Vacation Rentals by Owner

Georgia Sisters and family LOVED this home!

Guest: Nana at the Lake (Lake Cherokee and Athens Georgia)
Date of Stay: 04/05/12 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

We had seen pictures on line and knew this was a beautiful home but, "in person", it exceeded our expectations! My daughters were at Lake Cherokee for my wedding that took place across the lake at my fiancee's lake home, so much of our time was spent here. However, the girls liked this home so much that they are very seriously considering renting it for a week later in the summer. We would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for .... beautiful, spacious, clean, great views, pristine lake....and more... We gave it five stars but would give it six if we could! !

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

Fall Break Weekend

Guest: Richardson (Orangeburg)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11 Review Submitted: 10/23/11

This vacation home far exceeded our every expectation!!! We had the most wonderful family time! The house, the view, the EVERYTHING was without a doubt SPECTACULAR!!!

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

July 10-17, 2011

Guest: cc c.
Date of Stay: 07/10/11 Review Submitted: 07/27/11

This lakehouse provided us with one of the most memorable vacations we have had. The pictures online were very accurate, but the house itself was much more impressive. It was very clean and well maintained. We had three families staying in the house and the layout of the house was perfect for all of us. The kids loved hanging out in the basement playing ping pong and just having their own space. We spent our days fishing on the lake and just floating around in the warm water. We spent a day whitewater rafting which was one of the many highlights of the trip. The weather couldn't have been better and we were able to take in some of the sights of the local falls and scenery. You can't beat the quietness of the lake in the early morning hours and the beautiful sunsets at night...it was a truly relaxing vacation. Thank you Marc for allowing us to stay in your home. We hope to return next summer and do it all over again!

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

The Hatfield's

Guest: Tammi (St. Augustine)
Date of Stay: 06/26/11 Review Submitted: 07/12/11

we had a truly wonderful time. we enjoyed sitting on the dock with our vodka and tonics watching all the boats go by. We played alot of ping pong the only down side was the floats were damaged so we could not take them out on the lake and we did not bring water shoes to walk in the water off the steps before going into the deep part of the lake. We will be looking for another place next year same time frame and will keep you in mind. Thank you again for the great time. Rich and Tammi Hatfield;

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Hatfield's

Guest: Tammi (St. Augustine)
Date of Stay: 06/26/11 Review Submitted: 07/12/11

we had a truly wonderful time. we want to give Marc a special thanks for allowing us to bring our dog Ms. Raven who had a blast. For an old girl she was a champ climbling the water falls and all the hikes we took her on. we enjoyed sitting on the dock with our vodka and tonics watching all the boats go by. We played alot of ping pong and Raven was our ball catcher. the only down side was the floats were damaged so we could not take them out on the lake and we did not bring water shoes to walk in the water off the steps before going into the deep part of the lake. We will be looking for another place next year same time frame and will keep you in mind. Thank you again for the great time. Rich and Tammi Hatfield; and Raven

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners.

Pre-Back to school Vacation

Guest: Scot (Greenville, SC, US)
Date of Stay: 08/13/10 Review Submitted: 08/18/10

The pictures (although nice) do not do this place justice. Breath taking views and upgraded amenities. It was wonderful. Open floor plan, with rooms for everyone. Great family setting and nice quiet lake. From the dock, canoes and lake to the pool table and indoor setting. The perfect family get away. With so much located near by. Boat and hike at Joccasse, climb Table Rock, explore the dozens of waterfalls. The list is endless. Planning a repeat for next year. THANK YOU for the use of your lovely house. Sincerely Scot A. Szymanski

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

Lake Cherokee Waterfront Mountain Home

Guest: Deannie (York, SC)
Date of Stay: 07/25/10 Review Submitted: 08/18/10

The website for this lake home is excellent and true to life. It gives so much detail and even though the pictures look good, upon arrival you will find the inside decor is more beautiful than the pictures. This gorgeous lake house is so spacious with a beautiful view of the lake. It has a large screened porch overlooking the lake which is so enjoyable. The house is immaculate and well kept. The decor is absolutely gorgeous with all the comforts of home. The bedrooms are so comfortable and tastefully decorated. It is a great house for family and can accommodate so many. The basement is so large and beautifully decorated with a most unique pool table. The landscaping around the house is so incredible. So much detail was given when this house was designed and built. The lake is great for swimming, kyacking and canoeing A truly gorgeous vacation home for a family retreat. I would highly recommend this getaway to anyone who wants to relax and enjoy time away from home!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Private Lake Getaway

Guest: John and Wanda (Greenville SC)
Date of Stay: 05/11/10 Review Submitted: 06/02/10

My wife and I felt the description of the house lived up to expectation and then some. The main area of the house is great for couples. The hous was clean and the landscaping made it easy to get to and from the dock. Canoes and a kayak made lake paddling a joy. We booked only several days before departure and Marc, the owner, made that a smooth transaction. All types of info regarding the house and surroundings were available. There is plenty of room even for larger families. A great vacation for a reasonable price.

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

Great house on great lake

Guest: John and Wanda (Greenville SC)
Date of Stay: 05/11/10 Review Submitted: 06/02/10

The house exceeded our expectations. We were a bit concerned about the size (we are a couple), but the layout was great in that the main floor had everything a couple would need: kitchen/dining/living area, master bedroom/bath, a screened porch with a view of the lake all around and even a half bath. Upstairs were bedrooms we didn't need but would be great for families. For even bigger families there is a full basement where several could sleep. The pool table in the basement is a REAL pool table. Lake Cherokee is a small lake and great for paddlers. The house has canoes and a kayak available. The house was clean and the grounds were well maintained. It was relatively easy to get to the dock from the house. We are last-minute travelers and Marc, the owner, made it easy to navigate through payment and paperwork. Overall a wonderful week of relaxation.

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

Lake Cherokee

Guest: challenge (summerville)
Date of Stay: 04/22/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/10

Our family would highly recommend this piece of property on Lake Cherokee. You will be pleasantly surprised by the quality, cleanliness, and overall beauty of this home. The downstairs area offers a pool/ping pong table, large TV and plenty of sleeping space. Our teenage boys loved this part of the house! My particular favorite part of the home was the large screened-in porch off the family room area. This offered a beautiful view of the lake and was a perfect place to sit, relax and read a good book. There is so much to do in this area...waterfalls, hiking, sightseeing, fishing, canoeing, swimming or just enjoy the beautiful scenery. You will NOT be disappointed with your stay at this mountain retreat. Guaranteed!

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

Lake Cherokee Watefront Home

Guest: challenge (summerville)
Date of Stay: 04/22/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/10

This lakefront property was top notch! It was spacious, very tidy, beautiful, comfortable and overall a perfect place for a family gathering. Our children enjoyed the downstairs area as it had a pool/ping pong table, large TV and plenty of sleeping area. The porch off the family room had a lovely view of the lake and offered a quiet place to sit and relax. Our family would highly recommend this property and would love to visit Lake Cherokee in the future.

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

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/09/09 Review Submitted: 09/09/09

Marc, I want to thank you for a wonderful vacation - your home with all the amenities was the perfect place for our late summer vacation. All of us felt entertained, comfortable and relaxed - the lake residents even celebrated the holiday with a joy-filled parade on the water. My grandson loved it!

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Guest: Bob & Lorrie Provost (Greenville SC)
Date of Stay: 08/05/09 Review Submitted: 08/05/09

We are neighbor's of the above property on lake Cherokee. With Ourselves and 5 married children and 14 grandchildren there are 26 on our annual vacation. So we rented 255 Jumping Branch for our vacation. Great Place!! There house is beautiful and of cource we love the lake which we consider our own. If you rent this house knock on our door at 259 Jumping Branch and we'll be glad to welcome you to the lake.

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Guest: Mary Felak (North Augusta, SC)
Date of Stay: 05/04/09 Review Submitted: 05/04/09

Our stay in March 2009 was a wonderful experience. Even with cold/rainy weather my family and I were able to find things to do whether it was watch a movie, play a board game or just have conversations. It was a great family bonding time with our adult children. The house was very well kept, with wonderful furnishings and spectacular views with porches to sit and enjoy the scenery. We all had fun playing ping pong too! Even with the bad weather we still managed to catch some fish and go out in the canoe during a break in the clouds. All in all it was a very fun time and we would definatley visit again!

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Guest: Ruth and Don Heringa (Wingdale, NY)
Date of Stay: 09/15/08 Review Submitted: 09/15/08

What a beautiful place! What a perfect location and lake!everything is exactly as described and even nicer. We enjoyed our stay so very much. we loved relaxing in the warm water, the canoe rides,reading on the screened in porch, and playing pool downstairs. it was also close enough to clemson for our son to be able to visit and enjoy with us. we recommend highly, and hope to return. Don and Ruth Heringa

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/30/08

We had a great time at the house. Fishing was good. We canoed the entire lake. It is so beautiful. I enjoyed swimming in the lake and playing pool and cooking in the spacious kitchen. A very relaxing vacation.

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Guest: Jill Wyatt_HAC115395 (Greenville, SC)
Date of Stay: 11/01/07 Review Submitted: 11/26/07

We had a beautiful Thanksgiving Holiday at Jumping Branch - The trees were colorful, the air was cool, and the fish were biting. The home was perfect for our family and a good time was had by all.

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Guest: The Eurys (Concord NC)
Date of Stay: 11/01/07 Review Submitted: 11/07/07

Dear Marc and Sharon, We had a wonderful time at your lake house. Your home is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The kids enjoyed playing pool and ping pong. My son loved canoeing on the the lake with his dad. They even caught a few fish. My daughter and I enjoyed shopping in Seneca and Highlands. I would have been content just to sit and read on your fabulous screened porch. There's so much to do and see in the area and we ran out of time so we'll definitely make plans to stay again.

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Guest: Paul Clark (Sunderland, UK)
Date of Stay: 11/01/07 Review Submitted: 11/03/07

Dear Marc and Sharon, Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed staying in your home this summer. The house is beautiful and the nine of us were able to relax and really enjoy the tranquillity of the Lake. We would be happy to share our experiences with other prospective travellers from the UK - please just drop me a line. The house is beautifully furnished and very well equipped. Canoeing round the Lake was a real pleasure and made all the more pleasant by the warm welcome we received from many of the neighbours. The near-by waterfalls are spectacular. If you are looking to get away from it all, then this is certainly the place!

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Guest: Jay & Cheree Crawford (Cumming, GA)
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/22/07

Marc, Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your home. It was a pleasure to work with you. Everything was exactly as described. Our family is looking forward to visiting again, and we will definitely tell our friends about your lovely home.

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Guest: The Brockman Family (Phoenix, AZ)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/13/07

Dear Marc & Sharon, It was so very good to take the family back "home" to the east. Your lakeside home was warm, inviting and a needed retreat! We had so much fun, and hope to retire in this area. We also wish to thank you for your speedy replies and correspondence throughout our planning stages. It was truy a perfect vacation. Thank you, The Brockmans', Pheonix, Arizona

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Guest: Linda Cutler (North Port, Florida)
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/24/07

Dear Marc, I read all your previous emails and agree that your home offers a delightful get-away. I must add that the nicest part of planning this trip was having the pleasure to work with you. You were very helpful and informative. My friends and I will definitely tell all our friends about your home. Thanks again.

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Guest: Katz Family (Winter Park, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/03/07

We had a wonderful family vacation. The house was the perfect size for our family and two kids and my sister's family and three kids. They spent the week swimming in the lake, canoeing and boating. The house is far enough off the beaten path . . . to feel secluded . . . yet close enough to drive to whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and Highlands. The internet connection worked great and allowed us to plan our day trips.

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Guest: Stan Mazzagotte (Glenville, WV)
Date of Stay: 05/01/07 Review Submitted: 05/28/07

WOW! Picture purrfect! We loved the lake house, the area. Very nice & spacious home with all the modern needs, big screen TV, Hi-speed internet. A beautiful lake view, a quiet laid back community. Marc and Sharon have all the special touches, the decor, comfortable beds and a well equipped kitchen, Thank you! Stan and Paula

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/06 Review Submitted: 11/19/06

We had a fabulous time at the lake house. It was just as beautiful as the pictures on the website. The amenities were great. This was the perfect place to just relax and celebrate our anniversary. We will definitely be back. The area is beautiful!

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Guest: Sally Comollo (Mt. Pleasant, SC)
Date of Stay: 11/01/06 Review Submitted: 11/16/06

The house on Lake Cherokee is beautiful! We thoroughly enjoyed the relaxing fall weekend, looking out over the lake from such a lovely house. Thank you!

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Guest: Jim & Deannie Carter (York, SC)
Date of Stay: 10/01/06 Review Submitted: 10/26/06

Marc, your lake house was more beautiful than we thought it would be. The pictures on the website were quite good but we were pleasantly surprised that the house was so elegant. We had such a relaxing week with gorgeous weather--lots of warm sunshine, cool winds, and gentle rains. We had a great mixture of weather for the week which helped the fall leaves change their colors more each day which created such a spectacular view from the screened porch--my favorite place! We highly recommend your house to anyone who wants to have a very enjoyable and relaxing getaway in the South Carolina mountains. We definitely will visit again! Thanks for allowing us to share your wonderful home.

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Guest: The McClellans (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/01/06 Review Submitted: 10/04/06

We thoroughly enjoyed your beautiful home over our recent long family weekend! It's immaculate, has every amenity, so comfortable, and the view is awesome. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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Guest: Anne and Steve (Hampton, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 09/01/06 Review Submitted: 09/17/06

Marc, My wife and I want to thank you for the wonderful time we had at your Lake House. The home is far above your average rental home. The decor and amenities are superb. The views are tremendous, and we enjoyed the numerous day trips to surrounding areas. Fishing from the dock was excellent and I will be back when the fish grow some. Your neighbors made us feel welcome and we liked the area so well we looked at a home for sale on the Lake. We highly reccommend this area in general and your home particularly for a restful vacation. We will be back soon as fall should be a beautiful array of color on the lake. Anne and Steve

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Guest: Priscilla Brow (Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 09/01/06 Review Submitted: 09/10/06

Marc, Thanks for a great stay at your lakefront home! I went through an exhaustive search trying to find the perfect vacation home for myself and seven friends who were looking to get away from the pressures of corporate life for a few days. Your house was beautiful and offered tons of amentities. It far exceeded our expectations. You have thought of everything to make the stay as comfortable, fun, and worry free as possible. We look forward to renting from you again in the future. Thanks! Priscilla Brown Dallas, TX

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Guest: Palermo Family (Concord, NC)
Date of Stay: 08/01/06 Review Submitted: 08/24/06

Marc, we have had some wonderful vactions this year, and our week at the lake house ranks right at the top. It is so nice to truly relax, and enjoy beautiful surroundings like these. We enjoyed the lake, especially the kayaks, and the hiking and waterfalls nearby was great. The house itself had all the amenities, and was very clean. We look forward to coming back in the future. Thanks, Palermo Family

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Guest: Jack & Ann McElroy (Orlando, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/01/06 Review Submitted: 06/28/06

Your home on Lake Cherokee was wonderful. It was beautiful and very comfortable. I rarely sleep well when away from home but have to say that I slept extremely well in the comfortable four poster bed. The view is gorgeous and we will definitely be back in the future. It was also extremely helpful that you thought to have the cell phone for your guests as our cell phones had no signal while we were there. Thank you again for providing such a lovely place for a getaway. Sincerely, The McElroys

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Guest: D. McCarthy (Tampa, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/01/06 Review Submitted: 06/27/06

Marc, I can only echo the same wonderful comments that your two previous guests have made about your lovely home. I too had spent many hours scouring the internet for just the right house to rent on a lake in a beautiful setting. Just when I thought I would give up, I found your listing on VRBO and then used your link to see more about your fabulous home. I thought right away that your house was something special and it really is even better in real life. My family and I had a wonderful, although too short, getaway weekend at the lake enjoying all of the aspects of the house. We canoed and kayaked and bar-b-qued and sipped our coffee on the porch taking in the beauty of the lake and the mountains in the distance. We look forward to a chance to return next summer! Thanks again, Debbie

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Guest: Kathy Gibbs (Alto, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/01/06 Review Submitted: 05/30/06

Marc- What a delightful getaway for me and my husband! Your home on Lake Cherokee lived up to our every expectation and we enjoyed every moment of our stay. You and Sharon have thought of everything to make your guests' stay as pleasant as possible. We enjoyed each meal at the dining room table looking out across the screened porch and over the lake. We actually felt suspended above it! Truly the view is incredible with the mountains in the distance. And the sunset!!!! Words simply cannot describe. This experience has to be lived! We hope to return often. Best regards, Kathy Gibbs

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Guest: Jeff Norberg (Anchorage, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 05/01/06 Review Submitted: 05/20/06

Dear Marc and Sharon, Ten members of my family and I traveled to South Carolina from Alaska, Arizona, New York and Texas to attend my son's graduation from Clemson University in May 2006. Since we are spread throughout the country this was the first time in many years that we came together for a family reunion. Prior to our trip we spent many hours exhaustingly looking for the perfect retreat; however, when we saw your home on Lake Cherokee we knew that our search had ended. We encountered your listing on VRBO and followed the link to carolinamountainlakes to view the photos of your beautiful home. We could tell from these photos that you have poured a great deal of yourselves into making this the perfect vacation rental for families to enjoy. Once we arrived we were delighted to find that your home exceeded our expectations in every way. The workmanship, interior design, amenities, and scenic vistas are similar to that of a Five Star Resort. After spending the week enjoying each others company while kayaking, canoeing, swimming, sunbathing on the decks, cooking out, and playing games it was difficult to say our goodbyes. We will definitely recommend your lake home to anyone who is looking for the perfect haven in the mountains of South Carolina. Thanks for the Awesome Memories!!! Jeff

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