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A deck with outdoor seating and a view of a lake.
A spacious living room with a large gray sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are two ceiling fans, large windows, and a balcony visible.
A two-story lodge with a covered porch and a concrete pathway leading to it, surrounded by dense forest.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with a long wooden table set for six, surrounded by chairs, with a staircase on the left and a balcony with a view of trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 125100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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Reed Creek, GA
  • Place, Lake Hartwell State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Hart State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Tugaloo State Park
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lavonia

This vacation home places you next to Lake Hartwell and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Party Island. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Hart County Chamber of Commerce & Historical Museum - 22 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Lake Hartwell State Park - 23 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Hart State Park - 24 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Tugaloo State Park - 32 min drive - 21.5 miles
  • Lake Keowee - 45 min drive - 38.6 miles

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Hershberger's Bakery - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Peace Of Pie - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Tilly’s Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬26 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.

Direct on Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch

On Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch

Escape to one of Lake Hartwell's most stunning lakefront retreats — a spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home nestled on deep water in the prestigious Chateau Estates neighborhood. With breathtaking lake views from nearly every room, a private dock, three wrap-around decks, and an incredible entertainment space, this is the ultimate destination for family vacations, group getaways, and everything in between.

The Outdoors

Step outside and you're immediately at the water's edge. The private dock is your launchpad for everything lake life has to offer — fish off the end, soak up the sun on the dedicated sunning area, or launch the included tubes for a day on the water. Three wrap-around decks give you front-row seats to some of the most spectacular sunsets on Lake Hartwell, with outdoor dining and seating for the whole group. Fire up the grill and make a night of it — there's plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the fresh lake air.

The Entertainment Space

Inside, the game room and bar are the heart of the home. We're talking a regulation-size pool table, full shuffleboard table, bar with pub seating, flat screen TV, and a cozy fireplace — everything you need for a night in that rivals a night out. Cornhole is available for when you want to take the competition outside.

The Kitchen

Feeding a full house is no problem here. The kitchen is fully equipped for large groups with a full-size refrigerator, double oven, gas range, dishwasher, microwave, drip coffee maker, Keurig, and french press with grinder — so whether you're cooking a big family breakfast or prepping dinner for twelve, you have everything you need.

The Bedrooms

Rest easy in one of four king bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom, plush bedding, ample closet space, and a flat-screen smart TV. A fifth bedroom with two bunk beds is perfect for kids or younger guests. All five bedrooms have WiFi-enabled TVs so everyone can unwind at their own pace.

The Practical Stuff

Private dock with sunning and fishing area

Three wrap-around decks with outdoor dining

Gas grill

2 x Full-size washer and dryers on site

Regulation pool table, shuffleboard, bar & game room

High-speed WiFi (82 Mbps) throughout

Two enclosed garages + circular driveway (parking for 5+ vehicles)

Cornhole, fishing poles, and lake tubes provided

All bedrooms have flat-screen smart TVs

Self check-in via lockbox

Getting Around

Centrally located between Lavonia and Hartwell, GA, with easy access to I-85. Atlanta is under 2 hours away; Greenville and Clemson are under an hour. Boat launches at Harbor Light (8 miles) and Red Creek (10 miles) make getting a boat on the water easy.

Come for the lake. Stay for everything else.

Lots of activities nearby:

 - Fishing

 - Golfing

 - Hiking

 - Biking

 - Water sports

 - Wildlife (bird watching, deer, etc.)



Other things to note

When ready to venture out, we also have you covered as the Lakefront Gem is close to nearly everything including:



Hartwell, GA: 10 miles / 18 mins

Lavonia, GA: 11 miles / 18 mins

Atlanta, GA: 1hr 42mins

Athens, GA: 1 hr

Alpharetta, GA: 1hr 30mins

Anderson, SC: 42 mins

Greenville, SC: 57mins

Clemson, SC: 40mins

Paynes Creek Campground, GA: 8 miles, 15mins

Tanger Outlets - Commerce, GA: 37 miles, 40mins

 

Boat Launch is about 4 miles away, parking onsite for trailers.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Cycling 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 5,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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: 5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

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.
  • This property accepts cash.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Lakefront Gem Boat Dock 3 story Decks
Lakefront Gem Private Dock Wifi Lake Toys
Lakefront Gem Boat Dock 3 Story Decks (Lake Hartwell)
Lakefront Gem Private Boat Dock Pool Table 3 Story Decks
Lakefront Gem: Boat Dock, 3-Story Decks (Lake Hartwell) Lavonia
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Reed Creek, just steps from Lake Hartwell. Party Island is also within a driving distance of 3 mi.

Is parking available on site at Direct on Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Direct on Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen in each house, and some feature lake view.

Are there hot tubs at Direct on Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch?

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

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Direct on Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Direct on Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch?

Yes, every house at Direct on Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch comes with a balcony and some offer lake views.

Direct on Hartwell, Private Boat Dock, Near Boat Launch Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property & the host was very flexible with allowing me and my family to check in early.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As a group of 4 couples, we had a fantastic visit! The house is huge and offered so much room. We loved spending time on the dock and porches. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

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

Loved the Home

My family and I had an absolutely incredible time at the home! There was plenty of room, the house had everything we needed and the dock and water was great! I give our stay and this property 5 starts and highly recommend this property for anyone wishing to have an awesome vacation!! We will stay again!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marisa P.

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

Family Vacation

We had a fantastic time staying at the lake house! We will be sure to make it a yearly trip! The house was great for the amount of people we had and we loved that we had access right to the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean A.

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

Fantastic Property with lots of room

Fishing, pool, shuffleboard and more ... a great house on Lake Hartwell. Lots of space to move about and porches on three levels ...
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Devin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the house it’s a perfect size for 8-15 people honestly. The living space is massive and great for entertainment. The beds are all super comfortable and good sized. Only complaints were there were a few light bulbs out (the porch, the pool table) and the leak with the tub in the master bathroom. But other than that the space is amazing, and dock and space to hang out by the lake is awesome. And the house itself is super fun and has so much to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Great large house for families/friends

Great spacious house on the water. It was nice to have king beds in all but one room. Nice dock, and easy walk to it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Relaxing lake house

This lake house was amazing! The layout of the house makes it great for large family gatherings. The view of the lake from the deck of all three levels is breathtaking! We definitely plan on returning! The host was very quick to answer any questions we had! We had a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

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

Family Vacation

Perfect for a family vacation. Large dock in quiet cove for safe swimming. There was a minor issue and the owners were very responsive. Downstairs gameroom is great for family games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

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

Family get together

Very Spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jennifer C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location and property - central to a wedding we attended at a state park. House was not clean and needs significant repair work before being rented again. Mold and mildew issues throughout this property, especially downstairs. If you are immune compromised, don’t stay here. TLC will do this property justice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

Great getaway

We wanted a big house to get away for NY weekend to relax, eat, watch football, and spend time. The home was perfect. Plenty of room to spread out and the views off the back are awesome from every level. It was very well equipped and we had everything we need. The area is nice as we walked and ran the connecting roads.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family (cousins all over 65!) loved the home. Perfect for our group. We brought our tritoon over and used the dock. Big dining table fit for us! Beds were super comfortable. Pool table made for great competition. Enough parking for everyone. Would definitely pick it again. Owner was fast to respond to a question.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awilda D.

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

Paradise

What a wonderful property and home. It was perfect for the 8 people that were there. We had such a good time that we did not want to leave. The owner responded to anything that we requested immediately. We give this house at 10 and will be back next year for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

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

Second year

Our three generation family vacation was awesome here for our second year in a row. Great quiet cove for safe swimming. The property manager is responsive. The kitchen works great for large groups. We will continue as regular renters.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

jordan c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location.

We stayed for the weekend and really enjoyed our stay. It was great to have so many king beds for us all to have our own rooms and the location on the lake is amazing. So peaceful. We spent most of our time down at the dock swimming and had a boat for the weekend. Our only concern was the house was no very clean when we stayed. One of the beds was covered with dead flies and also in the bathroom. Other than that it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

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

This booking saved our wedding!

Was super impressed to find this available only two weeks out from our wedding after the cabin we had booked 10 months before cancelled on us! Anthony was quick to respond when we had one small issue, and corrected it immediately. House was clean and easy to find, but heads up, no super close stores! We enjoyed dinner at J Peters and Southern Hart Brewery! 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic property!

We loved this house! We’re a group of four families who vacation together every summer and this house was perfect for us! Easy access to the lake and a game room downstairs helped keep our teens engaged (and off their devices!). There were a few issues that came up during our stay but Anthony was very quick to respond each time. The house is rural enough that we were away from noise and light pollution, but close enough to a few towns to go shopping when we needed to. And the deer! I definitely recommend Southern Gem for large family or friend groups!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious home

This home is absolutely beautiful. The kitchen has everything you need to cook with. We rented it in hopes to get all my family together that live in the area as we live in a different state. We we're able to make that happen and had so much room which made for a very nice visit with everyone. We have saved this property and hope to stay here next year and every year after! Would love to stay during the summer and use the dock and play in the lake. Any questions or problems we had were answered and resolved very promptly!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Very nice place

We stayed here as a group of four couples while visiting family in Hartwell. This house was perfect for us. It is big enough that everyone can find a place to be alone and also be together without being crowded. The beds were super comfortable. The private bathroom for each bedroom was very nice. The location is private and was very quiet. The decks are great to sit on and enjoy the view of the lake. The downstairs area has a pool table and table top shuffleboard that were lots of fun. There were two sets of laundry machines that made it easy for everyone to be able to conveniently do laundry. I definitely recommend it and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olga R.

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

THE DREAMS VACATION HOME

THE PICTURES DOES NOT DO JUSTICE TO HE VIEW AND HOUSE. IF YOU DON'T IKE TO BE AWAKEN BY THE SUN THEN DON'T STAY ON THE 3RD FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM. IT HAS NO WINDOW SHADES
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Donna H.

Liked: Communication, location

Great location

Large space. Love the shuffle board and pool table. Fishing on the dock was fun. House has lots of potential if it was upgraded. Fridge was not working properly (new fridge did not arrive). Shower in Master was out of order ( was scheduled to be fixed the week after we arrived). Housekeeper could have cleaned a lot more than she did.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

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

Perfect relaxing vacation

This was probably our most favorite vacation ever. We went for the sole purpose of using our pontoon boat and enjoying the lake for a week. This is exactly what we did! The location of the house was great. The lot and property were gorgeous with deer, squirrels, lizards, and just so quiet and peaceful. We set up chairs on the dock and a hammock in the trees and truly relaxed and enjoyed ourselves. This house was definitely the most equipped of any rental we’ve ever stayed in. It has absolutely everything you need in the kitchen and throughout the house. It was also very spacious with plenty of room for everyone. We had 4 teenagers with us and they enjoyed the bunk beds and also the game room downstairs. We hope to be back next summer for sure!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

S S.

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

Great rental property for a group

We had three couples (seniors) here for a week. The house is large and really secluded. Sitting on any of the three levels of deck you hear only birds (and owls!) and see only trees - no neighbors. We saw deer on the property every day. The dock is in a cove set back from the main channel, and is very calm. Unfortunately, the lake water level was down about four feet, so we didn’t do any swimming at the dock, but we did find a nice state park with a small beach. We were able to rent a pontoon at the local marina and really enjoyed the lake. The house was very clean and the kitchen is great. Very well outfitted with every pan and gadget you’d need. Loved the huge induction cooktop. The mattresses are really comfortable, and with en-suite king bedrooms on each floor we had a lot of privacy. The pool table was a fun feature! The back decks face East, so sunrises over the lake were beautiful. But be mindful that the top level master has no window treatments, so if you’re not a morning person you should bring a sleep mask! The owner is very responsive to any questions, and was able to accommodate our request for early access. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Fantastic Fun Stay

My husband, our two daughters and their families had the pleasure of spending three unforgettable nights at this remarkable home, and honestly, we wished we could stay for a year or two. The beauty and comfort here are truly exceptional making it the perfect getaway. From the moment we stepped inside and took in the breathtaking view of the lake, we felt an overwhelming sense of peace that lasted throughout our entire visit. The house is immaculate, featuring comfortable beds and reliable Wi-Fi. Even though there are a few homes nearby, the property feels stunningly secluded. The kitchen is exceptionally well-stocked with every tool and amenity needed to whip up meals effortlessly. We loved spending our evenings gathered around the spacious dining table, engaging in games and laughter.One of the standout features of this house is its minimal clutter; it's refreshing not to have to worry about fragile items with small children (and some adults) around. This thoughtful design made our stay even more enjoyable.Anthony was incredibly communicative, responding to our questions with impressive speed. The house exceeded all our expectations, and I must admit, part of me wants to keep this hidden gem a secret for fear it might become too popular to book in the future.I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the owner for sharing this beautiful retreat with others. May God bless them as much as they have blessed us. We're already planning our eagerly anticipated return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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