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Private Dock with Boat Rental Available, inquire for pricing.

Screened in porch to the left, sun room to the right. Grill on deck in between.

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Location
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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11279 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Lavonia, GA

Lake Hartwell1 min walk
Tugaloo State Park10 min drive
Lake Hartwell State Park23 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Pets must be leashed at all times outside the home

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Strict quiet hours from 10pm to 8am. This includes ALL outdoor areas (fire pit, screened in porch, and outdoor table area downstairs)

Maximum 5 cars allowed at the property. No parking on street or lawn whatsoever.

Keep pets leashed at all times when outside the home.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Lavonia

Located in Lavonia, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Lavonia Cultural Center, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Hartwell and Tugaloo State Park. Kayaking, water tubing, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing nearby.

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
Chick-Fil-A - 14 min drive
Taco Bell - 13 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 15 min drive
Burger King - 14 min drive

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karin M.

2 Apr 2024

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

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.

14 Mar 2024

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

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 traveller

4 Mar 2024

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

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.

3 Jan 2024

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

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.

30 Dec 2023

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

Getaway

Great place for family to get together and fun and enjoy the sites

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Kelly

Originally from Colorado, I have lived in the greater Atlanta area for 2 years now. My father and two sisters purchased this house with me to have a relaxing place where we can all meet a couple times a year. This is our first rental property so please let us know how we are doing. Do you yourself a favor and rent our boat for a day to explore all Lake Hartwell has to offer. It is a beautiful lake with lots to offer. We hope you enjoy the house and lake as much as we do. Grab your bathing suit and go hop in the water!

Why they chose this property

Lake Hartwell is the largest lake in Georgia at 87 square miles and an average depth of 45 feet. Surrounded by big beautiful trees and rolling hills, its beauty is a thing to behold. The lake offers 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. Just to the south is the Tugaloo State Park, free with a National Parks Pass. There are also 2 boat ramps only a minute or two from the property if you prefer to bring your own boat. I-85 is conveniently located 10 minutes south for easy access to the neighborhood. Distance to: Tugaloo State Park: 6 mins/ 3 miles Clemson Football Stadium: 40 mins/30 miles UGA Football Stadium: 1 hour/ 50 miles Greenville, SC: 1 hour/ 50 miles Green Pond Landing and Event Center: 30 mins/25 miles

What makes this property unique

The most unique feature of our property is access to boating rental. We offer a 2023 brand new pontoon boat for rent that seats 11 people. Not only is it significantly nicer than the boats available at a marina but it's conveniently located at our dock behind the house. Perhaps the best part is the price. It is remarkably cheaper than any other boat rental option on the lake. Please contact us if you are interested. Go explore the lake!