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Smart TV
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Smart TV

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Lavonia

Within a short walk of Lake Hartwell, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Tugaloo State Park - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Villas at Foxwood Hills - 24 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Clemson University - 57 min drive - 39.8 miles

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 23 min drive
  • Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬10 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.

Cozy Cottage by the lake WIFI / Pets Welcome / Kayaks

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. This house is located in a rustic, less crowded part of Lake Hartwell. A gravel drive leads to the house in the Gumlog area. No dock, but it is on the lake. A king bed in the loft with a newly remodeled full bath and a second room on the main level with a daybed/trundle with a full bath across hall.

Professionally managed by Mountain Lakes Vacation



The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a travel crib.

Property manager

Jessi Owen

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 24

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Lavonia within a short 11-minute walk of Lake Hartwell. You'll also find Tugaloo State Park and Lavonia City Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Cozy Cottage by the lake WIFI / Pets Welcome / Kayaks a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside cottage include a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring lake views.

Does Cozy Cottage by the lake WIFI / Pets Welcome / Kayaks have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cozy Cottage by the lake WIFI / Pets Welcome / Kayaks?

Yes, every accommodation at Cozy Cottage by the lake WIFI / Pets Welcome / Kayaks comes with a deck with some featuring lake views.

Cozy Cottage by the lake WIFI / Pets Welcome / Kayaks Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Will stay again. Grill wasn't clean and not in good shape. No paddles or balls for ping pong, bought some and leaving there. Need some light bulbs changed. No life jacket for kayaking but we enjoyed it very much
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Turn on the heat and fix the shower

Overall nice property. Only complaints are about the heat and the shower. The heat wasnt on when we checked in (it's winter). The shower also doesnt get hot (would get slightly warmer than tap cold, but thats all despite the sink water being very hot)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cozy

The house was a nice cozy house overall. The kitchen was updated with new appliances. Beds were comfortable. Couldn’t spend time on the patio in the evening because the lights didn’t work. Would’ve like to have a fire pit to use. The basement was cold. There was no dock so we couldn’t hang out by the lake and there were to many leaves on the property that should’ve been blown away from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

bleu f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Lakeside Retreat

This 2 bed 1.5 bath is a perfect place to relax, kayak, fish or just enjoy beautiful Lake Hartwell. The kitchen is well equipped, there are 2 big screen TVs and an ample deck looking over the lake. Downstairs is a Ping Pong table we spent a lot of time on. Nice little walk way down to the lake. Kayaks are provided. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice spot in the mountains

Lovely views great deck for having coffee in the mornings with the pups squirrel watching.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Luke M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nasty

This is the worst experience I’ve ever had when renting a property. The house was run down, doors falling off hinges, dirty floors, dirty shower(hair and dirt all in it) no clean linens or towels!! Everyone in our party got sick after staying here! Do yourself a favor and run from this listing trust me!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chiquita D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday/Class reunion

The property was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becki B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice lake trip

Enjoyed the local food, lake fun, and remote location to feel off the beaten path. Had what we needed for a family of 5. Kids were too scared to sleep in the basement though.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Chris J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very Dirty

Was excited to stay at a house on the lake, but the lake access full of over growth, large limbs, and trash. The yard was over grown with trash and dirty clothes left laying around. Inside was worse. It smelt terrible, there was a giant box full of trash in the laundry room, filthy floors, and trash in the window sills. The beds were made, but we questioned the cleanliness of the bedding. Not sure who the cleaning company is, but I don’t think the owners are getting their money’s worth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick C.

Location was easy to find, very convenient

Great response between owner and us through the entire process. Rented for 5 days for work. We liked that it was on the lake, unfortunately we couldn’t enjoy it, as it poured the entire time. The outside definitely needs to be cleaned up. First appearances are important. A little TLC would greatly improve the front. The kitchen was fine, we’ll stocked. There’s all new appliances. Kitchen has a small table that does expand to seat 6 comfortably. Unfortunately, there’s only 4 chairs. So if you have more than 4 people I’m not sure what you would do. There is one other small child’s chair in the bedroom downstairs. The 4 chairs in the kitchen are all different, pretty uncomfortable, should be replaced. I kept the table open for our entire stay. Very large living room, windows scaped to overlook the lake. Easy walk down to The lake as well. There are steps leading to water. No views of the water in spring and summer due to trees. There are 4 Adirondack chairs outside facing the water, table and 4 chairs. Again, it rained the entire time so we could not enjoy the lake. There are 2 kayaks. There’s is a grill, we never used it. Charcoal only. Again, the outside was unkept. I would have recommended that they blew the fallen sticks, leaves, fallen debry off the back deck. The couch is okay, maybe have that cleaned. There is a large water stain on it. I just covered it with a sheet to sit on. 2 pretty wicker chairs. I would probably update the furniture it’s needed. Marketplace is a great place to purchase things inexpensively. Bedroom downstairs has a daybed with trundle. We didn’t use it, yet did lay on it one afternoon, mattresses very comfortable. There are extra sheets and blankets in the closet in this bedroom,. They were not folded, blankets were laying on the floor. I washed a blanket/comforter that was in the closet, as it definitely had signs of use prior to us. Pillows are also just thrown on the floor of the closet with a bunch of other sheets, and blankets. Needs to be tidied up. Bathroom on main level was fine. Stand up shower only. Loft upstairs has a 4 poster king bed. Very nice. Small bathroom, no shower. Large closet. Laundry room has new appliances which was nice. This place is fine for the money and or quick little getaway. Easy to find. We had no problem hearing traffic as others commented on. I think with some TLC this cabin would be awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet little cottage

My husband and I Rented this little cottage for a weekend for our anniversary. All we wanted was something cozy to spend time together. This property was clean and maintained very nicely. Plenty of towels, pots, pans, ect. We had everything we needed plus some. The bed upstairs was incredibly comfortable and the furnishings were very nice. The view was nice on the back porch and the host was incredibly nice and accommodating. We did call when we got there and asked for one thing and she had it delivered to us within the hour. The food around the area was great. Check in/out process was so easy and we had not a single issue. Will absolutely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway!!

This was the perfect little spot to just get away from everything!! We enjoyed our stay very much and would def book again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hornick C., Charlotte NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet yet close to Lavonia

We enjoyed the little house on the lake and it had everything we needed. Very quiet and enjoyed the view of the lake every evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen J., LARGO

Liked: Cleanliness

Closeness to Hartwell

We mostly travelled to Hartwell. The property and the deck were great and we found everything we needed. The state park was right around the corner and I am sure this location would be great for a family on a recreational trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felicia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway For My Husband’s Birthday

We really enjoyed our stay. Property was described as it was. My husband really enjoyed himself. Wasn’t to far from everything which made that really convenient. Owners responded within minutes when we checked in. We plan to stay again in the Spring.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good if you plan on only being at the cabin to sleep; not ideal for spending all day at

This rental was my least favorite we've ever used. I'll make a list of pros and cons. Pros: -Very nice kitchen appliances and amenities, plenty of pots, pans, plates, etc. -We had no issues with necessities (heat, lights, hot water) -Two sit in kayaks under the back porch area was a nice surprise -The master bed was very comfortable -The inside was very clean aside from cob webs up high in corners -The neighborhood felt safe -The view of the lake was pretty -Loved a lot of the decor. Cons: Safety: -Broken glass around the outside. Definitely needed to ensure everyone wore shoes (under the back porch area) -The steps going down to the basement had a lot of nail heads exposed, also had to make sure I wore shoes going down there -Trim around the house had nail heads sticking out in some spots. -The front and back doors don't have deadbolts and the front door doesn't have a smooth close, the latch plate is sketchy -Exposed electrical outlet by the kitchen trash can -This probably isn't something the owner can fix, but the water smelled very heavily of bleach. We purchased our own water for drinking. -The bedroom downstairs had a door that could lock but required a key. Not great when little kids lock themselves in. Experience: -Althouth the view was beautiful, it wasn't pleasant at all with the noise. It's very close to a busy high-speed road so it's loud all day and evening. As in have to raise your voice to have a conversation outside. But the sound is barely noticeable inside so no issues sleeping at least. -The home was remodeled very quickly and sloppily. There's paint everywhere ie on outlets, switches, floor, shower, window glass.. -The shower and sink have caulking all over them, very messily applied -The trim around the door frames upstairs don't line up, like a few small boards making up one side of the door. -There isn't a light switch upstairs to turn lights on downstairs, so we had to leave a lamp on downstairs Neutral: -2 trash bags were provided for the 4 night stay with no extras. Putting this in the neutral area because I could have reached out to the host, but we made do on our own -This is a FYI for future renters, and the host did inform us that the beach area was muddy and not ideal, but to add on to that the area by the water is downright dangerous. Sunk to my thighs to rescue my toddler. Worse to the left that we made off limits to the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really a nice cabin buy very remote and close to the highway could constantly hear cars

Overall ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher G.

Great value and pet friendly

My family and dogs had a great stay here. The only down side was the road noise (there was construction during our stay) and the toadstool toilet everything else was as represented and convenient to access
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022