Family friendly; Grill; Kayaks; Large Fire Pit area; Game room

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View of the firepit from the front porch.

Firepit is great for roasting marshmallows and making s'mores.

Main floor living area with SmartTV, fireplace, and french doors to deck.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10280 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Hartwell, GA

Lake Hartwell6 min walk
Cateechee Golf Club10 min drive
Lake Hartwell State Park23 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom Basement

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Master

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Upstairs

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom Upstairs

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom Half

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Large 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath Craftsman style home on a peaceful Lake Hartwell lot minutes from downtown Hartwell with a covered dock on the property and one minute from local boat ramp. Home offers plenty of room for entertaining with well-equipped kitchen (Keurig, regular coffee maker, toaster, blender, and can opener) open to the living area, large downstairs rear patio perfect for grilling (with grill and outdoor bar set), screened-in porch, and finished basement (with wet bar and large screen Smart TV). Master on main floor contains a queen, upstairs bedrooms contain a king and a kids room with two sets of bunk beds, and basement also has a separate queen bedroom and bath. Backyard leads to property's private covered dock with spacious views of the lake.

Property manager

Gary Goff

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Traveler must provide a picture of photo ID and completed copy of signed rental agreement.

After signed agreement has been received, renter will receive a list of additional stay instructions to help prepare them for their stay.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hartwell

Located in Hartwell, this holiday home is on a lake. Cateechee Golf Club and Harbor Light Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Hart County Botanical Gardens and Ty Cobb Museum. With waterskiing, water tubing and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Hartwell, GA

What's nearby

Lake Hartwell - 6 min walk
Cateechee Golf Club - 10 min drive
Hart State Park - 13 min drive
Lake Hartwell State Park - 23 min drive
Tugaloo State Park - 39 min drive

Getting around

Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
‪El Parian - ‬8 min drive
‪Casa Grande Cantina & Grill - ‬7 min drive
‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬9 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly; Grill; Kayaks; Large Fire Pit area; Game room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly; Grill; Kayaks; Large Fire Pit area; Game room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly; Grill; Kayaks; Large Fire Pit area; Game room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly; Grill; Kayaks; Large Fire Pit area; Game room located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Hartwell and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Hart County Chamber of Commerce & Historical Museum. The Hart County Botanical Gardens and Cateechee Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

23 June 2024

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

Incredible!

Not often do the pictures and description match the actual property, but oh my goodness this one far exceeded any expectations!! Location,size, amenities and functionality.... i can't say enough good things to do it justice! Thank you so much for sharing your summer home with us!!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deana H.

28 Apr 2024

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

Excellent Family fishing trip

Me and my family enjoyed our stay at this lake house. We will stay again next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

27 Nov 2023

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

Great weekend of downtime

This house allowed several generations of family to come together for a long weekend and really not leave the house. There were gathering spaces on the main floor and lower level, there was plenty of space outside for the littles to roam, and the kitchen was stocked with plenty of utensils, dishware, and small appliances. Thank you for opening your home!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marty C.

6 Nov 2023

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

Nice Place

Great house. Comfortable sleeping arrangements, nice location and a fabulous fire pit. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Oct 2023

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

Fall Break Getaway

We had such an amazing few days at this property. Our college girls were able to meet us for the long weekend. The location is close to town and Hartwell has such a cute downtown area. We kayaked a little, but just enjoyed being together and relaxing. We walked/ran miles and miles over the few days we were there. The only complaint we had was the lack of washcloths. There was one per bathroom. Other than that, we had a great trip!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Conner S.

5 Oct 2023

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

Great place

House was perfect for our family, friends and kids.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie C.

17 Sept 2023

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

Good location and fun place on the lake

We enjoyed our stay here and were thankful for the quick communication with the owners. Plenty of room for All of us to spread out and enjoy the spaces.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

james s.

25 Aug 2023

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

August Lake Time

This place was great! The Goff's were always attentive with any and all details. Five hundred and fifty mile one way drive was worth it. Very comfortable home! A good time was had by all! Hope to stay at Paula's Place again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy P.

16 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful Stay

This property was perfect for our family! Everything we needed in the kitchen and just the amount of beds and bathrooms! Loved the use of the kayaks and the dock on the property! The host was quick to respond and easy to contact with.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

18 July 2023

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

All as advertised

Everything went well

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele L., Cumming,GA

9 July 2023

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

Room for Everyone

This property was all we needed for our annual getaway with friends. we had 3 couples and 5 kids. Plenty of room for everyone to sleep and hang out. We enjoyed the fire pit, the screened porch and made several meals in the kitchen. The dock is very private with little activity. We used the kayaks to row up the cove which ended in a creek and saw wildlife. We enjoyed swimming around the dock which has 6-8 feet of water. We rented a pontoon boat and was able to pull it right up to the dock. Lovely stay and would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

28 June 2023

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

Wonderful location for family vacation

The property was quiet and beautiful. Our children loved swimming and fishing off the dock. The swing on the dock was my personal favorite! House was wonderfully equipped and was the perfect size for vacation with extended family. The weather was a bit rainy so the screened in porch was perfect for enjoying the outside weather without getting drenched! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan A., Boiling Springs USA

7 May 2023

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

Spring fishing

Great house and location. Very safe neighborhood with privacy.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H., Spartanburg, SC

13 Apr 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

We had a great stay! The property managers were very accommodating. I would definitely stay here again and recommend this place to anyone who is visiting Hartwell!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

12 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful House & Location

The house is adorable and spacious! The house is tastefully decorated, clean, and the kitchen has all of the utensils and appliances you would need. We were only in town for 2 nights for my grandma's funeral so we didn't get to enjoy all of the amenities , but we will hopefully be back in the future. The hosts were very responsive to messages prior to booking and when I had a question at check-in. We sat at the dock in the afternoon and it was so beautiful & peaceful! We really loved the house and the location (close to town and ON the lake)! If you need a rental in this area...book this house now!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

7 Jan 2023

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

A nice, relaxing time with family and friends

Gary was great! We had some changes and he was very accommodating even before we arrived. The house was everything the listing said it was. The kitchen was really well stocked for 8 of us to cook 3 meals a day. The fire pit was so nice, and the dock was perfect for my husbands boat! The game room had everything the kids needed to keep them entertained. We had a nice, relaxing New Years and would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Darrell S.

2 Jan 2023

Liked: Communication

Family time

Kicking back and relaxing with kids and grandbabies.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte L.

26 Dec 2022

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

Great Family Christmas!

My entire family of 10 was able to come together with us for Christmas. The home had plenty of space and was perfect for us. It was a beautiful home in a great location. Although we visited in winter, we have made plans to return in the summer for the fabulous lake access!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

luke h.

25 Oct 2022

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

Very Nice Lake House

My 9 year old really enjoyed all the books in her room and all 3 of my kids enjoyed the bunk beds.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Becky and Lynn K.

19 Oct 2022

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

Great location.

We were in Hartwell for our granddaughters wedding. It is in a great location but unfortunately we didn’t have time to enjoy the lake amenities. Beds we’re comfortable and clean but the kitchen could use a little more cleaning prior to our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

9 Oct 2022

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

Great family getaway

Very nice property with good amenities.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O., Lorado, WV

14 Sept 2022

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

Great property

We loved our stay at the Goff Lakehouse! Great hosts who are friendly and quick to respond. The location is perfect! Quiet neighborhood and friendly neighbors. Very clean.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B., Rahway

9 Aug 2022

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

Great Lake house

We enjoyed our stay. The house was Spacious, comfortable and clean. We had so much fun between the games, kayaks, ping pong table, fishing and relaxing on the dock Other than renting a pontoon boat and picking up food and supplies (that were only about 10 mins away) we never left the house. We had plans to see some sights in the area before we arrived, but we had so much fun at the house we pretty much never left for the time there. The lake house had everything we needed for a great vacation. Thank you for sharing the house with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

30 July 2022

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

Great place for family time

Everything was as advertised. This lake home was the perfect place to make great memories! We enjoyed our week with family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jan M.

17 July 2022

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

Amazing property overall

Amazing property. House was perfect for us, with three couples and two small children. We spent a lot of time at the lake; the setup with the dock was outstanding ! The house was great, with lots of space, a great kitchen, upgraded everything. Easy access to town and surrounding areas. Only three things kept me from giving it five stars across the board: the screened porch was great, but in desperate need of a good hosing down. The two queen beds were not queens, but full-size (I measured them to make sure I wasn’t imagining it) which was very uncomfortable. And I’m not sure what happened with the pebble floor in the main bathroom shower, but I recommend shower shoes, it was pretty painful with bare feet! Other than those things, it was one of the best houses we’ve ever rented on VRBO.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gary Goff

We bought this house several years ago for our eventual retirement, so we would have a chance to return home to Georgia more often. At the time, we were living in Ohio with our two children, and we felt that investing in a future retirement lake house was a great way to see our family more and build memories with our kids while they are still young.

Why they chose this property

We chose Lake Hartwell because it is a beautiful lake situated between two unique college towns and is perfect for both fishing and recreational boating. One of the reasons why we chose this house is because we wanted a place that would comfortably accommodate multiple friends and family members and provide a great space for entertaining. Lastly, we were looking for a place in the city of Hartwell because we wanted to offer guests the convenience of being centrally located to local shops and amenities.

What makes this property unique

You may notice if you rent the house that it is named Paula's Place. We lost my husband's mom to cancer in 2014, and she always dreamed of owning a house by the water when she retired. We were so upset that she never realized her dream that we took the risk and bought this house--fulfilling a lifelong dream of hers and ours. We ultimately chose this particular house after falling in love with both the look of it inside and outside, the open gazebo/fire pit area in the front, and its views of the lake from every bedroom.