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Haus am Wasser mit atemberaubender Aussicht! (in der NĂ€he von Clemson)

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Bewertungen

9,4 von 10.
Außergewöhnlich
5 Schlafzimmer3 BadezimmerPlatz fĂŒr 11 GĂ€ste

Beliebte Annehmlichkeiten

  • WĂ€schetrockner
  • ParkplĂ€tze verfĂŒgbar
  • Waschmaschine
  • Grill
  • KĂŒche
  • Außenbereich

Lerne die Gegend kennen

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Six Mile, SC
  • Lake Keowee
    â€Ș1 Gehminute‬
  • Keowee Key
  • Lake Jocassee
    â€Ș37 Autominuten‬

Zimmer und Betten

5 Schlafzimmer (Platz fĂŒr 11 Personen)

Schlafzimmer 1

3 Einzel-Etagenbetten

Schlafzimmer 2

1 King-Bett

Schlafzimmer 3

1 Queen-Bett

Schlafzimmer 4

1 Queen-Bett

Schlafzimmer 5

1 Queen-Bett

3 Badezimmer

Badezimmer 1

Badewanne oder Dusche · Toilette

Badezimmer 2

Toilette · Nur Dusche

Badezimmer 3

Badewanne oder Dusche · Toilette

Weitere RĂ€umlichkeiten

Terrasse oder Patio
Veranda oder Lanai
KĂŒche
Balkon
Garten
Essbereich

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Haus am Wasser mit atemberaubender Aussicht! (in der NĂ€he von Clemson)

** 15 Minuten von Clemson!
Ob Sie und Ihr Ehepartner ein Wochenende verbringen oder die Woche mit der ganzen Familie und Freunden verbringen, es ist fĂŒr jeden etwas dabei. Dieses Haus liegt versteckt auf einem GrundstĂŒck mit zwei HĂ€usern und einem eigenen Eingang, nur wenige Schritte vom Wasser entfernt. Die GĂ€ste haben Zugang zum Tiefwasser-Schwimmdock (unabhĂ€ngig davon, ob das Wasser niedrig ist). Genießen Sie den Blick auf den See, die Berge und die atemberaubenden SonnenuntergĂ€nge vom Balkondeck. Auf dem GrundstĂŒck gibt es einen Basketballkorb, eine Tischtennisplatte, einen Kamin, Wohnzimmer im Ober- und Untergeschoss mit Kabel, Waschmaschine / Trockner, WLAN, Gasgrill, Maisgrill, Brettspiele, eine KĂŒche mit allem Nötigen, malerische SpaziergĂ€nge und viel Platz Platz fĂŒr PrivatsphĂ€re.

Umrahmt von den majestĂ€tischen Blue Ridge Mountains im US-Bundesstaat South Carolina bietet der Lake Keowee 300 Meilen unberĂŒhrte KĂŒste auf 18.500 Hektar und das perfekte Klima fĂŒr ein ganzjĂ€hriges Leben am See. Lake Keowee bietet endlose Möglichkeiten, von ruhigen Ufern und SandstrĂ€nden bis hin zu sprudelndem Wasser, ganz gleich, ob Sie lieber den Tag mit Wasserski ĂŒber den plĂ€tschernden See verbringen oder in ruhigen Buchten Kajak fahren, auf Seebarsch angeln oder einfach nur faulenzen möchten Das Dock bietet einen spektakulĂ€ren Blick auf den See und die Berge.

Die charmanten Nachbarn des Sees, Seneca, Pickens, Walhalla und Clemson, die auch als "Golden Corner" von South Carolina bekannt sind, bieten aufregende Erholungserlebnisse im Freien, den Charme einer malerischen Kleinstadt und eine geschÀftige UniversitÀt, ausgeprÀgte Restaurants, einzigartige Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, eine reiche Geschichte und vieles mehr.

Es gibt 3 Weltklasse-GolfplÀtze am See, darunter The Cliffs at Keowee Vinyards von Tom Fazio (wo das bundesweite BMW Pro-Am-Turnier gespielt wird), Cliffs Falls South von Jack Nicklaus und The Reserve Golf Course von Nicklaus .

Unterkunftsmanager

Teresa Hayes
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Ausstattung

KĂŒche
Waschmaschine
WĂ€schetrockner
Kostenloses WLAN
Klimaanlage
Außenbereich

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Hausordnung

Check-in ab 16:00 Uhr
Mindestalter fĂŒr die Miete: 25 Jahre
Check-out vor 11:00 Uhr
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Kinder

Kinder (13–17 Jahre) erlaubt
Children must be OVER the age of 5. No exceptions
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Veranstaltungen

Veranstaltungen sind nicht gestattet
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Haustiere

Keine Haustiere erlaubt
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Rauchen

Rauchen ist nicht gestattet
Smoking on the property not allowed at all.
Children must be at least 5. The renter must stay at the home. Guests must sleep in beds provided. (ie, no sleeping bags, on couches, floor, etc.)
4 car MAX-Parking on grass not permitted. Keep food in the kitchen, dining table, patio/porch.
No house chairs or furniture to be removed from house or used on the dock. Limited lawn furniture is available on dock. No lawn furniture in house. Yo

Wichtige Informationen

Wissenswertes

Diese Unterkunft wird von einem privaten Gastgeber verwaltet (eine Partei, die nicht im Rahmen ihrer gewerblichen, geschĂ€ftlichen oder beruflichen TĂ€tigkeit handelt). Das EU-Verbraucherrecht, einschließlich Widerrufsrecht, gilt nicht fĂŒr deine Buchung, sie wird jedoch von den vom privaten Gastgeber festgelegten Stornierungsbedingungen abgedeckt.
FĂŒr zusĂ€tzliche Personen fallen möglicherweise GebĂŒhren an, die abhĂ€ngig von den Bestimmungen der Unterkunft variieren können.
Beim Check-in werden ggf. ein Lichtbildausweis und eine Kreditkarte, Debitkarte oder Kaution in bar fĂŒr unvorhergesehene Aufwendungen verlangt.
Je nach VerfĂŒgbarkeit beim Check-in wird versucht, SonderwĂŒnschen entgegenzukommen, sie können jedoch nicht garantiert werden. Eventuell fallen zusĂ€tzliche GebĂŒhren an.
Partys oder Gruppenveranstaltungen sind auf dem GelÀnde der Unterkunft streng verboten.
Der Gastgeber hat angegeben, dass die Unterkunft ĂŒber einen Kohlenmonoxidmelder verfĂŒgt
Der Gastgeber hat angegeben, dass es in der Unterkunft einen Rauchmelder gibt
Zu den Sicherheitsvorrichtungen dieser Unterkunft gehören ein Feuerlöscher und ein Riegelschloss.

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FĂŒr die Anreise zu dieser Unterkunft wird ein Auto empfohlen

Zur Gegend

Six Mile

Dieses Ferienhaus in Six Mile liegt direkt am Wasser. Wer die Natur der Region bewundern möchte, sollte Folgendes besuchen: Lake Keowee und Lake Jocassee. Du bist mit Kindern unterwegs? Dann ist ein Besuch dieser beiden Attraktionen vielleicht genau das Richtige fĂŒr dich: Ultimate Action Sports und Keowee Key Fitness & Tennis Center. Entdecke die hiesige Tierwelt bei AktivitĂ€ten wie Naturwanderungen und Vogelbeobachtungen.
Karte
Six Mile, SC

In der Umgebung

  • Lake Keowee - 1 Gehminute - 0.0 km
  • Keowee-Toxaway State Park - 20 Autominuten - 15.4 km
  • Clemson University - 34 Autominuten - 30.4 km
  • Devils Fork State Park (Naturschutzgebiet) - 37 Autominuten - 32.0 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 37 Autominuten - 30.1 km

Fortbewegung vor Ort

  • Bahnhof Clemson – 28 Fahrminuten

Restaurants

  • â€ȘThe Scoop Ice Cream Shop - ‬15 Autominuten
  • â€ȘJocassee Valley Brewing Company - ‬26 Autominuten
  • â€ȘSister's Restaurant - ‬31 Autominuten
  • â€ȘSubway - ‬24 Autominuten
  • â€ȘLos Poblanos - ‬15 Autominuten

HĂ€ufig gestellte Fragen

Ist Haus am Wasser mit atemberaubender Aussicht! (in der NĂ€he von Clemson) haustierfreundlich?

Nein, in dieser Unterkunft sind Haustiere nicht erlaubt.

Wann ist der Check-in bei Haus am Wasser mit atemberaubender Aussicht! (in der NĂ€he von Clemson)?

Check-in ab: 16:00 Uhr.

Wann ist der Check-out bei Haus am Wasser mit atemberaubender Aussicht! (in der NĂ€he von Clemson)?

Check-out ist um 11:00 Uhr.

Wo befindet sich Haus am Wasser mit atemberaubender Aussicht! (in der NĂ€he von Clemson)?

Dieses Ferienhaus fĂŒr Familien in Six Mile liegt am Ufer, nur 3 km entfernt von: Lake Keowee und Mile Creek Park. Keowee Springs Golf Course ist 3,2 km entfernt.

Bewertungen

9,4

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9,8/10

Sauberkeit

9,4/10

Check-in

9,2/10

Kommunikation

9,6/10

Lage

9,6/10

Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Bewertungen

10/10 – Hervorragend

Rob T.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Lake Keowee

Lovely house and great area.
Aufenthalt von 3 NĂ€chten im August 2021

10/10 – Hervorragend

Stephanie S.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

A wonderful vacaton

The house was very clean and perfect location on the lake. The view from the home was amazing and so Very peaceful. The dock was nice and easy to use for so long your own boat. Would stay here again for a quite family vacation!
Aufenthalt von 4 NĂ€chten im Juni 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Frank B.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Good Deal - Great location

We had a great time. Just the right size for our family. Great boat dock. Nice ping pong table for the kids. Great view.
Aufenthalt von 3 NĂ€chten im Juni 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

Amanda B., Lawrenceville

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Beautiful Views

Enjoyed our stay here at this large waterfront property. The dock was nice and the water was green and deep. We rented a boat and enjoyed the Labor Day.
Aufenthalt von 4 NĂ€chten im August 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

melissa r.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Excellent lake house and location

Perfect location on Lake Keowee. Plenty of good clean sleeping areas. Large kitchen for making meals. Lake access via the dock is an easy walk. We were even blessed with a visit from a large black bear one morning. We loved it and will be back!
Aufenthalt von 3 NĂ€chten im Juli 2020

10/10 – Hervorragend

Brian T., Downingtown, Pa US

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great house for Football Weekend

Stayed here with 7 friends for a Clemson Football Weekend. House was perfect with accommodations and location on the Lake. Only 25 minutes to the University. Will definitely consider staying here again for games in the future.
Aufenthalt von 3 NĂ€chten im September 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

Keith T., Hilton Head Island, SC

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Awesome Spot on the lake

This is a very clean and comfortable home on one of the best peninsula's on the lake. I have vacationed on this lake for over 15 years and rented many homes and this tops the list! Steps to the water, great dock, awesome views, beautiful sunsets and well maintained. Easy to get to also.
Aufenthalt von 3 NĂ€chten im November 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

mary K., Libertyville IL, USA

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great. Trip

Great spot. Very clean. Was worried about previous reviews stating the owners, who live next door, watched you like a hawk. We did not find this to be true. They were lovely hosts.
Aufenthalt von 5 NĂ€chten im August 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Michael B.

Great location. Fantastic support from property owner. Great stay!

Great home with lots of activities both on and off water. Property owner met us while we were unpacking and gave us some great insight into the area. We were even invited down the road for a 4th of July party. Home was well equipped and very comfortable. Lots of room and good stuff for the teenagers in our group.
Aufenthalt von 4 NĂ€chten im Juli 2018

6/10 – Okay

Elizabeth G.

Gut: Sauberkeit
VerbesserungswĂŒrdig: Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Interesting

Beautiful view of the lake, clean house. But
be advised- owner lives on site (very close next door) and it’s a shared dock, definitely lacking privacy. Its 30 min to Clemson or Seneca. Six Mile is closest town & very small.
Aufenthalt von 7 NĂ€chten im Juli 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Sherry D., Alpharetta, GA

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Excellent place to stay! Views exceptional.

We stayed to celebrate my son’s graduation with our family. The property was very, very clean. Views from the dock were perfect. Sunrise and sunsets - can’t beat that! Downstairs was ideal for the teens with the game room and large TV. Note: If you like to cook I would bring your own knives; kitchen was a bit disorganized but that was not an issue for us. Overall a great experience. Thanks for a memorable graduation week. You have a great property that is very well kept!
Aufenthalt von 4 NĂ€chten im Juli 2020

8/10 – Gut

John B.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great views and comfortable house.

The views are great with easy access to the water and the dock. Some offputting rules for the house including only 4 cars allowed for a house that sleeps 10. We had to park two cars at park overnight at $5 per car per night. No cable or satellite TV while we were there. Utility trailer in driveway which blocked parking and access to the basketball goal. Owners very particular.
Aufenthalt von 3 NĂ€chten im Juni 2021

10/10 – Hervorragend

teresa w., United States

cleanest rental we've ever had in 20 years of renting!

Immaculate -- owners/manager very accessible/responsive - only one skillet but they've already advised they'll fix that up for the next renter -- super super clean -- great house layout - beautiful view -- easy access to nice food marts -- grocery pretty close for a lake property -- easy walk to/from house to dock - great parking -- nice for soaps, paper towels and toilet paper to be stocked to get started - pay attention to details of rental agreement lots of items - but you can tell it is the right thing due to perfect condition of everything. house is dated but you don't even notice after first minute due to cleanliness. Easy to get settled in -- great bath towel, cloths inventory -- special place!
Aufenthalt von 4 NĂ€chten im Juli 2018

8/10 – Gut

Suzanne B.

Beautiful view!!

Lovely property - we arrived a little later than expected and the owner had kindly unlocked the doors and cut the hot water on for us. Very grateful for that, as we came from 4 different states and were all exhausted from travel. Only a couple of things I would recommend be changed. There is seating for only 6 at the dining table and strict rules about not eating in the family area. It rained all weekend and was very muggy so when we had guests over for lunch after our son's graduation there was not enough seating for us all to gather around the table. The second issue is the fact that we were unable to control the thermostat We keep our home at a "chilly" 68 degrees and were all pretty miserable at night. The downstairs is much cooler than upstairs so we put the most "hot natured" of us in that area. Other than that, it was a wonderful family graduation weekend. Definitely can't beat the view and solitude here. It was a wonderful place for my 3 adult children to enjoy some quality time together!! Thank you for your hospitality!!
Aufenthalt von 3 NĂ€chten im Mai 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

David C.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great house, outstanding location

We've rented several houses on Keowee in the past and this is by far the best location/view we've had. North facing so you get enough sunset view without the direct sunlight to bake in during the day. House itself is a little dated but who cares, you spend the vast majority of the time outdoors. We had plenty of room for 9 of us (5 bedrooms) and the downstairs is a big play room. The owners live next door which is sort of an unusual situation. But they are wonderful and immediately available if anything comes up that needs to be addressed. Do not rent this house if you plan on throwing a big lake party. One negative (which did not lower the rating at all) is the very restrictive "attendance policy" of the house. It is completely within the rental agreement/house rules so I can't complain. But if you want friends to come stay the day, you have to let the property manager know in writing prior to their arrival. Even if they come by boat and only stay a few hours. My son decided to come up for a couple days and we were told it would be an extra charge (though we ended up not being charged). The language is a little confusing and (in my opinion) unnecessarily strict. I completely understand their wish to keep things under control (and prior renters had abused this policy and clogged the septic tank) and it is their house, I just feel this could be done in a gentler manner. With that being said, it was an awesome house and we hope to rent it again next year! Knowing the guest policy ahead of time will relieve any unnecessary stress and miscommunication.
Aufenthalt von 7 NĂ€chten im Juli 2020

10/10 – Hervorragend

curt w.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Lake Vacay

Very nice and the host was very helpful and supportive
Aufenthalt von 4 NĂ€chten im Juli 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Phyllis F.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Fann Grumbles family Vacay

Wonderful, enjoyable week! Hostess very nice.
Aufenthalt von 6 NĂ€chten im Juni 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Sean O.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Perfect week at the lake

We had a wonderful week with extended family, and the house accommodated all 9 of us quite comfortably. It’s situated on a beautiful stretch of Keowee, with a nice dock and lawn are to sit and enjoy the sunsets. For most of the week the lake was wonderfully quiet, with only occasional boat traffic. We spent one day on a rental boat on Lake Jocassee visiting waterfalls, which was a short 30 minute drive away. Would highly recommend this house for a family gathering.
Aufenthalt von 6 NĂ€chten im Juni 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

George P.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Nice cabin, perfect for families

We enjoyed our stay at this property. The house was very clean and there were a lot of boardgames to entertain the kids. The property was beautiful and well maintained. The host was very friendly. The host controls the thermostat, which was somewhat inconvenient, but it was not overly hot or cold. There are also a good many rules posted everywhere, like no sleeping on the couches and no eating anywhere but the kitchen, but nothing too unreasonable. If rules aren't your thing though, then you may want to read the fine print before booking. The hosts were next door and were willing to help if we had any questions. Overall it was a nice weekend, great location, and well maintained home.
Aufenthalt von 3 NĂ€chten im Oktober 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

Abbie K.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

This home had older amenities but the best view ever! It was clean, safe and cozy.

This had to be the cleanest rental I have ever stayed in but some rather strange rules and older appliances and amenities. It was safe, peaceful and the perfect compromise between the hustle of Clemson and the cozy feel of the country side. We could not adjust the temperature ourselves and it felt like there were cameras everywhere (which we didn’t like). We had to turn the water heater on and off and we’re not allowed to sleep on the couch, or eat anywhere but at the kitchen table; however, we didn’t feel uncomfortable at all and felt like it was a quiet, peaceful place to be with our small family, it was a great place to rest from a rowdy weekend at Clemson University! I would stay here again for sure
Aufenthalt von 3 NĂ€chten im September 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

Tara Ann G.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Labor Day Weekend

We enjoyed our stay! The house was clean and comfortable and the owners were friendly and accommodating. Beautiful view, great location. The only downside was we couldn’t watch the college football games we were looking forward to because the TV’s did not have ESPN. No satellite/smart tv, only very limited cable channels. No big deal though, we just watched on laptop. If lots of tv options is not important to you, it’s great!
Aufenthalt von 3 NĂ€chten im September 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

John P.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Finally

This is a beautiful property and location. It wad only 10 minutes from family. Excellent spot for Thanksgiving! We spent the mornings and evenings in the house playing ping pong, chess, jenga, and the afternoons on hikes to various waterfalls. The house was lovely and the view over the lake magnificent. We had booked this place for last Thanksgiving, but COVID changed our plans. The owners were very flexible and easy to work with. We had no problems postponing till this Thanksgiving. We had a great time thank you!
Aufenthalt von 3 NĂ€chten im November 2021

10/10 – Hervorragend

Jessica B.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great location!

Clean and great location!
Aufenthalt von 5 NĂ€chten im Oktober 2021

8/10 – Gut

Ben K.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Good Location

Overall a great location and great views.
Aufenthalt von 4 NĂ€chten im September 2021

10/10 – Hervorragend

Whitney A S.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Amazing lakefront location and view

We loved this property and we had so much fun swimming in the beautiful lake. It had everything we needed for our family and we would definitely stay here again!
Aufenthalt von 7 NĂ€chten im Juli 2021

Über den Gastgeber

Zu Gast bei Teresa Hayes

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I am the daughter of the owner. I spent my summers on this lake with my cousins and grandparents. The owners are retired and live in the lake home adjacent to this home. They both grew up on the lake and love sharing what they consider part of their heart and happiness with others.

Darum fiel die Entscheidung auf diese Unterkunft

Both homes on the property were built by the owner's late father. These homes have been in the family for generations. This home is now used as a rental and the other is still used by the owner part-time. The families spent their summers water skiing, feeding the geese, and watching the bluebirds nest right in their backyard. Winters were spent playing games, enjoying the view, sunsets, and spending quality time together with no agenda and nowhere else to be. The rental home has a balcony deck that gives you the perfect view of the sunset. It's truly magical and feels like a cozy, peaceful getaway! Not to mention it's only 15 minutes away from Clemson :D (GO TIGERS!)

Das macht diese Unterkunft einzigartig

With the owners living at the lake, they are more than happy to answer questions, help, and assist in any way! They would also be your point of contact for any maintenance issues and can tend to that promptly. They have grown up on the lake and know all there is to know about water sports, fishing, local favorites, etc. Consider them your own personal local guide!