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Pirate's Retreat -Beautifully renovated lake home with Dock minutes from Clemson

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Seneca, SC
  • Lake Keowee
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Clemson University
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Memorial Stadium
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Seneca

When you stay at this vacation home in Seneca, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell. .This family-friendly vacation home is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Clemson University and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from South Cove Park.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Keowee - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • South Cove Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Clemson University - 19 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Keowee Key Golf Course - 21 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 21 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 18 min drive
  • Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Pirate's Retreat -Beautifully renovated lake home with Dock minutes from Clemson

Enjoy a relaxing stay on the water. Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with everything from new appliances and furniture to small luxuries such as board games, DVDs, gas grill, 2 kayaks, 2 bikes, inflatable kayak, and outdoor games for your enjoyment. The property has a gorgeous view of the lake and mountains and is only a short 15 to 20 minute drive to Clemson University. Maybe you would like a mountain day trip to visit some local waterfalls or hit the trails, either skiing or off-roading, don't forget some shopping...endless possibilities. Walking distance from South Cove park where you can play tennis, pickleball, basketball, and use the boat ramp.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please list ages when booking.

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
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

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Pirate's Retreat Newly Renovated Lakefront Home With Dock

Pirate's Retreat -Beautifully renovated lake home with Dock minutes from Clemson Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is very peaceful and is as advertised. We will book this house again! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was amazing and had lots to offer. Location was perfect! Clean and lots of amenities. Everyone loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such an amazing lake house!! They thought of everything for their guests! House is welcoming, clean and updated! The dock is well maintained as well and everything you need to boat kayak float etc is there! The game room is awesome and we had some crazy fun out there as well! Extra fridge and freezer are a huge plus! Loved the Keurig coffee! We made our own but loved having that for a quick cup of joe! Everything you need to cook in the open kitchen and a propane gas grill and instruments to cook outside. The views are the absolute best esp from the kitchen table and the huge den! TVs in every bedroom and awesome bath towels!! Loved the easy walk down to the dock!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chet P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Overall a great little house for the family to enjoy a weekend on the lake. Has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Visit

Stayed here for a week with family (all adults). We have been coming the Keowee/Hartwell area annually for the past decade, and this property was easily the best maintained and equipped out of any of the lake houses at which we have stayed. Great location on the water. Easy to get in and out of town. Home was fresh and modern-feeling on the inside, not like some of the worn, aged lake properties we have experienced. Dock had been freshy stained, and the deck was in good shape as well. The only minor drawback of the property was the lack of shade on the dock and deck. Otherwise 10 out of 10. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem

This place is a great place to stay any time of the year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

We had a great stay at Pirates Retreat! Very neat & clean. Beautiful lake view. Took a very nice walk to the campground near by. Thank you for a smooth checkin and checkout process! Would definitely come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place to stay and relax
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pirate Retreat

This is a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another amazing stay!

This is our second summer vacationing at Pirate’s retreat! It’s definitely a home away from home with everything you could possibly need. Everything is well kept down to even the fluffy bath towels. No detail has been overlooked at this rental and once again we had an amazing time! The extra fridge and extra deep freezer are such a bonus for us, the rooms are spacious, beds are cozy, the kitchen has it all, and the lake is the most pristine! We are once again so pleased with our stay here and can’t wait for next summer to do it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwight C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another fantastic year at Pirate's Retreat!

Really a perfect location in so many ways: quiet, private cove, close to supermarkets, close to Keowee Marina for boat rental and east-facing for beautiful sunrises and afternoon shade. The hosts are awesome and the property is super-clean, full of toys and just perfect for a week or two at the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

CLEMSON GRADUATION

The property was great! Communication was the best we’ve ever had! A lovely stay! We would highly recommend staying at the Pirate’s Retreat !! The only suggestion is that there could be more table lamps (bedrooms and living room) - very minor !!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful short visit

Wonderful property on a beautiful piece of land. Hope to come again next year but for a bit longer stay. Very clean, well stocked, and convenient with how they set up checkin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P., Redwood City

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we were looking for

We woke up to sunrises, relaxed on the deck, and enjoyed walking through the county park. House is set up nicely for family and friends to enjoy lake life. Susan is an excellent communicator.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heide W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We stayed at the Pirates Retreat with friends for a long weekend with a Clemson football game. The location on the lake is awesome and the house was super clean and well equipped. There was always some kind of competition going on between the teenagers and adults ;) We would love to come back and hope to take advantage of the kayaks next time. Definitely a 5 star stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay

One of the best VRBO stays we have had. Very clean and comfortable. Beautiful location. Enjoyed backyard, fire pit, and the view. You can tell they put a lot of thought into making your stay enjoyable. Communication was excellent too. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing weekend

We spent a wonderful, relaxing weekend while celebrating our Clemson daughter’s ring ceremony. The house was exactly as described. So clean and bright with a wonderful wall of windows facing the lake. The family room was larger than we expected and very comfortable. Communication with Susan was easy, and she was quick to respond to some questions I had. We really enjoyed the kayaks and the lift/rack you have made it so easy to use and stow them versus lugging them to the lake from a garage. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tigers on the Lake

Stayed at the Pirates Retreat for a Clemson Football weekend. The house and amenities were amazing. We all had a blast. The kids loved the game room and fishing on the pier. Would definitely stay here again and hope to make use of the kayaks next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great and relaxing place

It was awesome especially the pirate theme!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing sunrise, close to town

We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed Pirate’s Retreat. Very clean, easy entry, lots of fun amenities for the kids (and us!). Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic! Our second time here and we'll be back again!

Great location, close to everything but quiet and peaceful. Very clean and well equipped with everything you need for relaxation & recreation. Perfectly set up as a rental. One of the best hosts we've ever had the pleasure of working with. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo K., TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Over the Top

We take a lake vacation every year with our adult children and this was, by far, the best vacation and setting we’ve visited thus far. It was idyllic. The house sits on a wide cove with a tree covered campground across the cove( so nice not to be looking at other docks and houses.) The lake was clear and the yard gently sloping down to the dock. We swam from the dock, kayaked ( owner supplied) and paddle boarded all over the place. We had delicious meals from the grill and enjoyed the fans on the covered porch. The game room was a blast. We played foos ball, basketball and Tripoli. There is even an extra refrigerator in the game room. The house was clean, comfortable and well appointed. Communication with the owner was prompt and courteous. This will not be our only trip to Pirates Retreat! Thank you for a great vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Doesn’t get better than this!

Property was so clean, updated, and had all the comforts of home. We had an amazing weekend! The water was so clear and clean, off the front of the dock is about 10ft deep so it’s deep enough for a good diving contest without scooping up the bottom! We rented a boat from the Keowee Marina conveniently located nearby. Adults and teens had a blast and we left our high score of 450 on the double shot hoop! So much fun and we will for sure be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect pot - completely satisfied!

Five stars for good reason! SUPER CLEAN when we arrived. Everything was as good as it looked online. Perfect place for us to spend 3 days together. Susan's communication was exceptional and you can tell the hosts are focused on maximizing the guest experience. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend getaway

The lakefront house was impeccably furnished and in a great location. We really enjoyed the dock and the playroom. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023