Thanksgiving, and Christmas weeks available as of now!
Fall is the perfect time to unwind in N. Georgia! Leaves changing, pumpkin patches, apple cider, and stunning vineyards within an hour!
Wine Tour Packages Available:
1. Dahlonega Vineyard Extravaganza: 5 hour tour which includes Wolf Mountain, Kaya, and Calendar Vineyards. Door to Door Transportation for up to 8! (wine flights and food are not included). $50/pp
2. Cleveland Vineyard Extravaganza: 5 hour tour which includes Yonah, Serenity, and Limoges Vineyards. Door to Door Transportation for up to 8 in! (wine flights and food are not included). $50/pp
3. Valentine Scenic Vineyards: Romantic 4.5 hr tour including 2 of the above 6 vineyards! You choose! (wine flights and food are not included). $75/pp
Stunning renovated lake home that is the perfect location for your next getaway or staycation. Fabulous location on the lake as well as 45 minutes from Helen, Blue Ridge, and Dahlonega, Ga, and five of the most serene vineyards in the Southeast!
We offer 600 mb WI-FI-super speedy and 4 Smart Roku TV's with every app imaginable!
Brand new organic Awara mattresses as well as organic bedding.
There is a Private sandy beach to pull up your pontoon or just for swimming!
Our single slip dock has 10-12’ depth and has been recently renovated and can accommodate your boat. A Gainesville Marina is a 10 minute boat ride away.
Boat Rental-Port Royale.
The Gainesville northern location provides year-round views of the open lake and is away from all the crowds that are notorious on the southside of the lake. Come enjoy the beautiful sunset over the water from the sandy beach!
Only 45 minutes from Atlanta Airport! This spacious three story home is perfect for a family vacation or a quite getaway. This home is located less than 10 minutes from I-985 and is close to restaurants, grocery stores, gas, and shopping. Instacart and Uber Eats also deliver.
Bedrooms:
Sunny Daze:
Wake up every morning overlooking the water from the oversized main suite from your new Organic Awara king size bed. The master suite has a 65” Smart TV, walk-in shower with double shower heads, soaker tub, and walk-in closet. Gas lit fireplace with remote offered for those chilly Fall or Winter Nights. If you need to work during your stay, there is a full-size desk and 1 Gig of high speed Wi-Fi!
Sail Away:
Twin single beds located upstairs on the same floor as the Main bedroom with a walk in closet, bookcase full of kids books, and games galore! Bonus en-suite bathroom and walk in closet. Perfect for kids of all ages!
Turtle Time:
Main floor bedroom with new Organic Awara King Mattress. Designated bathroom has a full size bathroom w/ a bathtub.
Roses are Pink
Back Main floor-New Organic Awara Queen Mattress with en-suite full bath tastefully accented with blushing colors! Overlooks the lake!
There are 4 fully renovated bathrooms, 1 for each bedroom so everyone has their own. There’s lots of space for everyone.
Other Ammenities:
Brand new tankless water heater so no one is left with a cold shower. Water filtration system licated at kitchen sink.
There are 4 brand new Qled4K Smart TV’s w/ Roku to enjoy Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney Plus, etc.. Feel free to use our accounts just no purchases please!
Coffee bar with Nespresso machine, Mr Coffee, and a Nutribullet blender for the coffee fix and the health nut and those yummy smoothies!
The main floor has a kitchen that any chef would approve of, new Kitchenaid 5-burner gas stovetop to make preparing meals for a group easy. The dining room has plenty of seating and overlooks the lake.
Do you feel like everyone always gathers in the kitchen? We do too, that’s why we included two different sitting areas that adjoin to the kitchen. A large island spills into the Fireplace room with a comfy Pottery Barn sofa which then flows into the Dining Room. Sit back and read a book while watching the sunset or entertain the kids by letting them unwind while watching the 75” smart TV in the downstairs Movie Room.
Basement Movie Room & Game Room
Need a little more space? Sit back and relax in the spacious movie room that has two comfortable reclining sofas and has a 75” Smart TV. Ping Pong and foosball in the
next room over!
There is also a full size washer and dryer in the laundry room on the main floor off the kitchen..
Looking for something extra to do during your stay? Below are a few ideas:
• Exclusive discounts for our guests from Gainesville Marina: 10 minute boat ride
• Fishing charters that will pick you up at the dock
• Botanical Gardens: 5 minute drive
• Multiple wineries, including Yonah Mountain Vineyards, Wolf Mountain Vineyards, Frogtown Winery, The Cottage Vineyard & Winery: 35 minutes or less drive. We are happy to send you contact information of several transportation companies that offer pick-up/drop-off for private tours
• Chicopee Woods Golf Course: 20 minutes
• Margaritaville at Lanier Islands Water Park: 35 minutes
• Horseback Riding on the Trails at Don Carter State Park: 15 minute drive
• Pony party and learning petting zoo: 8 minute drive
• Segway Tour in downtown Atlanta
• Blue Ridge Aerial Park
Outdoors:
For outdoor living, there is a full deck off the main floor, complete with seating for 8. The responsibility for propane used in the outdoor grill lies with the guest. While we make every effort to ensure the tanks are filled, sometimes timing between guests can pose challenges. We would appreciate you conveniently exchanging the tanks at a gas station located just down the street.
Check-in: Scenic Retreat offers keyless check in with your own personal code.
Smoking: No Smoking allowed in or on premises including the dock!
Parties: not allowed-3 car maximum-no exceptions! Noise ordinance from 11pm-7am.
Pets: none allowed