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LAKEFRONT Retreat! <br>Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Lavonia, GA
  • Lake Hartwell State Park
  • Lake Hartwell
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Tugaloo State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lavonia

On lake.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Hartwell and 3 miles (5 km) of Tugaloo State Park. Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia is within 3 miles (5 km) and Lavonia Carnegie Library is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Tugaloo State Park - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Villas at Foxwood Hills - 26 min drive - 18.4 miles
  • Clemson University - 59 min drive - 40.7 miles

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 25 min drive
  • Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

LAKEFRONT Retreat! <br>Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage!

2021 full renovation to this charming cottage on Lake Hartwell. Enjoy the privacy of the woods and convenience of a covered boat slip. Property is located in Gumlog and is perfect for fishing, swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding. The neighborhood roads are privately maintained and a great place for walks and to enjoy nature. Tugaloo State Park is 2 miles away from the cottage and offers trails, swimming, and boat ramp. Boats are available to rent at nearby marina.

Property manager

Darrin and Renee Harrelson

Languages

English

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Exterior

Newly furnished beautiful cabin with an access to Lake Hartwell

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  • Washer
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5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 48 reviews
Newly furnished beautiful cabin with an access to Lake Hartwell

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Waterfront ON Lake Hartwell TWO Miles From Tugaloo State Park

Frequently asked questions

How close is LAKEFRONT Retreat! <br>Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! to the airport?

This vacation home is 66.1 mi (73-min drive) away from the Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does LAKEFRONT Retreat! <br>Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does LAKEFRONT Retreat! <br>Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at LAKEFRONT Retreat! <br>Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at LAKEFRONT Retreat! <br>Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at LAKEFRONT Retreat! <br>Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does LAKEFRONT Retreat! <br>Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does LAKEFRONT Retreat! <br>Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is LAKEFRONT Retreat! <br>Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! to downtown Lavonia?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Gumlog.

LAKEFRONT Retreat! <br>Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

Everything about this place was perfect. The house is well stocked and super cute. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The House was perfect and had everything we needed and more. The location on the lake was great. And the owners allowed us to check in early which really helped us make the most of the weekend! We definitely will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin h.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July @ Lake Hartwell

The location was in a great area close to Tugaloo to launch our boat. The house was perfect for our stay, it was well maintained, clean and well stocked. The dock was in great shape for docking our boat for our stay. We would 100% book again to stay next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Hartwell

We had a blast on our trip to hartwell. House was very cute and clean. Owners are wonderful! They even called to inform us of some work they had just completed on the house. The dock is perfect for swimming and fishing. Great neighborhood. Perfect place to take a family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Repeat visitors

Storms had done som damage, but owners called ahead of our stay to inform us. Most repair work had been completed. Excellent stay for fathers day and our sons birthday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday retreat

Clean, comfy, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and clean

House was cute and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

We had a wonderful time. The property is beautiful and had everything that we needed. And we had the best time at the dock swimming and fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer vacation

The lake property is just what we needed to spent time with my granddaughter before she goes back to school. We had a blast and we dodge hurricane Debby!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best

Friends and I stayed here for a couple nights for a music festival. It was a blast loved how we were on the water and the view on the dock is priceless
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cottage on the Lake!

We are quite familiar with Lake Hartwell, but mainly on the SC side. This was our first time staying in the Gumlog area of the lake in GA. The owners did a great job on the renovation of this little cottage. It was super cute and super clean! Although the whole place was under 1000 square ft, it was great to have 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The views from the deck were great, as the house is situated on a wooded lot on a quiet cove. The area was very peaceful too! We didn't use the dock this time, but appreciated the owner letting us know about the power issues on the dock itself. We thought it may be difficult to maneuver our large pontoon trailer on the narrow neighborhood roads, but there is ample space. Overall, a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L., Greenville

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Hidden Gem

The house was the perfect size for just the two of us. We got away while the kids were at camp for a working week. The house was fully stocked with everything that we needed. They even allowed us to check out late since we had the boat with us. A word of caution. If you need to store your trailer at the house while there. Be aware that the roads are small and tight. It took my skilled husband to get it backed into the lot. Other than that. It was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work Buds

Easy process, house was everything we needed. Enjoyed the clean dock and the deep water for swimming. The house seems larger that the footage listed. Master bath was great. Lots of towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT house!

Cutest house on the water! The hosts had everything we needed to enjoy our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Extremely clean, great location. Quiet, relaxing time at the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great boat dock!

Stayed here for a short weekend getaway with our dog. Darrin and Renee were very gracious and responsive to questions. Place is as pictured and had everything we needed. The house is located in a quiet part of the lake, so we enjoyed hanging out on the dock and kayaking in peace without having to deal with a lot of boats. Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heavenly Hartwell Hiatus

Our stay was just excellent from the moment we walked in the door to the moment we pulled it shut and went back to reality. Top shelf hosts. We will return hopefully sooner rather than later. Thank you again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Suzie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short weekend

It was very clean and easy to get too by boat. It would have been nice to have a table on deck to eat. The one on it was rotten. Big drop from steps to dock. It woukd have been nice to have some furniture on dock and regular grill. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful weekend getaway

We had so much fun on our weekend stay here. The home is immaculately clean, smells wonderful & has the cutest décor! You can see the lake from the living room window - the walk down to the dock is easy & the dock itself is amazing! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Times

Our family enjoyed the forest surrounding the house and time on the dock swimming and playing on our kayak and paddle board. The house is updated with a nicely stocked kitchen. We had a relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular Lake Trip

Home was very clean. Location on lake was quiet allowing for swimming and fishing. Boat dock in excellent condition and provided a great place to store our boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient to Tugaloo SP

Most of us camped at Tugaloo SP, and accessed the property via boat and car, which was nice. Property was great for the new moms and babies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful

Great house on the lake we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Rental

We decided to rent this adorable lakefront cottage for 6 weeks of the summer. It was very convenient for us since we live about 35 minutes away. We were able to keep our jet ski at the lake and enjoy afternoons on the dock, in a quiet cove. The house is beautifully updated and comfortable. The neighborhood is also quiet and nice for walks and our son enjoyed riding his bike up and down the hills. We enjoyed evening fires in the firepit area, and sat on the porch with our morning coffee, looking out over the lake. The beds were very comfortable and the house was very clean. We spent 6 weeks making a lifetime of memories as a family. The location on the lake is very close to Harbor Light Marina. We drove our ski over and had dinner at Tillly’s Tiki Hut and it was a great environment. The property owners were wonderful and check-in and check-out was east and convenient. Our son is already asking if we can do this again next summer. We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 41 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness

30th Anniversary

Great place, clean, quiet and relaxing. Great fishing too. No complaints from us. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023