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# LAKEFRONT Retreat!
Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage!
Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio
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Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage!
- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies
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.
## Reviews
10
Exceptional
### Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7900 sq ft
## Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
### 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 Tugaloo State Park and Lake Hartwell 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.
[Visit our Lavonia travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Lavonia.dx124603)
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Lavonia, GA
### What's nearby
- Lake Hartwell \- 1 min drive \- 0.0 km
- Tugaloo State Park \- 5 min drive \- 3.1 km
- Lake Keowee \- 32 min drive \- 49.0 km
- Clemson University \- 38 min drive \- 62.5 km
- Memorial Stadium \- 42 min drive \- 65.5 km
### Getting around
- Toccoa Station - 25 min drive
- Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 73 min drive
### Restaurants
- McDonald's - 14 min drive
- Whataburger - 14 min drive
- Chick-fil-A - 13 min drive
- LongHorn Steakhouse - 14 min drive
- Spotted Pig BBQ - 22 min drive
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## LAKEFRONT Retreat!
Escape To Lake Hartwell in this lakeside cottage! Reviews
## Reviews
### Exceptional
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10 - Excellent
48
8 - Good
2
6 - Okay
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4 - Poor
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### 10
Cleanliness
### 9.8
Location
## Reviews
### 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
#### 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
#### 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
### 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
#### 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
#### 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
#### 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
#### 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
#### 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
### 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
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Amanda L.
Jul 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Perfect Hidden Gem
The house was the perfect size for just the two of us. We got away while the kids were at camp for a working week. The house was fully stocked with everything that we needed. They even allowed us to check out late since we had the boat with us. A word of caution. If you need to store your trailer at the house while there. Be aware that the roads are small and tight. It took my skilled husband to get it backed into the lot. Other than that. It was perfect!
##### Amanda L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Beth K.
Jul 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Cute Cottage on the Lake!
We are quite familiar with Lake Hartwell, but mainly on the SC side. This was our first time staying in the Gumlog area of the lake in GA. The owners did a great job on the renovation of this little cottage. It was super cute and super clean! Although the whole place was under 1000 square ft, it was great to have 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The views from the deck were great, as the house is situated on a wooded lot on a quiet cove. The area was very peaceful too! We didn't use the dock this time, but appreciated the owner letting us know about the power issues on the dock itself. We thought it may be difficult to maneuver our large pontoon trailer on the narrow neighborhood roads, but there is ample space. Overall, a great stay!
##### Beth K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Jennifer L.
Sep 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome stay !!! So cozy and cute and had everthing we needed, we will be back for sure
##### Jennifer L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Janet H.
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Perfect Getaway
Everything about this place was perfect. The house is well stocked and super cute. We had a wonderful time.
##### Janet H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Wally S.
Aug 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Weekend getaway
Great, clean house right on the water! everything we needed and comfortable for the 6 of us for weekend
##### Wally S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Amy A.
Jul 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The House was perfect and had everything we needed and more. The location on the lake was great. And the owners allowed us to check in early which really helped us make the most of the weekend! We definitely will come back!
##### Amy A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### robin h.
Jul 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### 4th of July @ Lake Hartwell
The location was in a great area close to Tugaloo to launch our boat. The house was perfect for our stay, it was well maintained, clean and well stocked. The dock was in great shape for docking our boat for our stay. We would 100% book again to stay next year.
##### robin h.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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
#### 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
#### 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
#### 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
#### 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
#### Heather M.
Feb 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Quiet and comfortable!!
We truly enjoyed the peaceful get away. The house is nicely remodeled and on a dead end road which made it very quiet and enjoyable. We are looking forward to getting back!!
##### Heather M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
### 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
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