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Weekend Getaway
Michelle is an amazing host and the house met all of our needs! She has lots of little touches that makes you feel at home. The property is in a quiet little cove and the deer will come out daily to say hi! My friends and I will be visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
This property was so relaxing. We booked due to a conference and didn't realize at the time how essential the quiet and relaxation would be. We had the best time and Michelle was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Home away from Home
I usually don't offer reviews but our stay inspired me to share our wonderful experience!! The home was very clean and comfortable and we felt safe and had every accommodation there that we wanted and needed. My kids want to live there hahaa! Even the next door neighbors on each side were friendly--we met them while hanging out at the dock. Anytime one travels there is always a question of the unknown/unexpected before arrival...and trust is a two way street where the host opens up his or her home to others to respect while staying, while the guests hope for the accurate fulfillment of what they sought out for lodging and accommodations. We were very pleased with everything, and absolutely thank Michelle and trust Michelle and will be returning. I can only say wonderful things and highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
We enjoyed our last minute getaway to this cozy lake house! The kitchen is much larger than it appears in the photo and the kitchen was well-stocked with everything we needed to cook breakfast, lunch and dinner! Our family enjoyed using the canoe and paddleboard - with plenty of life vests of all sizes available! We also enjoyed the chimera which we used to make smores! There were also a plethora of games available for our kids to stay entertained! Commutations with Michelle were a breeze - she provided great tips and was always prompt to respond, both before we arrived and after we were there. It is a peaceful and quiet area
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing stay on Lake Lanier
We really enjoyed our stay. The property definitely met our needs and had nice touches like an enclosed deck that we enjoyed. My daughter and I had some fierce football games and my wife and I had fast and reliable Internet to do a little work. The location is great and close to Buford and Sugar Hill. The property owner provided some great recommendations for activities that we really enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022