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.

Great house that is well stocked. Quick response from the owner with any questions. The dock and kayaks were great!!!

My family arrived at the property and it was beautiful. Very clean.The beachfront at the dock was key for my 2 grandchildren. We did have a boat when we arrived. As we were backing up to go go to the dock it it is very narrow and we barely touched the neighbors driveway in which and alarm went off and the neighbor came out waving her hands upset. Other than that we had a wonderful family vacation. Owners are responsive and great. We definitely would go back.

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!

Great place for a family of four plus enough room for some in-laws. House was well stocked with the essentials for cooking. House was clean upon arrival. Dock was in great shape and even able to tie up a pontoon. Only reason the location is 4 stars is because of the proximity to open water and high boat traffic over the holiday weekend which made for some good waves on the dock. Still, it provided great sunrise and sunset views. Owner communicated very well and was extremely timely, including when we needed some assistance. Overall great stay, great place, and great location. We'll likely be looking to book again.

Perfect location for a multi family get away! The house was fresh and clean upon arrival and well stocked with all the necessary things that a lot of places don't provide. I was floored that there was hand saop, paper towels, and 6 dishwasher pods to use! There was plenty of space for 2 families and a dog. We enjoyed fishing off the dock with the kids and watching the sun set. The fire pit was great and we were lucky to have wonderful weather. The owner was wonderful to rent from and super responsive. I highly recommend renting this house!

My family and I loved our stay at the lake house! The house is clean, spacious, and well set up for families or couples. The property is amazing! An easy walk to the dock and beautiful lake view. We enjoyed the fire pit and relaxing on the porch. Can’t wait to come visit again!

Great house, dock, location, furnishings, simplicity, and comfort. Perfect family Getaway for creating lasting memories.

Great house, dock, location, furnishings, simplicity, and comfort. Perfect family Getaway for creating lasting memories.

This property was clean and the stay was enjoyable

Your search is over, book Jennifer’s house ASAP! Communication was super easy and quick and the place looks even better than it does in the pictures. Bear Necessities has everything you would possibly need for a nice getaway. The outdoor deck was all gated which was perfect for our pup to run around and explore, and not to mention the views from the rocking chairs! All of the dishwater and linens were top tier, like being in your own home. Jennifer’s place would be great for a few families, friends, or couples. We can’t wait to go back and enjoy the awesome dock and swimming platform in the Spring!

We have nothing but positive things to say! The home is very well maintained and they clearly attend to all the details of a house (great pillows, well stocked kitchen etc). The house was clean and homey. The hockey table and board games were great for the one rainy day. The communication with the host was fantastic.

Our entire family enjoyed our holiday vacation at this beautiful property. Despite the freezing temperatures, there was plenty to do. The host quickly responded to any questions we had. The house was spacious and very clean. We would definitely stay again.

Honestly, just the best family pre-Christmas family get away EVER! This beautiful lakehouse made us feel right at home. Hugs to the owners for sharing their home. Spotlessly clean....the house smelled soooo good...kitchen equipped with everything we needed to prepare our meals... comfortable beds, fresh linens, great view of the lake, great Wi-Fi! Cordial neighbors! We couldn't have asked for more. Our last evening sitting around the firepit, we all agreed that we will definitely rebook for our summer get-away♥

Not only was the property a great place with everything you need to have a fun time, the host was Super! Very responsive to every question. My wife even said “ we need to rent this place again”.

Bear Necessities was the perfect family getaway on Lake Hartwell. We had 8 in our party (4 adults and 4 kids) and never felt crowded. The house was immaculate, and the beds were very comfortable. Everything had a place, and I appreciate a well-organized home! The welcome binder was very helpful. The owners have also added personal touches throughout the house. Our family enjoyed the dock and the kayaks. The town of Hartwell is a true gem! We spent two days enjoying the shops and restaurants. I would highly recommend Bear Necessities!

Excellent place to stay. House was exactly as described and it was very easy to work with Jennifer. Highly recommended!

This was beautiful. Super clean. It had everything we needed. We loved our lake view while rocking on the covered deck. We enjoyed the coziness of the yard lights while we relaxing around the firepit. The dock was great and the view was super. The host Jen was so helpful and gracious. This is a perfect place for a large family to vacation. Loved our time.

Just what we needed! Girls night out. Plenty of accommodations! Beautiful location! Very quiet! Had coffee on the dock for sunrise 😊

We rent a lake house every summer for a week and this was by far our favorite!! The host was great with communication and very accommodating to a last minute hiccup in our plans. The house is very spacious and super clean! The new outdoor shower was the best extra touch! Nice outdoor lighting and great swimming dock. I highly recommend this place! You will be missing out if you don't pick this one!

My husband and I rented the home for a wrap around long weekend with our fur kid. We had an amazing experience. The home location is great and very close to Harbor Light Marina where we also rented a pontoon boat. You will have everything you need to enjoy your stay. The home is very spacious and clean. Also, the neighborhood is very peaceful and quiet. The views are amazing. The owner was great to communicate with:) We would definitely recommend this Lakehouse. We've rented other homes before and this one is a keeper. We would definitely rent again. Thanks Jennifer:)

The property was everything I expected based on the description and more. We didn't have any issues but the questions we had about the property were answered very quickly. The kids had a great time fishing at the dock and using the kayaks.

I've rented many properties on Lake Hartwell over the years, and this one is my favorite one so far. The indoor layout is perfect, the outdoor areas are exactly what you'll need, and everything is very clean, organized, and well maintained! Lake is a gentle slope and very close, dock and outdoor furniture are clean and high quality. There is nothing I would change about this place, we had a wonderful experience!

My husband, 3 kids ranging from Middle School thru College Grad, Parents-in-law, Golden Doodle and I spent a beautiful Spring Break week in this home. There was something to entertain every age represented, and with the addition of our own boat, had no problem filling Spring Days when the weather can be unpredictable with something to do. This home is decorated beautifully and well set up for renters. Owners have given lots of consideration to those renting their home, and it shows. Location is remote … we packed groceries for the week and found that to be very helpful as we didn’t venture out until day 6. The only change I’d recommend would be more comfortable mattresses.

We've rented a few lake houses on Lake Hartwell over the years and this one was our absolute favorite. The house was spotless, the owner was friendly and responsive, the neighbors were friendly... It was all good. We brought our own kayaks, and even though the water was cold, we were able to go out and paddle in the midday sun. We will def be going back!

This house is perfect for your family vacation to lake Hartwell. Everything you need is here. Jennifer even ran electric to the boat dock just for us, thanks Jenn. 😊 It was nice to charge our boat batteries. Though getting a boat trailer parked in the drive is not for rookies. The neighbors let us back in their drive to turn the boats around to back into the drive. Will definitely come back. Thanks Jennifer

House is so nice and the dock and lake view is amazing. House is kept up well and owner provides many things to make your stay wonderful. Would definitely rent again.

Excellent experience. Nice lake house on the banks of lake Hartwell. The owners were responsive but stayed out of the way. (Just the way it should be!) The house was well equipped with amenities including high speed internet! Will definitely look to see if this house is available when we travel to the area again!! Thank you for a great time!

This property was perfect. Every aspect was as advertised, and it was clear the owners paid attention even to the small details. The kitchen was well stocked. Furnishings were nice. We loved the fire pit and the porch rockers. Jen was friendly and responsive when I called to ask a question that was covered in the great guide she sent. Can’t say enough and hope to be back.

I had a great experience

Very clean and spacious house with a wonderful view of the lake. Quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Close to so many great towns. We went shopping in Anderson , downtown Hartwell and Lavonia square. Loved the boutiques on the squares, antique malls, restaurants, and brewery. The owners were quick to respond to any questions I had and very sweet. I would definitely recommend this Lakehouse and I plan on going back for another stay!

Bear Neccessities lived up to all of our expectations. We took a risk traveling in the winter to a lake house (over New Years), but the weather was warm for most of the time. So much so that we inquired about whether the property had kayaks for usage. The owners went out and purchased kayaks and life jackets to be made available on our arrival. The kids had fun paddling to an island that is across a small stretch of water. We have stayed at probably a half dozen rentals in Georgia and NC and have never had owners go this above and beyond. The house was very clean and had plenty of room for two families (total of 9). Plenty to do at the house. (dome hockey, kayaking, firepit). The lake itself was very quiet this time of year which was nice. Sadly several places we wanted to visit were closed for the holidays, but we still found some good locations to visit with some effort (Helen, GA and Currahee Winery to name a few).