The Best Times at Lake Hartwell - Large Lake House near Clemson w/Pontoon Rental

Townville, South Carolina
$770 avg/night
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 13

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This Lake Hartwell waterfront, six-bedroom home is perfect for family gatherings and get-togethers. Located on a wide cove, this area is perfect for the family who loves water sports. Down the gentle hill, the dock is equipped with a covered slip. A beautiful pontoon boat with 115 hp engine is available to rent (at an additional fee-pontoon not available during winter, December 1- February 28). There is also space on the dock for two additional boats. Two kayaks and a stand-up paddle board are available to explore the lake. Enjoy the beautiful views of the lake from the house while relaxing on the deck.
The modern lake house includes a large living area with a fireplace, hardwood floors, and 65” SmartTV with DirecTV making your game day gathering complete! There is a gaming table/bar, a dart board, as well as board games for the whole family to enjoy. The large, well-equipped kitchen features entertaining essentials and opens to the dining area, and the grills on the deck provide the perfect arena for the family grill-master.
For your convenience, there is a laundry room with an additional refrigerator as well as a bright sunroom, bedroom and bathroom on the main floor. Upstairs, the impressive master suite has a king bed, private bathroom with a garden tub and separate shower, as well as an adjoining kids’ room that sleeps three. Down the hall, you’ll find three additional bedrooms – two with queen beds, one with a king—and a full bathroom.
Just a few miles off I-85, Exit 11, this quiet property is conveniently located to Clemson University, restaurants, and shopping.
This comfortable home is ideal for large families with children, football weekends, and get-togethers with friends. The Best Times await you at the lake!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Note From Host: Security Deposit May Be Lost If Smoke Is Detected Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 13

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Lauren C.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    This property is stunning and very well kept. It is right on the lake and a short drive to Clemson University. You'll come in the back way and avoid a ton of traffic. The beds are extremely comfortable and there is plenty of sitting and eating room. It's a great place for a family vacation.

  • Katie O.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    We had an absolutely amazing time during our Clemson vacation! This is a wonderful host--very responsive, was able to accommodate a change in dates for us, and just overall very friendly. The house is extremely well-equipped with everything you might need. Love that there was an extra fridge so we could keep all our drinks cold and still have plenty of room for groceries. The pontoon boat is a MUST if you are staying here! We had a blast and they make it as easy as possible even if you've never driven a boat before. Also, this house is immaculately clean. Like, staying on the lake in SC, you expect a bug or two but there was NOTHING it was pristine! Beds are comfy, AC is easily controlled both upstairs and down, plenty of parking, nice TVs, wonderful kitchen, pretty views, easy to find even in the dark...I could go on and on! We will definitely stay here next time we're in town. Thank you!

  • Nicole K.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Amazing place to stay for the weekend before a big football game ! We had 3 adult couples and 4 teenager girls and had way more than enough room! The house was beautiful , extremely clean and well stocked. We loved spending time on the boat and on the dock. The extra fridge in the laundry came in super handy with all of our tailgate food as well. Our communication with the owners prior to our stay was also very timely and attentive. They make everything so easy ! Thank you for a great stay; we will definitely be back !

  • David S.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    great getaway for a week with family...

  • Wildman 5.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    This was the best property we have ever stayed at. The house has everything you need. In the pass we have tsken pot snd pans with us, but you don't need them The kitchen is well stocked with spices and other condiments. They have a snoker., a barrell grill and a 4 burner flatop. All clean and worked perfectly. The smoker is big enough to cook 3 racks of ribs and 16 chicken thighs. The lake deck is awesome. If you kids they will love the floating mat. The master bedroom has a small room that has bunkbeds fir two children. Shopping is cery essy Ingles is 12-15 minutes. Anderson is about 25 minutes and there is an Academy annd SAMs Club. Found out later there was a WhatABurger there also. Missed out on thst. We are making plans to ho next year. We were 6 adults and 4 kids and 1 boxer dog. Plenty of room have personal space. Thanks Rick and Johanne

  • Sandy F.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    We had such a good time. The house was comfortable and well stocked for our entire family. We loved just floating in the lake or sitting on the dock together. The neighborhood and lake area are quiet and safe for kids. We will be back next summer!

  • David D.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed May 28, 2025

    Amazing location and super nice house very clean with plenty of nice outside eating area. Beautiful yard leading to dock with amazing views. Highly recommend renting the pontoon boat as we did for touring the lake. Was an amazing vacation.

  • Frank M.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 7, 2025

    Fantastic lake retreat with lots of room and a pontoon boat for a small additional cost. Beautiful and well taken care of property. Owners are super nice and responsive.

  • Jennifer C.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    The house was fantastic. Perfect for large families. The gathering/ eating areas were awesome with large kitchen and a great blackstone to cook on. The dock and area of the lake are picture perfect. The ability to rent the boat directly from the owners was so convenient and the pontoon was a great size, clean, ran great, and was an absolute hit with everyone. We would all highly recommend this house and will be back again ourselves. Johanna was great to deal with!

  • Michael S.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    The property was as advertised, very well outfitted for a family gathering. The accommodations were terrific, The home was neat and clean and provided all the everything needed to make the stay enjoyable to all ages and interests.

  • Emily B.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Our group of 6 really enjoyed this house. The layout was great for us, with the bedrooms all feeling very cozy and quiet. (It's worth noting that the bunk bed room is only accessible THROUGH the master bedroom, which wasn't an issue for us but I don't know if we realized that ahead of time). The kitchen was well stocked with cooking pans and utensils. We enjoyed all the different seating areas, from the screen porch to outdoor dining table and the cozy living room. We also enjoyed relaxing on the dock (and a few folks went for a chilly swim!) Even though the neighbor houses seem quite close, the layout of the house and windows gave us a sense of privacy.

  • David P.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 9, 2024

    Our family of 10 stayed for 5 nights and found everything provided to be thoughtful and generous. The dock and the pontoon boat were the highlights, and we used the boat every day of our stay. Swimming next to the dock was enjoyable, as was the use of the kayaks and paddle board. There were a couple of minor problems that were dealt with promptly by the host to our satisfaction. At one point we had 6 cars parked in the driveway and there was ample room for all of them. We used to have a lakehouse on Hartwell lake and our stay brought back pleasant memories.

  • Sue R.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    We had an amazing time at this property. It was plenty big enough, extremely clean, and one of the most well stocked VRBO’s I’ve done. Everything about the process was so easy from checking in to check out and everything in between. The property itself is phenomenal, a great location, hanging on the dock was a blast as was taking the boat out a few times for strolls around the lake. I can’t see enough good things about our stay and the property itself. We will definitely be looking to book it again one day.

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$770+
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