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Cozy Lake Hartwell Cottage near Tugaloo State Park

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Exterior
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

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About the area

Gumlog

With a stay at this vacation home in Gumlog, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Hartwell and Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia. .This vacation home is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Tugaloo State Park and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Lavonia Water Works Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Tugaloo State Park - 13 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Villas at Foxwood Hills - 30 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Toccoa Falls - 36 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Clemson University - 63 min drive - 68.5 km

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 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 Lake Hartwell Cottage near Tugaloo State Park

Lake Hartwell cottage, 90 min away from Atlanta. Three bedrooms. A perfect place to enjoy a sunset, golfing, fishing, hiking, swimming & boating or work remotely with highspeed internet and office setup. Bring your boat or rent from Harbor Light Marina 15 min away. Public boat ramp (1 mile away). Open living area is a great place to watch the game.

The kitchen is well appointed with lots of cookware, cook's tools and serving ware. The bathrooms both have complimentary shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Towels, hand towels and wash cloths are also included. Beds are appointed with fresh, comfortable mattresses and cozy linens.

On Lake Hartwell with seasonal view of the water through the woods of the Army Corps land. Closest water access is Poplar Springs Recreation area. They have picnic, boat ramp & dock access. Driving distance on paved roads (via Hillshore Rd) is 1.8 miles. Tugaloo State Park is about 5 miles away also.

The property owners are licensed real estate agents in the state of Georgia.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, a playground, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby and water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • 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

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1,344 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
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

Property is also known as

Hartwell Tugaloo State Park
Lake Hartwell Cottage close to Tugaloo State Park Lavonia

Cozy Lake Hartwell Cottage near Tugaloo State Park Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Melanie was more than accommodating to us for our stay, allowing us not only early check in but also allowing us to add a day at the end of our original reservation. The cottage is very clean, and has so many “extras” that made our stay so comfortable, welcoming and easy! She includes so many items that, while not strictly necessary, are so thoughtful and made our stay much more home-like. If I’m ever back in the area I’ll absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a nice place, had everything you would need, inside appearance was clean and no bugs inside.My only complaints was that a few of the sheets smelled like dog, (but that’s coming from us who don’t have inside animals) and the grass was not cut.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We wanted a quiet and peaceful place to stay for a few days. It was quiet and restful We weren’t sure that would be the case as our first look at the property was disappointing. It looked like the yard hadn’t been mowed in over a month! We thought maybe the rain had been the reason but we noticed all the other neighbors were nicely cut. The house seemed clean throughout. We did notice a few roaches though. The kitchen was well stocked with our needsWe did appreciate the many upgrades in the home. The master bedroom was tastefully decorated we could see it was well done. The mattress was very comfortable! The second bathroom though not remodeled was clean. It is good there was a bathtub and a walk in shower.Thank you for the stayAndrea!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host and never bothered us while we were there
Stayed 18 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Nice quiet area very relaxing. Only thing I wish the lake was more accessible but great place all in all
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F., JEFFERSON

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

We loved how clean the house was. Close to the lake and Tugaloo Park. Property owner was great to deal with. Close to Anderson and Commerce for food options.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tommy l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip

Overall good
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

samantha h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

My husband and I needed a place close to a wedding reception. This was perfect as it was just less than 10 minutes away. We brought our pups with us and the yard was perfect for them to be able to play in. House was more than we needed but we would for sure stay again if we ever came back to the area. The host is also so nice and helped with all my questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Zindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy home

This was a nice cozy home. It was clean and well organized. The only detail was that it does not have access to the lake but it’s a 10 minute drive to the park that has a nice beach. 🏖️ in the listing it says that the beach is part of the property but it is not.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc H.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised

Great place to stay in area
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice stay

Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Hartwell Cabin

The host had excellent communication. We had to reschedule due to an unforeseen issue with the tournament and the host was able to accommodate. This was a nice property on Lake Hartwell and I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

This place was amazing! The owners made communication very easy. Very pleased and will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay

The property was perfect for our short visit. The owner had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason (Allen) M.

Liked: Cleanliness

JAM

We enjoyed our stay. This house is in a quiet neighborhood and has a nice back yard. The kitchen is well equipped with utensils needed for cooking. The master bedroom is roomy and the bed (mattress) provided a good night sleep. The two bathrooms are definately a plus We will definitely request to book again.
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing tournament.

Great stay for fishing. Ample parking. Clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Todd O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location, private.

Lots of room inside and outside. One of the beds was very low to the floor. Detail instructions for checking out. Not too far from the restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing weekend

We were in town for the weekend to visit with friends and decided to stay here instead of a hotel. It was a great decision! The property was clean and well maintained, and the owners were very responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris F., Matthews

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place with Great Host!

We had are employees stay here for a project and could not have picked a better spot! Great place!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

Adorable & comfy. Love the yard & we enjoyed sitting outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Hartwelll cottage stay

My friends and I just needed a getaway and some relaxation. We got the reservation and hoped it would be quiet and close to the water. It was close enough to the water but it was super quiet and relaxing. We cooked out and jumped in the lake . We got exactly what we were looking for. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Had a great experience. Home was clean and description of property was accurate. Easy to book. Only complaint would be difficult to reach property management with questions to extend stay. Don’t know if VRBO issue and messages weren’t timely transmit? Took longer than expected to get response. Would definitely book again though!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samson M.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was just quiet and relaxing

Everthing went great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness

Very peaceful and enjoyable

We stayed here for two weeks the home is well decorated and clean we even woke up to a mama and her baby deer in the mornings out back
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chancie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage, close to the lake!

This cute cottage was the perfect spot for my family! We all enjoyed this lovely home with an awesome back porch and big backyard! Super close to the lake, and the boat ramp was not busy at all! Only small issue is that some blackout curtains would be nice in the bedrooms and one of the bedrooms blinds were completely torn off.....but that did not dampen our stay - our kids were so worn out from playing at the lake all day, they fell asleep even in the bright rooms! We will definitely be coming back! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022