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Direct on Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

+4
4 Single Beds and 4 King Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Direct on Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch

Lakefront Gem:Escape to your own private paradise at our stunning lakefront home located on the serene Lake Hartwell in Georgia. With 5 luxurious bedrooms and 4 elegant bathrooms, our home offers the perfect setting for your next family vacation or group getaway.



As you step inside, you'll be blown away by the breathtaking views of the lake from the expansive windows throughout the home. The spacious living room boasts soaring ceilings, plush seating, and a cozy fireplace, making it the perfect spot to gather with friends and family.



But the real gem of our lakefront home is the outdoor area, with not one, not two, but three large decks, perfect for soaking up the sun and enjoying the fresh lake air. The large dock is also an incredible feature, complete with a sunning area and fishing spot, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind on the water.



For those who love to entertain, the home's fully equipped game room and bar provide endless hours of fun, with a pool table, shuffleboard, and plenty of seating for everyone. And when it's time to unwind, the luxurious bedrooms offer a peaceful retreat, with plush bedding, ample closet space, and private bathrooms in each room.



But the real beauty of our lakefront home is the location – nestled on the picturesque Lake Hartwell, you'll be surrounded by stunning scenery at every turn. Whether you're looking to swim, fish, or simply relax by the water, our home has everything you need to make your vacation unforgettable.



So come experience the beauty and tranquility of our lakefront home on Lake Hartwell, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Book your stay today and start living the lake life!




The Space


When you aren't spending your time out on the lake in your boat (area boat rentals also available, happy to provide recommendations) then you'll find plenty to do at Lakefront Gem. Highlights include:



- Enormous entertainment area with regulation size pool table, bar, pub tables, shuffleboard, flat screen tv, fireplace


- Two private garages (1-one car attached, 1-two car detached)


- Incredible lake views from three (3) wrap around decks


- All bedrooms have flat screen, wifi-enabled TV's


- Corn hole, fishing poles, lake tubes provided


- High speed internet throughout



Lots of activities nearby:
- Fishing


- Golfing


- Hiking


- Biking


- Water sports


- Wildlife (bird watching, deer, etc.)



Guest access


Circular driveway for easy in and out, two (2) enclosed garages with room for three (3) vehicles.



Other things to note


When ready to venture out, we also have you covered as the Lakefront Gem is close to nearly everything including:



Hartwell, GA: 10 miles / 18 mins
Lavonia, GA: 11 miles / 18 mins
Atlanta, GA: 1hr 42mins
Athens, GA: 1 hr
Alpharetta, GA: 1hr 30mins
Anderson, SC: 42 mins
Greenville, SC: 57mins
Clemson, SC: 40mins
Paynes Creek Campground, GA: 8 miles, 15mins
Tanger Outlets - Commerce, GA: 37 miles, 40mins




Boat Launches:



Reed Creek: 2 miles



Harbor Light: 8 miles
Red Creek Boat Ramp: 10 miles
Portman Marina: 24 miles

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About the area

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What's nearby

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Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 53 min drive

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Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As a group of 4 couples, we had a fantastic visit! The house is huge and offered so much room. We loved spending time on the dock and porches. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

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

Loved the Home

My family and I had an absolutely incredible time at the home! There was plenty of room, the house had everything we needed and the dock and water was great! I give our stay and this property 5 starts and highly recommend this property for anyone wishing to have an awesome vacation!! We will stay again!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Devin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the house it’s a perfect size for 8-15 people honestly. The living space is massive and great for entertainment. The beds are all super comfortable and good sized. Only complaints were there were a few light bulbs out (the porch, the pool table) and the leak with the tub in the master bathroom. But other than that the space is amazing, and dock and space to hang out by the lake is awesome. And the house itself is super fun and has so much to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean A.

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

Fantastic Property with lots of room

Fishing, pool, shuffleboard and more ... a great house on Lake Hartwell. Lots of space to move about and porches on three levels ...
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa P.

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

Family Vacation

We had a fantastic time staying at the lake house! We will be sure to make it a yearly trip! The house was great for the amount of people we had and we loved that we had access right to the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto S.

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

Great place to stay

The house is very spacious and clean. The lake view is amazing. I would definitely stay again. Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Great large house for families/friends

Great spacious house on the water. It was nice to have king beds in all but one room. Nice dock, and easy walk to it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Relaxing lake house

This lake house was amazing! The layout of the house makes it great for large family gatherings. The view of the lake from the deck of all three levels is breathtaking! We definitely plan on returning! The host was very quick to answer any questions we had! We had a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Danny B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good relaxing vacation.

The bathrooms (toilets, tub/shower) could have been cleaned a little better, but overall it was a great trip. Nice house and great location. Saw deer around the property nearly everyday, and of course the kids loved that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We agree and have hired a new cleaning team to address the issue noted, as well as completed a full property deep clean. We hope you consider us in the future. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

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

Family Vacation

Perfect for a family vacation. Large dock in quiet cove for safe swimming. There was a minor issue and the owners were very responsive. Downstairs gameroom is great for family games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location and property - central to a wedding we attended at a state park. House was not clean and needs significant repair work before being rented again. Mold and mildew issues throughout this property, especially downstairs. If you are immune compromised, don’t stay here. TLC will do this property justice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
The characterization of our home within this review is entirely inaccurate. We for sure had a couple of cleaning issues that should have been, and are currently being addressed, which we own and I am taking steps to correct. We hope that our 100's of other reviews for our home on various platforms speaks to the truth of the matter. I don't know what the motivation of this particular guest might have been to leave such a review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

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

Family get together

Very Spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family (cousins all over 65!) loved the home. Perfect for our group. We brought our tritoon over and used the dock. Big dining table fit for us! Beds were super comfortable. Pool table made for great competition. Enough parking for everyone. Would definitely pick it again. Owner was fast to respond to a question.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

Great getaway

We wanted a big house to get away for NY weekend to relax, eat, watch football, and spend time. The home was perfect. Plenty of room to spread out and the views off the back are awesome from every level. It was very well equipped and we had everything we need. The area is nice as we walked and ran the connecting roads.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Awilda D.

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

Paradise

What a wonderful property and home. It was perfect for the 8 people that were there. We had such a good time that we did not want to leave. The owner responded to anything that we requested immediately. We give this house at 10 and will be back next year for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

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

Second year

Our three generation family vacation was awesome here for our second year in a row. Great quiet cove for safe swimming. The property manager is responsive. The kitchen works great for large groups. We will continue as regular renters.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

jordan c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location.

We stayed for the weekend and really enjoyed our stay. It was great to have so many king beds for us all to have our own rooms and the location on the lake is amazing. So peaceful. We spent most of our time down at the dock swimming and had a boat for the weekend. Our only concern was the house was no very clean when we stayed. One of the beds was covered with dead flies and also in the bathroom. Other than that it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

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

This booking saved our wedding!

Was super impressed to find this available only two weeks out from our wedding after the cabin we had booked 10 months before cancelled on us! Anthony was quick to respond when we had one small issue, and corrected it immediately. House was clean and easy to find, but heads up, no super close stores! We enjoyed dinner at J Peters and Southern Hart Brewery! 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious home

This home is absolutely beautiful. The kitchen has everything you need to cook with. We rented it in hopes to get all my family together that live in the area as we live in a different state. We we're able to make that happen and had so much room which made for a very nice visit with everyone. We have saved this property and hope to stay here next year and every year after! Would love to stay during the summer and use the dock and play in the lake. Any questions or problems we had were answered and resolved very promptly!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic property!

We loved this house! We’re a group of four families who vacation together every summer and this house was perfect for us! Easy access to the lake and a game room downstairs helped keep our teens engaged (and off their devices!). There were a few issues that came up during our stay but Anthony was very quick to respond each time. The house is rural enough that we were away from noise and light pollution, but close enough to a few towns to go shopping when we needed to. And the deer! I definitely recommend Southern Gem for large family or friend groups!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Very nice place

We stayed here as a group of four couples while visiting family in Hartwell. This house was perfect for us. It is big enough that everyone can find a place to be alone and also be together without being crowded. The beds were super comfortable. The private bathroom for each bedroom was very nice. The location is private and was very quiet. The decks are great to sit on and enjoy the view of the lake. The downstairs area has a pool table and table top shuffleboard that were lots of fun. There were two sets of laundry machines that made it easy for everyone to be able to conveniently do laundry. I definitely recommend it and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga R.

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

THE DREAMS VACATION HOME

THE PICTURES DOES NOT DO JUSTICE TO HE VIEW AND HOUSE. IF YOU DON'T IKE TO BE AWAKEN BY THE SUN THEN DON'T STAY ON THE 3RD FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM. IT HAS NO WINDOW SHADES
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Donna H.

Liked: Communication, location

Great location

Large space. Love the shuffle board and pool table. Fishing on the dock was fun. House has lots of potential if it was upgraded. Fridge was not working properly (new fridge did not arrive). Shower in Master was out of order ( was scheduled to be fixed the week after we arrived). Housekeeper could have cleaned a lot more than she did.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2022
We hate having issues at our homes as much or more as guests do, and we do everything within our power to maintain our properties. We also give guests a heads up on any issues well prior to their arrival as we feel this is a better solution than canceling someones vacation stay when inevitable issues arise as with any home. We notified Donna of the issues a week in advance when it became clear that neither the refrigerator that was leaking water, and the replacement shower pan for the shower wouldn’t be finished. We also, due to the issues noted, discounted the guests weekend stay very significantly, and we apologized as we have been attempting to resolve both issues as quickly as humanly possible. The shower is now completely repaired, everything else in the bathroom in question including the tub worked great for the guests stay (and the 3 other full bathrooms are fully functional). The new refrigerator has also been delivered and to be installed in the next 3 days.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

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

Perfect relaxing vacation

This was probably our most favorite vacation ever. We went for the sole purpose of using our pontoon boat and enjoying the lake for a week. This is exactly what we did! The location of the house was great. The lot and property were gorgeous with deer, squirrels, lizards, and just so quiet and peaceful. We set up chairs on the dock and a hammock in the trees and truly relaxed and enjoyed ourselves. This house was definitely the most equipped of any rental we’ve ever stayed in. It has absolutely everything you need in the kitchen and throughout the house. It was also very spacious with plenty of room for everyone. We had 4 teenagers with us and they enjoyed the bunk beds and also the game room downstairs. We hope to be back next summer for sure!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S S.

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

Great rental property for a group

We had three couples (seniors) here for a week. The house is large and really secluded. Sitting on any of the three levels of deck you hear only birds (and owls!) and see only trees - no neighbors. We saw deer on the property every day. The dock is in a cove set back from the main channel, and is very calm. Unfortunately, the lake water level was down about four feet, so we didn’t do any swimming at the dock, but we did find a nice state park with a small beach. We were able to rent a pontoon at the local marina and really enjoyed the lake. The house was very clean and the kitchen is great. Very well outfitted with every pan and gadget you’d need. Loved the huge induction cooktop. The mattresses are really comfortable, and with en-suite king bedrooms on each floor we had a lot of privacy. The pool table was a fun feature! The back decks face East, so sunrises over the lake were beautiful. But be mindful that the top level master has no window treatments, so if you’re not a morning person you should bring a sleep mask! The owner is very responsive to any questions, and was able to accommodate our request for early access. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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