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Reviews of Lakefront South Carolina Abode w/ Deck & Boat Dock

Lakefront South Carolina Abode w/ Deck & Boat Dock
Fair Play, SC

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Baseball weekend
Very comfortable! Beautiful place with a great view of the lake. Many games to keep us entertained. Well stocked and the beds were super comfy! Check your gps though. One route is great, other is a bit challenging! Overall great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Baby Shower for Granddaughter
The property site and the house are excellent. The home was neat and clean and the kitchen was well equipped for our needs. The beds were very comfortable and we would love to come back for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Encore Performance
This was our third visit to this beautiful lakefront property. The home is well-constructed, tastefully furnished, and perfectly maintained. The setting is beautiful, peaceful, and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy S., Southside

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay but the roads were really bad
We really enjoyed our stay. Great place for a long weekend. But, when I ask about the roads being washed out it was played off as a joke and if we hadn’t have driven a truck we would’ve been able to go down the road to the house! Very large area where the creek washes through! Take the back way in even if it hasn’t rained it’s still there!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JILL

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at this property, definitely would love to visit again. The home was very comfortable, and the area was very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful
The owner was extremely accommodating to our early arrival and the house was beyond perfect. We celebrated our 7 year anniversary and had the most peaceful and wonderful time. We will be returning in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin
The cabin had everything you could want or need. We especially enjoyed the screened in porch. Beautiful, lots of games and books
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Family Time
We had a great time. The cabin was well stocked and had everything we needed. Very clean. Had fun fishing off the dock. Rented a boat from Harbor light marina and highly recommend them too. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
This is a beautiful property with all the amenities we needed — clean, contemporary, peaceful, and I was reintroduced to the fresh Upstate mountain air. Chris was immediately available to address any needs. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerald H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Clean Private Met Expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin!
Everything was great! The ONLY issue was the steepness of the hill to the boat dock. Other than that, things were pretty good! Also, the dishwasher didn’t really clean the dishes so we did them by hand. But that’s a small issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

TOMMY J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place to relax
All was truly nice, and quite. Great place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake stay
Came up for son's travel ball tournament w/ family. Really hesitant to write a review b/c we liked the place so much we don't want it booked next time we want to visit. Was absolutely perfect for our party of 4 adults & 4 teenage boys
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B., Simpsonville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet get-away
We wanted to spend a few days away just to get away from our daily routine. This proved to be an excellent choice. Our only "complaint" was that there really wasn't a convenient place to get our daily walks in. There was an issue with the lake water level being high which made to dock inaccessible. We contacted Chris and he responded almost immediately and provided the instructions we needed to move the dock for easy access. The cabin had everything we needed. All in all, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica p.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was awesome!
We had a great time ! It was very peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Mandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Nice house in a quiet, off the beaten path location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

ofelia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nevitte M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean cabin. Comfortable beds.
We enjoyed our stay. Very well thought our cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake trip 2021
Had a family trip and the house was the perfect size. We spent a lot of time at the dock fishing, swimming and kayaking. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin on Lake Hartwell
We had a delightful stay in this well-equipped cabin on Lake Hartwell. It was wonderful to have the dock in a small cove off the main part of the lake so there were no boats going by. We rented a pontoon for the weekend and had so much fun exploring the lake. We highly recommend renting a boat if you are staying here. The property is so quiet, the beds were comfortable, and the cabin was clean. The owner was very helpful in offering suggestions in the area. To avoid crossing the stream in your car, override the GPS if it doesn't take you to Isbell Rd. to get to the property. If you have more than 5 coffee drinkers bring along extra coffee cups. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
The house was awesome, loved the fireplaces. The trek down to the water would be a bit much for children. The road in wasn't that bad once we found an alternate way other than driving across a fast flowing creek.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer B., York

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unless you want to lose half of your vehicle I would not drive to this property
Was looking forward to getting away for a few days and upon arrival
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2021
Hi Jennifer, we're sorry to hear you encountered some issues on your drive to this vacation rental. From our understanding, your GPS directed you to use an uncommon route to the cabin. The owner let us know that there is a well-maintained, serviceable road that takes guests to the property. We wish you would have reached out to the owner as they would have been more than happy to direct you to the right road. We're confident this cabin will continue to host many happy travelers!

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
So cozy
Plenty of room. Softest sheets ever! Beautiful views of the sunrise and lake. Very clean. Delicious bakery nearby. Fire kept us warm on Christmas Day! We had fun playing games. Boat ramp is not far. Boat dock out back is substantial. We absolutely would look to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calm and relax
I went there to recharge after a long month of work. The cabin was cute, comfortable clean good energy and vibes, The view was superb and all was amazing! I got what I was there to get... peacefulness and calm!! My friends the squirrels were amazing a fun to watch! I recommend this place for sure to recharge and have a quiet time!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Retreat
Our stay was a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and a relaxing retreat with nature. I will definitely return for another quick adventure in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic cabin
We loved staying at this rustic cabin!! Very clean and comfortable! Great location and dock!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake paradise
Thanks for sharing you lake cabin we feel like home super secure and peaceful ! Thanks again and happy new year
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ron and W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
My wife and 3 kids and I spent thanksgiving there had everything we needed. Beautiful cabin. Kids spent alot of time in the sunroom playing games. They had a closet shelf full of board games. All the things we needed to have a great Thankisgiving. . Thanks to Chris. Love how the cabin was decorated

10/10 Excellent

Gregory A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Great area, beautiful property and owner was great in accommodating and communicating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hartwell Cabin
The cabin was clean but there were cob webs inside and covering th outside of the cabin. The walk to the lake is very steep and even if you are in shape you will get winded climbing the hill back up to the cabin. The driveway is pretty hard to maneuver. It is gravel and not smooth. Difficult for light weight vehicles. The stars are spectacular!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Dawn, thanks for taking the time to leave this review. We're sorry to hear about the aspects of your stay that fell short of your expectations. We've shared your feedback with the cabin's owner who let us know that the cobwebs have been cleared and the issue has been addressed with the cleaning crew. Thanks for letting us know! Best, the Evolve Team

10/10 Excellent

Norman M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice lake cabin
Nice well-maintained property in a great location on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Melissa S.

Cozy cabin
The pictures of the cabin on VRBO are true to the current condition and décor. It was cozy and comfortable. I loved the screened porch. And a nice surprise were the comfortable beds! The area was quiet and the dock was nice. I did not give it the 5 stars that others thought it deserved because the kitchen needed a good cleaning. I called Chris on Saturday, immediately upon arriving, to tell him that the kitchen had not been properly cleaned. He never called me back. There was dried food on the cabinet fronts, knobs were sticky, oven had food running down the front glass, and the counters were covered with crumbs. Overall, it was gross. We planned to cook every meal and I had to clean the kitchen before I could prepare food for my family. Then I noticed the pots and pans had Teflon coating that was badly scratched and peeling. We had to drive to Walmart, not close at all, and buy pots to use for our vacation. The outdoor furniture is in need of repair. The green plastic chairs left green residue on our clothes. There was a hammock in the photos but it was not hooked up. FYI, the downstairs bedroom is not a master suite. The bathroom is in the hall, and the fireplace is a double-sided fireplace with the living room. The noise from the living room comes through the fireplace and it is not very private. The driveway had very deep potholes and was difficult to get up. If these few things don't bother you, I would recommend the cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Melissa, we're glad you enjoyed your stay overall! We're sorry there were a few aspects of your stay that were less than satisfactory. We can assure you these were isolated incidents. The homeowners have replaced the pots and pans, as well as the patio furniture. The driveway is made of gravel and can take a beating sometimes but it is still usable and in overall good shape. However, the owners are planning to re-grade it in the near future. As evidenced by past reviews, we're confident this cabin will continue to host many satisfied guests! Best, the Evolve Team

10/10 Excellent

Maceo S.

Our Own Butler Cabin
After receiving an email that again we were picked to attend a practice round at the Masters, we decided to look for a place a few hours away which we could enjoy before & afterwards. Last time we stayed in Lake Lure, NC (filming of Dirty Dancing) but this time we found this great cabin & enjoyed it greatly. I do have to mention if you enter one way there's a creek so unless you have a trunk or SUV make sure you find the main entrance. Also, during the time we went there are a number of bees buzzing around. Now none of these would have stopped us from going or even returning as the cabin itself is outstanding. Thanks for having us & having our own Green Jacket ceremony in this Butler Cabin. Maceo Simmons, John Eagan, Chris Nelligan & Duke Wuckoff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric H., Birmingham

Fantastic getaway place, super duper clean, beautiful setting
GO! My wife and I ran off for a weekend of R&R. This place was perfect. We will go back...
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Great
Great house. Very clean. Take the creek only if you have a truck or SUV. Advertisement was true to it's word
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Perfect Stay in the Woods!
This is a beautiful, rustic cabin equipped with all the things we needed for an enjoyable stay. The road to and driveway are abit bumpy to maneuver but manageable. The owner was very responsive when we had questions. We plan to return....maybe in the springtime.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alma P.

Beautiful and clean
We loved staying here. We will be back! Saving it for future lodging. The place was very clean and wonderful. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andy A.

The cabin was perfect.
Absolutely beautiful! We had a great time. My only problem was not being able to communicate with Chris Mitchell. We’ve rented from VRBO before and the owner gave us all the info we needed. I had to make several phone calls, emails, and even chatted with people before Chris responded to me. We didn’t know the code to the house until the last minute.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Quaint, relaxing and charming...just perfect!
Loved the cabin, and the easy access to Lake Hartwell with the private pier/ dock. Allowed for us to rent a pontoon boat for the week and enjoy some fishing. Beautiful place! Will visit again!

10/10 Excellent

Evan I.

Great cabin
Great location. Property mgr. Was attentive and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey F., Pensacola Beach, FL

Better than expected
This place really was AWESOME! I have 4 small children and it was perfect. They kept saying how much they loved it. We didn't even need the extra 3rd bedroom, it was very spacious. We spent most of our time on the huge dock and swam. Keep in mind the wasps, bees, fire ants, and spiders are a little out of control on the back deck and dock. Other than that, we loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Dale C.

Good weekend
Clean & tidy on the inside; lots of spider webs and wasp nests on the outside, esp on the deck. Crossing the creek to take the adventurous and shorter route was a highlight for the kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Aaron B.

Great place. Hard to get in and out, but still very nice stay.
Overall great visit to the lake. The house was very well maintained and had all the amenities needed. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Peaceful Spot
We absolutely loved this cabin. We enjoyed the cabin/house. It had everything we needed. It's private, quite, fishing wasn't too good, but it was because it was hot. Enjoyed the deck, the dock. Enjoyed just getting away from our busy lives. The driveway wasn't too bad. I drive a Honda van, and we backed down in there and had no trouble at all getting out. The drive in was no problem. Even seen deer everytime we went out. So if your looking for a place to just enjoy family time, and to get away from the fast pace, this is the place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

John B.

Beautiful house; not well-suited to our needs
This house is absolutely beautiful! It is very well-maintained and decorated. I have no complaints about the house itself. I wish the description of the home had been more clear. First, the drive to actually get to the house is quite treacherous. We had to drive through trenches in the dirt-road and running water! Seriously, we had to drive through a flowing creek of water. I was praying that it wouldn’t rain during our stay because I had no confidence we’d be able to get back out if that creek rose another inch. It is a sheer lucky coincidence that we happened to be in a truck instead of my sedan — I am absolutely certain my sedan would not have made it down that dirt road and would have had to be towed out of a trench! Also, we had an elderly family member with us who was wheelchair bound. We didn’t realize that the only bedroom on the main floor was the master suite. Therefore, one of the couples had to sleep in the upstairs bunk beds instead of the master suite. Though this house was beautiful, we would not have rented it if we knew the problems we would face.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vickie R.

Great stay, beautiful time with our family.
Beautiful cabin, everything we needed. Great fishing, grandchildren had a blast. 12 year old granddaughter caught a 3 lb catfish, we also caught alot of sunbelly brim. We catch and release! Great communication with Chris in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo D., Pompano Beach

A+++++
Great Cabin, great place, breathtaking views!!!! Love it going through the creek! Would definitely recommend it! Thanks Chris for letting us have a great weekend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

More than met our expectations
Georgous property. Hidden little gem, certainly secluded.... The cabin was rustic and modern. It offered all amenities you will need. The owner was extremely friendly and easy to contact. Driving to the cabin off the main road was my favorite, you think your lost, but your right where your supposed to be. We will certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

andrea o.

Very nice house ! We had a great time ! Great owner !! Hope to visit again real soon !
It really is secluded and very relaxing . An adventure to get to the house go in the daytime but very much worth it !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Excellent!
Beautiful! It is an awesome lake house! We certainly enjoyed our stay. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017