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ANDERSON, SC - LAKEFRONT NEAR GREENPOND & GOLF COURSE -FIREPIT/PONTOON RENTAL

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Makin' Waves Lake House on Lake Hartwell offers a relaxing lakefront getaway with plenty of opportunities to unwind. Enjoy the private pool, covered dock, and sundeck or take a dip in the water with kayaks and canoes available for use. With WiFi throughout and flat-screen TVs in every room, this charming brick cottage is perfect for families or friends looking to escape.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

ANDERSON, SC - LAKEFRONT NEAR GREENPOND & GOLF COURSE -FIREPIT/PONTOON RENTAL

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has an arcade/games room and barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include a safe and coffee/tea makers.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking inside house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets not allowed
Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: children welcome under adult supervision

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking inside house

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Anderson, SC

What's nearby

  • Jarrett Access Area - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Sadlers Creek State Park - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Richard B. Russell Lake - 14 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Anderson Mall - 20 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Anderson University - 21 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 33 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chicken Basket - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendell's Dippin' Branch - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Guys Pizza 24 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fork Grove Bbq - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Doc’s Lakeside Bar And Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ANDERSON, SC - LAKEFRONT NEAR GREENPOND & GOLF COURSE -FIREPIT/PONTOON RENTAL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ANDERSON, SC - LAKEFRONT NEAR GREENPOND & GOLF COURSE -FIREPIT/PONTOON RENTAL?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ANDERSON, SC - LAKEFRONT NEAR GREENPOND & GOLF COURSE -FIREPIT/PONTOON RENTAL?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ANDERSON, SC - LAKEFRONT NEAR GREENPOND & GOLF COURSE -FIREPIT/PONTOON RENTAL?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ANDERSON, SC - LAKEFRONT NEAR GREENPOND & GOLF COURSE -FIREPIT/PONTOON RENTAL located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Hartwell and within 6 mi (10 km) of Jarrett Access Area and Sadlers Creek State Park. Richard B. Russell Lake and Hartwell Dam are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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ANDERSON, SC - LAKEFRONT NEAR GREENPOND & GOLF COURSE -FIREPIT/PONTOON RENTAL Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 120 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an excellent spot on the lake! Our stay here was perfect. We had everything we needed. It's right next to a boat ramp, close to a marina and pretty close to a great restaurant (JR Cash's) at big water marina on the water. The host was very courteous and helpful with questions/requests. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay, feels remote but close enough to all amenities. Lakefront access is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Audra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful lake view. Beds were very comfortable. Had a hard time finding the water heater (in the 2nd bathroom above toilet in a small cabinet), but the owner was very prompt in answering my voicemail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Sebastian FL

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

Great location

We had a great stay for our second time at this location. Clean, quiet great outdoor space! Would stay here again hands down.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Wonderful place

Wonderful experience. Had everything we needed. Great communication. Will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Great weekend getaway

We came to town for a concert. My family and a couple of close friends. We enjoyed our time at the house and found everything that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Great time at the lake

This was a perfect lake vacation for our family. We rented the pontoon and had great time exploring Lake Hartwell. The house provided just as much fun swimming in the cove and endless foosball tournaments with the boys. The owners are very nice and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

kelli v., Denham Springs, Louisiana

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

Great location right on the water

We were visiting for a fishing tournament. Location to green pond was so convenient. House accommodated our two families perfectly. Easy boat parking and the water was beautiful. Kids loved the kayaks, paddle boards and canoes. If we are lucky enough to make it back to the national championship next year… we would definitly stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Great stay!

This is the 3rd time we have rented Makin' waves. We come up from Charleston for a Clemson game. It is a short drive the Clemson. We have a great time swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding in the lake. Renee is a get host. We will be coming back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tanya K.

Great vacation

This was exactly what we were looking for! Had a very relaxing time. The kids fished and swam from the dock. House was exactly as described. Renee was MORE than accommodating and always responded fast from the time of booking. I hope to be able to stay here again!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G., Canton, GA

Family Vacation

House was great! Boat was great! Beds slept very well! Very nice conveniences of small cooler to use on boat and the ice maker. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the use of your home and boat. Thank you again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ronald V., Mooresville

Very Nice Home in a Great Location

We enjoyed our week at Makin Waves and will likely return. The location was great for us to visit friends and relatives. The owner was very responsive throughout the reservation process, though we had no issues whatsoever during our stay. The beds were all very comfortable and the kitchen was extremely well equipped. We particularly enjoyed use of the canoe on Hartwell Lake and the foosball table. I would definitely recommend this home to others.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

Beautiful Lakehouse

We had a great time at Makin Waves. The house was very clean and perfect for our summer vacation. It was spacious and the kitchen had everything we needed. Hanging out at the dock fishing and riding on the boat was so much fun. The kids didn't want to leave. We will definitely go back next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

Happy Clemson Fans

We had a wonderful weekend at you lake house. The house was very clean and comfortable. It sure was nice to have soaps, toilet paper, trash bags, soap for the dishwasher and laundry detergent provided. Thank you for opening your home to us and we hope to return again soon. This group of Clemson fans were very pleased and happy.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kari c.

Location! Location! Location!

Very tranquil setting on beautiful Lake Hartwell (our first visit). The house is in a perfect location! A short boat ride to The Grill Man - A MUST for the most amazing pimento cheese bacon burger and fabulous desserts. Grocery stores are nearby as well. However, once you are at the house you feel totally secluded. It was a VERY relaxing and enjoyable weekend. We would definitely recommend Makin Waves! Thank you Renee and Troy for a fabulous weekend!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

John E., Taylor Mill, KY/USA

Family Vacation

I took my 2 kids on a last minute summer vacation before school started again. We couldn't have been happier as we opened the door to our beautiful new home. The home was even better than in the pictures and an easy walk to the lake. My kids and I had so much fun on the boat that I have been looking for one ever since our return. The lake was nice and clean, and I caught a lot of catfish from the dock. Overall, a great experience.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J., Greer, SC

Wonderful House...Great owners to work with....Perfect location!!

My family and I just returned from a fabulous time at Makin' Waves! This has been our second trip to the house and we loved every minute there! The cove where the house is located is beautiful and calm. Sitting on the deck looking down at the lake was my favorite thing to do when we were not on the boat. The house was equipped with everything we needed...and we loved the added feature of the ice machine! Renee was wonderful and timely to work with!! Thank you!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Great House and Location

Me, my wife, and a few friends spent a weekend at "Makin Waves" and had an absolute great time. First off, the location is prime. If you want to visit Clemson or Anderson, you are really close to both. At the same time, it is off the beaten path so you can have some privacy. I was most impressed with the quality of the house and furnishings. My wife and I usually spend a few weekends in the mountains or the beach each year and experience the normal average house with a good location. This place had it all. The beds were great, the showers excellent, the yard is big, etc...I could go on and on. The owner is also very helpful with getting the whole weekend planned and was very responsive whenever we needed something. By far, this was the best weekend of the year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM H.

Southern Charm

This rental property was exactly what I hoped it would be!! It was located, not far from where I grew up in South Carolina and easily accessible. VRBO properties that I have rented in the past have not exactly lived up to what the pictures portray as far as cleanliness and being well maintained. THIS PROPERTY WAS EXACTLY WHAT THE OWNERS DESCRIBED! This property was clean inside and had all the necessities anyone could possibly need. The outside property was well maintained. The boating dock served well for fishing everyday even though no fish were caught, the thrill of fishing was all that was needed. I would certainly recommend this property to anyone looking for comfort, cleanliness, and affordability! A BIG THANK YOU TO RENEE!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vickie B., Fairhope, AL

Perfect Place for our Sister Get-Together

My 3 sisters and I rented Makin Waves for a visit with our Dad, who lives on Lake Hartwell in Anderson, just a few miles away. We enjoyed 3 very comfortable nights at Makin Waves. I would describe the house as "rustic elegance", a perfect lake retreat. We enjoyed sitting on the large deck and watching the sunrise from the dock. The large level lot felt very private, even though there are homes close by on either side. The furnishings and beds in the house were very comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed for our stay. The lake was down about 6 to 8 feet, so there wasn't as much water in the cove as usual. But there is a great view of the lake from the dock, and it is a wonderful place to watch the sunset. We did not have a boat, or rent the pontoon from Makin Waves, but I am sure it would have been a wonderful treat to be able to tour the lake, and the dock is perfect for keeping a boat on the property. We would definitely stay here again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Good place, good price

My family and I had a great week at Makin' Waves. The house is in a quiet location with friendly neighbors. The location on the lake is perfect, right in the middle, so you have easy access to the South Carolina and Georgia sides of the lake. We rented the pontoon boat along with the home which was a great idea, saved us a lot of money. It was sitting there, full of gas and ready to go. We were on the water within 20 minutes of arrival. The place is little dated but everything works, the stove and fridge are quite new and there are lots of bowls, cups, pots, pans and silverware. It has an extra ice maker in a closet outside which we used everyday. There were even a bunch of noodles and fishing powls there too The air conditioner really puts out some cold air and we needed it because it was a hot week. There's a grill outside on the deck as well. The best thing is probably the owners. Very personable and timely. They are responsive to emails and phone calls and left easy to follow directions for everything. We had a small hiccup with the pontoon boat one day (self induced) and they were ON IT and we didn't have another problem. Good pontoon boat, has a good engine that pulls well and can get up on plane. Not a speed demon but fast enough for the lake, a knee board and tubing. Good fishing right at the dock as well as few great spots nearby. One of the biggest marinas on the lake is about a ten or so minute boat ride away and it has gas 24/7 but the owners also have big gas cans there that you can use to get less expensive gas up the street. Overall, we had a great time and will likely come again. A+
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

n m., Greenville, SC

BEWARE! PROPERTY NOT AS ADVERTISED!!!

This property is not as advertised and I'll explain but I'm sure the owner will come up with as many excuses for my review as she did for the property. I rented the property (family of 3) from a Wednesday through Sunday and paid for a one day pontoon rental for Friday. The communications started off good with the owner but upon arrival we inspected the property and immediately noticed damage to the fence (like it had been kicked in) and an extremely worn back deck with cigarette butts & rusty nails everywhere. Most of the deck furniture is badly worn and is in need of replacement. The pictures for this listing must be years old & any good reviews I would question the integrity of. I noticed (unfortunately after the fact) that several of the so-called "positive" reviews for this property were submitted all on the same date, which I assume were by the owner. Anyway, Thursday morning we went to use the "free" canoe and noticed that one the seats was broken and unuseable. I immediately notified the owner & she responded via email (which I retained copies of) that she already knew it was "broken" (her words) but for some reason she did not disclose that before the non-refundable payment for the property was collected. She now claims that the seat is only "cracked", not "broken" and that the canoe is not part of the house rental. Anyone reading this listing can clearly see that it indicates the canoe is free with the rental (unless she has since removed it). The dock is over 100 yards from the house and is not "lake view" as advertised. The neighbors two doors down have some sort of outdoor dog kennel & the dogs bark constantly day & night. I advised the owner we would be cutting our stay short (by 2 nights) and would not need the pontoon rental. I was prepared to eat the four days of rent for the house even though we were only there a day & a half but she refused to refund my money for the pontoon which was never used. The only refund I asked for was the pontoon which I feel is more than reasonable. She then gave me an excuse about not being able to re-rent the pontoon and that she doesn't actually own the pontoon which is stored at her dock. This property is out-dated, worn & overpriced. If you want to lease a property that is not as advertised, this owner will gladly take your money. This is my first negative experience with a VRBO property and I hope it's the last because I've used this service for several years with great results. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Nichole S.

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

Great Lakehouse

Great location & wonderful hosts! My children are already asking if we can come here every summer for vacation! Everything was as expected & we had no problems! The water here is so pretty and at night the lights on the back porch look so pretty!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

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

Nice location. There is a resturant called "The Local" right around the corner on the Lake.

Nice Lake front property. Lots of room and easy access to the boat dock. Owners were always very helpful and quick to reply. Would recommend the "Making Waves" property for your family fun.
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

wonderful!

we had a great stay. we loved the lay out of the house and the back yard. We had a great fire and we fished off the dock quite a lot. It really was a great place on the lake ! lot's of space for parking and the owners answered our questions right away ! would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022