Family-friendly vacation rentals in Franklin County

Gumlog Getaway Lake House • Boutique Cabin

Welcome to Gumlog Getaway, a boutique lakeside cabin ready for your next trip to Lake Hartwell, with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a pull out on the mezzanine. Our cozy, open plan house is stocked with everything you need for a great time, and has a dock with seasonal access to the lake. Explore Lavonia, hit the beach at Tugaloo Park, or just take advantage of your Gumlog Getaway: hang by the firepit, fish off the dock, or chill on the back deck with some games, whatever your vacation heart desires.

Fantastic, Fifties Farmhouse

Make memories at this unique, family-friendly 1950's farmhouse where history meets charm! Fully restored with original features yet modern conveniences this is the perfect get-a-way retreat for vacationeers or for business stays. Angus cattle and a variety of wild life are your neighbors in this peaceful paradise that echos the beauty of nature and a lifestyle of days gone by. Located just 3 miles from an Interstate with quick access to Lake Hartwell, UGA, Clemson, Helen, Atlanta so much more!

Lakefront, Private Pool, Dock, Dog, Boats, FirePit

Experience a serene getaway at this 3BR, 2.5BA Lake Hartwell home. Set in a peaceful cove, and offers a private saltwater pool, a spacious 2-level deck with a gas grill and outdoor TV, and a covered dock. Enjoy lake adventures with a paddleboat, rowboat, paddle board or kayak, and relax by the fire pit. Perfect for family and dog-friendly vacations! - 30 minutes to Toccoa Falls - 40 minutes to Tallulah Gorge hiking trails - 1 hour to Clemson and Athens/UGA Your perfect lakeside getaway awaits!

Unwind & Reconnect in Nature|Serenity by the Lake!

Seeking a cozy getaway & room to unwind? Visit our spacious 3-bed, 3-bath home on a private, wooded acre on a quiet Lake Hartwell cove. While the dock is dry for the season, this home offers year-round comfort, charm, and nearby exploration. Enjoy movie nights, friendly competition in the game room, roasting marshmallows by the fire, & wandering nature. Visit quaint downtown Lavonia, nearby hiking trails, antique shops, and local eateries. Take time to slow down, reconnect, and make memories.

Lake-House Escape w/Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards

Gather family or friends for an unforgettable lakeside getaway in a spacious, amenity-loaded lake house in an ultra-private setting. Your group will have a great time on the dock using provided kayaks and paddleboards, fishing, swimming, and more. Bring or rent a boat. Relax on the lakefront screened porch and multiple indoor/outdoor gathering spots. Kids and adults will love watching movies and playing foosball in the game room. Make memories around your choice of beachside or stone firepit.

Currahee Mountain Retreat~Modern Upscale Farmhouse

Gather your loved ones for an unforgettable stay at this spacious retreat, thoughtfully designed to balance fun, relaxation, and togetherness. Perfect for families or multiple groups, it features a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces. The home offers so much more than a place to sleep—it’s a destination all its own featuring Disc Golf, Karaoke, hot tub, pool table, horseshoes, an arcade, and the exciting Indoor Mini-Golf coming soon. Every corner has been curated for comfort and enjoyment.

Peaceful 40-Acre Retreat | Pool + Carriage House

Escape to a peaceful countryside retreat on 40 beautiful acres, where quiet mornings, open skies, and thoughtful details create a relaxing stay. This private upstairs carriage house offers comfort, privacy, and a warm hosted experience just a short drive from Commerce, Athens, nearby weddings, family visits, and North Georgia day trips. Whether you’re in town for a wedding weekend, visiting family, hiking, or looking for a quiet place to recharge, this is a peaceful home base to rest.

Magnolia Hill Home on Sawtooth Oaks Farm

Sawtooth Oaks Farm is nestled on 150 acres of pastures and woods. This listing is for a recently renovated private home on Magnolia Hill. The home has three bedrooms with a queen sized bed, two full sized beds and a full sized sofa bed in the sunroom. It includes a living room, two full baths, dining area, full kitchen and laundry room. Outside is a deck area with a table and chairs off of the sunroom and a front porch made for rest & relaxation while watching the cows graze.

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BRAND NEW GAME ROOM -Pool Table -Fooseball -Poker Table ALL NEW OUTDOOR GAMES -Completely Safe Ax Throwing -Giant Bowling -Glow Corn Hole -Giant Jenga -Floating Golf hole-Off The Dock OUTDOOR LIVING -Deck Overlooking Lake Hartwell -Blackstone -Pizza Oven -Firepit WATER FUN -Covered Dock -Kayaks, Paddleboards -Green Light underwater-Fish love it!! -Giant Lake Mat -Hammock and Swings on Dock SNOWCONE MACHINE!!! New Pictures coming soon!! Arcade games coming in May!!

The Cottage at Storybook Farm

Originally built in 1957 in Athens, GA and relocated to Storybook Farm, the Cottage finds itself among the most special characters! While staying at the Cottage, you may meet Dromedary camels, make friends with a strawberry loving African warthog, or sneak a peak of hatching cygnets. At night, enjoy peace and quiet in the North Georgia air and wake up refreshed & ready for another day on the farm! A unique experience for families, friends, and couples of any age.

Cute Corner Apt in Historic Downtown, named Mary.

Spacious, cute, corner, upstairs studio apartment above old hardware store, overlooking the downtown, historic district of Royston, GA. Original hardwood floors, historic feel and retro charm. We are 20 minutes from I-85, Lavonia and Hartwell, 40 minutes from Athens and 5 minutes from Emmanuel College. Accommodations for adults age 21 and over. Sorry, NO CHILDREN under age 12, due to steep stairs, and noise for other guests. SMOKE and PET-FREE environment.

Affordable experience on peaceful lakefront lot

Are you looking for an affordable, well-appointed, peaceful retreat in nature with all the creature comforts of a newly renovated, open-floor-plan home on Lake Hartwell? The mostly glass design with great views of nature and the lake, and 2 miles from Tugaloo State Park. Jump in the kayaks around sunset to kayak in untouched nature. At night you can build a fire on the deck and relax. As guests have noted, it's a great experience, not just a house.