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Lake Hartwell Lodge w/ Dock, Theater + Hot Tub!

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A log cabin with a porch, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.
A wooden dock leading to a covered seating area with a green utility box on the dock.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, wooden flooring, and large windows.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and a balcony.
A log cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa set, a dining table, and a large window overlooking the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Situated on the lake, this 4-bedroom vacation home accommodates 12 guests with 4 bathrooms. It features 1 hot tub, a balcony, and a patio. Enjoy water views and access to a private boat dock for motorboating. Explore nearby attractions like the Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia and Tugaloo State Park.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Hartwell
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Spa pool on site
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Explore the area

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Martin, GA
  • Place, Lake Hartwell
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Keowee
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Clemson University
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Additional Sleeping (Game Room)

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Lake Hartwell Lodge w/ Dock, Theater + Hot Tub!

Prepare for an unforgettable getaway to this luxurious 4-bed, 4.5-bath vacation rental on the shores of Lake Hartwell. 'Waterford Lodge,' an authentic 4,530-square-foot custom-built log cabin perfect for large groups, features all of the modern conveniences you would expect at a luxury lake retreat, like a hot tub, private dock, game room, and more! This lakefront home sits 2 hours from downtown Atlanta and an hour from Athens, but feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of the big city!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Boat Trailer Parking | 4,530 Sq Ft | Gated Property | Lake Views

Multi-generational families and large friend groups alike will find this property to be the perfect Lake Hartwell home base for easy access to water activities, like fishing and boating, along with nearby dry-land adventures!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Twin Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Twin Bed | Bedroom 4: King Bed | Family Room: Twin/Full Bunk Bed | Additional Sleeping: 2 Cots (available upon request)

OUTDOOR AMENITIES: 8-person hot tub, private double-slip dock, furnished deck, gas grill, covered porch w/ outdoor fireplace, fire pit w/ wood provided, corn-hole game
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, large island w/ seating, drip coffeemaker, full knife set
INDOOR LIVING: 7 flat-screen satellite TVs, theater, steam shower, game room w/ ping pong table, open-concept living room, wood-burning fireplace and gas fireplace, formal dining table
GENERAL: Free WiFi, printer, central air conditioning and heat, linens/towels, 120 movies and board games, complimentary toiletries, ceiling fans
PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

LAKE HARTWELL: Boating, swimming, fishing, tubing, water skiing, boat ramps
MARINAS: Rocky's Marine (10.0 miles), Harbor Light Marina (18.8 miles), Harbor Light Marina South (17.9 miles), C&E Marine (16.0 miles)
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Tugaloo State Park (12.7 miles), Lake Hartwell State Park (20.3 miles), Tallulah Gorge State Park (37.3 miles), Sadlers Creek State Park (44.6 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Helen (45.9 miles), University of Georgia (52.0 miles), Clemson University (43.2 miles), Gorges State Park (62.0 miles), Atlanta (105.0 miles)
AIRPORTS: Athens-Ben Epps Airport (55.2 miles), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (116.0 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID will be required upon check-in

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9058589
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Martin

Located in Martin, this holiday home is on a lake. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Lavonia Cultural Center and Gateway Arts Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Martin, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Hartwell State Park - 32 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Lake Keowee - 53 min drive - 70.3 km
  • Clemson University - 58 min drive - 70.9 km
  • Tallulah Gorge State Park - 59 min drive - 71.0 km

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gumlog BBQ & Fish Lodge - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Peace Of Pie - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Spotted Pig BBQ - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪The Overlook At Chickasaw Point - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Moogies - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Hartwell Lodge w/ Dock, Theater + Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Hartwell Lodge w/ Dock, Theater + Hot Tub!?

As of 8 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Hartwell Lodge w/ Dock, Theater + Hot Tub! on 20 Oct 2026 start from AU$2,738, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lake Hartwell Lodge w/ Dock, Theater + Hot Tub!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Hartwell Lodge w/ Dock, Theater + Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Hartwell Lodge w/ Dock, Theater + Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Hartwell Lodge w/ Dock, Theater + Hot Tub! located?

This family-friendly Martin holiday home is located on a lake, steps from Lake Hartwell and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lavonia Water Works Lake and Tugaloo State Park. Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lodge was perfect for getting our extended family together in one place. We had 10 adults and plenty of space. The host was excellent at providing check in information and helping find local resources. We all loved it and would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing this wonderful feedback! We're so glad the lodge had plenty of space to bring your extended family together, and that the check-in information and local resources made things easy from the start. It means a lot to know everyone had a great time and left with such positive memories. We're grateful you chose to stay with us and shared your experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing and had everything we needed and more. We had so much fun hanging in the lake on floats by the dock. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2026
We're so glad the house had everything you needed and that you had fun out on the lake. It means a lot to know you'd highly recommend staying here. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful, 5-star review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was great, lots of space 3 for everyone to spread out . Kids loved the lake and playing in the clay , picking up shells. We walked the neighborhood almost every day and the beautiful thunderstorms we got to enjoy on the front porch in the rockers - only negative thing I can think of was the cobwebs but your in the woods so that’s expected:-) everyone had a great time !! The host was great too and very communicative- especially letting us know amenities that were around as we have never been to lake hartwell ! Definitely an enjoyable vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
So glad the whole family had a great time! It sounds like you packed in all the best parts of lake life, swimming in the lake, finding little treasures, watching storms roll in from the porch rockers, and getting out to enjoy the neighborhood each day. We love that this was your first trip to Lake Hartwell and that the local tips helped you make the most of it. Thanks for sharing such a thoughtful review, it truly means a lot to us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Enjoyed the cabin and all it had to offer. Will be returning in the summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent vacation at the Lodge

It's been a glorious week at the Lodge. Everything we needed was there. Beautiful property. Owner and staff were incredibly easy to work with and were very nice folks.The Tanners highly recommend the Lodge on Hartwell.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2025
From the owner: "Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time at the lodge. Have a great summer!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend at the lake

Our family had a great weekend at the lake. The evolve team did a great job accommodating us and making sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary trip

Fantastic house! Only thing missing was a bathtub. Everything else was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, spacious and beautiful lakefront spot. The home theater did not work. The cables are faulty and we couldn’t watch any movies. Streaming was tough as was general communication with the outside world because there is almost no cell service and the WiFi was extremely slow.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2026
Thank you for the kind words about the lakefront setting and space, we're so glad you enjoyed it. We appreciate you letting us know about the home theater, we've ordered a new TV and will have it fixed right away. As for the Wi-Fi, we haven't had trouble with it working from the dining room, so we'll keep an eye on that. Cell service is unfortunately limited given our rural location and isn't something we're able to change, and we apologize for any inconvenience that caused during your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Such a large home with everything you need supplied. Lots of parking, we had 5 cars. Great neighborhood. Dock was awesome. So much space we loved all of it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful gathering place with friends.

Very lovely property on a lake. Quiet and serene. Listening to the sounds of nature. Visited some of the beautiful waterfalls nearby. Wonderful time gathering with friends and family to celebrate my daughter’s wedding day.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family memories

This house is amazing! Come and relax from sunrises to sunsets campfires and s’more’s. Movie night, then onto the hot tub. Huge gourmet kitchen for huge family dinners. Don’t forget to check out the steam shower. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best experience!!

We had an amazing Christmas!! My husband couldn’t stop telling me how great I did by picking this cabin! A beautiful place in all aspect and Stephanie super great! The theater, play room, games, our kids didn’t want to go anywhere! We enjoyed a quality family time!! We are definitely going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Didn’t want to leave!!

We stayed in Martin for a long weekend with family and friends. The home is beautiful and exactly as described. The owner was very responsive and made our planning and time there so easy. We rented a couple of kayaks and while it was a bit cool, paddling around the lake was really fun. Restaurants, attractions and groceries are about 20 min away, so plan your days well. We visited a couple of state parks and saw some beautiful waterfalls, stopped at a winery and brewery and just really enjoyed our relaxing time away. The hot tub and fireplaces were the perfect end to each evening. Would definitely recommend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

We had the most amazing stay at this beautiful home! I was nervous because of a previous rental on VRBO being terrible but this one was truly amazing! So much room and the house was immaculate. So much room for our large multi generational family stay. The kitchen was well appointed and had everything we needed. The dock was spacious enough for our family to fish, sunbathe and swim! Ping pong was a big hit for our family as well as the fire pit. Hot tub was wonderful. It was truly the most relaxing vacation we’ve ever had. Nights we didn’t feel like cooking and we were thrilled! We had pizza, wings, Philly steak and we loved it all! So close by. An incredible vacation and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

This home has it all!

A group of 4 couples spent 3 wonderful days at the Waterford Lodge this past weekend. The cabin was perfect and had everything we could possibly need. The location was in a very private wooded setting with no neighbors to be seen. The 4 bedrooms each had their own private bathrooms and were spaced out for privacy. There was plenty of space in the back yard for grilling and outdoor games. The basement was well furnished with plenty of games and a huge indoor theater if the weather was bad. The owners were great to work with and answered all of our questions. They definitely take pride in their home. The upscale furnishings and personalized welcome gift well exceeded our expectations. We will definitely stay here again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway weekend for groom and his groomsmen

Twelve guys getting away to celebrate an upcoming wedding and get some guy time. We had an amazing time in the house playing poker at the big table. Watching ballgames. Awesome fire pit time. House is well furnished with games and entertainment. Used the shuffleboard table and ping pong table all weekend. Golfed at Curahee Club which an elite course with amazing views and club amenities. Couldn’t have asked for a better situation for what we wanted to do. The house. The deck. The pit. The lake views. Really amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Family-Friendly Stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was nice being able to fit our large extended family all under one roof with plenty of space to spare. Between fireplaces, game tables, and the theater room, there was always something to keep everyone entertained. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Experience

House was exactly as pictured and perfect for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, spacious amazing cabin

This is the most well-stocked cabin I’ve ever rented! Every utensil, bowl, 3 crock pots, tons of cleaners, fresh towels, literally you don’t need anything except yourself! This cabin was very clean and spacious and a ton of activities. A cabinet full of reading material, games, and so much more! We had such a wonderful time and will definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lodge

Perfect for a larger group needing lots of space. This lodge has many amenities both inside and out. We would certainly rent again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow! What a blast!

This place is Amazing if you are looking for a great place, look no further. We had a blast fishing, bomb fires, corn hole, hot tub and much more. Caught a 18 inch largemouth bass and several others. I'm trying to say we had a grand time. Thanks for sharing your beautiful place. They were great to deal with!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect family getaway

House is beautiful inside and out. It is one of the most well stocked homes I've ever encountered on VRBO. The owner was very accessible and helpful with a couple of minor issues we ran into. There is almost nothing you could need that is not available at this beautiful home. Our family of 10 had an incredible week together. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice and clean house which is fully stocked

The 8 of us had a great time. Rita who was our contact person was very responsive. We had a problem with two of the toilets and she took care of it immediately. We love the house and activities available to us. The only two things I would would recommend: In the basement which has a king side bed and another sleeping areas with a bunk bed is very cold . I recommend getting a separate thermostat to allow regulation of the heating system in the basement. The other thing I would recommend is get better pillows for a more comfortable sleep. I would recommend this home and would go back to spend time there. It is really a very nice property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well worth the price

This property was well equipped with everything we needed and more. We enjoyed our girls trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a great place to stay!

It was our second time renting this place and had a wonderful time! I would def come back here in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

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