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Family friendly; Grill; Kayaks; Large Fire Pit area; Game room

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A gazebo with a fire pit in the center, surrounded by a stone border and benches.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace.
A two-story house with a front porch, stone accents, and a garage.
A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and wicker furniture, featuring large windows and string lights.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

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
    Walk to Lake Hartwell
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Hartwell, GA
  • Place, Lake Hartwell
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Clemson University
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Memorial Stadium
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom Basement

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Master

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Upstairs

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom Upstairs

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom Half

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Family friendly; Grill; Kayaks; Large Fire Pit area; Game room

Large 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath Craftsman style home on a peaceful Lake Hartwell lot minutes from downtown Hartwell with a covered dock on the property and one minute from local boat ramp. Home offers plenty of room for entertaining with well-equipped kitchen (Keurig, regular coffee maker, toaster, blender, and can opener) open to the living area, large downstairs rear patio perfect for grilling (with grill and outdoor bar set), screened-in porch, and finished basement (with wet bar and large screen Smart TV). Master on main floor contains a queen, upstairs bedrooms contain a king and a kids room with two sets of bunk beds, and basement also has a separate queen bedroom and bath. Backyard leads to property's private covered dock with spacious views of the lake.

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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 # 969846vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Hartwell

Located in Hartwell, this holiday home is on a lake. Cateechee Golf Club and Harbor Light Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hartwell Arts Center and The Hart County Botanical Gardens. Lavonia Cultural Center and Ty Cobb Museum are also worth visiting. With waterskiing, water tubing and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Hartwell, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Hartwell State Park - 19 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Lake Keowee - 41 min drive - 62.2 km
  • Clemson University - 45 min drive - 62.8 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 51 min drive - 67.8 km

Getting around

  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blazer’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Parian - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly; Grill; Kayaks; Large Fire Pit area; Game room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family friendly; Grill; Kayaks; Large Fire Pit area; Game room?

As of 30 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family friendly; Grill; Kayaks; Large Fire Pit area; Game room on 1 Dec 2026 start from AU$1,045, 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 Family friendly; Grill; Kayaks; Large Fire Pit area; Game room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly; Grill; Kayaks; Large Fire Pit area; Game room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly; Grill; Kayaks; Large Fire Pit area; Game room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly; Grill; Kayaks; Large Fire Pit area; Game room located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Hartwell and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hart County Chamber of Commerce & Historical Museum and Hartwell Arts Center. The Hart County Botanical Gardens and Cateechee Golf Club 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. 160 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 187 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with ample space
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The inside was clean and everything was comfortable. The outside could use some cleaning and updated outdoor furniture.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice place to stay at a reasonable price! The host is very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Hartwell is a neat city with lots of interesting places to go!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and great folks to do business with!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was very responsive and a lovely host. My daughter also loved the assortment of books available in the bedrooms. Great house on the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! Safe travels and hopefully we see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!! The Host is amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fully equipped for what we needed. Beautiful home inside and out. Easy to relax or play. Very family friendly. The host was super and very responsive. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. Close to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Very clean. Helpful host. The only drawback was the lake was so low when we went that there was almost no water at the dock (maybe enough to cover your feet if you stood in it), so we couldn't enjoy that part of the lakehouse which was disappointing because we were looking forward to the view, fishing, and swimming. Unfortunately, we couldn't take advantage of any of that. This is beyond the homeowner's control, so that's why I'm still giving the home a 5 star rating, but I am just providing a word of advice- inquire about lake levels when booking. I would stay again, but not during a drought.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities were excellent. Great layout for our needs.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable beds and accurate listing! We didn’t have a chance to use the lake or kitchen much because we were attending wedding events but well-equipped! Our only suggestion is to provide trash bags, as we have never been to a rental without them, and we missed this in the instructions! Wonderful hosts and prompt communication. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean beautiful home. Host were super nice and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house and good location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location and game room was excellent. Having the Kayaks was a real bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

The house was great. They owners were very responsive every time we contacted them.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

House was perfect for our family, friends and kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice little getaway

My family and I stayed in the lake house over Thanksgiving break and it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2021
Thankful to have such a nice family enjoy our house for the holiday!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good location and fun place on the lake

We enjoyed our stay here and were thankful for the quick communication with the owners. Plenty of room for All of us to spread out and enjoy the spaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Family fishing trip

Me and my family enjoyed our stay at this lake house. We will stay again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Place

Great house. Comfortable sleeping arrangements, nice location and a fabulous fire pit. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

We had a great stay! The property managers were very accommodating. I would definitely stay here again and recommend this place to anyone who is visiting Hartwell!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a little hard to find, especially arriving after dark but it was exactly what we were looking for, a family reunion far away from busy life. The house is perfect for family gathering, very clean, charming and spacious, the outside is beautiful right by the lake. We enjoyed our long weekend with fishing, BBQ’s, bonfire and family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location

This is the second time my golf group has stayed here. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for Families

We loved the house and the lake. The house has a great layout so everyone can have their own space.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2020
The three levels are definitely something we also love about the house because it does allow everyone to do their own thing, and then come back together in the common spaces. Hope to have you back again soon! The Goffs
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property, great communication with owner

Nice, clean, updated home on beautiful lake! Great father/son weekend retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Gary Goff

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We bought this house several years ago for our eventual retirement, so we would have a chance to return home to Georgia more often. At the time, we were living in Ohio with our two children, and we felt that investing in a future retirement lake house was a great way to see our family more and build memories with our kids while they are still young.

Why they chose this property

We chose Lake Hartwell because it is a beautiful lake situated between two unique college towns and is perfect for both fishing and recreational boating. One of the reasons why we chose this house is because we wanted a place that would comfortably accommodate multiple friends and family members and provide a great space for entertaining. Lastly, we were looking for a place in the city of Hartwell because we wanted to offer guests the convenience of being centrally located to local shops and amenities.

What makes this property unique

You may notice if you rent the house that it is named Paula's Place. We lost my husband's mom to cancer in 2014, and she always dreamed of owning a house by the water when she retired. We were so upset that she never realized her dream that we took the risk and bought this house--fulfilling a lifelong dream of hers and ours. We ultimately chose this particular house after falling in love with both the look of it inside and outside, the open gazebo/fire pit area in the front, and its views of the lake from every bedroom.

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