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Bannister Cottage – Lakefront Getaway w/ Dock, Porch & Views, 20 mins to Clemson

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Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Bannister Cottage – Lakefront Getaway w/ Dock, Porch & Views, 20 mins to Clemson


Home Key Features:
- Lakefront access with private dock
- Screened porch with lake views
- Fully stocked kitchen with gas range
- Family-friendly layout
- 20 mins to Clemson
- 10 mins to Greenpond Landing


Welcome to The Bannister Cottage on Lake Hartwell! This inviting vacation home feels like you’ve stepped into a dear friend’s welcoming retreat, rather than a typical rental. Every detail has been thoughtfully chosen to ensure your stay is memorable and carefree. From comfortable bedding and delightful décor to a fully stocked kitchen, you’ll have everything you need for the perfect getaway.

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage is ideal for couples and families alike. The layout offers privacy, with the master bedroom on one side of the house and the two additional bedrooms located on the opposite side, separated by the living, dining, and kitchen areas. Cozy up by the gas fireplace on cooler nights or enjoy evenings grilling, dining, and relaxing on the back screened-in porch.

Take in the fabulous views of Lake Hartwell, situated in a peaceful private cove free from boat traffic and waves. Spend sunny days lounging on the covered dock while the kids swim and play, or hop on a boat for a relaxing ride. With 12 feet of deep water at the dock’s end, it’s perfect for lake activities.

Don’t have your own boat or jet skis? Rentals are available locally to enhance your time on the lake. Enjoy two kayaks provided for your use, perfect for exploring the serene waters. Conveniently located just off I-85 at Exit 14, The Bannister Cottage is only a 15-minute drive to Memorial Stadium, making it a fantastic choice for Clemson fans and families alike—especially those visiting their Clemson students.

No Pets Allowed. No Smoking Please.

Room Details:
- Master: King Bed, Flat-Screen TV (Cable and Smart TV enabled)
- Bedroom 2: Two Twin Beds, Flat-Screen TV (Cable and Smart TV enabled)
- Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Flat-Screen TV (Cable and Smart TV enabled)
- Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa, Flat-Screen TV (Cable and Smart TV enabled)

House Amenities:
- Free Wi-Fi (High-Speed Internet, 500+ Mbps)
- Bluetooth-Enabled Home Audio System
- Frigidaire Gallery Kitchen Appliances
- Living Room: Gas Fireplace, Flat-Screen TV, DVD Player
- Breakfast Nook: Seats 4
- Bar Seating: Seats 2
- Dining Room: Seats 6 (expandable to 8 with extra chairs)

Outdoor Features:
- Screened-In Porch: Dining Table (seats 6), Lounge Furniture (sofa, loveseat, and chair)
- Propane Grill
- Two Kayaks Available for Use
- Covered Dock

Convenient Location on a Quiet Dead-End Street:
- Portman Marina: 6 minutes
- Big Water Marina: 20 minutes
- Green Pond Landing: 10 minutes
- Shores of Asbury: 10 minutes
- Downtown Anderson: 10 miles
- Clemson/Memorial Stadium: 12 miles
- Greenville: 34 miles

Property manager

Robert & Alise Powell

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

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
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking on the property is strictly prohibited.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn A/C up to 78 degrees.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children Welcomed with Parents

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We have to be mindful of our neighbors.
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, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lake Hartwell Waterfront Retreat 15 Mins. to Clemson
Lake Hartwell Waterfront Fall Retreat 15 Mins. From Clemson
Lake Hartwell Waterfront Retreat W/kayaks 15 Mins. to Clemson

About the neighborhood

Map
Anderson, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Hartwell - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Anderson Civic and Sports Center - 13 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Anderson Mall - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Anderson University - 19 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Clemson University - 20 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 19 min drive
  • Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smokin Pig - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Jimador - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bannister Cottage – Lakefront Getaway w/ Dock, Porch & Views, 20 mins to Clemson pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bannister Cottage – Lakefront Getaway w/ Dock, Porch & Views, 20 mins to Clemson?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bannister Cottage – Lakefront Getaway w/ Dock, Porch & Views, 20 mins to Clemson?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bannister Cottage – Lakefront Getaway w/ Dock, Porch & Views, 20 mins to Clemson located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lake Hartwell, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Double Springs Community Park and Regal Starlight - Anderson. Double Springs Access Area and Tri-County Technical College are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Bannister Cottage – Lakefront Getaway w/ Dock, Porch & Views, 20 mins to Clemson Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 172 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clifton R.

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

Wedding

Great setup with the split bedroons. Provided privacy for both families that stayed. Would stay again when we come back to the area
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Great place

This wad an really nice place to stay. Well be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

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

So enjoyable!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle G.

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

Bannister Cottage

The property was nice and perfect for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Five Star Rental

We loved the Bannister cottage! It was perfect for our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Great Family Getaway

We loved the property! The home was so nice and homey. We enjoyed a very restful long weekend. Hoping to go back again soon!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi M.

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

Wonderful Stay

My husband and I stayed to be closer to the venue for our daughter’s wedding. The house had everything a person could need. It was so clean and the kitchen was well stocked. The house is very comfortable and in a perfect location. We loved the porch looking over the lake. The owners were very accommodating and easy to communicate with. We’ve already made plans to visit again with our family this summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia N.

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

Perfect Lake House

Love this house. Great location. Property was very clean and well stocked. Looking forward to another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni F.

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

Beautiful location! Loved the house and all of its amenities. Incredible owners ! Very attentive!

We had a wonderful stay! Very relaxing! The house is beautiful and provides everything you could possible need. We loved the location and really enjoyed the kayaks. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Very attentive host!!

We were extremely pleased with the host’s responsiveness. Lovely property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Bannister Cottage

We had a great time at the Bannister cottage on Lake Hartwell. The place was very clean and just as described. We certainly would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Lake Hartwell Vacation

The interior of the home was very nice, just as it was represented in the online images. The property manager was very accommodating and attentive. We had a very nice stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Stay at the Lake

We were happy to have such a beautiful and functional house for our stay at Lake Hartwell . It was spacious and comfortable and was fully equipped with everything needed! The screened porch was our favorite with a view of the lake and many birds singing in the trees.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah b.

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

Spectacular lake house near Clemson and Anderson

Perfect place to celebrate my daughter’s college graduation! Wonderfully decorated, equipped with everything you could possibly need and full of spaces for gathering ! Host went above and beyond including returning an item I left behind. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

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

Lakeside Retreat

Great place to get away! Super nice home all as described. Enjoyed the covered dock on the water. Would have used kayaks but it rained nonstop.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emilie S., Münster

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

Amazing House

Amazing house,the pictures were already great but the reality is better. We felt immediately like at home, we didn't miss anything. the view of the lake is great. We will for sure book again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

STACEY R.

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

Mini vacation

The accommodations were more then expected. The house was beautiful and equipped with everything imaginable. Communication with owner were fantastic. What a beautiful location for some well needed down time. Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

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

Nicely renovated home

Clean and nicely renovated interior, well appointed. Dishwasher wasn’t working for us but hopefully only a temporary issue so did not reflect that in the rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

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

Beautiful Lake Front Getaway

My friends and I came up for homecoming at Clemson and decided to stay on Lake Hartwell. This was the absolute perfect place for us! The house was beautiful and perfectly clean and ready for our arrival. We loved hanging out on the dock and sitting out on the patio in the evenings. The hosts made sure our check in process was as easy as possible and had the house completely stocked with whatever you might need. If you find yourself looking for the perfect getaway on Lake Hartwell, I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Ellen S., Conway, SC

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

Great house on Hartwell!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this comfortable, perfectly organized house on Lake Hartwell. We cooked many meals there and had everything we needed -- and more. We ate all of our meals out on that beautiful screen porch overlooking the lake watching birds and taking in the gorgeous view. A family of Carolina wren was nesting just outside the porch and fledged while we were there! This house is truly a little piece of paradise <3
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda O.

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

Great relaxation

We enjoyed our family time there. The house is easy to get to... right off I-85. Quiet neighborhood which was great for taking walks. The owners were quick to respond when we had a question. The kitchen had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable. The built in speakers in every room made listening to music very nice. We plan to stay there again and rent a boat from Portman Marina.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana E.

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

Better than the pics

We had an AmAZinG stay at this property. The pictures simply do not do this property justice. It has clean sleek lines, modern and a great flow. Everything needed for the kitchen etc are present even somethings not even thought about. Definately glad we rented a boat from Mark;s for our stay so the house just smoothly transitioned to thewater. Great view and quiet neighborhood. Would definaelty stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

esa b.

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

Beautiful Home

Beautiful, clean home on Lake Hartwell with dock. The inside of this home was meticulously clean with beautiful furnishings. We loved the dock and kayaks. The home's layout is great for a family. It's in a nice, quiet neighborhood where the kids could ride their bikes around. I would add are some board games as it was rainy one of the days we stayed and I also would tidy up the yard a bit. But overall GREAT stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles C W.

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

This place is great!

My wife and three adult children stayed at the property for four nights. The place was spotless! The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. It was nice to have basic things, such as toilet paper, soap, and paper towels, on site. Sixteen local relatives aged 7 through 80 showed up for dinner on the second day. The dining area, kitchen, and porch easily accomodated all of us. It also was nice to have stairs going down to the boat dock - many houses on the lake do not have stairs. The drive into Anderson and Clemson took about 15-20 minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Donita H.

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

Clemson Graduation

Aside from the molded coffee left in the coffee maker and the food under the couch cushions the rest of the house was perfect for the occassion. Upon arrival, texts with pics were sent to owners with no response.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023