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Cozy Bear Den by Jocassee Lake Devil's Fork

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Combined shower/tub, jetted tub, hair dryer, towels
Property grounds
Interior
Interior
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Bear Den by Jocassee Lake Devil's Fork

Welcome to The Cozy Bear Den—Your Lake Jocassee Retreat!

Step into a world where nature and comfort meet—welcome to The Cozy Bear Den! Inspired by our love for local wildlife and the preservation of bears, this home is thoughtfully decorated throughout with charming bear-themed touches. With occasional bear sightings around the property, you’ll truly feel connected to the wild beauty of the region while enjoying all the comforts of a serene getaway.
Serene, Private, and Uniquely Themed

Discover your own sanctuary in this meticulously clean and beautifully maintained retreat. The entire top floor—about 2,400 square feet—is yours to enjoy, filled with cozy bear décor that brings warmth and whimsy to every room. Arrive easily through a spacious two-car garage or the welcoming front porch, where stairs lead you to your main entrance. As a special perk, you’ll receive a complimentary South Carolina park pass, making it even easier to explore the great outdoors.

Please note: For your privacy, the basement is a separate rental and will not be accessible during your stay.
Adventure and Relaxation at Your Paw-tips

Perfectly located near Greenville, The Cozy Bear Den gives you quick access to the best outdoor adventures. Spend your days hiking scenic trails, swimming in crystal-clear waters, boating, or simply soaking up the peaceful surroundings at Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park, Wildcat Falls, Table Rock State Park, and more. Whether you’re seeking thrilling activities or a tranquil escape, you’ll find it all just moments away.

While you’ll enjoy free access to the lake for boating, swimming, diving, kayaking, paddling, and jet skiing, please note that the house itself is not directly on the lake and does not include a dock.
Comfort and Care for Every Guest

At The Cozy Bear Den, your comfort and well-being are our top priority. We maintain a pristine, smoke-free, and pet-free environment both inside and outside the home, ensuring a fresh and inviting atmosphere for every guest.
Reserve Your Cozy Bear Adventure Today!

Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of The Cozy Bear Den—where adventure, relaxation, and a love for nature come together. Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories in this one-of-a-kind lake retreat!

Property manager

Anna Oster

Languages

English, Greek, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: There is NO SMOKING IN OR OUT THE HOUSE.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: If furniture is moved, it needs to be moved back.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Life, Where I Want To Be Salem
Lake Life, Where I Want to be Salem
Lake Life, Where I Want to be Private vacation home
Lake Life, Where I Want to be Private vacation home Salem

About the neighborhood

Map
Salem, SC

What's nearby

  • Devils Fork State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Devils Fork Lake Jocassee - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lake Keowee - 12 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 42 min drive
  • Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jocassee Valley Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sister's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Lake House Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Keowee Towne Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pat's Cash & Carry - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Bear Den pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Bear Den?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Bear Den?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Bear Den located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve and Devils Fork State Park. Devils Fork Lake Jocassee and Lake Jocassee are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Cozy Bear Den by Jocassee Lake Devil's Fork Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

We love coming up and staying the weekend. It's the perfect location from the lake. The house is always nice and clean and we feel right at home. We can't say enough great things and are very thankful to be able to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

We enjoyed our time spent with our sons and grandchildren Everything was as expected and we made lots of memories This was our second stay here and both times were exceptional
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

We always have such a great experience staying at the house! The house is always clean and plenty of room to come back from the lake and relax! Thankful for the opportunity for our family to come and make lasting memories!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nature retreat

We had a wonderful time staying at this property. It was so nice to have a pass into the state park just a couple miles down the road. The house was immaculate and well decorated. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Saved Thanksgiving!

We host Thanksgiving every year but this year we had a home catastrophe a few days beforehand and our home was all torn apart! This home was the perfect size for our out of town children/grandchildren and dining room was perfect for hosting Thanksgiving for 11, could have fit more if needed. Very roomy and didn't feel like we were on top of each other. Would rent again if the need arises.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danelle M., Charlotte NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

5 stars all around. 2nd year staying there. Close to the lake. Beautiful house. Great weekend there with friends and family. Will return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

tonya j.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great location for Lake Jocassee

We had a great time at this property. It was neat and clean. Big dining room was handy as there were 7 of us. Only a mile from devils fork state park and we appreciated the park pass! Didn’t like the beds though- not a fan of the memory foam. It was a little hard and could have use some more pillows. Other than that it was a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

A P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Disappointing!

We selected this rental based on proximity to the lake and price. Our experience mirrors others, we got unexpected fees after we left the property, so we ended up paying more for our stay. Four days after our departure we’ve been charged with $259 for a damaged faucet - which we never broke. Communication was shut down after the first attempt to present our side of the story. VRBO is useless, and the host knows and counts on that. We usually read more carefully the reviews, but we rushed this time and thought we’d give it a chance. A disappointing experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tim W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Unreasonable Host and Moldy house

Well we wanted this to be a great rental but turns outs the only good thing is location and price. Yea it's close to the state park at a good rate. The downfall is the following: When we arrived, the house was very musty and had mold on the walls of the bathroom. I let it go as we were only there for a couple days and it was an older house. Now after checking out was a different story the owner is very unreasonable and not accommodating at all. She accused me of leaving the house a "Huge Mess" bc the place mats from the dining table where not put back and the silver ware was not in the correct location..... Which is was.... also there was a note on the grill saying there would be a $35 charge if the grill was not cleaned after use. So, I went above and beyond to clean the grill and drip pan after only cooking burgers and dogs once on it. Apparently if you use the grill at all then be prepared to pay that $35 bc I cleaned it better than I found it. She was also upset that we left one cardboard box and a plastic jug in the trash can and it was not in a bag. She is now trying to charge me $500 for this which is crazy! I have never had a issue renting on VRBO till now but this Host has now made me very cautious and I will pay way more attention to who I rent from. My suggestion find a better place to stay with a much better host. Good luck and Don't stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

We have been coming up to the lake for Labor Day weekend the past few years and it is always a must to stay at the house. We couldn't ask for a better set up for a weekend getaway. It is close to the park and easy access for our boat. The house is always clean and ready to go for us. We always feel right at home and are thankful for them allowing us to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

The rental process was uneventful. The hostess was easily accessible for very minor hiccups. The home is beautiful and provided all the amenities of home and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good time.

Close to the state park, clean place, spacious house. Would stay again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Yong V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Road to the house was too steep.

The house was really clean and nice. But the road was so steep that we couldn't get up the hill with our boat, especially in the rain and the road is wet. 2 days in a row, we had to push the truck up the hill. Wish there was a description stating that the drive way to the house was steep. If you do don't have a 4×4, do not rent this house. You will end up pushing your car/truck up the hill, no joke...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

We have stayed at the property several times now. We always have a great stay. The house is clean and perfect for staying and visiting the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Landy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, Comfortable and Convenient

Our friends and our family (two families with teens) rented this property. The seven of us had plenty of room to hang out together and have privacy at the same time. Anna was very quick responding to messages and made the process clear and convenient. My friend is a picky cook and this kitchen was much better than other houses we have rented, especially for the price. Everything was nice, well kept, clean and super comfortable. The bathrooms had plenty of space. It is about 3 minutes from the boat ramp; there was plenty of space to park two trucks with a Seadoo. The lot is surrounded by woods and you can barely see a neighboring house so it feels very private. A few things to be aware of for travelers (not really a downside): The wifi does not have good reception for streaming TV but you can still use your cell phone. Other cabins and parks do not have any signal so we consider this a plus given the location and beauty of this lake. There is no food delivery but you can drive 20-30 minutes to the nearest towns for food trucks, pizza and even a nice steakhouse. Overall, we loved everything. We will stay again when we come to this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway House

The house is wonderful! Everything we needed and more. The house was clean and nice. Short distance to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kallea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend!

We had plenty of room, the location was perfect, and all the amenities that we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Travis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place. Book it early. Very close to boat ramp.

Had a great time. Everything was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week on the lake

Very nice and clean. The only down side was the TV didn’t get local channels and the one in the bedroom didn’t get good reception. We went out on the lake every day and it would have been great to get the local weather. However we had an amazing time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

This house was so close to Devils Fork and an easy drive to Table Rock. House slept 8 of us comfortably. Kid friendly too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Smooth and pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shalanda P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Bear Den

Great location. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place and a very handsome interior

Relaxing and peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

We loved our stay over Thanksgiving break. The house was perfect and had everything we needed. The extra touches like bicycles and the park pass, etc really helped make our time special. We'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020