Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock

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Private Dock with Boat Rental Available, inquire for pricing.

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m

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Pet-friendly
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Lavonia, GA

Lake Hartwell
‪1 min walk‬
Tugaloo State Park
‪10 min drive‬
Lake Hartwell State Park
‪23 min drive‬
Clemson, SC (CEU-Oconee County Regional)
‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to The Boat House at Lake Hartwell!

- 4 Bedrooms, 7 beds, 3 full bathrooms, 2 living rooms

-Sleeps 10

- Brand new pontoon boat available for rent at the homes private dock! Skip the hassle and prices of local rental offices. Cheapest and most convenient rental on the lake.

- 3 kayaks. Paddle away!

- Towable tube for boat.

- Foosball and Ping Pong Table.

- Fire pit with 6 Chairs.

- Large backyard for the kids and pets to play.

- Quite deep water cove just off of the large open water. We are surrounded by big beautiful trees and very flat lot.

- Several boat up restaurants/bars and marinas, the closest being Tilly's, a 10 minute boat ride away. You will find just about anything you need within 15 minutes of the house.

- Conveniently located 10 minutes from I-85.

- Tugaloo State Park, free with a National Parks Pass.

- 2 boat ramps only a minute or two from the property if you prefer to bring your own boat.

- Off the main floors is the deck with grill and large screened in porch with grill, TV, and living space.

- Crib for youngsters.

- Floaties, tubes, and noodles for the kids.

-Please be advised we have security cameras in use covering the boat and dock area, drive way, and backyard.

- Family owned and operated.

Property manager

Caroline Kelly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pets must be leashed at all times outside the home

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Strict quiet hours from 10pm to 8am. This includes ALL outdoor areas (fire pit, screened in porch, and outdoor table area downstairs)

Maximum 5 cars allowed at the property. No parking on street or lawn whatsoever.

Keep pets leashed at all times when outside the home.

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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

Long-term renters welcome

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 and a first aid kit

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. Kayaking, water tubing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing nearby.

Lavonia, GA

What's nearby

Lake Hartwell - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Tugaloo State Park - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
Lake Hartwell State Park - 23 min drive - 20.8 km
Villas at Foxwood Hills - 32 min drive - 30.0 km
Clemson University - 49 min drive - 55.9 km

Getting around

Toccoa Station - 23 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬15 min drive
‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min drive
‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬14 min drive
‪Zaxby's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock located?

This family-friendly Lavonia holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Hartwell and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tugaloo State Park and Lavonia Water Works Lake. Lavonia City Park and Lavonia Ball Fields are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lois L.

21 Apr 2025

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

Quick family getaway

Great home to just relax and float around the lake. We spent 4 nights at the home, rented the pontoon that is available on the property and just enjoyed some much needed family time.. The home was well equipped with everything we needed to make our stay safe and comfortable. It seems a lot of the homes that are available on the lake have very steep walks down to the lake. This home offered a doable walk for our aging parents so they could be apart of all the activities. The T.V. on the screened porch was a welcome addition for movie night.. It was great stay and we are already discussing when we can go back..

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarabeth G.

23 Mar 2025

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

Refreshing peaceful stay

We had a lovely stay here with my small family. My two boys and hubby and I all took turns kayaking around the safe little cove by the house. It was very quiet, hardly heard any neighbors, and very peaceful. We used the fire pit to make hot dogs and smores several of the evenings. Our family also used the foosball and ping pong tables. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ginny M.

3 Dec 2024

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

Lake house rental

We enjoyed our stay over the Thanksgiving weekend. A nice get together for our family. More room than expected. The kids enjoyed fishing and the dogs had plenty of areas to play. Everyone was comfortable but my husband and I had the king bed upstairs and found it could use extra padding. Really enjoyed the back porch with the tv. Highly recommend this for large family and would consider it again. Thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

9 Nov 2024

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

Fishing Trip

Nice place to stay. Little tight backing boat but great location

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

13 Oct 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escaped aftermath of Helene in NC for 1 wk.

If i can edit this at a later date, i will. I am reviewing from a hotspot on my phone. We still have no internet/wifi - 2 + wks after storm. Great communication from host! She allowed us to move our dates up by a day, since we could not get out due to road closed by mud sides, flood and trees down.. Enjoyed stay. Rented pontoon boat. The house had a few issues related to storm, but these were relayed to host. Example: strong smell of fireplace in house; water must have gotten in. Screened in porch a plus! Apologize for errors, difficult to to do this on phone. wks

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy W.

11 Oct 2024

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

Business owner

Working in the area and very nice quiet place with accurate listing

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

22 Sept 2024

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

Had the best time!

We had the best time! My family and grandboys did not want to leave. The house was more than sufficient for us. We loved the wide open space to have family together. It had everything supplied very well. Even extra toilet paper! Had all the appliances and the gas grill was great to have. Had plenty of towels and beach towels to use. Three bathrooms were very useful. Everyone enjoyed fishing off the dock. We did that a lot. Jumping off the dock into the lake was fun because it was hot Saturday. The boys enjoyed the kayaks, that was something new for them. The biggest fun we had was riding, fishing and water toys on the pontoon, which is a very nice pontoon. We had a bonfire in the fire pit and roasted marshmallows. The host was very hospitable and kind. We had the best time, and we will defiantly rent here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN N.

2 Sept 2024

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

Wonderful place

We loved our stay at The Boathouse. It fit our family’s needs and wishes! The host was very attentive to communications and quick to respond to remedy any need. Very peaceful neighborhood. The boat rental was a plus! The lake is beautiful!

Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie W.

29 June 2024

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

Loved the lake!

The lake house was just as advertised. Communication with our host was great, easy check-in, comfortable home and the pontoon boat was a bonus!! We loved the 2 days we rented the boat, pulling our grandsons on the raft and then leisurely evening rides too. Thanks for a great family vacation week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie O.

16 May 2024

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

Great Lake House

We had a great weekend. The house location was perfect, and the boat rental made our stay even better. The fire pit was a great way to end one night of our stay and watching movies inside rounded it off nicely.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin M.

2 Apr 2024

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

So peaceful and relaxing!

We escaped Atlanta for a few days and the most relaxing and peaceful stay at the Boathouse. It’s a beautiful spot on the lake which we could enjoy from both inside the house and outside. We especially enjoyed boating, kayaking and fishing off the dock. Caroline is a wonderful host, super responsive and welcoming. There are many extra touches like extra towels, and coffee extras that add to the hospitality.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

14 Mar 2024

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

Spring break getaway

We enjoyed the peaceful environment, clean and cozy home. Relaxing waters were the biggest plus via the rental pontoon!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

4 Mar 2024

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

Wonderful Weekend

We stayed in the home for my mom's 80th birthday celebration with my family of 9. The weekend was absolutely wonderful! The walkway to the water is paved and made it easy for my senior parents. They weren't able to get on the dock as there was no ramp but that was ok for them.. The house was adorable and was perfect for our stay. The only issue we had was one of our guests had to stay on the couch in the basement because the sunroom wasn't heated. If we had 4 couples, I'm not sure what we would've done. We traveled the end of February so the room was very cold. It was advertised as an extra bedroom, however, it is a sunroom. The grill plates were rusted through as well. The owner was very responsive when I reached out to her and she refunded a portion of our stay. She also tried to get another grill while we were there. We were very appreciative. The kitchen was well stocked and we had everything we needed. The only suggestion I would have would be to bring a cheese grater if you need one. . Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

harsha vardhan m.

3 Jan 2024

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

Amazing

house was in a great location, host was very quick to respond, river behind the house was beautiful

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

30 Dec 2023

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

Getaway

Great place for family to get together and fun and enjoy the sites

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

12 Nov 2023

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

Peace and Quiet at the Lake House

Beautiful home with all the amenities and a great view. The host was very quick to respond and very accommodating. We also rented the 2023 pontoon boat located at the home enjoyed our time on the lake. The fire pit is in a perfect location to enjoy the backyard and to see all the stars. The neighborhood is quiet and the neighbors are friendly. The houses was great for two couples and a dog. This a first time visit, but we all agreed we will be back.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

17 Oct 2023

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

Great Family Getaway!

My first comment would have to be that this property owner's communication is crazy fast. Very responsive, very helpful. When we arrived, one of the kayak paddles was missing and Caroline immediately ordered a replacement to be shipped out AND offered to reimburse me if I wanted to go and buy one sooner before it arrived. The property is a great family location on a sleepy cove of Lake Hartwell and was a great fall getaway for us. We rented the boat, and it was honestly amazing to be able to use such a new/clean/nice boat for such a reasonable amount. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hulet S., Watkinsville, Georgia

5 Sept 2023

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

Great House on Northwestern part of Lake Hartwell

Great sleeping arrangement. Kids loved the bunk room. Well stocked house. Great Dock. Owner has a Pontoon boat that is available for rent, if you desire.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David U., Fort Mill,SC

6 Aug 2023

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

Love the ‘Lake House’

Our family enjoyed a weekend getaway at the lake house. The house was clean, updated and had all of the amenities we needed for cooking, relaxing, playing games and enjoying the lake! We rented the on-site pontoon, which was so convenient. The pontoon was perfect for our family of 6, and the teens especially enjoyed riding behind on the provided AirHead tube. The boys enjoyed swimming and fishing from the dock as well. The outdoor fire-pit area is terrific with gorgeous lake views. The house is conveniently located to lake access and close to the Harbor Lights Marina for refueling. Don was a terrific host, communicated well and was so welcoming and friendly. We felt right at home. We will definitely be visiting the lake house again and again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Kelly

Originally from Colorado, I have lived in the greater Atlanta area for 2 years now. My father and two sisters purchased this house with me to have a relaxing place where we can all meet a couple times a year. This is our first rental property so please let us know how we are doing. Do you yourself a favor and rent our boat for a day to explore all Lake Hartwell has to offer. It is a beautiful lake with lots to offer. We hope you enjoy the house and lake as much as we do. Grab your bathing suit and go hop in the water!

Why they chose this property

Lake Hartwell is the largest lake in Georgia at 87 square miles and an average depth of 45 feet. Surrounded by big beautiful trees and rolling hills, its beauty is a thing to behold. The lake offers several boat up restaurants/bars and marinas, the closest being Tilly's, a 10 minute boat ride away. You will find just about anything you need within 15 minutes of the house. Just to the south is the Tugaloo State Park, free with a National Parks Pass. There are also 2 boat ramps only a minute or two from the property if you prefer to bring your own boat. I-85 is conveniently located 10 minutes south for easy access to the neighborhood. Distance to: Tugaloo State Park: 6 mins/ 3 miles Clemson Football Stadium: 40 mins/30 miles UGA Football Stadium: 1 hour/ 50 miles Greenville, SC: 1 hour/ 50 miles Green Pond Landing and Event Center: 30 mins/25 miles

What makes this property unique

The most unique feature of our property is access to boating rental. We offer a 2023 brand new pontoon boat for rent that seats 11 people. Not only is it significantly nicer than the boats available at a marina but it's conveniently located at our dock behind the house. Perhaps the best part is the price. It is remarkably cheaper than any other boat rental option on the lake. Please contact us if you are interested. Go explore the lake!

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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