Escape From Reality private dock on Lake Hartwell

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Serenity!! Path to private dock, water, lights and electric at waters edge

Large, comfortable Master Bedroom with Queen bed, dresser and loveseat

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Location
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Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

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Anderson, SC

Lake Hartwell
‪1 min walk‬
Sadlers Creek State Park
‪16 min drive‬
Clemson University
‪34 min drive‬
Anderson, SC (AND-Anderson County Regional)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Kitchen and Dining room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Lake Hartwell!!!! Bring your boat and enjoy a recently renovated lake house with a great lake view from the cottage, screened porch and huge deck. Enjoy a private dock with water and electric available at the waters edge. The paved path from the cottage to the lake side is flat with lights for day and night fishing. Quiet and peaceful yet only 4 miles to grocery and restaurants. This is an older home that started life as a trailer, had additions added and was renovated May 2016 that invites you to be casual and comfortable. Enjoy the lake and the Oversized deck with tables, chairs, swing and grill, huge screened porch with chairs, laundry room w/ washer and dryer. New King size bed in master, Full size bed in 2nd bedroom and day bed off the kitchen. Living room has sofa and love seat (twin sofa bed) plus a comfy chairs. Kitchen is fully equipped with portable dishwasher, large dining table. Exterior security camera in use.

Property manager

Laura Mendiola

Languages

English, Spanish

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Property is not suitable for your children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$50 pet fee please notify me of number of pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside smoking only

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Anderson

Located in Anderson, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Anderson Civic and Sports Center and Regal Starlight - Anderson are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Hartwell and Sadlers Creek State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Anderson Memorial Stadium or Trojan Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.

Anderson, SC

What's nearby

Lake Hartwell - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Sadlers Creek State Park - 16 min drive - 11.5 km
Hartwell Dam - 19 min drive - 17.0 km
Anderson University - 23 min drive - 21.8 km
Clemson University - 34 min drive - 35.4 km

Getting around

Clemson Station - 35 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪Little Pigs B-B-Q - ‬13 min drive
‪Galley Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
‪Subway - ‬21 min drive
‪Fruit Punch Sandwich Shop - ‬13 min drive
‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape From Reality private dock on Lake Hartwell pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape From Reality private dock on Lake Hartwell?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape From Reality private dock on Lake Hartwell?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape From Reality private dock on Lake Hartwell located?

Located in the heart of Anderson, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Hartwell and Jarrett Access Area. Sadlers Creek State Park and Richard B. Russell Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Dan R.

2 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACK W.

25 Mar 2025

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

Nice house and location

This house is just what i would want for my lake house. Clean and well decorated, nice screened porch and deck with cover boat deck. This time of year it was quiet and relaxing.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen B.

5 Mar 2025

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

Good

Was a good experience , clean. was nice to allow our dog free in fenced yard. Even had the chance to place with deer.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

30 Aug 2024

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

Just right

Husband temporarily transferred to Anderson - this allowed me to travel with our dogs and stay with him - we enjoyed our time in the evenings - on our PWC or swimming in the lake - This home maybe no the newest or fanciest but it was just what we needed and it was very clean - you could tell the host cared.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

14 Aug 2024

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

Great visit

Loved swimming in the lake! Such a calm peaceful place. Thankful for the fenced yard for the pups!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

24 Jul 2024

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

Such a pleasant stay

Our time at escaping reality was so relaxing and peaceful. Watching the deer pass through the yard during a beautiful sunrise so enjoyable. Had everything we needed. Nice yard for the dogs too.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S.

29 Apr 2024

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

April Lake

Good communication from host. Nice size fenced yard for the dogs to runaround and a covered dock for our boat.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

15 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful Location

Really nicely located property, close to many boat ramps in a quiet cove. Would definitely consider staying again!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

MaryAnne A.

1 Oct 2023

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

Lakeside Getaway

We were looking for a countryside lake getaway that would accept pets to enjoy some hiking, kayaking and fishing. The property did not disappoint. Nice fenced in front yard for the pet, great back deck with a view through some woods to the lake and private dock available for your use. Check in was easy. The mgmt. was responsive. The only complaint we had was the furniture was not conducive for comfort with persons having back issues. Low sitting, soft sofas. Soft mattresses.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall A., Mulberry Fl

6 May 2023

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

May Lake Hartwell Fishing Trip

Lucky to find a reasonable and clean property that met mine and my brethren's expectations for lodging during our weeklong bass fishing tournament. We have simple needs - place to sleep, eat, and clean up after a long day on the lake. Thank you for having this VRBO listing available to us.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny L.

11 Apr 2023

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

AHHH

We enjoyed 5 days relaxing on the lake. Our pups really enjoyed playing in the water (too cold for us though) and the fenced yard. It was great to be able to dock our boat. Deer passing through the yard in the evening as we sat by the fire. Definitely an "escape from reality".

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

18 Feb 2023

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

Very relaxing

Great view, lots of nature to enjoy

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

15 Aug 2021

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

Nice lakefront!

Beautiful property and cute home. We enjoyed the dock very much and the grill

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

2 May 2021

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

Great weekend away

Had the best weekend sitting on the dock or around the fire. The house has everything we needed. Will definitely be returning in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Gary K.

13 Dec 2020

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

Nice quiet getaway

Survived the power outage from Tropical Storm Zeta there! The cottage is very quiet and comfortable. The new master bed is great. Thank you for accepting our booking on short notice.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Elmer P.

1 Dec 2020

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

Upgrade TV to Roku USB stick

Wanted better TV. Had Roku but only basic WiFi not the Roku adapter.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

24 Oct 2020

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

Great Location!

Great stay! The property has a firepit and lake access, perfect for our weekend getaway! There was even firewood to burn!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

keith s.

5 Sept 2019

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

Had a great time.

Property is very nice, house is clean & comfortable. Dock is very stable & great to tie up the boat. Location is very good. Have seen deer everyday on the property or in the area. Many parks around to go hiking. I’m trying to get dates to come back next summer

Stayed 29 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

David E., Perry

4 Aug 2019

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

Relaxing by the Lake

The views from the deck to the lake and the dock were amazing, with deer walking slowly through the grounds, disturbing fireflies which rose and flashed in the dark. Truly amazing.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

18 Jul 2019

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

Comfortable stay with good lake location

The space worked well for our family to get away for a long weekend. House is as described - interior was clean and comfortable with plenty of linens. Air conditioning window units at the ends in all the sleeping spaces kept everything cool as long as bedroom doors weren't shut tight. Kitchen is well supplied for cooking. Rather than use the loveseat foldout or hideaway cot, we preferred to take the mattress pads out to sleep on the screen porch. Good dock in a protected cove near the big water on Lake Hartwell. The owner responded rapidly to our inquiries.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

14 Aug 2018

Great place for boaters

This is a nice place to spend a vacation on Lake Hartwell. Good dock with a boat ramp across the cove. Plenty of room to park the trailer. A paved walkway down to the dock. Five minutes by boat to the main part of the lake. Located in a quiet neighborhood, the house had plenty of room for us. The screened in porch and deck are very large.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Fred J.

10 Aug 2018

The dock and location on the lake were great. My family really enjoyed swimming and fishing .

The cottage was adequate with everything needed. Enjoyed sitting on the back deck looking at the lake.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

David H., Liberty, SC

17 Jul 2018

Great lakefront value

My wife and I spent 2 months while house hunting. We enjoyed our stay. The owner is great. We had 2 minor issues that came up (internet speed and failed clothes dryer) and she took action to immediately correct. Couldn't ask for a better, nicer, more conerned owner!

Stayed 62 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Melanie D.

20 Mar 2018

Bass Masters Classic 2018

We rented this cottage for a long weekend for the Bass Masters Classic 2018 on Lake Hartwell. The inside of the cottage was immaculate and felt homey. Although it did not have new updates it had all the conveniences of home. The negative side we experienced was that as much as the inside was immaculate the outside was not- Trees were fallen over, there is high grass around the property, not a well kept outside appearance. Along with that the outside furniture was not clean and ready to use on our visit; and the dock was not along the bank for us to get on- it was about 3ft out into the water- we would have to wade the water to get on it. This was all very disappointing as this is why we rented this property- to sit on the deck and or the dock to be able to see the Anglers in the tournament if they came to the cove; which we did have several that fished the cove. I am giving the benefit of the doubt that we rented in the middle of transition of seasons and maybe the owners have not done spring clean up for the tenants in the spring and summers seasons. I would recommend this place only if the outside was cleaned up and the dock was accessible.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Maggy G.

13 Jan 2018

Needs upkeep

The view was stunning and peaceful. The house was well stocked with all the items needed. The structure itself is in need of repair. The flooring in the kitchen looks wonderful; however, there are soft spots and at least one hole in the subflooring. The bedroom flooring is not level and again there are soft spots in the subflooring. With the right TLC this can be an amazing space.

Stayed 35 nights in Nov 2017

About the host

Hosted by Laura Mendiola

My family and I live in Atlanta. We loved the quality of the water on Lake Hartwell as well as it's less hectic crowds over our Atlanta area lakes. When we were shopping for water front property we were so happy to find such a great spot less than a 2 hour drive from home for my family to really get away from it all! My dogs both love swimming in the lake as well as going on our boat. The casual cottage and location has made for many great family adventures and our friends love to come hang out as well. For us the cottage is a perfect fit!

Why they chose this property

The dock always has water due to it's location in a "green zone"... even in a draught we always have water at our dock. The paved path with lights for night time enjoyment and the fact that the path was flat make getting to the dock easy for my parents when they come to visit. I loved that it was close enough for a weekend get away for all my family scattered throughout the south and that it was an hour drive from Greenville-Spartanburg airport and 2 1/2 hours from Atlanta airport.... so location, location, location! My cottage is 10 minutes off of I-85 at exit 14.

What makes this property unique

Flat, paved path with lights for safe and easy access to the dock 24 hours a day! Great water and a private dock (center slot is covered and dock can accommodate 3 boats) with water and electricity at the lakes edge. Casual and comfortable cottage with fenced in front yard. Long driveway to park cars, trucks and trailers.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Kitchen and Dining room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property