Direct on Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch
Lakefront Gem:Escape to your own private paradise at our stunning lakefront home located on the serene Lake Hartwell in Georgia. With 5 luxurious bedrooms and 4 elegant bathrooms, our home offers the perfect setting for your next family vacation or group getaway.
As you step inside, you'll be blown away by the breathtaking views of the lake from the expansive windows throughout the home. The spacious living room boasts soaring ceilings, plush seating, and a cozy fireplace, making it the perfect spot to gather with friends and family.
But the real gem of our lakefront home is the outdoor area, with not one, not two, but three large decks, perfect for soaking up the sun and enjoying the fresh lake air. The large dock is also an incredible feature, complete with a sunning area and fishing spot, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind on the water.
For those who love to entertain, the home's fully equipped game room and bar provide endless hours of fun, with a pool table, shuffleboard, and plenty of seating for everyone. And when it's time to unwind, the luxurious bedrooms offer a peaceful retreat, with plush bedding, ample closet space, and private bathrooms in each room.
But the real beauty of our lakefront home is the location – nestled on the picturesque Lake Hartwell, you'll be surrounded by stunning scenery at every turn. Whether you're looking to swim, fish, or simply relax by the water, our home has everything you need to make your vacation unforgettable.
So come experience the beauty and tranquility of our lakefront home on Lake Hartwell, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Book your stay today and start living the lake life!
The Space
When you aren't spending your time out on the lake in your boat (area boat rentals also available, happy to provide recommendations) then you'll find plenty to do at Lakefront Gem. Highlights include:
- Enormous entertainment area with regulation size pool table, bar, pub tables, shuffleboard, flat screen tv, fireplace
- Two private garages (1-one car attached, 1-two car detached)
- Incredible lake views from three (3) wrap around decks
- All bedrooms have flat screen, wifi-enabled TV's
- Corn hole, fishing poles, lake tubes provided
- High speed internet throughout
Lots of activities nearby: - Fishing
- Golfing
- Hiking
- Biking
- Water sports
- Wildlife (bird watching, deer, etc.)
Guest access
Circular driveway for easy in and out, two (2) enclosed garages with room for three (3) vehicles.
Other things to note
When ready to venture out, we also have you covered as the Lakefront Gem is close to nearly everything including:
Hartwell, GA: 10 miles / 18 mins Lavonia, GA: 11 miles / 18 mins Atlanta, GA: 1hr 42mins Athens, GA: 1 hr Alpharetta, GA: 1hr 30mins Anderson, SC: 42 mins Greenville, SC: 57mins Clemson, SC: 40mins Paynes Creek Campground, GA: 8 miles, 15mins Tanger Outlets - Commerce, GA: 37 miles, 40mins
Boat Launches:
Reed Creek: 2 miles
Harbor Light: 8 miles Red Creek Boat Ramp: 10 miles Portman Marina: 24 miles
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About the area
Lavonia
Located in Reed Creek, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lake Hartwell State Park and Hart State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hartwell Arts Center and Lavonia Cultural Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
Hart County Chamber of Commerce & Historical Museum - 22 min drive - 20.7 km
Hart State Park - 22 min drive - 19.0 km
Lake Hartwell State Park - 23 min drive - 19.0 km
Harbor Light Marina - 23 min drive - 17.7 km
Cateechee Golf Club - 26 min drive - 25.2 km
Getting around
Clemson Station - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Love's Travel Stop - 28 min drive
Peace Of Pie - 28 min drive
Hershberger's Bakery - 27 min drive
Subway - 35 min drive
David’s Lake Hartwell Home - 26 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Direct on Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Direct on Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch?
As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Direct on Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch on 13 May 2026 start from £345, 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 Direct on Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Direct on Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Direct on Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Direct on Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch located?
This family-friendly Reed Creek holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Hartwell and Party Island. Hartwell Arts Center and Fred E Lee Memorial are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
As a group of 4 couples, we had a fantastic visit! The house is huge and offered so much room. We loved spending time on the dock and porches. We will be back!
Love the house it’s a perfect size for 8-15 people honestly. The living space is massive and great for entertainment. The beds are all super comfortable and good sized. Only complaints were there were a few light bulbs out (the porch, the pool table) and the leak with the tub in the master bathroom. But other than that the space is amazing, and dock and space to hang out by the lake is awesome. And the house itself is super fun and has so much to offer.
My family and I had an absolutely incredible time at the home! There was plenty of room, the house had everything we needed and the dock and water was great! I give our stay and this property 5 starts and highly recommend this property for anyone wishing to have an awesome vacation!! We will stay again!!
We had a fantastic time staying at the lake house! We will be sure to make it a yearly trip! The house was great for the amount of people we had and we loved that we had access right to the lake!
This lake house was amazing! The layout of the house makes it great for large family gatherings. The view of the lake from the deck of all three levels is breathtaking! We definitely plan on returning! The host was very quick to answer any questions we had! We had a great experience!
Great location and property - central to a wedding we attended at a state park. House was not clean and needs significant repair work before being rented again. Mold and mildew issues throughout this property, especially downstairs. If you are immune compromised, don’t stay here. TLC will do this property justice.
Jennifer C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
The characterization of our home within this review is entirely inaccurate. We for sure had a couple of cleaning issues that should have been, and are currently being addressed, which we own and I am taking steps to correct. We hope that our 100's of other reviews for our home on various platforms speaks to the truth of the matter. I don't know what the motivation of this particular guest might have been to leave such a review.
Family (cousins all over 65!) loved the home. Perfect for our group. We brought our tritoon over and used the dock. Big dining table fit for us! Beds were super comfortable. Pool table made for great competition. Enough parking for everyone. Would definitely pick it again. Owner was fast to respond to a question.
The bathrooms (toilets, tub/shower) could have been cleaned a little better, but overall it was a great trip. Nice house and great location. Saw deer around the property nearly everyday, and of course the kids loved that.
Danny B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We agree and have hired a new cleaning team to address the issue noted, as well as completed a full property deep clean. We hope you consider us in the future. Thank you
Perfect for a family vacation. Large dock in quiet cove for safe swimming. There was a minor issue and the owners were very responsive. Downstairs gameroom is great for family games.
We wanted a big house to get away for NY weekend to relax, eat, watch football, and spend time. The home was perfect. Plenty of room to spread out and the views off the back are awesome from every level. It was very well equipped and we had everything we need. The area is nice as we walked and ran the connecting roads.
What a wonderful property and home. It was perfect for the 8 people that were there. We had such a good time that we did not want to leave. The owner responded to anything that we requested immediately. We give this house at 10 and will be back next year for sure.
Our three generation family vacation was awesome here for our second year in a row. Great quiet cove for safe swimming. The property manager is responsive. The kitchen works great for large groups. We will continue as regular renters.
We stayed for the weekend and really enjoyed our stay. It was great to have so many king beds for us all to have our own rooms and the location on the lake is amazing. So peaceful. We spent most of our time down at the dock swimming and had a boat for the weekend. Our only concern was the house was no very clean when we stayed. One of the beds was covered with dead flies and also in the bathroom. Other than that it was a great stay.
Was super impressed to find this available only two weeks out from our wedding after the cabin we had booked 10 months before cancelled on us!
Anthony was quick to respond when we had one small issue, and corrected it immediately.
House was clean and easy to find, but heads up, no super close stores! We enjoyed dinner at J Peters and Southern Hart Brewery!
10/10 would stay again!
This home is absolutely beautiful. The kitchen has everything you need to cook with. We rented it in hopes to get all my family together that live in the area as we live in a different state. We we're able to make that happen and had so much room which made for a very nice visit with everyone. We have saved this property and hope to stay here next year and every year after! Would love to stay during the summer and use the dock and play in the lake.
Any questions or problems we had were answered and resolved very promptly!
We loved this house! We’re a group of four families who vacation together every summer and this house was perfect for us! Easy access to the lake and a game room downstairs helped keep our teens engaged (and off their devices!). There were a few issues that came up during our stay but Anthony was very quick to respond each time. The house is rural enough that we were away from noise and light pollution, but close enough to a few towns to go shopping when we needed to. And the deer! I definitely recommend Southern Gem for large family or friend groups!
We stayed here as a group of four couples while visiting family in Hartwell. This house was perfect for us. It is big enough that everyone can find a place to be alone and also be together without being crowded. The beds were super comfortable. The private bathroom for each bedroom was very nice. The location is private and was very quiet. The decks are great to sit on and enjoy the view of the lake. The downstairs area has a pool table and table top shuffleboard that were lots of fun. There were two sets of laundry machines that made it easy for everyone to be able to conveniently do laundry. I definitely recommend it and would stay again!
THE PICTURES DOES NOT DO JUSTICE TO HE VIEW AND HOUSE. IF YOU DON'T IKE TO BE AWAKEN BY THE SUN THEN DON'T STAY ON THE 3RD FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM. IT HAS NO WINDOW SHADES
Olga R.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Donna H.
7 Sept 2022
Liked: Communication, location
Great location
Large space. Love the shuffle board and pool table. Fishing on the dock was fun. House has lots of potential if it was upgraded. Fridge was not working properly (new fridge did not arrive). Shower in Master was out of order ( was scheduled to be fixed the week after we arrived). Housekeeper could have cleaned a lot more than she did.
Donna H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2022
We hate having issues at our homes as much or more as guests do, and we do everything within our power to maintain our properties. We also give guests a heads up on any issues well prior to their arrival as we feel this is a better solution than canceling someones vacation stay when inevitable issues arise as with any home.
We notified Donna of the issues a week in advance when it became clear that neither the refrigerator that was leaking water, and the replacement shower pan for the shower wouldn’t be finished. We also, due to the issues noted, discounted the guests weekend stay very significantly, and we apologized as we have been attempting to resolve both issues as quickly as humanly possible. The shower is now completely repaired, everything else in the bathroom in question including the tub worked great for the guests stay (and the 3 other full bathrooms are fully functional). The new refrigerator has also been delivered and to be installed in the next 3 days.
This was probably our most favorite vacation ever. We went for the sole purpose of using our pontoon boat and enjoying the lake for a week. This is exactly what we did! The location of the house was great. The lot and property were gorgeous with deer, squirrels, lizards, and just so quiet and peaceful. We set up chairs on the dock and a hammock in the trees and truly relaxed and enjoyed ourselves. This house was definitely the most equipped of any rental we’ve ever stayed in. It has absolutely everything you need in the kitchen and throughout the house. It was also very spacious with plenty of room for everyone. We had 4 teenagers with us and they enjoyed the bunk beds and also the game room downstairs. We hope to be back next summer for sure!!
We had three couples (seniors) here for a week. The house is large and really secluded. Sitting on any of the three levels of deck you hear only birds (and owls!) and see only trees - no neighbors. We saw deer on the property every day. The dock is in a cove set back from the main channel, and is very calm. Unfortunately, the lake water level was down about four feet, so we didn’t do any swimming at the dock, but we did find a nice state park with a small beach. We were able to rent a pontoon at the local marina and really enjoyed the lake.
The house was very clean and the kitchen is great. Very well outfitted with every pan and gadget you’d need. Loved the huge induction cooktop. The mattresses are really comfortable, and with en-suite king bedrooms on each floor we had a lot of privacy. The pool table was a fun feature!
The back decks face East, so sunrises over the lake were beautiful. But be mindful that the top level master has no window treatments, so if you’re not a morning person you should bring a sleep mask!
The owner is very responsive to any questions, and was able to accommodate our request for early access.
I would definitely recommend this place.
S S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by Anthony Wood
Anthony and Erynn started Southern Gem Properties with a vacation beach rental condo on Dauphin Island. We have gradually expanded and changed our properties to include large family gathering homes in the mountains and on the lake.
Why they chose this property
Privacy, and the stunning view you get when you walk in the front door (nearly 180 degree view of the lake). The home was extremely well maintained, had a fantastic layout, and we knew we could add comfortable stylish furnishings and amenities that guests would enjoy.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests