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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12170.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Seneca, SC
  • Lake Keowee
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Keowee Key Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Clemson University
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Clemson, SC (CEU-Oconee County Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd floor guest

1 King Bed

Basement bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main level bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

1st floor

Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Basement

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family getaway on lake near Clemson campus

Take a quiet weekend break by the fireplace! This private and comfortable lake home is located in a secluded cove on Lake Keowee with a private dock with side tie up for your boat. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, plus an open kitchen and living room overlooking the lake. Well-behaved pets welcome -- owner approval required. Includes a surround sound media center in the basement, as well as two kayaks and one stand up paddleboard for exploring the lake. Party size barbeque grill and screen porch overlooking the lake for your group's gatherings. Boat rental available at Lake Keowee Marina or Sunset Marina as well as easy rentals of more paddleboards (SUPs) with free delivery and pickup. Fishing in our cove, as well as the rest of the lake, is excellent -- several fishing poles are available. A school of fish lives by our dock, which your children can enjoy feeding. We currently have space for visiting boats on the side of our dock.

Beds: Main (king), Guest room 1 (king), Guest room, main floor (bunk bed, double on bottom, twin on top), Basement bedroom (King w/Twin rollout).

Baths: One full-size bath on both main and basement levels, with full walk-in showers. Main bath features garden tub and full size shower.

Parking: Two to five cars + boat trailer.

Dock: Tie up a boat on the side of the dock. The jet ski lift and boat lift are currently in use by the owner. Dock is located on an easy gentle slope from main house. Water depth 10 feet or greater depending on weather. The boat ramp is only one house away and in view of our dock.

Other features include: outdoor shower for easy cleanup, basement patio with covered seating area, storage room with kayaks, life jackets (children 40 lbs and up, adult), and fishing poles, large eat-in kitchen opens to family room/flat panel TV, satellite TV (main and basement TV centers), wireless internet throughout house, walk-out screened dining area, large grille (four burner + side burner), large laundry room, multimedia room in basement with surround sound.

Neighborhood: quiet, family friendly, large common area (one door down) with covered picnic area (seating large groups), playground, boat ramp, and additional boat tie-up space. Mature parties only, wrapped up or in house (no outside noise) by 10PM.

Restrictions: Minimum age to rent: 25 years old. (Contact us for exceptions.)

Property manager

Stephen Kraus

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We do have stair. Parents responsible for children
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Events

No events allowed
Family reunions by approval of owner.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Must be vaccinate. Poop must be bagged, put in bin
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We love sharing our home and need the goodwill of our neighbors. Keep in mind: No parties, drunken behavior or vulgarity. Pets with approval only.
When checking out, bag all trash and pet waste in green bins. DO NOT put unbagged trash in bins or it will not be removed. We charge to rebag trash!
If something breaks, let us know! We get life happens and want to keep our home nice.

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
Note from host: Family reunions by approval of owner.
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Seneca

Located in Seneca, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Keowee Key Golf Course and Keowee Key Fitness & Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Applewood Shopping Center and Golden Corner Plaza. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Littlejohn Coliseum or Memorial Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Seneca, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Keowee - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • High Falls County Park - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Keowee Key Golf Course - 16 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Clemson University - 28 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 30 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 29 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lighthouse Restaurant & Event Center - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Station - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Country Junction - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Retreat Fun Center - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Copper River Grill - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family getaway on lake near Clemson campus pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family getaway on lake near Clemson campus?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family getaway on lake near Clemson campus?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family getaway on lake near Clemson campus located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Keowee and within 6 mi (10 km) of High Falls County Park and Keowee Key Dog Park. South Beach and World of Energy are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Beth Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at the lake

Good communication with host. Great location. Lots of room and lake equipment. House just needs some attention to maintenance. Condition was acceptable, but nothing more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray K.

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

Fun Experience

We were visiting family and this was in a great location. Gorgeous house. So much fun on the lake with the paddleboards. Steve was very helpful and quick to respond. I can't wait to come back here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Gail J.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Missed potental

The interior layout and space worked well for our multi generation family vacation, the bathrooms and kitchen were clean and the beds were comfortable. Pillows should be replaced so you should bring your own. However we were very disappointed in the exterior of the property which was not rental ready and unusable. The screened porch, decks and patio areas were dirty with cobwebs, dirt, pollen and debris from trees. Some of the outdoor furniture was in bad condition and should be removed or replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

yvonne a., Charleston SC

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homes

The property had great water sports equipment . Which we didn’t use because we came for parents weekend at Clemson . There were only 3 towels for three adults for three days. That’s is not enough. The furniture in the sitting rooms needs to be replaced and the pillows on the beds are awful. Needed to be replaced a long time ago.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcy S.

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

Great property!

We loved our vacation at this beautiful home. It had everything we needed for our nine day stay. The dock was easy to access and the fishing was great! We hope to return soon.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cheryl V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay

Back porch was not clean. There was old food u fee the table and it looked like a while since floor had been cleaned. Under the porch on first floor was a disaster.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michael H.

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

Lake Front

Pet friendly and on lake. Deep water access in front of house.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Clemson Graduation weekend

Great Lake house for our stay to celebrate daughter's graduation. Lots of room and very comfortable. Great view and access to kayaks and paddle boards. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jon s., Skokie, IL

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

Family Christmas

This is the second year in a row we've held our family Christmas here. The house is perfect for a family gathering. The hosts are very communicative and great to work with. If you have a family gathering to plan, definitely consider here.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Mike C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

We enjoyed the house and thought it was well laid out, well built and very comfortable. I truly felt at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Meredith B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lovely home! Great location!

Beautiful, spacious and well stocked home. The boat ramp was close and the dock was very convenient so we didn’t have to take the boat out of the water everyday. The kitchen had tons of cookware, cutlery, and plates. Bedrooms on all 3 levels made it easy for family to have privacy. Mr. Kraus clearly cares for his home. It was difficult to read his tone when communicating and felt defensive at times hit our stay was pleasant. There is a musty smell in the house and I recommend bringing your own shampoo and toiletries like in most VRBO rentals.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica L.

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

Beautiful home and lake

We had a nice relaxing family vacation. Lake Keowee is very beautiful and surprisingly warm. It was nice to get to tie up our boat to the dock. The home was very nice, as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kerry G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Keowee Lake House

We had a great time. The house is in a great location in the neighborhood, and on the lake. It was nice for our girls to be able to jump in the lake and the area was quiet. The house was very well equipped. The kitchen had everything we needed. The downstairs storage room was a huge bonus for us. We really loved being able use the paddle boards, kayaks, and fishing poles. When we were searching for a rental there were not many that listed those items. This house was what I would expect at the price point. There were a few things that could use updating but it would not be a deal breaker for me to consider renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Family getaway was what I hoped for and more. Beautiful spacious home, beautifully decorated and in a great area. Great swimming area off the dock. I highly recommend. We will book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

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

My family and I enjoyed your property for our 10 day stay.

Renting the property was easy using VRBO.com. The house was very nice and had what we needed for our stay. Very clean, could have used more batt towels, and the dish network could have carried channels to watch Atlanta Braves baseball. The pots and pans were not in good condition. Glad we took our own. I was afraid to use theirs because of health reasons. All other kitchen itema were great. The boar ramp was nextdoor and the boat dock was a short walk to the dock. We were able to leave our18 ft. boat tied up to the dock all the days we stayed. So convenient. We hope this property is available for our family to stay again. Thanks to the owner for letting us rent this house and boat dock on Lake Keowee Seneca, SC.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jon s., Skokie, IL

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

Family Christmas

Great place to celebrate and enjoy family. Plenty of room and the property has great views.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Clemson graduation

Very nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Karen H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Will not book again

My family and I have stayed at several houses around this area for several years. This was our least favorite and only one we would not want to rebook. We are not super picky but the place was not clean. We did address molded pizza left in the oven and a dishwasher left full Of dirty dishes that had not been run for a good while and the owners did refund some but not all of the cleaning deposit. Also as a family that has our own rental property we have multiple towels per person readily available for use. If you want more than one towel per person take some of your own. After bringing up different issues and the owners did reconcile we just stopped bringing up Issues because of limited time there and knew we would not rebook. The place was definitely not clean to our standards and the furniture is very dated. The fans had layers of dust, mattresses and pillows were stained (which you had to make beds yourself), downstairs bathroom was just gross with dirt/hair/toilet scrub brush needing attention and dog food left out. I am not one to typically give out reviews unless they are positive but this was not ok. Hopefully this will help other families future stays have a more positive experience. This house definitely needs a new cleaning crew or to hire one.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Jennifer A.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

I hate to complain but I wouldn't stay here again

Pros: House layout is great Lake Keowee is amazing Yard has a gentle slope and is easy to walk up Water toys: big Mable, kayaks and paddle boards Cons: The house was dirty. Large sticky mystery spot under couch and bunk bed, old spaghetti under the stove, someone else's hair in the shower and on the toilet, stains on bedding, pillow cases and comforters. The grill didn't work, nor did any of the 3 propane tanks with it. The screened porch has a lot of ripped screens including the door letting in lots of bugs. The outdoor furniture is dirty. I don't care that the furniture is dated but it's also very uncomfortable, beds included. The downstairs bathroom had a leaking toilet that flooded the downstairs bathroom. Someone had to come out and fix it. An exterminator came to spray for bugs and told us that a massive yellow jacket nest lives under the front porch and they couldn't remove it because they needed special equipment but that it *should* be safe for people as long as we were very careful. There were yellow jackets not only by the front door but all around the house, in the broken screened porch, and living in a lot of the shrubbery. One yellow jacket got in the house and stung my 9 year old. We have lots of wasps where I live but no yellow jackets and my son ended up being super allergic! His whole face was swollen, his neck was swollen and his whole body broke out into a rash. We had to rush him to urgent care for steroids and an epi pen so he wouldn't stop breathing from the severe swelling. The end of our vacation we couldn't do anything except keep our son alive and safe from the yellow jackets. The yard is covered in ants. They are everywhere. If you step on the grass, you will get bit. We put floaties on the grass and they were covered in hundreds of ants. Front yard, back yard, lower porch, ants everywhere. Having the owners boat and jet ski at the dock took up a lot of dock room, and we spent most of our time at the water until my youngest almost died. The fish at this dock will swim up to you and bite you. They feed the dock fish so the fish are trained to not be afraid of people, but they don't know the difference between people and fish food. Just know that you will be nibbled on if staying here. Mouse traps all over basement bedroom suite. Hard to lock upper and lower back doors. Sticky substance in master tub. Beds are not made due to covid. Dishwasher had old dishes in it upon arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

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

Nice home on a quiet peaceful cove

The home is well equipped, especially if you want to get out on the water. Two kayaks and two paddle boards are great assets to have for those who are active. The dock is large and provides easy access to take a quick dip in the lake. If you want to sit and enjoy the view, the screened in deck is great. The kitchen was well stocked with staples and has most of the tools you will need for food prep (missing a garlic press though).We did have a glitch a checkin due to the VRBO system not updating checkin info but the owner was very responsive and got us in with no issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

robin s.

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

Great family house!

We had such a wonderful time here. Lake inlet was quiet and peaceful. The house had everything we needed and more. Easy access to boat ramp next door. And Instacart even delivers! Plenary of room to spread out if you have a large family. Will definitely stay again if we come back to the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

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

Perfect Spring Getaway...

Very clean house with plenty of room, had both kayaks and paddle boards at the house for use. Our boys loved it and kept themselves busy. Well situated on a quiet cove with easy access to main lake and easy driving distance to all the area towns.

10/10 Excellent

Andea S., Atlanta, GA

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

Relaxing getaway

The house was perfect for our family’s spring break getaway… beautiful, spacious, clean and well-stocked. We really appreciated having the use of the kayaks and paddle boards. Our kid almost caught her first fish, right off the dock! Unfortunately the line broke and it got away, but it appeared to be a fairly decent size fish. Overall, this was a great place to spend quality family time. As mentioned by the other reviewers, the internet is slow but that was a blessing, as it forced us to unplug from our electronics. Owners were very helpful, informative and quick to respond. We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H., Chicago area

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

Great visit to Lake Keowee

I definitely recommend this comfortable pet-friendly house on Lake Keowee. I just love this area and the house was a great launching pad for our adventures. We spend lots of time on the screen in porch - really pleasant. We enjoyed having the SUPs and kayaks available for use. We hiked to a waterfall or two almost every day of our stay - the area has fantastic hiking. We had a few questions and the owners were quick to get back to us. The bed in the master was a bit softer than I usually prefer, but we slept well in this very quiet area. House had an initial stock of basics - TP, paper towels, dishwasher tabs, hand soap, coffee filters, etc. Fridge is totally empty (no condiments left as you might find in some rentals), but there is a cabinet full of spices, oils, etc. Plenty of tableware. Knives are as you expect in a rental home - if you are driving in and plan to do a lot of cooking, maybe bring your own. Gas grill was really great - made me think about getting a new one at home! Internet is pretty slow, so I generally relied on my cell phone hotspot. Cell service is good but don't expect to stream video or do video calls. Also liked having the washer and dryer available - we could have packed a lot less than we did. Appreciate that the owners allowed us to have a late check-out on our last day. Nice house in a nice area with responsive owners.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

jorge g., miami

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

Great place

Had a beautiful time with the family
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Kraus

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Steve and Manon have 4 adult children and 3 grandchildren. We love our family and our pets and we love spending time together on the lake. We also love getting to know the families and friends who visit and share our home.

Why they chose this property

It's quiet, cove is friendly for swimming and fishing as well as easy access to water skiing and boating on deep water.

What makes this property unique

The quiet cove allows for swimming, fishing, or boating. You don't have to put up with the crowds or wake from the more populated areas. There is still natural area next to the house with a beaver pond, woods, and shallow areas to explore.

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