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Southern Living Lake Oconee Home in a Cove!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Begin your lake days sipping a hot cup of coffee on the spacious deck overlooking Lake Oconee and its beautiful backdrop of green trees at this charming cottage. Stroll down to the dock where you can tie up your boat or use 2 adult kayaks for a day out on the lake, then relax in front of the smart flatscreen TV or challenge travel companions to games in the game room.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Southern Living Lake Oconee Home in a Cove!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, an arcade/games room and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and 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

About the area

Map
Buckhead, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Oconee - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Oconee Village - 17 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Reynolds Plantation Golf Club - 26 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Lake Sinclair - 36 min drive - 40.0 km
  • State Botanical Garden of Georgia - 59 min drive - 75.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Oconee Bistro - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪China Garden - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪5B’s Barbecue and Brews - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Living Lake Oconee Home in a Cove! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Southern Living Lake Oconee Home in a Cove!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Southern Living Lake Oconee Home in a Cove!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Living Lake Oconee Home in a Cove!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southern Living Lake Oconee Home in a Cove! located?

This family-friendly Buckhead holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Oconee and within 9 mi (15 km) of Oconee Park II and Lake Oconee Village. Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge and Rock Eagle Effigy Mound are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Southern Living Lake Oconee Home in a Cove! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice visit. Interior very clean. Excellent layout with master bedroom downstairs. Need to correct shower door in master, stabilize bannister, pressure wash exterior.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chonsie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property. My gps didn’t take me to the right house but my husbands did. House was clean, well stocked, quiet and amazing access to the lake. We enjoyed the dock and fire pit as well. Grass was super long but they sent landscaping on our last day. Great neighbors as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect! We were a group of girls needing a lake weekend. We had everything we needed. The host was very communicative and helpful when we needed it. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

Lake Stay

Convenient to Sugar Creek marina and nice quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

chantal b.

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

Awesome stay!

The location and place was awesome! They had everything we need plus some. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

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

Quiet retreat on Lake Oconee

Quiet retreat on the lake...beautiful porch to enjoy morning coffee or a meal. Easy lake access!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney M.

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

Beautiful home!

This house was extremely clean, bright and welcoming. The view of the lake is amazing! We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmel S.

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

Weekend 30 celebration

Had a great time on the lake. House was very clean. Enjoyed some family time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie K.

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

Great place

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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Karen M.

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

Sugar Shack

The staircase is very wobbly and is a liability to the owner. All else could not have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

STANLEY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Fill your gas tank

This home was fine. The following comments relate to the Oconee properties in general.Due to the size of this lake, and the long side roads, don't count on your rental, anywhere on Oconee, to be at all convenient or easy to reach from a good road, or near any conveniences. It can be a real issue if your flight or other travel arrangements mean that you could be looking for street signs, addresses and door locks for a long, frustrating time, especially if a particular house does not have good outside lighting. So have a flashlight handy. Once you are inside, you will breathe a big sigh of relief.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornealius w.

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

Getaway

I will be back..please remember me..its 8 now will be gone by 10 thankyou!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate H.

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

Stargazing Wonderland

Lay out on the dock and take in the stars on a clear night- the heavens open up. I haven't seen the night sky so large with the stars shiny in such vibrancy in a long while- very refreshing. The house was very comfortable and the oversized master bed even more so.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

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

Lovely

We wanted a comfortable place to stay in the Madison area for a family wedding. It was 1,000% better than staying in a hotel and made traveling with three littles enjoyable. Love the free Netflix access, easy wifi password, and many other touches that make it easy and pleasant to stay. Life vests are hiding under the bar if you're wondering :) Next time we visit family in the area, I can't see why we would risk staying anywhere else
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

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

Staff gathering for a small business

We had our staff gathering for our small business (3-4 employees only) in this property for the weekend. It was the perfect place! We gathered around the fire pit to share stories at night and grilled bbq during the day. Access to the lake came in handy. We rented out a pontoon. This property is very clean. All necessities were provided. It was also very close to grocery stores and shops. Host responded within a few minutes and even checked in on us by text when we arrived. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND this property for families and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

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

Wonderful Place during a difficult time

My family needed a place to stay during the unexpected passing and funeral for my 54 year old brother. Literally, the property manager was so gracious to allow us early admittance into the property. The outside of the home is very unsuspecting to the amazing view and accommodations once inside. It literally felt like being at home and not near like a rental. we would suggest additional kitchen supplies. But our situation was very different and we weren't in an area where there was easy access to delivery food and we shopped for groceries. We thoroughly enjoyed the board games and playing at the large dining table. It really helped us find a sense of normal during a very sad time. Being close to the marina was very good and it was really a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Arthur R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Very disappointing weekend- Lots of attention needed!

Very excited about the trip to only be disappointed by the property. 1. The curb appeal was awful: Crate Myrtles have overtaken the front of the house and entry into house and to the backyard (needs to be trimmed back greatly); Algae on siding and back of the house; Cobb webs everywhere outside (Chairs, table, all over ceiling); String of light do not work (only 4 light bulbs worked). The outside white couch on the dock has mold and mildew on it. It needs to be thrown out. 2. Inside the home needed much attention: Chairs at the dining room table were dry rotted. Bugs were all on table and floor. Sofa was dirty with stains and dust. In light of Covid, furniture should probably be non-porous (leather like) as opposed to cloth. Walls were marked up bad and needs to be painted and touched up. Bathroom had hair in the tub and sink with several bugs left visible. Bedroom sheets upstairs had bleach stains on it. 3. Please let people know that the phone signal is very very weak. There is a lot of potential for this property. But what I experienced this past weekend was very disappointing. It’s like someone forgot we were coming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jason C.

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

UGA graduation stay

Overall a very nice house. Be careful around the dock as I fell in a hole but the kayaks are a nice touch and we went out several times! House has everything you need - be aware depending on carrier cell phone coverage is spotty.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

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

Cute home

We really enjoyed our stay. The hosts put thought in to the renters' experience which was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Relaxing getaway

Peaceful getaway for a weekend visit. Great location and amenities for renting a boat. Would rent this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larahns W.

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

NICEEE

LUV this place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alphonso K.

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

Nice getaway

It was a nice getaway from the city BBQ too eating s'mores staying on the lake got me wanting to start back going fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom E., Seattle, WA

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

Awesome Lake Stay

Super clean house with great amenities. Loved the kayaks for the lake. Super easy to get to and in a quiet neighborhood. Loved being within 20 minutes of golf, town, and right on the lake. The summers here must be great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

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

Great home on Lake Oconee

We had a great time! The home was well maintained and very clean. It was very homey, we had everything we needed to feel comfortable and Mark was a great communicator. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Great weekend getaway

We had a wonderful time, nice clean lake house with great access to the water. We fished and relaxed during the day and enjoyed s’mores in the evening. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022