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Lake Lanier Castle/Your own Private Resort

Family-friendly holiday home with sauna, steps from Lake Lanier

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bathroomsSleeps 15855 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Gainesville, GA
  • Place, Lake Lanier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Mall of Georgia
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Gainesville

A family-friendly stay in Gainesville awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be steps from Lake Lanier. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 9 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden, barbecues and a lift. Other amenities include a sauna and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Gainesville holiday home include Chattahoochee Golf Club and Quinlan Visual Arts Center.

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mall of Georgia - 42 min drive - 58.1 km
  • Chateau Elan Winery - 44 min drive - 50.7 km
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 48 min drive - 56.8 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 53 min drive - 69.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Longstreet Cafe - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Lake Lanier Castle/Your own Private Resort

Bellissimo Castle is one of the few homes on Lake Lanier that provides you with 2 Luxury Tri-toon boats, Custom Ordered Wake Boat, 2 Sea-Doo jet skis, Paddle boat, Kayaks and Paddleboards at your own private dock ( additional rental fees apply ) property also provides the entire family with outdoor and indoor entertainment unlike any other home on the lake. Pickleball court, sand volleyball, ping pong, pool table, 12’ chess, bocce court, sauna, pool, karaoke, Golden Tee, 8 person hot tub

This unique home has 3 levels of living space....8 bed rooms,,,the top floor of the home has the largest master bedroom with a king bed and on-suite bath, fireplace, lake view, gym area, desk area and stone stairway up to the star-gazing roof top bar complete with fire-pit table , bar area and refrigerator. The main level of the home has a spacious family room with fire place, open dining area and kitchen with fireplace ( dining for 22 people) bedroom with king bed and on-suite bath and elevator to lower level. Walk out to covered patio and deck area with fire place and fire pit table and beautiful lake view. The lower terrace level provides a game room with karaoke system, card table, chess table, Golden Tee video game, bar area with refrigerator and fireplace and 6 more bedrooms...4 king beds, 1 queen bed and 6 bunk beds. Two of the bedrooms have walk-out doors to the pool area and one of the bedrooms has a fireplace. We provide you with a Side-By-Side ATV to carry coolers, food or guests to the dock area or to the outdoor recreational area located on the property which has sand volleyball, pickle ball court, outdoor chess set, foosball, pool table , basketball and cornhole. The area has several great activities...however, you have so many activities on the property, there is no need to leave ! Do your kids love camping ? We have 2 (4) person tents and 6 sleeping bags for them use if they want to break free from the adults.

The entire house ! 9200 sf ....lake front on 8 private acres !

You will be greeted at the home upon arrival by the host or the home owner and the homeowner will be available for any issues that may arrise.

Located on 8 acres, wooded , gated and lake front. Only one neighbor adjacent to the property but private distance

ATV / Plenty of parking on the property, circular driveway in front of the home can accommodate 10-15 cars, additional parking in driveway adjacent to the house can accommodate 15 + cars

Please cover your pet deposit, the deposit is per pet and you will be charged if you show up with more pets than posted on the reservation. The home has security cameras at the front gate, the front door and pool area of the home for insurance purposes. If you have an issue with the pool camera, please let us know.
Security cameras are located at the front entrance of the home and at the boat dock for your safety . Pool has a security camera for insurance purposes but may be turned off if so requested. Front entrance of the property has ponds and waterfalls , children should not be allowed to walk on the rocks or in the ponds or waterfalls. Home is equipped with an elevator and sauna and should not be used without reviewing instructions ...children are not allowed to use without adult supervision. A pet deposit of $300 PER pet is required at booking. Please be honest ! If you show up with additional pets you will be required to pay the additional deposits. Guests will be greeted by David or Nancy upon arrival. This home is not your typical short term rental home, several unique systems and additions require instruction to ensure a comfortable stay for our guests. Early check-in is not allowed unless required within 24 hours before the arrival date. Our cleaning service arrives at 10 am on check out day.

PRIMARY RENTER MUST BE 25 YEARS OF AGE TO RENT THIS PROPERTY

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Pickleball
  • Table tennis

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 9,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Security cameras are located at the front entrance of the home and at the boat dock for your safety .
This home requires daily yard maintenance, work on the yard, pool, hot tub areas may be necessary on a daily basis but will not interfere with guests
Wedding ceremonies are not allowed on this property....the county will not permit for a wedding venue

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 39
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 39. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lake Lanier Castle/Your own Private Resort have a pool?

Lake Lanier Castle/Your own Private Resort has a pool.

Is Lake Lanier Castle/Your own Private Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Lake Lanier Castle/Your own Private Resort is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lake Lanier Castle/Your own Private Resort?

No, Lake Lanier Castle/Your own Private Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lake Lanier Castle/Your own Private Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Lake Lanier Castle/Your own Private Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy I., Chattanooga TN

Liked: Cleanliness
David and his team make sure you have everything you need. Supplies are well stocked. A very comfortable home that’s perfect for large family gatherings. Everyone had a blast and we are looking forward to coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley v., The villages, Florida & Pacific Grove, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
This house & grounds are amazing. We (16 4) enjoyed our annual family reunion here (during Thanksgiving week).We all loved the accommodations & made use of the pickleball court & sauna. It was great having two refrigerators & dishwashers (for our large group) & being able to all sit together for our dinners. Golfers all enjoyed the two nearby golf courses. Mandy & Dave were great with communication. The pool & grill area looked fabulous, though it was too chilly for us to use--definitely perfect for summer use. We've stayed at 22 places for our reunions & this is one of the top choices. This house had everything supplied (which was greatly appreciated). Highly recommend for a large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ina W., Georgia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay! As a big family with wide ranging ages, it’s difficult to find a place to accommodate all of us. My children found this and we had a weekend to celebrate my 80th birthday. Lots of bedrooms and bathrooms and plenty to do without leaving the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bellissimo Castle was a fun weekend retreat for our team outing. The house had many gathering spaces, inside and out, that made our time together enjoyable. The large kitchen with multiple refrigerators and double dishwashers made food & beverage prep & cleanup easy for our large group. Lake Lanier was calm and perfect for boating. Owner was very responsive and friendly. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place! Hosts were great. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had our family reunion there and it was awesome. We all enjoyed ourselves and there was plenty of things to do for everyone. Amazing experience and would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny P.

Thankful for lots of space in the house and outside with the pool, beach, renting the boat, the gardens, getting to use a golf cart, and the hot tub. There were disappointments with the house. It feels like it is not being kept up with the floors, dirty windows, convection oven not working correctly, pool heater not working, projects on site. Host David was responsive and accessible to variety of issues of rain leak, filling up boat with gas, locked room with no keys, trampoline deflated.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bellissimo Castle is a stunning facility that easily accommodates a large family reunion. Everything we needed for fun was available on the property. The boats, pickleball courts, karaoke machine and pool were all very popular. Plenty of room to spread out and find your own niche or join others. Dave was gracious, accommodating and responsive to our requests. The check-in process was disjointed. Construction on the driveway was in progress at our check-in time which caused some delay in the formal check-in. The property is unique in its large size and electronic features which required some additional instruction. Because of its distinctive architecture and unusual features constant maintenance is required including touch-up painting. The kitchen was modern, functional, spacious and more than adequate for our needs. We especially enjoyed the privacy of several secluded corners in the house such as the turret on the roof and several porches. If you have an active, athletic family this is the ideal place on the lake. It's your own resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Did need just a little work. Our bedroom ceiling in the bathroom must have had a leak. Didn’t leak anymore but ceiling hadn’t been repaired. One of the dishwashers needed a repair of the soap dispenser. David was a great host helping us use the boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very unique property! Lots of bedrooms and bathrooms (all our guests did not have to share a bathroom- which is hard to find). Kitchen and outdoor grills (several) worked great. Lots of kitchen, pantry space and 3 very large fridges for main food storage. Check in was easy. Also to have lakefront with a beach and flatter topography was much appreciated.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim A., MOSS POINT

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Even though the property is beautiful, we had to do a lot of our own cleanup in the dock area plus the extra recreational area was not usable in our opinion. Where avid pickleball players but we felt the court was unsafe due to many cracks and not much security around the edge with drop-offs. Very possible. We could not use the pool in the beginning because it was all cloudy and they had to be clean before. We could use it also the dock area. We had to clean up as it was not cleaned up from the previous renter's. The uh, the owner of the property was extremely helpful and apologetic. There's some Of the problems
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Lanier Vacation

We had an amazing time at the Bellissimo Castle! Our extended family of 14 came for a week and loved the space in the house as well as the incredible property. Boat, pool, hot tub, floats, etc. Our 5 kids were busy all week and the adults had a great time either on the boat, porch or just hanging out inside playing games. Dave the owner was super responsive and was quick to take action on anything we needed. We would definitely return and are already checking out his other property. I highly recommend this place for any large group that wants some outdoor fun with a very unique house to call home for a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cousin Reunion

The property and view met our needs. I wanted to ask for a partial refund of the cleaning deposit because of the many issues we had. I didn't want to share my grievances online but I can't find an email for the owner. There were many things that didn't work. One of the reasons I booked this place was for the gaming area which we couldn't even use because they didn't work. Coffee makers didn't work. Pool was filthy. We had to clean it ourselves. Ice makers quit working. I would not recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Masters Magic at the Castle

We had an absolutely phenomenal stay at the Castle. Sam, the property manager, was flexible about initial check-in and was attentive and helpful. The property is gorgeous and there was so much to do. This is the perfect option for families and adult weekends alike. Couldn’t be happier with the process, honestly the online pictures don’t do it justice. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay on a wonderful property!

This was our 10th year doing a reunion trip, and we went big for the occasion -- Castle Bellissimo was a blast!-- ample sleeping arrangements to accommodate 15 adults very comfortably-- 100" TV in the main room with 12-seater wraparound couch ( with all seats reclining ) -- great outdoor kitchen area, next to a huge hot tub and an infrared sauna-- outdoor gaming area ... we played pickleball for hours-- rooftop bar was a hit-- fully loaded boat dock ... we took the pontoon boat out for a cruise on a beautiful Saturday afternoonThere's so much to do on property and we certainly didn't get to all of it in our four-day / three-night stay. Guess we'll have to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe W., Tampa, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and host

Exceptionally spacious and comfortable. Host puts a lot of emphasis on features and guest satisfaction. Great kitchen and dining - perfect for our large group. Equipment, games .
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anshe J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Thanksgiving ever

Had the best Thanksgiving ever with my family! We will definitely be coming back this summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B., Woodstock, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

First Class Fun!

From the moment we arrived, we knew we’d found the perfect spot to celebrate our company’s 20th anniversary! Tons of room, so much to do, something for everyone! The owner, Dave Norris, spared no expense and attended to every and any need anyone could possibly ever have! First class all the way!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular Family Reunion

After a long, private and rustic driveway from the road to the house, we were treated to a visually unique and stunning estate setting inside and out. Incredible outdoor waterfall system with color changing lights. A night time marvel. (Built by the Owner, Dave) Very large, well equipped house, many amenities and plenty of space for large family gatherings and numerous private sitting areas for relaxation or small get togethers. The house stonework and woodwork (inside and out) is just amazing. Actually more of a private resort feel with a beautiful view and direct access to the lake. We had 16 family members from infants, toddlers, pre-teens to grandparents with plenty of room and plenty to do. Dave was very attentive and personally checked in with us daily to see if there was anything we needed. Dave continues to work on improving the property and adding new amenities. This was one of those unique and special family/location experiences to be remembered and talked about for years to come.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific Lake Vacation

We rented this house for a family vacation. Mix of adults, teenagers, and one toddler. We loved it! House is huge and had everything we needed. David was an attentive host and went above and beyond. We rented the jet skis and they were awesome. We took out the tritoon for one day and it was a highlight of the trip. The easy access to the lake made it one of the best lake vacations we have had. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best VRBO experience we have ever had

I cannot say enough about our experience. The house was impeccable, everything you could possibly need. Activities everywhere on the property. The house was spotless! Our host was amazing! Communication was great, he bent over backwards to make sure we had the best time. We will most definitely be back and will be bringing more people Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Artie C.

Castle

The lake met our expectations. The castle needs some updates and a deep cleaning
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most amazing Family vacation

This was the first time both mine and my husbands family vacationed together and we all enjoyed the entire experience. Any issues we had Dave and Nancy were fast to help! Thank you for letting us stay in the castle!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023