Front of the house, with the lake only 35 yards from the back door
Location: Lavonia, Hartwell Lake, Northeast Mountains, Georgia, USA (1.5 hrs from Atlanta, 2 hrs from Charlotte -GA/SC state line)
Accommodations: Lake House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
*** Fall Special - FOR A LIMITED TIME, STAY 3 NIGHTS & GET THE 4th FOR FREE!!! THE LEAVES ARE JUST NOW STARTING TO TURN AND THE GEORGIA MOUNTAINS ARE ONLY 45 MINUTES AWAY.
ALSO, CHECK OUT THE REDUCED RATES TO ASSIST YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN GETTING AWAY FROM THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF WHAT WE'RE ALL EXPERIENCING!!! VISIT LAKE HARTWELL AND LEARN HOW TO RELAX AGAIN, CHECK OUT THE ADJUSTED NIGHTLY/WEEKLY RATES BELOW AND STAY THE 4th NIGHT FOR FREE ***
Located at the entrance of Paynes Creek (Tugaloo channel marker T28/PC1) in a deep-water cove, a gorgeous view of Hartwell Lake awaits you in this 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2-level, 3000 square foot, newly renovated, waterfront home.
All 3 bedrooms, sunroom, dining area, 37" HDTV and the fully-stocked kitchen are located on the top floor, featuring a pillow-top king-sized bed in the master bedroom, pillow-top queen bed in one guest bedroom and a queen bed/twin bed in the other guest bedroom, with a queen-sized air mattress available. The Sunroom contains a queen-sized sleeper sofa and the dining table overlooks an awesome view of the lake. The two back bedrooms also have a spectacular view of the lake, both with attached decks including bbq grill, deck speakers, table/chairs and a two-person hammock.
In the basement, there is a ping-pong table, darts, TV area, sofa, queen futon sleeper, twin futon chair, washer/dryer, full bathroom and a large wet bar with 6 stools. A fully private outdoor shower, with massaging jets is on the back patio.
From the back door, there is only 35 yards of gentle slope to the water with 178 feet of lake frontage. There's a sandy beach for kids with a deep, low-traffic cove perfect for fishing, swimming and relaxing. A single-slip/lighted covered dock, attached swim ladder and room for sun bathing, with refrigerator, chairs/table and FM radio provide hours of relaxation. There's also a 2-person kayak, floats/rafts/noodles/tubes/life jackets available for use and if you bring your own boat, Rock Springs boat launch is approximately 2 miles away for easy boat access. A Yamaha XLT800 Wave Runner is also available for rent and Harbor Light marina is also only 8 miles away, which will rent pontoon boats.
We love it here and know you will too!
The house is located at 771 Chateau Estates, Lavonia, GA 30553 and is located only 8 miles from I-85/Exit #177, providing a convenient lake location with easy highway access. Shopping is only 35 minutes to Tanger Outlet mall, an hour to the north Georgia waterfalls and the Tugaloo State Park is nearby.
Additional Information:
* All rates include taxes and linens
* Mid-week cleaning offered for an additional charge.
* We accept payment through personal check or money order.
* We accept credit card payment through PayPal for your security
* No pets - No smoking
Email or call for more pictures and information regarding the house.
A 2004 Yamaha 800XLT Wave Runner is also available to rent. If interested, please inquire.
NATIONAL FORESTS totaling 2 million acres are located within an hour. These areas feature hundreds of hiking trails, mountain streams, waterfalls, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, scenic drives, and hundreds of beautiful picnic areas. Several other sights and towns of interest are listed below.
ANDERSON- Shopping mall, restaurants, concerts, CLEMSON- University, botanical gardens, restaurants, CLEVELAND- Cabbage patch kids birthplace & hospital, COMMERCE- Large outlet mall, The Pottery, DAHLONEGA- Gold mine tours, gold panning, gold museum, DILLARD- Antique shops, Dillard house restaurant, stables, ELBERTON- Granite museum, Americas Stonehenge, FRANKLIN- Gem capital of the southeast, ruby mines, HELEN- Alpine village, quaint shops, outlet stores, tubing, HIAWASSEE- Georgia Mountain Fair, "Reach of Song", HIGHLANDS- Mountain town, trails, waterfalls, quaint shops, LAVONIA- Many historic homes, antique market, LONG CREEK- Apple farms, rafting, horseback riding, PENDLETON- Historic town and shops, restaurants, PICKENS- 1000 vendor flea market 7:00am each Wed., SENECA- Stores, restaurants, fast food, TOCCOA- Toccoa falls is higher than Niagara Falls, TRAVELERS REST- Historic site, stagecoach inn, TALLULAH GORGE- Georgia's little Grand Canyon, CHATTOOGA- Wild & scenic river, whitewater rafting, BRASSTOWN BALD- Highest point in GA, trail, WORLD OF ENERGY- Nuclear plant, exhibits, CULASAGA GORGE- Beautiful drive, waterfalls, WHITEWATER FALLS- Highest in the southeast, TABLE ROCK- Trails, horseback riding, golf, CAESAR'S HEAD- Park, dramatic vistas, trails, WHITESIDE MOUNTAIN- Trail to dramatic vistas, CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER-Canoeing, trout stream, FISH HATCHERY- Picnic area, trout fishing, trails, HARTWELL DAM- Tours, picnic area
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Restaurants, Tallulah Gorge, Toccoa Waterfalls, Jet-skiing, Sailing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May-Sep .........$170/nt(3-night minimum) .. or $900/entire week
Oct-Apr .........$125/nt(3-night minimum) .. or $750/entire week
Memorial Day ....$225/nt(3-nt minimum) .. or $1300/entire week
4th of July week(entire week only) ... $1100/wk
Labor Day weekend ..... $200/nt(3-nt minimum)
A cleaning fee of $100 will be charged/rental period.
$200 refundable deposit, when all checks out.
Early check-in and late check-out times
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Front of the house, with the lake only 35 yards from the back door - Hartwell Lake Lodging
- Gentle slope to a single-slip, deep water dock (Payne Creek to Tugaloo River) - Hartwell Lake Lodging
- Back of house, facing lake - private outdoor shower, hammock & BBQ grill - Hartwell Lake Lodging
- Sunroom, with dining table and gorgeous view of the lake
- Full Basement - Wet bar/stools, Stereo, Satellite TV, floats and ping pong table
- Open, fully-stocked kitchen with island
- Taken from kitchen island, to sunroom and view of lake
- Guest bedroom #1, with queen and twin bed, deck just off the bedroom
- Guest bedroom #2, with queen-sized bed
- Master bedroom, king-sized bed and deck with gorgeous view of lake
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