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Make memories at the lake!

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lavonia, GA
  • Place, Tugaloo State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Hartwell State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk bed room

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Yellow room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Make memories at the lake!

Memories are made at Lake Hartwell. Come enjoy our home on a quiet cove in the Gumlog community just 10 minutes off of I-85 @ exit 173 in GA. Our fully furnished 3 BR/2 bath home sleeps 8 and boasts a large deck spanning the entire length of the home, looking out onto the lake. There is ample space for grilling on the gas grill, relaxing, and enjoying family and friends. There is a gentle sloping yard for outdoor games with a long meandering footpath that slopes down to the covered dock, leading to hours of lake activities. The driveway provides plenty of parking.

Our dock will accommodate your boat and the Franklin County Boat ramp is just 1 mile away.
Harbor Light Marina is just a 7 mile drive away where boat rental is available. Close by are the quaint towns of historic Lavonia and Hartwell where you will find a variety of shops and restaurants.

Other nearby activities include Tugaloo State Park, just a 9 min drive or a short paddle across the cove. Lake Hartwell State Park is just across the SC state line and a 17 min ride.

Tallulah Falls and North GA hiking trails are within a 1 hour drive of our home.

We are just about 30 minutes from shopping at Tangier Outlet Mall(south) or Anderson, SC(north), and 1 hour from the up and coming town of Greenville where there are many great restaurants and shops.

But best of all, if you are coming to the area for a Clemson football game, graduation, or parent’s weekend, this would be a great place to put your feet up. We have a large TV in the main room with access to our YouTube TV streaming service, as well as the TV in the master, for watching the games. It is a 34 mile/42 minute drive to Clemson if you are headed to the Campus.

This is a pet free/smoke free home and we ask that there be no large parties.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If maximum occupancy is exceeded you will be at risk for losing your security deposit.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Lavonia

Located in Lavonia, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Harbor Light Marina and Chickasaw Point Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lavonia Cultural Center and Gateway Arts Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Lavonia, GA

What's nearby

  • Tugaloo State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • St. Marys Sacred Heart Emergency Room - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Lake Hartwell State Park - 10 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Harbor Light Marina - 11 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 25 min drive
  • Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Spotted Pig BBQ - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Make memories at the lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Make memories at the lake!?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Make memories at the lake! on May 19, 2026 start from $209, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Make memories at the lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Make memories at the lake!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Make memories at the lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lake Hartwell and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia. Lavonia Carnegie Library and Tugaloo State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 125 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful. Plenty of room. We appreciated being able to do a load of laundry instead of trying to pack dirty clothes. It was a peaceful place and I will definitely keep in mind if I go back to that area again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd family get together at this location and it was just as great as the first time we stayed. Kitchen literally has everything you need to prep and cook meals, beds are very comfy, the teens really enjoyed the enclosed porch and bunk room and the dock for fishing they caught a catfish the last night we stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well maintained property in a great location. The kids enjoyed fishing off the dock and using the kayaks and the screened porch was perfect for relaxing. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maya T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ted came over to welcome us when we first arrived. The house was very clean and comfortable for our family of 7.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Great dock. Thank you for allowing us to stay. It was hard to leave
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice and perfect for our family! Easy to the boat ramp, ample parking, comfortable beds and couches! We wan to come back in the spring. Lovely neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N.

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

Great stay

Was a perfect location for our wedding guests to stay at! Everyone loved their stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael h.

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

Beautiful property beautiful home

Outstanding time by All, the owners are the best of the best
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim l.

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

Excellent value property!

Excellent service by Ted the manager and the property was as listed, great WiFi in the house and lake access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Great week

Property exactly as described. Very clean and all the amenities you might need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved everything about this home! Weather was not perfect, but with the back deck and screened in porch, it was still very enjoyable. caught some fish and watched wildlife from back deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

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

great week on lake hartwell

Good condition great location well stocked.great air conditioner .We have used this cabin many times and it is always great.Small cove not a lot of boats.Good dock deep water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori A O.

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

Great location and Clean

This property was close to many points of interest.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very comfortable, clean and well-equiped with cooking utensils, etc. The walk to the lake was a bit of a trek for an 80 year old with a bad leg, but not bad. The walkway was clean and make the slope manageable. The dock was very nice! Loved the swing and seating on the dock. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brooke k.

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

Kaison's 3rd birthday getaway

This was a great place to stay!! We had a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was an incredible weekend! exactly we needed to unwind and relax and just enjoy each others company! communication was great and the hosts were super nice and accommodating. ted was awesome as well! the house and property were beautiful and we really enjoyed watching all the wildlife. we hope to stay here again in the future! thank you SO much for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Wonderful location

Had a great time. Clean property and comfortable furnishings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Great house in a great neighborhood with a wonderful dock in a beautiful cove on lake hartwell.

Really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean, has a very nice covered dock with swim ladder, on a peaceful cove.The communication with the owners was good. The property manager was very nice, and lives in the neighborhood, if you have any questions.Great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C.

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

Great location!

Wonderful base for a long weekend of fishing on Hartwell. The house was lovely and prefect for relaxing in after long days on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh N.

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

Absolutely Beautiful property, location and fantastic hosts

Host were very communicative and helpful throughout our stay. The property was very clean and met all our needs. Would recommend to anyone in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nanci A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, comfortable, and very clean home with a well-stocked kitchen. A great spot for some much-needed R&R. The swing on the dock was my favorite place to relax at sunset. The fishing off the dock was just okay, but we didn’t come for that — we came to disconnect, and this place was perfect for it. Thank you Marty, David & Ted.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

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

great time

great time with family in a nice home in a great location,made some great memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeAndra E.

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

Awesome

Great property. Very relaxing and nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Great place to stay! Very clean and comfortable. Boat ramp nearby is very easy to get to.

Great getaway lake house! Very well appointed, clean, wifi, screened deck was nice. Neighbors are nice and has a dock with power! Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

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

Perfect lakefront setting

Easy place to stay. Everything was as advertised. Would consider staying there again if we're going to Lake Hartwell.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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Hosted by David and Marty Banks

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