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Reviews of LAKE LANIER CASTLE..YOUR OWN PRIVATE RESORT..TRI-TOON, JETSKIS. PICKLEBALL, POOL

LAKE LANIER CASTLE..YOUR OWN PRIVATE RESORT..TRI-TOON, JETSKIS. PICKLEBALL, POOL
Gainesville, GA

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 1, 2024
We do know about the deep cleaning. Our last booking is done next week. We have the next 2 months to do are spring cleaning and start our new year. I have 5 cleaning people that clean this house at a time. We have never had a complaint. Your updates make no since. I spent 500K on the remodeling on this house. Everything is brand new. You can look at the pictures and see everything is brand new.

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
Glad that you and your family had a great stay ! We hope that you plan another stay in the future ! Nancy

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome vacation
This house is amazing. It has everything that you would need to relax and enjoy a family vacation. Each bedroom has their own bathroom and TV. The lake has a beach area that you can lay out and get some sun or enjoy the water. Any problems you can always text or call Nancy or David and they respond right away. I would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2023
Kathy….. glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Bellissimo Castle! David and I hope that you plan another stay with us in the future! David and Nancy

10/10 Excellent

donna e.

Liked: Cleanliness
family get away
the property is just beautiful, the home has everything needed for a wonderful week's stay. our family was young adults and older and were able to keep busy all week long. Great space for everyone. truly a great trip
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
So glad you and your family enjoyed your stay at Bellissimo Castle ! We will keep you updated with pictures of the new waterfall feature ! Please plan to book another stay in the future ! David and Nancy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
georgia trip
excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
Glad you enjoyed ! Please plan another stay with us in the future !

10/10 Excellent

Burt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
Our family had an amazing vacation at Bellissimo Castle. We loved our outings on the boat watching our grandchildren tube and swim in the water. The kitchen was awesome and fully stocked with two ovens and two dishwashers. Location was great and near to a grocery store. So many fun things for everyone to play on in the water. Loved watching the deer with our morning coffee! We did not want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
David and I are so glad that you and your family had a memorable stay ! We hope that you plan to return !

10/10 Excellent

Babs H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best Vacation Ever!
What can I say. You will fall in love with Bellissimo Castle from the minute you drive down the driveway and across the bridge with the beautiful waterfalls. 8 bedrooms and 10 baths, huge kitchen with 2 refrigerators, 2 dishwashers, large gas stove, coffee bar and 2 living areas. Recommend whoever stays in the bedroom at the top to keep the doors closed, really helps keep the room cool. The kids were never bored, from karaoke, swimming in the pool and playing in the lake. Having the pontoon boat and jet ski available to rent at the castle was a big plus. The ATV provided made it so easy to get stuff to the boat dock for our adventures on the beautiful lake. Loved sitting in the shade on the side of the bank watching the grandkids on the lake paddle boating, canoeing, jumping on the trampoline and on the paddle boards, or just playing games in the yard. You can even sit in the lake in a hammock or stretch out on your own private beach. Dave and Nancy are the best and were there for anything we needed. You can tell how much they love kids, so much for kids to do and adults. They have thought of everything. The kids found prince and princess outfits and made a movie at the castle (was so much fun). Highly recommend the recreation area, approved by adults and kids. For the barbecue fanatic, you won’t know which grille to use. Thanks Nancy and Dave for sharing. As our grandson said: This was the best vacation ever!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
Babs.....David and I love reading reviews like yours ! This is what it's all about .....giving our guests the best possible vacation experience ! We are constantly looking at bringing in more activities in the next few months so please plan to come back for another stay ! Nancy

10/10 Excellent

Samuel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
My family (14 of us - mixed ages) had a great time during our recent stay! The house and property has a ton of activities and things to do - we were not short of options. This part of Lake Lanier was quiet too, which was nice. The owner and property manager were friendly and responsive during our stay. Thanks for letting us stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
Great to have your family at the Bellissimo Castle Sam !! Love to hear that everyone in the family enjoyed their stay ! Please plan another stay!

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Magnificent Bellissimo Castle -- 8 Acres and No Neighbors in Sight
**For those who don't want to read a detailed review -- if this place is available, just book it** Bellissimo Castle is hands down the most incredible rental property we have ever stayed at. Nancy and Dave are great to work with; booking was easy and communication was detailed and thorough throughout the process. Check-in was a breeze; the address pops right up in Google, Apple Maps, and Waze. Dave met us at check-in and helped show us around the home which was super helpful -- instructions to use home sound system, elevator, massage tub, etc. Dave went above and beyond throughout our stay any time we needed anything. The home itself is positively marvelous. Every bedroom has its own private bath, and there are at least two extra powder rooms in the home as well. This is SO NICE when hosting a large group. The kitchen features two full size fridges, two dishwashers, multiple coffee and espresso makers, and is incredibly well stocked. We cooked each day for 20+ people and had plenty of dishes, utensils, and cooking tools. The water toys (boats, jet skis, kayaks, canoes, water trampoline, hammocks) are absolutely incredible and were such a blast. The gaming area (pickle ball, volleyball, pop-a-shot, etc) and waterfall are amazing and easily accessible as well. Pool area in super nice with tons of seating and a deluxe BBQ are -- grill, smoker, pellet grill all worked and were fabulous Best endorsement I can give -- we are coming back next year! We love it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
Michael....David and I are so thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at the Bellissimo Castle ! We love to hear that our guests have enjoyed all of the amenities that are available on the property. We thrive to provide our guests with experiences that everyone in the family can enjoy during their vacation time together...its all about "making memories" ! Love hearing that you are planning to return next year ! Nancy

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This is a really cool property and a fun place to celebrate my 13 year olds birthday with friends. The on property boat and jet ski rentals made it very easy. David was available with anything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
Kay....we love to hear that you enjoyed your stay ! Definitely a great day on the lake for your sons birthday ! Glad that he could enjoy the jet skis ! Please plan another stay ! David and Nancy

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B., Berthoud, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
A much needed family retreat!!
After searching high & low for somewhere my CO family & MS family could come together for vacation, we found this gem nestled away just NE of Atlanta, GA. I never knew how gorgeous this area was until I had this opportunity to visit. To top it off, a castle on Lake Lanier with every amenity you can imagine, there's nothing left to desire once arriving @ The Bellissimo Castle. From the pool & hot tub, to the sauna & game room, this place has it all. Every bedroom was just as cozy as the next including an incredible bathroom in each one. A place you never have as all of the entertainment you can ask for is right here. My kids' spent each day on the water with the pontoon boat & wakeboard boat pulling each other on the tubes! The supercharged jet ski's are another experience of their own! haha My entire family especially my kids & their cousins will remember this place for the rest of their lives!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
Matt.... David and I are so glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay at the Bellissimo Castle ! Making good memories is what a vacation should be ! Please plan to return in the future ! Nancy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Great place to hang out with friends and family. Something for for everyone to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
Stephanie.... glad you and your family enjoyed your stay at Bellissimo ! David and I hope that you plan another stay ! Nancy

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G., Weston, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas vacation
Beautiful property on the North end of Lake Lanier. Loved that every bedroom had a king size bed and and private bathroom. It was super cold when we were there, so we did not enjoy all the festivities the property offers. However, in warmer weather there is a ton to do inside and outside. Great set up, we had three families and plenty of space. Loved the pickle ball pavilion! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
Michelle, David and I were so happy to hear that you and your family had a wonderful Christmas at the Bellissimo Castle ! Everyone enjoys the private pickle ball court, glad you enjoyed ! We are adding several other new activities to the property, please come back for another stay! Nancy

10/10 Excellent

Celeste H., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
70th birthday family celebration
Oh my goodness, we could go on and on about our stay at Bellissimo Castle! First and foremost, Nancy and David are beyond fantastic to work with, always available and quick to respond to any needs we may have had. Old world charm with modern day convenience made for the perfect stay. The children explored, kayaked and played outside all day and the adults enjoyed having a pizza party at poolside and a private dinner party prepared by Chef Rhianni. We were 15 total and none of us were ready to go home. Thank you Nancy and Dave for providing such a wonderful experience!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
So glad that you and your family had a wonderful stay! Always a pleasure to hear that our guests appreciate our response to their needs! We hope to see you again at the Bellissimo Castle in the future! David and Nancy

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
PHENOMENAL EXPERIENCE!!!
Our stay at the Castle was an excellent escape from our daily lives into a gorgeous setting with unlimited adventure and entertainment! The pictures on the listing don’t do justice to the house, and we were quite comfortable throughout our 13 day stay. The lake is truly gorgeous and we had a blast on and by the water our whole trip! The limitl David is an A+ host, and he catered to our every need and more, and was a true pleasure to deal with. Nancy and Joanna were a huge help as well and made our trip go very smooth!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
David, Joanna and I are so happy to hear that you had an amazing stay at Bellissimo!!! It was a pleasure meeting your family and friends and we look forward to seeing you again on your next stay at Bellissimo! !

10/10 Excellent

Haley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday weekend
Went we a large group of friends with our kids, had an awesome time!!! House was great, dock was awesome, I highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
David and I are so glad that your family enjoyed the property ! We hope that you , your family and friends choose to stay at Bellissimo Castle again in the future ! Thank you for staying ! David and Nancy

10/10 Excellent

Becky R., Epes Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun beyond reality
This magnificent property had everything 14 of us ranging in ages from 68-6 could possibility want. Water sports, karaoke, pool, outdoor kitchen, enough space for everyone to have their own space. It could not have been any more fun and more suited to multi generation family get together. One set of grandparents, and three families with a combined total of 6 grandchildren had plenty of room. Everyone had their own bathroom (super important!) The kitchen was equipped with everything the foodies in the family needed.. The outdoor kitchen kept the griller in the family happy and us too!! The owner was super attentive and super helpful although not much was required as every detail had been thought out ahead of time. We all had high expectations as this is not your "budget" vacation property but all of our expectations were exceeded. Beautiful property!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
Becky...David and I are so glad that you and your family enjoyed the property ! We have completed the outdoor recreational area that includes volleyball, pickle ball, cornhole, horse shoe pit, foosball, ping pong and basketball. We hope that you will plan another family trip in the future so you can enjoy our new amenities ! Also...we have finished the waterfalls at the front entrance, they are incredible ! Thank you for visiting Bellissimo Castle and hope to see you again! David and Nancy

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place on the water for Family Vacation!
Our extended family of 17+ ppl enjoyed Bellissimo Castle and all its amenities on Lake Lanier. This was our first time visiting LL and it was truly a memorable time! It was a house full of three generations- grandparents, sisters/cousins and our kids from VA, FL and GA. There was plenty of outside space to gather together collectively by the poolside, on the pontoon, in the hot tub or by the firepit. The space also offered a secluded spot to read a book on the lakeview deck, set up a home office for the week in the lanai or take a paddle board out for quiet alone time. We took advantage of renting the pontoon and all the water toys that came with it. The teenage/young adult kids enjoyed the lake activities! The lake was not overly crowded. As we approached the July 4th holiday, it got a little busier but nothing too terrible. The bedrooms/bathrooms were spacious and beautiful! My only recommendations would maybe change one of the King size beds to two doubles/full size beds. That may accommodate groups with kids better, the bunk room definitely helped though. We brought our own yard games to play- Spikeball and Bocce. The yard was plenty large for that. We actually had our own version of Family Olympics that was property perfectly accommodated for the various challenges and games. Inside the house, we took advantage of the built-in karaoke, poker table and Golden Tee! Ladies can sing while the men are playing GT, genius! Lastly, Dave the owner was super pleasant, kind and responsive. We had questions about the stove, shower, sound system and pool throughout the week and he quick to aid. Sounds like there will be much more offered on the property soon.... volleyball, pickleball, too. Can't wait to visit again! Check-in was smooth Communication was excellent Grocery store 10 minutes away. Helen, GA is a must visit for a few hours. MUST BOOK THIS!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
Thank YOU! Visit again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
The pictures do not do it Justice. It is wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
Thank YOU!

8/10 Good

Marion H.

Beautiful location
Beautiful property, work in progress
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
We’re glad you enjoyed yourselves!

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Like a private resort.
Everything was great 👍. Dave was a great host! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
Thank YOU!

10/10 Excellent

Kenann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Massive house with great amenities
Great house for a large group. (17) Everyone had their own space. There was plenty of room to gather for family meals and games. Kitchen had two prep areas, sinks, dishwashers, refrigerators, ovens. We needed all of it. Walk in pantry hid all our supplies. Bed rooms were plentiful. Each with own bath. Cousins enjoyed the bunk room where 6 could sleep. Large flat back yard for kids to play. We visited in the winter so didn’t use the pool or lake. The outdoor fireplace is huge and a good family gathering spot. The decor is a little quirky. One grand mentioned “this is the castle where the beast lives”. There is a top floor gathering area which does look like a princess might be up the winding stone staircase. Elevator was a lifesaver since we had one guest in a wheelchair. Also long ramp to the front door. We’d love to come again in the summer and enjoy all the home had to offer. This was a great home for our very large family. I could see it as a space for an executive retreat as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2023
I’m soooo glad all of you enjoyed yourselves! Thank YOU! Yes, please come back in the summer!