Gainesville house rental - Front of Home
Front of Home
 
Gainesville house rental - Front of Home

Front of Home

Pool and Decks

Pool and Decks

The view of the lake and private boat dock with party deck

The view of the lake and private boat dock with party deck

Entryway/Foyer

Entryway/Foyer

One of three living areas

One of three living areas

One of Two Wet Bars

One of Two Wet Bars

Additional Family Room

Additional Family Room

Double ovens, Sub Zero, gas cooktop with griddle, gas grill on deck

Double ovens, Sub Zero, gas cooktop with griddle, gas grill on deck

Kitchen/Breakfast Room with additional table on deck outside.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room with additional table on deck outside.

Dining Room

Dining Room

Master Bedroom on Main Level

Master Bedroom on Main Level

Master Bath

Master Bath

2nd Master on the Terrace Level with in suite bath and steam shower

2nd Master on the Terrace Level with in suite bath and steam shower

Another large queen bedroom on main floor with in suite bath

Another large queen bedroom on main floor with in suite bath

Queen Bedroom upstairs

Queen Bedroom upstairs

Queen Bedroom Upstairs

Queen Bedroom Upstairs

Queen Bedroom on Main Level with Bath

Queen Bedroom on Main Level with Bath

Kid's Room/2 Twin Beds and 1 Full Bed

Kid's Room/2 Twin Beds and 1 Full Bed

Mirrored Exercise Room with cardio equipment, free weights & more....

Mirrored Exercise Room with cardio equipment, free weights & more....

Large and comfortable additional family room

Large and comfortable additional family room

Pool Table (also with wet bar/fridge/microwave

Pool Table (also with wet bar/fridge/microwave

Game Room

Game Room

Hot Tub

Hot Tub

Volley Ball Court

Volley Ball Court

  • Bedrooms7
  • Sleeps25
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
 

Photos and Description of the Gainesville vacation house rental
House, 7 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 6.5 Baths, (Sleeps 18-25+)

7 bedrooms/6 ½ baths/Pool/Hot Tub/Dock/Volley Ball Court/Incredible Views!!!!

Our fabulous lake home, Matthew's Manor, sits on over 2 acres and offers everything you could possibly need or want for the ultimate vacation. There's 9200+ sq. ft. on 3 levels with 2000 sq. ft. of decking, 600 ft. of shoreline on deep water, plus a pebble tech pool with tons of fieldstone decking overlooking the lake, a full sand volley ball court and a small basketball court. We have an enclosed boat dock with party deck on top offering complete privacy with no other boat docks in sight. Also, there’s 2 jet ski platforms and room to tie up 2 boats. Windows across the back of the house on all levels affords fabulous lake views on 3 sides with the most incredible sunsets you have ever seen.

This is a perfect place for vacations, family reunions, small weddings, executive retreats and any special occasion for lasting memories.

Large gourmet, extremely well stocked kitchen can seat 10 at the breakfast table and bar. Dining room easily accommodates 10 people.

Two separate living rooms on the main level with wet bar and ice maker and double sided stack stoned fireplace. One room has a large HDTV. The other offers a quieter sitting area perfect for relaxing conversation, reading, games, etc.

2 master suites with king beds, one on the main level and one on the terrace level both with private baths. One includes a small nursery/sitting room off the bedroom and the other has a steam shower in the bathroom. Also, on the main level there are 2 queen bedrooms with baths, an additional 1/2 bath and a laundry room.

On the terrace level in addition to the bedroom and bath there is a recreation room with big screen TV, huge sectional sofa, wet bar with refrigerator and microwave and a pool table. Also, there is an additional game room with pin ball, centipede, darts, books and games galore with double doors that lead to the pool area. Another full bath is located off the game room. There is also a second laundry room on this level and another ice maker.

Upstairs you will find 2 large bedrooms with queen beds, a small bedroom with a full bed and 2 twin beds, in an alcove as you enter the workout room there is a queen bed, on the farside of the workout room there is a queen sofa bed, and a full size sofa bed located in the sitting area. There is a complete mirrored workout room with treadmill, Stairmaster, recumbent & stationery bikes, free weights, bench, a 4 point weight station and much, much, more.

Keywords: House, home, lake, waterfront, boat, dock, swimming pool, 7 bedrooms, luxury estate, upscale, views.

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About Vicki Matthews

After selling our business in Atlanta we moved to the lake full time in 1997. We have experienced some of the best times of our lives in this home. Our 4 children, 7 grandchildren and extended families have loved having a place large enough to all congregate comfortably and enjoy the fabulous amenities this property offers. From a very young age, our grandchildren have been swimming, skiing, tubing, fishing, jumping off the dock, riding their bikes, scooters and skateboards in the large circular driveway, shooting baskets, playing volleyball and much, much more. We have built memories here that will never be forgotten. It is our sincere hope that your stay in our home will produce unforgettable memories and special times that will last a lifetime!

Vicki Matthews purchased this house in 1997

21 Reviews of Property 279736 in Gainesville, Georgia

Upscale Lake Estate/One Summer Week Available Aug. 3 -10
average rating of 5.0 based on 21 reviews
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Upscale Lake Estate/One Summer Week Available Aug. 3 -10
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Gainesville Lake Lanier
Elkview, WV
5

Family Reunion

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Sep 7, 2012
  • Stayed: Aug 2012
Thank you so much to the Matthews for opening their beautiful home to others. In August my family from all across the US met at Matthews Manor. We had a wonderful time and never wanted for anything. The house and location provided with plenty of activities to do as a large group and yet areas for privacy. We swam in the pool, relaxed in the hot tub, and boated on the lake. Groups of us took in a Braves game, went to the outlet stores, took the kids to the musuem. We did a Road Rally / Scavenger Hunt through Gainesville and had a blast! Did you know it was the "Poultry Capital of the World"? Maurice, the caretaker, gave us an excellent tour of the house and showed us how to operate all the amenities. We made so many memories and were able to become a closer family from the ages of 10 months to 72 years old. Thank you
There are steps down to the pool and the hillside to the dock has many steps down the hill, but they didn't stop us from a great time. Some of us with bad knees went to the neighborhood marina to get on and off the boat.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Upscale Lake Estate/One Summer Week Available Aug. 3 -10
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Gainesville Lake Lanier
margate,florida
5

Family Reunion

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Aug 8, 2012
  • Stayed: Jul 2012
The home is absolutely beautiful! My whole family gathered here for a family reunion consisting of 16 adults and 12 children. There was so much offered right here on the premises that our guest only left one day to go to a water park, make regular store runs and for a boat rental which is a must when on a beautiful lake such as this. Everything is right there for you and it was amazing. Plenty of fun and relaxation plus privacy when needed. You couldn't ask for anymore. We loved your home and hope to come back real soon.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Upscale Lake Estate/One Summer Week Available Aug. 3 -10
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Gainesville Lake Lanier
New Windsor, NY
5

Perfect for our Family Vacation!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jul 5, 2012
  • Stayed: Jun 2012
We had a WONDERFUL week with our whole family (18). There was more than enough room for all of us and probably 8- 10 more. Property was exactly as advertised, very neat and clean, and well maintained. We thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub, the pool, the lake and each other! Our only complaint was that it went too fast! Hoping to rent this home again next summer. Would recommend this rental property without a doubt.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
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Upscale Lake Estate/One Summer Week Available Aug. 3 -10
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Gainesville Lake Lanier
Duluth, Georgia
5

Wondeful Vacation Home For My Wedding Anniversary.

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Dec 29, 2011
  • Stayed: Dec 2011
We stayed at this home right before the Christmas holiday to celebrate my 20th wedding anniversary. This home is a dream getaway. Everything was just perfect. If I didn't have to leave the grounds; that would have been fine with me. This home is very clean, warm, inviting and truly upscale. I could not have asked for a better place to stay. Maurice the property manager was so helpful, kind and caring. The process of reserving it was a smooth transaction of emails and confirmations. I am going to schedule to stay at this property again just my husband and I the next time. I can imagine the summer visits to this home with the pool, volleyball courts and private decks. The view of the lake before the sun comes up was breathtaking. My daughter played the beautiful piano for us, the built in music system plays in the lower part of the home. There is a special room for everyone and the decorating was impeccable. Fireplaces were everywhere even in the kitchen. I can go on and on. Please don’t ever sell this home. I found my Georgia getaway!!! I am a well versed traveler and this is my style home of a getaway right here in Georgia. I can't wait to come back. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home, everything was just as it showed and more of the pictures that were posted. Wow beautiful, beautiful vacation home. I need to reserve the summer really soon.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/2
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Upscale Lake Estate/One Summer Week Available Aug. 3 -10
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Gainesville Lake Lanier
Danville, CA
5

Lake Lanier Championship

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Oct 18, 2011
  • Stayed: Oct 2011
We had a group of 12 golfers from across the country and Europe converge on this home the first week in October. The weather and golf were fantastic and the accommodations outstanding! The home easily absorbed our group, providing room to convene and room to spread out. The lake dock, hot tub and kitchen got thorough workouts, all earning high points. We expect to return!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
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Upscale Lake Estate/One Summer Week Available Aug. 3 -10
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Gainesville Lake Lanier
London, England, UK
5

Absolutely stunning lakeside home

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Sep 21, 2011
  • Stayed: Aug 2011
I have to say, Matthews Manor is a dream house. I honestly cannot find the words to describe how amazing our holiday was and it was all due to this beautiful lake house.

Each and every person that stayed there or even those that came to visit, could not have been happier with the place. We will remember this trip forever and its all thanks to this wonderful home that you and your family have built. I will never forget the site of the most amazing sunsets from the party deck on the boat dock. You really have thought of everything, the creature comforts, the level of activities, the attention to detail and the beauty of your home will remain in our hearts and minds for life.

We made so much use of every bit of your home and I have to say when our last day came to an end we were all extremely sad, but very grateful and thankful for the opportunity to have been able to stay at such an amazing home.

Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity to stay at your home and I really do hope that we can revisit again sometime in the future.

Finally, the Caretaker Maurice, was an absolute pleasure to be around. A true gentleman, with a heart of gold!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
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Upscale Lake Estate/One Summer Week Available Aug. 3 -10
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Gainesville Lake Lanier
Seattle, WA
5

Labor Day 2011

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Sep 6, 2011
  • Stayed: Aug 2011
This place was great! I went here with a group of 20 friends from college and we couldn't have been happier with it. The location was perfect. Easy access to the lake and a bit secluded with stores being a short drive away. The house was also big enough that we never once felt cramped. My group particularly liked the pool. We spent an entire day lounging around it. Good times! Highly recommended if you've a large group wanting a weekend to yourselves.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
business
Upscale Lake Estate/One Summer Week Available Aug. 3 -10
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Gainesville Lake Lanier
Poquoson, VA
5

Anniversary Getaway

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Aug 11, 2011
  • Stayed: Jul 2011
Came with our 4 daughters and thier husbands to celebrate 35th wedding anniversary and had a wonderful time. House was great. Plenty of space to gather as a group, yet also able to find quiet areas when you wanted alone time. View of the lake is fabulous from the house. We rented a boat and had a wonderful time exploring the lake. House is everything you see in the pictures and then some. Would suggest an outside shower head to rinse off from the lake, but we certainly made do with the hose. Yes, we even jumped from the party deck above the boathouse into the lake, Definitly worth doing.Visited some local wineries and even spent one day in Atlanta since it was only 1 hour away. Our vacation created great memories that will last for many years. Caretaker Maurice was great to work with as well.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
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Upscale Lake Estate/One Summer Week Available Aug. 3 -10
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Gainesville Lake Lanier
Suwanee, Ga
5

Terrific Family Reunion Location

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 26, 2011
  • Stayed: Jun 2011
We just spent a terrific week at this palace on Lake Lanier for our annual family reunion. We had more than enough room for the 20 of us and the house couldn't have fit our needs better. We are a very active group and our clan, whose ages span six months to 91 years old loved the place. The setting on the lake is superb and the rooms and furnishings are as you see them in the photo's. The beds and bathrooms were most comfortable with plenty of hot water when needed. One more upstairs bathroom would have been nice but we managed. The living and gathering areas on the first floor are terrific for entertaining a large group not to mention the area below on the terrace level or the available deck area that spans the length of the house and surrounds the pool area. The kitchen is well appointed and everything is very functional making it easy to quickly adapt to a place you are not used to. There was little need to hunt or want for anything! The pool and hot tub are a great size for a lot of people. A terrific caretaker of the house also adds to your wonderful stay here! You never have to leave the house. All you need is a boat or Jet Ski to get out on the lake and you can enjoy one of the greatest locations on the lake in a beautifully furnished house that most of us can only dream about!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
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Upscale Lake Estate/One Summer Week Available Aug. 3 -10
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Gainesville Lake Lanier
Louisville, KY
5

Wonderful vacation spot

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 22, 2011
  • Stayed: Jun 2011
This is an ideal home for a large group gathering. Every summer for the past 20 years we've rented a vacation home for our family gathering. This year, we unanimously agreed that this lake house was our very favorite! We hope to return.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children