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Families Welcome! Lake Hartwell Retreat-15 min to Clemson,10 min to Greenpond

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Families Welcome! Lake Hartwell Retreat-15 min to Clemson,10 min to Greenpond

Welcome home to The Bannister Cottage on Lake Hartwell. This vacation home feels like you’ve stepped into a dear friend’s lovely residence instead of staying in someone’s second home. No detail has been overlooked in this newly renovated, professionally decorated home. From beautiful bedding and whimsical décor to a fully stocked kitchen ensures that your vacation on Lake Hartwell is memorable and carefree.

This 3 bed/2 bath house makes this home an excellent choice for couples and even growing families. With the master bedroom on one side of the house and the other two bedrooms separated by the living room, dining room and kitchen, makes the Bannister Cottage an excellent choices for families. Enjoy the gas fireplace located in the living room on the cooler nights, or spend the evenings grilling, dining and unwinding on the back screened in porch. Fabulous views of Lake Hartwell, as well being nestled in a quiet and private cove away from boat traffic and waves adds to the wonderful setting that The Bannister Cottage offers delight in days on the covered dock while the kiddos swim & play or take a relaxing boat ride. Deep water dock with 12 feet of depth at end of dock.

Don't have your own boat or jet skis? Don't worry, you can rent them locally for you to enjoy on the lake. It's location (exit 14 off of I-85) allows for a 15 minute drive to Memorial Stadium, which makes The Bannister Cottage the perfect choice for Clemson fans, alike. You will feel at home as soon as you arrive.

No Pets Allowed. No Smoking Please.

Room Details:
*Brand New Memory Foam Mattress in each bedroom*
Master- King Bed and Flat Screen TV
Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin Bedrooms and Flat Screen TV
Bedroom 3 - Queen Bed and Flat Screen TV
Queen Sleeper Sofa (Located in Living Room)

House Amenities:
Free Wifi
Home Audio System with Bluetooth to sync your iPod
4 Flat Screen Smart TVs- Roku (with your own subscriptions) and DirecTV offered.
All new Frigidaire Gallery Kitchen Appliances
Living Room: Gas Fireplace and Flat Screen TV, DVD Player
Breakfast Nook: Seats 4
Bar Seating: Seats 2
Dining Room: Seats 6 (Can add 2 chairs to seat 8 total)

Outdoors:
Screened Porch-
Dining: Seats 6
Sofa, Loveseat and Chair Lounge Furniture
New Gas Grill

CONVENIENT AND EASY TO FIND LOCATION on a nice QUIET DEAD END STREET with only a few houses in a private cove. Located right off Exit 14 on I-85.

Portman Marina- 6 mins.
Big Water Marina- 20 mins.
Green Pond Landing - 10 mins.
Asbury Park Landing - 10 mins.

Downtown Anderson- 10 mi.
Clemson/Memorial Stadium- 12 mi.
Greenville- 34 mi.

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Property manager

Robert & Alise Powell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking on the property is strictly prohibited.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children Welcomed with Parents

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
Note from host: We have to be mindful of our neighbors.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lake Hartwell Waterfront Retreat 15 Mins. to Clemson
Lake Hartwell Waterfront Fall Retreat 15 Mins. From Clemson
Lake Hartwell Waterfront Retreat W/kayaks 15 Mins. to Clemson

About the area

Map
Anderson, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Anderson Mall - 15 min drive - 16.3 km
  • T. Ed Garrison Arena - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Clemson University - 17 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Anderson University - 20 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 19 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smokin Pig - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Jimador - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Families Welcome! Lake Hartwell Retreat-15 min to Clemson,10 min to Greenpond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Families Welcome! Lake Hartwell Retreat-15 min to Clemson,10 min to Greenpond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Families Welcome! Lake Hartwell Retreat-15 min to Clemson,10 min to Greenpond?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Families Welcome! Lake Hartwell Retreat-15 min to Clemson,10 min to Greenpond located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Hartwell and within 9 mi (15 km) of Double Springs Community Park and Double Springs Access Area. Tri-County Technical College and Agricultural Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Families Welcome! Lake Hartwell Retreat-15 min to Clemson,10 min to Greenpond Reviews

Reviews

10

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 165 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clemson Football weekend
beautiful property! Very well equipped for our family! Clean and well maintained!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
We had a great time staying in this home. It was nice to have breakfast out back and watch the sunrise over the lake. The kitchen is well stocked. We explored the area and enjoyed relaxing in this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake home
Beautiful welcoming home made it easy to relax. The steps with rails made it easy for all ages to get to the dock. We will definitely keep this property in mind for future lake stays!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles C W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is great!
My wife and three adult children stayed at the property for four nights. The place was spotless! The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. It was nice to have basic things, such as toilet paper, soap, and paper towels, on site. Sixteen local relatives aged 7 through 80 showed up for dinner on the second day. The dining area, kitchen, and porch easily accomodated all of us. It also was nice to have stairs going down to the boat dock - many houses on the lake do not have stairs. The drive into Anderson and Clemson took about 15-20 minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular lake house near Clemson and Anderson
Perfect place to celebrate my daughter’s college graduation! Wonderfully decorated, equipped with everything you could possibly need and full of spaces for gathering ! Host went above and beyond including returning an item I left behind. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very attentive host!!
We were extremely pleased with the host’s responsiveness. Lovely property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gregg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Only issue was parking for two Bass boats. Other than that the house was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P., Mt Pleasant

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at the Lake
We were happy to have such a beautiful and functional house for our stay at Lake Hartwell . It was spacious and comfortable and was fully equipped with everything needed! The screened porch was our favorite with a view of the lake and many birds singing in the trees.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clemson Getaway
The Bannister Cottage was a great getaway for our family coming into town to visit our Clemson freshman. The Cottage has a great view, looking down and out onto the peaceful lake. The cottage is just as the photos represent. The interior is light, cozy and clutter free. The kitchen is well stocked. Great dining options, as there is a 4 top kitchen dinette, a 6 top(or more) dining table and seating outside on a screened in porch. The cottage was down to the dust boards clean! I was very happy! The bedrooms are perfect with nice bedding and comfy mattresses. The master shower is spa like. We were very comfortable at the cottage for our weekend Clemson visit! (Clemson about 15-20min away)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Donita H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clemson Graduation
Aside from the molded coffee left in the coffee maker and the food under the couch cushions the rest of the house was perfect for the occassion. Upon arrival, texts with pics were sent to owners with no response.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property! Even better than the pictures!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay during thanksgiving at this beautifully updated home. The owners did a great job at remodeling this property (we flip houses and have seen a lot of bad & good jobs). 7 of us slept at the house and my brother and his wife joined us for thanksgiving dinner- ample dining space for all of us! Every pot and pan or utensil you might need was available. We cooked thanksgiving dinner and enjoyed the lake. Definitely will return again. Owners were very quick to respond before our trip, and everything was so easy and renter friendly, we never had to contact the owner at all during our stay. Can’t wait to stay again! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Front Getaway
My friends and I came up for homecoming at Clemson and decided to stay on Lake Hartwell. This was the absolute perfect place for us! The house was beautiful and perfectly clean and ready for our arrival. We loved hanging out on the dock and sitting out on the patio in the evenings. The hosts made sure our check in process was as easy as possible and had the house completely stocked with whatever you might need. If you find yourself looking for the perfect getaway on Lake Hartwell, I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage on the lake
This property is the cutest little cottage, tastefully decorated with everything you need, in house. Location is perfect for fishing tournaments at Greenpond Landing and event center. You can dock the boat and it's just a short ride by water so no waiting in line for the boat ramp. It's located in a quiet neighborhood. We felt very safe. The screened in back porch was our favorite spot in the early mornings watching the sunrise. The house was very clean and comfortable. The large dining table gave ample seating for us to have other anglers over for dinner. Having the washer and dryer helped us keep all of the stinky fishing clothes washed up and ready for the next day. IYKYK. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Getaway
We loved the property! The home was so nice and homey. We enjoyed a very restful long weekend. Hoping to go back again soon!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bannister Cottage
We had a great time at the Bannister cottage on Lake Hartwell. The place was very clean and just as described. We certainly would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

STACEY R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini vacation
The accommodations were more then expected. The house was beautiful and equipped with everything imaginable. Communication with owner were fantastic. What a beautiful location for some well needed down time. Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness
So enjoyable!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicely renovated home
Clean and nicely renovated interior, well appointed. Dishwasher wasn’t working for us but hopefully only a temporary issue so did not reflect that in the rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside Retreat
Great place to get away! Super nice home all as described. Enjoyed the covered dock on the water. Would have used kayaks but it rained nonstop.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Five Star Rental
We loved the Bannister cottage! It was perfect for our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Ellen S., Conway, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house on Hartwell!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this comfortable, perfectly organized house on Lake Hartwell. We cooked many meals there and had everything we needed -- and more. We ate all of our meals out on that beautiful screen porch overlooking the lake watching birds and taking in the gorgeous view. A family of Carolina wren was nesting just outside the porch and fledged while we were there! This house is truly a little piece of paradise <3
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

esa b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Beautiful, clean home on Lake Hartwell with dock. The inside of this home was meticulously clean with beautiful furnishings. We loved the dock and kayaks. The home's layout is great for a family. It's in a nice, quiet neighborhood where the kids could ride their bikes around. I would add are some board games as it was rainy one of the days we stayed and I also would tidy up the yard a bit. But overall GREAT stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lake House
Love this house. Great location. Property was very clean and well stocked. Looking forward to another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend stay to attend a family wedding
Great location, clean and has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bannister Cottage
The property was nice and perfect for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023