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Rustic Escape on Lake Hartwell - Pet Friendly, Kayaks and Paddleboards Provided!

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A spacious log cabin interior with a wooden staircase, a living area with a sofa, a kitchen with a bar, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, granite countertops, and bar stools.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window, and a view into the kitchen.
A log cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and living room, featuring wooden floors, a stone fireplace, and large windows.
A wooden interior with a sloped ceiling, two large windows, a clock, and a table with chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
With space for 11 guests, this cabin features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes a patio and is pet-friendly. Enjoy a jetted bathtub and explore attractions like Lake Hartwell State Park and Harbor Light Marina.

Highlights

  • Your private spa moment
    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Hartwell
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Fair Play, SC
  • Place, Lake Hartwell
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Hartwell State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Clemson University
    ‪29 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Bed Room

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Bunk Beds

Loft

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bath

+1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Rustic Escape on Lake Hartwell - Pet Friendly, Kayaks and Paddleboards Provided!

Come escape the busyness of every day life at our cozy lake house. Comfortably sleeps 11, making it perfect for the whole family/friend group. Take a stroll down the private path to the water or launch your boat from the public ramp at the end of the driveway. Plenty of parking available for your boat trailer & cars for the whole crew. Easy access, just 5 minutes off the highway - 30 minutes from Clemson, 50 minutes from Greenville, and under 2 hours to Atlanta. All dogs/cats welcome!

Please note: we do not have our own dock access, but there is a public boat ramp at the end of the road. We do own down to the water, which you can access through a private back directly out the back door. The path leads to a quiet cove, perfect for swimming, fishing, or kayaking/paddleboarding. We have two kayaks and one paddle board we provide for guest access!

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3149848vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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
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

Fair Play

Fair Play is home to this cabin. Lake Hartwell State Park and Tugaloo State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lavonia Cultural Center and Gateway Arts Center.
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Fair Play, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Hartwell State Park - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Lake Keowee - 25 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Clemson University - 29 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 34 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 36 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gumlog BBQ & Fish Lodge - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Hershberger's Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Spotted Pig BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Peace Of Pie - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tilly’s Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Escape on Lake Hartwell - Pet Friendly, Kayaks and Paddleboards Provided! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Escape on Lake Hartwell - Pet Friendly, Kayaks and Paddleboards Provided!?

As of 27 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Escape on Lake Hartwell - Pet Friendly, Kayaks and Paddleboards Provided! on 28 September 2026 start from NZ$1,101, 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 Rustic Escape on Lake Hartwell - Pet Friendly, Kayaks and Paddleboards Provided!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Escape on Lake Hartwell - Pet Friendly, Kayaks and Paddleboards Provided!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Escape on Lake Hartwell - Pet Friendly, Kayaks and Paddleboards Provided!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Escape on Lake Hartwell - Pet Friendly, Kayaks and Paddleboards Provided! located?

Situated in Fair Play, this cabin is steps from Lake Hartwell and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Hartwell State Park and Chickasaw Point Golf Club. Glenn Ferry Access Area and Harbor Light Marina are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The host was great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the pictures do not do justice to the quality ofthe fixtures ,building materials, and total size of the property especially on he interior of the home.the porches are huge and beutiful. I would book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the property as a getaway for the family close to our family reunion on the lake
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place and great stay

My family enjoyed the stay at the property. Liked the location and especially the house Great trip and hope to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay - the house was clean when we arrived and the check-in process was seamless. We didn’t use the indoor fireplace because it was summer in SC :) but there is a nice gas fireplace in the living room. The kitchen was well-stocked making it easy to prepare meals. The only “negative” was the walk to the lake through the back yard. It’s a ways down, as others have reported, possibly making it inaccessible for some renters. Of course, the house was not advertised as being lake front, so this really isn’t wasn’t an issue. Just be prepared for some downhill/uphill walking! Finally, there is a boat launch less than 1 minute from the house.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Clean, functional, fantastic location, A+++
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay

This house was absolutely perfect for a group of friends and I. We had 4 trucks with boat trailers and still had parking space to spare. Great place to stay for a fishing trip or just a weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This was a Beautiful get away. The weather was not the best for our stay but we still enjoyed it.

The host answered any questions I had and everything was as it stated. Definitely would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Cabin

We enjoyed our stay! The cabin is huge and provides everything. It is a difficult walk to the lake, even for 20 year olds. My only complaint is they need new towels, otherwise everything else was great!
Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

It was a great experience! Love the home itself! Very nice people !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vrbo

The house is a beautiful wooden house inside! The walk to the lake isn’t easy for elderly like ourselves. My only suggestion would be to get some new towels. Enjoyed our stay and it would be great for a large family!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A plus

Quite and very nice, met all of our needs, we will definitely be back. *
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Renter

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake view

We really enjoyed our stay here for the weekend We rented the house so we could attend my daughter’s graduation from Anderson. House was very clean and we enjoyed our stay. Only complaint was we thought the house was on the lake and had a dock. However the lake access is from a public landing rather than an individual dock.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Michael - we are glad you enjoyed your stay and sorry for any confusion on the dock situation. We have updated our listing to try to make it more clear for future guests. Congrats on the graduation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

Great house with lots of space for our big family group. Great communication from the owner. Very clean inside but deck/outdoor area had spider webs that we dodged, and not as clean. However, still a great space with ceiling fans that we enjoyed each evening! Also, wished we had better lake access, but enjoyed the beach area to fish and a neighbor allowed us on his private dock! Overall a great trip and we would book again! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An Easy Lakeside Getaway

A short walk from Lake Hartwell, this comfortable Upstate, South Carolina home offers a peaceful, quiet, and private retreat, but is close enough to I-85, Anderson, and Clemson if you need groceries, Starbuck's, or want to see the Tigers play. Although there's central heating and AC, the gas fireplace in the living room does a great job warming the entire place on a cool fall day. The upstairs loft is especially cozy. We visited just as a couple. But the home is spacious enough to accommodate a larger family or group of friends and has a pet-friendly policy. Keyless check-in worked flawlessly and the streamlined checkout instructions made for an easy and stress-free departure. For comfort and relaxation, this location is a great value. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time, we explored the areas went to a few waterfalls kayak on the lake. Walked around night seen some deer. It’s just overall great experience will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

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