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Make memories at the lake!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Escape to a serene cove on Lake Hartwell, where our fully furnished home offers a spacious deck and covered dock for endless lake activities. Relax in the gentle sloping yard or unwind with family and friends around the gas grill.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Make memories at the lake!

Memories are made at Lake Hartwell. Come enjoy our home on a quiet cove in the Gumlog community just 10 minutes off of I-85 @ exit 173 in GA. Our fully furnished 3 BR/2 bath home sleeps 8 and boasts a large deck spanning the entire length of the home, looking out onto the lake. There is ample space for grilling on the gas grill, relaxing, and enjoying family and friends. There is a gentle sloping yard for outdoor games with a long meandering footpath that slopes down to the covered dock, leading to hours of lake activities. The driveway provides plenty of parking.

Our dock will accommodate your boat and the Franklin County Boat ramp is just 1 mile away.
Harbor Light Marina is just a 7 mile drive away where boat rental is available. Close by are the quaint towns of historic Lavonia and Hartwell where you will find a variety of shops and restaurants.

Other nearby activities include Tugaloo State Park, just a 9 min drive or a short paddle across the cove. Lake Hartwell State Park is just across the SC state line and a 17 min ride.

Tallulah Falls and North GA hiking trails are within a 1 hour drive of our home.

We are just about 30 minutes from shopping at Tangier Outlet Mall(south) or Anderson, SC(north), and 1 hour from the up and coming town of Greenville where there are many great restaurants and shops.

But best of all, if you are coming to the area for a Clemson football game, graduation, or parent’s weekend, this would be a great place to put your feet up. We have a large TV in the main room with access to our YouTube TV streaming service, as well as the TV in the master, for watching the games. It is a 34 mile/42 minute drive to Clemson if you are headed to the Campus.

This is a pet free/smoke free home and we ask that there be no large parties.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

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  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

If maximum occupancy is exceeded you will be at risk for losing your security deposit.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Make Memories At The Lavonia
Make memories at the lake! Lavonia
Make memories at the lake! Private vacation home
Make memories at the lake! Private vacation home Lavonia

About the area

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 Tugaloo State Park and Lake Hartwell State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. Visit our Lavonia travel guide
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Lavonia, GA

What's nearby

  • an aerial shot of the vast still waters of Lake Tobesofkee with homes and docked boats in the marina surrounded by vast miles of lush green trees and grass with powerful clouds at sunset in Perry
    Harbor Light Marina
    11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Tugaloo State Park
    1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia
    5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • St. Marys Sacred Heart Emergency Room
    8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Lake Hartwell State Park
    10 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station
    25 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.)
    70 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    12 min drive
  • Whataburger
    13 min drive
  • Chick-fil-A
    13 min drive
  • LongHorn Steakhouse
    12 min drive
  • Spotted Pig BBQ
    21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Make memories at the lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Make memories at the lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Make memories at the lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Make memories at the lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Make memories at the lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Hartwell and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia. Lavonia Carnegie Library and Tugaloo State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

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9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N.

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

Great stay

Was a perfect location for our wedding guests to stay at! Everyone loved their stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim l.

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

Excellent value property!

Excellent service by Ted the manager and the property was as listed, great WiFi in the house and lake access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

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

great week on lake hartwell

Good condition great location well stocked.great air conditioner .We have used this cabin many times and it is always great.Small cove not a lot of boats.Good dock deep water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanci A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, comfortable, and very clean home with a well-stocked kitchen. A great spot for some much-needed R&R. The swing on the dock was my favorite place to relax at sunset. The fishing off the dock was just okay, but we didn’t come for that — we came to disconnect, and this place was perfect for it. Thank you Marty, David & Ted.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Wonderful location

Had a great time. Clean property and comfortable furnishings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C., Atlanta

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

Great location!

Wonderful base for a long weekend of fishing on Hartwell. The house was lovely and prefect for relaxing in after long days on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

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

great time

great time with family in a nice home in a great location,made some great memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nikki g.

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

Great Lake House

We loved our stay. It was very convenient to Tugaloo state park where my son was fishing in a bass tournament. The house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

April Fishing Trip

Great location to both lake Hartwell and Toccoa. House is in very nice secure neighborhood. Marty and David are great hosts and Ken helped out with the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca T.

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

Annual family lake weekend

We really enjoyed the lake house! The cove was quiet with friendly neighbors. Nice .5 mile loop for walks/runs. We had great communication with the owners from start to finish!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian w.

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

weekend getaway

very nice property, well equipped and clean. access to nice boat launch. we borrowed the canoe and had a very nice paddle.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

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

Lewis family

Thank you for once again making our visit to Lavonia so comfortable and enjoyable in your home. We appreciate the extra mile you go to make sure your tenants are happy with your accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Quiet and Private

Lovely property. Incredibly clean. Well appointed kitchen (which is great, we like to cook). Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V.

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

Very nice and relaxing lake house

We had a wonderful stay last weekend! The house was everything we could have asked for, and the lake views from the dock were beautiful! Between the house, the yard, and the lakefront/dock there was plenty of room for all 8 of us (2 adults and 6 kids). Lots of fishing, swimming, and time spent around the fire pit made for some great memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn A.

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

Great house

The location was great! We live way out in the middle of nowhere and being close to town, but still felt like having some privacy was so very nice! The house was perfect! It felt like home and was clean. Checkout was very easy and everything for us was a positive.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay B.

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

Wonderful Home on the Lake

The lake house was very spacious and clean. It has a concrete walk down to the lake. The firepit with the string lights was wonderful for outside entertaining. It has a screened in back porch off the master bedroom which was also very nice. I would definitely recommend and plan to return. Very peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wayne S.

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

Fishing

I selected this property after discovering it on a previous trip in the same area. The primary purpose was for me and my brothers to relax and do some fishing. The property and location was perfect and met our goals for the trip. Just a couple of observations...lighting was dim above the kitchen table and in the kitchen...bulb replacements needed along with cleaning the fixture above the table. A coffee pot and coffee was available, however, no filters for the coffee maker were found...not an issue...paper towel worked fine, however a Keurig would be optimal as we had brought our own coffee pods. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Great weekend

The house had everything we needed. There was actually all kinds of gear on the property and we brought more than we needed to. The house was clean and comfortable. The lake was close and in a nice, quiet neighborhood. It wasn’t a long drive at all to go eat or go into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

johndrown

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

Great location. Lots to do outdoors!

The amenities were superb. Fishing off the dock was great. We caught more than a dozen fish in 1 day. We saw wildlife , deer, hawk, albino armadillo and many others. This is not a solicitation or fake. CaptainJD of Off the Hook Charters. Punta Gorda Florida. We look forward to our next stay. Nearby waterfalls, state park etc. Tons to do for kids of all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

All the Stars

If I could give more than 5 stars, I surely would. Cozy, warm and inviting. We fished, enjoyed the cool evenings in front of the wood burning fireplace and just enjoyed the beauty that surrounded us. We were greeted by 5 deer the morning we arrived. Marty and David are amazing souls and we are so grateful they shared this little piece of heaven with us. Again, all the stars.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael h.

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

Beautiful property beautiful home

Outstanding time by All, the owners are the best of the best
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Great week

Property exactly as described. Very clean and all the amenities you might need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved everything about this home! Weather was not perfect, but with the back deck and screened in porch, it was still very enjoyable. caught some fish and watched wildlife from back deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very comfortable, clean and well-equiped with cooking utensils, etc. The walk to the lake was a bit of a trek for an 80 year old with a bad leg, but not bad. The walkway was clean and make the slope manageable. The dock was very nice! Loved the swing and seating on the dock. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was an incredible weekend! exactly we needed to unwind and relax and just enjoy each others company! communication was great and the hosts were super nice and accommodating. ted was awesome as well! the house and property were beautiful and we really enjoyed watching all the wildlife. we hope to stay here again in the future! thank you SO much for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025