The Cheda Hideaway - The Best Summer Fun on Hartwell!
This 3Bd/2.5Ba retreat is nestled in the natural beauty of northeast Georgia and boasts waterfront lake access with the best dock on all of Lake Hartwell! Perfect for entertaining and relaxing on the water.
When you enter the home, a welcoming open concept awaits you. A large foyer, kitchen and breakfast area with seating for 6 at the kitchen table and 3 barstools. Full kitchen includes oven w/ electric flat top range, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and coffee maker. Kitchen furnished with dining ware, flatware, pots/pans, and basic cookware. Dishwasher pods included for easy clean up. Private back porch off kitchen with table and chairs and gas grill. The foyer boasts a floor-to-ceiling travertine and shiplap fireplace with a live edge white oak mantle, furnished with 2 reclining armchairs and coffee table. Bamboo floors through all living spaces and brand-new carpeting in bedrooms. Step down into the lower den and be captivated with breathtaking views and the wall of windows! Game table perfect for a family game of cards or board game (many board games and Poker case w/ decks of cards provided) Large screen mounted TV with Amazon Fire TV and wireless internet included. Lower den seating includes a leather sofa and oversized chair. Laundry room with brand new washer and dryer for your use off the lower den. Bed linens, towels/washcloths included. Bring extra towels for the lake. The master bedroom has a King size Southerland mattress with a lake view. Private, en-suite bath with tiled shower. Bath #2 is newly renovated and has a tub/tiled shower combo. Bedroom #2 has a queen bed. Bedroom # 3 has a double bed and a bunk bed with twin mattresses, perfect for a “kids room”. Large closet has a few bins of toys, books and games. Pack-and-play and high chair available.
Although boat rental is not included, you are welcome to land your craft in one of the two slips! There is a two slip, covered, double (2) decker dock with GFCI power. Dock in DEEP WATER perfect for jumping and swimming. Aluminum swim ladder for easy exiting. Canoe and paddles stored on dock for your use. Nearest marina/boat ramp <5 minutes from house. Boat rentals available at Harbor Light Marina, Lavonia GA. Ample seating/dining on second story of dock and boasts incredible views with plenty of shade for hot summer days. Swing in the hammock. Adult, child and infant lifejackets available.
There is a large circle drive with ample parking for 3 cars and a boat trailer.
**There is a 5 night minimum during peak season, Memorial Day through Labor Day** ***INCREDIBLE 15% discount for stays of 7 or more nights, excluding holidays. Saturday check-ins***
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Lavonia
Lavonia is home to this holiday home. 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 Hartwell Arts Center.
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 66 min drive
Restaurants
Love's Travel Stop - 14 min drive
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Whataburger - 13 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 13 min drive
LongHorn Steakhouse - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Cheda Hideaway - The Best Summer Fun on Hartwell! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Cheda Hideaway - The Best Summer Fun on Hartwell!?
As of 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cheda Hideaway - The Best Summer Fun on Hartwell! on 3 June 2026 start from NZ$431, 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 The Cheda Hideaway - The Best Summer Fun on Hartwell!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Cheda Hideaway - The Best Summer Fun on Hartwell!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Cheda Hideaway - The Best Summer Fun on Hartwell!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Cheda Hideaway - The Best Summer Fun on Hartwell! located?
This family-friendly Lavonia holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Hartwell and Fred E Lee Memorial. Goose Island is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The House is the smallest that I have ever rented, however I realized now just me and my two adult children didn't need 4 or 5 bedrooms nor two- or three-story rentals. I will go rent smaller in the future. The Host on this rental wasexpectable; personable, nice, kind, understanding, and very helpful.
Faye T.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 November 2025
Hello Faye, sorry for delay in response but thank you for the review. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay with your family and the accommodations were just right for you. Hope the fishing was as good as the home! Take care, and Happy Holidays!
Verified
6/10 Okay
K G.
12 June 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great dock, but house needs upkeep
We loved the dock and cove! Gentle slope to lake. The house is cute, but sparsely decorated. We had an insect issue despite keeping kitchen clean, and ended up leaving a day early
K G.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2022
Always want to ensure our guests have a wonderful stay and wish we had known prior to your departure that there were a few insects. We had our regular maintenance pest control company out immediately to treat!
We had a great stay. House was well equipped. Master bed was so comfortable. Dock is amazing. Enjoyed sunrises with cup of coffee on upper deck of dock each morning.
The most amazing dock!!! Beautiful sunrises seen from the house, as well. Well equipped kitchen. Very hospitable hosts. Open layout for family gathering inside, great deck and dock outside. Perfect for a family getaway!!
We loved our stay here. It was perfect getaway for Thanksgiving and my moms birthday. This home was cozy and had a beautiful view of the lake. We enjoyed canoeing and kayaking in the lake. We had our Thanksgiving dinner in the back deck with the beautiful scenery of the fall colors and Lake Hartwell. Thank you Christy for being so helpful in providing great hikes (Yellow Branch Falls Trail) and for answering any questions we had :) We will definately stay here again!
Christy is great! She's very accommodating and hospitable. The place is excellent and felt like home. Great view of the lake. The house is perfect.. We'll totally come back and stay here again
We had an awesome time. The house is nice, the dock is awesome. The water was great. The owners stayed in contact with us and asked Ifor there was anything that could make our stay better. Parking was good, we had room for the truck and boat trailer, plus you could have other cars there too. The bed's were comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed. We never left to go out and eat, but you could we were close to the interstate, but you'd never know it. We had so much fun teaching the grandsons to ski and knee board!!! We will be back
We had a great stay at this house. The owner was super easy to work with and very responsive, the house was perfect for our family, and the dock was amazing. The location is also in a great spot on the lake. We had a wonderful week and would definitely girly stay here again.