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# LAKEFRONT Retreat!
Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage!
Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio
- Overview
- Amenities
- Policies
- Location
On the tranquil shores of Lake Hartwell, this charming cottage offers a serene retreat. Enjoy the seclusion of the woods and take advantage of a covered boat slip for fishing, swimming, kayaking or paddle boarding.
10
Exceptional
### Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7900 sq ft
## Popular amenities
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- Parking available
- Dryer
- Washer
- Kitchen
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## 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 Retreat!
Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage!
2021 full renovation to this charming cottage on Lake Hartwell. Enjoy the privacy of the woods and convenience of a covered boat slip. Property is located in Gumlog and is perfect for fishing, swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding. The neighborhood roads are privately maintained and a great place for walks and to enjoy nature. Tugaloo State Park is 2 miles away from the cottage and offers trails, swimming, and boat ramp. Boats are available to rent at nearby marina.
## Property amenities
### Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
### Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
### Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
### Dining
- Dining table
### Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
### Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
### Living spaces
- Dining table
### Entertainment
- Smart TV
### Outdoor areas
- Patio
### Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
### Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
### Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
### Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
### Location highlights
- On a lake
- On the waterfront
### Things to do
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
### Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
### General
- Unit size: 900 square feet
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## Policies
### Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
### Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 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
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
### Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
### Events
No events allowed
### 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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
### Property is also known as
House
Waterfront ON Lake Hartwell TWO Miles From Tugaloo State Park
## About the area
Located in Lavonia, this vacation 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Hartwell and Tugaloo State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Lavonia, GA
### What's nearby
- Lake Hartwell - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
- Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
- Tugaloo State Park - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
- Villas at Foxwood Hills - 26 min drive - 29.6 km
- Clemson University - 59 min drive - 65.4 km
### Getting around
- Toccoa Station - 25 min drive
- Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 73 min drive
### Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 13 min drive
- McDonald's - 14 min drive
- Whataburger - 14 min drive
- LongHorn Steakhouse - 14 min drive
- Dunkin' - 14 min drive
## Frequently asked questions
### Is LAKEFRONT Retreat!
Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! pet-friendly?
> Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
### What time is check-in at LAKEFRONT Retreat!
Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! ?
> Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
### What time is check-out at LAKEFRONT Retreat!
Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! ?
> Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
### Where is LAKEFRONT Retreat!
Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! located?
> Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lake Hartwell, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Tugaloo State Park and Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia. Lavonia Carnegie Library and Lavonia Water Works Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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## LAKEFRONT Retreat!
Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! Reviews
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### Exceptional
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### 10/10
Cleanliness
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Tiffany M.
Jun 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Lake Hartwell
We had a blast on our trip to hartwell. House was very cute and clean. Owners are wonderful! They even called to inform us of some work they had just completed on the house. The dock is perfect for swimming and fishing. Great neighborhood. Perfect place to take a family.
##### Tiffany M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Thomas A.
Jun 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Repeat visitors
Storms had done som damage, but owners called ahead of our stay to inform us. Most repair work had been completed. Excellent stay for fathers day and our sons birthday.
##### Thomas A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Thomas A.
Dec 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Holiday retreat
Clean, comfy, quiet
##### Thomas A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Robert M.
Jul 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### wonderful
Great house on the lake we enjoyed our stay
##### Robert M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Thomas A.
Jun 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great getaway
Extremely clean, great location. Quiet, relaxing time at the lake.
##### Thomas A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Leslie C.
Jun 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### GREAT house!
Cutest house on the water! The hosts had everything we needed to enjoy our stay!
##### Leslie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Sharon R.
Oct 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Cute and clean
House was cute and clean
##### Sharon R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Amanda A.
Aug 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great getaway
We had a wonderful time. The property is beautiful and had everything that we needed. And we had the best time at the dock swimming and fishing.
##### Amanda A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
### 8/10 Good
#### Julie B.
Aug 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Weekend getaway
We had a wonderful weekend stay. Great spot on the lake, relaxing. Close to the state park. I would definitely stay again.
##### Julie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Nicholas D.
Aug 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### The best
Friends and I stayed here for a couple nights for a music festival. It was a blast loved how we were on the water and the view on the dock is priceless
##### Nicholas D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Christian H.
Nov 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Charming Lakeside Getaway
The perfect place for our family to collect and share a holiday week away. Thank you!
##### Christian H.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Jennifer K.
Apr 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Lake
Beautiful house. Very clean!! Enjoyed our stay!!!
##### Jennifer K.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Amanda C.
Jun 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great boat dock!
Stayed here for a short weekend getaway with our dog. Darrin and Renee were very gracious and responsive to questions. Place is as pictured and had everything we needed. The house is located in a quiet part of the lake, so we enjoyed hanging out on the dock and kayaking in peace without having to deal with a lot of boats. Will stay here again!
##### Amanda C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Elizabeth W.
Aug 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Fun Times
Our family enjoyed the forest surrounding the house and time on the dock swimming and playing on our kayak and paddle board. The house is updated with a nicely stocked kitchen. We had a relaxing stay.
##### Elizabeth W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Mike K.
May 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### 30th Anniversary
Great place, clean, quiet and relaxing. Great fishing too. No complaints from us. Thank you.
##### Mike K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Glenn D.
Jul 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Convenient to Tugaloo SP
Most of us camped at Tugaloo SP, and accessed the property via boat and car, which was nice. Property was great for the new moms and babies.
##### Glenn D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Daniel K.
Aug 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Summer vacation
The lake property is just what we needed to spent time with my granddaughter before she goes back to school. We had a blast and we dodge hurricane Debby!!
##### Daniel K.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Courtney G.
Jul 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Spectacular Lake Trip
Home was very clean. Location on lake was quiet allowing for swimming and fishing. Boat dock in excellent condition and provided a great place to store our boat.
##### Courtney G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Ashlee J.
Sep 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Wonderful weekend getaway
We had so much fun on our weekend stay here. The home is immaculately clean, smells wonderful & has the cutest décor! You can see the lake from the living room window - the walk down to the dock is easy & the dock itself is amazing! Definitely recommend!
##### Ashlee J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Cheryl B.
Apr 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Fishing on the Lake
First time visiting Lake Hartwell. This property was just what we were looking for. The cabin was clean and comfortable and located in a quiet cove. The hosts were great and very responsive with the few questions that we had. We look forward to another visit in the future!
##### Cheryl B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Ben S.
Aug 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Perfect!
Really enjoyed our last weekend of summer with the kids. The house was very clean, had everything we needed, and was a perfect size. We fished, swam, tubed, and relaxed. Will definitely book this place again next summer.
##### Ben S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Stephanie M.
Jul 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Work Buds
Easy process, house was everything we needed. Enjoyed the clean dock and the deep water for swimming. The house seems larger that the footage listed. Master bath was great. Lots of towels.
##### Stephanie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Albert C.
Apr 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Heavenly Hartwell Hiatus
Our stay was just excellent from the moment we walked in the door to the moment we pulled it shut and went back to reality. Top shelf hosts. We will return hopefully sooner rather than later. Thank you again
##### Albert C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Patricia L.
Sep 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Just right!
This cabin is just right. It's adorable- spacious (more so than photos can depict)- and clean. Location on the lake is awesome- 15 min boat ride to Harbor Light Marina. Kitchen was well stocked and made meals a breeze. Lake access easy for almost anyone- not steep or long path. Had a wonderful week and would love to come back !very easy access from 1-85 as well- and groceries 15 minutes away.
##### Patricia L.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
### 8/10 Good
#### Suzie N.
Sep 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Short weekend
It was very clean and easy to get too by boat. It would have been nice to have a table on deck to eat. The one on it was rotten. Big drop from steps to dock. It woukd have been nice to have some furniture on dock and regular grill. Would stay again.
##### Suzie N.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023