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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Lavonia, GA

Lake Hartwell1 min walk
Tugaloo State Park15 min drive
Lake Hartwell State Park21 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.)66 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful base for a long weekend of fishing on Hartwell. The house was lovely and prefect for relaxing in after long da...

Roberta C.

Feb 25, 2024

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

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

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

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. Travelers Rest Historic Site is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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.

Lavonia, GA

What's nearby

Lake Hartwell - 1 min walk
Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia - 7 min drive
Tugaloo State Park - 15 min drive
Lake Hartwell State Park - 21 min drive
Villas at Foxwood Hills - 34 min drive

Getting around

Toccoa Station - 25 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬13 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬13 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬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).

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

10/10 Excellent

nikki g.

22 Apr 2024

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.

17 Apr 2024

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.

10 Apr 2024

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

25 Feb 2024

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

13 Nov 2023

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.

4 Nov 2023

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.

23 Oct 2023

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.

18 Oct 2023

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.

12 Oct 2023

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.

3 Oct 2023

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

6 Sept 2023

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.

19 Aug 2023

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.

23 July 2023

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.

21 July 2023

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

Awesome

Great property. Very relaxing and nice place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

24 June 2023

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

Very nice

Nice clean and quite.Owner was very nice the only problem we had was weather and he did all he could to help with that.We may stay here again soon.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica C.

21 June 2023

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

Quaint, simple

This house served our purpose which was just a place to sleep. We had family at a larger house up the road and this was very convenient. We were only there to sleep so this was perfect for that need. If we had planned to use the house for cooking I do think there are limitations. The kitchen is very small without a dishwasher. Just something to keep in mind if you are planning to do some cooking during your stay. The dock and lake access were perfect. My family really enjoyed the kayaks.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh N.

18 Apr 2023

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

Absolutely Beautiful property, location and fantastic hosts

Host were very communicative and helpful throughout our stay. The property was very clean and met all our needs. Would recommend to anyone in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall L.

26 Mar 2023

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

Coly

Very nice house n location! Will stay there again!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

11 Mar 2023

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

relaxing

this is our second stay at the property and both times have been great

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gisele F.

26 Nov 2022

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

Comfortable Cabin

It was so nice, all the things you needed was supply. And the property so nice and private. The neighborhood was in a beautifully setting. I enjoyed the amenities such as the fireplace and boat dock, the porch there was cool even with it being the Fall, the home is a great place to vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

justin c.

16 Nov 2022

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

Great place to stay for our fishing trip!

We came down to Lake Hartwell to fish for 4 days and had a great time. This was the perfect rental for our group!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge M.

17 Oct 2022

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

Spectacular

Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

4 Oct 2022

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

Great Stay

Place was as nice as pictures and comfortable!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

28 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful property and area

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It is very well furnished and appointed. Both the owner and property manager greeted us on our first day there. The property manager lives very close by and was an advocate for the area. He became our ‘tour guide’. We loved exploring the area especially the waterfalls and the antique shops in the area. Another highlight was the Toccoa GA Camp where the WWII Band of Brothers trained. We also enjoyed sitting in the swing on the dock. My favorite place in the house was the screened in porch. The owners responded promptly to my many messages before and during our stay. Highly recommend this property and area.

Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C., Atlantic Beach

5 Sept 2022

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

Peaceful property

The house was clean, cozy and accommodating. We enjoyed the screened in porch during the rain and the dock and lake when the sun was shining. It is conveniently located close to the marina and small grocery store. Ted the neighbor was friendly and a great source for local info. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022