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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Gainesville, GA
  • Place, Lake Lanier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brenau University
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

With a stay at this vacation home in Gainesville, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Lanier and Regal Hollywood - Gainesville. .This vacation home is 6.7 mi (10.9 km) from Chattahoochee Golf Club and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Smithgall Arts Center.

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brenau University - 21 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 27 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Mall of Georgia - 43 min drive - 29.4 miles
  • Chateau Elan Winery - 49 min drive - 27.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Salad Chick of Gainesville - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min drive

About this property

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

Cozy and serene fishing cabin, Family Traditions, private dock and lake views.

Family Traditions | Cozy Lakefront Escape on Lake Lanier

Where lake days become family legends.

Slow down, settle in, and make yourself at home at Family Traditions, a charming lakeside retreat tucked into a peaceful cove on Lake Lanier. With a private dock, provided kayaks, a wood-burning fireplace, and a sunroom made for gathering, this inviting getaway is all about spending quality time together.

Whether you're planning a fall escape, a holiday gathering, a fishing weekend, or a relaxing family vacation, Family Traditions offers the perfect setting for meaningful moments, friendly competition, and memories you'll talk about long after you've returned home.

YOUR OWN LITTLE CORNER OF LAKE LANIER

Enjoy the beauty of lake life from the comfort of the home. Sip your morning coffee in the sunroom, take in the changing seasons from the two-level deck, or head down to the private single-slip dock for a peaceful afternoon by the water.

Explore the quiet cove in the provided kayaks, try your luck at winter fishing, or simply watch the ducks drift across the lake. Back on shore, challenge your crew to a horseshoe tournament in the backyard. Around here, a little friendly competition is always part of the fun!

A HOME MADE FOR GATHERING

Some of the best vacation memories happen around the table. The fully stocked kitchen gives you room to prepare family favorites, bake holiday cookies, and cook up a feast for the whole crew. Gather in the sunroom dining area for long breakfasts, hearty dinners, and conversations that stretch well into the evening.

When the air turns chilly, light a fire in the wood-burning fireplace. Firewood is provided, so all you need to bring are your favorite snacks, cozy blankets, and a few good stories.

And when it's time to wind down? Settle in for a family movie night with the home's collection of movies and games. Rainy afternoons and cool evenings have never felt so inviting.

COMFORTABLE SPACE FOR UP TO 9 GUESTS

With sleeping arrangements across multiple levels, Family Traditions gives families and groups room to come together while enjoying a little personal space.

Main floor: A king primary bedroom with private deck access, offering a peaceful place to retreat and recharge.
Upstairs: A mix of queen and twin beds to accommodate family members of different ages and group configurations.
Basement: An additional full bathroom for extra convenience after a day of lakeside adventures.

Whether you're traveling with grandparents, kids, cousins, or your favorite group of friends, there's room to make yourself comfortable.

THE MAGIC OF FALL & WINTER

Lake Lanier has a special kind of beauty when the seasons change. Watch the trees transform into shades of gold and crimson, enjoy crisp mornings with a warm drink, and spend evenings gathered around the fireplace.

During the holiday season, bring your family traditions along—or start a few new ones. Prepare a favorite recipe, decorate your days with lakeside adventures, and enjoy the simple pleasure of being together away from the everyday rush.

Even in winter, the lake offers its own quiet charm. Take a peaceful stroll, enjoy the view from the deck, or head to the dock to watch the water and wildlife.

MAKE YOUR STAY EVEN EASIER

Our digital guidebook helps you plan your getaway with useful house information, local recommendations, and discounts on select boat rentals. Whether you're looking for a relaxing weekend or planning a day out on the water, you'll have helpful information at your fingertips.

IMPORTANT DETAILS BEFORE YOU BOOK

Maximum occupancy: 9 guests.
Minimum age for the primary renter: 25.
Parking is limited to 3 vehicles in the driveway. No street or grass parking.
Quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM.
Firearms and fireworks are not permitted.

Please plan accordingly so everyone can enjoy a comfortable, peaceful stay.

COME FOR THE LAKE. LEAVE WITH A STORY.

At Family Traditions, the best moments don't need an itinerary. They're found in coffee on the deck, laughter during a horseshoe match, stories around the fireplace, and one more family movie before bedtime.

If you're looking for a welcoming Lake Lanier retreat where connection comes naturally and memories are made together, Family Traditions is ready to welcome you.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

County law states minimum age 25 to rent and quiet hours are 11pm-7am
Per federal law, no fireworks, firearms, or any other explosives on the property.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Cozy and serene fishing cabin, Family Traditions, private dock and lake views. Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing trip with my boys. Got to fish a lot and spend some time together. Easy walk to the dock and lake. House was well equipped for the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just wonderful! Beautiful views, had fun playing horse shoes and spending time with family we haven’t seen in a very long time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised. No real issues. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As advertised

Everything was as advertised and the host was wonderful!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host could not have been more responsive and helpful before our trip, and she assured us she'd be available if we needed her while we were there. The house was spotless! The driveway is quite steep as is the walk to the dock, which is in a quiet cove. There are plastic chairs and a table to use on the dock, and the view from there across the lake at sunset was gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful peaceful home

First of all the property owner is super super nice! She answers questions very fast and helps you out anyway she can! The home was very clean and so peaceful on the lake! It's very roomy! We had 2 kids under two and the high chair and playpen came in very handy that was at the property! We will return to this rental again if we are in this area.we enjoyed your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

No courtesy

The check-out time listed in the instructions is 11:00 AM. At around 10:15 AM, while we were outside getting ready to leave, a white VW convertible driven by a woman circled the cul-de-sac. She left briefly, then returned a few minutes later and parked directly behind our truck and boat. She didn’t say anything—just waited there until we pulled away, all before the official check-out time. The whole situation made me feel uncomfortable, as if we were being pushed out or evicted. It felt completely unprofessional and disrespectful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and would definitely come back! The property was very clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The lake view was beautiful and made for a relaxing atmosphere throughout our visit. The host was friendly, responsive, and made the entire process easy from check-in to check-out. This is a great place for families with plenty of space to enjoy together. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful and enjoyable getaway. Five stars all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026