WOW views@Lake Oconee! Pvt Dock! Grill! Firepit! Hot-tub! Canoe! PetsOK!

Eatonton, Georgia
$425 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

You'll find much to do here at Lakeside Family Retreat all year round. (Click View More.) We have a surprisingly convenient location: Less than 90 minutes from Atlanta, from UGA in Athens or from Augusta's National Golf Club. From the back porch of this airy a-frame, enjoy the quiet sunrise over the lake with your morning coffee. Catch the WOW views from much of the house and watch passing boats from our jasmine-covered gazebo's 'back porch' swing. There's a sand box with stairs into the water and the glider on our private dock is a favorite roost for sunbathers and evening sunset watchers. Paddle our Old Town canoe to a nearby cove. If it's warm, swim, float, fish, boat or picnic. In cooler weather, the fire-pit and hot tub add to the 'cabin in the woods' feel. The gas grill and full kitchen are always available; restaurants are nearby, or meals can be delivered, if you just don't feel like cooking.

We're always improving. Take a look at our photos and come see what's changed!

Jet skis, pontoons and other craft can be rented nearby and we're a short walk from the Sun Life Marina (formerly Waterfront on Lake Oconee) with its public boat ramp. Good shopping and antiquing can be found in neighboring Madison, Eatonton and Greensboro. A multiplex movie theater is about 15 minutes away near a Publix grocery store. And you'll be within 10-15 minutes of restaurants like the Mellow Mushroom, Silver Moon or El Agave. The Ritz Carlton complex is about 20 minutes away if you feel like a cocktail on their veranda. Several golf courses, tennis centers, hiking and biking trails and other sports activities are within that same 10-30 minute range, though what is open and available for public use may vary with the season. Within 40 minutes are places catering to shooting and hunting enthusiasts, off-road vehicles, horseback riding, archery and other outdoor adventures. There is an Uncle Remus Museum nearby in Eatonton and 'Andulusia,' the home of Flannery O'Conner, is in Milledgeville.

Parking, vehicles and boats: Our carport, driveway and parking area will accommodate a maximum total of six vehicles, including boat trailers. RV's are prohibited by local ordinance. Up to two boats can be moored at our private dock. Please don't drive across our grass; public boat ramp is at Sun Life Marina, where you turn onto our dirt road.

Pets: The owner approves pets individually; guests are asked for details on breed, age and weight. Our limit is usually two. Local Putnam County Ordinances require dogs to be leashed or otherwise contained at all times.

Baby on board We have a Pack N Play On the Go for guest use. Let us know you need it.

OUR APPROACH
At Lakeside Family Retreat, it is not our goal to provide pristine, designer-decorated rooms. We're aiming for a livable, family atmosphere, sort of a 'funky, cozy' vibe, where you can relax and enjoy the spectacular view and the many joys the lake has to offer. The Retreat is perfect for a multi-generational family vacation or holiday celebration; a small birthday or retirement acknowledgement; bible study group, just-the-girl’s getaway; fishing retreat or golf buddies get-together, etc. The hot tub, fireplace and fire-pit also make it popular for a romantic weekend to celebrate an anniversary or other 'couples' milestone. Guests of all descriptions and their well-behaved pets are most welcome! (Service animals are exempt from the pet fee; just let us know if one is coming.) We would love to host you!

***Specials and Discounts
We give a 10% discount for Last-minute reservations (booked within two weeks of stay date) and also for weekly stays (7 days or more, except on Holidays). Enter your dates and the system should make adjustments where appropriate or ask the owner. The automated system will not take a reservation for the same day so use the 'contact host' button if today is when you want to come.

Our Putnam County Short-Term Vacation Rental License is Number STR-2026-209

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1650 Sq Ft (153 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Carport And A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Dock Firepit Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    Dutch English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    3 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: Porch/Decks Are Only Appropriate Smoking Areas. Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 03:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

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Review Review

  • Jan B.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2026

    Stayed Apr 10, 2026

    The lake house was quiet and relaxing and exactly as it was pictured. The lake was beautiful at sunrise and sunset and with all the windows it was mesmerizing. The property was very clean and the host was so helpful with any questions we had. We will definitely stay here again in the future.

  • Gordon T.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2026

    Stayed Apr 7, 2026

    Beautiful property on serene Georgia lake. What a great place to relax and unwind.

  • Jeremy S.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    Beautiful setting and great hosts

  • Amanda W.

    Submitted Mar 20, 2026

    Stayed Mar 17, 2026

    Great location, perfect for our family trip. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating so everyone could spread out and relax! Beautiful lake views

  • monica s.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2026

    Stayed Mar 12, 2026

    Love the hot tub and fire pit.

  • Sara C.

    Submitted Mar 11, 2026

    Stayed Mar 6, 2026

    We did have a pet that I didn't realize was coming, but he was very good and enjoyed his stay, too! The friend who brought the dog realized when she got home that there was one of your knives in her pet's food container. If you will provide a mailing address, he wants to mail it back. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting in your lakehouse and would love to visit again sometime.

  • Kim H.

    Submitted Jan 11, 2026

    Stayed Jan 8, 2026

    Casual cozy cabin and super clean. Beautiful views.

  • Rina R.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2025

    Stayed Dec 24, 2025

    A well-equipped, very comfortable house with a spectacular view of the lake, in a very quiet area for the enjoyment of the whole family! I recommend it 100%.

  • Renata D.

    Submitted Dec 5, 2025

    Stayed Nov 28, 2025

    Amazing house, very clean and cozy! The lake view is amazing, even though it was cold, I was able to put the kayak in the lake and row the boat! Amazing thanksgiving weekend!

  • Kristin J.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2025

    Stayed Nov 22, 2025

    Cabin location was fantastic for using our Freedom Boat Club reciprocal membership benefit. We loved the view of the lake while having our coffee in the morning and using the fire pit at night.

  • Christina S.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2025

    Stayed Nov 13, 2025

    Wonderful home with an outstanding view! We very much enjoyed our stay

  • Joe and Carrie C.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2025

    Stayed Nov 1, 2025

    Everything was very nice, the host, was informative and helpful and clear. The amenities were very nice, clean and well appointed.The view was gorgeous on a nicely landscaped and tree'd lot. The neighbors were friendly and quiet. We enjoyed our time away from city life.

  • Cornelius S.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    The lake views were breathtaking and we enjoyed the dock area while we fished. The house was very comfortable and we also enjoyed the porch area in the morning. The grill was perfectly placed for easy cooking and passing into the kitchen. Only one small problem was the use of the microwave it kept locking up after every use. King size bed was very comfortable but it was the only bed we used. Overall great place to enjoy the lake.

  • Dakota C.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Beautiful views and a relaxing stay

  • Frank N.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Beautiful place and location. We will definitely be back for another trip

  • Roger M.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    We had such a wonderful stay at this lakeside property! The home was everything we expected: clean and comfortable, with cozy spaces to spread out and relax. The best part was, of course, the lake itself. Waking up to the peaceful water views and spending time outside made the trip truly special. Whether enjoying coffee or dinner on the porch, playing with our dog in the backyard, or just watching the beautiful sunsets each night, it was the perfect getaway. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, and memorable stay right on the lake!

  • Mary F.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Lovely time had by all. Beautiful view. Great place to float. Love the screened in porch!

  • Christi B.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    The house is great! Clean, well stocked. Love the porch. Beautiful lake lot. Hope to stay here again.

  • Jacquelyn S.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay at this property. We liked the easy walk to the dock, the big view of the lake, and the screened porch. Inside, we liked all of the space and the board games that were provided. The owner was very responsive with questions. The only negative was the kitchen could do with a deep clean and be better stocked for cooking.

  • Mark M.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    My family had an amazing getaway week at this fantastic lakehouse. Its got everything you need: gorgeous sunset view, easy lake access, excellent lake location, proximity to shopping, amazing hot tub, & friendly, helpful owners. 5 stars only because I can't give it 6!

  • JoLynn B.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Love the convenience of this property & suits our family perfectly. This was our 3rd stay here. We will be back next summer

  • Deb J.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    Wonderful brief stay with family. The grands loved fishing from the dock, swimming, and fishing again. Open floor plan and dining table large enough to seat us all together. Since we were only there 3 nights, we didn’t utilize the fire pit, grill, or hot tub but all looked as shown. Recommend visiting the Georgia Safari in Madison. We all loved the experience of this new animal conservation park.

  • Denise S.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    My husband and I celebrated the July 4th holiday with our daughter and her family. We had a great time. Our granddaughters had so much fun playing in the sand, swimming and riding on the boat. The house had everything we needed to have an enjoyable weekend. The layout was perfect, family stayed in the loft giving them a little privacy. The boat ramp was super convenient. Got to see some great fireworks. Thanks John and Gail for hosting our first trip to Lake Oconee. When can we come again?

  • Katherine L.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    Wonderful view of the lake and sunsets. Plenty of space in the house and we love the screened porch. We love that it’s dog-friendly. We have stayed here multiple times and never been disappointed.

  • Edward P.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Perfect location for us! Great space and we enjoyed the lake Every day. Close proximity to the wedding Venue and convenient for picking up groceries, but very secluded and peaceful on the property!

  • Amber A.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    We were very happy with our accommodations. The house was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. The owners were excellent in communicating with us regarding an issue they were dealing with at the house. We would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a relaxing time spent enjoying family.

  • Mindy S.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    Our stay was great!

  • Josh Parker R.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    This is a great location on the Middle to South end of the lake. Super quick ride to Redneck Island on the water and maybe 20 minutes to Jumping Rock. This home is tucked away in a great location on the lake. The sunsets are amazing. It rained on and off some during our stay we occupied ourselves with the hottub and back porch chillin and card games. Thank you for opening up your home to us. God Bless!

  • Joy H.

    Submitted May 2, 2025

    Stayed Apr 28, 2025

    I love to return again and again to this A frame beauty directly on the lake. Quiet mornings with a pot of coffee listening to birds singing. The home is casually elegant and well appointed. I have stayed with a small dog and also with a group of girlfriends.

  • angel m.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2025

    Stayed Apr 15, 2025

    This is the third year we have booked this house and we love it. The huge screened in porch overlooking Lake Oconee and the aframe style with windows all the way to the ceiling is what first got my attention. You can relax inside or outside on the screened porch and have amazing views of the lake. Also it has shade trees everywhere so it is a little private getaway.

  • Paul A.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 9, 2025

    As a first-time VRBO user, I am genuinely grateful for such an outstanding experience, which has set the bar high for future stays. The house was impeccably clean and thoughtfully stocked, even providing firewood for the fire pit. The breathtaking views and the host's exceptional communication truly enhanced our visit. If you haven't yet explored Lake Oconee, I wholeheartedly recommend planning a trip there and staying at this remarkable property.

  • Jimmy W.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2025

    Stayed Apr 5, 2025

    House was what we expected. great location. when we need to talk to the owner he replied quickly.

  • Derek K.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2025

    Stayed Mar 20, 2025

    Great property. Being our stay was in March, I would love to enjoy some summer nights there. We will be going back!

  • Helen W.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    3 couples stayed for the weekend and it was perfect. Plenty of room with the porch and dock. It is wonderful for everyone to hang out together. Lovely view on the lake and eady to get to.

  • Debbie W.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    We had a delightful stay at the lake house. The house was clean and well-supplied. Everything was in good working order. Lake access was excellent and I really enjoyed watching the sun rise over the lake each morning through the large picture windows. We enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit and dock. Thank you Gail and John.

  • lakelyn b.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 6, 2025

    This is a cozy place to stay for a quick weekend trip. A little outdated, but still cozy and nice. We enjoyed fishing on the dock and in the canoe. There was plenty of room for our entire family and pups.

  • Garry W.

    Submitted Feb 2, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    Great place, will return

  • Taylor M.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2025

    Stayed Jan 2, 2025

    We enjoyed a quick trip for some rest and relaxation with our dog. The house was clean, well maintained and large enough for several people. The house is right on the lake on a large lot with beautiful views. We would definitely recommend this rental and plan to rent again!

  • Allie A.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 31, 2024

    We had a great stay. The property was beautiful, just as pictured. Comfortable beds and very clean place. We had two questions for the home owner while there and he answered quickly and was able to help. Would definitely return.

  • Theresa H.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    My husband and I are visiting our daughter and family from Canyon Lake, Texas. As we once owned a lakefront lake house on Table Rock Lake we always look to find lakes wherever we go. We were all delightfully surprised at your charming lakefront lake house with an amazing setting. Though it’s winter we all enjoyed the hot tub, the beautiful views and well designed floor plan. We also thoroughly playing games by the fireplace with a cozy fire.We definitely hope to rent again this summer to enjoy the water next time!,

  • Toney W.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2024

    Stayed Dec 14, 2024

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  • brad s.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    Great property!

  • Don S.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 13, 2024

    Backyard was everything. Kids loved the sand pit. Quiet and serene. Perfect.

  • Ronald R.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 7, 2024

    A perfect get-away! This has cozy spaces to enjoy the gorgeous view of the lake from dockside to the spacious screened in porch or the living room. The house was very clean and well-stocked. John and Gail made the check-in and check-out process easy and responded quickly with any questions, even accommodating us with an early check-in after a long drive to escape a FL hurricane.. It is a quick drive to shop in Lake Oconee Village. We loved this property and would definitely stay here again when returning to the area.

  • Adam G.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Sep 29, 2024

    John and Gail were great about accommodating refuge for our family during the hurricane. Great place for family and beautiful view of the lake!

  • Dawn T.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    This property had everything that my Dad loves! Lake, hot tub, porch swing and room for all of us to enjoy time together. I highly recommend!

  • Mary Lynn S.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2024

    Stayed Sep 23, 2024

    This was a beautiful setting, wonderful house, great location. The town of Eatonton close by has great restaurants and shopping. Harbor Golf Club close by was beautiful. We did not have kids with us but this would be a great place for family get togethers. Highly recommend. Someday we’ll take our kids and grandkids! John the owner was wonderful to work with, very responsive! Thank you!

  • Heather D.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    We would definitely stay again.

  • Matt

    Submitted Sep 6, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Our family truly enjoyed our stay at this cozy lake house. Would definitely rent again.

  • Rebecca S.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    We had a wonderful time sitting on the screened porch. The view of the lake was amazing

  • Katherine L.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    Great for a relaxing lake vacation, and love that it’s dog friendly. The home is spacious and had everything we needed. The screened porch is great for sunsets or rainy days. This was our second visit and we hope to return.

  • Angela E.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    We had a wonderful stay. House was perfect for our family. The lake was beautiful and the home was cozy!

  • Priscilla F.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

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  • Liz P.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    The owners were quick to reply to messages and very accommodating. The view is beautiful. We enjoyed the shallow lake area with the small kids and deeper water with the adults. We loved the sand area and the easy walk to and from the house. The kitchen was well equipped and we had everything we needed for our short stay. Would definitely visit again!

  • JoLynn B.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    Everything as presented. Great location w convenience of boat dock. John is very quick to respond & helpful. Definitely recommend this VRBO. We will return.

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