Private Lakefront Home

About this property

This lakefront house in Athens sleeps 10 across five bedrooms and sits on a quiet cove of the lake community. Guests raise the host's responsiveness more than any other theme, describing quick replies to questions and requests throughout their stays. Several also mention a guidebook or binder of local recommendations that helped them plan.

Access to the water ranks close behind. Guests kayak and canoe directly from the property, using the six single kayaks, tandem kayak, and canoe kept on the beach. Fishing off the dock comes up repeatedly, and several guests mention spotting eagles, foxes, or osprey from the shoreline or deck. The lake views themselves are a recurring draw, visible from the deck, the bedrooms, and even the master bedroom's balcony.

The kitchen draws steady praise for being fully equipped for large groups, with guests cooking multi-course meals and baking during their stays. A few note the kitchen counter space runs small for more than one or two cooks at a time, but the appliances and cookware consistently meet expectations. The hot tub is another highlight, especially valued in cooler weather and winter visits, positioned to take in the lake view.

The deck and its sectional seating anchor outdoor life at the house, used for meals, games, and simply taking in the water. A fire pit on the private beach gets regular mention for evening gatherings and s'mores. Guests traveling with children and dogs note the house accommodates both comfortably, and several describe the surrounding lake community, its pool and tennis courts, as a bonus rather than the main reason to book.