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Lake Hartwell lakefront home near Clemson University

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Black's Beach is tucked away in a quiet cove!
Plenty of parking space with basketball goal.
Bedroom 2 - Master bedroom, located upstairs (queen).
Bedroom 1, located downstairs (queen, twin).
Bedroom 3, located upstairs (full, twin).

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Foosball onsite
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Explore the area

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Seneca, SC
  • Place, Friendship Recreaction Area
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Clemson University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Memorial Stadium
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 Downstairs

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Upstairs

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lake Hartwell lakefront home near Clemson University

Black’s Beach is a great lakehouse getaway on beautiful Lake Hartwell in the Upstate of South Carolina. The house is a short drive to Clemson University (10-15 minutes) and makes a great location for fans in town for Clemson games or fall events.

Black’s Beach is located in Seneca, South Carolina, on a quiet cove. The lakefront home has 3 bedrooms (5 beds) and 2 bathrooms, (sleeps 8), a fully functional kitchen, laundry room, large deck, and covered dock. Guests have use of the dock and can rent boats at one of the local marinas. Water ski lessons and/or boat rides available at additional cost - upon request.

No pets. No smoking.

Covered Boat Dock available for guest use. 

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed
Must consult with owner to discuss
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Boat dock is available. Boat rental available through local marinas.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1150252
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Must consult with owner to discuss
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Seneca

Located in Seneca, this vacation home is on a lake. Memorial Stadium is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Hartwell and Lake Keowee. Traveling with kids? Consider Blue Ridge Arts Center and Brooks Center for the Performing Arts. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, water skiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.
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Seneca, SC

What's nearby

  • Friendship Recreaction Area - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Clemson University - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • South Carolina Botanical Gardens - 17 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Lake Keowee - 18 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 20 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 23 min drive
  • Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Strickland - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tyler's Pub At The Pier - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Coffee - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Time Drive In - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Daydrinkers Seneca - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Hartwell lakefront home near Clemson University pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Hartwell lakefront home near Clemson University?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Hartwell lakefront home near Clemson University?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Hartwell lakefront home near Clemson University located?

This family-friendly Seneca vacation home is located on a lake, steps from Lake Hartwell, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Blue Ridge Arts Center and Wyndham Plaza. Golden Corner Plaza and Applewood Shopping Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home worked very well for us. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walt K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Birthday Get-a-way

Very comfortable; beautiful setting Greatly enjoyed sharing with friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 23, 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed Black's Beach! Come back again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hanna h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend getaway

We had a wonderful weekend, the house and outdoor area was perfect. Also, the owners were so nice and helpful, exactly the kind of owners you hope for when renting!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2020
We hope you can come back and stay longer next time! :-)
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful. This was a perfect place to stay for a crowded Clemson football weekend because it's located on the opposite side of traffic. The beautiful lake setting was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend!

What a great place, the house is amazing! The water was great, the dock and beach are amazing! Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at Black's Beach! It's the perfect little cove to block out the world and just enjoy your family! :-). Come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun family trip

This trip was fantastic. Wish we could stay longer. Owner was really responsive with our questions. We had a blast. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2020
You guys were great guests! We are looking forward to your return to Black’s Beach!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane G.

Great time at the lake

Lots of room for everyone. We rented a pontoon boat and enjoyed the lake a lot. Beautiful wooded lot!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Thank you! We love the wooded lot and the gentle slope to the lake. I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay!! Come back again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time with family

Fun times with the kids . Wish we could have stayed longer. The kids loved the dock and the little beach area. Wish the fish would have bit better
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 17, 2025
Black’s Beach got its name courtesy of that sandy beach area. Kids love it! I’m so glad you guys enjoyed your stay! Come back again and stay longer! I’ll try to put in an order for better fishing conditions. Lol.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property to get away from it all!

We had an amazing time at Black’s Beach. The little beach area was perfect for my kids to play in! Glenda was such a gracious host even finding us fishing poles when I asked if she had any. You can tell there’s a lot of love in that home and property and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2020
I'm glad you felt the love at Black's Beach! And I hope you guys get to come back!! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible

We come to Clemson to watch a football game from Idaho. The property was easy to find and absolutely gorgeous once you get there. The house is right on a lake and we enjoyed every second of our stay there
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came for the weekend of Clemson family weekend with another family. The property had lots of parking space which was helpful and it was very comfortable and well air conditioned inside with plenty of room for everyone to sleep. We especially enjoyed the dock and outdoor area which was great for visiting while enjoying the beautiful lake scenery. The outdoor decks and furniture needed a good sweeping/air blowing to get rid of leaves and spiders, but that was easily done. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed “Black’s Beach” during your recent Clemson visit! My husband did the yard cleaning a couple of days prior to your arrival, and it sounds like the winds might have undermined his efforts. I’m so sorry about that! But I’m thankful you were able to enjoy the beautiful weather and scenery!
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Water fun at hartwell

Great property, could use a little help in the bathrooms, but overall great place, easy walk to dock, good dock, good water level and clean water which is what you want most in a kake house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2024
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! I’m glad you enjoyed your stay! I’ll be reaching out to you directly to get your feedback on the bathroom help you mention in your review. Our goal is to provide a five-star getaway for everyone!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Football weekend

We rented this lake house for parents weekend, wanting to get a little peace and quiet away from the crazy, the peaceful environment was lovely, the beds were very comfy, and it was so nice to have a house for our family to enjoy the weekend! Thank you, we will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marc b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lakeside Home

We stayed here for a parents weekend visit and football game at Clemson. Great property and owner is very responsive. Everything went beyond smooth and the location is not as far from Clemson as you might think when looking on a map. While we did not have much time to enjoy the lake side views I can see how this property would be great for a summer retreat or longer stay on a visit to Clemson.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. We truly are just a “hop, skip and jump” away from Clemson University. :-). Come back to visit next year! :-).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing getaway on quiet part of the lake

We came here to celebrate my daughter's 9th birthday so she could test out her new kayak. The property location was perfect with minimal boat traffic coming by this part of the lake. The covered dock was perfect to fish off and attach some floaties for the kids to lounge in the water. The house had everything we needed and Glenda was super communicative and accommodating. We will definitely be coming back here for future weekend getaways!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2020
I'm thankful your family fell in love with Black's Beach! We love our quiet cove and hope the memories will call you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing tournament

Property is located nicely with several boat ramps only minutes away. Green pond is less than 30 mins away. Truck and trailer parking is a little tight but very managable. We had 2 truck and boat rigs there with no issues. Definitely Recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2023
I'm so glad you guys enjoyed your stay at Black's Beach. And happy to hear the fishermen had great success! Come back to visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 15-18

A relaxing 5 days at the lake! Glenda is excellent to deal with and grateful that her and her husband share their lake house! Well stocked, great yard and dock. Our only complaint - the high temperature and humidity!! But no rain!! Was not able to enjoy the dock and great outdoor areas as much as we normally would.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your time at Black’s Beach...minus the extreme heat. We would love to have you back in the fall or spring, so you could enjoy all those places to sit. :-).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

The home is tucked away in the woods on the lake. A beautiful property with plenty of outside areas for all ages. Our group of 5 had plenty of room to spread out and the home was well stocked. Glenda was great with supplying us with recommendations for our first Clemson tailgate/game day, hiking/sightseeing and restaurants. When we weren’t out and about, we enjoyed fishing from the dock, sitting in the multiple places outside, laying in the hammock and enjoying the family’s sports memorabilia. We enjoyed being a short distance from Clemson and the beautiful Fall weather made being outside with family a great escape!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day Get away

We had a great weekend in spite of the rain wash out. It was the start of football so that made it easier to be on the inside between the really bad periods of rain. We also played games and cards. There were enough breaks for everyone to enjoy the dock and go out on the lake some. The guys got in some late night fishing off the dock. We cooked in the whole weekend and the kitchen is completely stocked with everything you need. The beds are comfortable and it was a great time with my family. The owners are so very nice and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2022
I was hoping the weather didn’t prevent you from thoroughly enjoying Black’s Beach! I’m so glad you guys had a great time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thankful Thanksgiving

Our family of 4 enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving in this cozy home! It had everything we needed and we had fabulous weekend. Our daughter is a Clemson student and it's convenient location made going back and forth to her apartment easy! The weather was amazing for November, and even though the game didn't turn out as we hoped, we all had a memorable holiday! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Clemson weekend

Clemson weekend with family. House is perfect for friends and family. Host is easy to get in touch with if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

keri E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Ideal weekend getaway amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial week R&R

The house was wonderful we had a great time the dock was exactly as depicted in all the photos we really really enjoyed our stay we recommend this to all who want to take time with their family at the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

My family was in town visiting our son in Clemson! What a lovely time we had!! We loved the dock and beach! Spent most of our time there !! House had everything we needed. Glenda was most hopeful and accommodated some arrival requests that we needed! She couldn’t have been nicer! Will recommend to friends !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 4, 2021
They were great renters and were very respectful of our house and dock. I highly recommend them as guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Amazing Weekend

Black’s Beach was a great place to hang out after a day on the lake. The owners were great and very helpful finding places to eat and navigate the lake. We will definitely rent again and make this an annual event.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Glenda Black

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We have lived in Oconee County all our lives and love the upstate of South Carolina. Our family has enjoyed water sports for many years on Lake Hartwell.

Why they chose this property

Our property is a short drive to Clemson University sporting events. It's tucked away in a quiet cove, but has easy access to open water. It's a GENTLE slope to the lake, and a bonus sandy beach that's wonderful for children.

What makes this property unique

Black's Beach is a peaceful lake property in a quiet cove. There are many places to enjoy peace and quiet, including a hammock, swivel rocking chairs, a love seat hammock on the dock, a comfortable cushioned couch on the back deck, and a covered gazebo bench. Corn hole boards.

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