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Almost Level Lot, Dock with Sun Deck, Pontoon rental, (25 min. from Clemson)

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Lake side view
upstairs screen porch
wood burning fire place
sitting area with fire place
upstairs living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Townville, SC
  • Lake Hartwell
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Clemson University
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Anderson University
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Almost Level Lot, Dock with Sun Deck, Pontoon rental, (25 min. from Clemson)

This four bedroom, three bath Lakefont house is a great place to relax and enjoy the lake with family and friends. It offers a modern fully equipped kitchen, living room with wood burning fire place and sun room with amazing views of the lake. Off one side of the sunroom is a large deck that provides ample seating along with a charcoal grill . On the other side of the sunroom is a screen porch with table and chairs perfect for sunset dining! The upstairs master bedroom has a KING size bed and private bathroom. The upstairs guest room has twin beds (can be made into a king) and access to the upstairs guest bathroom. Downstairs can be a great get away for the kids! It offers a den with a tv , game console, two bedrooms (each with twin beds, a full bath, and a large screen porch with a great view of the lake. High on the property's list of amenities is its private double decker dock with a boat ramp located beside the dock! It's the perfect place to relax, catch some rays,fish,or just enjoy the tranquility the lake,

Close to shopping- within 10 minute drive to grocery stores, ABC store, gas stations, Portman Shoals Marina, hardware store and restaurants. Within 15 minutes to the town of Anderson, 25 minutes to Clemson, 40 minutes to Greenville, 1 1/2 hours to Atlanta, and 45 minutes to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Seven miles (13 min.)to Green pond boat landing. (15 min. From Denver Downs farm with its corn maze and musical entertainment.

Property manager

Jon McKnight
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 allowed
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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
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

About the area

Townville

Located in Townville, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Hartwell State Park and Sadlers Creek State Park, while Agricultural Museum and Woodburn are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at T. Ed Garrison Arena or Anderson Civic and Sports Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Townville, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Anderson Mall - 21 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Clemson University - 25 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Anderson University - 26 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 28 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arby's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McAdam's Pizza on the Go - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Galley Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fruit Punch Sandwich Shop - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Almost Level Lot, Dock with Sun Deck, Pontoon rental, (25 min. from Clemson) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Almost Level Lot, Dock with Sun Deck, Pontoon rental, (25 min. from Clemson)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Almost Level Lot, Dock with Sun Deck, Pontoon rental, (25 min. from Clemson)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Almost Level Lot, Dock with Sun Deck, Pontoon rental, (25 min. from Clemson) located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Lake Hartwell and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Double Springs Community Park. Double Springs Access Area and Weldon Island Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 116 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most well equipped houses I ever stayed in. We had a wonderful time. It was clean and comfortable. Having the boat there was so convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Pete K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family time

We enjoyed our time, the lake was beautiful however I wish the home was a bit more up to date & cleaner.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin l.

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

Great place

It was a great stay. As described. Clean. Easy communication. Good cove with deep water. Relatively close to the lake on a pretty flat lot. House located an easy drive from Anderson. Comfy beds. Well appointed kitchen. Owner easy to deal with. 5 stars! If you like super fancy, this place isn’t. If you like comfy, spacious, well equipped, Great Lake house, book it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was just right for us on a hot summer getaway. Superb kitchen with tons of supplies, multiple living spaces and screened in porches, great dock with upper level to watch the sunset, easy boat rental, quiet cove, nice swimming, large yard, comfy beds couches and chairs, great A/C, and the two twin bed rooms downstairs with their own living room was fun for the teens. The furnishings were lived-in and casual so I didn’t feel paranoid about using things. The host was generous and very communicative. Plenty of games and it was fun learning bumper pool :) Thank you to the McKnights for sharing their home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

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

Great getaway

Quiet area, great lake view. Easy access to dock. Only used first level. Plenty of room downstairs for larger groups. Recommend for anyone seeking time away at lake. Great communication from owner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay, it was the perfect property to relax, even with 6 teenagers! The downstairs was perfect for the boys to hang out and play games. We loved the swing on the screened-in porch, a perfect spot to enjoy the beautiful lake view. The dock was well used by all of us, lots of great fishing, jumping and floating; a perfect spot on the lake! We had everything we needed, and cooked all meals in a fully stocked kitchen. We would love to come back again, the property made our vacation that much more special. Jon is a great host and great to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Great Graduation Stay

We had a quick stay for our daughter's graduation from Clemson. Jon was great to deal with and checked in a couple of times during our stay. The house fit our needs perfectly; we didn't do much with the lake other than enjoy it from the decks and living room. They had just about everything you can imagine in the kitchen, if it isn't there you likely don't need it. Can't wait to come back again and take advantage of the fire-pit and lake! Thanks Jon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Family time

Property and lake home was a perfect fit for our family. The downstair area with two bedrooms, bath, and activity center complete with sofas, TV, game table, and a refrigerator was the perfect spot for the older toddlers and one set of parents. The upstairs area has two additional bedrooms, bath, fully stocked kitchen, family room with large windows overlooking the backyard and lake. The porches on each level (one screened and one open on top floor and large screened on lower level) added additional space for fun and relaxation. The large grassy backyard area was the perfect play area for the grandchildren. There is a concrete boat landing to launch your own boat and a very nice double deck dock to secure boat when not in use and for deck fishing. It was just what our family needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon B.

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

Great Lake Hartwell Location

Very happy with our long weekend stay at this property. The location is perfect on a quiet cove with great dock and deep water. The house had everything we needed, was very comfortable, and is close to grocery stores and restaurants. Very easy to find. Jon was one of the best VRBO hosts I have encountered - super communicative, very helpful, and wanting to make sure we enjoyed the best stay that we could. Highly recommend, particularly for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

pam w., Asheville nc

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

Family fun

Just as advertised. Wondering decks and great spot right on the lake front.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Back Again

We have been to this house several times now and plan to keep coming back! It is just perfect for a family with teens and a pup dog!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Corey H.

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

Great location!

We had a wonderful weekend getaway. The location on the lake is perfect, and the house has beautiful views from the porches and sunroom. The double-decker dock was great, and we really appreciated the option to add the pontoon rental - wonderful to be able to come and go on the water all weekend right from our dock. The kitchen and furnishings are as they appear in the listing photos - functional but not fancy. The host was very quick with communications and helpful. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Great property for families!

This house had the perfect layout for families with kids. Kids took over the basement and had plenty of room to spread out. The double decker dock was a big hit. Owner was super-responsive and helpful. Dog friendly and fun neighbors. We had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Wonderful time on the lake.

We have been coming to Hartwell for 13 years. This was our favorite location. Having the boat on site was a bonus for us. The house was perfect and very homey. Jon is a great host. Definitely recommend. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Wonderful Lake House!

Best lake house we’ve stayed at in the past 4 years! Great layout of the house, wonderful yard, great double-decker boat dock! Wonderful cove to swim/fish in. Dog friendly! Close to The Galley restaurant. Jon was prompt in communication. Will come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Shaw N., Statesboro, Ga

Vacation stay

This is a great house for a single family stay. Dock and yard is nice, great porches, kitchen and sitting areas. One draw back, is that if multiple adults are going to stay here, the beds need to be upgraded. One room with a king is great, but the rest of the beds (4) are singles. Could do better there.

10/10 Excellent

Vicky E.

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

home away from home

my family have stayed at Mr. McKnight's property for 6 years now. Labor Day is our holiday of choice. Mr. Jon has been more than accommodating to us. The minute we get there we are ready to relax and enjoy the lake and all it has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria E., Harvest, AL

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

Lake House

We all enjoyed our stay at the Lake House. The house was supplied with everything we needed. We enjoyed the lake, went on pontoon rides, grilled on the deck, and enjoyed the beautiful views of Lake Hartwell. The owners are easy to contact if needed. They have a great place for family and pets to enjoy! I would highly recommend. It was very peaceful and we enjoyed every moment!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

renee g.

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

Family Getaway

We simply wanted a break to get away and enjoy time together . The girls did not even want to ride into town. We gave them the choice of the Greenville Zoo or staying home swimming and we stayed home. They had fun on the boat thinking the whole lake belonged to them. It was a good trip. Would love to do it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rodney S.

Awesome Lake Views

This lake rental provides the ultimate in relaxation for family gatherings and/ or chill out weekends with friends. The view which can be seen from many of the home's vantage points (including the party deck atop of the large dock) is very calming. You'll feel the stress drain away immediately. Given the home and property's size, everyone has plenty of room to spread out and do their own "nothing". The property is accurately described and portrayed in the VRBO ad page. It also excellently located and Tiger fans will especially appreciate how close it is to Clemson. The sizable kitchen is well outfitted for preparing meals, and dinners out are available a short distance away at Portman Marina's two restaurants. We loved the place and are ready to return.

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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

Ultimate fishing house

My wife and I stayed at the Lakehouse for the 2020 BASSMASTER open. What a house!!! For tournament practice I parked my boat on the dock and ran an extension chord from the receptacle plug on shore. Very convenient ...a short run to all the big spotted bass areas I wanted to fish. The house was well maintained, beds were very comfortable, and appliances great for cooking (We cooked a big ham the first day to have for the rest of the week). When we weren't fishing it was a short drive to the numerous trailheads for hiking with our pups. Clemson Botanical Gardens is 20 mins away!!! Grocery shopping was very close by. Jon was a great host and was very accommodating/responsive. Any questions we had he answered promptly ... we even stayed an extra two days and he made the transaction very smooth. All and All we loved our stay at the lake house and plan to return.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Marianne S., Charlotte, NC

Disappointed

For the price, I expected a 4 or 5 star experience but was disappointed. The lake was awesome but the house was rather run-down. It is set on a rural road in a residential neighborhood that is littered with trash. We were the only renters on a street of old homes. The sun room and kitchen were nice but the furniture is old, mattresses uncomfortable and linens worn. The furnishings are a hodge-podge and drawers chock-full of junk. It doesn't seem like a house that is set up for renters. The dock had a lot of wasps and mud daubers, and when I asked about raising the canopy on the boat, I was told, "Just knock the mud dauber nests out." I was stung by a wasp on the 2nd day which tainted the experience. We did enjoy the boat, but the final straw was on the 4th night when we saw cockroaches in the house. We left the next day, 3 days early. I shared my experience with the owner and asked for a refund for the 3 nights and was told no. There has to be a better way to have a boat vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Lake get away

This place was the perfect place to kick back and relax! The house was nice with so many little extras like the porches that over looked the lake, the chimney on the porch where you could have a fire, and the screened in porch downstairs. We loved the double dock and we caught lots of fish! We canoed and the teenagers loved the body board. We played cornhole and grilled out! We loved it and will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie E.

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

Relaxing & Awesome time on the Lake

My family and I had a wonderful time from the moment we arrived. Our main focus was relaxing, boating and having fun. The week went to fast and we wish we could have stayed another week. The lake house accommodated each of us comfortably. We had an easy time prepping meals, having three bathrooms for cleaning up after a great lake day and nice grassy areas for our dog. Jon the property owner was wonderful to communicate with from the start. It was a great getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robeson T.

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

Fun stay at the lake!

Enjoyed having space for different ages to spread out in the house. Loved the two level dock and the fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jon McKnight

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We have thoroughly enjoyed this lake house for 26 years and have created so many amazing memories here. We're thrilled to give others the opportunity to do the same thing.

Why they chose this property

This is the perfect location, close to the interstate and shopping and wonderful views and access to all of beautiful Lake Hartwell.

What makes this property unique

This property is located on a quiet dead end street and only 10 minutes away from Portman Shoals Marina, The Galley Restaraunt, and Nami's Japanese Restaraunt by car or boat. The house is also about 25 minutes away from Clemson University and about 30 minutes away from the outlets in Commerce, GA.

About the Cove and Dock:
Deep water creek, Boat ramp (useable depending on the level of the lake), covered dock with sun deck and ladder, cove protected from rough, big water.

Languages:

English

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