- House2000 Sq. Ft.
- Sleeps12
- Bedrooms0
- Bathrooms2
- Minimum Stay2-3
PROPERTY Description
We've lovingly restored our 1968 lakefront cottage and welcome you to experience the tranquility of our lake house in a quiet fishing cove. What sets our vacation rental apart are the long range views of the dam across deep water, which is why our listing is coined "Great Dam View". Because our cottage sits on a large grassy lot with very few houses in our cove, it makes for a wonderfully relaxing getaway where you truly feel as if you're away from it all.
With unbelievable lake views in almost every room of the home, the cottage features a romantic master bedroom with a fireplace, a large lakeside porch to snuggle in a hammock with a book, and a relaxing dock ready for fishing or laying in the sun. Enjoy a cup of coffee in the adirondack chairs on the front porch and see the sun rising over the Hartwell dam across the lake. Roast marshmallows around our stone fire pit with vintage lighting and comfortable chairs as you enjoy the lake view.
Here are our bedding/bathroom arrangements:
Main house:
Master - Queen bed
Guest Room 1 - Full bed
Guest Room 2 - Two twin beds
1 Master bathroom and 1 Guest bathroom
*Optional add-on for an additional $300 per stay - Garage Bunkhouse with 4 twin beds, 1 full sized futon, and 1 full bathroom
Rent a boat from Portman Marina and tour around Lake Hartwell or take a long cruise and catch the cheers of a football game at Clemson University with its lakeside stadium (about 45 minutes away). We also love cruising to dinner at a lovely local restaurant called the Galley in Anderson, SC (about 20 minutes away by boat). If you own a boat, easily drop it in the water at the public ramp only one street away and use our covered boat slip at our private dock. Fishing is plentiful at Hartwell and our guests frequently comment on their success in our large, quiet cove. We recently had a family visit who told us their son was so proud of his first catch ever - a five pound catfish!
The Cottage is full of memories from guests playing on the lake, building fires, and running outdoors with the big grassy yard and plenty of yard games. Enjoy the horseshoe pit, ladderball, cornhole, giant Jenga, and the one-man kayak.
After a day on the water, relax in the open concept living room and kitchen with a wall full of windows showcasing expansive lake views. Cozy up in our comfy couches in the living room with cable tv, a replica Atari videogame, or a family board game. With a dining table and a humble kitchen you won't have to leave, but downtown Hartwell is a 5 minute drive away and offers wonderful restaurants with a nostalgic "Main Street" feel. Here you'll find a mix of antique shops, great local cooking, and seasonal events in the downtown square.
The master bedroom offers a plush queen bed with an amazing lake view and a wood-burning fireplace. In the morning brew a pot of coffee and enjoy it in bed as you watch the stunning sunrise over the lake. There are blackout curtains on the windows if you prefer to sleep in and maybe even start a morning fire in the fireplace. Some mornings we enjoy opening the French doors off the master bedroom and eating breakfast at the picnic table on the front porch, quietly enjoying the view. The guest room also has french doors with a lake view and blackout curtains and has a full size bed. The remaining bedroom offers two twin sized beds with soft Pottery Barn bedding.
We also have a garage bunkhouse that is only available to guests renting the cottage. If you're interested in renting the bunk house for an additional $300 per stay (this fee covers the air conditioning and another housekeeper), we'll give you a separate code for the door. It features four twin sized beds, one full sized futon, and an en suite bathroom with stand up shower. You'll also have your own Keurig coffee maker in the garage apartment (just bring your own k-cups). The view from the expansive lakeside window is amazing!! Please keep in mind that this room is above the garage, and the steps are quite steep. The steps would not be suitable for toddlers or those with any difficulty walking. Just let us know if you'd like to rent the bunkhouse and we'll send you an additional payment request for the $300 fee.
We have guests from all over the North and Southeast looking for a restful spot on the water for their families, or for a peaceful night's sleep during work travels. Our home is also centrally located for college visits to Clemson, UGA, University of North Georgia, and Furman University.
We poured our heart and soul into the renovations, and while we still have Pinterest boards full of inspirational photos for future projects, we love the way it turned out. Coming to the lake cottage allows us the chance to escape from our crazy schedules and to take a moment to just relax. Surrounded by vintage furnishings and rustic beauty, we find it easy to lose track of time and soak in the family memories together.
This home is very special to us, and we are so excited to share it with you!
- Air Conditioning ... A must at the lake!!
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Linens Provided ... All bed linens are provided. Please bring your own lake towels.
- Living Room
- Parking
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Toaster
- Stove
- Bird watching
- Boating
- Paddle boating
- Photography
- Scenic drives
- Sight seeing
- Wildlife viewing
- Fishing
- Fly fishing
- Freshwater fishing
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Water skiing
Availability
PROPERTY Rates
| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 2-3 nights min stay |
$137.00 | - | - | - |
Additional information about rental rates:
- Cleaning Fee $ 150
- Property Damage Protection $ 300
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Patty U.
Spectacular view!!
A very beautiful place with such an incredible outdoor space. The town of Hartwell was friendly and fun! It was a great way to connect with our family before school starts!David G.
Peaceful, Beatiful Getaway
Enjoyed every minute at this house. View of the lake is pristine. Enjoyed lounging in the hammocks on the porch while the cool breeze came across the lake. Loved the stone patio with the fire pit. Very quiet and secluded, but also only 5 minutes away from the Ingles grocery store for any groceries you might need. We would definitely come back to this house.randy w.
5 star stay.
Just what the doctor ordered. My wife and I and another couple needed time away from the big city and this cottage was Perfect. The cottage was clean, the beds comfortable and we really enjoyed the fire pit and the view of the lake. We will be back.Contact Owner
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