Located in Hartwell, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Cateechee Golf Club and Harbor Light Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hartwell Arts Center and The Hart County Botanical Gardens. With kayaking, water skiing, and motor boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 88 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Blazer’s - 11 min drive
Dairy Queen - 9 min drive
El Parian - 14 min drive
Waffle House - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is It's A Great Dam View! LAKEFRONT Family-Friendly 4BR/3B Cottage at Lake Hartwell pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at It's A Great Dam View! LAKEFRONT Family-Friendly 4BR/3B Cottage at Lake Hartwell?
As of Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at It's A Great Dam View! LAKEFRONT Family-Friendly 4BR/3B Cottage at Lake Hartwell on May 9, 2027 start from $390, 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 It's A Great Dam View! LAKEFRONT Family-Friendly 4BR/3B Cottage at Lake Hartwell?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at It's A Great Dam View! LAKEFRONT Family-Friendly 4BR/3B Cottage at Lake Hartwell?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is It's A Great Dam View! LAKEFRONT Family-Friendly 4BR/3B Cottage at Lake Hartwell located?
Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lake Hartwell and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Hart State Park. Hartwell Arts Center and Hart County Chamber of Commerce & Historical Museum 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.
We loved the cottage on the lake!
Great views of the lake and the cove is quiet. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2020
Amy, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are so thankful you came to stay at the Cottage at Lake Hartwell, and would welcome you back anytime you need another getaway. It makes us so happy to hear your trip was excellent!!
Jordan & Ryan
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Susan F.
Feb 14, 2019
Fantabulous Holiday Home
Well appointed, comfortable, clean, spacious, gorgeous, a perfect getaway! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Thank you so much for leaving a review of the Cottage! We're so glad you had a good time, and thankful for guests like you. Would love to have you back!
Jordan & Ryan
Our only wish was for warmer weather so we could have enjoyed the amazing porch.
The space was just perfect. Looking out at the water as we visited was so relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Andrea M.
Jun 22, 2018
Wonderful cottage and location!
This cottage, and it's location, are great. The owner's are very attentive and easy to work with. Good local eateries, Ingles Grocery, Walmart and Belk 5ish minutes away. The views are incredible! You can't go wrong!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Thank you for your review! We appreciate you choosing the Cottage at Lake Hartwell, and are so glad you enjoyed your visit!
We had a great time on our girls weekend trip. Everyone commented how the property and house made them feel at home. We enjoyed the dock, the firepit, and cooking together. It was just the relaxing trip we needed.
Our children/grandchildren fished, swam, paddle boarded and kayaked to their hearts content. Convenient to shopping and there was lots of “porch time” in hammock and chairs. Thanks for a memorable family vacation
Great family trip just needed to be longer! Everyone and the dogs had a great time. The dock and lake are outstanding! We do very much appreciate the accommodation for our 4 leg family members.That made the trip complete.
The place was very nice, clean and the view was beautiful. It was a pretty private area which was nice. They are dog friendly which is amazing. Very comfy and welcoming home. We loved the dock and had a lot of fun with the stand up paddle boards and kayaks! I would definitely come back and I definitely would recommend!
We surprised my in-laws for their 50th anniversary with a trip to this amazing spot. Can’t say enough about the home and the time we had. We’ll definitely be booking this home again and hope to make it an annual vacation destination.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
So glad to hear the anniversary surprise was a big hit!! Thanks so much for choosing the Cottage to celebrate! We'd love to have your family back anytime. Thanks Ian for being such a great guest!
Jordan & Ryan
This was our 3rd summer to stay at this beautiful property. We love it so much! It’s always clean, comfortable and fun! Jordan and Ryan are great. Highly recommend!! The view and this home are perfect for our family and close friends. We look forward to coming each summer!
This adorable cottage surpassed my expectations... it was clean, beds were comfortable, the view was amazing and the sound system was great! We listened to music on the back porch all weekend (while we were there) We will def be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 4, 2020
Thank you so much for the kind words, Kim! We’re so glad you all had a great time! We’d love to have you back anytime. Wishing you a wonderful rest of your summer!
Jordan & Ryan
Very nice property. Pictures don’t do it justice. Quiet neighborhood, deer and squirrels galore. The hammock was especially nice. Close to town but you still feel like you have privacy. Highly recommend!
This was our third consecutive year to vacation on the lake. This lovely little cottage is a perfect retreat. If you love to boat, swim, read, relax, play corn hole, make s’mores by the fire and relax, this is the place for you! We’ll be back next year!!
We truly enjoyed our time here. The weather for late April was beautiful, and we got plenty of sun and lake time. My kids really enjoyed the paddle boards and kayaks off the dock. There was a beautiful botanical garden walk just a few minutes into town, and we also enjoyed the paved walk to see the dam and the gorgeous sunset views along that walk. We enjoyed the sunrise views from the home, found the kitchen well equipped for cooking our own meals, and plenty of towels and linens for our stay. A great place for a week with family!
We typically go camping but decided to rent a house instead. Lots of fun with fishing, campfires, games and watching football on Saturday. We also grilled steaks and smoked bologna on the grills provided. Overall it was a fun weekend to get together and catch up.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
randy w.
May 19, 2018
5 star stay.
Just what the doctor ordered. My wife and I and another couple needed time away from the big city and this cottage was Perfect. The cottage was clean, the beds comfortable and we really enjoyed the fire pit and the view of the lake. We will be back.
Thank you for sharing your cottage with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about your lovely experience! We were so glad to have you at the Cottage at Lake Hartwell! We’re so happy your family and friends enjoyied the fire pit while you were there. Please visit again anytime!
Jordan & Ryan
We spend a week or more every year on Lake Hartwell. This year we decided to find a place that would accommodate our Dog and this was a perfect fit. From the covered dock to house our boat each night to the close proximity to town, shopping for almost anything you need, to a fantastic view, we had 8 very relaxing days. We like the lake so much, we bought a piece of property on the lake while we were visiting (pre-planned). We will be reserving this location again!
Our vacation at the Cottage on Lake Hartwell far exceeded our expectations!! We felt like we were “home” from the minute we walked in the door!! Furnishings were comfy, kitchen well stocked, and view spectacular. We rented a boat and the dock was a favorite spot for swimming and reading. We are already planning our vacation there for next summer!! For our family, it was perfect!! Thanks so much for sharing this little slice of heaven with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, Christine! We loved having your family at the Cottage. You were such a pleasure to communicate with, and we are so glad your family was able to rent a boat and enjoy the water. We'd love to have you back!
Jordan & Ryan
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kristen F.
Aug 9, 2018
An amazing family vacation-the porch and the lake were our favorites!
This was the perfect place for a family getaway. The house was comfy and cozy. The dock and the deep water was great for swimming and fishing. We cooked in every night and enjoyed the fire pit on numerous occasions. Thank you to Jordan and Ryan for allowing us to be the first people to use the cute garage apartment. It allowed all family members to be comfortable with lots of space. And the view, enough said!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Thank you so much for staying at the Cottage at Lake Hartwell and for your kind review! We’re so glad your family had so much fun and have special memories from the trip!
Our family of 5 have stayed at many lake house rentals through the years, and this was the best! We always rent a boat and spend our days on the water, island hopping and tubing. But every night we’d spend many more hours by the fire pit, roasting s’mores, playing horseshoes and cornhole and spending amazing quality family time with each other. This home is 5 star for many reasons including the proximity to big open water, 5 minute drive to Ingles, best views of the lake and wonderful outdoor space. We loved it and definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2020
What kind words!! Thank you Sarah! We so enjoyed having your family at the Cottage. It makes us so happy to hear that folks are using the outdoor games and fire pit. It sure makes some wonderful memories for our family too. We’d love to have you back! The next time you visit, you’re welcome to send us a message and we’ll try to discount the rate since you’re second time guests. Have a wonderful fall season!
Jordan & Ryan