Beautiful Home on Lake Hartwell

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9.4

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Martin, GA

Lake Hartwell1 min walk
Tugaloo State Park16 min drive
Villas at Foxwood Hills41 min drive
Anderson, SC (AND-Anderson County Regional)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Looking for the perfect family getaway? Then this beautiful home on Lake Hartwell is the one for you! Vaulted ceilings with lots of windows provide great lake views from the house or the two covered decks. The open kitchen plan has a table that seats eight comfortably and a table on the deck just outside seats four more. The pine floors and ceiling in the living area, along with the stacked stone fire place give the house a mountain feel but its just a short, easy walk to the dock.

The master bedroom on the main level of the house provides lake views, a king-sized bed, TV with satellite, and private bath. A bonus room (equipped with a single bed with trundle) and half bath are also located on the main level. The large open living area features lake views, a queen sleeper sofa and 46 inch TV with satellite and DVD/VCR player. And WiFi.

The upstairs features two bedrooms, a full bath and a large loft area. One bedroom has bunk beds with a double on the bottom and single on top and the other bedroom has a queen bed.

The newly finished basement features two sets of twin bunk beds, a full bath and laundry area on one side. The other side provides a ping pong table, air hockey table, and comfortable seating area with 70” TV.

The double decker dock sits at the beginning of a quiet cove that allows for children to play safely in the water. The dock also features a single boat slip, swim deck and covered area on the top deck. We also provide 2 Kayaks for guest to use. Owner's boat is on a lift in the slip but there is plenty of room for two more boats on either side of the dock.

A fire pit just steps from the house allows for plenty of family time roasting marshmallows or just unplugging.

It's just a short drive to Harbor Light Marina (where you can rent boats and jet skis) or to Tugaloo State Park which has a beach area, picnic area, miniature golf, and other amenities. Toccoa Falls and shopping in Toccoa is only a 15 minute drive from the house. Helen Georgia is less than an hour drive away with plenty of unique restaurants, shops and other activities including a water park and river tubing.

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Property manager

Chad Lowery

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Renters must fill out owner's rental agreement and provide a copy of their driver's license.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Martin

Located in Martin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Hartwell and Tugaloo State Park, while Lavonia Cultural Center and Currahee Military Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Martin, GA

What's nearby

Lake Hartwell - 1 min walk
Tugaloo State Park - 16 min drive
Lake Hartwell State Park - 28 min drive
Villas at Foxwood Hills - 41 min drive
Clemson University - 54 min drive

Getting around

Toccoa Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬17 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min drive
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬19 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Home on Lake Hartwell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Home on Lake Hartwell?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Home on Lake Hartwell?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Home on Lake Hartwell located?

This family-friendly Martin holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Hartwell, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lavonia Water Works Lake and Tugaloo State Park. Lavonia City Park and Lavonia Ball Fields are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

23 June 2024

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

The lake was a huge hit

Our girls loved the lake after being on the scorching softball field all day! The interior was beautiful especially the basement! All around good stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

3 Aug 2023

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

Better than advertised!

House is so much better than the listing and pictures show- lots of areas for groups to gather. Great big square dining table for everyone to pull up to and the game/big tv room is fabulous. We always worry about the swim area off a dock- this one is deep and clean and we swam even at night. We usually don't repeat visits but we'll choose this one again. And the owner answered every email- impressive.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carey C.

3 July 2023

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

Hidden Gem

We have family friends that live on Lake Hartwell and we have always visited over the 4th but I’ve recently remarried and we needed another house for our growing family. This place was so awesome that we had a hard time deciding where to gather! Great rooms. Great layout. Game room was a big hit with teens!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Chase D.

15 June 2023

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

Fun House!

We stayed here with our parents and 4 children during a local family reunion. The kids loved the double decker dock, kayaks, and game room. Only issue was the excessive spider webs on the dock and dead bugs on the basement level. Nothing a good vacuum and broom can’t handle and it didn’t ruin anyone’s time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Anthony W., Rock hill, us

25 July 2022

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

Family Group Weekend Trip

House was nice and clean. The basement remodel is looking great. We overall had a great time however. The terrain from the house to the boat dock is very rough. It’s a natural path with lots of tree roots and other obstacles. Sadly one of our older guest tripped over a tree root on the way back up to the house fell and broke to metatarsal bones in her foot. I would suggest making the path safer for guest in the future. What was a fun weekend turned into what will now be an expensive aftercare.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

MIRANDA D.

10 July 2022

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

What a hidden jewel!

The owner was friendly and communication was fast and easy. The home is located on a quiet cove on Lake Hartwell. Great for floating. The home and amenities worked well for all ages. We would enjoy staying there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie g.

11 June 2022

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

Awesome dock for hanging out all day!

Great weekend get away with the teens. Dock was great for those who wanted to hang out with everyone but didn’t want sun. The top is half shaded which was great. Great location on a quiet cove.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon B.

10 Sept 2021

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

Perfect Lakehouse Home

Great house on a quite cove at Lake Harwell. Lots of open space with two nice decks. Perfect house for a family getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

15 Aug 2021

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

Great Lake house

Place was great. Really nice dock and quiet cove. House was spacious and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jeremiah G.

8 July 2021

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

Great getaway

Dock experience was excellent. The house is very nice but could use a little tlc. Furnishing was a little dated. Hosts were extremely nice. They left a s’mores kit. The propane tank was empty so we had to refill out of personal expense. Though in the rules, I feel this should be rethought as I don’t believe asking for a working grill is too much.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristy S., Duluth, GA

23 June 2021

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

Great lake house to celebrate a birthday

Very happy with our stay at the property. Comfortably fit all the members of our family. Great location with an excellent dock. Quiet cove was great for swimming and enjoying the dock. Nice part of the lake. Will definitely look to rent again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

16 Nov 2020

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

Family vacation

It was just as it was described. My family we love the fishing behind the house. Will rent again

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

anne B., Atlanta

17 Sept 2020

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

Late summer getaway

Needed a weekend away after a long summer mostly in our own home. Found the home to be well equipped for our family with toddlers. Bonus room across from master great for babies, well equipped kitchen for cooking just about anything, excellent dock for sitting or pulling up boats or kayaks. Enjoyed and would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Jeff B.

24 Aug 2020

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

Short getaway trip with kids

This was a much needed getaway before school starts, especially since we haven’t traveled at all this summer due to Covid. The house fit our needs. The bed linens were clean and cute - each room had its own theme. The upstairs bedroom with the bunk has super squeaky mattresses so our 12 & 13 year old girls had to get theIr wiggles out early to avoid waking each other up in the night. The other upstairs bedroom was perfect for our 15 year old daughter, and the 3 girls shared the full bathroom, which worked out great- they loved the rubber ducky decor! The small “extra” bedroom downstairs with the twin bed was great for our 17 year old son, and the master bedroom was perfectly comfortable for us parents! We enjoyed the deck - did some fishing and lots of swimming/floating. Didn’t make the effort to carry the kayaks down, but we did rent a pontoon for a day which was great! We had lots of rain - but luckily no thunderstorms so it didn’t stop us from enjoying the lake. We were happy to have the ping pong table - we had many competitions throughout our stay. Just a few things that would have changed our overall impression to this home... 1 - we wished someone had come through a day or two before our arrival to clear out the massive cobwebs in the game room, on the decks, and on the dock. Not hard to knock them down, but would have been nice to not have that task at the start of our vacation. We knocked down the ones that we couldn’t ignore, and left the rest. Also, were greeted by several big spiders in the bathrooms, and a couple (thankfully dead!) big bugs on the carpeted stairs and living room floor. Again, not a huge deal - there are bound to be bugs in the woods- but just a quick walkthrough before our arrival and we would’ve possibly never seen any the rest of our stay. 2- the game room would be so awesome if you just upgraded it a little! Finish off the drywall, get rid of the nasty carpet remnants (they were wet and have brown stains on them! The kids cringed every time a ping pong ball hit the floor and they had to retrieve it!),a small sofa or a few chairs & a small table would make it nice for a group to hang out and watch rather than sitting on the stairs, some better lighting, and some fun lake decor could make a huge difference! 3- The kitchen is well stocked, but could use another frying pan or two. There is really only one that is usable. None of these things affected our good time, but they would be appreciated!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Alex C.

17 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

House met our needs but in need of some TLC

So, the property just feels "tired". For example, the dock furniture was ripped, mis-matched, and just worn out. The stairs leading to the dock were spongy and felt like they may break under the weight of stepping on them. Going from the house to the dock, there were several large pine trees that had been cut down and just left, presumably to rot, rather than being removed. The furniture in the house was fine, though dated. One of the stranger things was the porch aluminium chairs. It appeared that somebody had randomly taken an angle grinder to the arms of all of the chairs. It's not like the chairs were rusted, as they are aluminium. Strange. On the plus side, the kitchen was well equipped with all of the things we needed to make meals.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa I.

12 Aug 2020

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

Lake house vacation

We really enjoyed it! Would definitely go back! Have no complaints!

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S.

3 Aug 2020

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

Good house & great experience

The house was perfect for what we were looking for. Plenty of room to sleep and a great dock on the lake. We enjoyed our stay

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

3 Aug 2020

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

Tranquil lakehouse

Very quiet cove, excellent spot for a quick getaway to decompress and enjoy nature. Thank you Chad for an excellent stay. We hope to return again.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

22 July 2020

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

Wonderful private lake front property

Great weekend at the lake with friends and family. Property was just as expected and we enjoyed our stay. Definitely recommend this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather a.

8 July 2020

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

Great stay!!

We had a great time! House is beautiful!

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

3 July 2020

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

Enjoyed the stay

All went as planned

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

nadira k.

17 June 2020

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

Nice Relaxing Spot

Enjoyed our stay - very tranquil and calm

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeramy S.

15 Aug 2019

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

We loved it

Great location to all the Lakes and surrounding towns

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Lauren M., Columbus, GA

30 July 2019

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

Very nice house and dock

We enjoyed our stay at the house very much. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and utensils. It was so great having a grill to use. The sheets and some pillows looked like they could have been replaced, as there were a couple stains. The bunk beds weren't even made up when we got there, so we had to spend a bit of time making them up before going to bed. We would definitely visit again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

25 July 2019

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

Great cabin getaway

Our family had a wonderful time staying at this beautiful cabin on Lake Hartwell. The cabin was very spacious and clean. It had everything we needed. We really enjoyed having the kayaks to explore the lake. It was very relaxing to sit on the porch looking out onto the lake. The huge boat dock was great for fishing and relaxing. The owners were great to deal with and made sure we had everything we needed. We look forward to our next trip back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Chad Lowery

My wife and I got married in 1997 and have lived in Athens GA. for most of our lives. Our children are Peyton (20) and Tristan (15). I am a real estate invester and my wife works for the University doing training. We love to travel, snow ski, scuba dive and just hang out at the lake.

Why they chose this property

We chose to buy our house at the lake because we loved the area and it is only a 1 hour drive from our house in Athens. Lake Hartwell is a beautiful lake with a feel of being in the foothills. Fishing is great and it is such a large lake so there is plenty to explore.

What makes this property unique

Our house is convient to I-85 and easy to get to from Atlanta. There are parks nearby and plenty to explore. Our dock has a party deck and can accomidate a large family compfortably. It is in a wooded area that allows for plenty of privacy.