Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock ~ Bar ~ Pool Table
Welcome to The Boat House at Lake Hartwell!
- 4 Bedrooms, 7 beds, 3 full bathrooms, 2 living rooms
-Sleeps 11
- Pontoon boat available for rent at the home's private dock! Skip the hassle and prices of local rental offices. Cheapest and most convenient rental on the lake.
- 2 kayaks. Paddle away!
- Foosball, Pool Table and Ping Pong Table.
-NEW: rec room with wet bar, pool table and TV for entertaining and enjoying!
- Fire pit with 5 Chairs.
- Large backyard for the kids and pets to play.
- Quiet deep water cove just off of the large open water. We are surrounded by big, beautiful trees and a very flat lot.
- Several boat up restaurants/bars and marinas, the closest being Tilly's, a 10 minute boat ride away. You will find just about anything you need within 15 minutes of the house.
- Conveniently located 10 minutes from I-85.
- Tugaloo State Park, free with a National Parks Pass.
- 2 boat ramps only a minute or two from the property if you prefer to bring your own boat.
- Off the main floors is the deck with a grill and a large screened-in porch with a grill, TV, and living space.
-Please be advised that we have security cameras in use covering the boat and dock area, driveway, and backyard.
- Family owned and operated.
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Pets must be leashed at all times outside the home
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Strict quiet hours from 10pm to 8am. This includes ALL outdoor areas (fire pit, screened in porch, and outdoor table area downstairs)
Maximum 5 cars allowed at the property. No parking on street or lawn whatsoever.
Keep pets leashed at all times when outside the home.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 3435375vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
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 looking for area attractions can visit Lavonia Cultural Center and Gateway Arts Center. Kayaking, water tubing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing nearby.
Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
Tugaloo State Park - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
Lavonia Carnegie Library - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
Lake Hartwell State Park - 15 min drive - 18.7 km
Lavonia City Hall - 15 min drive - 12.8 km
Getting around
Toccoa Station - 23 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 68 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Whataburger - 14 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 14 min drive
Arby's - 13 min drive
LongHorn Steakhouse - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock ~ Bar ~ Pool Table pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock ~ Bar ~ Pool Table?
As of 19 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock ~ Bar ~ Pool Table on 3 August 2026 start from NZ$809, 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 ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock ~ Bar ~ Pool Table?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock ~ Bar ~ Pool Table?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock ~ Bar ~ Pool Table?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock ~ Bar ~ Pool Table located?
This family-friendly Lavonia holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Hartwell and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tugaloo State Park and Lavonia Water Works Lake. Lavonia Cultural Center and Lavonia City Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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My family and I stayed here to celebrate my niece's graduation from Clemson! The house is so spacious so we did not feel like we were on top of each other. We loved having playing pool, ping pong and foosball. The best part was being able to use the boat straight from the house! Communication with the host was excellent! Highly recommend staying here!
This house has it all! Everyone had the best time. Highly recommend the boat rental!! It was so convenient and our kids loved it!! The perfect family getaway!!
We had the best time during our stay at the Boathouse. Everyone in our group was very comfortable. The layout of the house is awesome with plenty of hangout areas to enjoy. The boat rental option was honestly our favorite part of this trip. It was super easy to rent it and the hosts were very quick to respond to us during our stay. We would love to come back again honestly. Everything was perfect. Thanks for having us!
Our family had a fantastic stay at the Lake House! Everything was clean and exactly as described in pictures…with the addition of a pool table in the updated downstairs area! The home has everything we needed for cooking and enough entertainment options to keep the kids busy the few times we weren’t outdoors. It was more than enough space for our family of 4 and I think up to 8 would be comfortable as well. The dock area is nice and we enjoyed catching some bass and stripers off of it and swimming in the quiet cove. We also rented the boat a couple days and it ran great and was reliable and clean (a little pollen covered but hey it’s spring). We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.
We had an excellent time staying at this house and renting the boat! The hosts are very communicative and accommodating. I would recommend this place to anyone. And I hope to come back with my family again!
Great property! Owners made everything easy! Would highly recommend - we look forward to staying again! We rented the boat and just had a great experience. Was so convenient to have boat access at the property!
This property was perfect!! Easy walk to the lake! The house was clean and had plenty of room for our 9 guests!! The boat was the perfect size for our family!! The response time from the host was amazing!! We will be back!!!
We had a great weekend. The house location was perfect, and the boat rental made our stay even better. The fire pit was a great way to end one night of our stay and watching movies inside rounded it off nicely.
We loved our stay at The Boathouse. It fit our family’s needs and wishes! The host was very attentive to communications and quick to respond to remedy any need. Very peaceful neighborhood. The boat rental was a plus! The lake is beautiful!
We had a lovely stay here with my small family. My two boys and hubby and I all took turns kayaking around the safe little cove by the house. It was very quiet, hardly heard any neighbors, and very peaceful. We used the fire pit to make hot dogs and smores several of the evenings. Our family also used the foosball and ping pong tables. We would definitely stay here again!
The lake house was just as advertised. Communication with our host was great, easy check-in, comfortable home and the pontoon boat was a bonus!! We loved the 2 days we rented the boat, pulling our grandsons on the raft and then leisurely evening rides too. Thanks for a great family vacation week!
Four adults, 2 teens, 10 and 5 year old. The house was perfect for us. Lots of room. Well equipped. We did a lot of cooking. Played lots of ping pong. Spent days on the fabulous screened in porch watching soccer. We loved our day with the boat. Quiet part of the Lake. It was great!
Great sleeping arrangement. Kids loved the bunk room. Well stocked house. Great Dock. Owner has a Pontoon boat that is available for rent, if you desire.
We escaped Atlanta for a few days and the most relaxing and peaceful stay at the Boathouse. It’s a beautiful spot on the lake which we could enjoy from both inside the house and outside. We especially enjoyed boating, kayaking and fishing off the dock. Caroline is a wonderful host, super responsive and welcoming. There are many extra touches like extra towels, and coffee extras that add to the hospitality.
Property was just as advertised with no surprises....that in itself is a big plus! Caroline was always quick to answer any questions or concerns we had although there were few. The bedtooms and bathrooms were clean and well set up. The pontoon boat was used for 3 days during our stay and was plenty big enough to accomodate our group of 7 adults and 2 children. Lake Hartwell is a large, beautiful lake and the inflatable, two-person chair on the premises was towed behind the boat every day we used it. The kids, and even adults had a blast with it. Overall, everyone enjoyed our stay and I highly recommend the house for anyone with a large group.
We enjoyed our stay over the Thanksgiving weekend. A nice get together for our family. More room than expected. The kids enjoyed fishing and the dogs had plenty of areas to play. Everyone was comfortable but my husband and I had the king bed upstairs and found it could use extra padding. Really enjoyed the back porch with the tv.
Highly recommend this for large family and would consider it again. Thanks
ginny M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
About the host
Hosted by Caroline Kelly
Originally from Colorado, I have lived in the greater Atlanta area for 2 years now. My father and two sisters purchased this house with me to have a relaxing place where we can all meet a couple times a year. This is our first rental property so please let us know how we are doing. Do you yourself a favor and rent our boat for a day to explore all Lake Hartwell has to offer. It is a beautiful lake with lots to offer. We hope you enjoy the house and lake as much as we do. Grab your bathing suit and go hop in the water!
Why they chose this property
Lake Hartwell is the largest lake in Georgia at 87 square miles and an average depth of 45 feet. Surrounded by big beautiful trees and rolling hills, its beauty is a thing to behold. The lake offers several boat up restaurants/bars and marinas, the closest being Tilly's, a 10 minute boat ride away. You will find just about anything you need within 15 minutes of the house. Just to the south is the Tugaloo State Park, free with a National Parks Pass. There are also 2 boat ramps only a minute or two from the property if you prefer to bring your own boat. I-85 is conveniently located 10 minutes south for easy access to the neighborhood.
Distance to:
Tugaloo State Park: 6 mins/ 3 miles
Clemson Football Stadium: 40 mins/30 miles
UGA Football Stadium: 1 hour/ 50 miles
Greenville, SC: 1 hour/ 50 miles
Green Pond Landing and Event Center: 30 mins/25 miles
What makes this property unique
The most unique feature of our property is access to boating rental. We offer a 2023 brand new pontoon boat for rent that seats 11 people. Not only is it significantly nicer than the boats available at a marina but it's conveniently located at our dock behind the house. Perhaps the best part is the price. It is remarkably cheaper than any other boat rental option on the lake. Please contact us if you are interested. Go explore the lake!
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