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The Best Times at Lake Hartwell - Large Lake House near Clemson w/Pontoon Rental

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Lovely house right on the lake
Pontoon boat is at the dock ready for use during your stay for an additional fee
Seats 11 and has 115 hp, 4-stroke engine.
Large covered dock with space for 3 boats to park
Watch your favorite games on 65" Smart TV with DirecTV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Townville, SC
  • Lake Hartwell
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • T. Ed Garrison Arena
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Clemson University
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Clemson, SC (CEU-Oconee County Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Best Times at Lake Hartwell - Large Lake House near Clemson w/Pontoon Rental

This Lake Hartwell waterfront, six-bedroom home is perfect for family gatherings and get-togethers. Located on a wide cove, this area is perfect for the family who loves water sports. Down the gentle hill, the dock is equipped with a covered slip. A beautiful pontoon boat with 115 hp engine is available to rent (at an additional fee-pontoon not available during winter, December 1- February 28). There is also space on the dock for two additional boats. Two kayaks and a stand-up paddle board are available to explore the lake. Enjoy the beautiful views of the lake from the house while relaxing on the deck.
The modern lake house includes a large living area with a fireplace, hardwood floors, and 65” SmartTV with DirecTV making your game day gathering complete! There is a gaming table/bar, a dart board, as well as board games for the whole family to enjoy. The large, well-equipped kitchen features entertaining essentials and opens to the dining area, and the grills on the deck provide the perfect arena for the family grill-master.
For your convenience, there is a laundry room with an additional refrigerator as well as a bright sunroom, bedroom and bathroom on the main floor. Upstairs, the impressive master suite has a king bed, private bathroom with a garden tub and separate shower, as well as an adjoining kids’ room that sleeps three. Down the hall, you’ll find three additional bedrooms – two with queen beds, one with a king—and a full bathroom.
Just a few miles off I-85, Exit 11, this quiet property is conveniently located to Clemson University, restaurants, and shopping.
This comfortable home is ideal for large families with children, football weekends, and get-togethers with friends. The Best Times await you at the lake!

Property manager

Rick
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
Kid friendly dishes & pack'n play are available.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well-behaved dogs that are house broken considered
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Security deposit may be lost if smoke is detected

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

About the area

Townville

Located in Townville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Agricultural Museum and Woodburn are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Starlight - Anderson and Anderson Civic and Sports Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at T. Ed Garrison Arena or Memorial Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Townville, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • T. Ed Garrison Arena - 23 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Clemson University - 26 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Anderson University - 28 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 28 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smokin Pig - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McAdam's Pizza on the Go - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Guys Pizza - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Galley Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Best Times at Lake Hartwell - Large Lake House near Clemson w/Pontoon Rental pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Best Times at Lake Hartwell - Large Lake House near Clemson w/Pontoon Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Best Times at Lake Hartwell - Large Lake House near Clemson w/Pontoon Rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Best Times at Lake Hartwell - Large Lake House near Clemson w/Pontoon Rental located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Hartwell and within 9 mi (15 km) of Double Springs Community Park and Townville Landing. Double Springs Access Area and Weldon Island Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great Stay on the Lake

The property was as advertised, very well outfitted for a family gathering. The accommodations were terrific, The home was neat and clean and provided all the everything needed to make the stay enjoyable to all ages and interests.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Great views, comfy beds!!

This property was easy to find, and had plenty of room for 4 kids & 2 adults. The beds were comfortable & everything you can think of was available! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

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

Great House!

The house was great! The owners were very accommodating and so easy to work with! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Atlantic beach , FL

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

Christmas family getaway

This was our second time spending our holiday at this beautiful house! Always a wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Atlantic beach , FL

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

Christmas at the lake

Had another wonderful family Christmas at this beautiful home! Always perfect for my family and has everything we needed. Hosts always wonderful to work with and make sure the home is just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Family, fun and football

The property was great and well equipped with plenty of space to hang out. The pontoon rental was so convenient for a nice day on the lake. Overall super fun long weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

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

Great Long Weekend

Clean house on nice property by the lake. Dock was great for coffee in the mornings and the house was clean and well stocked. Overall a nice place to visit and would love to be able to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

Great stay near Clemson

This house was fantastic - clean, comfortable, and as described in VRBO. Rick and Johanna were very responsive and accommodating. It is a 25 minute drive to campus, but I would highly recommend if visiting Clemson with a big group.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Great Rental

The house has everything. Very well stocked and thought out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Family gathering

This property was great. Our large family had plenty of room to spread out in the spacious and clean home. It have everything we needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

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

Best Times for sure!!!

We had an amazing time at this property. It was plenty big enough, extremely clean, and one of the most well stocked VRBO’s I’ve done. Everything about the process was so easy from checking in to check out and everything in between. The property itself is phenomenal, a great location, hanging on the dock was a blast as was taking the boat out a few times for strolls around the lake. I can’t see enough good things about our stay and the property itself. We will definitely be looking to book it again one day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Atlantic beach , FL

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

Amazing Christmas

Beautiful home with plenty of room for our entire family at Christmas! Appreciated all the extras and was well stocked for cooking our holiday meals. Home was lovely with plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

John R., Fort Mill, SC

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

Clemson Home Game Getaway

This property was just as described and more! We just hate we couldn't stay longer to enjoy all the amenities that come with the property. Owners were very nice and accommodating. Lake and views were beautiful! Would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

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

Happy Fathers Day

The only way our stay could have have been better was if we could have stayed longer. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin S.

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

Beautiful lake property

Our family had such a nice time at the lake house. The house layout was perfect for us, clean, spacious and well equipped. The host communicated well and in a timely manner with anything we needed. It was so nice to be able to rent the pontoon with the house as well. We would definitely come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

K. B., Greensboro, USA

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

Perfect Hideout

My family completely enjoyed this stay. The host was very responsive before and during our stay. The neighborhood is peaceful and serene. Food & entertainment is about 20-30mins out but easily accessible from the highway. There’s more than enough room for everyone to come together for fun and have personal space where desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

John B.

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

GT vs Clemson family and friends weekend

The house was great! We had a great time. We enjoyed the openness of the downstairs where we all could gather and enjoy each others company. We cooked most of the meals there and used the grill and flat top grill. Everything worked great! All the bedrooms worked out perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrea t.

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

Amazing time.

We had an amazing time. This place was very spacious, very clean, and well stocked. The beds were one of the most comfortable beds we have slept on at vacation home. The host answered all my questions and were very helpful. We rented the hosts"s boat and it was very nice pontoon boat. We made memories to last a lifetime here. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Great Time on the Lake

Our family of 10 stayed for 5 nights and found everything provided to be thoughtful and generous. The dock and the pontoon boat were the highlights, and we used the boat every day of our stay. Swimming next to the dock was enjoyable, as was the use of the kayaks and paddle board. There were a couple of minor problems that were dealt with promptly by the host to our satisfaction. At one point we had 6 cars parked in the driveway and there was ample room for all of them. We used to have a lakehouse on Hartwell lake and our stay brought back pleasant memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Forrest E.

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

Beautiful quiet space with plenty of wildlife.

This house has everything you need to have a wonderful vacation or getaway. Super Clean and Plenty of Space. We had 9 in our group and always had our own space. The views from in and out of the house are very nice as there are plenty. If you rent thw boat, you will not be disapointed....it is very new and well kept.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy W., Charlotte, NC USA

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

Townville, SC 20220806

Communication with the property owner was excellent. The house was the best stocked house for kitchen items that we have ever stayed at. The house was in great condition with all TVs working. The dock with the property was very well built and very functional. Everyone loved the place and had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Heaven

We had the best time! The house is perfect and pictures don’t do it justice!!! Plenty of room for everyone. Kitchen is huge and we love to cook. The dock was great for the boat with the cover and the kids loved the lights at night when fishing. Easy walk down to the dock especially for our older dog. We hope to stay here again next year. Definitely a 5 start house!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Emily B.

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

Nice house for a group

Our group of 6 really enjoyed this house. The layout was great for us, with the bedrooms all feeling very cozy and quiet. (It's worth noting that the bunk bed room is only accessible THROUGH the master bedroom, which wasn't an issue for us but I don't know if we realized that ahead of time). The kitchen was well stocked with cooking pans and utensils. We enjoyed all the different seating areas, from the screen porch to outdoor dining table and the cozy living room. We also enjoyed relaxing on the dock (and a few folks went for a chilly swim!) Even though the neighbor houses seem quite close, the layout of the house and windows gave us a sense of privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

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

Great Lake Rental

We very much enjoyed our stay at this lake house. We have rented a lot of vacation homes and this was, by far, the best stocked house we ever stayed at. Everything we could think of was provided by the hosts. The lake is an easy walk straight out from the house as well and the dock and lake are great. The hosts were also very responsive when we had questions. The only thing I would flag for others traveling with young kids who are planning to use the bunk room is that it is not only attached to the master bedroom, but can only be accessed through the master the bedroom - meaning, if the kids need to get up in the middle of the night, they must go through the master bedroom. Otherwise, a great stay and we would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

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

Amazing house and property! The BEST!

This homeowner goes above and beyond to make sure guests have everything they need for their stay. We had a group of 10 and were all very comfortable. Space to all sit and eat, as well as gather for games. And space to get away from everyone and nap! Felt like home right away. Communication was easy. Host replied to questions very quickly. Easy check-in and out. The property is on a very quiet inlet of Lake Hartwell. Paddle boarding, kayaking, and just sitting on the dock was so peaceful. We had a wonderful time with family just being together and relaxing. This is the perfect house for extended family or friends. Too many positives to even list them all! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home! This Florida family will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rick

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Husband and wife own and operate house rental

Why they chose this property

We've been enjoying life on Lake Hartwell since 2003. Our best memories have been on this lake enjoying quality time with family and friends. We want others to have their best times at our house, relaxing and laughing with those most special to them. Escape from the ordinary and enjoy all this lake and house have to offer!

What makes this property unique

Quiet cove, comfortable house, lots of bedrooms, kayaks for use, a pontoon (available for an additional fee), beautiful views, and a great dock.

Languages:

English

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