A Cliffs home purchase and a club-membership decision need separate review. The official club page describes Active and Golf memberships across seven communities; the particular property's eligibility, admission terms and obligations still need written confirmation.
Use these questions to prepare a property tour and document request with David.
Membership Questions
The club side of a Cliffs purchase.
Which Tier. and What Does It Cost?
The official site currently names Active and Golf memberships. Compare the privileges, current one-time and recurring charges, admission process, reservation rules and guests for the activities you would use. Do not assume a payment is refundable without the written terms. HOA/POA & membership →
How Does Reciprocity Work?
The portfolio has three Lake Keowee communities, three in the South Carolina mountain region and Walnut Cove in the Asheville region of North Carolina. Confirm the access provided by your membership type; Active and Golf privileges differ. Cliffs portfolio guide →
Initiation, Capital, and Refundability
Ask about the initiation deposit, any capital contributions, and the refundability terms. these change over time and materially affect total cost.
Which Lake Keowee Community
Choosing among the three Cliffs communities on the lake.
Falls, Springs, or Vineyards?
Compare Falls' Jack Nicklaus course setting, Springs' Tom Fazio course and Beach Club, and Vineyards' Tom Fazio course, marina and equestrian offerings. Check current operations and your intended use at each, without assuming a fixed buyer profile. Communities compared →
Golf, Lake, or Both?
List your weekly activities, boat-storage needs and preferred property features. Test actual homes and membership arrangements against those requirements; golf or boating interest alone does not select one community.
Activities and Calendar
Review current activities, schedules, participation requirements and access. Evaluate opportunities you would actually use rather than choosing from an assumed age or demographic profile.
Home, Build, and Resale
The real-estate side of the decision.
Build vs. Buy
Compare specific existing homes with feasible homesite projects using current estimates, approvals and your schedule. No verified buyer build-versus-buy split is asserted here. Build vs. buy →
Total Cost of Ownership
Add membership, POA, dock maintenance, and insurance to the purchase price and underwrite the 10-year all-in. not just the sticker.
Resale Resilience
Ask how a given home and community have held value, and what drives demand at resale. David grounds this in actual market evidence before you offer.
Source Documents
Reviewed September 27, 2026. Use the applicable current documents for your property and transaction.
The Cliffs current Active and Golf memberships
The Cliffs current Active and Golf memberships
The Cliffs official community regions
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions buyers and sellers ask David first.
Is club membership required to buy in The Cliffs?
Obtain written confirmation of the requirements and eligibility attached to the particular property and proposed transaction. Review the club agreement separately from the deed and association documents.
Which Lake Keowee Cliffs community is best?
Compare specific available homes, boating arrangements, activity schedules, costs and the privileges you would use. A community is not universally best for a demographic group or activity preference.
What does Cliffs reciprocity include?
The official site describes Active and Golf options across seven communities: three at Keowee, three in the South Carolina mountain region and Walnut Cove in North Carolina's Asheville region. Confirm the privileges and rules for your chosen category.
Should I build or buy in The Cliffs?
Compare actual homes with a feasible homesite project, including site work, approvals, construction, carrying costs and schedule uncertainty. An unverified claim about what other buyers choose should not decide your purchase.