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Charming, Scenic Retreat on Deep-Water Cove; Fire Pit, SUP Boards, Covered Slip

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Welcome to LAKE PLACE RETREAT!
Morning coffee with a view
Sunroom, first room as you enter; large flat screen, couch, dining table, books
Comfy couch w storage ottomans that double as more seating
large dining table in sunroom; desk can be added for more seating

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Lavonia, GA
  • Lake Hartwell State Park
  • Lake Hartwell
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Tugaloo State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master on Main

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom on Main

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping Loft

2 Single Beds

Third Bedroom Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Master en Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom on Main

Toilet · Shower only

Third Bathroom Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Charming, Scenic Retreat on Deep-Water Cove; Fire Pit, SUP Boards, Covered Slip

BOOK FOR A WEEK (7 nights) AND GET 15% DISCOUNT! 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 help you 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. The coffee bar has a Keurig, a traditional drip machine, and a French press. Every coffee cup is different from the next so that you and your guests know whose is whose. Granite countertops complement the fully-equipped kitchen, which also includes a countertop nugget ice maker. Also on the main floor, we have a master bedroom (king) 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 beds (twin), the third bedroom (queen) and third full bathroom with a tub-shower. 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 large fire pit patio with built-in benches and several Adirondack chairs. Our convenient basement storage room is stocked with two paddle boards and an assortment of floats. Bring your own fishing gear, secure a fishing license, and you'll be set. 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 little 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. Clemson University's famous Death Valley stadium is about 45 minutes away. An hour's drive southeast offers the great dining and night life of Athens, GA, or head straight down I-85 for shopping at the Mall of Georgia in Buford. An hour north, you can find yourself in the highly-acclaimed Greenville, SC, complete with its Reedy River Falls Park and famous Swamp Rabbit Trail for biking and hiking enthusiasts. Want a scenic drive? Head west from our place, and in about an hour, you'll be in the quaint Alpine town of Helen in the North Georgia mountains.

Please note that while we encourage families, our home is not baby-proofed. We are the perfect spot for multi-generations to stay together away from the stuffy, separateness of a hotel, for the late-night bonding of a girls' trip weekend, or for a few couples who enjoy the "pre-social-media days" of true friendships and real connections. We invite you to come enjoy the charm and peacefulness of our Lake Place Retreat. We hope that our spot will become your happy place, too.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children count in the maximum capacity of 8.
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Events

No events allowed
Our HOA will not allow parties or events.
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Pets

No pets allowed
NO PETS ALLOWED. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING ALLOWED
All vehicles and trailers must fit in long, gravel drive. Parking on cul-de-sac is not permitted.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Our HOA will not allow parties or events.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lavonia

Located in Lavonia, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Harbor Light Marina and Chickasaw Point Golf Club 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 and Tugaloo State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lavonia, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Tugaloo State Park - 12 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Villas at Foxwood Hills - 30 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Clemson University - 62 min drive - 67.8 km

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 23 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, Scenic Retreat on Deep-Water Cove; Fire Pit, SUP Boards, Covered Slip pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming, Scenic Retreat on Deep-Water Cove; Fire Pit, SUP Boards, Covered Slip?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, Scenic Retreat on Deep-Water Cove; Fire Pit, SUP Boards, Covered Slip?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming, Scenic Retreat on Deep-Water Cove; Fire Pit, SUP Boards, Covered Slip located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Hartwell and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tugaloo State Park and Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia. Lavonia Water Works Lake and Lavonia Carnegie Library are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Keith & Elizabeth Ward

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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 visiting her grandchildren. Keith and Elizabeth live and work in Atlanta. Their oldest son, an Auburn grad, and the youngest son, a recent UGA grad, love the water and all things outdoors. (We clearly need a new picture!) Having a place on the lake was a dream of ours for years, and we are pleased 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 friends and create some special memories of your own.

Why they chose this property

Our home is a unique A-frame style lake house with rustic, shiplap walls that have been whitewashed for a bright, airy feel. With three private bedrooms and one sleeping loft, the 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. Our cove always has plenty of water. Even in drought years, the lake is at least 12 feet deep in the slip and has been as deep as 25. Our neighborhood is wooded, quiet, and peaceful.

What makes this property unique

We have a STRICT no smoking, no pet policy. 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 decks 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 12 feet in the boat slip. Our dock is at the end of the gently-sloping, pea gravel path. Come and relax and see why this is our happy place!

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