Over the years we’ve stayed in numerous VRBO properties . . . This home was one of the best. The house and the property are beautiful. Our group of six adults (parents and four grown kids) had a blast.
It’s on a great part of the lake - and, if you arrive via Blackjack Rd and Hickory Trail, be prepared for a roller coaster drive (in the best way). The drive goes up, over, and down some big hills with twisty, hairpin turns for fun. Be cautious though, there’s more than one family of deer in the area.
The home’s layout takes advantage of every square inch of available space. The furniture is casual, there’s plenty of seating, and it’s comfortable - not at all fussy . . . so we got into vacation mode right away.
The loft has a pull-out sofa, a smart-TV, and a card table. We played cards and watched movies up there a couple of the nights.
The kitchen is well-stocked and easy to navigate. We cooked every night. A big table easily seats more than our six, so there weren’t any elbow battles at dinner.
The bedrooms and baths are away from the living space - which is great when some are staying up late while others get some shuteye. The screened in porch is right off the dining area and is large enough to have dinner outside (weather permitting) or just hang out - or, have brutally long games of Trivia Pursuit or Uno Flip.
The lower level has a great game/social area - with a huge TV and Nintendo (which was the source of a lot of noisy fun) after sun-time. There’s a pool table that converts to a ping-pong table. The bedrooms are a good size and the laundry room is tucked away - again, keeping the noise away from sleepers.
The walk to the dock is comfortable, compared to some properties on Lake Hartwell, the slope is a breeze. We rented a pontoon boat from Harbor Light Marina and tied it up to the large dock all week. It’s easy in, easy out. I think inexperienced boaters will be okay.
Jay and Nicole were very responsive to our questions and were friendly and helpful before we arrived and while we were there.
Highly recommended!