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Lovely Lake Hartwell Retreat: Dock, Deck & Grill!

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Fair Play Vacation Rental | Private Cabin | 4BR | 3BA | 1,800 Sq Ft
Private Dock on Lake Hartwell | Within Walking Distance
Cabin Exterior | Driveway Parking (4 vehicles)
Fully Equipped Kitchen | Step-Free Access | Cooking Basics
Fully Equipped Kitchen | Dishware & Flatware

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Fair Play, SC
  • Place, Lake Hartwell State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Keowee
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Clemson University
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Lovely Lake Hartwell Retreat: Dock, Deck & Grill!

Always reel in a good time at this spacious 4-bed, 3-bath Fair Play cabin! Located just steps from Lake Hartwell, this vacation rental will have you living the lake life from sunrise to sundown with its private dock, expansive deck, and a convenient location near Lake Hartwell State Park. Need a break from the sun? Nestle down in the living room for a relaxing afternoon of catnaps and movies, before a night of home-cooking in the fully equipped kitchen. Book your 'Palmetto State' getaway today!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Free WiFi | Steps to Lake Hartwell | 1,800 Sq Ft

Find both space for gathering and room to breathe at this incredible cabin fit for multi-generational families, outdoor-loving friends, and classic couples' retreats!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: Full Bed | Loft: Queen Daybed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private dock, 3 furnished decks, gazebo w/ seating & gas grill
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ breakfast bar, espresso maker, blender, knife set, cooking basics, toaster, dishwasher
INTERIOR: 2 Smart TVs w/ satellite, gas fireplace, large dining table, open-concept living area, loft
GENERAL: Linens/towels, central air conditioning/heat, complimentary toiletries, washer/dryer
FAQ: 1 exterior security camera (facing out), lake water levels
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), no boats or trailers

-- THE LOCATION --

LAKE HARTWELL: Boating, swimming, fishing, tubing, water skiing, boat ramps
MARINAS: C&E Marine (6.1 miles), Harbor Light Marina (7.1 miles), Harbor Light Marina South (8.0 miles), Lake Hartwell Marine at Rocky’s Storage (12.2 miles)
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Lake Hartwell State Park (2.6 miles), Tugaloo State Park (14.5 miles), Sadlers Creek State Park (28.0 miles), Tallulah Gorge State Park (46.4 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Clemson University (21.0 miles), Gorges State Park (48.3 miles), Helen (54.8 miles), University of Georgia (52.1 miles), Atlanta (102 miles)
AIRPORT: Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (60.1 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Lake water levels can vary and guests should research water levels before booking the property if there are plans to use the dock as it may impact any ability to use the dock
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features an exterior security camera by the front door, facing outwards, that monitors the home’s front deck/entryway. It does not look into any interior spaces

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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 # 9504485
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

Fair Play

Located in Fair Play, this cabin is on the waterfront. Lake Hartwell State Park and Tugaloo State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lavonia Cultural Center and Gateway Arts Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Fair Play, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell State Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lake Keowee - 23 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Clemson University - 32 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 34 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Devils Fork State Park - 50 min drive - 73.8 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 34 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Spotted Pig BBQ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gumlog BBQ & Fish Lodge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Peace Of Pie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hershberger's Bakery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Lake Hartwell Retreat: Dock, Deck & Grill! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lovely Lake Hartwell Retreat: Dock, Deck & Grill!?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lovely Lake Hartwell Retreat: Dock, Deck & Grill! on 15 Aug 2025 start from AU$360, 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 Lovely Lake Hartwell Retreat: Dock, Deck & Grill!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Lake Hartwell Retreat: Dock, Deck & Grill!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Lake Hartwell Retreat: Dock, Deck & Grill!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Lake Hartwell Retreat: Dock, Deck & Grill! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Lake Hartwell and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Lake Hartwell State Park. Chickasaw Point Golf Club and Harbor Light Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

6.6
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 23 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerri C.

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

VERY Nice home. I absolutely loved my stay there!

Great experience renting the property! Fast, easy, and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cabin was nice. It was a quiet place. We were only there for 2 nights but will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
AC was problematic the entire weekend. Owners knew it in advance but were notified too late on holiday weekend so could not make other arrangements. House had lots of amenities but needed to declutter to make more appropriate for a rental. Worked with property management company for partial refund bc of air issues. Even with that we would not rebook or recommend property in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah m.

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

Family weekend

The outside step we dangerous. Driveway very steep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Chantal S.

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

Last minute cancel

My adult children and husband had all taken off from work so we could spend a 4 day weekend together. We were very much looking forward to this. I was shocked to receive an email the day before, informing me this booking was canceled with no explanation to why. Giving me less than 24 hours to find a new location, I had paid in full and have a good rating with VRBO. This is absolutely unacceptable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

MC J.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Mislead

We booked this house primarily for the lake access. However upon arrival, the dock was completely beached with grass growing beneath it. We had our boat with us expecting to utilize the dock, so this was a major inconvenience. We understand that the water level is out of the tenants control, however we wish we were aware of this before arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2024
Hi MC, the right vacation home is everything, and we’re disappointed to hear that the water level didn’t meet your expectations. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they’d like to share the following:- Unfortunately, the lake's water levels are beyond our control, but we understand how this affected your plans.- Lake water levels are posted throughout the community, which we encourage guests to review as part of their vacation planning.- We’ll be adding a note to the listing to make water level variability clearer for future guests.We do all we can to provide an excellent experience and we look forward to hosting many satisfied guests.
Verified

6/10 Okay

kenneth c.

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

FAMILY STAY

THE COMPANY THAT OVERSEEN THE PROPERTY WAS OUTSTANDING IN RESPONCE AND ISSUUES WE HAD .BUT THE OWNER WAS OUT OF TAON AND WOULD NOT REAPOND TO THE COMPANY OVERSEEING THE PROPERTY FOPR HIM THE TRYED CONTACK OWNER SEVERTIMES FOR US WITH ISSUES FINALLY LAST DAY AROUND MIDNITE HE RESPONDED .HOUSE WAS VERY QUIET AND WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY PLEASANT IF NOT FOR SOME ISSUES .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jeannette F.

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

No heat, no air conditioning and no hot water!

We were very dissatisfied with our stay. There was no heat or air conditioning. In addition, the hot water did not work. We had an infant and a young toddler with us which made this difficult. Not to mention doing dishes. Also, my daughter found several cold pills on the floor in her room where her toddler was playing on the floor. We have reached out to both the rental agency and Vrbo and they have offered to compensate 6% of our total fees. We also read that the heat/AC did not work for another guests stay. This is absurd! We are very disappointed with VRBO
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ignacio C.

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

NOT AS DESCRIBED

The photos on the websites are not updated, the room in the attic is completely different from the one in the photo, there are no closets, a TV under the bed, the coffee maker does not exist, the website does not say anything about it to the spring that crosses above the rocky road, I recommend traveling in high cars, mattresses with unpleasant stains, the cabin needs maintenance, thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Betty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Problems air conditioning

When we arrived the temperature was 77 downstairs and the thermostat upstairs was off and locked. I called and was told the owner said the loft would be cooled by the unit downstairs. We found this not to be true; the temperature in the loft got up to 84 in the afternoons therefore this area was unusable for sleeping. After multiple message I was informed twice that the owner would call me, but he never did. The termostat down stairs continued to reset to 75 each day while we were out on the lake. I do not recommend renting this cabin during the summer.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christian E.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place, Needs Deeper Clean

My family and I stayed here for the Clemson game. The home is beautiful and exactly what we were looking for, but there are a few things that need to be addressed. My family arrived to the home and the code to enter was not working. Management gave us a different code but the handle was locked as well. A key was needed; after an hour, management was able to get my family into the home. Then there were cleaning issues. There was toothpaste residue in the sinks; tissues, bottles, cups, and cans in some bedrooms form previous guests. Crumbs were also left under the dining room table. As we were leaving we stripped the beds to find stained pillows and linens. Some rooms are fine, but others need to get new pillows and linens. Other than these things we had a great stay and was impressed by the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

scott w.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Hot and bothered

Place was more then we expected until a couple hours in with no A/C. Got there and the windows were open but never thought anything of it until it kept getting warmer n warmer. Cool outside so we opened the place back up because the A/C was blowing out at 79 degrees. Contact the owner and he knew they were open by some app he has or just plan spying on us, said the close all the doors and windows and it will cool off. Well we tried that will no avail. He supposedly called a company to come out, which I do not believe he did because the never showed the whole time we were there. We went out n bought fans to somewhat keep us cool. I called some local companies and 2 said they could come out in 2 hours 2 look but may not fix right away depending on parts so I know he was lying. So in the end they sided with the owner who claimed to have documentation showing the temperature was dropping in the house which he never stepped foot in the house. Sure a degree or 2 by us putting fans out. Pictures show several different occasions with pictures of a thermostat the the owner controls n has us locked out of. The upstair area which get the hottest was locked also n not working at all with a small a/c sitting on a table to use in the bedroom. VERY unpleasant. Extremely nice house except for the a/c problem and in the end offering a 20 percent discount. Owner stopped taking my calls
Fan in the door way which we had to leave open because it was much cooler outside
More of the owner playing with the thermostat
Temperature coming out of the vents
Owner still playing with the thermostat with no help
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Weekend with friends

House is very cute. The dining table & coffee table are beautiful!!! There were 4 of us, but could easily accommodate 4-6 more. Mattresses could be replaced. Outdoor furniture needs cleaning. Living room tv stopped working. Overall we were pleased & enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

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

Enjoyed our trip

The property was just like pictures showed. It was clean and comfortable. Had one small issue that resolved itself, but the property manager and the home owner both called and owner even came out to make sure everything was good. Very happy with our stay! Would visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Brandi M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Property was not very safe. Getting on and off of porch and dock was difficult. Missing smoke detectors. Old AC units in bedroom and closets. Leftover food on grill. Hornet infestation. Old scrape wood under porch. Tear in screen door. No lights going to dock. Road to house is hard to navigate in a car, there is a waterfall and creek that runs over the road. We rented the place because description said it was 1.4 miles from Tugaloo State Park, it was 14.5 miles from park. Underneath beds was dirty, there was an used insulin medical device under one bed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy L.

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

Celebration of Life

We booked to attend my cousins celebration of life which was across the lake. It was nice to be that close! The house looked just like the pics on line. It’s a little hard to get down to the lake and back up. Make sure your in decent shape. The mattress on the master bed was not great, you sink into each other and it was very squeaky! There were huge carpenter ants all over the sink and bath area in the master bath. If bugs bother you, you would have RAN! We purchased RAID! The ants are not a reflection of the owners or management. Those type ants are as bad as termites and have nothing to do with cleanliness but with they live to eat wood!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

miranda r.

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

The home was very beautiful. So much vintage in one place, the dining table was beautifully hand

This was one of the easiest rental experience i have endured. I will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

CARLOS T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

reviews are correct, read them carefully!

We had a great time and the communication with property manager was great. The cabin was well decorated with Christmas decor and lights. but I gave 3 stars overall because most of the things that were mention on the reviews as negative were not fix or corrected even we communicated with Andy a few weeks in advance. The place needs more maintenance. the worst thing is that the outdoor grill does not works properly. We could not grille a steak since the grille temp was to low. You will be good for a slow cook but don't think of having a nice sear on your steak. We had to cook our steaks on the stove since the grill was useless. The deck is cover with mold and it is very slippery. We had 3 slip and falls during our stay. It needs to be pressure washed. The fire place did not work and did not had gas. There was no wood logs for the outdoor fire pit. Just a pile of pieces of treated lumber that you should not burn due to the chemicals on them. The screens on the doors were broken/loose. The cook top on the range is crack and very dangerous during cleaning. The heater/ electric fireplace on the 2nd floor room was useless since it is operated with a control that was never found. The WiFi was useless. It only worked one time during our week stay. The second floor shower will not hold water and it will leak to the floor of the bathroom. We had to use the towels to hold the water. The KEURIG coffee machine does not work and the espresso machine is not working properly. It needs some cleaning. And the regular coffee machine did not had filters. We had to go out to the nearest town to get them. I will strongly suggest to bring your own if your are a coffee drinker. Found multiple cockroaches on the kitchen counter tops during cooking , unacceptable. 4 of the 6 chairs around the fire pit are broken or with loose boards. One of my kids got injured by this trying to sit on them.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian L.

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

Prefect place

This was a great experience would definitely come back very nice cabin 5 Star all the way ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Schafer C.

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

Great vacation

The dock was easy to put my boats at. Great location on the water. Nice clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Not a property for someone with mobility issues. Not recommended if pulling boat. Bring towels.

Inside clean & nice. Did not have enough towels & wash cloths. Air filters needed changing. Large ants in bathrooms. Listing said 4 cars. We had to back down inclined driveway in order to get 4 cars in & out. Requested early check in never received an email response. The rock steps entering the cabin need a hand rail & lighting. The steps down to the dock need another couple of steps. Quite an incline coming from dock. Would not recommend for someone with mobility issues. Gravel road entering. GPS had us entering crossing a creek on narrow one lane gravel road. Road in was overgrown with trees & grass, someone was bush hogging the day before we left.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mandi H.

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

Could be better

Came all the way from California and was highly disappointed with this property. Very dirty upon arrival. Sheets and mattresses are dirty, old and heavily stained. Loft bedroom couldn’t be slept in because it was too filthy. We washed everything and made it work. Beautiful view of the lake but the dock needs some work. Very nice dining table, it was the perfect size for our group. Grill didn’t work and outdoor seating wasn’t able to be used. Fire pit wasn’t able to be used. Lots of work to be done. It was Christmas. We were disappointed but I was with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Scott H.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Had a great time...needs some updates.

Pros: Great location, nice home, on the lake, and easy to clean up. Cons: Grill will not get hot. We had to briucks worth of meat and cook inside. Needs lighting on the steps going to back yard. Dock is in very bad shape. That could definitely lead to a bad accident. Overall decent place. Have stayed in much better for the price. No cable TV, that sucked for guys wanting to enjoy sports. Outside needs some work and a lot of clutter picked up. Did not feel like much effort was put in for the guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

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