HERO: night deck string-lights photo or drone shotA private retreat on ±25 acres
Harvel Hideaway
A lodge-style escape near Lake Seminole — five bedrooms, three private docks, kayaks, a stone fire pit under the pines, and deer grazing on the lawn at dusk. Bring the whole crew. Bring the dogs. Bring the RV.
Too much info, too many options — that's the point. Direct booking means better rates, real answers from a real host, add-on rentals, RV services, and a commissary stocked on-site.
PHOTO: dock at sunrise (waterfront series)
The Waterfront
Three color-coded private docks, a kayak & canoe launch, rod racks, and Lake Seminole minutes away — one of the South's best bass fisheries.
PHOTO: fire pit + Adirondack chairs
The Grounds
±25 wooded acres with a marked walking trail, stone fire pit, string-lit back deck, and resident deer that stop by most evenings.
PHOTO: living room sectional / kitchen
The Lodge
Five bedrooms including a kids' bunk room, chef-ready kitchen with coffee station, tiled walk-in shower, and fast Wi-Fi for the ones who "have to work."
PHOTO: RV pad / gravel parking
RV & Trailer Ready
Dedicated RV and boat-trailer parking with utility hookups [verify amps/water/septic]. Need service on the road? Scan our RV Services page.
PHOTO: dog kennels / pets on lawn
Dogs Welcome
Purpose-built kennels, a rinse station, and acres of room to run. Pet fee and rules listed in the Guidebook.
PHOTO: Generac / utility "worry-free" collage
Never Roughing It
Whole-home Generac standby generator, tankless hot water, whole-home water filtration, and a brand-new 2025 HVAC system. Comfort is guaranteed.
Getting here
Lake Seminole Country
8174 Harvel Pond Rd, Donalsonville, GA 39845 — about 15 minutes from downtown Donalsonville, 20 from Bainbridge, and minutes from Seminole State Park, Trail's End Marina, and the Lake Seminole boat ramps.
EMBED: Google Map of 8174 Harvel Pond Rd
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Check Availability
DRAFT: This form currently captures an inquiry only. Final version connects to a real booking engine (calendar sync with Airbnb/VRBO, card payment, auto-confirmation). Rates below are placeholders — Thomas to confirm.
Rate
Amount
Notes
Nightly (base)
$XXX
Rates pending market research — max 15 guests
Extra guest
$XX / night
Above base occupancy
Pet fee
$XX / stay
Digital only — never printed on signs
Cleaning fee
$XXX
Per stay
RV hookup
$XX / night
[verify serviceability]
Prefer the platforms? Find us on Airbnb and VRBO [links once listings are live] — but direct booking always gets our best rate.
Guest Guidebook
Everything about your stay
The same info as the signs around the property — always current, always in your pocket.
🔑 Check-In & Check-Out
Check-in: 4:00 PM · Check-out: 10:00 AM ✓ confirmed
Smart-lock code sent morning of arrival [confirm hardware]
Checkout list: dishes in washer, trash to bins, doors locked — full list matches the "Until Next Time" sign [align with cleaner SOP]
📶 Wi-Fi & Time Zone
Network: HarvelHideaway · Password: provided at check-in & posted in the house(never publish the password on the public site)
Heads up: the property sits near the Eastern/Central line — phones flip time zones. House time is Eastern.
🏠 House Rules
Max occupancy: 15 guests ✓ confirmed
Quiet hours: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM ✓ confirmed
No smoking indoors · fires in the fire pit only
Pets welcome with fee — kennels + rinse station provided
💧 Well Water & Power
The house runs on filtered well water — whole-home EWS filtration, safe and great-tasting
Rheem tankless water heater = endless hot showers
Generac whole-home standby generator kicks in automatically if power blips
🚤 Waterfront & Fishing
Three docks, color-coded: Dock 1 (lake blue) · Dock 2 (sage) · Dock 3 (brass)
Life jackets in the [location] — child sizes [confirm inventory]
Kayaks/canoe: launch at the marked steps; return rods to the rack ("Gone Fishing" wall)
⛔ Dock safety wording pending insurance/legal review
🔥 Fire Pit, Grill & Firewood
Stone fire pit — burn rules posted [confirm county rules]
Propane grill on the deck; spare tank in [location]
Need more firewood? Order via the Commissary page
🥾 Harvel Trail
Marked trailhead behind the [location]; loop takes about [XX] minutes ⛔ walk + mark route first
Watch for deer — they live here too
🚨 Emergency & Safety
Address for 911: 8174 Harvel Pond Rd, Donalsonville, GA 39845
Nearest hospital: Donalsonville Hospital, ~15 min [verify]
Fire extinguishers: kitchen + utility [match final sign map]
First-aid kits: [locations]
📍 Scanned a QR code on a sign? You landed in the right place — this guidebook is the live version of every sign on the property.
Before you play
Liability Waivers
Waterfront activities, watercraft, the fire pit, and trail use require a signed waiver from each adult guest (and a parent/guardian signature for minors). It takes about two minutes.
DRAFT: Waiver text below is a placeholder — the final wording must come from Thomas's attorney/insurance review (same review gate as the dock signage). Final version connects to Adobe e-sign.
Assumption of Risk & Release — Harvel Hideaway
[PLACEHOLDER — attorney-approved text goes here. Covers: watercraft & dock use, swimming at your own risk (no lifeguard), fire pit & firewood, trail & wildlife, RV area, pet policy, property damage responsibility.]
Forgot something?
The Harvel Commissary
Stocked on-site so you don't have to drive 15 minutes back to town. Browse below, pay by [payment method — confirm], and it's yours. All pricing lives here, never on printed signs — so it's always current.
DRAFT: Sample reviews below are illustrative placeholders — replace with real guest reviews as they come in (imported from Airbnb/VRBO + collected via the 4×6 review cards). Never publish fabricated reviews.
★★★★★
[Placeholder — real guest quote about the docks/fishing]
★★★★★
[Placeholder — real guest quote about the house/family stay]
★★★★★
[Placeholder — real guest quote about deer/fire pit/evenings]
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Contact Us
Reach us directly
Phone/Text: [Thomas to confirm guest-facing number]
Email: [stay@harvelhideaway.com — set up after domain purchase]
Address: 8174 Harvel Pond Rd, Donalsonville, GA 39845
Response time: under 24 hours (faster during stays)
Planning something special?
Proposals, birthdays, reunions, guys' fishing weekends — tell us and we'll help set it up.