6 Bedrooms and 3 docks on a Lake Hartwell cove, 3 miles from Clemson by water.

Seneca, South Carolina
$645 avg/night
Bed 9

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 20

Max Sleeps

We fell in love with this house because it is very secluded, yet close to everything. Roughly 3 miles by boat from Clemson and Death Valley (about six miles by car), and a similar distance to all the big stores in Seneca, directly on a quiet small cove on Lake Hartwell. Serene and peaceful, it boasts over an acre and a half of pristine woodland and is directly across the Keowee River from the Clemson Experimental forest where there will never be houses. There are three docks on property,the largest one with the roof was installed new in July of 2021 and two newer rollaways to chase changing water levels. Most of the year, the sun rises directly over the lake and the views from the second story deck, master bedroom, and downstairs bedroom are absolutely spectacular on clear mornings.

The main house was renovated in late 2020 / early 2021 with the removal of popcorn ceilings and old wallpaper, brand new kitchen appliances, huge new TVs (including an 82 4K in the great room/dining room), front load washer/dryer, new mattresses and linens, dual hood grill, ceiling fans, bathroom fixtures, paint, etc - before putting it on the market for rentals. For most renters, the highlight is the great/dining room with a massive 13' long bespoke oak table and huge windows overlooking the water. The attached screened in gazebo (directly off the breakfast nook, with benches and a large table) is ideal for quiet work, reading, or just sipping wine and listening to the sounds of the woods and the lake at night. Multiple decks with rocking chairs and tables, as well as the fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs make for a great place to relax and catch up with friends and family.

In May of 2021, the upstairs and downstairs of the three level detached garage was professionally renovated to allow for two more bedrooms, a full bathroom, second laundry area, and a kitchenette. Downstairs (below) is a billiards/ entertainment room with 8' oversized Olhausen pool table, huge leather sectional couch, and a massive 85 4K Samsung TV. In total, the bedrooms are as follows:

1 King Master Bedroom with Bath (upstairs, main house)
1 Queen Bedroom (upstairs, main house)
1 Bedroom with 2 twin beds and 2 trundle pull out twin beds (upstairs, main house)
1 Bedroom with both a King and Queen Bed (downstairs, main house)
1 King Bedroom (new area above garage)
1 Queen Bedroom (new area above garage)

In addition, there is a queen murphy bed in the gameroom (main house) and the foldout sectional in the billiard hall (below garage).

In addition to the three docks on the property, this rental comes with two sit-in kayaks (rated up to 275 lbs), two Stand-Up Paddleboards (adult), several inflatables, and some basic fishing gear for lake exploration (at your own risk, of course). Stand up paddleboards in the quiet of dawn is a nearly religious experience. If you bring your own boat, there is a landing less than 1/2 mile away (at Lawrence Bridge), but you can leave it tied to any the docks.

One negative worth mentioning to everyone is that the property is on an incline to the water, so there are a lot of stairs and the driveway is very steep. If you are unable to negotiate a staircase without a railing, this might not be the best property for you. On one icy occasion (freezing rain), it was completely impassable even with all wheel drive. This is obviously extremely rare for the area, but it is worth mentioning. Please take caution, particularly with the eldery or those who can't traverse stairs.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    4 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3800 Sq Ft (353 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Ice Maker Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    4.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Office
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Foosball Table Games Pool Or Billiards Table Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: No Smoking Allowed Inside House. Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 20

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Review Review

  • HUGO

    Submitted Jan 4, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Very nice overall. Comfortable for big groups.

  • Jane D.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2026

    Stayed Mar 20, 2026

    Perfect for a large gathering. Many inside and outside sitting area's.

  • Catherine W.

    Submitted Mar 20, 2026

    Stayed Mar 13, 2026

    Had a great time.

  • Michael M.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    Fantastic house with plenty of space and a great lake view! The host Steve is very communicative and a pleasure to deal with. We will definitely be using this property again in the future if it's available!

  • Barbi M.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Jan 2, 2026

    We had an amazing weekend! The house was comfortable and relaxing. The check-in and check-out process were very easy.

  • Jill P.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2025

    Stayed Dec 11, 2025

    Great house, very spacious, awesome host.

  • Howard F.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 3, 2025

    The location was great with all the right amenities.

  • Bryon K.

    Submitted Nov 23, 2025

    Stayed Nov 20, 2025

    Used the property for a Clemson game and family Thanksgiving. Plenty of space for our crowd. The property also offered plenty of entertainment while at the house.

  • Kailey B.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    This house was the ideal spot for a group of friends reuniting for Clemson Homecoming! There was ample space for hang-outs (both inside and out), more than enough bedrooms, and a fabulous view of the lake. The house was the perfect distance from campus and had everything we needed for the weekend. Steve was very kind and super responsive when we had questions about a a later checkout. Thank you for a wonderful stay! Would stay again and recommend to any family member or friend.

  • nicole v.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    It was a great place for a large family. We loved the area it was so peaceful and beautiful. The house was large and had a lot of great space like foosball, pool table, a fire pit. We had a wonderful time. The only complaint is we had a lot of cleaning up to do before family arrived.

  • Debbie B.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    Met my extended family here for a long weekend and had a wonderful time! The house and detached garage offered so much space for our family of 16. We enjoyed the pool table room every night and the large table was great for accommodating all of us for meals and games. We enjoyed the dock and lake access as well. We also enjoyed the fire pit at night. The property is close to Clemson and we visited the botanical gardens which is only a 10 minute drive. Steve was very friendly, heloful and quick to respond to any questions we had. Would recommend this property!

  • Ryan G.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Great house for a big group. We had a great time. My wife and I are kids some of their friends for a fun Clemson weekend on the lake. Hope to return.

  • Henry W.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    My group had a very nice stay. Everything was very well-kept and the various amenities were excellent. Thank you!

  • william s.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    Host was very detailed and provided great information. Home was very clean and wellStocked.

  • Cynthia T.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    We comfortably fit 9 adults and 5 kids. Beds were comfy. Lots of extras were provided, kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and utensils etc. quiet neighborhood. The docks were great! Grandkids had a blast swimming in the cove. Great communication with the owner

  • Chad H.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    Very nice place to stay. Plenty of room for everyone and the table in the dining room was big enough and then some for all the family. Views were awesome and it was very quiet cul-de-sac. Found it much easier to back down driveway as it is steep all the way down. Mother in law suite above the garage was perfect for the older kids with a pool table downstairs below the garage. The large table will provide the setting for every family gathering. Perfect place to relax and enjoy your vacation.

  • Jay m.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    This property has so much room! Loved the dining room table - great for games and meals. Screened-in porch was wonderful for early mornings and late nights. The garage apartment was nicely done and QUIET!

  • Keturah B.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    This property was phenominal. Even better than the pics. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of room to spread out and not be in each other's way. I took my salon staff for a team development trip

  • Jason M.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    Few issues prevented it from being good: WiFi wouldn’t work in the garage building or bedrooms, the garage (which was advertised to be able to park in) was full of clutter and the trash cans hadn’t been emptied from the previous guests, and the kitchen cabinets/drawers needed a full overhaul, organization, and cleaning. Lastly, slow drain (shower) and some mold in downstairs bathroom.

  • Stephen C.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    House is nice, description accurate about the walk from the house to the dock, not for any mobility issues.Fire pit setup great, kids did s’mores every night.

  • Andrew C.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    I can't speak highly enough of the property or its owners. They are amazing hosts. The property is gorgeous and well stocked! We were not wanting for anything and the area is quiet with great lake access! We will definitely be back!

  • Walter D.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 19, 2025

    House was very nice set up.description of property wasvery accurate. Steve the manager was very help full on the process checking and out.

  • Dusty R.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 16, 2025

    Awesome house, awesome location, awesome service from the owner! Beautiful location with plenty to do, proximity to Clemson. The only drawback was that there was some cleaning that still needed to be done after check-in, but this issue was minor and quickly remedied. Definitely will be back!

  • Rachel S.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 9, 2025

    We stayed at this magical lake house in Seneca for a holistic wellness retreat amongst friends, and the experience was nothing short of soul-nourishing. Nestled among tall trees with views of the water from every angle, the space offered the perfect balance of peace, privacy, and connection. From sunrise meditations on the dock to evening circles by the fire pit, the land held us gently. The energy of this home — and the lake itself — felt healing, sacred, and expansive.The house itself is incredibly spacious, with plenty of room to gather as a group and just as many cozy nooks to retreat for solitude. Every window frames the natural beauty outside, and the multiple decks, private dock, and lakeside seating make it easy to stay immersed in nature. We laughed, cried, danced, rested, and left feeling truly transformed. If you’re looking for a setting to host deep work, sisterhood, or soul play — this is the place. We’ll be back.

  • Jessica H.

    Submitted Apr 8, 2025

    Stayed Apr 5, 2025

    Steve was very helpful and quick to communicate. The location is perfect and there was a great amount of space for our family!

  • Mark H.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2025

    Stayed Mar 24, 2025

    Roughly ten colleagues and I were in Clemson for a business event. We could not have found a better property. The accommodations and service was first class. The property provided everything we need to work, rest and socially connect. I highly recommend this place. It would also be a great property for a family or friend gathering.

  • Tracey H.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    Our stay was just fantastic! This lakefront property is beautiful and was very clean. Perfect for large family gatherings with plenty of space & fun activity amenities (water boards, game tables, and more. We just wished our stay could have been longer. We would definitely stay at this property again!

  • Submitted Feb 2, 2025

    Stayed Jan 31, 2025

    The property was clean, loaded with everything you need, and gave our large group room for privacy along with lots of time together around the beautiful dining table, the fire pit, and the pool table. Awesome stay and the host was wonderful to work with. Beautiful lake views as well!!

  • Danielle B.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2024

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    We stayed as three families over Christmas and it was magical. Perfect amount of space for all of us. The wood burning fireplace was awesome and they even had it decorated for Christmas. The host was amazing and very informative. Extremely attentive. I would recommend it to anyone.

  • Charles C.

    Submitted Dec 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 18, 2024

    This was an excellent property! We needed a large place for our family stay during our daughter’s graduation. This checked every box. Even my 80 year old dad enjoyed a game of pool in the game room. Our host Steve was very responsive and helpfully. Hope this property is available when our youngest graduates in 2027!

  • Kristin K.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2024

    Stayed Dec 12, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay! The long table was perfect for a large group to eat and hang out. There was plenty of space for our large party. Instructions were great. Owner responded quickly when we thought we had a problem with one of the faucets. Turned out to be user error. Will be back.

  • Butch L.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    Plenty of room. Plenty of needed extras a large family would require. Had Christmas tree so our kids could feel like it was Christmas.

  • Nick J.

    Submitted Nov 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 31, 2024

    I brought down 13 friends from Boston to come see a Clemson football game. It was an absolute blast, check in was super easy, Steve was very communicative, and this is the 2nd time we've stayed at this location. I can't imagine a better lake side getaway for a college football game.

  • Jenny E.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    We had a lovely time! Steve was very responsive and alerted us early when they’d lost power during the hurricane. It all worked out in the end! Perfect distance from Clemson to have a reunion with alumni.

  • BrandiandJarred J.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    Property was great, far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet yet easy to get to town if needed. Great location on in a quiet cove. We arrived a few days after the hurricane so things were still in cleanup mode. House comfortably slept all 13 of us. Owner contacted us to make sure things are going well, and to see if we needed anything.

  • Submitted Oct 10, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    The house was as advertised. Unfortunately, we lost power our first evening due to hurricane Helene so a proper review would be difficult. I will say working with the owner was a very pleasant experience. I would recommend this house.

  • Joy C.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    The group of friends who gathered were from SC and GA. This was the perfect location, size and lay-out for our time together. We would definitely stay here again!!

  • Larry N.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 26, 2024

    Great location, very roomy, Garage accommodations were outstanding especially the downstairs basement with 80 TV & pool table. The screened in porch was very peaceful & relaxing.

  • VICKIE S.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    You’ll get lots of exercise going up and down the stairs. The kids loved the water mat. The pool table room was nice and cool. The large dining table was great for doing puzzles and games. Friends and family enjoyed being off to themselves in the house over the garage.

  • Gary R.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    We had a wonderful time at this property and enjoyed both the home and the lake! Would highly recommend this property for a large family! Truly a great vacation experience!

  • Shelley P.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    Property was exactly like the description and the owner is very responsive. Great entertaining space and great spot on the lake. We will be back!

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