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Exterior
Exterior
Screened in porch to the left, sun room to the right. Grill on deck in between.
Fire pit area in backyard

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Lavonia, GA
  • Place, Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Tugaloo State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Hartwell State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock ~ Bar

Welcome to The Boat House at Lake Hartwell!

- 4 Bedrooms, 7 beds, 3 full bathrooms, 2 living rooms

-Sleeps 11

- Brand new pontoon boat available for rent at the home's private dock! Skip the hassle and prices of local rental offices. Cheapest and most convenient rental on the lake.

- 2 kayaks. Paddle away!

- Foosball and Ping Pong Table.

-NEW: rec room with wet bar and TV for entertaining and enjoying!

- Fire pit with 5 Chairs.

- Large backyard for the kids and pets to play.

- Quiet deep water cove just off of the large open water. We are surrounded by big, beautiful trees and a very flat lot.

- Several boat up restaurants/bars and marinas, the closest being Tilly's, a 10 minute boat ride away. You will find just about anything you need within 15 minutes of the house.

- Conveniently located 10 minutes from I-85.

- Tugaloo State Park, free with a National Parks Pass.

- 2 boat ramps only a minute or two from the property if you prefer to bring your own boat.

- Off the main floors is the deck with a grill and a large screened-in porch with a grill, TV, and living space.


-Please be advised that we have security cameras in use covering the boat and dock area, driveway, and backyard.

- Family owned and operated.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets must be leashed at all times outside the home
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strict quiet hours from 10pm to 8am. This includes ALL outdoor areas (fire pit, screened in porch, and outdoor table area downstairs)
Maximum 5 cars allowed at the property. No parking on street or lawn whatsoever.
Keep pets leashed at all times when outside the home.

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Lavonia

Located in Lavonia, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Harbor Light Marina and Chickasaw Point Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lavonia Cultural Center and Gateway Arts Center. Kayaking, water tubing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing nearby.
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Lavonia, GA

What's nearby

  • Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Tugaloo State Park - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • St. Marys Sacred Heart Emergency Room - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Lake Hartwell State Park - 13 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Harbor Light Marina - 13 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 23 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Spotted Pig BBQ - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock ~ Bar pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock ~ Bar?

As of 8 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock ~ Bar on 11 Mar, 2026 start from S$505, 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 Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock ~ Bar?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock ~ Bar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock ~ Bar?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront ~ Boat ~ Kayaks ~ Fire Pit ~ Private Dock ~ Bar located?

This family-friendly Lavonia holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Hartwell and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tugaloo State Park and Lavonia Water Works Lake. Lavonia Cultural Center and Lavonia City Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great place

Great place to stay family and dogs had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at a great property!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!! So peaceful. Just what we needed to unwind.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Great vacation

Great location just outside of a quaint town. Very convenient to have the boat rental at the house. We may make this an annual trip!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent time staying at this house and renting the boat! The hosts are very communicative and accommodating. I would recommend this place to anyone. And I hope to come back with my family again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Owners made everything easy! Would highly recommend - we look forward to staying again! We rented the boat and just had a great experience. Was so convenient to have boat access at the property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri W.

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

Family Vacation

This property was perfect!! Easy walk to the lake! The house was clean and had plenty of room for our 9 guests!! The boat was the perfect size for our family!! The response time from the host was amazing!! We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Fishing Trip

Nice place to stay. Little tight backing boat but great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Spring break getaway

We enjoyed the peaceful environment, clean and cozy home. Relaxing waters were the biggest plus via the rental pontoon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Getaway

Great place for family to get together and fun and enjoy the sites
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Ramsey/Hamlin Summer 2025

Four adults, 2 teens, 10 and 5 year old. The house was perfect for us. Lots of room. Well equipped. We did a lot of cooking. Played lots of ping pong. Spent days on the fabulous screened in porch watching soccer. We loved our day with the boat. Quiet part of the Lake. It was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarabeth G.

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

Refreshing peaceful stay

We had a lovely stay here with my small family. My two boys and hubby and I all took turns kayaking around the safe little cove by the house. It was very quiet, hardly heard any neighbors, and very peaceful. We used the fire pit to make hot dogs and smores several of the evenings. Our family also used the foosball and ping pong tables. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy W.

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

Business owner

Working in the area and very nice quiet place with accurate listing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie O.

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

Great Lake House

We had a great weekend. The house location was perfect, and the boat rental made our stay even better. The fire pit was a great way to end one night of our stay and watching movies inside rounded it off nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN N.

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

Wonderful place

We loved our stay at The Boathouse. It fit our family’s needs and wishes! The host was very attentive to communications and quick to respond to remedy any need. Very peaceful neighborhood. The boat rental was a plus! The lake is beautiful!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was just as advertised with no surprises....that in itself is a big plus! Caroline was always quick to answer any questions or concerns we had although there were few. The bedtooms and bathrooms were clean and well set up. The pontoon boat was used for 3 days during our stay and was plenty big enough to accomodate our group of 7 adults and 2 children. Lake Hartwell is a large, beautiful lake and the inflatable, two-person chair on the premises was towed behind the boat every day we used it. The kids, and even adults had a blast with it. Overall, everyone enjoyed our stay and I highly recommend the house for anyone with a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie W.

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

Loved the lake!

The lake house was just as advertised. Communication with our host was great, easy check-in, comfortable home and the pontoon boat was a bonus!! We loved the 2 days we rented the boat, pulling our grandsons on the raft and then leisurely evening rides too. Thanks for a great family vacation week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

harsha vardhan m.

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

Amazing

house was in a great location, host was very quick to respond, river behind the house was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hulet S.

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

Great House on Northwestern part of Lake Hartwell

Great sleeping arrangement. Kids loved the bunk room. Well stocked house. Great Dock. Owner has a Pontoon boat that is available for rent, if you desire.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois L.

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

Quick family getaway

Great home to just relax and float around the lake. We spent 4 nights at the home, rented the pontoon that is available on the property and just enjoyed some much needed family time.. The home was well equipped with everything we needed to make our stay safe and comfortable. It seems a lot of the homes that are available on the lake have very steep walks down to the lake. This home offered a doable walk for our aging parents so they could be apart of all the activities. The T.V. on the screened porch was a welcome addition for movie night.. It was great stay and we are already discussing when we can go back..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin M.

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

So peaceful and relaxing!

We escaped Atlanta for a few days and the most relaxing and peaceful stay at the Boathouse. It’s a beautiful spot on the lake which we could enjoy from both inside the house and outside. We especially enjoyed boating, kayaking and fishing off the dock. Caroline is a wonderful host, super responsive and welcoming. There are many extra touches like extra towels, and coffee extras that add to the hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ginny M.

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

Lake house rental

We enjoyed our stay over the Thanksgiving weekend. A nice get together for our family. More room than expected. The kids enjoyed fishing and the dogs had plenty of areas to play. Everyone was comfortable but my husband and I had the king bed upstairs and found it could use extra padding. Really enjoyed the back porch with the tv. Highly recommend this for large family and would consider it again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Peace and Quiet at the Lake House

Beautiful home with all the amenities and a great view. The host was very quick to respond and very accommodating. We also rented the 2023 pontoon boat located at the home enjoyed our time on the lake. The fire pit is in a perfect location to enjoy the backyard and to see all the stars. The neighborhood is quiet and the neighbors are friendly. The houses was great for two couples and a dog. This a first time visit, but we all agreed we will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Great Family Getaway!

My first comment would have to be that this property owner's communication is crazy fast. Very responsive, very helpful. When we arrived, one of the kayak paddles was missing and Caroline immediately ordered a replacement to be shipped out AND offered to reimburse me if I wanted to go and buy one sooner before it arrived. The property is a great family location on a sleepy cove of Lake Hartwell and was a great fall getaway for us. We rented the boat, and it was honestly amazing to be able to use such a new/clean/nice boat for such a reasonable amount. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David U.

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

Love the ‘Lake House’

Our family enjoyed a weekend getaway at the lake house. The house was clean, updated and had all of the amenities we needed for cooking, relaxing, playing games and enjoying the lake! We rented the on-site pontoon, which was so convenient. The pontoon was perfect for our family of 6, and the teens especially enjoyed riding behind on the provided AirHead tube. The boys enjoyed swimming and fishing from the dock as well. The outdoor fire-pit area is terrific with gorgeous lake views. The house is conveniently located to lake access and close to the Harbor Lights Marina for refueling. Don was a terrific host, communicated well and was so welcoming and friendly. We felt right at home. We will definitely be visiting the lake house again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Kelly

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Originally from Colorado, I have lived in the greater Atlanta area for 2 years now. My father and two sisters purchased this house with me to have a relaxing place where we can all meet a couple times a year. This is our first rental property so please let us know how we are doing. Do you yourself a favor and rent our boat for a day to explore all Lake Hartwell has to offer. It is a beautiful lake with lots to offer. We hope you enjoy the house and lake as much as we do. Grab your bathing suit and go hop in the water!

Why they chose this property

Lake Hartwell is the largest lake in Georgia at 87 square miles and an average depth of 45 feet. Surrounded by big beautiful trees and rolling hills, its beauty is a thing to behold. The lake offers several boat up restaurants/bars and marinas, the closest being Tilly's, a 10 minute boat ride away. You will find just about anything you need within 15 minutes of the house. Just to the south is the Tugaloo State Park, free with a National Parks Pass. There are also 2 boat ramps only a minute or two from the property if you prefer to bring your own boat. I-85 is conveniently located 10 minutes south for easy access to the neighborhood. Distance to: Tugaloo State Park: 6 mins/ 3 miles Clemson Football Stadium: 40 mins/30 miles UGA Football Stadium: 1 hour/ 50 miles Greenville, SC: 1 hour/ 50 miles Green Pond Landing and Event Center: 30 mins/25 miles

What makes this property unique

The most unique feature of our property is access to boating rental. We offer a 2023 brand new pontoon boat for rent that seats 11 people. Not only is it significantly nicer than the boats available at a marina but it's conveniently located at our dock behind the house. Perhaps the best part is the price. It is remarkably cheaper than any other boat rental option on the lake. Please contact us if you are interested. Go explore the lake!

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