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Escape From Reality private dock on Lake Hartwell

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Serenity!! Path to private dock, water, lights and electric at waters edge
Always a great view!
Love seat in the master bedroom
Large, comfortable Master Bedroom with Queen bed, dresser and loveseat
Spacious Master bedroom with a queen bed, dresser and love seat

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Anderson, SC
  • Place, Jarrett Access Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Anderson University
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Clemson University
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Kitchen and Dining room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Escape From Reality private dock on Lake Hartwell

Lake Hartwell!!!! Bring your boat and enjoy a recently renovated lake house with a great lake view from the cottage, screened porch and huge deck. Enjoy a private dock with water and electric available at the waters edge. The paved path from the cottage to the lake side is flat with lights for day and night fishing. Quiet and peaceful yet only 4 miles to grocery and restaurants. This is an older home that started life as a trailer, had additions added and was renovated May 2016 that invites you to be casual and comfortable. Enjoy the lake and the Oversized deck with tables, chairs, swing and grill, huge screened porch with chairs, laundry room w/ washer and dryer. New King size bed in master, Full size bed in 2nd bedroom and day bed off the kitchen. Living room has sofa and love seat (twin sofa bed) plus a comfy chairs. Kitchen is fully equipped with portable dishwasher, large dining table. Exterior security camera in use.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

Property is not suitable for your children

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

$50 pet fee please notify me of number of pets

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside smoking only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds

Remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7056783
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Anderson

Located in Anderson, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Anderson Civic and Sports Center and Regal Starlight - Anderson are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sadlers Creek State Park and Hart State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Anderson Memorial Stadium or Trojan Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Anderson, SC

What's nearby

  • Jarrett Access Area - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Anderson University - 25 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Clemson University - 31 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 35 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Lake Keowee - 44 min drive - 57.5 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 35 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fork Grove Bbq - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendell's Dippin' Branch - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Little Pigs B-B-Q - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape From Reality private dock on Lake Hartwell pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Escape From Reality private dock on Lake Hartwell?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape From Reality private dock on Lake Hartwell?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape From Reality private dock on Lake Hartwell?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape From Reality private dock on Lake Hartwell located?

Located in the heart of Anderson, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Hartwell and Jarrett Access Area. Sadlers Creek State Park and Richard B. Russell Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful and relaxing. Beautiful Valentines getaway. Thank you for sharing your beautiful Home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim M.

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

Nice location

The view of lake was great Tucked away in a quiet location, loved the deck and porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

The host was extremely nice and great to work with. The only thing that was extremely bad was the host fee rack on to the bill. I was not expecting that since you advertised no hidden fees. This complaint is directed solely to VRBO. I will tell all my friends to beware of this and not do business with VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Wonderful Location

Really nicely located property, close to many boat ramps in a quiet cove. Would definitely consider staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JACK W.

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

Nice house and location

This house is just what i would want for my lake house. Clean and well decorated, nice screened porch and deck with cover boat deck. This time of year it was quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet-friendly house with convenient access to the lake. We paid to use the boat launch at the Springfield RV park across the lake from the house. We found it to be more convenient to drive across the lake. The house is older but clean and contained all basic amenities for a reasonable nightly rate. Friendly neighbors, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Great visit

Loved swimming in the lake! Such a calm peaceful place. Thankful for the fenced yard for the pups!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cliffod G.

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

Loved it

Loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Very relaxing

Great view, lots of nature to enjoy
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Such a pleasant stay

Our time at escaping reality was so relaxing and peaceful. Watching the deer pass through the yard during a beautiful sunrise so enjoyable. Had everything we needed. Nice yard for the dogs too.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dennis M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
So we made the trip in winter, and overall enjoyed the house and area. The temps were down into the teens at night, maybe 40's during the day. There were some space heaters provided to help warm the house but we found that it put a strain on the entire electrical system and we had to reset the circuit breaks many times as they kept popping, and at night, 15 degree weather is no fun venturing out into to reset circuit breakers.The house itself was ok, as others have noted the floors have a few "soft" spots, seems the house leans a bit, and to us it was a bit cluttered, don't need 4-6 table lamps and ceiling lights for such small rooms. Also, we found cat hair throughout, we love our furry friends, but thankfully we aren't allergic to cats.For a few days it was nice and gave us a place to stay while we did our other business.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2026
I am so sorry that your stay fell on an unprecedented cold snap, we did offer to have our handyman come over to reset the breaker the 2 times this happened but you only notified us after the fact. You were financially compensated for the inconvenience, we apologized and offered to refund your stay if you wanted to leave so I’m unsure what else I could have done to accommodate you. Thank you for the decorating advice I’ll take a look at it as soon as possible. I do apologize if you found pet hair we will do another deep cleaning to remedy that asap.
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen B.

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

Good

Was a good experience , clean. was nice to allow our dog free in fenced yard. Even had the chance to place with deer.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S.

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

April Lake

Good communication from host. Nice size fenced yard for the dogs to runaround and a covered dock for our boat.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall A.

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

May Lake Hartwell Fishing Trip

Lucky to find a reasonable and clean property that met mine and my brethren's expectations for lodging during our weeklong bass fishing tournament. We have simple needs - place to sleep, eat, and clean up after a long day on the lake. Thank you for having this VRBO listing available to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Just right

Husband temporarily transferred to Anderson - this allowed me to travel with our dogs and stay with him - we enjoyed our time in the evenings - on our PWC or swimming in the lake - This home maybe no the newest or fanciest but it was just what we needed and it was very clean - you could tell the host cared.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

4/10 Poor

Coraellyn L.

Needs updating, loved the screened porch.It was the monsoon season evidently.

Nice area,convenient to Anderson SC.You do need a GPS.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
Thank you for the feedback. I'm not sure I understood the monsoon season comment or the GPS???? I don't control the weather.... I arrived right after your stay and didn't see anything amiss. The cottage address does come up on my phone GPS and I send detailed directions to guest. I heard no comments or concerns during your stay so there was really nothing I could change to make you happy. I guess the need for update is relative. Fresh paint, new floors and fresh linens were done summer of 2016. My description of rustic, comfortable with a great private dock is accurate. My pictures speak for themselves. Thanks. Laura
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny L.

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

AHHH

We enjoyed 5 days relaxing on the lake. Our pups really enjoyed playing in the water (too cold for us though) and the fenced yard. It was great to be able to dock our boat. Deer passing through the yard in the evening as we sat by the fire. Definitely an "escape from reality".
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

MaryAnne A.

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

Lakeside Getaway

We were looking for a countryside lake getaway that would accept pets to enjoy some hiking, kayaking and fishing. The property did not disappoint. Nice fenced in front yard for the pet, great back deck with a view through some woods to the lake and private dock available for your use. Check in was easy. The mgmt. was responsive. The only complaint we had was the furniture was not conducive for comfort with persons having back issues. Low sitting, soft sofas. Soft mattresses.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie D.

Bass Masters Classic 2018

We rented this cottage for a long weekend for the Bass Masters Classic 2018 on Lake Hartwell. The inside of the cottage was immaculate and felt homey. Although it did not have new updates it had all the conveniences of home. The negative side we experienced was that as much as the inside was immaculate the outside was not- Trees were fallen over, there is high grass around the property, not a well kept outside appearance. Along with that the outside furniture was not clean and ready to use on our visit; and the dock was not along the bank for us to get on- it was about 3ft out into the water- we would have to wade the water to get on it. This was all very disappointing as this is why we rented this property- to sit on the deck and or the dock to be able to see the Anglers in the tournament if they came to the cove; which we did have several that fished the cove. I am giving the benefit of the doubt that we rented in the middle of transition of seasons and maybe the owners have not done spring clean up for the tenants in the spring and summers seasons. I would recommend this place only if the outside was cleaned up and the dock was accessible.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
Melanie, Thank you for the 4 stars! I do apologize for any inconvenience that you had. If you had contacted me during your stay I would have been able to quickly have any issues fixed. Due to the record rains and storms the 4 days prior to your arrival I did have 2 trees downed. Since they were away from the house, drive, path and dock, I thought they would not be an inconvenience and did not want to cancel your stay and ruin your vacation plans. Luckily, docks on Lake Hartwell (any Army Corp property) are mobile and can be easily moved by a local company with no inconvenience to guest. I provide multiple contact numbers or you can always contact HomeAway to rectify any issues you have. Most owners are happy to assist you or fix any problems you may have as long as we know there is a problem. Best of luck and I hope all your future vacations are up to your expectations. Laura
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very clean and comfortable. Communication with Laura was excellent. We enjoyed the deer wandering through in the early morning and just before dusk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Nice lakefront!

Beautiful property and cute home. We enjoyed the dock very much and the grill
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Great weekend away

Had the best weekend sitting on the dock or around the fire. The house has everything we needed. Will definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary K.

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

Nice quiet getaway

Survived the power outage from Tropical Storm Zeta there! The cottage is very quiet and comfortable. The new master bed is great. Thank you for accepting our booking on short notice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Elmer P.

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

Upgrade TV to Roku USB stick

Wanted better TV. Had Roku but only basic WiFi not the Roku adapter.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
Elmer. Thank you for the 4 stars! I am sorry you had trouble understanding the ROKU system and streaming television. I hope you enjoy your next family reunion. Laura
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

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

Great Location!

Great stay! The property has a firepit and lake access, perfect for our weekend getaway! There was even firewood to burn!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay!

About the host

Hosted by Laura Mendiola

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My family and I live in Atlanta. We loved the quality of the water on Lake Hartwell as well as it's less hectic crowds over our Atlanta area lakes. When we were shopping for water front property we were so happy to find such a great spot less than a 2 hour drive from home for my family to really get away from it all! My dogs both love swimming in the lake as well as going on our boat. The casual cottage and location has made for many great family adventures and our friends love to come hang out as well. For us the cottage is a perfect fit!

Why they chose this property

The dock always has water due to it's location in a "green zone"... even in a draught we always have water at our dock. The paved path with lights for night time enjoyment and the fact that the path was flat make getting to the dock easy for my parents when they come to visit. I loved that it was close enough for a weekend get away for all my family scattered throughout the south and that it was an hour drive from Greenville-Spartanburg airport and 2 1/2 hours from Atlanta airport.... so location, location, location! My cottage is 10 minutes off of I-85 at exit 14.

What makes this property unique

Flat, paved path with lights for safe and easy access to the dock 24 hours a day! Great water and a private dock (center slot is covered and dock can accommodate 3 boats) with water and electricity at the lakes edge. Casual and comfortable cottage with fenced in front yard. Long driveway to park cars, trucks and trailers.

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