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Lake Hartwell Waterfront Retreat w/ Dock, Hot Tub & FirePit

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A hot tub surrounded by a deck with outdoor furniture, set against a backdrop of dense trees.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a large window.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, a television, a bunk bed, and a staircase.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fair Play, SC
  • Place, Lake Hartwell
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Hartwell State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Clemson University
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Fair Play

A family-friendly stay in Fair Play awaits you at this cabin. You'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Lake Hartwell and 9.9 km (6.2 mi) from Lake Hartwell State Park. .Cabin features a washing machine, 3 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Hartwell State Park - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Lake Keowee - 26 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Clemson University - 30 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 36 min drive - 41.3 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gumlog BBQ & Fish Lodge - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Hershberger's Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Peace Of Pie - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Spotted Pig BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Overlook At Chickasaw Point - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Lake Hartwell Waterfront Retreat w/ Dock, Hot Tub & FirePit

Welcome to your Lake Hartwell getaway — a true waterfront retreat designed for unforgettable stays. With a private dock, hot tub and room to comfortably sleep 12, this home is perfect for families, friends, and lake weekends year-round.

Wake up to peaceful water views, spend your days boating, fishing or swimming right from the dock, and unwind at night in the hot tub under the stars. Whether you’re here to relax or reconnect, this home offers space, comfort, and the best of lake living.

The Cove House is just that, situated in a peaceful quiet cove with no thru-boaters & no docks across the lake (preserved land). Swim across the lake to the sandy beach to swim and float off the edge of the dock. It's truly a quiet oasis and perfect for a week or weekend with family & friends.

Past renters have found that the cove house is the best kept secret for those who love to fish and have caught very LARGE fish right off the end of our dock.
Guest access
The Cove House is located just 5 minutes off of I-85North. The home has its own driveway with 2 covered parking spots under a covered car-port but plenty of room for 4-6 cars to park in the driveway if needed. Please note - The road leading to our property is a gravel road. The closed-in garage is currently closed off/locked for owners storage.
Other things to note
It’s important to note that this is our personal vacation home, not solely a rental property. You will have full access to the dock, parking under the covered portion of the dock and both sides to park a rental boat or your own boat, however we ask that unless requested otherwise use of the boat lift is not permitted. (If used improperly it is costly to fix and can be dangerous if played with -- there will be a lock on it).

New Dock floats as of Fall 2022, Completely new dock Ramp installed March of 2023 and New Dock Trex Flooring installed March of 2023.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

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

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake Hartwell Waterfront Retreat w/ Dock, Hot Tub & FirePit have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

What makes Lake Hartwell Waterfront Retreat w/ Dock, Hot Tub & FirePit a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private balconies help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Lake Hartwell Waterfront Retreat w/ Dock, Hot Tub & FirePit.

Is Lake Hartwell Waterfront Retreat w/ Dock, Hot Tub & FirePit family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Lake Hartwell Waterfront Retreat w/ Dock, Hot Tub & FirePit is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Lake Hartwell Waterfront Retreat w/ Dock, Hot Tub & FirePit?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lake Hartwell Waterfront Retreat w/ Dock, Hot Tub & FirePit?

No, Lake Hartwell Waterfront Retreat w/ Dock, Hot Tub & FirePit does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lake Hartwell Waterfront Retreat w/ Dock, Hot Tub & FirePit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lake Hartwell Waterfront Retreat w/ Dock, Hot Tub & FirePit?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lake Hartwell Waterfront Retreat w/ Dock, Hot Tub & FirePit Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing, relaxing time in Fair Play. Our host was always extremely helpful and responsive. The place was clean and provided an excellent, well positioned location to relax and also to enjoy Lake Hartwell and other nearby adventures. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My groups experience with this property was spectacular. The host was very helpful when I had questions, the check-in process was simple, everything was very clean and organized. The dock was nice, we caught a couple fish. This vrbo was everything we were looking for and it did not let us down!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rock the Country

We rented this property for the weekend of Rock the Country in nearby Anderson, SC. The property is beautiful. Neighborhood was nice and quiet. There is a gravel road leading to the house. We had a easy check-in and the owner is very quick and responsive to messages/concerns. The hot tub was big and clean. Easy walk up and down to the boat slip. We swam in the lake and the water was nice. The only unexpected concern we had at check-in was that we were under the impression from the pictures on the listing that there were 3 bedrooms plus the downstairs area with the bunkbeds. But we were able to make it work because of the pull-out couch in the main livingroom. Beds were comfortable. Rooms and bathrooms were really clean. There were plenty of towels available for our use. The 2 refrigerators were very convenient. Other than that, the handle on the sliding glass door was loose due to a stripped out screw and the shower water pressure was a little weaker than we prefer. The property is close to plenty of food places and it was a quick commute from there to Anderson for the festival both days. Overall, we were very happy with this property and would definitely book here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time! There were 8 of us and the house was perfectly suited to our needs. The downstairs was excellent for the family that stayed down there. The cove was private and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in a quiet cove of Lake Hartwell. The home is in excellent condition and thoughtfully arranged with everything we needed for a fun weekend trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026