Colorful Artistic Lakefront Home Canoe Opt - Central to Stone Mt + everything!
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
Golden Pond is a colorful, artist-decorated 4-bedroom lakefront home in a quiet North Decatur/Clarkston neighborhood, set on a small private lake and pond. The house is filled with whimsical hand-painted furnishings, twinkly lights, and original artwork, giving it a one-of-a-kind, creative atmosphere rather than a standard rental feel. A canoe is available by special arrangement for guests who want to get out on the water (used at own risk).
Rooms & Layout
The home sleeps up to 6 across a sunny King Master Suite with a new custom mattress, private full bath, and lake views; a Victorian Queen room with a new mattress; a couch-surfer suite with a pull-out sofa, half bath, laundry access, and a screened walk-out porch overlooking the lake; and an intimate private room with a futon. A separate den/office wing has its own suite-like feel with porch access, useful for guests wanting extra privacy or workspace.
Amenities
The fully loaded kitchen includes a dishwasher, microwave, disposal, toaster, and cookware, plus upgraded Calvin Klein bedding, colorful crockery, and towels throughout. Guests also have air conditioning and heating, free Wi-Fi, cable TV with Netflix access, a washer and dryer (by arrangement), an ironing board, and free parking in the driveway or on-street. Outdoor and indoor pool access is available, along with a screened-in porch and patio for relaxing by the lake.
Location & Surroundings
The property sits within a mile of several Ponce De Leon Ave and Indian Creek Dr bus stops, making it easy to reach nearby dining like Al Chef, Biruk Kana Restaurant, Brockett Pub House & Grill, and Live Restaurant & Lounge, plus IHOP for breakfast. It's close to Stone Mountain Park (with its seasonal laser and fireworks shows and winter tobogganing at Snow Mountain) and the DeKalb Farmer's Market, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport about 26 km away.
Best for
This home suits groups, families, or couples traveling together who want a distinctive, art-filled home base with space to spread out across four sleeping areas and two living rooms. It's especially well suited to travelers interested in outdoor recreation and local culture, given the on-site canoe, nearby seasonal pool, and proximity to Stone Mountain Park's laser shows and tobogganing. Remote workers or small groups needing separate spaces will appreciate the private den/office wing and dual living rooms.
Travel tips
Several bus stops along E Ponce De Leon Ave and N Indian Creek Dr sit within roughly half a mile to under a mile of the house, making it feasible to explore without a car. If you plan to use the canoe or the neighborhood's seasonal outdoor pool, arrange this with the owner in advance, and drive-in guests should use the emergency brake and park at the top of the driveway to avoid falling limbs. Time a visit for a Saturday evening in warm months to catch the laser and fireworks show at nearby Stone Mountain Park.
What guests say
Guests repeatedly describe the home as magical and full of artistic charm, singling out the owner's creative touches down to details like painted light switches. The lake/creek view from one of the two living rooms and the screened porch are frequently highlighted as standout features. Reviewers also praise the well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and charming dining room, and several note that having two living rooms made it easy to work or relax separately. No recurring negative themes appear in the available excerpts.
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