Charming, Scenic Retreat on Deep-Water Cove
About the property
- House1800 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps8
- Bathrooms3
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay0 - 3 nights
3/3 whitewashed shiplap lake house with great decks on Lake Hartwell
Come relax at Lake Place Retreat where multi-level decks overlook the quiet serenity of our deep-water cove on Lake Hartwell. Time spent at Lake Place Retreat will be sure to help the traveler unwind with boating, swimming, hiking, or simply resting. We are minutes from Tugaloo State Park, Harbor Light Marina (boat rental available), and the Poplar Springs Boat Launch. Lake Place Retreat features a great room with a stone fireplace, a large sunroom/dining room, hardwood floors throughout, and whitewashed shiplap walls. Watch the game on one of the flat-screen TVs or enjoy the lake view through the wall of windows in the great room. Granite countertops complement the fully-equipped kitchen. Also on the main floor, there is the master bedroom (queen) with en suite bathroom, a second bedroom (queen) with a full hall bathroom, and a laundry room with washer/dryer. Upstairs, you will find a cozy sleeping loft with two twin beds and the third bedroom (queen) and third full bathroom. A grill and rocking chairs sit on a covered side porch that joins the expansive dual-level deck overlooking the lake. Eight can easily dine on the deck at both high- and low-top tables. Yet another smaller deck can be found off the sunroom. Cozy up to a fire on our new fire pit patio. A gently sloping lot with a pea gravel path guides you toward the single-slip covered dock. The deep-water cove opens to Lake Hartwell's pristine 56,000 acres where you can enjoy all aspects of water sports, fishing, and swimming. Minutes away lies historic Lavonia where quaint shops and restaurants offer a pleasant change from the hustle and bustle of the city. A 30-minute drive will take you Commerce, GA--home to the Tanger Outlets--or to Clemson, SC. An hour's drive offers the great dining and night life of Athens or shopping at the Mall of Georgia in Buford. We welcome you to come enjoy the charm and peacefulness of our Lake Place Retreat.
Owner
Elizabeth C Ward
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 20, 2018
About Elizabeth C Ward
Lake Place Retreat is owned by Helen Chambless and managed by her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Keith Ward. Helen lives in NC and enjoys gardening and her grandchildren, while Keith and Elizabeth live and work in Atlanta with their two sons. Having a place on the lake has been a dream of ours for years, and it is our pleasure to share it with you. Helen is a native of SC, and Keith and Elizabeth both graduated from Furman University in beautiful Greenville, SC, just up the road. We all fell in love with Lake Hartwell and knew this was the perfect spot for our families to gather. We hope you will share our Lake Place Retreat with your family and create some special memories of your own.
Elizabeth C Ward purchased this House in 2016
Why Elizabeth C Ward chose Gumlog
Our home is a unique A-frame style lake house with rustic, southern pine walls that have been whitewashed for a bright and airy feel. The bedroom setup is ideal for 2 families or a girlfriends' getaway, and the three full baths help accommodate everyone. The sunroom allows for a second relaxation area with its own TV and large dining table, big enough for a large puzzle. We spend most of our time on the spacious decks, where there is always some amount of shade.
What makes this House unique
We have a STRICT no smoking, no pet policy, so you can safely bring your family members who suffer from severe allergies like members of our family do. We know your pet is adorable and sweet, but you'll need to find another house if you must bring Fluffy with you. Also, our house is set up for a MAXIMUM of 8 people, even counting children. If you have more than 8, please keep looking at the other great houses on Hartwell that can accommodate your group. Most of our guests rave about our multi-level deck and our fire pit patio. Our house is nestled in the woods with plenty of trees for your Enos, but you can always see the water, which is why you come to the lake in the first place. Our cove is quiet and the water is deep. Even when the lake is down, we usually have well over 10 feet in the boat slip at the dock at the end of the pea gravel path. Come and relax and see why this is our happy place!
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
- Master on Main1 queen
- Bedroom 2 on Main1 queen
- Bedroom 3 Upstairs1 queen
- Sleeping Loft2 twin/ single
Bathrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Master en Suitetoilet, shower
- Bathroom 2 on Maintoilet, shower
- Bathroom 3 Upstairstoilet, combination tub/shower
- All bathrooms have hair dryers
Location Type
- Lakefrontlocated on scenic deep-water cove with private dock on Lake Hartwell
- Waterfrontlocated on scenic deep-water cove with private dock on Lake Hartwell
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Iron & Board
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplacewood-burning, stacked stone fireplace in great room; wood provided; NEW fire pit patio
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Clothes DryerSmall amount of detergent & dryer sheets are provided; bring your own for longer stay or if you plan to do laundry
- Linens ProvidedBed linens provided
- Living RoomGreat room with wall of windows, stone fireplace, and large flat-screen TV
- ParkingTwo cars fit comfortably in parking area; driveway can hold up to 3 more; no street parking allowed
- Telephone
- Towels ProvidedBath towels & beach towels provided
- Washing MachineSmall amount of detergent & dryer sheets are provided; bring your own for longer stay or if you plan to do laundry
Kitchen
- Coffee MakerKeurig--bring your pods Mr. Coffee traditional coffee maker--a few coffee filters are there to get you started.
- Dishes & Utensils
- DishwasherBring your own dishwasher detergent
- KitchenFully Equipped; has both Keurig and traditional Mr. Coffee makers
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Itemsbasic spices provided
- Refrigeratorwith Brita water filter pitcher
- Stove
- ToasterToaster-oven
Dining
- DiningSunroom seats 6 at big table and 2 at nearby small table; small drop-leaf table in great room seats up to 4
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 8 people
Entertainment
- BooksLeave a book; take a book
- DVD Player
- GamesSeveral board games & decks of cards
- Satellite / CableDISH
- Stereolocated in sunroom Mico hi-fi component system AM/FM radio with disc player & MP3 jack
- Television4 flat-screen TVs
Outside
- BoatBoat rental available through: A-1 Marine 706-567-4122 Harbor Light Marina 706-356-4119
- Deck / PatioBeautiful large deck with covered side porch Smaller deck off sunroom Fantastic view of lake from decks Plenty of rocking chairs High- & low-top tables and chairs for outdoor dining NEW Fire pit patio
- Golfwithin 10 miles
- Outdoor GrillCharcoal
- TennisAvailable at Tugaloo State Park
- Water Sports Gearfloat & tubes
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Attractions
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- marina
- playground
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- antiquing
- boating
- outlet shopping
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
Sports & Adventure Activities
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- swimming
- water skiing
- water tubing
Notes
- Boat, kayak, canoe, etc. available for rent at nearby Marina. There is no daily housekeeping service. Housekeeping fee $100 required to clean after your departure.
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
15 Reviews
Latest reviews
The Lake Place Retreat surpassed our expectations. A dream vacation home!
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope you'll come back and stay at Lake Place Retreat again. Thank you for your kind words. We enjoyed our many conversations with you and would recommend you to other homeowners! Come again!
quaint, complete, and close to Clemson
Thanks for such kind words! We hope you’ll be back. We love having guests like you who appreciate our home and take good care of it. Good luck to Clemson in the play-offs! Wishing our Auburn Tigers were going to play, too—maybe next year!
An amazing property to spend a small getaway!
Thanks! Make plans to come back soon!
A Great Get-Away
Thank you for your kind words! We'd love to have you back again. Guests like you are always a win! War Eagle!
Perfect Family Retreat
We're glad you felt at home! We hope you will be frequent guests!
Great house
Thanks! Hope to have you as guests again!
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Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Reservation cannot be held until 1/2 of total payment has been made. Reservations are subject to cancellation without refund if guest does not provide signed rental agreement and copy of driver's license in a timely manner.