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Spacious Mountain Retreat with views of Cherokee Lake

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Tamassee, SC
  • Oconee State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Lake Keowee
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Devils Fork State Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Clemson, SC (CEU-Oconee County Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Mountain Retreat with views of Cherokee Lake

This beautiful lakefront home on peaceful Cherokee Lake in Tamassee, SC, is the perfect mountain getaway. The front of the home faces Sumter National Forest and the back has gorgeous views of the lake and mountains. The surrounding area is beautiful and has many hiking trails and pristine waterfalls to enjoy. There is a public golf course nearby and the adventurous can navigate Chattooga River and its whitewater rafting. The home is in the northwest corner of South Carolina, just two hours northeast of Atlanta, GA, and 1 hour from Greenville, SC. Clemson University is 30 minutes away, and quaint Cashiers, NC, is 30 minutes to the north.

Part of Cherokee Lake’s timeless appeal is that it is a quiet 200 acre private lake that is accessible only to homeowners and their guests. The Lake Association does not allow anyone renting (through AirBNB, VRBO or other short-term rental site) to have access to the lake for boating, swimming or other lake activities, unless the homeowner is present.

The main level of the house is an open-concept living area with a fully equipped kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an induction cooktop stove. The kitchen peninsula has plenty of room for 4 barstools and the dining table seats 6-8. The spacious screened porch has another table for 6 and a comfortable sitting area to enjoy your morning coffee. The porch is situated so that it feels as if one is suspended over the lake and is the perfect spot to cozy up with a good book on a lazy afternoon. The vaulted living room has many windows and sliding glass doors that provide expansive views of the lake, mountains and surrounding area.

The home sleeps ten with four bedrooms, three full baths and one half bath. The master suite is on the main level and has a gorgeous view of the lake from the king bed. The private master bath includes a soaking tub, standing shower, private water closet and double sinks. The two upstairs bedrooms have queen beds, ceiling fans, large closets and share a full bath with a combination tub and shower. One of the upstairs bedrooms has a full-sized crib.

The terrace level has an open bedroom with a queen bed and a daybed with a twin trundle bed tucked away underneath. Next to the open bedroom is a large private bath with a shower and soaking tub. Privacy screens separate the bedroom from the game room that has a pool table and a ping pong table along with a second refrigerator. The den on the terrace level includes a large sectional sofa and a 75” TV for streaming your favorite sports, movies and shows. The terrace has a gas grill and a double burner gas cooktop that is perfect for a classic Carolina low country boil. There is also a shaded side courtyard with seating around a chiminea.

There is high speed internet and wifi throughout the house and each floor has its own thermostat for varied temperature control. Other amenities include a washer and dryer and several kitchen appliances including a coffeemaker, Keurig, crockpot, juicer, NutriBullet and an ice cream/sorbet maker. There are also movies of various genres, board games, playing cards and books.

Although you will want to be outside all day, there are several TVs throughout the home and plenty of games to play with the family after the sun sets. In addition to the TV on the terrace level, there are TVs in the living room, the master bedroom, and in one of the upstairs bedrooms. All of the TVs are smartTVs for streaming and a DVD player attached.

No smoking and no vaping anywhere on the premises, inside or out. If there is a smoker in your group, please do not rent our home. No pets and no parties - this is a family vacation rental.

Property manager

Wynne and Janice Buchheit

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Full-size crib available
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Events

No events allowed
Family groups only - no parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property

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
Note from host: family groups only - no parties
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Tamassee

Tamassee is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee. Ultimate Action Sports and Highlands Biological Station are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Tamassee, SC

What's nearby

  • Whitewater Lake - 13 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Oconee State Park - 21 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Lake Keowee - 23 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Devils Fork State Park - 27 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 27 min drive - 24.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jocassee Valley Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Habanero's Mexican Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sister's Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Lake Grill - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Salem Saloon - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Mountain Retreat with views of Cherokee Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Mountain Retreat with views of Cherokee Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Mountain Retreat with views of Cherokee Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Mountain Retreat with views of Cherokee Lake located?

Situated in Tamassee, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Whitewater Lake, Chattooga River and Oconee Station State Historic Site. Station Creek Cove Botanical Area and Oconee State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

daniel r.

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

Wedding

We visited over thanksgiving for a family wedding. There were 7 of us that stayed and there was plenty of room. We did get one nice sunny day that allowed us to play cards and enjoy the large deck over the boat house. We will definitely go back in the warmer months to visit family and enjoy the water! We only contacted the host upon arrival and departure because everything has instructions and the house has everything you could need! I would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Memorable Family Vacation

This was our second time staying here and coming back with other family members. We all absolutely love this place. Spring weather was beautiful and the views from any room in the house are incredible. The house is spacious and has everything a guest would need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Catherine S.

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

Perfect Mountain Lakehouse

Our family rented the house over Thanksgiving, and it was perfect! The front porch and dock stocked with canoes, kayaks and life jackets were the highlights for us. Clean, professional and responsive hosts, plenty of room for the kids to play, comfy beds!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

terry s.

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

Lake Cherokee

Perfect family lake vacation. Plenty of room. The kitchen has everything. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Beautiful week

This is a repeat visit for us. We absolutely love this home and the owners are wonderful to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Perfect Spot for our family

We stayed as a part of a family reunion. All in - our extended family had 4 rentals on Lake Cherokee, plus one home owned by family. This home perfectly suited our needs. There was plenty of space to gather and also allow for downtime. Since we had the largest rental of our extended family, we were able to host two dinners - everything we needed to cook and serve 15-20 for dinner was in the kitchen. There was plenty of seating on the porches and in the kitchen. The outside space was impeccable. Loved having morning coffee on the screen porch. We spent a lot of time on the pier while our teens enjoyed the paddleboarding and used the canoes. One highlight is that motor boats are limited on the lake and there were no jet skis. Very peaceful environment. The owners were very communicative - reaching out before our check in to confirm the number of beds we needed and again after we'd settled in to see how everything was going. Instructions for check out were very clear and a binder in the kitchen included information on all of the appliances (dishwasher was so quiet I wasn't sure if it started). Overall, I would highly recommend this property to any family that needs flexible space for a large group.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Perfect family vacation

The house was just perfect for our family! We especially loved the screened in porch with awesome views of the lake. The host was very responsive and helpful. There are some fun towns to take day trips too! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Beautiful place!!

Beautiful location! House was well stocked. Perfect for our trip with all the living spaces. One of my favorite locations was the deck that over looked the lake. Any problems we had the owners were great, they were right there to help with the situation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Great stay at a beautiful location

Would stay again, beautiful, fun and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Return Visit

This was our second visit to the property, and we enjoyed it just as much as the first! It was nice to experience it in a different season! Highly recommend exploring the parks and hiking nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Lovely house, fantastic communication, great vacation.

Our large party of 12 people enjoyed a comfortable and relaxing stay and kept good communication with the owner who answered all questions clearly and promptly making us overall have a lovely vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila J., Mableton

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

Paradise on Water

We spent one of the best thanksgiving holiday ever on this beautiful lakefront property. The weather was perfect, so waking up to the water and enjoying thanksgiving dinner on the outside patio while the sun was setting was magical. The hosts were always accessible, and the house immaculate. My family and I plan to visit during the summer and fully indulge in the water fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

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

The home is everything you could want and more. Amazing home!

Overall rental of this property was outstanding. The owners are amazing and communicated throughout the trip. My family loves this home and we look forward to going back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Beautiful Home

Beautiful home on a lovely lake! Clean and just as pictured with awesome views. Spent lots of time down on the dock kayaking and paddle boarding, so nice of the owners to have so many water toys available for renters. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Beautiful House with Gorgeous Views

We greatly enjoyed this clean, modern house. The photos do not capture how stunning the lake view is, which included October leaves on the hillsides for us. From the porch, you feel like you are right over the water. Of course, on the comfortable dock you really are. We had a lot of fun with the kayaks and canoe. And you can jump off the end of the dock into nice deep water. We concur with previous reviews: the best-stocked kitchen we’ve ever seen in a vacation rental. The pool table looks old but is full-size, level, and smooth, complete with several cue sticks that are actually in good shape. Lots of quality paddles for the ping pong table. The owner was very responsive to a few questions we had. We had fun visiting Whitewater Falls, about 25 minutes away, and Oconee State Park, about 35 minutes. Minor quibbles: The shower water did not get very hot but was hot enough; no Kleenex that we could see. We have absolutely no regrets about staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy W., Charleston

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

Great house & View

Great house & view. Nice dock
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

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

Family Getaway

Our family, grown children and grandchildren loved our weekend at this beautiful home. We had plenty of room for each group. The kitchen was roomy enough for several people. There was plenty of things to keep everyone having a good time. The screen porch was wonderful! We hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Beautiful, relaxing property!!

The house and property are beautiful and well-maintained. The kitchen had pretty much anything you would need to prepare meals. We were also super excited that the property had canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards available for our use, as well as a ping-pong table and pool table. There were plenty of seating areas inside and out for us to relax and visit with family. We didn't need to leave the property for anything. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

A perfect getaway

This is a gorgeous home with stunning views of the lake. The hosts think of every convenience from cookware to swim towels. The views are lovely, and we watched the sunrise and sunset over the lake each day. Definitely a treasure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina M., Asheville, NC

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

Can't speak highly enough!!

I have to be honest and say this is the best vacation rental I have stayed in over the past 20 years of renting through VRBO (or any other short term rental site). The pictures do not do this property justice. The home was so clean. And the owners have thought of EVERYTHING to make your stay a complete success. I could go on and on. Our family had a wonderful time. We will definitely rent this property again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G., York, SC

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

This is a wonderful place house!

Overall it's just beautiful and the landscaping is gorgeous. The bedrooms are all large and comfortable. It's clear they tried to think of anything you may need or want. Just sitting in one of several seating selections on the giant screened porch overlooking the lake or taking it easy on the lower patio watching someone grill or appreciating the scenery. The kitchen is extremely well stocked. The boat deck is another giant plus with its new deck built on top of the boat house and there are so many canoes, kayak's and paddle boards, life jackets and anything you need down below on the roomy boat house landing. I just can't say enough about this house. We love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

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

Beautiful lake home! Everything was amazing!

We had a family of 4 plus my parents for our son’s Clemson graduation. Huge home with everything we could want or need! Clemson was about 30-40 minutes away, but an easy drive & totally worth it to be able to stay here:) We loved the downstairs pool table, ping pong table and huge tv! We had one beautiful lake day & between the paddle boards, fishing poles & gorgeous lake & dock we had an amazing time!!! I left something behind accidentally & the owner was extremely friendly & helpful getting my item to me:) We have even considered traveling back to This rental because it was so great from Tennessee, even though our son doesn’t even live there anymore:)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth m.

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

Perfect hidden gem!!

Our group of moms and teen girls had a wonderful stay! All of the comforts of home and plenty of space for all of us! Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Oasis in the wilderness

Great beautiful place to relax and connect with nature.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great stay!

Perfect for our entire family!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Wynne and Janice Buchheit

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Languages:

English