2-209C - Coopers Cozy Lake Hartwell Cabin * Sleep 4-5 * TSP-12 * WiFi * +PET$

What a great little lake shack!!! Very quiet area. Neighbors were friendly. We had a very relaxing stay. About 40 minutes from Clemson University and easy access to Toccoa Falls. Had everything we needed for a 5 day get away.

Cozy cottage...everything you need for a week at the lake. The dock could use some TLC. I would recommend adding some deck chairs you can carry to the dock for sunning. Also, would recommend updating the den TV. Overall, I highly recommend the Coopers Lake Cabin. Very relaxing.

We enjoyed our stay very much. Nice and clean, a very peaceful place! No complaints! Hope to bring our grandson next visit so he can fish off the dock.

This cabin value is excellent for the price. We have stayed at this cabin several times over the years. It is basic but comfortable and we always know what to expect. We always find it clean and ready for occupancy. It is small, but there are only 2 of us so that is perfect. We use the second bedroom as our walk-in closet. The King Size beds have up to date mattresses and I sleep better here than at home! The living room/kitchen are paneled in dark wood so we keep the lights on during the rainy days. The gas log fireplace easily displaces the dampness from the rain. Furniture is heavy, country style and comfortable. Otherwise most time is spent on the screened in porch watching the lake and the wildlife and birds. We don't fish, but use this cabin as our base camp for day hikes which are plentiful in the area. When we visit during the summer, the dock is a favorite spot for jumping in for a swim, or sitting with a book. It's a gentle slope to the water and dock. There are tree roots and stones to navigate as mentioned by another but still an easy walk for those who are steady on their feet. Located on a quiet cove, we are awakened by birdsong daily. If you are looking for a restful spot, this is it. Thank you to the hosts for sharing their cabin with us.

Dangerously misleading! Then absolutely no effort was made to help us find a replacement cabin with the one thing we absolutely needed - the advertised "accessibility". Neither the rental company, Mountain Lakes, nor the remote owner stood by the VRBO warrantee to find a replacement that met our needs for wheelchair/walker accessibility. My 89-year old dad and I selected this cabin so he could get to the lake and dock, enjoy the fireplace, and sit on the porch. The lake is down a long, muddy, bumpy, root-filled slope. The gas log never worked even after multiple "repairs". Worst of all, my poor dad could not make it safely to the toilet, shower and bed (I'll spare you the details, but very humiliating for both of us).

If they had tried to help us find a truly accessible place, they would have won me over, but they acted like "accessibility" was a luxury, rather than a basic safety issue. We rented for 10 days, so you'd think they would help, but apparently they are only interested in collecting as much money as they can by whatever dishonest way they can. Looking at all the Mountain Lakes rentals, it seems they make all their properties sound accessible.

Assuming accessibility is not a concern for you (lucky you), our impressions of the rest of the cabin was so-so. I really disliked the amount of ants and cockroaches inside in November. It didn't have a homey or even a clean feel. We had to move some chairs so dad could get to the couch, and the rug underneath was dusty/dirty. The 13 throw rugs apparently were there to cover staining. All these we were disappointing, but not deal-breakers.

If you're thinking of renting the property, I'd be beware. You can't make up for a rental where the owner is not interested in making the important things right, especially when it was their mistake. You're just stuck because they have your money and you can't afford to do anything else. You save up for a nice vacation - and the whole time you worry that your dad will have an accident. You worry that this will be the last time dad is able to take a vacation and sit by the fire or fish from the dock. Heartsick!

This property was advertised as handicap accessible and the description was filled with words like "gentle slope". However, there is no way this is accessible for someone using a walker or wheelchair. Many aisles were only 12 to 18-inches wide, including the one to get to the toilet as well as the access to the shower and bed.