Vacation Rentals by Owner

Awesome House

Guest: Camp Stickbone (Tampa, Fl)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/21/11

This is the best house I have ever rented. Camp Stickbone, as we call ourselves, is a family/friend reunion of 24 adults and kids and this was our best time ever. There is plenty of room to spread around and feel like you have space to spare. The house is immaculate with all the tools you need to feel like you're at home. The play room downstairs is right out of a Pottery Barn Catalog and is adjacent to another huge TV room that all the kids realaxed in after a long day in the water. The grounds are perfect, from the volleyball court to the beach with kayaks waiting for you. The kids loved jumping off the dock and playing in the secluded waters of the cove, allowing the parents to know the kids were safe at all times. There is not a lot of boat traffic and we were there the 4th of July week! I can not say enough goods things about this place. We thoroughly enjoyed some sightseeing and hiking in the area but it was hard to leave this beatuiful house for too long. If there is a better place than the Maloney House for a family vacation I don't believe it to be true. Camp Stickbone will return in two years!!! Can't Wait!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

April 2011 Wedding

Guest: Wedding April 2011 (Rock Hill, SC)
Date of Stay: 04/19/11 Review Submitted: 08/31/11

We had our wedding here in April 2011 and it was perfect. We got so many compliments on the property for the service. The property owners and managers went above and beyond to help us with anything we needed for the house. We give it an A++++++!!! We hope to come back for our anniversary next April because we loved the property so much. Thanks again y'all!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We couldn't have asked for more!

Guest: VS (Simpsonville, SC)
Date of Stay: 01/18/11 Review Submitted: 02/11/11

I found The Maloney House by simply searching for rental property on Lake Keowee, and I'm thrilled I found it! It was the perfect place for our brand new women's conference. As a matter of fact, we're planning on coming back for two more conferences this year! It was everything it advertised...and more. Spacious and comfortable, and well-appointed. The entire house was spotless, the decor was lovely, and the kitchen had everything you can imagine. The property manager was kind and helpful, even to the point of sharing her own personal cell number for questions or concerns. I highly recommend The Maloney House and can't wait to return later this year!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

A perfect week

Guest: And Baby Makes 30 (Cincinnati, OH)
Date of Stay: 12/26/10 Review Submitted: 01/05/11

Our family (all 30 of us) gets together each Christmas (or shortly thereafter). Each year we have found ourselves looking for a home that works for families with young children, families with teenagers and folks in their late 60's to early 70's. It's tough to find a place that is truly accommodating for all, but this last Christmas we finally did it! The Maloney Lake House was large enough to allow us to have family meals (cooked in a spectacular kitchen) together rather than eating in shifts AND to allow the kids (or adults) to find a quiet corner for games or reading. The backyard (before it rained) was great for football with the younger kids. The nearby area provided a nice opportunity for hiking and a visit to the World of Energy. Everyone was comfortable in this home and I often heard comments that "they thought of everything". How true! Whenever I looked for anything ...ANYTHING... I found it, right where it made sense to have it. The family that owns this home has put a lot of thought into making it as comfortable and welcoming as possible and far exceeded our expectations of what a vacation rental could be. The whole process has been a pleasure. I cannot recommend it highly enough. We look forward to our return visit.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Everything we wanted and MORE!

Guest: Phillip S. (Sanford NC)
Date of Stay: 11/03/10 Review Submitted: 11/16/10

We are a group of Clemson graduates who graduated between the years of 2002 and 2008. We decided to have our yearly reunion at the house and it proved to be perfect. There were 20 of us staying at the property and we had more than enough room to keep everyone more than happy (that is without even utilizing the apartment above the garage). The house has plenty of room for social activities and more than enough out and about the property. There is a fire pit down by the beach that proves perfect for a night sitting around the fire swapping stories of the past and present. Realistically the house is around 25 minutes from Clemson with traffic in Seneca; no traffic it takes about 20 minutes. We have stayed at other houses throughout the Clemson/Seneca/Six MIle/Anderson area and this one has not only proved to be the nicest, but has proved to be a GREAT deal. Check in was easy and checkout even easier. We were met on our arrival Wednesday and given the walk around. She was VERY pleasant and very helpful in pointing out the ins and outs of the house (as it is HUGE). For check out we just stripped the beds, took the trash out and ensured we left everything like we found it. I would highly recommend this property for anyone with groups between 14-28 people. Rest assured we will use it again next year. A true can't miss! GO TIGERS!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Maloney Lake House

Guest: Bob (Evans, GA)
Date of Stay: 10/06/10 Review Submitted: 10/14/10

Superb location, awesome house, beautifully appointed, exceptionally organized & wonderfully managed. Our stay could not have been better. This was our second long weekend at the Maloney Lake House. The house was perfect for 12 fellows on a golf vacation. We look forward to returning.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great extended family vacation house

Guest: FamilyTime (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 08/27/10 Review Submitted: 09/13/10

We had a great weekend on Lake Keowee, and the owners were great to work with. Plenty of room for everyone, including several living areas to give the kids some privacy :) Everything was clean and the property was just as descriptions/photos represented. Packing will be even lighter next time, as the house had everything we needed, floats, beach towels, life jackets and more. The boat was great too, our kids loved tubing and learning to ski. Thaks again, looking forward to our next stay.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Guest: Kathy N. (Simpsonville, SC)
Date of Stay: 09/03/09 Review Submitted: 09/03/09

What a fabulous family reunion we had at your beautiful lake house! 23 family members from near and far enjoyed such a wonderful time together! We reminisced about old memories and made some new ones! We even traveled across the cove and had an old fashioned clambake on the beach! Thanks for sharing your lovely home with us!

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09 K CREW VACA

Guest: The K CREW (Virginia)
Date of Stay: 08/15/09 Review Submitted: 08/24/09

What an amazing time we had here. All of the adults (18 ranging in age from 18-53) have made many comments about how awesome this vacation was. From boating to swimming to playing volleyball and the many other activities we did the fun was never ending. The kids (7 ranging in age from 1 month-8) really enjoyed the play room and the secret room as well as the lake and outdoor fun. From a family who enjoys the water and usually spends our family vacation on the ocean somewhere this one ranks at the top for most if not all. We even talked about how we wouldn't mind returning for another one sometime in the future. This is the perfect spot for a small ( 25-30) family reunion/vacation. The house is spacious enough that you aren't walking over each other and can have your own space when needed. The lake is absolutely by far the best. The water is clear and pristine and while we were there very quiet. Which made it that much more enjoyable. It was like we had it all to ourselves. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a place where 25-30 people could be under one roof yet not under anyones foot.

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Guest: Ron Strauss (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/11/09 Review Submitted: 06/11/09

We used your spectacular house for our family's reunion to celebrate our mom's 90th birthday. We had 30 people attend, some from as far away as Seattle, WA. The facility was first class and our crowd had a blast. The design of this house is ideal for a family type event and offers lots of diversions with fishing, volleyball, badminton, boating, kayaking, etc. The Maloney family was most helpful in making this event a success. Thank you!

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/06/08

Thank you so much for a fantastic week. The house was incredible and perfectly outfitted. You've thought of everything. We ranged in age from 2-79 years old and everyone agreed it was our best vacation ever! Everyone is clamoring to go back next year. Thanks again, Carolyn McCarthy

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/08 Review Submitted: 05/28/08

This was absolutely hands down the most beautiful rental home we've ever seen. Our family had a marvelous time fixing dinners together in the massive kitchen, eating together on the grand porch overlooking the Lake, fishing off the huge dock, racing kayaks around the cove, swimming and roasting marshmallows by the fire on the private beach and so many other memories we shared- all in a place with more then ample room for 17 of us. It's not often you find a place where an entire extended family can be together comfortably under one roof. We will most definately return!

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Guest: Alice Anne Sander_HAC105935 (Gainesville, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 09/09/07

Best rental property on Lake Keowee! We rent a house every year and haven't had one any nicer or with better amenities. We had lots of extended family coming and going because of a family wedding and Labor Day weekend, and never felt crowded. Particularly good house for multi-generations. While some play volleyball or enjoy the lake, it is easy for others to watch from the back porch. Georgeous views. Great boat and equipment. Owners very helpful!

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Guest: Emily G._HAC89170 (Charleston, SC)
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/04/07

We enjoyed our stay at your beautiful home while celebrating my daughter's graduation from Clemson. It was nicely decorated and had lots of room for our extended family that stayed with us. The kitchen was spacious and we had tons of seating for our graduation party. We enjoyed the sunrises over the lake and had fun taking the kayaks out. It was so nice that the linens were provided. The Maloneys were a delightful family to deal with and very efficient in responding to any questions and in returning our deposit. We enjoyed it very much and highly recommend it for anyone else looking for a fun family spot on the lake. We hope to come again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/07 Review Submitted: 05/13/07

Michael: I will always treasure the times I spent with your Mom at this lakehouse. I have forwarded this connection to all my children, and hope we will be able to avail ourselves of this fantastic vacation home. Love to all the family. Jane.

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Guest: Cathy Esler_HAC86478 (Ft.Lauderdale, Fl)
Date of Stay: 05/01/07 Review Submitted: 05/12/07

Great place for a reunion or just a get together with family or friends. Very relaxing and peaceful, it can be great fun and joyful. We had a wonderful time, every time!!!

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