Escape to Bear Necessities, a serene lake house on Lake Hartwell with spectacular water views. Enjoy an open living and dining area that opens up to a rocking chair porch with great lake views and a gas grill. Take advantage of the rec/media room featuring games tables, sliding glass doors to the patio with outdoor ping pong table, corn hole boards or roast marshmallows by the fire pit.
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Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102552 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Cozy Lake Hartwell Cabin - Beautiful dock views! Bring your boat and your pet!
Bear Necessities is a four bedroom, 2 full-bathroom and 2 half-bathroom lake house on an amazing part of Lake Hartwell - located in a cozy neighborhood at the tip of the peninsula so, the water views are spectacular. The house is set up on two levels, the main level has a kitchen that opens up to an open living and dining room area with sliding doors onto the rocking chair porch with great lake views and a gas grill. The master bedroom is on the main level with an ensuite bathroom with a private sink & toilet. Bedroom #2 on the main has a king bed that can be converted to two twins upon request. This bedroom also has an ensuite bathroom with private sink & toilet. Both bathrooms also have doors that lead to a shared jack and jill shower room situated between the two bathrooms. Downstairs has bedroom #3 with a queen bed. Just outside the door is a private half bath with a door that leads to another jack and jill tub and shower room. Bedroom #4 is a bunk room featuring two sets of bunk beds (4 beds total) - perfect for kids! This bedroom also has its' own bathroom with private sink & toilet that shares access to the jack & jill tub and shower room. Downstairs also hosts a great rec/media room with a big screen tv, games table, dome hockey table, foosball table and sliding glass doors to the patio with a lake view. Play on the outdoor ping pong table, corn hole boards or roast marshmallows by the fire pit! (Note: The ping pong table is easily stored if you prefer to have more patio space.) This outdoor space also has great lake views. We are just a 15 minutes drive to rent a boat and 1 mile away from the closest local boat ramp to launch your own watercraft. Tie up your boat at our dock! (*Please note our boat will be locked on the lift during most of the year so the covered slip is not available for use*). There are are two tie-ups on either side, electricity plug in and plenty of space to sun and lounge on the dock!. If virtual working is part of your trip, Bear Necessities also hosts a 1 gig speed internet allowing for a work-hard/play-hard trip. Clemson fans, come stay and play in between rooting on your Tigers at the football game in the fall! About a 45 min. drive to the stadium. We created Bear Necessities for families and friends to gather and make wonderful, lake memories. You can sit in the Adirondack chairs on the dock taking in the sunset, or wake up early and throw a fishing line!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Kayak
Table tennis
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 2,552 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Lavonia, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Harbor Light Marina and Cateechee Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hartwell Arts Center and Lavonia Cultural Center. Visit our Lavonia travel guide
Hart County Chamber of Commerce & Historical Museum
23 min drive - 13.6 miles
Lake Hartwell State Park
25 min drive - 16.8 miles
Tugaloo State Park
34 min drive - 21.8 miles
Getting around
Clemson Station
44 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.)
74 min drive
Restaurants
Love's Travel Stop
26 min drive
Spotted Pig BBQ
27 min drive
Gumlog BBQ & Fish Lodge
26 min drive
Peace Of Pie
27 min drive
Hershberger's Bakery
26 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Lake Hartwell Cabin - Beautiful dock views! Bring your boat and your pet! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Cozy Lake Hartwell Cabin - Beautiful dock views! Bring your boat and your pet!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-out at Cozy Lake Hartwell Cabin - Beautiful dock views! Bring your boat and your pet!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cozy Lake Hartwell Cabin - Beautiful dock views! Bring your boat and your pet! located?
This family-friendly Lavonia holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Lake Hartwell and Party Island. Hartwell Arts Center and Fred E Lee Memorial are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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We had a wonderful time on this property for our week stay. The house had everything we neded. We loved hanging out in the game room and being able to easily go outside to the lake. Our dog who traveled with us enjoyed swimming in the lake and the outdoor shower made it easy to clean him up after his daily swim. My husband enjoyed kayaking the lake and I enjoyed sitting by the fire at night. We can't wait to go back again soon!
Had a great few night stay, the layout of the house would be great for bigger families as well. The kitchen was fully stocked with cooking equipment and some various spices. Had both keurig and drip coffee maker. Kids had fun playing on the dock and lake. Would bring own fire starter for the fire pit in case of recent rain on firewood/branches around the property. Beds were comfortable (not too firm) and plenty of extra blankets. Place was quiet and at the end of a dead end road; however, there was still a few options for uber eats/doordash delivery as well. Would definitely book again!
This was a great house all the way around. Clean, open floor plan and well appointed. The kitchen had everything you needed and appliances were modern and clean. The rooms were very comfortable. Grill worked great and the dock was very convenient. We rented a boat for the day and could tie up to the side of the dock without problem. Nice, quiet cove and street. I would definitely rent this again.
We have stayed at 5 other vacation rentals and this property is hands down the VERY best. It was exceptionally clean and stocked with absolutely everything you would need to make your stay perfect. We stayed for an extended period and are so thankful to Jennifer and Ko for making this a special time.
Great house setup. Older adults upstairs with younger adults downstairs. Perfect access to the lake for some fishing and island hoping. Nice quiet neighborhood. Fire pit at night was an added bonus as it was still a bit cool. Plenty of tvs to take in the NCAA tournament.
Our Family of 10 gathered, (6 of us for our 2nd stay), for a Wonderful 5 day Vacation in this Great Lake House, and, like last year, the place was fantastic! The location, the dock/boatslip, swimming, fishing, and overall comforts helped make it really hard to leave! Thanks Jennifer for having us again and we’ll definitely be back!
We enjoyed a beautiful long weekend at this property. The gentle slope to the water and sandy beach area were a perk! The house was perfect for our party of 10 - plenty of space.The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook and prepare meals. Finally, the owners were easy to work with. Would definitely stay here again!
We enjoyed this property so much!! We were in town for spring break and to watch some college softball. The property is located in a very quiet area. The kids enjoyed having their own area with living room, hockey table, foos ball, and ping pong. We enjoyed using the kayaks and the dock for fishing. Unfortunately, the weather was a little too cold for swimming. We hope to be back soon!
We had a wonderful visit! The house is very organized, clean and has all the fun indoor supplies (games, foosball,ping pong) and outdoor supplies (dock, lake, kayaks and fire pit) for a fun and enjoyable family getaway for all ages! Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
The lake house had everything that we needed for our Friendsgiving Celebration. The lake was beautiful to wake up to in the morning and the fire pit was a great hangout spot. The kids loved the downstairs game room. Would definitely book again to try out in the Summer.
Amazing trip which is saying a lot since my husband and I had our two teen daughters and their two friends, The house was super clean, with a well stocked kitchen for all of our cooking needs, gorgeous sunset and sunrise views, and a responsive host for our questions. This home stands out from other rentals we’ve had in different places and I would highly recommend it.
This property was easily one of the best properties we’ve ever stayed in! Beautiful, spacious, views, amazing, are just a few words to describe this house! My family and I were able to enjoy an amazing New Year in this absolutely stunning home! It was perfect and Yuge! We loved it and it’s highly recommended
Jennifer was an amazing host and the property was even better than the pictures! I would highly recommend renting this property to anyone vacationing on the lake! 5 out 5 stars for sure!
Beautiful, spotless home in a peaceful rural setting. The dock was a highlight—perfect for relaxing and all boating activities. Great communication with the host. Highly recommend for a quiet getaway!Hope to return next year.