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Keowee Family Retreat

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Keowee Family Retreat
Treehouse overlooking the lake
Main house: Open Living/Dining/Kitchen
Main House: Large kitchen island
Main House: Farmhouse dining tables

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 23464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake Keowee
  • Place, Clemson University
  • Place, Memorial Stadium

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Bedroom 1

+10
5 Single Beds, 3 King Beds and 6 Queen Beds

5 bathrooms, 6 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Bathroom 9

Bathroom 10

Bathroom 11

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Keowee Family Retreat

Perfect for generations of family, large groups, or even small business retreats any time of year, our home is situated on nearly 18 wooded acres on the south end of Lake Keowee. The beautiful post and beam barn-style main home was completed in 2018 and features three floors and over 4600 sq. ft of indoor space, and more importantly, HEAPS of outdoor living space including over 1800 sq. ft. of decks and porches. New for the 2023 season is our TREEHOUSE - designed and built by the woodworking artisans at Treehugger Customs. Perched high on the point and poised for stunning views of the lake, it features fun and funky indoor and outdoor space, and sleeps up to 4. Adjacent to the house and treehouse is our PUTTING GREEN by Heritage Synthetic Turf, and you'll also find nature trails meandering throughout our property. This is the place you've been looking for to switch-off, and relax and unwind with family and friends. Close to all the conveniences (grocery stores, restaurants, shops, and the hospital) and only a 20 minute drive to Clemson.
Although we have all the modern amenities such as big screen TVs and WIFI, we encourage you to kick-it old school by putting down the phones, tablets, and computers and SLOWING DOWN! Just enjoy spending quality time with your loved ones or group. Enjoy the peace and quiet of nature surrounding you. Bring your boat, rent a boat, or use our paddle boards to paddle out to the small beaches on the island just outside the cove.
Several concrete path options take you down to a patio area next to the lake, then a few gentle steps down to the guest dock and you're in the water playing!
Thank you for considering our home and we look forward to having you join us year after year!
- The Losek and Macpherson families

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

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

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 are allowed on site
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

Seneca

Located in Seneca, 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 Hartwell. Travelling with kids? Consider South Carolina Botanical Gardens and Ultimate Action Sports.
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Oconee County, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Keowee - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Keowee Key Golf Course - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Keowee Reservoir - 21 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Clemson University - 24 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 25 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 23 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Lake Keowee Restaurant - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Keowee Family Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Keowee Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Keowee Family Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Keowee Family Retreat located?

This family-friendly Seneca holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Keowee and within 6 mi (10 km) of Applewood Shopping Center and Golden Corner Plaza. South Cove Park and Oconee Memorial Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne K.

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

Fabulous house

The house is absolutely amazing and very well stocked. Communication with host was easy and everything was as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Fantastic Spot on Keowee!!!

Fantastic spot on Lake Keowee. Great house and the tree house is really neat and unique. Mark was very easy to work with and communicate and check in was a breeze!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Perfect place

The house is everything advertised and more. This has become our go-to whole family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

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

Great stay beautiful house!

House was everything and more we thought it would be! Owners are super responsive and house had literally everything we need plus more. Our favorite part was going down to the lake where they have all kind of padddle boards and floats. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Lake Keowee

Awesome time. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn A.

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

Ideal Lake House

This home has everything you want for your stay at the lake. It is beautifully decorated, spacious, and clean. The host was quick with any help needed and the extra amenities like the paddleboards, firepit, corn hole, and games added to our time there. I will definitely book this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Relaxing getaway

This home is the perfect get away for real relaxation! Well stocked kitchen, open floor plan to enjoy one another, activities for the kids and separate space for teenagers to hang, and only minutes to groceries. Owner was great to work with. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eve A.

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

Perfection

Well appointed, lovely views from everywhere, plenty to do, top notch everything from decor to supplies. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Football Getaway

Beautiful house on Lake Keowee in Seneca. The house, the lake, the surroundings made for a wonderful weekend with family and friends. Loved the putting green. Made for an interesting fun afternoon for both young and old. Enjoyed our stay very much and would stay here again for future football game weekends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily L., Ohio

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

Thunder on Keowee Lake

Had a great time. Kids loved it. Had thunder storms every day. Kids loved that too. Mark was so easy to work with. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

Great getaway house for family

VRBO process was super easy, the host, Mark, is great to work with. Responded within minutes if we had a question. 8 adults and 5 kids, we had plenty of room, all the comforts of home. Kids loved the nature trail on the property but really spent most of their time in the lake. The paddle boards were a big hit with everyone from age 69 to age 5 - no one in our group had ever used them before. Made smores at the fire pit, had a putting tournament on the practice green. Rented a boat and loved Lake Keowee...beautiful. Highly recommend for your group!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine G.

Perfect Lake House Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Keowee Family Retreat. The house accommodated our family of 17 perfectly. The house was recently built and the owners thought of everything. The house has 4 paddlebaords to use and a big floating pad to soak up the sun. We rented a wakeboard boat from Young Harris Watersports for 4 days so the kids could wake surf, ski, wake board, knee board and tube and then rented a pontoon boat for 2 days from Keowee Marina so the older people could enjoy the lake. The lake is beautiful and not very crowded. We took lunch on the pontoon one day and anchored near a waterfall and on the way back we went cliff jumping. There is plenty to do in the area but our favorite part was just being together and enjoying big family meals and playing games. Thank you to the MacPhearson Family for sharing this beautiful place with us. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carson L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group of 8 adults and 7 kids had the best stay at the Keowee Family Retreat. There was plenty of room for all of us and the house was well-stocked with everything we needed. The kids had a great time swimming off the dock, paddle-boarding, playing putt-putt and table tennis. The lake is gorgeous and the house was convenient to Clemson for the football game. Mark was very helpful and welcoming - even gifting us a bottle of champagne on our arrival! We all hope to come back again when it's warmer for more fun on the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerry m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time to stay at the Keowee Family Retreat! Perfect place for a large group of family and friends of all ages. Lots of roomy spaces indoor and out where everyone can hang out together but large enough for those in the group who prefer some quiet time. We highly recommend for Clemson Game Days or as a lakefront getaway. You will love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennyse B.

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

Family Retreat Stay

We thought everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Great property for a team meeting or family trip

Great outdoor area, lakefront and a short drive to anything needed. 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerry m.

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

Clemson football and golf outing

Beautiful property in great shape!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

alexandra T.

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

A dream wedding reception

It would take forever to list all of the reason we loved this property! It is an absolute dream. The host is so kind and was a pleasure to work with the whole way through. We couldn’t imagine having chosen anywhere else to stay with our wedding party and children. We help our wedding reception here as well and all of the guests raved. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

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

Hampton Shores

Awesome. Will do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

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

Amazing property!

We had a wonderful vacation at this beautiful property! Responsive host! Planning to go back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

Better than the pictures

Very nice place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tad G.

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

Business retreat in November

Excellent property to hold business retreat and team building- amenities, location supported a large group of 13 people to co mingle but also break out and have individual space as well— great spot on lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

Great house!

Highly recommend this beautiful lake property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Katie C.

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

Family reunion

We had 23 people total. 15 adults ranging from 26-82 years old and 8 kids from 1-14 years old. We had a great time. The only downside was that the upstairs loft and room where hot. I would just suggest bringing fans for that area (we also had a lot of people in and out). The paddle boards and water toys were amazing. Mark responded very quickly with my questions. It’s a great place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by mark macpherson

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We live in the Charleston, SC area full time but have always wanted a place in upstate SC. When we found this large, wooded property a few years ago, we knew we had to jump on it while we could! Our plan is to build a wonderful family retreat over the coming few years, complete with this large, family home, a smaller cabin or tiny house or two, biking and hiking trails, and so much more! We have some fantastic plans in the works, so keep coming back to see us as we grow!

Why they chose this property

We love Lake Keowee and wanted some acreage where we could build a family retreat to share with our family, friends, and others.

What makes this property unique

The post and beam construction and open floorplan of our home allows for plenty of elbow room for large groups. You're also surrounded by nearly 18 acres of woods and nature AND right on Lake Keowee! Our property offers a place you can come with your family to slow down and focus on the simpler (more important!) things in life - enjoying time with friends and family.

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