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Make memories at the lake!

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Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Property grounds
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116 sq m

Popular amenities

10 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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 manager

David and Marty Banks

Languages

English

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
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • 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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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, 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

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

Map
Lavonia, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 1 min walk
  • Tugaloo State Park - 15 min drive
  • Lake Hartwell State Park - 21 min drive
  • Villas at Foxwood Hills - 34 min drive
  • Clemson University - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 25 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Make memories at the lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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).

Make memories at the lake! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed stay
Everything great except T.V. reception. Programing would freeze every few minutes - had to change channel constantly to get it unfrozen. Would/will stay again - not a deal breaker.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

brooke k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kaison's 3rd birthday getaway
This was a great place to stay!! We had a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H., Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
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

rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
Had a great time. Clean property and comfortable furnishings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nikki g.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Bob K., Marietta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lakefront setting
Easy place to stay. Everything was as advertised. Would consider staying there again if we're going to Lake Hartwell.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Phil

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a little slice of heaven in Georgia
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian w.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kevin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Clay B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

johndrown

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Autumn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Joshua F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend at the lake
This was out first opportunity to go on a vacation as a family in quite a few years and it did not disappoint!! The closeness to the lake with private feeling was amazing and we absolutely hope to be coming back next year
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeAndra E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Great property. Very relaxing and nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Nice clean and quite.Owner was very nice the only problem we had was weather and he did all he could to help with that.We may stay here again soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint, simple
This house served our purpose which was just a place to sleep. We had family at a larger house up the road and this was very convenient. We were only there to sleep so this was perfect for that need. If we had planned to use the house for cooking I do think there are limitations. The kitchen is very small without a dishwasher. Just something to keep in mind if you are planning to do some cooking during your stay. The dock and lake access were perfect. My family really enjoyed the kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Beautiful property, location and fantastic hosts
Host were very communicative and helpful throughout our stay. The property was very clean and met all our needs. Would recommend to anyone in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coly
Very nice house n location! Will stay there again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
relaxing
this is our second stay at the property and both times have been great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023