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Make memories at the lake!

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Family room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Lavonia, GA
  • Lake Hartwell
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tugaloo State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Lake Hartwell State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Clemson, SC (CEU-Oconee County Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk bed room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Yellow room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Make memories at the lake!

Memories are made at Lake Hartwell. Come enjoy our home on a quiet cove in the Gumlog community just 10 minutes off of I-85 @ exit 173 in GA. Our fully furnished 3 BR/2 bath home sleeps 8 and boasts a large deck spanning the entire length of the home, looking out onto the lake. There is ample space for grilling on the gas grill, relaxing, and enjoying family and friends. There is a gentle sloping yard for outdoor games with a long meandering footpath that slopes down to the covered dock, leading to hours of lake activities. The driveway provides plenty of parking.

Our dock will accommodate your boat and the Franklin County Boat ramp is just 1 mile away.
Harbor Light Marina is just a 7 mile drive away where boat rental is available. Close by are the quaint towns of historic Lavonia and Hartwell where you will find a variety of shops and restaurants.

Other nearby activities include Tugaloo State Park, just a 9 min drive or a short paddle across the cove. Lake Hartwell State Park is just across the SC state line and a 17 min ride.

Tallulah Falls and North GA hiking trails are within a 1 hour drive of our home.

We are just about 30 minutes from shopping at Tangier Outlet Mall(south) or Anderson, SC(north), and 1 hour from the up and coming town of Greenville where there are many great restaurants and shops.

But best of all, if you are coming to the area for a Clemson football game, graduation, or parent’s weekend, this would be a great place to put your feet up. We have a large TV in the main room with access to our YouTube TV streaming service, as well as the TV in the master, for watching the games. It is a 34 mile/42 minute drive to Clemson if you are headed to the Campus.

This is a pet free/smoke free home and we ask that there be no large parties.

Property manager

David and Marty Banks
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
If maximum occupancy is exceeded you will be at risk for losing your security deposit.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lavonia

Located in Lavonia, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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 Lake Hartwell and Tugaloo State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Lavonia, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Tugaloo State Park - 15 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Lake Hartwell State Park - 21 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Villas at Foxwood Hills - 34 min drive - 28.1 km

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 25 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Make memories at the lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Make memories at the lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Make memories at the lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Make memories at the lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Hartwell and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia. Lavonia Carnegie Library and Tugaloo State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wayne S.

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

Fishing

I selected this property after discovering it on a previous trip in the same area. The primary purpose was for me and my brothers to relax and do some fishing. The property and location was perfect and met our goals for the trip. Just a couple of observations...lighting was dim above the kitchen table and in the kitchen...bulb replacements needed along with cleaning the fixture above the table. A coffee pot and coffee was available, however, no filters for the coffee maker were found...not an issue...paper towel worked fine, however a Keurig would be optimal as we had brought our own coffee pods. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

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

We didn't want to leave!

We absolutely loved our time in this lovely place and hope to return. The owners were a delight to talk to and made everything smooth as could be! I can't recommend this home enough!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

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

Lewis family

Thank you for once again making our visit to Lavonia so comfortable and enjoyable in your home. We appreciate the extra mile you go to make sure your tenants are happy with your accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N.

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

Great stay

Was a perfect location for our wedding guests to stay at! Everyone loved their stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori A O.

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

Great location and Clean

This property was close to many points of interest.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy Y.

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

Enjoyed stay

Everything great except T.V. reception. Programing would freeze every few minutes - had to change channel constantly to get it unfrozen. Would/will stay again - not a deal breaker.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

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

great time

great time with family in a nice home in a great location,made some great memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

brooke k.

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

Kaison's 3rd birthday getaway

This was a great place to stay!! We had a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Quiet and Private

Lovely property. Incredibly clean. Well appointed kitchen (which is great, we like to cook). Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca T.

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

Annual family lake weekend

We really enjoyed the lake house! The cove was quiet with friendly neighbors. Nice .5 mile loop for walks/runs. We had great communication with the owners from start to finish!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Wonderful location

Had a great time. Clean property and comfortable furnishings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nikki g.

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

Great Lake House

We loved our stay. It was very convenient to Tugaloo state park where my son was fishing in a bass tournament. The house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

April Fishing Trip

Great location to both lake Hartwell and Toccoa. House is in very nice secure neighborhood. Marty and David are great hosts and Ken helped out with the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

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

Perfect lakefront setting

Easy place to stay. Everything was as advertised. Would consider staying there again if we're going to Lake Hartwell.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C., Atlanta

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

Great location!

Wonderful base for a long weekend of fishing on Hartwell. The house was lovely and prefect for relaxing in after long days on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a little slice of heaven in Georgia
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian w.

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

weekend getaway

very nice property, well equipped and clean. access to nice boat launch. we borrowed the canoe and had a very nice paddle.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

All the Stars

If I could give more than 5 stars, I surely would. Cozy, warm and inviting. We fished, enjoyed the cool evenings in front of the wood burning fireplace and just enjoyed the beauty that surrounded us. We were greeted by 5 deer the morning we arrived. Marty and David are amazing souls and we are so grateful they shared this little piece of heaven with us. Again, all the stars.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Great weekend

The house had everything we needed. There was actually all kinds of gear on the property and we brought more than we needed to. The house was clean and comfortable. The lake was close and in a nice, quiet neighborhood. It wasn’t a long drive at all to go eat or go into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V.

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

Very nice and relaxing lake house

We had a wonderful stay last weekend! The house was everything we could have asked for, and the lake views from the dock were beautiful! Between the house, the yard, and the lakefront/dock there was plenty of room for all 8 of us (2 adults and 6 kids). Lots of fishing, swimming, and time spent around the fire pit made for some great memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay B.

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

Wonderful Home on the Lake

The lake house was very spacious and clean. It has a concrete walk down to the lake. The firepit with the string lights was wonderful for outside entertaining. It has a screened in back porch off the master bedroom which was also very nice. I would definitely recommend and plan to return. Very peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

johndrown

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

Great location. Lots to do outdoors!

The amenities were superb. Fishing off the dock was great. We caught more than a dozen fish in 1 day. We saw wildlife , deer, hawk, albino armadillo and many others. This is not a solicitation or fake. CaptainJD of Off the Hook Charters. Punta Gorda Florida. We look forward to our next stay. Nearby waterfalls, state park etc. Tons to do for kids of all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn A.

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

Great house

The location was great! We live way out in the middle of nowhere and being close to town, but still felt like having some privacy was so very nice! The house was perfect! It felt like home and was clean. Checkout was very easy and everything for us was a positive.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua F.

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

Weekend at the lake

This was out first opportunity to go on a vacation as a family in quite a few years and it did not disappoint!! The closeness to the lake with private feeling was amazing and we absolutely hope to be coming back next year
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeAndra E.

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

Awesome

Great property. Very relaxing and nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by David and Marty Banks

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