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Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock

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Property grounds
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, foosball, table tennis, stereo
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock

Welcome to The Boat House at Lake Hartwell!

- 5 Bedrooms, 8 beds, 3 full bathrooms, 2 living rooms.

- Brand new pontoon boat available for rent at the homes private dock! Skip the hassle and prices of local rental offices. Cheapest and most convenient rental on the lake.

- 3 kayaks. Paddle away!

- Towable tube for boat.

- Foosball and Ping Pong Table.

- Fire pit with 6 Chairs.

- Large backyard for the kids and pets to play.

- Quite deep water cove just off of the large open water. We are surrounded by big beautiful trees and 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 grill and large screened in porch with grill, TV, and living space.

- Crib for youngsters.

- Floaties, tubes, and noodles for the kids.

-Please be advised we have security cameras in use covering the boat and dock area, drive way, and backyard.

- Family owned and operated.

Property manager

Caroline Kelly

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pets must be leashed at all times outside the home

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Lavonia, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 1 min walk
  • Tugaloo State Park - 10 min drive
  • Lake Hartwell State Park - 23 min drive
  • Villas at Foxwood Hills - 32 min drive
  • Clemson University - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 23 min drive
  • Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock located?

This family-friendly Lavonia vacation home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Hartwell, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lavonia Water Works Lake and Tugaloo State Park. Lavonia City Park and Lavonia Ball Fields are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Trip
Nice place to stay. Little tight backing boat but great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M., Currently live near Asheville NC

Escaped aftermath of Helene in NC for 1 wk.
If i can edit this at a later date, i will. I am reviewing from a hotspot on my phone. We still have no internet/wifi - 2 + wks after storm. Great communication from host! She allowed us to move our dates up by a day, since we could not get out due to road closed by mud sides, flood and trees down.. Enjoyed stay. Rented pontoon boat. The house had a few issues related to storm, but these were relayed to host. Example: strong smell of fireplace in house; water must have gotten in. Screened in porch a plus! Apologize for errors, difficult to to do this on phone. wks
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy W., Summerville, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Business owner
Working in the area and very nice quiet place with accurate listing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B., Easley, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Had the best time!
We had the best time! My family and grandboys did not want to leave. The house was more than sufficient for us. We loved the wide open space to have family together. It had everything supplied very well. Even extra toilet paper! Had all the appliances and the gas grill was great to have. Had plenty of towels and beach towels to use. Three bathrooms were very useful. Everyone enjoyed fishing off the dock. We did that a lot. Jumping off the dock into the lake was fun because it was hot Saturday. The boys enjoyed the kayaks, that was something new for them. The biggest fun we had was riding, fishing and water toys on the pontoon, which is a very nice pontoon. We had a bonfire in the fire pit and roasted marshmallows. The host was very hospitable and kind. We had the best time, and we will defiantly rent here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
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!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie W., Pendleton, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the lake!
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake House
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
So peaceful and relaxing!
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break getaway
We enjoyed the peaceful environment, clean and cozy home. Relaxing waters were the biggest plus via the rental pontoon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Weekend
We stayed in the home for my mom's 80th birthday celebration with my family of 9. The weekend was absolutely wonderful! The walkway to the water is paved and made it easy for my senior parents. They weren't able to get on the dock as there was no ramp but that was ok for them.. The house was adorable and was perfect for our stay. The only issue we had was one of our guests had to stay on the couch in the basement because the sunroom wasn't heated. If we had 4 couples, I'm not sure what we would've done. We traveled the end of February so the room was very cold. It was advertised as an extra bedroom, however, it is a sunroom. The grill plates were rusted through as well. The owner was very responsive when I reached out to her and she refunded a portion of our stay. She also tried to get another grill while we were there. We were very appreciative. The kitchen was well stocked and we had everything we needed. The only suggestion I would have would be to bring a cheese grater if you need one. . Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

harsha vardhan m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
house was in a great location, host was very quick to respond, river behind the house was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Great place for family to get together and fun and enjoy the sites
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Quiet at the Lake House
Beautiful home with all the amenities and a great view. The host was very quick to respond and very accommodating. We also rented the 2023 pontoon boat located at the home enjoyed our time on the lake. The fire pit is in a perfect location to enjoy the backyard and to see all the stars. The neighborhood is quiet and the neighbors are friendly. The houses was great for two couples and a dog. This a first time visit, but we all agreed we will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Getaway!
My first comment would have to be that this property owner's communication is crazy fast. Very responsive, very helpful. When we arrived, one of the kayak paddles was missing and Caroline immediately ordered a replacement to be shipped out AND offered to reimburse me if I wanted to go and buy one sooner before it arrived. The property is a great family location on a sleepy cove of Lake Hartwell and was a great fall getaway for us. We rented the boat, and it was honestly amazing to be able to use such a new/clean/nice boat for such a reasonable amount. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hulet S., Watkinsville, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House on Northwestern part of Lake Hartwell
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David U., Fort Mill,SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the ‘Lake House’
Our family enjoyed a weekend getaway at the lake house. The house was clean, updated and had all of the amenities we needed for cooking, relaxing, playing games and enjoying the lake! We rented the on-site pontoon, which was so convenient. The pontoon was perfect for our family of 6, and the teens especially enjoyed riding behind on the provided AirHead tube. The boys enjoyed swimming and fishing from the dock as well. The outdoor fire-pit area is terrific with gorgeous lake views. The house is conveniently located to lake access and close to the Harbor Lights Marina for refueling. Don was a terrific host, communicated well and was so welcoming and friendly. We felt right at home. We will definitely be visiting the lake house again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023