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LAKEFRONT HARTWELL! Good dogs welcome! Covered dock, fire pit, kayaks!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Enjoy beautiful skies on the large dock.
Well-lit firepit area with plenty of seating.
Enjoy a cup of coffee (or some wine!) even if it’s a bit chilly out.
HUGE rec room with pool table, sitting area, and 60" TV.
Open first floor area. Dining table and bar can comfortably seat 10!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Westminster, SC
  • Place, Lake Hartwell
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Hartwell State Park
  • Place, Villas at Foxwood Hills
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunker

2 Single Bunk Beds

Lofty Heights

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

The Cave

1 Queen Bed

The Real McCoy

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Basement Bathing

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shared Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

LAKEFRONT HARTWELL! Good dogs welcome! Covered dock, fire pit, kayaks!

Just 30 minutes from Clemson with private dock on deep, year-round water!

Walk up to the front door past the bistro set where you'll later enjoy a cup of coffee overlooking beautiful Lake Hartwell.

Inside on the main level you will find an open area combining a super comfortable sitting area with room for the whole family, and the dining area, with seating for six at the table, along with two bar stools at the breakfast bar. In the kitchen, you'll have everything you need, with a coffee pot, microwave, stove, and dishwasher. The side-by-side fridge makes ice quickly to keep your drinks cool on those hot days out at the lake.

But that's not what you came for, is it? Outside the sliders, you'll find a huge, screened-in porch with great views down to the LAKE. Two ceiling fans keep you cool when it's hot and there is plenty of seating for whatever you want to do, whether it be relaxing, eating, drinking, or even playing games. A three-burner Weber grill is just outside the porch to handle those tasty grill nights!

Back inside, you'll find stairs to a large loft that has a queen sleeper sofa and comfy chair, plus a game table, and a 43" TV. A couple ceiling fans make sure the temperature stays just right.

On the main level, down the hallway are the master bedroom with a king-size bed, and the McCoy bedroom with queen. Both bedrooms have their own bathroom - one with a tub and one with an easy-access shower. All bathrooms have towels, hair dryers, soap, shampoo, conditioner, and makeup removers.

Head downstairs to the HUGE rec room. There is a pool table and bar area on one side, with comfy furniture and a 60" TV on the other. Down the hallway here, you'll find a bathroom, the Cave (queen bedroom), the Bunker (two twin bunk beds), and the laundry room. In the hall closet, you will find a pack-and-play, booster seat, first aid kit, and some lake toys.

Back out to the rec room, you'll see two sliders giving you access to the covered patio, with another table and plenty of chairs for hanging out. You're also right above the firepit area, which is surrounded by hanging lights for the perfect ambience.

Travel down the mulch path to the floating dock with plenty of room to sit, swing, jump in the water, and park your boat. There are two tandem kayaks on the walkway, plus a single for kids or smaller adults - remember to wear your life vest; there are some in the dock box. There is room to park your boat in the slip with the lift, or on either side of the dock. The water is 15 feet deep at the end of the dock at full pool (660'), and the channel is a solid 25-27 feet all the way across. Bring your fishing rods - or borrow ours - and see what you can catch right off the dock.

You will also have access to the Foxwood Hills Clubhouse, which is only half a mile away. During the summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day), you can use the Olympic size pool, which was recently redone. There are also tennis/pickleball courts, a basketball court, and a nice playground for little ones. If you don't feel like cooking, stop in Thursdays through Saturdays for dinner at the restaurant.

While we are out in the country a bit, you do have a convenience store five minutes away (less than 2 miles) for anything you need in a pickle. Stop in and they'll tell you what you need to catch some good fish, and even sell you some bait.

There is a gas station, Dollar General, liquor store (closed Sundays), and pizza place less than 15 minutes away on SC-11. You're also about 20 minutes from Seneca and 30 from Clemson.

There are some fabulous hiking trails with waterfalls in the area - be sure to check out Stumphouse Tunnel and Yellow Branch Falls!

Boat Info:
We have a single slip dock with a swim platform. The slip has a lift, but you can also tie your boat up on either side of the dock. The closest boat ramp is the Chostoea Boat Ramp - 2.1 miles away by car and 3.4 miles by boat. There is plenty of room in the driveway/front yard to park your trailer. If you would like to rent a boat, we recommend Harbor Light Marina. It's 25 minutes away by car and takes about 30-40 minutes to boat back to the house.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Well-behaved and potty-trained pets are welcome!
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Westminster

Located in Westminster, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Chickasaw Point Golf Club and Cross Creek Plantation Golf 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 Lake Keowee. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Westminster, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Villas at Foxwood Hills - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lake Keowee - 30 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Tugaloo State Park - 36 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Clemson University - 52 min drive - 44.2 km

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 33 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gumlog BBQ & Fish Lodge - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Spotted Pig BBQ - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Peace Of Pie - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Buttermilk Biscuit House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Moogies - ‬34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does LAKEFRONT HARTWELL! Good dogs welcome! Covered dock, fire pit, kayaks! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is LAKEFRONT HARTWELL! Good dogs welcome! Covered dock, fire pit, kayaks! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at LAKEFRONT HARTWELL! Good dogs welcome! Covered dock, fire pit, kayaks!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LAKEFRONT HARTWELL! Good dogs welcome! Covered dock, fire pit, kayaks!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LAKEFRONT HARTWELL! Good dogs welcome! Covered dock, fire pit, kayaks! located?

This family-friendly Westminster holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Hartwell and Villas at Foxwood Hills. Lake Hartwell State Park and Chattahoochee National Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 105 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenna H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely and we truly enjoyed the entire stay. We even left one of our own Lake Hartwell momentos because it just looked like it belonged there. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The inside of the property was very clean, but a little issue with outside. A lot of cobwebs with spiders that had to cleared. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

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

Birthday weekend

Second time staying and everyone enjoyed it just as much. Nice weather and family time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paulette M.

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

Amazing Property

We enjoyed our stay very relaxing and quite. Beautiful home. Thanks for letting us stay in your home. Our daughter's fur babies enjoyed their stay also.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherron G.

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

Great Lakehouse

Our family recently stayed at this beautiful home to celebrate our mom's 65th birthday, and it exceeded all of our expectations! The house was spacious and beautifully decorated, providing a perfect setting for our special occasion. We especially loved spending time on the lake, making great use of the provided kayaks and enjoying swimming together. It was truly a memorable stay, and we can't recommend this place enough for anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway!"
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

catalina F.

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

Excellent vacation home

This home was perfect! Large bedrooms and closets, several huge areas (loft, basement, den/dining open floor plan) for family board or electronic games. It is a short walk to the dock, nice neighborhood to walk around in, parking was convenient and the weather was divine. Our doggos loved the space too. I would highly recommend this location to anyone looking for an escape.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melisss S.

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

Wonderful Stay!

The cabin was clean and perfect for a large group. Was well equipped in the kitchen and plenty of towels in the bathrooms. We had some great nights with the ping pong, pool table & catching fish on the dock (bluegill, bass and catfish all right from the dock.). Loads of board games, kids were never bored. We enjoyed the fire pit & cooked some great meals on the grill. We would absolutely recommend and stay here again!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colette L.

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

Excellent lake house

This home was fun for our whole family, children and adults alike! It comes with everything you need to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing vacation. The pool table/ping pong table was a favorite! We also had a great time around the fire pit. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen is equipped with everything you need to make delicious meals, and the bathrooms are all modern and spacious. We would highly recommend this home for your next get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danny A.

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

Perfect Family Lake Vacation

This was our first lake vacation and we were so lucky to have booked this beautiful home with such welcoming hosts. We stayed for a full week and there was never "nothing to do", which was shocking coming from our children. There were plenty of rooms and beds to rest and also great spaces to relax and socialize both inside and out. The dock was exactly what we hoped for and our city kids jumped right off the dock and also got their hands dirty fishing (and catching!). The host recommendations for fishing advice as well as marina for boat rental (we rented a pontoon for 2 days) were spot on. The folks at Harbor Light Marina were so nice! The location was perfect for us as well. Far enough from the city while still a short drive from the highway and surrounding towns take an afternoon out to a brewery and a bite for a few hours. We would definitely stay here again and can't wait to book our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Winna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time at the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time on the lake! House was big enough for everyone, the multiple living spaces were very convenient. Host was very responsive. Kids loved the lake toys and the lake was beautiful. We had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very well equipped and very comfortable, The check in was simple and the host was very responsive to our questions. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake property was beautiful! House was just as described. Very clean and plenty of kitchen utensils and pans. The owners were gracious and accommodating. Our children/grandchildren all loved our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

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

relaxing lake escape

Very nice house on the lake. Clean, well-equipped (coffee pods, towels, sheets, toilet paper, paper towels, plenty of kitchen cooking items, etc), comfortable beds, kayaks. They have a nice fire table on the deck that we enjoyed in the cool night air (ran out of propane while we were there so we ended up exchanging a tank so we could use the grill). Located about 35-40 min from Clemson area. Good communication from the owners. No problems encountered during our stay. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Spring Break

Very clean. Comfortable beds. Lots to do at the house. 30 - 60 minutes drive to local attractions or bigger cities. Good local restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklin P.

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

Family visit

Excellent experience for family.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Great Stay

We enjoyed our stay and everything was very nice. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

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

Great location

Great location, clean and neat plenty to do will be going back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

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

Thanksgiving/clem usc game

It was awesome! Loved this property and the details of every little thing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renae Z.

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

Running from Florida

Loved every second of being at this house, we didn’t even want to go anywhere else. Beautiful, spacious, clean house with some pretty amazing views. Having a lake in the back yard was so much fun as we went paddle boarding and kayaking every day, several times a day. We would definitely like to go back soon!l. The hosts are pretty amazing too! Thank you, thank you, to them!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Lake house

NIce house!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Diane L.

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

lake front property

This property was great location for family to come and enjoy the lake. Plenty of room. The inside was very clean and had everything you needed for cooking as well. The outside we had to sweep the porches when we arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Beautiful home!

Spacious house with plenty of room for our family of 8. The lake and dock were amazing and there was everything we needed to enjoy it! Home had so many amenities, from kayaks to extra pillows, and board games! Definitely recommend! Also, I would recommend stocking up on some necessary food staples at the grocery store, as it is a bit of a drive to restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Our Wonderful two week Family Vacation

Yes, all six of us enjoyed our two week stay. It sure was a vacation we will talk about forever. We had fun swimming with the rafts, your Kayak's and we rented a pontoon boat for three days the first week of our vacation as my Grandson was able to enjoy it along with the five of us, as he had only a week as had to return to work the second week.Thank you so very much for sharing your lovely home with us. Most sincerely, Mary Rosasco and Family.:)
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Lake Hartwell

Just Right
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jay Reese

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We've lived in Florida and South Carolina our whole lives and just love the lakes in the upstate.

Why they chose this property

We were looking for a great spot on Lake Hartwell and think we found it. It's in a wonderful quiet neighborhood with a good mix of full-time and part-time residents. The water is perfect - deep and clear right off the dock. The cherry on top was the clubhouse less than a mile away. It's a great place to grab a bite to eat if you don't want to cook or go into town.

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