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20 Minutes to Clemson - Remodeled 4 BR/3 BA Waterfront

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Dock deck at waters edge
Easy pathway to waterfront and dock
Summer:  Fun activities and relaxing times at the water’s edge
Dock for your boat & jetski.  Water is approximately 8 feet deep at end of dock.
Swimming off the dock is a pleasure with easy access into and out of the water

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10229.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Seneca, SC
  • Lake Keowee
    2 min walk
  • Keowee Key Golf Course
    10 min drive
  • Keowee Reservoir
    19 min drive
  • Clemson, SC (CEU-Oconee County Regional)
    23 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 - Lower Level

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3 - Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

20 Minutes to Clemson - Remodeled 4 BR/3 BA Waterfront

Peaceful setting on a beautiful cove with clear emerald green deep water. From our dock you can swim, fish or just sit and take in the view. Your boat and jet-ski can rest comfortably in the covered slip and attached floating jet-ski dock. The fishing is top notch, from the shallow water pan fish and bass, to the deep water larger catches. The 143-foot-wide beach area provides a perfect place to launch our 2 kayaks or the canoe provided for your enjoyment. Bring your life preservers, water toys and floats. Moms can watch the kids from the gently sloping grassy shoreline or from the dock. For those who enjoy waterfront dining, there is small deck at the water’s edge with a table, chairs and umbrella for just that! There is also a primitive fire pit for those who love to roast hot dogs or marshmallows, or just have a fun evening with family and friends by a warm fire. You'll especially enjoy this on a cool fall, star-filled night.

HOW MANY DOES IT SLEEP?
Main Living Level:
Master Bedroom: King bed (nice view to the lake & lots of closet space)
Guest Bedroom #1: Queen bed
Guest Bedroom #2: Twin single beds
Great Room: Sleeper sofa (Queen size)
Lower Living Level:
Guest Bedroom #3: Queen bed
Total: 10
All bedrooms have good closet space and luggage racks.

Bathrooms
Main Level: Two bathrooms. The master bath has a granite counter top and large walk-in shower. The view of the lake is also an enjoyable bonus. The hall bath serves the two hall bedrooms and is convenient to the rest of the main living level. It has been renovated, including a solid surface counter top and tub/shower.
Lower Level: One Bath. New, upscale bath with solid surface counter top and custom walk-in tile shower.

The Kitchen
Serious cooks will love the kitchen. All new appliances! High-end, smooth top range with two ovens; an additional wall oven and matching microwave; large refrigerator in the kitchen and separate ice maker in utility room to insure plenty of ice for a large group on those hot summer days. You can seat up to 6 at the granite counter in the kitchen. It’s also a perfect place to prepare meals while you watch TV and converse with the family in the great room. Stand at the kitchen sink and wash dishes while you view the lake. You can also use the under counter dishwasher. Bring your whole coffee beans and use our grinder to make a superior cup of coffee in the 12-cup drip coffee maker. There is also a top-of-the-line Cuisinart SS-700 coffee maker that will use your K-cups (not the 2.0 K-cups). Large, 4-slice toaster will thaw and toast even your bagels. No old, beat up pots and pans in this kitchen; most of them are new and of high quality. The dishes and silverware are new, as well.

Dining Room
In addition to seating for 6 at the bar in the kitchen, the large trestle dining room table will seat 10 to 12. A nice bonus is the open view through the great room to the deck and lake.

Great Room
The view of the waterfront from the large picture windows is captivating. You’ll love the remote-controlled gas logs in the brick fireplace on those cool fall nights. The 50” HD flat screen TV with sound bar and blue-ray player is sure to please even the most ardent of movie or sports fans. Of course, there is cable service (includes the extra sports package) and WiFi internet. Don’t forget that the cable service includes music channels which sound great when played through the sound bar, with attached sub-woofer. You can also connect your smart phone or iPod wireless.

Game Room (Lower Level)
Completely new renovation. The game room hosts a pool table and other game table. The TV and sound components duplicate those on the main living level. There is also a brick fireplace with gas logs. Puzzles, board games and playing cards are at your disposal for the game table. There is even a view to the lake. This area is a hit with kids and adults alike.

The Deck
There is no better place to enjoy a view of the water front than from the back deck, off the great room. That morning cup of hot coffee just tastes better from the high perch, looking down on the calm, clear emerald green lake waters. You’ll enjoy the tall, mature trees providing plenty of shade on those hot summer days. It’s common, when the water is glassy, to be able to see large bass swimming in the shallow water below. The deck is furnished with a new table, large umbrella, and chairs for 6. There are plenty of additional deck chairs available if needed. The gas grill is relatively new and is connected to the large gas tank that also serves the two fireplaces. That means you won’t run out of gas in the middle of your family cookout! Don’t be surprised to find that the deck is a constant favorite gathering place for family and friends during your stay.

Other Notes
The upstairs bedrooms are carpeted and the downstairs bedroom has a tile floor.
New hickory hardwood floors throughout the great room, dining room, kitchen and hallway.
3 Charging stations for your iPhones, iPads etc. (kitchen, master bedroom, hall bedroom)
Utility room: Washer and dryer, utility sink, ice maker
Carport for one car, but over-sized, just off the utility room and kitchen
Plenty of room for several vehicles on the horseshoe drive
Parking space for your boat trailer
Restaurants and shopping only a few minutes away
Clemson Fans? Only 15 to 20 minutes to the Tiger games.

Property manager

Frank Elmore
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO Fireworks

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Seneca

Located in Seneca, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The Gauntlet and Art Circle Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Applewood Shopping Center and Golden Corner Plaza. Travelling with kids? Consider South Carolina Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Littlejohn Coliseum. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Seneca, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Keowee - 2 min walk
  • Keowee Key Golf Course - 10 min drive
  • Clemson University - 22 min drive
  • Littlejohn Coliseum - 23 min drive
  • Memorial Stadium - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 23 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Restaurant & Event Center - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Station - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Time Drive In Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 20 Minutes to Clemson - Remodeled 4 BR/3 BA Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 20 Minutes to Clemson - Remodeled 4 BR/3 BA Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 20 Minutes to Clemson - Remodeled 4 BR/3 BA Waterfront?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 20 Minutes to Clemson - Remodeled 4 BR/3 BA Waterfront located?

This family-friendly Seneca holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Keowee and within 9 mi (15 km) of South Beach and Applewood Shopping Center. Golden Corner Plaza and High Falls County Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MaryHelen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome spot for a Clemson game weekend!
Old roommates and a few grands! Great place to meet up and get to the game easily! Just as described!! Loved the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia V.

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Lovely home
In spite of a power outage due to Tropical Storm Helene, we had a great weekend at Emerald Cove. Lots of fun things to do inside and out. There is plenty of space and the kitchen is well equipped. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kat f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked house on lake cove
We enjoyed our stay at this house . They had everything we needed . They also have ping pong , pool table and corn toss. Everything was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
App v Clemson Weekend
My friends and I stayed in September of 2024 when our alma mater App State played Clemson! The house was so nice and spacious. It was a wonderful weekend. 10/10 recommend staying with Frank!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Lake Week
Excellent lake house for a family of ten, 5 adults and 5 children ages 2-9. The house is comfortable, cozy, clean with an awesome setting…trees, deck, dock and beautiful emerald cove for swimming. Our 4th summer at this wonderful Lake Keowee house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon D.

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Comfortable Lake Home
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Frank was very quick to answer my questions beforehand, and upon arrival. The house was clean and comfortable, and exactly as described. The kitchen had everything needed and then some to prepare a large (20+ family dinner). We hope to stay again on our next family trip to Lake Keowe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
It was great, just relaxed and enjoyed the house and water
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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Amazing Stay in Emerald Cove
This was our third trip to Lake Keowee, and our time at Emerald Cove is our favorite by far. The home is tucked away in a beautiful, shaded lot on a quite cove that is perfect for soaking, floating and swimming. Our family of 7 so enjoyed the dock and space by the water, often there chatting, reading and napping in the grass. The dock is also super friendly for boat users, we rented a pontoon from High Falls Boat Rentals (highly recommend) and spent days exploring the lake. The house is very well-appointed and comfortable with more than enough space for everyone. The kitchen is well-stocked with high-quality appliances and cookware that easily satisfied the professional chef of the family. We used the new, large Weber grill just about every night. Communication with the Elmores was perfect throughout the booking process and leading up to our vacation, very professional. While we're the type of family that prefers to try a different VRBO for every vacation, we're first going to check if Emerald Cove is available for our next visit to Lake Keowee. A big thank you to the Elmores for their hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family to relax
My husband, mother and two adult children spent the weekend for a Clemson graduation. The interior had plenty of space to gather and sleep. An extremely well stocked kitchen made meal prep a breeze. The backyard was beautiful and the deck had a lot of seating. I highly recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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Again great!
Thank you always a favorite of ours!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norma J.

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Clemson Ring Ceremony Weekend
Great stay! Our son received his Clemson ring, and we needed a home away from home for the weekend. This place did not disappoint. My family and I were able to relax, enjoy the view, and make precious memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

GLENN L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for our family weekend!
Highly recommend this house! Exactly as advertised. We shared this house with some friends for the Clemson game. We took our boat and were able to enjoy the lake. The children loved the playroom with pool table. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always amazing!
Such a beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry Y.

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Relaxing week
Outstanding location with a fantastic lake house. Very comfortable home to enjoy all aspects of area
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

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Another fabulous vacation!
Our family has rented here for several years and we just love it! The house, boat dock and area are just fabulous! Mr. Elsmore is great to work with and we can not wait to start planning for next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great spot, great lake!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Emerald Cove! We came from Upstate NY and brought our boat. I had lots of questions before booking and before our trip. Frank was quick to respond and very helpful. The house is as well stocked as advertised - it is a place we would love to call home! There are several thoughtful touches that make it very easy to to stay in this house. Most rental homes are equipped with the cheapest stuff. But not so with this house - the high end grill, kitchen, furniture, finished basement, etc. It's just a pleasant experience. We spent quite a bit of time exploring the area, which is close to the Smokey Mountains, Greenville, and Seneca / Clemson. We also spent a lot of time on the lake. The lake is beautiful and the water is warm. We normally boat on a busy, choppy lake and found our time on Lake Keowee relaxing and enjoyable. Our young kids enjoyed our visit and loved jumping off the dock and into the warm lake water. I was glad to have a covered dock for our stay! Thanks for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property!
We had 7 adults and two children ages 3 & 8. The house was perfect. Even with the rain, there was enough to do with the pool table and the large dining room for playing games and cards. The kitchen has everything you need!! It’s so nice to use the on site canoe and kayaks! The owner is very responsive…almost immediate! We will be back if we vacation in This area again. Can’t say enough nice things about this Property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Lake Fun
Excellent home for a family vacation! Beautiful cove, swimming and kayaking off the dock. Dinners cooked and eaten on the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

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Great home
We had a great time at this property. It was as described and the kitchen had all you could ever want in a vacation. The lake is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

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Welcome New Year
A group of long time friends stayed at this home for New Years weekend. It’s a wonderful property. Very comfortable and well appointed. Nicely renovated home with everything you can possibly need. Beautiful lake. Our weather was rainy but we still enjoyed the pool table and watching movies and sports. It’s exactly as described and the owners are very easy to work with. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joye F.

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Great place!
Very clean and comfortable house. Very well stocked. Lake is beautiful; although, we didn’t get a chance to use the lake due to the time of year and being busy with the Clemson football game/tailgating. Downstairs pool room was also very nice, but we ran out of time to use the pool table. Beds were comfortable. I would definitely stay here again. Only about a 25 minute drive to Clemson’s Memorial Stadium.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

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Perfect getaway!
Three generations of Our family came down to celebrate Thanksgiving together on Lake Keowee. The house was absolutely perfect. It was updated. clean and well stocked! Owners were a pleasure to work with. We will certainly stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emerald Cove
We enjoyed our stay in Seneca, the lake house was very comfortable. Our family liked the back yard, fire pit and docks. Very tranquil!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

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Amazing Lake House Experience!
Lake Keowee is absolutely awesome!!!! It is clean fresh water and huge! The house was absolutely great with 4 beautiful bedrooms and 3 baths. The kitchen is VERY well equipped and the backyard is simply awesome! The dock/boathouse is really great! We rented 4 waverunners for our stay and had the best time hoping on and off of them all day. The bottom room of the house is new and very cool with a sitting area and small pool table for fun. The deck is super nice to relax on and the swing by the lake is a great spot to relax. The fire pit is perfect for a small smores fire. We will surely be back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clemson Homecoming
A great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Frank Elmore

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Frank & Carol Elmore

Both Frank and Carol grew up in southeastern North Carolina, within an hour's drive of coastal NC and SC. Both are graduates of UNC-Chapel Hill and have been married for 50 years. The extended family includes 2 adult children with spouses and 4 grandchildren. Frank is a retired CPA and owned a small tax practice in Chapel Hill, NC. Carol, an ex-school teacher, was the firm administrator for the CPA firm. In December of 2016, Frank sold his CPA practice and they retired to Hendersonville, NC.

Why they chose this property

Having grown up near the coast, we love the water and all the potential water-based activities. Now that we have grandchildren, we wanted a special place to enjoy family gatherings that would allow us to bless them with fun times on and in the water. We fell in love with the property because it has 143 feet of shoreline, all of which is accessible. The water is emerald green, clear and usually calm, which is perfect for all kinds of water play. For that reason we have affectionately named it “Emerald Cove”. And let's not forget the fishing! Lake Keowee is excellent for whatever flavor of fishing you prefer. The house stands on over an acre of land and was built in 1972, only a year after Lake Keowee was formed. We purchased it in the summer of 2015 and immediately started a major remodel. The main living level update was completed in late 2015. The lower level, a walk-out basement, was completed during 2016. The home has a fresh, updated feel and yet it is comfortable. It is our desire to make Emerald Cove the kind of special place where wonderful family memories are made.

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