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New Lake House Overlooking Hartwell, Campus, and the Clemson Experimental Forest

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Front of the house facing the road.
Front of the house.
Back porches facing the lake.
Fall/winter view of Death Valley and Lake Hartwell from the back deck.
Fall/Winter view of Death Valley and Lake Hartwell from the back deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Seneca, SC
  • Memorial Stadium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Walker Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Clemson University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Clemson, SC (CEU-Oconee County Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Basement Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Basement Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai

About this property

New Lake House Overlooking Hartwell, Campus, and the Clemson Experimental Forest

Clemson Game weekends are now open. LSU is booked. Contact owner with questions about other home game weekends.

Completed in 2022, 591 Tree Cat Trail is a five bedroom, five and a half bathroom home located in a secluded cove on Lake Hartwell next to Clemson University. Situated on a wooded hilltop, this home gives you a private mountain house feel with view of campus. Amenities such as a grocery store (Aldi), restaurants (Starbucks, Tipsy Taco, Five Guys, Lakeside Lodge’s Traditions, etc.), and shops (Marshalls, Five Below, Ulta, Mr. Knickerbockers, etc.) are a one-stoplight drive from the house. Across the cove from the house is the undeveloped Clemson Experimental Forest, providing peaceful views where it is common to hear turkeys gobble, spot nesting blue herons, and watch bald eagles catch fish. Once you leave the cove by boat, you will see Clemson’s campus, football stadium, and the big water of Lake Hartwell. The Clemson Marina is located outside of the cove as well and offers a restaurant, bar, and boat rental services. Fall is filled with the sights and sounds of football while spring has baseball, softball, and crew team races. Summer is all about enjoying the water and exploring beautiful Lake Hartwell. This home has a two story, max-size dock that can hold two guest boats plus two guest jet skis. The dock sits in deep water, so no matter the lake level, you are able to enjoy swimming, boating, and relaxing.

Main Floor- master bedroom (king bed) with attached master bathroom; eat in kitchen with seating for 8 at the table and 5 at the island; screened in porch with fireplace and TV; lodge room with ample seating, fireplace and TV; powder ½ bathroom; huge back deck with grill, seating, dining table, and incredible views; main laundry room; drop zone area

Walkout Basement- Guest bedroom (king bed and twin bed with trundle); bunk room (two twin over double bunk beds); entertainment room with TV and games; patio; two full bathrooms; wet room with washer and dryer.

Second Floor- Two guest bedrooms (one queen bed located in each room). Both bedrooms have their own attached full bathroom; loft area with seating and TV.

Nearby lake features include restaurants accessible by boat such as the Clemson Marina, Sole’ on the Green, Your Pie, Wendy’s, and Pixie and Bill's. The Clemson Maria also has a boat ramp ($10 fee) and boat rentals.

--Policies—
- No smoking.

- No pets. Firm policy.

- No events, parties, or large gatherings.

- Bath towels are provided. Lake towels are not provided and bath towels must not be used outside the house.

- Must be at least 25 years old to rent.

- Photo ID may be required at check in.

- Additional fees and taxes may apply.

--General—
The kitchen comes fully equipped. Spices (salt pepper, etc.), bake ware, dishes, silverware, small appliances, etc. Two coffee makers are included (one Keurig and one drip coffee maker) along with coffee, filters, and k-cups. Paper towels (2 rolls), napkins (1 small pack), trash bags (4), dish soap, and dishwasher pods (4) are included. Any additional resources will need to be provided by the guest. Bed linens, pillows, and inside bath towels are included in the rental. Two washers and dryers (one set on main floor and one set in basement) are available for use. A limited amount of laundry pods and dryer sheets will be available for use, any additional will need to be provided by the guest. Bathrooms have toilet paper (2 rolls/each bathroom) and hand soap. Portable pack and play and high chair seat (sits in regular chair) are available for those with small children. Please contact host with any questions about the house or items provided.

Property manager

Emily Patrick
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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
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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
House is not an event venue. It can not be used for celebrations/parties during graduation week, parents weekend, etc. Contact owner with questions.

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

About the area

Seneca

Located in Seneca, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Hartwell and Lake Keowee. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Littlejohn Coliseum or Memorial Stadium. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Seneca, SC

What's nearby

  • Littlejohn Coliseum - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Walker Golf Course - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Clemson University - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
  • South Carolina Botanical Gardens - 14 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 9 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Schilletter Dining Hall - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tyler's Pub at the Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪All In Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Lake House Overlooking Hartwell, Campus, and the Clemson Experimental Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New Lake House Overlooking Hartwell, Campus, and the Clemson Experimental Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Lake House Overlooking Hartwell, Campus, and the Clemson Experimental Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New Lake House Overlooking Hartwell, Campus, and the Clemson Experimental Forest located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Hartwell, Highpointe Field and Highpointe Lower Field. The Pier Dog Park and Treaty Oak Monument are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Clemson stay

This is a great property! It was enjoyed by all of us and a great location. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste L.

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

Beautiful House on Lake Hartwell

This home was beautiful and clean. The location perfect for our daughter’s graduation. Less than a 10 minute drive to campus. Great views of the lake and stadium. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff I.

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

Comfortable stay

The house has a great layout. We enjoyed hanging out with each other in the large kitchen and family room. Great location and clean made everything even better. Would really love to experience this house in the warmer months but we definitely had a fantastic time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin N.

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

Clemson Lake House

Our family had a wonderful time at the Patrick home. The place is gorgeous and the layout is fantastic! Super place, great hosts and communication, all around A+! Easy drive to Clemson. We were there to visit our sophomore, go to a game and spend some time on Lake Hartwell. Such an amazing time, can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Wonderful lake trip

Fabulous home - large and spacious accommodating multiple families. Extremely clean and well decorated. Well stocked kitchen! The kids loved the Lilly pad. Great communication with owners. Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Beautiful home, so convenient to Clemson

This is a beautiful, well stocked home. Very close to Clemson with an amazing view of the lake and stadium.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura w.

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

Wonderful Family Time

This house was perfect for family time. We celebrated a clemson graduation as well as family Christmas. The kitchen was spectacular and well stocked. The house offered large gathering spaces as well as places to “get away” from the crazy. The room layouts offered so much privacy at night. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. OH…the VIEW was magical especially a sunrise and at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N., Pensacola, USA

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

Excellent Lake house

Great new house with awesome views! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray W.

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

Perfect Clemson Football homebase

We stayed here for a Clemson football weekend. The house is very well equipped. Everything we need to make meals was available in the spacious kitchen. Lots of space to hang out, indoors and out. Games available in the lower level were a hit. Great screened in porch with gas logs was perfect for a late fall weekend. The dock was inviting and I can imagine a summer week here would be fantastic but water was too cold in November. I would rate this property in my top 3 VRBO stays. Extras like black make up cloths in the bathrooms, coffee and K-cups at the coffee bar, and a great info sheet from the hosts that covered everything we wanted to know made our stay effortless. It’s a 5 minute drive to the stadium even on game day. If you are looking for a place to host a crowd this is the spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake R.

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

Beautiful Property!

Immaculate property located just a few minutes away from Clemson airport and less than 15 minute drive from campus. The house is even more stunning than the photos, and very well appointed with everything we needed for a terrific weekend to take in a Clemson football game. The hosts also provided very thoughtful instructions and information, and were on call if we needed anything. Many thanks for a great stay at Clemson!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina E.

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

Great Lake House

Wonderful, clean, great location and it has all that you might need. Would highly recommend it. We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Luxury Lake Property

We enjoyed our stay at this luxury lake house. The house has everything you need for a week at the lake. The kitchen was fully stocked for large groups. And plenty of room to gather and dine. The beds were new and comfortable. The bathrooms were luxurious too. The layout with beds and baths was perfect for multiple families. The dock was down a steep but well engineered path. And we enjoyed all the extra space on the oversized dock. The Hosts were gracious and offered good communication prior to check in. The location was prime. The view of Clemson’s Death Valley stadium from the house was one of a kind! Go Tigers!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

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

Lovely home

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. It’s beautifully decorated and beds are very comfortable. My grandchildren loved using the kid sized kayaks and the adults put the other two to use as well. They also loved the water mat and the use of a tube the one day we rented a boat. It is quite a hike from the dock back up to the house so I tried to bring everything needed and stay awhile. Seeing the colored backlight from the stadium was a bit strange but didn’t take away from our stay. If you like perfect dark for sleeping, bring a sleep mask. Highly recommend the place for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annolene W.

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

On a terrific lake. Plenty of beds and baths for a group

Beautiful home. Lots of lake toys. Comfortable furniture. Super large kitchen. Great decks and outdoor furniture. Walk up hill from lake can be taxing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Awesome house

The house was perfect for our family of 12. The house had plenty of room and was nicely decorated. Lots of fun activities on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Perfect & Jaw Dropping

Jenks and Emily have created the perfect home away from home. There are plenty of places to stay and gather, this is so much more than that. Situated wonderfully close to Clemson and it’s amenities, it still yields the peace and serenity of lake like. Beyond the location, the home is an unprecedented headliner to any rental home and experience you have any experience with. Thank you, Jenks and Emily.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Starr R., Savannah, ga

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

Hart well retreat

We recently stayed at this beautiful property. It was even better in person than online! Very close to everything but feels like you’re miles away!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melisa S.

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

Exceeded our expectations!

This lake house was absolutely wonderful! It is so beautifully decorated. We were there for the Clemson/U of Miami football game. The location is perfect for game weekend or a lake vacation! The kitchen was fully stocked and a pleasure to cook in. We were a family of twelve, and were all very comfortable with our own privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

A Clemson Gem!!

The house completely exceeded our expectations!! Beautiful accommodations and property. The owners went above and beyond the call to make sure we had an incredible experience. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia R.

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

Stunning waterfront home that has it all!

This property is exceptional and the pictures truly don't do it justice. From the timely and attentive communication with the owners to the array of amenities inside & outside the house - we couldn't ask for more! Our family is already planning when we can return. It's perfect for large family gatherings. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Gorgeous house, excellent location, well thought out vacation rental

We were fortunate to get to be the first guests in this home for our son’s Clemson graduation. We arrived with our family/extended family and we were all blown away. We are frequent renters of Vacation homes and I can tell you this one is exceptional. Things to note - *For a Clemson event - it is an easy 8 min drive to campus plus the stadium view makes you feel like you are always near campus. *The lake location is also amazing— We enjoyed the views and spent some time at the dock and playing on the lake - using the provided kayaks and lily pad. The cove location makes swimming around the dock very enjoyable! *We did rent a boat from the Clemson Marina which is a couple mins away - and very convenient to bring the boat over and pick everyone else up from the dock. We enjoyed Lake Hartwell and also got to see some of the ACC rowing championships during our stay. *Beyond location - This is a very well-thought-out vacation home. The floor plan works well for family groups. We had grandparents staying in the upstairs guests rooms and teens staying in the bunk room - the noise separation was perfect. Plus, Plenty of bathroom space and privacy for everyone. *The living spaces were very accommodating for the number of guests. We spent most of our time on the screened in and back patios - morning coffee with a fire on the screened in patio (just heaven!) - dinner at the back tables and then games (corn hole and ladders are house games) on the lower back patio in the evening. But , when there was down time - it was nice to see everyone relaxing in all the different spaces :) *The kitchen is very well-equipped. They have thought of everything. We cooked for the group several times. I loved serving from the big island - and also room for everyone to sit inside when we wanted to. * Emily and Jenks are amazing hosts and it shows that they really care about this house. They were quick to answer my pre-stay questions. We didn’t have any issues - but I think they would have been quick to resolve! We had such a nice time here - the house feels very nice (and brand new!) - yet also very comfortable - the perfect combination for a family vacation! It was hard to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Emily Patrick

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Jenks and Emily have both studied, worked, and fallen in love at Clemson University. This home is a five year project to build a vacation spot that can be used every season.

Why they chose this property

This home is a five year project to build a vacation spot that can be used every season. It is a lake house, a mountain retreat, and a home base for Clemson events. There is a relaxing view of a quite cove and the Clemson Experimental Forest with Clemson University over to the right. You can hear football practice in the fall and watch crew practice in the spring. Summer is for swimming and boating off the dock. Athletic events are easy to access so you have less time in traffic and more time enjoying your day.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests