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The Hilltop Hideaway at Lake Hartwell

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Westminster, SC
  • Place, Villas at Foxwood Hills
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Keowee
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Clemson University
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

The Hilltop Hideaway at Lake Hartwell

Perched atop a secluded hill, this unique treehouse offers stunning mountain and nature views in a peaceful, private setting. Designed for relaxation and connection, the home features ample outdoor space and a master bedroom with expansive windows perfect for stargazing.

Sleeping arrangements include a king bed, bunk beds, and a queen sofa, making the space comfortable for couples, families, or small groups. Guests can enjoy modern conveniences including WiFi, heated bathroom floors, and free Tesla EV charging.

The nearby clubhouse adds to the retreat experience with an Olympic pool, snack bar, restaurant, and bar. Whether you’re looking for a quiet mountain escape or a memorable getaway surrounded by nature, this one-of-a-kind treehouse is the perfect place to unwind.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3823340vb
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

About the area

Westminster

Located in Westminster, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Applewood Shopping Center and Golden Corner Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Hartwell and Lake Keowee. Gateway Arts Center and Blue Ridge Arts Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Westminster, SC

What's nearby

  • Villas at Foxwood Hills - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Keowee - 21 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Clemson University - 30 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 32 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 52 min drive - 69.2 km

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 30 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Spotted Pig BBQ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Peace Of Pie - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Cafe - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hilltop Hideaway at Lake Hartwell have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Hilltop Hideaway at Lake Hartwell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Hilltop Hideaway at Lake Hartwell?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Hilltop Hideaway at Lake Hartwell?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hilltop Hideaway at Lake Hartwell?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hilltop Hideaway at Lake Hartwell located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Hartwell and Villas at Foxwood Hills. Chickasaw Point Golf Club and Lake Hartwell State Park are also within 9 miles (15 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 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micheal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay! The location was perfect. Home was exactly as described. The view was incredible! We loved the pillows so much we bought them ourselves before check out. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

A little slice of heaven in the sky

The property is gorgeous! We had enjoyed a very peaceful atmosphere and highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

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

Amazing stay

It was an amazing stay, homeowner was quick to reply and gave really clear instructions on anything I had questions on. Location was perfect and everything was just as described. 10/10 will want to stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2024
So glad you enjoyed your visit. Hope you can come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve c.

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

Great getaway

Perfect location. Very quiet and tanquil. Property was clean and owner was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay thanks for taking such great care of that place. You’re welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

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

Fantastic stay!

The place is amazing! Very clean and comfortable! Owner was extremely personable! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2024
Thanks so much for staying. Come again soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kingston W.

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

Stay in westminster

It was good nice rooms very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2024
Thanks for staying with us
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Weekend Getaway

Beautiful place! So peaceful and relaxing. Came to town for Rock the Country concert but wanted to stay somewhere outside town to relax and unwind! This place is perfect and secluded! Chris is absolutely an amazing host! So glad we found this hidden gem- we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian M.

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

Wake Up Views 10/10

Chris and his wife are great! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natilee R.

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

A quiet getaway

The views are phenomenal. The space is just enough for family or intimacy. The drive was beautiful and the area is quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2024
Glad you enjoyed it. Great time of year to take in some nature with the wildlife and peace
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamela D.

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

This is a wonderful place to rest and telax

This house is absolutely gorgeous. The give you the feeling of being in the trees. My mother and I really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 March 2024
We’re so glad you enjoyed your time there. Y’all were great guests and are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Great place to stay!

Great place to stay! Clean. New. Huge wrap-around porch. My wife was even impressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2024
So glad you all enjoyed your time in the hideaway. Great time of year for it. Come again soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Peace and Quiet

Great spot to decompress and recharge …
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick h.

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

Forest getway

The house is in the perfect place, it close enough to town where it’s not a bad drive but at the same time it’s very isolated and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Hey Nick. It's great to hear you enjoyed and for just the reasons we built it. Close enough to a hundred different places and activities but quiet and alone in the woods. Come back anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall very nice and clean. Kitchen had dirty skillet in cabinet and there were no kitchen towels, no soap in bathroom dispenser and hair conditioner dispenser is clogged. Beautiful view, very quiet. Very comfortable bed!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregg N.

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

Tranquil Treehouse

Awesome getaway retreat to reset with family from the everyday speed of life! I have already recommended it to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2024
Great guests would recommend!
Verified

8/10 Good

Andy L.

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

Property as advertised. Will stay there again when in area.

Addressed minor concerns with host with immediate reasonable response.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2024
Thanks for staying come again soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon S.

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

Beautiful

What an unique experience in Westminster. We absolutely loved this serene and modern home. Our friends stayed in the same property and enjoyed it as much as we did. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2024
Thanks for staying with us. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to have you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Amazing!

This house is beautiful and so relaxing! The floor to ceiling windows provide a gorgeous view and the neighborhood is very quiet. The beds are comfortable and you just feel at home. The owner is easy to communicate with. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
So glad yall enjoyed it. Your welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Nice Home

My daughter graduated from Clemson. The home is 30 minutes with no traffic. Located in a quiet area it was perfect for our family. The owner was responsive within 10 minutes for our questions. I will definitely stay here again.Thank you, Chris!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay and hopefully enjoyed the quiet some as well. Congratulations on the graduation. Hope you can come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would definitely stay here again! The cabin was nestled away in the woods, giving complete privacy and the perfect peaceful getaway. The unit was the ideal size, and the soaring ceilings with all the windows made it feel so open and spacious.The kitchen was stocked with every appliance we could possibly need, and there were plenty of towels and toiletries provided. The beds were very comfortable, and the enormous deck felt like an extra retreat all on its own. We spent our mornings in the rocking chairs, sipping coffee and taking in the beautiful views and surrounding nature.We had an amazing time and truly didn’t want to leave. Can’t wait to come back again! - AG
Master
Kitchen
Master BR View
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Amazing getaway

Wouldn’t change one thing about this place. Absolutely wonderful and we’re already talking about next year. We had a tornado warning at 5am and that with the wind was a little concerning, but other than the brief 5am storm we had absolute perfection and peace.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed it. Its one of a kind for sure. Hope to see you again next year your welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chet C.

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

Family trip for graduation

The house was just as we expected from the online pictures. It was very comfortable and nice. We could have used more towels and neither deck was cleared of dust when we arrived. Loved the large selection of board games. The location is very peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2024
Thanks for staying. The pollen season here is a daily battle for sure
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Quick 25th anniversary weekend

What a special little retreat! The house is the perfect spot to get away and check out of the craziness of life. The windows allow for a fantastic views all day. The deck is perfect to enjoy an early morning coffee, evening glass of wine. Cozy up on the back deck enjoy a good book or just be part of nature. The house is appointed thoughtfully to enable guests throughly enjoy their stay. We appreciated the coffee station as well as having a french press. The kayaks are a wonderful touch. Chris was such a wonderful host and very responsive. We loved our time away so much that we inquired about adding one more day with short notice, he responded right away and was able to accommodate us. This location is situated in a perfect spot to get out and enjoy nature, wonderful hiking, multiple different lakes and sweet little towns. We highly recommend this space to get away and enjoy everything this area has to offer. Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2024
Thank you Elizabeth. Yall were really fantastic guests and we're always thrilled to hear others enjoyed their time there as we do.

About the host

Hosted by Christopher Horrell

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Born and raised in the Upstate, we have always loved spending time outdoors and surrounded by nature. We built this treehouse as a place to relax, unwind, and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Now, we’re excited to share that experience with others and offer guests a peaceful escape of their own.

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, while still offering plenty to enjoy. Guests have access to an Olympic pool, restaurant, and lounge, with nearby boat ramps making it easy to spend time on the water. It’s a great setting for relaxing, exploring, and enjoying the outdoors.

What makes this property unique

There is truly nothing else like it. With 16-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall windows, and sweeping views across Lake Hartwell toward the Georgia mountains, the scenery is constantly changing. Every sunrise and sunset feels different, making the space feel special no matter when you visit.

With more deck space than interior space, the outdoor living area is a major part of the experience. You may find yourself spending just as much time on the porch as you do inside, taking in the views, fresh air, and peaceful surroundings.

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