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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Lake
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 783.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake Hartwell
  • Place, Tugaloo State Park
  • Place, Clemson University

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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

About the area

Lavonia

Located in Lavonia, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Harbor Light Marina and Chickasaw Point Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tugaloo State Park and Lake Hartwell State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Lavonia, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Tugaloo State Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Lake Keowee - 37 min drive - 49.0 km
  • Clemson University - 45 min drive - 62.5 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 50 min drive - 63.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LAKEFRONT Retreat! <br>Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at LAKEFRONT Retreat! <br>Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LAKEFRONT Retreat! <br>Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Hartwell and within 3 mi (5 km) of Tugaloo State Park and Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia. Lavonia Carnegie Library and Lavonia Water Works Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

wonderful

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

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

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

Jennifer K.

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

Lake

Beautiful house. Very clean!! Enjoyed our stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee J.

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

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

Courtney G.

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

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

Daniel K.

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

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

Glenn D.

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

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

Elizabeth W.

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

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

Jessica K.

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

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

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome stay !!! So cozy and cute and had everthing we needed, we will be back for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wally S.

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

Weekend getaway

Great, clean house right on the water! everything we needed and comfortable for the 6 of us for weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday retreat

Clean, comfy, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

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

Cute and clean

House was cute and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

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

Beth K.

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

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.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Darrin and Renee Harrelson

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Darrin and I purchased this home in 2021 and have fully renovated the entire home. We have been in the long-term rental business for 8 years and decided to purchase this property for short-term rentals. We hope you enjoy your stay and come back to stay with us again.

Why they chose this property

Our property is lakefront with a dock. Bring your boat or rent a boat nearby.

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