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Come explore the upstate from Walhalla, SC

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1600 sq ft house
Property grounds
Big back yard; house (on left) sits on a half acre lot!
fully stocked kitchen with all new appliances....range, fridge, and dishwasher
living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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walhalla, SC
  • Walhalla City Hall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Lake Keowee
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Clemson, SC (CEU-Oconee County Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Come explore the upstate from Walhalla, SC

There are weekend rates ONLY if you stay for 2 nights. If you stay for 3 nights or more, the

Standard check-in time is 4pm, and standard check-out time is 10am.

This house is not for everyone, and you can read the reviews and decide for yourself. It is priced reasonably, in my opinion, and it is comfortable and roomy. If you are looking for a fancy, completely updated house, this is not the place for you.

This four bedroom, 1.5 bath house with hardwood floors throughout, is located in the city limits of Walhalla, SC. Aunt Helen's brothers built the house in 1947 for their mom, who had to move to town after their dad died. The house has been in the family ever since, and Steve and I are the third generation owners.

The house has never been occupied by a smoker, and it is very clean. It still has the feel of the 80's, but the bedspreads and linens have been updated, along with a few of the rooms. It has new appliances and a washer and dryer for the guests to use.

We have the comforts of the 21st century with satellite tv in one bedroom and in the living room and speedy WIFI.

There is plenty of history in Walhalla to see and read about, and the town is located in a central location to about anything that you and your family would like to do. Oconee County is a great place to come and visit if you enjoy the outdoors. It has spectacular waterfalls, whitewater rafting, river and lake fishing, museums, shopping, festivals, road biking, motorcycle riding, hiking, golf, Clemson University, old churches, fall foliage, and berry picking. Come visit the area. I did in 1998 and have not left. It is a great area with a small town feel to it.

Waterfalls...
Yellow Branch Falls, Isaqueena Falls, Opossum Creek Falls, Riley Moore Falls, Reedy Branch Falls, Lee Falls, Kings Creek Falls, Station Cove Falls, Brasstown Falls.

Antique shops...
Warther's in Walhalla.

Shopping...
Ram Cat Alley in Seneca, Highlands, NC, Cashiers, NC, Clayton, GA, and downtown Walhalla

Festivals...
Octoberfest in Walhalla, Apple Festival in Westminster, SC

Museums...
Heritage Museum in Walhalla
Veteran's Museum in Walhalla
Museum of the Cherokee in Walhalla

Golf...
Oconee County Club in Seneca, Falcon's Lair (Hwy 11), Kingwood in Clayton, GA, The Walker Course in Clemson

Fishing...
South Cove State Park, Lake Hartwell, Lake Keowee, Lake Jocassee, Lake Tugaloo, Chauga River, Chattooga River, West Fork of the Chattooga.

Public, free Gun Range
Cassidy Bridge Rifle Range on Cassidy Bridge Rd in Mtn Rest, SC or Long Creek, SC

Hiking...
Table Rock State Park, Foothills Trail, Chattooga Ridge Trail, Botanical Gardens in Clemson, Tallulah Gorge in GA, Stumphouse Tunnel

Frisbee Golf...
Sertoma Field in Walhalla, City of Central, SC (close to Clemson), Shaffer Complex in Seneca, Chau Ram County Park

Playground and walking track...
Sertoma Field

Whitewater rafting on the Chattooga River...Nantahala Outdoor Center (35 minutes away)

Zipline...
Wildwater Ltd. in Long Creek, SC

Berry Picking...
Chattooga Belle Farm (million dollar view) in Long Creek, Happy Berry Farm out Hwy 11.

Mountain Biking...
Stumphouse Tunnel Mountain Bike Park is about 7 miles away. Plus, it has Isaqueena Falls and the Palmetto Trail for walking and is across the street from Yellow Branch Falls.
Tsali in NC
Tiger, GA

Flea Markets...
Pickens Flea Market on Hwy 183 on Wednesday, Hwy 11 towards I-85.

Churches...
St. Johns Lutheran Church (10:30am), St. Lukes Methodist, College Street Baptist, Golden Corner (10:00am and very casual).

The Oasis in Seneca.....amazing putt putt coarse

Sweet Retreat Between Walhalla and Seneca on Hwy 28...
offers putt putt, go carts, laser tag, and delicious ice cream

Restaurant...
Hardees in Walhalla, Carolina Pizza Co., Puerto Nuevo, The Steakhouse in Walhalla (fried chicken), Steph's Steaks (philly cheese steaks)

Emergency eye problems...
Medivision in Walhalla. (my eye doctor)

Emergency dentist...
Lake Keowee Dental

Property manager

Alann Grigsby

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 3:00 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

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1. take the sheets off the beds you use 2. leave the bedspreads on the beds 3. start the dishwasher as you leave
4. pick up after your dog 5. if your dog gets on the furniture, please bring your own sheets to protect the couches and the bed spreads
6. no smoking inside the house and dispose of your cigarette butts in the trash can 7. do not drive or park in the front yard

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Walhalla

Located in Walhalla, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Cross Creek Plantation Golf and Keowee Key Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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walhalla, SC

What's nearby

  • Art Circle Gallery - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Walhalla City Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Keowee - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Oconee State Park - 20 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beer Station - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Country Junction - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Retreat Fun Center - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come explore the upstate from Walhalla, SC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Come explore the upstate from Walhalla, SC ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come explore the upstate from Walhalla, SC ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Come explore the upstate from Walhalla, SC located?

Located in the heart of Walhalla, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Goldfish Pond, Oconee History Museum and Museum of the Cherokee in South Carolina. Oconee Military Museum at Patriots Hall and Art Circle Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russ S.

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

Perfect

This charming house was very comfortable. It had everything needed to enjoy several days over Thanksgiving. What a treat of a find. The layout is spacious. Beds are comfortable. Kitchen was used for a complete Thanksgiving dinner. Tons of football was enjoyed on the TVs. It’s convenient to jump to town or walk in the neighborhood. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

J B.

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

Perfect location for enjoying nearby parks and trails

It was a great “home base” for visiting Clemson, state parks and the Walhalla Octoberfest. It was very clean and comfy with all the necessities of home. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Margaret P.

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

Wonderful Walhalla

This was truly a nostalgic step back in time for us! The house was really walk-in ready. Very welcoming and warm and cozy. We are 'verticallychallenged", i.e. short , but there even was a stepstool at our disposal
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Very welcoming

Cute and convenient house. Perfect for our group of 5 seniors to stay for a Clemson football weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

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

Great getaway

A charming place and very convenient with lots to see and do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

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

Great hiking stay

The location was great for access to waterfall hikes and for walking to restaurants and window shopping. The home was comfortable and had a wide selection of kitchen accessories. It was great sitting on the porch at the end of the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

Perfect as always

Our two week stay was perfect as always!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merry Q.

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

All the comforts of home

Great location, quiet and safe. Large, very clean house, kitchen has everything you need. Easy walking to downtown and close to multiple state and county parks. Would definitely book here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

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

Great as always!

Fir us its all about easy access to south end of Lake Keowee at a very affordable price. We'll be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Football game stay

House was clean, comfortable, and totally stocked. Quiet neighborhood near town of Walhalla. Convenient to Clemson for games, Convenient to many outdoor activities . Owner was very helpful with our special request. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Very nice!

Property was very clean and nice. It was a great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Dave B.

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

Walhalla

Place was clean and very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

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

Another great experience

So convenient to Lake Keowee. We'll be staying again in the fall.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C., Ridgeland

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

Family get away

Such a wonderful getaway, house was clean and quiet. Reminded me of my grandma's... Just about everything you needed other than groceries. Close to what we needed. Great price, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Clean and very well stocked with supplies. The host was attentive to our needs and responded timely.

We enjoyed our stay and will book here again if ever in the area.
Stayed 122 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Great affordable house

Close to town but still quiet — went to see some fall foliage but we were a little too early. Enjoyed lots of hiking, waterfalls and golf! House was stocked very well with all necessities! Only suggestions would be need an exhaust in bathroom and maybe in the future make the basement more usable. Thanks so much!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

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

Convenient location to Lake Keowee and Walhalla has a really cute downtown

Very satisfied and good communication with owners. Look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim J., West Union, SC

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

Southern hospitality

Alann and hubby are terrific and Aunt Helen’s House is a home away from home. As usual, we enjoyed our stay, the neighbors, and the close proximity to downtown Walhalla. Don’t miss Carolina Pizza Company on Main Street if you’re in town!
Stayed 32 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim J., West Union, SC

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

Outstanding hospitality!

This is a repeat visit to this home and we love it as always! The owners provide everything we need, the neighborhood is friendly and convenient to everything. Lovely part of the state to visit for hiking and lake activities. Plenty of room for parking in the circular driveway - terrific home away from home!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim J., West Union, SC

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

Cozy Walhalla Cottage

We enjoy our time here every visit and this was no exception! Alann is the consummate hostess, and we find everything we need in ample supply. It's close to come cute restaurants, a long walk or short drive to downtown, and of course, the lake and hiking! Fabulous home away from home - highly recommend.
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Another happy visit in the Walhalla area!

The owner of this property thinks of EVERY possible need during the stay! The property is so clean and comfortable. This was our third year staying at a property of this owner. What is especially important is that our pet can be with us too.

10/10 Excellent

Robbie T.

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

Great place!

It is a very nice house to stay in, very clean and a lot of room. Everything we needed was there and then some! Very close to the awesome South Carolina lakes! Would stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

ERIC C.

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

Great property

Clean, well appointed and inviting home within walking distance to town. The bedrooms are all spacious and well furnished. Easy check in & check out process. Thanks Alann for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim J., West Union, SC

Great home away from home!

We've enjoyed staying at Aunt Helen's during our move to the upstate. The home is well equipped for all our needs, and Alann is the perfect hostess. Our favorite place to stay when in town!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Samantha G.

Excellent

The only complaint we had was the mattress needed replacing. They were all hard. Otherwise it was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Alann Grigsby

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Steve and I enjoy being able to host folks in his grandmother's house that his dad and uncles built and allow others to come and see this spectacular county and everything that is has to offer.

Why they chose this property

a central location for so many different activities and events

What makes this property unique

roomy

Languages:

English