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Lakefront Home on Private Cove in Desirable Upper Lake Keowee Location

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A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees.
A rustic wooden cabin with a steep stone staircase leading up to a wooden deck.
A riverside dock with a covered seating area and a boat dock.
A calm river with boats and a dock.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, wooden cabinets, granite countertops, and a built-in dishwasher.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Keowee
Sleeps 10•3 bedrooms•6 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Sunset, SC
  • Place, Lake Keowee
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Keowee-Toxaway State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Jocassee
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Living Room 1

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

lower level bedroom

1 King Bed

Upper/Main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upper/Main Floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Home on Private Cove in Desirable Upper Lake Keowee Location

Lake Wood Retreat is an Upper Lake Keowee waterfront home, tucked away in a private cove with breathtaking views. You will have access to two docks, one to park your boat and the other to lounge and relax. Kayaks and a paddle board are available for guests to use. Our quite cove is a great place for children to swim safely removed from main channel boat traffic. Our home sleeps 10. Please note that our boat will be in the dock slip from September - November. If you would like it moved, we will need at least a week notice.

South Carolina's Golden Corner is a special place to take advantage of all of the incredible activities this area has to offer. Beautiful, clean, Lake Keowee is the perfect place for family boating activities with over 360 miles of shoreline. In addition, we are just 8 miles from pristine Lake Jocassee and wilderness area. We are in the midst of numerous national, state and county parks, including Devils Fork State Park, Lake Keowee Toxaway State Park, and Table Rock State Park.

This will be one of those vacations that you and your family remember for a lifetime!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Return thermostats to 75 degrees in Summer and 60 in Winter
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1998214vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Sunset

Located in Sunset, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Sunset, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Keowee - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Keowee-Toxaway State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Devils Fork State Park - 14 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 15 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Clemson University - 35 min drive - 44.4 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bistro At Keowee Key - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Sisters Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Lake House Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Crave Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Keowee Key Restaurant - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Home on Private Cove in Desirable Upper Lake Keowee Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Home on Private Cove in Desirable Upper Lake Keowee Location?

As of 29 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Home on Private Cove in Desirable Upper Lake Keowee Location on 6 August 2026 start from NZ$2,705, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lakefront Home on Private Cove in Desirable Upper Lake Keowee Location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Home on Private Cove in Desirable Upper Lake Keowee Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Home on Private Cove in Desirable Upper Lake Keowee Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Home on Private Cove in Desirable Upper Lake Keowee Location located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Keowee and Keowee-Toxaway State Park. Poe Creek State Forest is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay, our family really enjoyed the house and the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in an awesome location! The owners and managers are top notch and we will definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot!

Beautiful property with great amenities and such a nice private spot in the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you for the lovely review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time at our house and on Lake Keowee! We hope that you will come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

We enjoyed our visit and hope to return again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at our home and on Lake Keowee. We look forward to having you as a guess again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay and host

Tina was very helpful! The house and grounds were wonderful! We definitely want to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2024
Thank you for the lovely review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time at our house and on Lake Keowee! We hope that you will come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property for a family getaway!

My husband and I stayed here with our teen daughter and her best friend for several days of lake fun and it was the perfect house for that. Clean, comfortable, well stocked, well maintained, nice location, and quiet neighborhood. No complaints, we would happily stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2024
Thank you for the lovely review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time at our house and on Lake Keowee! We hope that you will come back again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

awesome weekend in sunset

we had a great stay at this beautiful house the house was constructed using reclaimed wood and had a fantastic cabin feel the deck and the water were great for relaxing thanks again Matt
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2024
Thank you for the lovely review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time at our house and on Lake Keowee! We hope that you will come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent experience

We had a very good second stay. This stay was even better, as they added a very nice deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2022
Thank you for coming back to our home again! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and the new deck. We hope that you will continue to come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet spot on the lake

Family had a great time. lots of living space in the cabin and the kids loved eating meals on the table they setup on the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Family fun

We have stayed here several times and always enjoyed our stay! Love the new porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2022
Thank you for coming back to our home again! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and the new deck! We appreciate the kind words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Keowee

Property was very nice at the end of a quiet cove. House was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great place missed the paddle boat and board. Also no gas in tank for grill and no filters for the britta pitcher. The caretakers brought over a gas tank thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2025
Thank you for your review. We glad you enjoyed your time at our house and on Lake Keowee. We feel the same as you about missing the paddle boat and board. However, they were severely damaged (after many well loved years) and could no long function properly. We have moved our extra gas tank to a location that will be easily available if you run out of gas. In addition, we replaced our housekeeping service, since it was their job to change the tanks out when necessary. We do hope that you will come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Turkey Day

It was great as always!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clemson Birthday Weekend

Three September birthdays celebrated and enjoyed going to the Clemson game. A great time was had by all!. We grilled, kids swam, men road paddleboards and kayaks and they all went to Clemson for the FSU game. This was our second time staying here and will not be our last!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great mountain lake retreat!

Loved our entire experience at this wonderful lake house. The location is ideal for exploring Lake Jocassee and the state parks of upstate SC. The layout of the house is really unique and we loved the upstairs porch and the basement patio. We loved the clean cove for swimming and the kayaks were a blast for all of us. We kayaked around the corner to the Keowee jumping rock which was only about a 20 minute paddle and it was well worth the effort! We look forward to returning to this great home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Saundra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Review

Good visit. Nice house. Not enough towels for bath rooms. Stairs down to lake - no handrails.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing lake house with docks!

Probably the best house I’ve booked for a vacation! Everyone with me agrees! Definitely did not disappoint. Loved having too docks and being able to use the boat dock to park mine in. Only issue I had was the driveway with my truck and boat trailer. Still doesn’t change my mind about this spot! Just got to use common sense and park across the road to make your parking easier. We will be back and hopefully get the same house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2022
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time at our house and on Lake Keowee! Yes, we have the spot cleared across the road for boat trailers, since the roundabout driveway was not designed for that.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Wedding

Communication was always prompt and clear from request to rent to checkout. Great property for our family of 8 adults, and was easy for our grandparents to access and get around when they stopped over. We were here for a family wedding and had several different properties we visited. We should have had the grands stay with us! Boat dock worked well for everyone to get in and off the boat and enjoyed the kayak also. Nice clean and clear water in our cove. It was also quiet and very enjoyable place for us to hang out in the morning and evening. Enjoyed the screened porch, upper deck and lower patio. We would come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you for the lovely review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time at our house and on Lake Keowee! We hope that you will come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven on Earth

This truly was a week in heaven. We had 9 family members here for a week and wished we had longer at the end. The building is beautiful and spacious. The hosts provided everything except beach towels and food. The paddleboard and kayaks were a blast. We loved having a covered boat house for our ski boat. The water is crystal clear (throughout the entire lake) and deep enough to dive off the dock. The cove was gorgeous and quiet. We were a 10 minute drive and 4 minute boat ride from the public boat launch. With 5 minutes in either direction on the water were multiple beaches. There was also a roughly 20 foot cliff within 5 minutes that we could boat to and jump off of. We loved that. Highly, highly recommend. We started looking for property on Keowee on our drive home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2022
Thank you for the lovely review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time at our house and on Lake Keowee! Our family also loves the jumping rock. We hope that you will come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome lake house!

Our original rental got cancelled (for Clemson graduation weekend, no less) and I scrambled to find a new lake house that would work for 2 families w/17-21 yr old kids and my elder parents, both of whom have mobility issues. My parents split the upstairs bedrooms, my sister's fam took the downstairs rooms, and I wound up sleeping on the sofa (which was surprisingly comfortable...lol). Tina's communication was wonderful and she was very gracious in replying to all my texts and questions. The house is well stocked, has great views, and we 1000% enjoyed the kayaks, pedal boat, and games. Cooking for 8-10 people was fine and the stocked kitchen made it easy to feed the group all at once. We loved the porches the best and spent most our time outside, which is NOT the norm for my parents, so I know they were a hit. My only recommendations would be to add a bath mat or traction strips inside the main floor tub/shower. It's a beautiful bathroom, but the cast iron surface is incredibly slippery. The lock box is also tough to open, but have patience and the tumblers will work. (To be fair, the morning storms were awful and the number dials/tumblers would not stay in place, but a new box might eliminate that minor issue.) We'd gladly stay at this house again and look forward to the next kid's graduation so we can. Go Tigers! :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2024
Dear Susan, We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at our lake house and we hope that you will come again. Thank you very much for the feedback. We will make sure to add a non-slip mat to the bathroom tub. The lock on the box has been removed, so it should be easier to open.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location on Keowee

We have stayed at Keowee for many years on boating vacations. Our family had a very good time at this location. Really enjoyed the house. I would definatly stay here again. We always bring our own boat. We have a 24' center console that we tied up to the side of the dock. The water levels do fluctuate daily, and a few days I was concerned we might not be able to tie up if the lake level continued to drop. This never became an issue. This house/dock is tucked away in the back of a cove which I really prefer. This keeps the constant boater passings away from the dock. The other benefit it the trees provide a lot of shade to help cover the dock and boat from all day sun. If you are looking for the big lake views, this is not the house for you. That being said, there still is a very nice view of the cove, which I prefer. There is plenty of room to park a 24' boat/trailer in the drive. You will however need to be somewhat proficient at backing if you do. If you are, its not a problem. There is one caution you need to know about if you trailer your boat to the house. The drive from the main road down to the house is a single lane / very narrow. The problem occurs about half way to the house, there is a dip in the drive that will cause your boat motor to drag going in or out from the house. Make sure you stop and trim you engine all the way up before proceeding across the dip. Fortunately I was paying attention. And finally, be prepared to back your boat in to the first drive. The drive way is a circle drive but you will not be able to make it around the circle. Do not attempt that with the boat on the trailer, you will regret it if you do. Just back it in the first drive to the house you come to and all will be fine. Again, we have a 4 door F250 with a 24' boat that we got in and out with no problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2022
Thank you for staying with us and for the kind words and very detailed description. We know your review will help many people considering the property in the future, so we greatly appreciate you taking the time to do this. We are glad that you enjoyed the quite/private cove and we hope that you will join us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the house

We come every year to Thanksgiving and love staying at your home. It is right around the corner to my brothers house where we all gather. So comfortable and convenient. Hope to book again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
We’re so glad you enjoy the house! We hope that you will continue to book with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake retreat

We had a great stay at this spacious and well appointed home. It’s a great location on the north part of the lake in a quiet cove. We love the outdoor spaces and the separate living area downstairs.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you for your kind review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your time at the house and on the lake. We hope that you come back and rent again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

derron j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Keowee and Mountain Stay

We loved the location and the property. We visited in December and lucked out with some warm weather. This home is a Great Lake Location and we liked being on the north end of the lake as it is close to some great mountain hikes. Quiet, remote and well cared for property. Love it because it is homey and rustic yet nicely furnished. Price is reasonable, especially for the number of beds and flexibility.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2022
Thank you for staying with us and for the kind words. We're glad that you enjoyed your stay and had a great weather to take advantage of the lake and surrounding area. We couldn't agree with you more about the location being so close great hikes. We hope that you will join us again.
Verified

8/10 Good

jill m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Getaway

The home is lovely and the addition of the screened porch is a great. The house was not as stocked as we have found others to be.. had to use bath towels for lake, no little soaps available for shower, no additional trash bags other than one provided, very limited pantry items. We were bummed to find the one paddle board broken and without a fin. Surface cleaning was good but under furniture and between cushions lots of food, dust, etc. Grill was a mess when we arrived but easy to clean. We were also surprised to find no WIFI (in looking back could not find that it was a feature on the listing and wrongly assumed the house would have it). The property manager indicated that they use their Verizon hotspot.. that's great if you are prepared and have Verizon with unlimited data. We enjoyed our stay just wish we'd have been better informed and prepared.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2021
Thank you for staying with us. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and had a good time on the lake. Your feedback is very helpful. All the amenities that you did not find are not listed as provided. It states in the listing that we do not provide beach towels, hand soaps or trash bags. We will add this info to our welcome letter to help people be prepared. It also states no wifi. Currently there is no reliable source for WiFi in our area (It is extremely frustrating). We have updated the listing to state this fact in the description (so it can't be missed). A company is working on laying fiber in the area to help solve this issue. We hope to have an option by the end of the year.

About the host

Hosted by Tina

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We are full time Atlanta residents and have enjoyed Lake Keowee for summer family vacations.

Why they chose this property

This propery is in upper Lake Keowee where the water is slightly cooler and crowds smaller than the lower lake regions. Nestled in a cove, this home offers a safe place for our family to enjoy the water away from the main channel boat traffic.

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