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Enjoy al fresco dining on the deck with a barbecue grill and comfortable seating.
Cozy cabin with a front porch and a well-manicured lawn.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a large refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and oven.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, coffee table, and rug, featuring a large window with patterned curtains.
Enjoy meals in the kitchen with oven and sink, adjacent to a dining area with a round table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Lavonia

On lake.At this Lavonia vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Hartwell and 3 miles (5 km) of Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia. Lavonia Carnegie Library and Tugaloo State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Tugaloo State Park - 1 min drive - 0.2 miles
  • Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Villas at Foxwood Hills - 27 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Clemson University - 60 min drive - 40.2 miles

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 25 min drive
  • Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

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

Make memories at the lake!

Memories are made at Lake Hartwell. Come enjoy our home on a quiet cove in the Gumlog community just 10 minutes off of I-85 @ exit 173 in GA. Our fully furnished 3 BR/2 bath home sleeps 8 and boasts a large deck spanning the entire length of the home, looking out onto the lake. There is ample space for grilling on the gas grill, relaxing, and enjoying family and friends. There is a gentle sloping yard for outdoor games with a long meandering footpath that slopes down to the covered dock, leading to hours of lake activities. The driveway provides plenty of parking.

Our dock will accommodate your boat and the Franklin County Boat ramp is just 1 mile away.
Harbor Light Marina is just a 7 mile drive away where boat rental is available. Close by are the quaint towns of historic Lavonia and Hartwell where you will find a variety of shops and restaurants.

Other nearby activities include Tugaloo State Park, just a 9 min drive or a short paddle across the cove. Lake Hartwell State Park is just across the SC state line and a 17 min ride.

Tallulah Falls and North GA hiking trails are within a 1 hour drive of our home.

We are just about 30 minutes from shopping at Tangier Outlet Mall(south) or Anderson, SC(north), and 1 hour from the up and coming town of Greenville where there are many great restaurants and shops.

But best of all, if you are coming to the area for a Clemson football game, graduation, or parent’s weekend, this would be a great place to put your feet up. We have a large TV in the main room with access to our YouTube TV streaming service, as well as the TV in the master, for watching the games. It is a 34 mile/42 minute drive to Clemson if you are headed to the Campus.

This is a pet free/smoke free home and we ask that there be no large parties.

Property manager

David and Marty Banks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Make Memories At The Lavonia
Make memories at the lake! Lavonia
Make memories at the lake! Private vacation home
Make memories at the lake! Private vacation home Lavonia

Frequently asked questions

How close is Make memories at the lake! to the airport?

This vacation home is 66.8 mi (70-min drive) away from the Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Make memories at the lake! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Make memories at the lake! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Make memories at the lake!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Make memories at the lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Make memories at the lake!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Make memories at the lake! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Make memories at the lake! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Make memories at the lake! to downtown Lavonia?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Gumlog.

Make memories at the lake! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jim l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent value property!

Excellent service by Ted the manager and the property was as listed, great WiFi in the house and lake access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in a great neighborhood with a wonderful dock in a beautiful cove on lake hartwell.

Really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean, has a very nice covered dock with swim ladder, on a peaceful cove.The communication with the owners was good. The property manager was very nice, and lives in the neighborhood, if you have any questions.Great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing

I selected this property after discovering it on a previous trip in the same area. The primary purpose was for me and my brothers to relax and do some fishing. The property and location was perfect and met our goals for the trip. Just a couple of observations...lighting was dim above the kitchen table and in the kitchen...bulb replacements needed along with cleaning the fixture above the table. A coffee pot and coffee was available, however, no filters for the coffee maker were found...not an issue...paper towel worked fine, however a Keurig would be optimal as we had brought our own coffee pods. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

Liked: Cleanliness

We didn't want to leave!

We absolutely loved our time in this lovely place and hope to return. The owners were a delight to talk to and made everything smooth as could be! I can't recommend this home enough!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lewis family

Thank you for once again making our visit to Lavonia so comfortable and enjoyable in your home. We appreciate the extra mile you go to make sure your tenants are happy with your accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Was a perfect location for our wedding guests to stay at! Everyone loved their stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori A O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and Clean

This property was close to many points of interest.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed stay

Everything great except T.V. reception. Programing would freeze every few minutes - had to change channel constantly to get it unfrozen. Would/will stay again - not a deal breaker.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

Liked: Cleanliness

great time

great time with family in a nice home in a great location,made some great memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

brooke k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kaison's 3rd birthday getaway

This was a great place to stay!! We had a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H., Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Private

Lovely property. Incredibly clean. Well appointed kitchen (which is great, we like to cook). Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual family lake weekend

We really enjoyed the lake house! The cove was quiet with friendly neighbors. Nice .5 mile loop for walks/runs. We had great communication with the owners from start to finish!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location

Had a great time. Clean property and comfortable furnishings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nikki g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Lake House

We loved our stay. It was very convenient to Tugaloo state park where my son was fishing in a bass tournament. The house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness

April Fishing Trip

Great location to both lake Hartwell and Toccoa. House is in very nice secure neighborhood. Marty and David are great hosts and Ken helped out with the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob K., Marietta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect lakefront setting

Easy place to stay. Everything was as advertised. Would consider staying there again if we're going to Lake Hartwell.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Wonderful base for a long weekend of fishing on Hartwell. The house was lovely and prefect for relaxing in after long days on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a little slice of heaven in Georgia
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian w.

Liked: Cleanliness

weekend getaway

very nice property, well equipped and clean. access to nice boat launch. we borrowed the canoe and had a very nice paddle.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

All the Stars

If I could give more than 5 stars, I surely would. Cozy, warm and inviting. We fished, enjoyed the cool evenings in front of the wood burning fireplace and just enjoyed the beauty that surrounded us. We were greeted by 5 deer the morning we arrived. Marty and David are amazing souls and we are so grateful they shared this little piece of heaven with us. Again, all the stars.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend

The house had everything we needed. There was actually all kinds of gear on the property and we brought more than we needed to. The house was clean and comfortable. The lake was close and in a nice, quiet neighborhood. It wasn’t a long drive at all to go eat or go into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice and relaxing lake house

We had a wonderful stay last weekend! The house was everything we could have asked for, and the lake views from the dock were beautiful! Between the house, the yard, and the lakefront/dock there was plenty of room for all 8 of us (2 adults and 6 kids). Lots of fishing, swimming, and time spent around the fire pit made for some great memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Home on the Lake

The lake house was very spacious and clean. It has a concrete walk down to the lake. The firepit with the string lights was wonderful for outside entertaining. It has a screened in back porch off the master bedroom which was also very nice. I would definitely recommend and plan to return. Very peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

johndrown

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Lots to do outdoors!

The amenities were superb. Fishing off the dock was great. We caught more than a dozen fish in 1 day. We saw wildlife , deer, hawk, albino armadillo and many others. This is not a solicitation or fake. CaptainJD of Off the Hook Charters. Punta Gorda Florida. We look forward to our next stay. Nearby waterfalls, state park etc. Tons to do for kids of all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

The location was great! We live way out in the middle of nowhere and being close to town, but still felt like having some privacy was so very nice! The house was perfect! It felt like home and was clean. Checkout was very easy and everything for us was a positive.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023