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Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock

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You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities at Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like kayaking and boating at this vacation home. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 113000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock

Welcome to The Boat House at Lake Hartwell!

- 4 Bedrooms, 7 beds, 3 full bathrooms, 2 living rooms

-Sleeps 10

- Brand new pontoon boat available for rent at the homes private dock! Skip the hassle and prices of local rental offices. Cheapest and most convenient rental on the lake.

- 3 kayaks. Paddle away!

- Towable tube for boat.

- Foosball and Ping Pong Table.

- Fire pit with 6 Chairs.

- Large backyard for the kids and pets to play.

- Quite deep water cove just off of the large open water. We are surrounded by big beautiful trees and very flat lot.

- Several boat up restaurants/bars and marinas, the closest being Tilly's, a 10 minute boat ride away. You will find just about anything you need within 15 minutes of the house.

- Conveniently located 10 minutes from I-85.

- Tugaloo State Park, free with a National Parks Pass.

- 2 boat ramps only a minute or two from the property if you prefer to bring your own boat.

- Off the main floors is the deck with grill and large screened in porch with grill, TV, and living space.

- Crib for youngsters.

- Floaties, tubes, and noodles for the kids.

-Please be advised we have security cameras in use covering the boat and dock area, drive way, and backyard.

- Family owned and operated.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Strict quiet hours from 10pm to 8am. This includes ALL outdoor areas (fire pit, screened in porch, and outdoor table area downstairs)
Maximum 5 cars allowed at the property. No parking on street or lawn whatsoever.
Keep pets leashed at all times when outside the home.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets must be leashed at all times outside the home

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Lavonia, GA

What's nearby

  • Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Tugaloo State Park - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • St. Marys Sacred Heart Emergency Room - 11 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Lake Hartwell State Park - 13 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Harbor Light Marina - 13 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 23 min drive
  • Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock located?

This family-friendly Lavonia vacation home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Hartwell, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tugaloo State Park and Lavonia Water Works Lake. Lavonia City Park and Lavonia Ball Fields are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great place

Great place to stay family and dogs had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Ramsey/Hamlin Summer 2025

Four adults, 2 teens, 10 and 5 year old. The house was perfect for us. Lots of room. Well equipped. We did a lot of cooking. Played lots of ping pong. Spent days on the fabulous screened in porch watching soccer. We loved our day with the boat. Quiet part of the Lake. It was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Fishing Trip

Nice place to stay. Little tight backing boat but great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarabeth G.

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

Refreshing peaceful stay

We had a lovely stay here with my small family. My two boys and hubby and I all took turns kayaking around the safe little cove by the house. It was very quiet, hardly heard any neighbors, and very peaceful. We used the fire pit to make hot dogs and smores several of the evenings. Our family also used the foosball and ping pong tables. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Spring break getaway

We enjoyed the peaceful environment, clean and cozy home. Relaxing waters were the biggest plus via the rental pontoon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Getaway

Great place for family to get together and fun and enjoy the sites
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy W.

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

Business owner

Working in the area and very nice quiet place with accurate listing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie O.

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

Great Lake House

We had a great weekend. The house location was perfect, and the boat rental made our stay even better. The fire pit was a great way to end one night of our stay and watching movies inside rounded it off nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN N.

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

Wonderful place

We loved our stay at The Boathouse. It fit our family’s needs and wishes! The host was very attentive to communications and quick to respond to remedy any need. Very peaceful neighborhood. The boat rental was a plus! The lake is beautiful!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie W.

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

Loved the lake!

The lake house was just as advertised. Communication with our host was great, easy check-in, comfortable home and the pontoon boat was a bonus!! We loved the 2 days we rented the boat, pulling our grandsons on the raft and then leisurely evening rides too. Thanks for a great family vacation week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois L.

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

Quick family getaway

Great home to just relax and float around the lake. We spent 4 nights at the home, rented the pontoon that is available on the property and just enjoyed some much needed family time.. The home was well equipped with everything we needed to make our stay safe and comfortable. It seems a lot of the homes that are available on the lake have very steep walks down to the lake. This home offered a doable walk for our aging parents so they could be apart of all the activities. The T.V. on the screened porch was a welcome addition for movie night.. It was great stay and we are already discussing when we can go back..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

harsha vardhan m.

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

Amazing

house was in a great location, host was very quick to respond, river behind the house was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hulet S., Watkinsville, Georgia

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

Great House on Northwestern part of Lake Hartwell

Great sleeping arrangement. Kids loved the bunk room. Well stocked house. Great Dock. Owner has a Pontoon boat that is available for rent, if you desire.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ginny M.

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

Lake house rental

We enjoyed our stay over the Thanksgiving weekend. A nice get together for our family. More room than expected. The kids enjoyed fishing and the dogs had plenty of areas to play. Everyone was comfortable but my husband and I had the king bed upstairs and found it could use extra padding. Really enjoyed the back porch with the tv. Highly recommend this for large family and would consider it again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin M.

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

So peaceful and relaxing!

We escaped Atlanta for a few days and the most relaxing and peaceful stay at the Boathouse. It’s a beautiful spot on the lake which we could enjoy from both inside the house and outside. We especially enjoyed boating, kayaking and fishing off the dock. Caroline is a wonderful host, super responsive and welcoming. There are many extra touches like extra towels, and coffee extras that add to the hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Peace and Quiet at the Lake House

Beautiful home with all the amenities and a great view. The host was very quick to respond and very accommodating. We also rented the 2023 pontoon boat located at the home enjoyed our time on the lake. The fire pit is in a perfect location to enjoy the backyard and to see all the stars. The neighborhood is quiet and the neighbors are friendly. The houses was great for two couples and a dog. This a first time visit, but we all agreed we will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Great Family Getaway!

My first comment would have to be that this property owner's communication is crazy fast. Very responsive, very helpful. When we arrived, one of the kayak paddles was missing and Caroline immediately ordered a replacement to be shipped out AND offered to reimburse me if I wanted to go and buy one sooner before it arrived. The property is a great family location on a sleepy cove of Lake Hartwell and was a great fall getaway for us. We rented the boat, and it was honestly amazing to be able to use such a new/clean/nice boat for such a reasonable amount. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David U.

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

Love the ‘Lake House’

Our family enjoyed a weekend getaway at the lake house. The house was clean, updated and had all of the amenities we needed for cooking, relaxing, playing games and enjoying the lake! We rented the on-site pontoon, which was so convenient. The pontoon was perfect for our family of 6, and the teens especially enjoyed riding behind on the provided AirHead tube. The boys enjoyed swimming and fishing from the dock as well. The outdoor fire-pit area is terrific with gorgeous lake views. The house is conveniently located to lake access and close to the Harbor Lights Marina for refueling. Don was a terrific host, communicated well and was so welcoming and friendly. We felt right at home. We will definitely be visiting the lake house again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Had the best time!

We had the best time! My family and grandboys did not want to leave. The house was more than sufficient for us. We loved the wide open space to have family together. It had everything supplied very well. Even extra toilet paper! Had all the appliances and the gas grill was great to have. Had plenty of towels and beach towels to use. Three bathrooms were very useful. Everyone enjoyed fishing off the dock. We did that a lot. Jumping off the dock into the lake was fun because it was hot Saturday. The boys enjoyed the kayaks, that was something new for them. The biggest fun we had was riding, fishing and water toys on the pontoon, which is a very nice pontoon. We had a bonfire in the fire pit and roasted marshmallows. The host was very hospitable and kind. We had the best time, and we will defiantly rent here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent time staying at this house and renting the boat! The hosts are very communicative and accommodating. I would recommend this place to anyone. And I hope to come back with my family again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at a great property!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Owners made everything easy! Would highly recommend - we look forward to staying again! We rented the boat and just had a great experience. Was so convenient to have boat access at the property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Great vacation

Great location just outside of a quaint town. Very convenient to have the boat rental at the house. We may make this an annual trip!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri W.

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

Family Vacation

This property was perfect!! Easy walk to the lake! The house was clean and had plenty of room for our 9 guests!! The boat was the perfect size for our family!! The response time from the host was amazing!! We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was just as advertised with no surprises....that in itself is a big plus! Caroline was always quick to answer any questions or concerns we had although there were few. The bedtooms and bathrooms were clean and well set up. The pontoon boat was used for 3 days during our stay and was plenty big enough to accomodate our group of 7 adults and 2 children. Lake Hartwell is a large, beautiful lake and the inflatable, two-person chair on the premises was towed behind the boat every day we used it. The kids, and even adults had a blast with it. Overall, everyone enjoyed our stay and I highly recommend the house for anyone with a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025