Blue Ridge Upstate Gateways

Blue Ridge Upstate Gateways Call us today to learn more! We are thrilled to welcome you to our homes in the heart of the Upstate of South Carolina.

My name is Stefania Bondurant and I am a native of Italy but I moved to Greenville in 2002. My husband Charley is a native Greenvillian and we are your hosts here. As lovers of travel, good food, arts, and longtime residents of Greenville, we are passionate about sharing the beauty and tranquility of the Upstate and our neighborhood with our guests.

If you’re planning a trip to Lake Hartwell, this is exactly what you need.This guide cuts through the noise and gives yo...
09/07/2026

If you’re planning a trip to Lake Hartwell, this is exactly what you need.

This guide cuts through the noise and gives you the good stuff—where to go, what’s actually worth your time, and how to make the most of being on the lake.

Inside you’ll find:
📍 Local spots most people miss
📍Things to do on and off the water
📍Places to eat, stay, and explore without overthinking it

It’s simple, practical, and built to help you have a better trip—not just a busier one.

I’ll send it straight to your inbox so you have it when you need it.

Grab it here 👇 or link in bio: https://go.blueridgeupstategateways.com/freelaketravelguide-8947

Save this for later or send it to someone you’d go with.

Welcome to your cozy lakefront lounge at Portman Cove Cottage! Our living room is designed for ultimate comfort and conn...
09/04/2026

Welcome to your cozy lakefront lounge at Portman Cove Cottage! Our living room is designed for ultimate comfort and connection, featuring plush seating, warm textures, and a curated art collection. The perfect spot to gather with loved ones after a day on Lake Hartwell.

09/03/2026

Most stays give you a bed.
Ours give you access.

Every stay with Blue Ridge Upstate Gateways includes a complimentary park pass — so you can explore the Upstate’s best trails without paying extra or planning ahead.

Morning hikes at Paris Mountain.
Quiet walks after coffee.
State parks that feel like they’re yours for the day.

Hotels don’t offer this.
Most rentals don’t think to.

We do — because where you stay should make it easier to experience where you are.

📍 Greenville, SC | Upstate South Carolina
🥾 Complimentary park pass included
🏡 Thoughtfully hosted stays designed for how you actually travel

Save this if outdoor access matters to you.
Book direct when you’re ready to explore — not just check in.

09/02/2026

Your dog isn’t an afterthought here — they’re part of the stay.

At Blue Ridge Upstate Gateways, traveling with your pup doesn’t mean packing extra or compromising comfort. It means arriving to a space that’s already thought through.

Fenced yards.
Dog-friendly trails nearby.
Clean spaces designed so everyone can actually relax.

This is what dog-friendly should feel like — calm, intentional, and easy.

📍 Greenville & Lake Hartwell
🐾 Homes designed for guests and their dogs
🔑 Book direct for the best rates and perks (link in bio)

Bring your dog.
Bring your joy.
Bring the moments that matter.

09/01/2026

22 miles of pure flow. The Swamp Rabbit Trail is built for this.

Whether you're chasing PRs, testing new gear, or just remembering why you fell in love with riding—this is the ride. Local knowledge packed into one guide: every segment, every climb, every descent mapped for riders who know what they're doing.

This is the trail that keeps us coming back.

👉Get the Swamp Rabbit Guide: link in bio

09/01/2026

Clemson football weekends are some of the best weekends in the Upstate — if you stay in the right place.

Portman Cove is lakeside and sits just outside the game-day chaos, in a walkable marina neighborhood on Lake Hartwell. Close enough for kickoff. Calm enough to actually rest.

📍 Easy drive to Clemson
📍 Lake mornings before the crowds
📍 Fire pit + pizza oven after the game
📍 Walk to Portman Marina restaurants

Clemson weekends don’t stay open for long.
If 2026 is on your calendar, your stay should be too.

👉 Book direct via the link in our bio for best availability.

08/31/2026

Most people visit Greenville and completely miss the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Not because they didn't want to ride it.

Because they had no idea where to start, what to skip, or how much time to block.

So they scrolled Reddit for 45 minutes, got three conflicting answers, and spent the day at a brewery instead.

The trail is 22 miles. It connects Greenville to Travelers Rest. It passes waterfalls, local coffee shops, and some of the best views in the Upstate.

And there's a free guide that maps it into four ready-to-ride itineraries - Northern Escape, Southern Flavor, Downtown in Sixty, Full Circle - built for exactly how much time you have.

No guessing. No Reddit rabbit holes.

Link in bio. Use it before you pack.

https://go.blueridgeupstategateways.com/srt-guide

08/29/2026

Lake vacation booked. Rain anxiety? Gone.
We might be the only hosts doing this.

Here's how it works:
Book direct with us. Add Weather Flex as your Ciao Carolina Perk after checkout. We reach out to get your details and handle purchasing weather insurance that covers your entire stay—up to $100 of the premium on us.

A $100 premium covers roughly $3,000 in stay value.

If rain hits during your dates, the insurance pays out. We're not the insurance company. We're the host who decided you should not be carrying the cost and we will pay up to $100 towards that coverage.

Most hosts make you figure this out. We handle it.
Most hosts make you pay for it. We subsidize it.
We might be the only ones doing both.
That's the difference.

Save this. Link in bio to book direct.

08/23/2026

The Swamp Rabbit Trail is 22 miles of pure Greenville. Sunrise loops. Hidden creek spots. Dog-friendly access points. The kind of place that changes how you see the Upstate.

We built something we wish existed: the definitive guide to every itinerary, every season, every pace. Whether you're road biking at dawn, exploring on foot, or planning the perfect family afternoon—it's all mapped out. Just real local knowledge in one place.

Your next adventure is already waiting.

👉 Get the guide: link in bio

08/22/2026

I guess we are 🥶💓🤣

Short-term rentals are “not an easy way to make money. Far from it. It’s very intense,” says Sébastien Long, founder and CEO of furnished-rental operator Lodgeur. “You kind of have to be a little bit of a ma*****st to go into this.”

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Greenville, SC
29609

Opening Hours

Monday 12am - 11:59pm
Tuesday 12am - 11:59pm
Wednesday 12am - 11:59pm
Thursday 12am - 11:59pm
Friday 12am - 11:59pm
Saturday 12am - 11:59pm
Sunday 12am - 11:59pm

Telephone

+18642145957

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