Anderson Retreat: Private Hot Tub & Kayaks!

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A circular seating area with four Adirondack chairs around a stone fire pit, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.
A wooden dock extending into a greenish lake, surrounded by dense trees.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a bookshelf.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, coffee table, and a fireplace. There are shelves with decorative items and a rug on the floor.
A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Hartwell

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Anderson, SC
  • Place, Lake Hartwell
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Anderson University
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Clemson University
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Anderson

Located in Anderson, this holiday home is on a lake. Hartwell Dam and Woodburn are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Anderson Arts Center and Hartwell Arts Center. Travelling with kids? Consider The Hart County Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Anderson Civic and Sports Center. With kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Anderson, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Anderson Mall - 22 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Anderson University - 23 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Clemson University - 29 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 34 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fork Grove Bbq - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Arriero - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Barnwood Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘N Biscuits - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Anderson Retreat: Private Hot Tub & Kayaks! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Anderson Retreat: Private Hot Tub & Kayaks!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Anderson Retreat: Private Hot Tub & Kayaks!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Anderson Retreat: Private Hot Tub & Kayaks!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Anderson Retreat: Private Hot Tub & Kayaks! located?

This family-friendly Anderson holiday home is located on a lake, steps from Lake Hartwell and within 6 mi (10 km) of Jarrett Access Area and Sadlers Creek State Park. Richard B. Russell Lake and Hartwell Dam are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great house for our fall break visiting our daughter who attends Clemson. Outdoor space was wonderful- hot tub, firepit, area for the dog. Lake levels were way down so we could not use the kayaks or SUPs. Think we had hoped to enjoy the lake more but weather didn’t cooperate. Only suggestion is a hot water or tea pot for hot tea drinkers ;-). Thanks so much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host and great location on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a quick family getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2025
From the Owner: "Hi Andrew, Thank you so much for staying with us! We truly appreciate you choosing our home and hope you had an enjoyable visit.We’re always looking to improve, and since this wasn’t a 5-star experience for you, we’d be grateful if you could share any feedback on how we can do better. Your insights are incredibly valuable to us as we work to provide the best possible experience for our guests.Thanks again, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you in the future!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to celebrate our son’s graduation from Clemson. The house has everything you need and is very clean. Check in was seamless. Beautiful backyard and deck. Our family made great use of the kayaks, paddleboards, cornhole and the hot tub. Host went above and beyond with a few questions we had. Would stay again and absolutely recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. We saw deer in the backyard. The kitchen was well equipped. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Attending a family reunion in area. This place was just what we needed. Easy to find. Easy check-in. Home was clean and comfortable. Rain the whole time there, but we were able to invite family to spend the day, or two, at the rental. Plenty of room to spread out and enjoy each other's company. Screened porch was nice to enjoy the outdoors without the rain. We really enjoyed the rental and family said it was an amazing place. Will rent again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying for a Clemson game. There was plenty of room and the hot tub was nice to come back to after the game. The house was clean and easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

We stayed at this property for our sons graduation. They were very responsive during our stay. We enjoyed using the kayaks and having s'mores by the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a very nice time inside the house, but was disappointed with the "lake" part of the property. We could not get into the water or hang out on dock. There was an oil slick on the water in the cove. Nearly fell on the rocks on the steps getting down to the dock, a hand rail would be very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very nice. House was spotless, back yard was nice and fenced which was good for the dogs. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms were clean. Good AC and nice hot tub. Kitchen had the necessities with updated appliances. House is tucked away with one close neighbor who we saw but had no contact with. It is a little walk to the "water". Actually, not much water. Host sent a message a few days before scheduled arrival the lake level was a little low. About 8' low. Nothing that could have been helped but something to check if expecting "waterfront or water access".There is a public access / beach about 3 -4 miles away that was a great place to spend some time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2026
We're glad the house itself delivered — spotless, comfortable beds, clean bathrooms, good A/C, a fenced yard for the dogs, and a hot tub to enjoy. On the lake level, we did send notice ahead of your stay that it was running low; this is a regional condition affecting all lake properties in the area and not something within our control.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful lake location!

We enjoyed the beauty of this tucked away location at Lake Hartwell. It was quiet and relaxing. The house was comfortable with plenty of room. The house was well stocked and was a perfect location for a family vacation. We loved that paddle boards were available!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house and location. Special tha ks to our host Trina. She was available for any questions we h

Great house for needs. 2 co-workers and I needed a spot while working in Athens with weekend off. Fit us well. Fire pit a welcome addition
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding for son - Gender Reveal for daughter

Super clean property! Had everything necessary. Beautiful and fun!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we enjoyed our stay. The fenced in yard was great for our dog. Home is located on a very quiet and peaceful part of the lake. Had a great time kayaking. Master bed was comfortable, only complaint was the master bath. It is just very small and could use updates.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Home on Lake Hartwell!

This home was very comfortable. Beds were nice. The big screen t.v.'s in the living room and screen porch were a plus too. Close to Anderson for shopping and restaurants. Fenced in backyard with fire pit. Lovely home!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Home on Lake Hartwell!

This home was very comfortable. Beds were nice. The big screen t.v.'s in the living room and screen porch were a plus too. Close to Anderson for shopping and restaurants. Fenced in backyard with fire pit. Lovely home!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Came back again

This was a second visit for us. This house is a family favorite. It accommodated 5 adults, 1 child, and our dogs very well! The house has lots of room and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals there. We love using the kayaks and paddle boards and I even brought my own. The dock is nestled at the end of a quiet cove which is nice for young paddlers. The fenced in back yard is great and gives the dogs plenty of space.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much for your 2nd stay and the review!!! We just installed a new disposal a couple of months ago so I will be investigating this for you asap and making sure there are no issues. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hartwell Tournament stay

My husband fished a tournament on Lake Hartwell. We instantly booked this house and brought our dogs along with us. The property was perfect for our dogs with the beautiful outside space. The house was also about 15 minutes from green pond landing boat ramp which is where the tournament take off and weigh ins were. The house was clean and everything was there that we needed! We hope to stay there again if there is ever another tournament on Hartwell.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pleasant Accommodations & Stay

Great place that allowed 2 families (7 adults and an infant) to enjoy a Thanksgiving get away. Deck and backyard with fire pit was great addition. Limited on the amount of bathroom hand, bath, and wash towels, as well as kitchen towels. Bed linens in the primary bedroom could use an update. Gas grill needs to be replaced due to rusted out interior. Overall very pleasant accommodations and stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anderson Lake House

Two families of 5 stayed here comfortably. The outdoor space and fenced in yard is wonderful. Having access to the lake was important to us since we were vacationing with our boat. (Side note, the homeowner was so gracious to personally check lake levels for us before our trip, helping us ensure access to his dock.) The kids enjoyed the games and puzzles on site. One small thing we felt could be improved was the available cookware, specifically sheet pans. The property management let us know they were available, but we did not need to contact them so I can't speak to their attentiveness. Overall, an excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well furnished, great for dogs and that screened in porch is everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

We had a great weekend with our adult children, grandson, & dogs. The fenced in back yard was great and a fun place to hang out. Having access to a dock and using the provided kayaks & paddle boards provided great family fun. The house had everything we needed and was very spacious with 5 adults. We will definitely stay here again.
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