Leah's reputation preceded her and she did not disappoint in the slightest. Responsive,…read moreprofessional, and a delight to work with. A fantastic realtor serving the Athens, Georgia area. I cannot recommend highly enough

Leah is an excellent real estate agent! We've worked together on a number of transactions, and she…read moreis an absolute professional. Her clients are always well represented!

Overall, Hales Lake House is a very nice property with plenty of space for a large group. The dock…read moreand lake area are also great, and we have no complaints about the house itself. We originally reserved the home in late 2024 for a large family gathering planned for June 2026. This was intended to be a family event--not a party--and the property appeared to have adequate space to accommodate us. At the time of booking, the listing stated the home could sleep 18 guests (and I believe it still does). We understood there would be additional fees for more than 10 overnight guests and were prepared to pay those fees, as we expected around 20 family members to stay overnight due to out-of-town travel. In addition, we planned for approximately 40 total attendees during the main gathering on Saturday. In May 2026, when we logged in to pay the remaining balance, we noticed that several house rules had changed since our original reservation. These updates included a maximum occupancy of 16 guests, with no more than 10 adults allowed. The updated rules indicated that having more than 10 adults would place excessive strain on the septic system. After seeing this, I contacted the host, Linton Realty, the following day to explain our plans and expected attendance. I was informed that they could not accommodate our group under these new restrictions. I was also told that if more than 16 people were on the property at any time, the reservation would be canceled and we would be asked to leave. Additionally, they noted they would be monitoring the situation, along with nearby neighbors. Learning about these significant changes just three weeks before our scheduled gathering created a major problem. As a result, we had to cancel plans for many of our out-of-town relatives due to the strict occupancy limits. If policies change after reservations have been made, it seems reasonable that guests should be notified directly. Unfortunately, we received no communication about these updates. Advance notice would have allowed us to make different arrangements, and in such circumstances, a full refund should be considered if the new rules no longer align with the original booking expectations. Moving forward, I hope there will be better communication regarding important property changes.

We had a wonderful stay! The management team was very communicative and attentive throughout the…read moreentire process, which made everything smooth and stress-free. The home was exactly as described, and actually even better in person. It was clean, spacious, and perfect for our family. We also really appreciated that they honored our request for an early check-in when availability allowed, which was a nice added touch. Everything about the rental exceeded our expectations, and we truly enjoyed our time there. We absolutely love our stay; Hartwell is such a beautiful location. This stay made us appreciate it even more and we look forward to returning in the spring or summer...We would definitely stay here again and would gladly consider booking with this management group in the future. Highly recommend!