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Escape to a secluded retreat surrounded by lush greenery, where a welcoming porch invites relaxation.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island and stainless steel appliances.
Relax in a cozy living area with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, surrounded by the rustic charm of wooden walls and floors.
Enjoy serene views of the lake from this deck, complete with lounge chairs and a shaded area.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, hanging pot rack, and large window.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Salem, South Carolina
  • Lake Keowee
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Devils Fork State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lake Jocassee
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Salem

Turtlehead stay.With a stay at this Turtlehead vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Keowee and 2 miles (3 km) of Chapman Bridge Oconee Bell Preserve. Also, McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve is within 3 miles (5 km) and Devils Fork State Park is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Keowee - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Devils Fork State Park - 9 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Lake Jocassee - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Devils Fork Lake Jocassee - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Clemson University - 49 min drive - 27.4 miles

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 44 min drive
  • Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jocassee Valley Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sister's Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Lake House Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Keowee Towne Market - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pat's Cash & Carry - ‬16 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.

Deer Laurel at Turtlehead

Summary:
Located at the north end of beautiful Lake Keowee is this 6000 square foot log cabin that can sleep up to 20 people in beds. Yep... 20! No sleeper sofas, no blow-up mattress or roll away beds. The setting is beautiful with lush hardwoods surrounding the home and a natural setting great for bird watching and enjoying the outdoors. If it is the sunshine you are longing for, the double decker dock will provide a great spot for sunning the day away.

The Space:
The main level of this home is so tastefully decorated with great spaces to lounge and dine. The kitchen is stocked with everything you will need. The lower level is a great entertainment area with a pool table, ping pong, TV, and board games. It a great space for the kids to gather and hang out.

Guests will have access to the double decker dock. The owner will leave his boat on the lift in the center slip, however, there is ample room to tie up a boat on either side of the dock. There are several boat rental companies in the area, many of which, will deliver a boat to the dock.

If Clemson University is on your list ,this beautiful home is only 25 miles from Clemson.


Main Bedroom: King bed - Private bathroom
Bedroom 2: 2 Queen beds - Private Bathroom
Bedroom 3: Queen bed - Shared bathroom with BRs 4&5
Bedroom 4: Queen bed - Shared bathroom
Bedroom 5: 3 Bunk beds - Private bathroom
Bedroom 6: 2 Twin beds - Shared bathroom with BR 8
Bedroom 7 : 2 Twin beds - Shared bathroom

Owner's boat will remain at the dock, however, guests with a boat or boat rental can tie up on the sides of the dock. Water depth at the end of the dock is ~20 feet.

Guest Access:
The driveway will only hold 4 cars and you cannot park in the street. The HOA is considering a ban on vacation rentals so PLEASE do not park on the street.

The Neighborhood:
The Turtlehead community is a beautiful gated community located at the north end of Lake Keowee. Some say this is the most beautiful part of the lake. There is a community boat slip you may use, but you cannot leave your trailer in the parking lot.

Other Things to Note:
Full disclosure... there are no bathtubs in the home, only showers.
The dining table only seats 8 people. There are 3 seats at the kitchen bar area and a patio table that seats 8.

Owner's boat will remain at the dock, however, guests with a boat or boat rental can tie up on the sides of the dock. Water depth at the end of the dock is ~20 feet.

CANCELLATION / RESCHEDULING POLICY

Our cancellation policy is FIRM. Please purchase travel insurance for cancellations, emergency medical & more.

30 days or more - 100% refund minus $100 cancellation fee
14 days or more - 50% refund
<14 days - no refund

Property manager

Cope Property Management

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Gated community

Policies

Check-in

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

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

  • 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Deer Laurel at Turtlehead to the airport?

This vacation home is 50.8 mi (75-min drive) away from the Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Deer Laurel at Turtlehead have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Deer Laurel at Turtlehead to the beach?

This vacation home is 11.2 mi (26-min drive) from North Beach and 11.9 mi (27-min drive) from South Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Deer Laurel at Turtlehead offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Deer Laurel at Turtlehead?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Deer Laurel at Turtlehead?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Deer Laurel at Turtlehead?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Deer Laurel at Turtlehead have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Deer Laurel at Turtlehead have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Deer Laurel at Turtlehead to downtown Salem?

This vacation home is 4.7 mi away from Salem.

Deer Laurel at Turtlehead Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Women's Church Retreat

This was the perfect location for our quick weekend away. The home is beautiful and the location is peaceful. The staff is extremely helpful and accommodating. The one thing that was not accurate but definitely worked to our advantage was that one of the queen beds upstairs has been changed to three twin beds. I would highly recommend this home for family reunions and small group retreats. In fact my group already asking when we can go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jakob S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a workshop

Great place away from the daily rush. We had time to slow down and have great discussions in a very inviting and relaxing environment. Nothing beats the cozy atmosphere of a house with lots of wood! We will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Preston C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay!

We had an amazing weekend here. The house and property are beautiful and we had everything we needed. Thanks for an awesome stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Kylee H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

House needs to be cleaned and applainces updated.

Great location. We have stayed in another house in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, the house and especially the kitchen was dirty. Pots, glasses, plates were all greasy and dirty. The kitchen cabinets were sticky due to lack of cleaning. There were dead bugs in the beds upstairs which means that the bedding had not been changed for our stay. It appears the house had not rented in a while. The grill needs replacing and we had to light it manually since the igniter had rusted out. The fireplace didn’t work and house only has an apartment size dishwasher which is not adequate for a house that sleeps multiple families.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonny M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Trip

Great place, incredible views, and great dock in a picturesque cove!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Family Getaway

We absolutely loved our long weekend at this spacious home! Recently we gathered our family to celebrate our mother’s 80th birthday and this place was large enough to comfortably sleep all 19 of us. The large dining tables, indoor and out, were also perfect for us to gather around. I’m not sure another VRBO exists on Lake Keowee that can accommodate this many people. Also, though not a new home, it was extremely clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023