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6 Bedrooms and 3 docks on a Lake Hartwell cove, 3 miles from Clemson by water.

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Exterior
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 20353.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Seneca, SC
  • Lake Hartwell
    1 min walk
  • Keowee Reservoir
    14 min drive
  • Lake Keowee
    14 min drive
  • Clemson, SC (CEU-Oconee County Regional)
    17 min drive

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About the area

Seneca

With a stay at this vacation home in Seneca, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Clemson University and Lake Hartwell. .This family-friendly vacation home is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Wyndham Plaza and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Keowee Reservoir.

What's nearby

  • Clemson University - 12 min drive
  • Littlejohn Coliseum - 13 min drive
  • Memorial Stadium - 14 min drive
  • Lake Keowee - 14 min drive
  • Walker Golf Course - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 13 min drive
  • Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

6 Bedrooms and 3 docks on a Lake Hartwell cove, 3 miles from Clemson by water.

We fell in love with this house because it is very secluded, yet close to everything. Roughly 3 miles by boat from Clemson and Death Valley (about six miles by car), and a similar distance to all the big stores in Seneca, directly on a quiet small cove on Lake Hartwell. Serene and peaceful, it boasts over an acre and a half of pristine woodland and is directly across the Keowee River from the Clemson Experimental forest where there will never be houses. There are three docks on property, the largest one with the roof was installed new in July of 2021 and two newer "rollaways" to chase changing water levels. Most of the year, the sun rises directly over the lake and the views from the second story deck, master bedroom, and downstairs bedroom are absolutely spectacular on clear mornings.

The main house was renovated in late 2020 / early 2021 with the removal of popcorn ceilings and old wallpaper, brand new kitchen appliances, huge new TVs (including an 82" 4K in the great room/dining room), front load washer/dryer, new mattresses and linens, dual hood grill, ceiling fans, bathroom fixtures, paint, etc - before putting it on the market for rentals. For most renters, the highlight is the great/dining room with a massive 13' long bespoke oak table and huge windows overlooking the water. The attached screened in gazebo (directly off the breakfast nook, with benches and a large table) is ideal for quiet work, reading, or just sipping wine and listening to the sounds of the woods and the lake at night. Multiple decks with rocking chairs and tables, as well as the fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs make for a great place to relax and catch up with friends and family.

In May of 2021, the upstairs and downstairs of the three level detached garage was professionally renovated to allow for two more bedrooms, a full bathroom, second laundry area, and a kitchenette. Downstairs (below) is a billiards/ entertainment room with 8' oversized Olhausen pool table, huge leather sectional couch, and a massive 85" 4K Samsung TV. In total, the bedrooms are as follows:

1 King Master Bedroom with Bath (upstairs, main house)
1 Queen Bedroom (upstairs, main house)
1 Bedroom with 2 twin beds and 2 trundle pull out twin beds (upstairs, main house)
1 Bedroom with both a King and Queen Bed (downstairs, main house)
1 King Bedroom (new area above garage)
1 Queen Bedroom (new area above garage)

In addition, there is a queen murphy bed in the gameroom (main house) and the foldout sectional in the billiard hall (below garage).

In addition to the three docks on the property, this rental comes with two sit-in kayaks (rated up to 275 lbs), two Stand-Up Paddleboards (adult), several inflatables, and some basic fishing gear for lake exploration (at your own risk, of course). Stand up paddleboards in the quiet of dawn is a nearly religious experience. If you bring your own boat, there is a landing less than 1/2 mile away (at Lawrence Bridge), but you can leave it tied to any the docks.

One negative worth mentioning to everyone is that the property is on an incline to the water, so there are a lot of stairs and the driveway is very steep. If you are unable to negotiate a staircase without a railing, this might not be the best property for you. On one icy occasion (freezing rain), it was completely impassable even with all wheel drive. This is obviously extremely rare for the area, but it is worth mentioning. Please take caution, particularly with the eldery or those who can't traverse stairs.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Steve Hays

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed inside house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Boating on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3800 sq ft (353.0 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved pets allowed with additional fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Property has steep slope and deep water.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Newly Furnished Renovated Lake House Directly on Hartwell

6 Bedrooms and 3 docks on a Lake Hartwell cove, 3 miles from Clemson by water. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K., Hilton Head Island, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
College Graduation Stay for Family
We enjoyed our stay! The long table was perfect for a large group to eat and hang out. There was plenty of space for our large party. Instructions were great. Owner responded quickly when we thought we had a problem with one of the faucets. Turned out to be user error. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Butch L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Family Weekend
Plenty of room. Plenty of needed extras a large family would require. Had Christmas tree so our kids could feel like it was Christmas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Space and Close to Campus
I brought down 13 friends from Boston to come see a Clemson football game. It was an absolute blast, check in was super easy, Steve was very communicative, and this is the 2nd time we've stayed at this location. I can't imagine a better lake side getaway for a college football game.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clemson Getaway
We had a lovely time! Steve was very responsive and alerted us early when they’d lost power during the hurricane. It all worked out in the end! Perfect distance from Clemson to have a reunion with alumni.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

BrandiandJarred J.

Lake tranquility
Property was great, far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet yet easy to get to town if needed. Great location on in a quiet cove. We arrived a few days after the hurricane so things were still in cleanup mode. House comfortably slept all 13 of us. Owner contacted us to make sure things are going well, and to see if we needed anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Clemson home game
The house was as advertised. Unfortunately, we lost power our first evening due to hurricane Helene so a proper review would be difficult. I will say working with the owner was a very pleasant experience. I would recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place for Large Gathering
The group of friends who gathered were from SC and GA. This was the perfect location, size and lay-out for our time together. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Larry N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Hartwell House near Clemson
Great location, very roomy, Garage accommodations were outstanding especially the downstairs basement with 80" TV & pool table. The screened in porch was very peaceful & relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

VICKIE S., Aiken, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of exercise
You’ll get lots of exercise going up and down the stairs. The kids loved the water mat. The pool table room was nice and cool. The large dining table was great for doing puzzles and games. Friends and family enjoyed being off to themselves in the house over the garage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a wonderful time at this property and enjoyed both the home and the lake! Would highly recommend this property for a large family! Truly a great vacation experience!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma B., Shiloh, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Our group of 17 had a really great week. Enjoyed the dock, kayaks and paddleboards alot. We rented 2 boats for a couple days. The big table was great. Only negatives were so many steps down to the dock (which we were warned about). And would have liked a better area for entire group to watch movies but overall it is a great place and would recommend to others. Lake is so beautiful and owner is very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norm C., Greeneville, Tn

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family Vacation
House layout is great for family. The location on the end of the street is super for kids. The driveway is on the steep side but not an issue. 10 min from grocery, right on the lake. Family had so much fun swimming off the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacay on Lake Hartwell
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the lake house. We also enjoyed the time and availability on the water. Despite the hilly walk, it was worth a few stairs. The water amenities made available were used with much enthusiasm; the paddle boards kayaks and the “Lilly pad” were a blast. We would definitely stay there again if the opportunity arises. We had a group of 19 and the living arrangements and seating was plentiful. It is a very peaceful location and a relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle of work and school. Communication with the owners was smooth clear and easy. I highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
High School Graduation Celebration
We live in the Greenville area and rented this home the week after our son graduated from high school. It was a great place to gather with our family and our son's friends. The separate garage space was a bonus - the boys felt like they had there on place. The docks and all of the lake toys made the home and lake all the more enjoyable. The owners were super easy to work with and replied to any questions almost immediately. We would definitely rent this again for an extended family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We enjoyed our time at the home. Plenty of space for our family. Kids enjoyed the lily pad that was there the most. We only used the main doc which had plenty of room for our 2 boats and 2 jet skis. Only thing we would have changed was the dock was all around quite narrower than we were used to so not much room to sit on the dock and watch kids play without being in the way of someone. WiFi was pretty much in and out with our phones the entire time which was a bummer but the TVs worked fine with it. Over all we very much enjoyed the stay and Steve was great to work with and addressed any question we had promptly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Trip
I think this is our 3rd year staying at Steve's home and it is always a great time. Spacious home for our large family and lots of amenities. We love going every year and Steve is an excellent host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D., Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakehouse living
We all had a wonderful stay. The property manager was very welcoming & responsive to questions. The house was in a very private and relaxing location. The house is set up fantastic for groups. We hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and house for graduation
We stayed there for my son's graduation at Clemson. It was a great location and very nice being on the lake. Well, set up for large groups. Great outdoor space with so much to do with cornhole, firepit, pool table, etc. The dock was so nice and had everything you can imagine the lake life. The bedrooms and small kitchen over the garage was really nice and all updated. The owner was very responsive. And we got an extra surprise by seeing the northern lights while there!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James F., Pinebluff

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in Senaca SC
What a wonderful stay we had in Senaca SC. Our host was very responsive and communication was quickly answered. This was the best stocked house I have ever stayed at and all applinaces were up to date. We spent every evening on the screened in porch telling lies about our round of golf that day. I look forward to returning in October with our life long group of friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

cindy g.

Family Christmas
Sweet family gathering at the lake after Christmas with lots to do. The children enjoyed games , kayaking, pool and eating together. There was plenty of room for our large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunday C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for graduation!
There were 9 of us here for Clemson graduation. This was perfect for us—beds slept comfortably, and we could all share meals at the beautiful table. The amenities were terrific—wish we’d had more time to enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabby T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Graduation Trip
One of the nicest houses I’ve stayed at. Felt very clean and plenty of space and privacy for a large group. Home owner was very effective with communication and helpful with process.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake front Clemson weekend
This lake house is awesome and we have been staying for years for Clemson football games. We now have twin 9 month old grands and the house was super clean. Steve is always available for any questions. Best VRBO in Clemson for football weekends with a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thankful
Great fit for family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bret F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place for a Big Group
We had a big family group in for a Clemson football game and this was perfect! Lots of space for everyone to be together or get away for some quiet time for the children. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023