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Huge Secluded Lakeside Super Private Gorgeous Retreat

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Smart TV, fireplace, offices, printers

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 28516 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Huge Secluded Lakeside Super Private Gorgeous Retreat

Secluded 5,600 SF lodge nestled in a Hickory forest featuring a private lake teaming with game fish. The 7+ acres, lake and lodge are all yours. Main floor is elegant, romantic and cozy. The massive 50 foot long screened porch that overlooks the lake features a massage / spa area, seating for 16 or more, dining options, etc. The lower "pub" level features a commercial sized bar, band stage, hidden lair, bar games, full gym and pure fun! Canoe, kayak, g un and archery range, hiking trails, bonfire, etc. This place can be as crazy as you want it to be or more relaxing than you expect. Many places by the lake and in the forest to sit and relax.

Groceries, food, liquor, supplies are 4 minutes away in beautiful Hickory Flat, Ga. Convenient to I575 & GA 400. Downtown Woodstock, Canton and Alpharetta are minutes away and offer excellent dining and entertainment.

Hickory Lodge is perfect for family reunions, small weddings, company retreats, church retreats, special celebrations, fantastic parties or just a romantic hideout close to home for a local couple. The house band is always available for hire and when its warm and sunny you are welcome to charter my 37' sea ray cruiser for a few hours or a day on a huge local lake. If you are lucky enough to stay mid-week the house band - Hickory Flat Band - may play for free! Your own club with live music! Hard to beat. You can learn more about one of Atlanta's best bands on IG at hickoryflatband. Imagine having dinner on the main level and then walking down to the lower level to enjoy your own private band doing a show just for you and your group.

The lodge has 7 private sleeping rooms although only 4 are legitimate bedrooms. The other three are the very large laundry/office room, home gym room and the master closet. The laundry/office makes a very nice bedroom with window that overlooks the lake, window shade, power outlets and powder room is adjacent so it has its own "private" bathroom. This room features a 24" high edge queen sized airbed. The master closet has a single bed in it with its own window, power outlets and shares the master bathroom. Private exit won't bother those staying in the master bedroom. The pub level also features a futon and huge feather sleeping couch along with a number of additional airbeds. The home gym room has 2 queen beds in it. Hammocks are available for those who want to sleep in the woods. The lodge has 8 queen airbeds and lots of floor space so large groups are no problem.

The base rate for the lodge assumes a group of 4 people and increases by $ per person per night for extras. Plus a $135 cleaning fee. If my final rate turns you off as being too high, it is because you have a large group. Compare my nightly rate to getting multiple 300 square foot hotel rooms with the lobby as your hangout space. Night and day comparison. Happy to discuss with you different options. Having everyone under one roof is priceless. I also charge extra but not as much for people visiting. Please let me know your plans as to how many people will be on property. Staying and visiting. I'm very fair and for large groups I always allow some people free when told of your plans. If you aren't honest about your plans we'll have a problem.

Remember, you can do just about anything at the lodge IF you tell me ahead of time and pay for it. Its very simple. Life is WAY too fun and WAY too short for crummy sneaky destructive disrespectful people.

<<<< CAUTION >>>> If you are OCD, have negative energy, are a complainer, expect this to be the Ritz, have a problem with a little rubble here and there then PLEASE do not stay here. We only want fun, happy, well adjusted, smart, interesting people on property. If you want the Ritz - give 'em a call. Life is WAY to short for complaining and crummy people. We try hard to offer a quality product and experience but with nearly 6,000SF of space we can miss things and we do decorate and furnish ourselves. We do encourage constructive feedback tho as we are always trying to do better.

A fishing deck was just added and hiking trails are now being improved. Always something going on at Hickory Lodge to make it better and better. This last group actually had me set up a bed on the lakeside stage with a pretty white canopy mesh net and they slept under the stars. Just about anything is possible.

If you can imagine it, I can make it happen! It's truly a magic place. We get many many compliments on the great energy, tranquility and happiness housed at Hickory Lodge.

Property manager

Mark Rowell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Only outdoors

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,550 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
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 65
Note from host: Anything is considered. Just be honest and clear
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
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

Property is also known as

Huge Secluded Lakeside Private Retreat Canton
Huge Secluded Lakeside Private Retreat Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Canton, GA

What's nearby

  • Golf Club at Bradshaw Farm - 8 min drive
  • The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta - 17 min drive
  • Avalon - 21 min drive
  • Woodstock Square - 21 min drive
  • Ameris Bank Amphitheatre - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Union Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge Secluded Lakeside Super Private Gorgeous Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Huge Secluded Lakeside Super Private Gorgeous Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge Secluded Lakeside Super Private Gorgeous Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Huge Secluded Lakeside Super Private Gorgeous Retreat located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cagle's Family Farm, Tanglewood Farm and Olde Rope Mill Park. Thurmond Lake and Woodmont Neighborhood Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Huge Secluded Lakeside Super Private Gorgeous Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brit B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hickory lodge !
We had an amazing 3 day stay for our wedding ! Everything was just amazing from the trees to the lake to everything inside the house !! Such a beautiful property. Mark made it possible for our wedding to be perfect! The communication was remarkable so helpful with everything we needed ! Can’t wait for our next stay at the lodge ! Thank you for stopping by and sharing our day !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
I can not say enough good things about the place or about the host. The pictures honestly do not do the place justice. It is just as beautiful inside and out and definitely has anything you can think of as far an entertainment. Mark is next level as a host and is super responsive with any questions. I will absolutely do my best to book the place again and recommend it to everyone that I know that is looking for a place to have a get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small family wedding
Hickory Lodge is a wonderful place to stay! Mark the owner is absolutely amazing. The property has beautiful views. We did a small family wedding of 50 people or less and it turned out beautifully lots of places to sleep in the house lots of options for ceremony space, Mark was really amazing and attentive to his guests. I highly recommend this great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler A.

Liked: Cleanliness
👌 perfection
Perfect place with awesome atmosphere. Couldn't be happier with the weekend. Mark is amazing! A must do for Alpharetta!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Great location and plenty of things to do at the property or a short drive to restaurants. Mark was a great host, and is very quick with getting back to you or helping with recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ann Marie S.

Fun retreat
It is a peaceful property with great access to the lake and the outdoors. The families loved the entertainment by the Hickory Flats band and the basement was a great setup for the party. The owner was amazing and responsive to anything that we needed!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

dan s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for baseball teams
This is a perfect spot for baseball teams playing at PBR or Perfect Game. We had a great amount of space for parents and the kids stayed in the basement. Mark was a phenomenal host including having his band play for the team the night before we left. We cooked on the deck for the whole team while everyone played in the pond out back, bags on the lawn. If we play again in Georgia, we will be staying there 100%
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B., Needville

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family spot
Mark was an awesome host. .et us on arrival to show us the house. Kept in touch all week to make sure everything was going great. Loved sitting outdoors just listening to nature. Kids enjoyed all the games, the kayak, swimming and fishing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place!
This house sits on a beautiful piece of property. It was large enough to easily accommodate our large party. We enjoyed our short time together. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent spot surrounded by nature!
Great location, communication with host was amazing. Beautiful scenery with a big house that crossed off all the boxes!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great time!
Beautiful property with so many outdoor activities! Great for large family gatherings! So close to grocery stores too! Owner's description was very detailed of his property. Very nice guy too! Have a great summer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelor Party
We stayed here for a bachelor party and had an awesome weekend! Mark was a phenomenal host and met us at the property during check in for a tour. He contacted us via text every day to ensure our stay was going well and ask if we needed anything. We had the band play at the house on Saturday night which was the highlight of the weekend! Would highly recommend staying here for an event.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
So easy to work with
Mark was wonderful and so easy to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carson V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing host of an amazing place!
The Hickory Lodge is truly an amazing time - Mark was a very accommodating host, and provided a space that allow us to create lifetime memories! I hosted my rehearsal dinner and prepared for my wedding at the location and I am 100% glad I did - it was a total hit!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina C., Tifton, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
I cannot say enough about the hospitality Mark shared with us. The house was perfect for our family and our bride and her girls to prepare for her wedding. Very spacious areas to be alone or hang out with a competitive game of ping pong. Thank you again Mark for sharing your home with our family! We had a wonderful time and everything we needed was available or close by to go pick up if needed. So peaceful!!! Hope to return for just a family vacay to get away from the busy ness of daily life.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Titus C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great bachelor weekend
This place is great place to have the event it is very secluded and private. Mark was extremely helpful and easy the get in touch with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion
We had a wonderful time. Plenty to do. Spent lots of time on the outside decks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and
Great overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best bachelor party
I rented this property for a weekend bachelor party, and it was AMAZING! The property is beautiful, and Mark was a fantastic host. We had the band come play for us on Saturday, and they were incredible. We had a great time, and I strongly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debby S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic peaceful wedding
The whole experience was amazing! Easy, simple check-in was amazing. The owner was very accommodating to us changing dates and times. If you’re looking for a peaceful, small, intimate wedding venue, I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Louise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Property!
Great place to stay for large groups that want to have a good time. Plenty of entertainment to be had! Mark was great to work with and very prompt with communication. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

rick d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual outing
We have an annual golf outing and usually "travel". Stayed local as we're from Roswell as chirren. Place was comfortable and full of character. Mark was incredible and above and beyond as a superb host. Highly recommend for small or large groups...big kitchen and enormous activities indoor and out for kids of all ages. Will go again fo sho
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Getaway!
We had a large group stay here as a retreat and it was absolutely wonderful. The owner was very communicative and gave me a tour when I got there, with very minimal rules to maintain the place (just treat it like your own). The house was massive, plenty of space to sleep, and everyone was in awe of how awesome the place was. We were so happy with this stay and we couldn’t be more thankful for Mark hosting us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ishika V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was super fun, amazing and very helpful with the situations
I had amazing experience renting this property as he had access to all the needs. We enjoyed and had a comfortable stay at the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
We had plenty of space for our group. All were comfortable. Mark is awesome. Super-communicative and helpful. The only scary thing is the driveway, but we got used to it by the second time up.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022