Where to stay in Clemson area? (Seneca, Pendleton: sales, rentals, house)

[Jim Mac]

My wife and I want to plan a vacation, and to check out the Clemson, Seneca and Pendleton area for possible future retirement. If we wanted to stay on a lake for about a week, where do you recommend we stay? Hopefully somewhere with boat and/or kayak rentals. Is a cabin our best bet? We want to be close enough to check out Lakes Hartwell, Keowee, and Jocassee. Thanks.

[Eldemila]

Can't help you on most things, but while in Pendleton, do check out My Village Baker - wonderful baked goods!!!!! Cafe there too, food was good.

Village Baker - Home

If it's wasn't so dang far I'd be there more often.

[gvillesc]

I think your best bet is going to be a lake house rental. I know you can rent boats and jet skis on Hartwell.

[Made_it_To_the_Metroplex]

Boat Rentals, Boat Sales and Slip Rentals in Georgia - Harbor Light Marina - Lake Hartwell, GA on Lake Hartwell (within eyesight of the SC Hwy 11 exit on I-85) has pontoon and ski boat/runabout rentals, as does Lake Keowee Marina | Home. Lake Jocassee has no marinas. About This Park - Devils Fork State Park - South Carolina State Parks has a nice boat launch and wonderful villas for rent right on Lake Jocassee..

[drfranklin]

Agree with above - check out VRBO/Upcountry SC (http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/south-carolina/upcountry - broken link) for house rentals, especially if you are staying for a week. I recommend renting a house on Lake Keowee.

IMO, aesthetic appeal/quality of the lake: Lake Jocasse > Lake Keowee > Lake Hartwell. Note that Lake Jocasee is quite remote and there are very few homes on this lake.