Lake Murray/Chapin - New Kitchen/screen porch on quiet cove with boat ramp, dock
Newly renovated kitchen, and added screened porch! Spacious home on a quiet road and deep water cove on Lake Murray, near Chapin. Bright and open living area, full of light with a view of the water. Dock, boat ramp, spacious front and back lawn for playing cornhole. Room over the garage boasts a pool table, flat screen Roku TV and another full (although kids' size) bath. Screened porch with 6 person dining table. Uncovered deck w/ Big Green Egg and a gas grill. Ping pong in garage.
Newly renovated kitchen has 36" induction cooktop, double wall ovens and new dishwasher. It is well equipped with everything you need to cook most any kind of meal, including a microwave, Instant Pot, air fryer, blender, toaster oven, both Keurig and drip coffee pot. Decent knives, wooden utensils and Hexclad non-stick pans. Plenty of dishes, utensils, baking pans, and cooking tools. Spices and basics like sugar, flour, salt, cooking oils and vinegars.
Our brand new screened porch is the perfect place to relax with a cup of coffee, a glass of wine, or enjoy your daily meals, bug free. Watch the deer wander through the yard, herons, ducks and geese fly by, as well as the occasional bunny. Close to the water with a ceiling fan to keep the air moving, lights and electrical outlets, you might never leave it!
There is a nice boat ramp and room to park your boat trailer. Let us know if you plan to bring a boat, as you will need our tips to successfully turn it around and back it down the ramp. Boats larger then 24' will need to be launched from the nearby public landing and driven over to our dock. Garage access for storage, but not for parking. Drop-cord to get power to the dock.
For Fun: Two stand-up paddleboards, cornhole, ping-pong, giant connect four, pool table, puzzles, books and board games. Beach towels and an assortment of life jackets available for you to borrow.
Each bedroom has comfy beds with pillows, high quality sheets, USB power strips for charging your devices, and Roku TV.
One of the common themes in my reviews is that I've thought of everything! This is my second home, and I want to be comfortable when I'm there, so you will too.
This is our happy place. The five nearby houses are occupied by full-time residents who are mostly retired. Each of them has a friendly dog that might run through our yard on their daily walks. This is a perfect place for a relaxing family vacation, a fishing trip, or a quiet getaway. If you're looking for a place for a party, reunion or large get-together, this isn't the place for you. We expect our guests to respect our home and our neighbors. If at any time we feel like this is not happening, we'll have to ask you to leave.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave all dirty linens in the laundry room.
Please start a load of towels in the washer.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please do not drive on the lawn.
No wood burning fires in the fireplace or on the property. You may use the gas fire pit on the deck.
Observe quiet hours after 10pm.
Important information
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Property Registration Number 2500543
Property # 1836659vb
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
Note from host: This is a quiet neighborhood.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Chapin
Located in Chapin, this holiday home is on a lake. Lake Murray Marina and Timberlake Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Irmo Community Park and Anchor Lanes. Travelling with kids? Consider Frankie's Fun Park, or check out an event or a game at Lexington County Baseball Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 16 min drive
Circle K - 12 min drive
Zaxby's - 15 min drive
El Poblano Mexican Restaurant - 10 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Murray/Chapin - New Kitchen/screen porch on quiet cove with boat ramp, dock pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Lake Murray/Chapin - New Kitchen/screen porch on quiet cove with boat ramp, dock?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lake Murray/Chapin - New Kitchen/screen porch on quiet cove with boat ramp, dock?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake Murray/Chapin - New Kitchen/screen porch on quiet cove with boat ramp, dock?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lake Murray/Chapin - New Kitchen/screen porch on quiet cove with boat ramp, dock located?
This family-friendly Chapin holiday home is located on a lake, steps from Lake Murray and within 6 mi (10 km) of Melvin Park and Crooked Creek Park. Lake Murray Marina is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) away.
About the host
Hosted by Fran Eleazer
I'm a mom to 2 grown kids, wife to Charles, web designer for small businesses, yogi, chef, foodie and wine lover!
I've wanted to live on the lake since I came to Carolina in 1984. When the opportunity arose to buy a lake house, I jumped at the chance. Our first summer there was absolutely magical! I knew I would rent it since my sister rented her house on Lake Murray for 15 years, and I loved reading her guest book messages. Her home brought so much joy to so many families, I wanted to do the same.
Why they chose this property
The sun comes up over the cove, which allows for cool shade on the dock and backyard in the late afternoon. There are just 6 houses in the immediate area, occupied by full-time residents. In addition to deer, rabbits, a couple of heron, ducks, and geese, you'll likely see one or more of the neighbor's dogs zooming across the yard.
The house is between the quaint towns of Chapin and Ballentine. There are a number of local restaurants within about a 15 minute drive. Grab a maple bacon doughnut and a cup of fresh coffee from Chicken Butt Doughnuts, a handmade burger from Higher Ground Char House, or a lakeside dinner at Liberty Tap House at the Marina.
What makes this property unique
There is a boat ramp on the property, a dock for your boat, and room for the boat trailer. Please let us know if you'll be bringing a boat so we can give you more instructions on how to back it down the ramp without driving on the lawn!
There is a large garage that you can use for storing coolers, and lake toys you might bring, etc. but the ping pong table takes up one bay, and cornhole, paddleboard and chaise lounges, are in another bay, so there isn't room to park your car inside.
WHAT'S NEARBY?? Gas (regular and marine) and a large convenience store with a hot buffet and packaged food, drinks wine and beer, is 2 miles away at Palmetto Roads. Publix Supermarket is 6 miles away. Dreher Island State Park is about 17 miles from the house by land, or 5 miles by water. University of South Carolina is about 36 minutes. The Town of Chapin is about 6 miles. The Town of Ballentine is about 8 miles. Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 27 miles