Lakefront South Carolina Abode w/ Deck & Boat Dock
Discover the charming serenity of this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath cabin retreat in Fair Play! Nestled amidst pristine nature, this vacation rental offers a perfect escape for outdoor enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lake Hartwell where boating and fishing adventures await. After a day on the water, relax on the deck or by the fireplace. Explore nearby attractions like Lake Hartwell State Park or venture out to Clemson University to catch a game. Adventure awaits!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Gas Fireplace | Gas Grill | Hiking Trail Access (On-Site)
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Bunk Beds
OUTDOOR LIVING: Screened-in porch, wraparound deck, patio, outdoor seating & dining, stereo, outdoor speakers, beach chairs, hammock, boat dock INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV w/ cable, video library, dining table, breakfast bar, jetted tub, walk-in shower, ceiling fans, board games, books KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, coffee maker, ice maker, microwave, toaster GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & air conditioning, hair dryer, washer/dryer, iron/board, linens/towels, beach towels FAQ: Step-free entry, bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor, no fence before lake, seasonal lake levels (lower in September-March) PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), EV charger
-- THE LOCATION --
WILDLIFE AND NATURE: Lake Hartwell State Park (3 miles), Tugaloo State Park (14 miles), Sadlers Creek State Park (28 miles), Tallulah Gorge State Park (47 miles), Gorges State Park (49 miles) EDUCATION HUB: Clemson University (22 miles), University of Georgia (56 miles) BOATING ADVENTURES: Harbor Light Marina (7 miles), C&E Marine (12 miles), Lake Hartwell Fishing & Marine (17 miles) AIRPORT: Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (61 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: While the property features step-free entry and a bedroom and bathroom on the 1st floor, stairs are required to reach the additional bedrooms and bathroom on the 2nd floor - NOTE: This property may not be suitable for young children due to the unfenced lake area - NOTE: The lake levels have been lowered by the Corps of Engineers, which means the dock is now sitting on the ground. You can check current lake levels at the Lake Hartwell Water Level website - NOTE: The lake levels on Lake Hartwell are managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. They lower the lake level, typically starting in late summer, and do not raise it again until early spring. This means that during the months of September-March, the lake levels are often too low to accommodate a boat or swimming or fishing at the dock. If these activities are central to your stay, we recommend that you first check the water levels by Googling 'Lake Hartwell Lake Level' - NOTE: The dock sits in about 5.5 feet of water when the lake is at ‘full pool' (660' for Lake Hartwell). If the lake level is 655' or less, there will not be enough water to boat, swim, or fish from the dock. If the water is too low, you can always launch your boat at the nearby Hartwell State Park on Highway 11 (
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Amenities
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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Fair Play
Located in Fair Play, this cabin is on the waterfront. Chickasaw Point Golf Club and Harbor Light Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Hartwell State Park and Tugaloo State Park. Lavonia Cultural Center and Gateway Arts Center are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
Fair Play, SC
What's nearby
Lake Hartwell - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
Lake Hartwell State Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Lake Keowee - 22 min drive - 31.3 km
Clemson University - 31 min drive - 44.1 km
Memorial Stadium - 33 min drive - 45.4 km
Getting around
Toccoa Station - 33 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
Love's Travel Stop - 10 min drive
Spotted Pig BBQ - 6 min drive
Peace Of Pie - 5 min drive
Hershberger's Bakery - 10 min drive
Gumlog BBQ & Fish Lodge - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakefront South Carolina Abode w/ Deck & Boat Dock pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront South Carolina Abode w/ Deck & Boat Dock?
As of 6 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront South Carolina Abode w/ Deck & Boat Dock on 21 Jul 2026 start from £138, 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 at Lakefront South Carolina Abode w/ Deck & Boat Dock?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lakefront South Carolina Abode w/ Deck & Boat Dock?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lakefront South Carolina Abode w/ Deck & Boat Dock?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lakefront South Carolina Abode w/ Deck & Boat Dock located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Lake Hartwell and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Hartwell State Park. Chickasaw Point Golf Club and Harbor Light Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you so much, David. We’re really glad to hear you had a fantastic stay and found the place clean and beautiful. We appreciate you choosing our home and would be happy to welcome you back anytime.
The cabin was exactly as advertised — very clean and relaxing. Our family really enjoyed our stay. We were in town for a college visit at Clemson, and if my daughter attends Clemson we would definitely stay here again.
Clinton G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2025
Thank you so much, Clinton! We are thrilled to hear the cabin met your expectations and offered a relaxing space for your family during such an exciting time. Wishing your daughter all the best with her college journey—if Clemson becomes home, we’d be honored to host you again anytime. Safe travels and thanks again for choosing us!
We built so many memories, thank you. Everything you need they had. Very clean, comfortable beds, Nothing negative could be said about our stay.
Mark M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Thank you so much, Mark! We're truly honored to have been part of the memories you built. It means the world to hear that everything you needed was right here—from the comfort of the beds to the cleanliness of the space. We strive to make every stay seamless and special, and your kind words remind us why we do what we do. Looking forward to welcoming you back whenever you're ready to make more memories!Warm regards, Charmaine
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Valerie
14 Jul 2025
Nice weekend stay
Very nice home. Plenty of room for our group of 7. Everyone enjoyed our weekend!
Valerie
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2025
Thank you, Valerie! We're so glad the home provided the space and comfort your group needed to enjoy a memorable weekend together. It’s always a joy to host guests who make the most of their time, and we’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime!
Warm wishes, Charmaine
Verified
10/10 Excellent
JILL
19 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay at this property, definitely would love to visit again.
The home was very comfortable, and the area was very quiet and peaceful.
The property site and the house are excellent. The home was neat and clean and the kitchen was well equipped for our needs. The beds were very comfortable and we would love to come back for a longer stay.
Plenty of room, clean, and comfortable. We came for the National High School Fishing Tournament. It was convient and close enough to everywhere we needed to go. Also landed a couple nice bass in the cove during tourney
Josiah H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Angel
7 Jul 2023
Beautiful house
Beautiful house, excellent to interact with nature, we spent super nice days. Thanks for everything.
We had a great time. The cabin was well stocked and had everything we needed. Very clean. Had fun fishing off the dock. Rented a boat from Harbor light marina and highly recommend them too. Will stay again!
This was our third visit to this beautiful lakefront property. The home is well-constructed, tastefully furnished, and perfectly maintained. The setting is beautiful, peaceful, and quiet.
Very comfortable! Beautiful place with a great view of the lake. Many games to keep us entertained. Well stocked and the beds were super comfy! Check your gps though. One route is great, other is a bit challenging!
Overall great stay!
The owner was extremely accommodating to our early arrival and the house was beyond perfect. We celebrated our 7 year anniversary and had the most peaceful and wonderful time. We will be returning in the future
We really enjoyed our stay. Great place for a long weekend. But, when I ask about the roads being washed out it was played off as a joke and if we hadn’t have driven a truck we would’ve been able to go down the road to the house! Very large area where the creek washes through! Take the back way in even if it hasn’t rained it’s still there!
We had a wonderful visit over Memorial Day weekend. The house was very comfortable, especially the bedding which is not always the case when renting. The owner was very accommodating and allowed us to check in early. The only negative was that the hill leading to the dock was very steep. Because I have knee issues I was not able to go down there but all the others in our group were able to.
This is a beautiful property with all the amenities we needed — clean, contemporary, peaceful, and I was reintroduced to the fresh Upstate mountain air. Chris was immediately available to address any needs. Highly recommended!
Jonathan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Jennifer B.
16 Mar 2021
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Unless you want to lose half of your vehicle I would not drive to this property
Was looking forward to getting away for a few days and upon arrival
Jennifer B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2021
Hi Jennifer, we're sorry to hear you encountered some issues on your drive to this vacation rental. From our understanding, your GPS directed you to use an uncommon route to the cabin. The owner let us know that there is a well-maintained, serviceable road that takes guests to the property. We wish you would have reached out to the owner as they would have been more than happy to direct you to the right road. We're confident this cabin will continue to host many happy travelers!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Dawn M.
18 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Hartwell Cabin
The cabin was clean but there were cob webs inside and covering th outside of the cabin. The walk to the lake is very steep and even if you are in shape you will get winded climbing the hill back up to the cabin. The driveway is pretty hard to maneuver. It is gravel and not smooth. Difficult for light weight vehicles. The stars are spectacular!
Dawn M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Dawn, thanks for taking the time to leave this review. We're sorry to hear about the aspects of your stay that fell short of your expectations. We've shared your feedback with the cabin's owner who let us know that the cobwebs have been cleared and the issue has been addressed with the cleaning crew. Thanks for letting us know! Best, the Evolve Team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Grace
30 Nov 2023
Beautiful cabin
The cabin was so beautiful,very clean. Lots of deck space, lovely fireplace heaters. Our favorite was the 4 seasons room where you can sit and have your cup of coffee and relax.Since it was november, having the cozy heater was great. The beds were very comfortable. Lots of games to play. We walked down to the lake but that would be more enjoyable in the summer. Kitchen fully stocked and yes there are plenty of coffee cups. Didnt have any trouble getting to the cabin. There arent many restaurants nearby, we did go to Tilly tiki bar and that was delicious, beautiful views. So head to a grocery store first if you plan on cooking in the cabin. Chris was very quick to answer texts, allowed an early check in and was available to answer questions. Highly recommend this cabin, was one. Of my favorites.
Grace
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Melissa S.
6 Jun 2019
Cozy cabin
The pictures of the cabin on VRBO are true to the current condition and décor. It was cozy and comfortable. I loved the screened porch. And a nice surprise were the comfortable beds! The area was quiet and the dock was nice. I did not give it the 5 stars that others thought it deserved because the kitchen needed a good cleaning. I called Chris on Saturday, immediately upon arriving, to tell him that the kitchen had not been properly cleaned. He never called me back. There was dried food on the cabinet fronts, knobs were sticky, oven had food running down the front glass, and the counters were covered with crumbs. Overall, it was gross. We planned to cook every meal and I had to clean the kitchen before I could prepare food for my family. Then I noticed the pots and pans had Teflon coating that was badly scratched and peeling. We had to drive to Walmart, not close at all, and buy pots to use for our vacation. The outdoor furniture is in need of repair. The green plastic chairs left green residue on our clothes. There was a hammock in the photos but it was not hooked up. FYI, the downstairs bedroom is not a master suite. The bathroom is in the hall, and the fireplace is a double-sided fireplace with the living room. The noise from the living room comes through the fireplace and it is not very private. The driveway had very deep potholes and was difficult to get up. If these few things don't bother you, I would recommend the cabin.
Melissa S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Melissa, we're glad you enjoyed your stay overall! We're sorry there were a few aspects of your stay that were less than satisfactory. We can assure you these were isolated incidents. The homeowners have replaced the pots and pans, as well as the patio furniture. The driveway is made of gravel and can take a beating sometimes but it is still usable and in overall good shape. However, the owners are planning to re-grade it in the near future. As evidenced by past reviews, we're confident this cabin will continue to host many satisfied guests! Best, the Evolve Team
Everything was great! The ONLY issue was the steepness of the hill to the boat dock. Other than that, things were pretty good!
Also, the dishwasher didn’t really clean the dishes so we did them by hand. But that’s a small issue.