THE LAKE HARTWELL HOUSE • Private Dock • Beautiful Views • Family Friendly

Fairplay, South Carolina
$722 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 4

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 8

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Night 2 nights

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Spacious Lake Hartwell Retreat – Private Dock, Boat Slip & Room for the Whole Family

Escape to Lake Hartwell and enjoy our spacious 4,200-square-foot, three-story home, designed for family vacations, Clemson weekends, boating trips, and relaxing getaways with friends.

Located in Fair Play, South Carolina, we're less than 90 minutes from Atlanta and approximately 25 minutes from Clemson. With a private dock and boat slip, multiple decks, seasonal lake views, firepit, large entertaining spaces, and plenty of room to spread out, this is a wonderful place to gather and enjoy time together.

Gather, Cook & Entertain

The heart of the home is our spacious, fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Whether you're preparing a quick breakfast before heading to the lake or cooking dinner for the entire family, you'll have plenty of room.

The kitchen features an oversized refrigerator/freezer, five-burner gas range, pot filler, double apron-front sink, dishwasher, wet bar, and wine cooler.

Step directly onto the deck and fire up the large gas grill for an easy outdoor dinner.

Our large dining room features an oversized table that seats 6 guests, making it perfect for family dinners, celebrations, card games, and evenings spent together.

After dinner, relax in the comfortable living room with a gas fireplace, TV, and stereo.

Plenty of Room to Spread Out

With bedrooms located throughout the home, families and groups can enjoy time together while still having their own space.

Third-Floor Primary Suite
A peaceful retreat with a king bed and seasonal views toward Lake Hartwell. The private ensuite bathroom features a beautiful claw-foot soaking tub, dual vanities, separate water closet, and walk-in shower.

Second-Floor Primary Suite
Queen bed, private ensuite bathroom, and direct access to the deck. Step outside and unwind on the swing while enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The ensuite includes a Jacuzzi tub, dual vanities, separate water closet, and walk-in shower.

Second-Floor Bedroom
Daybed accommodating up to two guests, direct access to a private deck with a swing, and a shared Jack-and-Jill bathroom.

Second-Floor Queen Bedroom
Queen bed with direct access to the deck and hammock. Shares the Jack-and-Jill bathroom.

Main-Floor Bedroom
Queen bed with convenient access to a half bath.

More Spaces to Enjoy

Downstairs you'll find an additional bar and gathering area with direct access to the backyard, covered patio, and firepit—a favorite spot for relaxing after a day on the lake.

Love outdoor cooking In addition to the large gas grill on the upper deck, the ground level has a boil pot, perfect for creating your own Low Country boil.


Your Own Private Dock & Boat Slip

A short walk takes you down to our private dock and boat slip on Lake Hartwell, where you can enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, or simply relaxing by the water.

Please note: The walk between the house and dock is short but steep. It may be challenging for elderly guests or anyone with mobility limitations. We want guests to be aware of this before booking.

Close to Clemson & an Easy Escape from Atlanta

Spend your days boating on Lake Hartwell, enjoy a Clemson football weekend, gather around the firepit in the evening, or simply relax on one of the decks.

With **4,200 square feet of living space, multiple outdoor areas, two primary suites, a private dock and boat slip, and plenty of room for family and friends**, our Lake Hartwell home offers the space to slow down, reconnect, and make some great memories together.

Come enjoy your Lake Hartwell getaway—we'd love to host you!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • 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 First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 4200 Sq Ft (390 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Limited Onsite Parking (max 2 Spaces) Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

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

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Climbing Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Games Music Library Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 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 Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Liz H.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    The house is perfect for a large family or group. We enjoyed our stay. The weak points, for the owner's knowledge, were understocked kitchen supplies (no storage containers with lids, almost empty saran wrap or aluminum foil), uncomfortable beds and old smelling comforters, large spiders all around the decking(could be power washed with the house prep), aged outdoor furniture and weathered cushions, the pot filler above the stove served rusted water, carpet stains. The lake access is not on the property as it appears in the photos. The living area on the 3rd floor should be clearly stated for the elderly.

  • Brenda J.

    Submitted May 20, 2025

    Stayed May 7, 2025

    We enjoyed 4 days celebrating our grandson 's earning his Master 's degree. The house was comfortable although the steps were a bit of aa problem for some of the older people but we had a great time.

  • Shawn C.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    We stayed for a weekend concert. House was lovely and fully stocked with any necessities we needed. We brought our own groceries and found all the utensils and such we needed. Very large and cozy house. Would stay again for sure.

  • Yve K.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2024

    Stayed Jun 16, 2024

    Great property with fun spots to gather outside. Kitchen & living area are on the top floor. Property is about 30 minute drive to most shopping or dinning. Nice, quiet area. The kids enjoyed swimming off the boat slips.

  • Terry G.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2023

    Stayed Jun 22, 2023

    Some uncleanliness in kitchen area and bugs in tubs. Air conditioner failed on main floor which made gathering, cooking, and eating difficult. Also meant one bedroom and bath were not usable. We were asked to avoid using another bath because of existing damage to the tub. Owner responded by phone but did not come to the property to attempt to solve the problem.

  • P F.

    Submitted Dec 13, 2022

    Stayed Nov 16, 2022

    Enjoyed our weekend and this home from start to finish. The hosts were very accommodating and very quick to respond! Plenty of space for everyone in our group. Highly recommend!

  • Rickey O.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2022

    Stayed Jul 7, 2022

    The home was beautiful. It's not directly on the lake, nor is their a lake view as new developments are blocking the lake view now. Everything was great until we left for a few hours, returned to cockroaches covering our fruit and food left on the kitchen counter. It was extremely disappointing. The homeowner was very communicative which was appreciated but the roaches...we are all praying we didn't take any travelers home. She did say that this problem will be corrected on Monday, so if this is corrected definitely a nice property

  • Amanda M.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2022

    Stayed Jul 1, 2022

    We had family that came into town from FL and TN. Lots of room to entertain and we had a really good time! We were able to watch the community fireworks, it was a great time! It is a beautiful home and we appreciate the hospitality. There were a handful of things that came up during our stay, we notified Laurie and made her aware so she could take care of them. She was very responsive leading up to our stay and even as we were leaving.

  • Mafalda C.

    Submitted May 16, 2022

    Stayed May 12, 2022

    We rented the house for our daughter’s graduation from Clemson. It was convenient, had plenty of room, the host was responsive and we enjoyed our stay.

  • Anthony H.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2022

    Stayed Dec 26, 2021

    We stayed here for the last week of 2021 into the new year. The view was pretty decent since the leaves had mostly fallen. There were lots of dead and alive ladybugs and stink bugs in the house. Also there were a few roaches over the course of our stay. The house is very large and was easy for the 8 of us to have out own spaces. The walk to the dock is very steep as noted in the description of the property. 2 of the 3 faucets in the kitchen leak. One toilet seat was broken and the jacuzzi didn't work either. It took multiple days to get a response about the jacuzzi and I was just told. It worked when I was there last. I'll ask my husband about it no further correspondence. There is a golf cart in the garage but, it is not allowed to be used by renters. All in all if it hadn't been for the bugs it would have been a very nice place.

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$722+
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