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Lake living in a relaxed family and pet-friendly home

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Family room: tickle the ivories, build a fire, catch up - Queen pullout
Fire pit, pool, pool deck, screened-in porch, and second-level deck
Welcome!
Tucked in by the community tennis and basketball court, across from boat ramp
Front porch view of playground, lake, gazebo, dock, boat ramp, picnic tables

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Chapin, SC
  • Place, Melvin Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Crooked Creek Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodmen of the World
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Downstairs Family Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Downstairs Master

1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Loft Living Area

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Upstairs East 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs East 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs West 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs West 2

1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath 2

Toilet · Shower only

East Wing Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

West Wing Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake living in a relaxed family and pet-friendly home

If you’re looking for the perfect large gathering space, there is room for even the extended family here! Take a trip that is reminiscent of going to your grandparents’ log home or summer camp. Swim, swing, make S’mores, work puzzles, play board games, kayak, bring your own boat for fishing or play or rent one locally. There is a boat ramp and a loading dock, but limited overnight docking.

Discount available for 7 day rental ($300+ total).

PET/ALLERGY WARNING: Your well-behaved pets are welcome, but be aware there are cats and dogs that live here when you’re not visiting.

Keeping in mind the many small families that make up a large family like ours or a friend group, each room is designed to accommodate two adults and one or more additional children.

A permanent ramp is located at the side entrance of the home for convenience, and a portable ramp for back entrances is available. Raised toilet seat with support handles is available.

There are two security cameras/doorbells on the premises covering front and back yard areas/pool.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Family neighborhood; county ordinances apply
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Use ash trays/small cans available, not the yard!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Leave used beds unmade, not stripped.
If physical keys are used (house or amenities) leave on the kitchen island. If using boat ramp, always lock the chain before leaving, going out and upon return.
Let us know via the “Oops” log of any broken dishes or maintenance issues so we can take care of it before the next guests arrive.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Note: Security cameras (2) are on the grounds covering back of house/pool and front yard.
Surfboards in loft area and all hanging quilts are NOT for guest use.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2459409vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Family neighborhood; county ordinances apply
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 near a water park and on a lake. Lake Murray Marina and Anchor Lanes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Irmo Community Park and Saluda Shoals Park. 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 jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Map
Chapin, SC

What's nearby

  • Melvin Park - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Crooked Creek Park - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Woodmen of the World - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Lake Murray Marina - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Columbiana Centre - 17 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 33 min drive
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheesy Pint Pizzeria - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tavern On 6 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Canal Coffee Co - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪El Poblano Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake living in a relaxed family and pet-friendly home have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lake living in a relaxed family and pet-friendly home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lake living in a relaxed family and pet-friendly home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake living in a relaxed family and pet-friendly home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake living in a relaxed family and pet-friendly home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake living in a relaxed family and pet-friendly home located?

This family-friendly Chapin holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Murray and Melvin Park. Crooked Creek Park and Woodmen of the World are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

LUANN P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandkids had the time of their lives, so did my kids, so mama and pappy were thrilled with our week at your house. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2026
We are so happy to hear this!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family reunion location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Little Mountain Family Reunion weekend

Great stay with family!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
We‘re happy we could provide a family gathering spot and look forward to having you come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for a week and hosted a catered rehearsal dinner around the pool. Sleeping accommodations were excellent. Plenty of privacy and bathrooms for all guests. Very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was. A very nice house to stay in. We had 17 people with us. We loved the pool. The house is right across from the boat ramp. Perfect location and house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Awesome stay!

Great place and great owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2022
We’re so glad you enjoyed your time, and we hope you’ll come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Great place for family gathering

Enjoyed our stay place was perfect! We had 14 family members and everyone had a bed. Very clean and place had everything we needed. We enjoyed spending time on deck and pool. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2024
We love hearing about great family gatherings in our home. We hope to see you here again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Nanacation

Annual family vacation. Plenty of room for all of us to spread out. A nice kitchen with a great assortment of equipment. We love to cook most of our meals on family vacations. We enjoyed the pool to work off all the kids energy while the adults sunned. This was our second year at this house and we love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
We were thrilled to have you come back, and hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie Cerven K.

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

Family trip

Our family traveled from several different states to attend a family high school graduation. We have not been together for many years and the house was perfect for our time together. There was plenty of room for all of us to be comfortable and the pool was great! The owners were awesome and very attentive to our needs. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2025
We’re so glad our home was a good gathering place for your family! We would certainly love to have you come back! Message us when planning for a “repeat guest“ discount!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luigi O.

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

USC Graduation

The house was very clean, and very spacious. Plenty of room for extended family and friends ro
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Always glad to hear! We hope you all made some great memories!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

We had a great weekend staying here and want to come again!

Everything was as it was portrayed, the hosts were responsive and helpful, the house held our whole family (22 of us!), and it was a fantastic experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2022
We’re so glad our home worked for you! We love having families gather here when ours isn’t around!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Great place to stay! Was perfect!

Ron and Joy were the best hosts! The house was great and we had the best time! Definitely would come here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
We are so glad we were able to make it work for you and your group! We look forward to having you here again. Sincerely, Ron & Joy Blakley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Wonderful property

Had a wonderful time for my granddaughter’s 3rd Birthday!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2024
We’re so glad our home was a celebration space for you and your family! We hope you‘ll visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

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

Relaxing Stay

We do not have any complaints about our stay. Communication was prompt, check in/out easy, clean house, wonderful private pool, and all the gadgets we needed in the kitchen for cooking our meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you for choosing our home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carla t.

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

We had a great family vacation all together

This home was beautiful it fit my big family perfect It had everything we needed and more I would rent this beautiful home again for my family Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
We were so happy to have your big family here! Thank you for the great review. We hope you are able to come again! Sincerely, Ron & Joy Blakley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maliek C.

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

Excellent Day on the lake!!

Awsome everything right there!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
We’re so glad you enjoyed it! We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Great House for a Large Group

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Very unique house. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Excellent! We would love to have you join us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

The property was perfect for our graduation/commissioning party!

We were all out of towners and Ron made everything a breeze! Helping us find caterers, golf and surrounding restaurants! Easy commute to USC and great location for a large family/friend gathering! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Thank you! We were pleased to be part or your family's special occasion! We'd love to have you all again! Sincerely, Ron & Joy Blakley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dyna W.

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

Youth Trip

The house was perfect for our youth group. Plenty of bathrooms and bedrooms. Host was easy to communicate with. Would certainly rent this again for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2024
We love hearing this, and hope you will visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth V.

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

Great place for small fishing club!

Ron was able to accommodate our group of 7 boats with private ramp across the street. We all slept comfortably and had all we needed. Looking forward to another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
We were happy to accommodate you all, and we look forward to having you again! Sincerely, Ron & Joy Blakley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Lake House

We enjoyed the quiet, private property and the pool was super fun! The house is full of comfortable chairs, games, books and room for all. We loved this fun house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
We are so glad to hear your weekend at the lake was a success! We hope you will come again. Sincerely, Ron & Joy Blakley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trent W.

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

60th b-day get together

This home was amazing. Plenty of room for large family gathering, everything we needed was provided, place was very clean. Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
We’re so glad you had a great time and that our home helped you make some family memories! Ron & Joy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

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

Incredible house photos don’t do it justice

Ron was a great host beyond helpful the house is amazing photos do not do the house justice. Huge pool and great bedrooms. We will all be back again. Thanks Ron your house made for a incredible trip for us
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2024
Thank so much! We‘d love to have you visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

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

Family Get Together

Brother and Sister and cousins unite for a week of fun and games. Good time had by all!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2023
So happy to hear this! Ron & Joy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

The Family Connection

We had an awesome time with family and friends we had a saxophone player we dance we sing just a fun filled weekend sing just ana
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2024
We’re so glad you were all able to reconnect and enjoy yourselves in our home. We look forward to having you again!

About the host

Hosted by Ron Blakley

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We have enjoyed sharing our home with friends and family for the past several years, and now that we are empty nesters and work from home 100%, “home” can be anywhere.

Why they chose this property

We want to see other families and friends have the opportunity to gather in one place in order to make some wonderful memories together. We’ve used the dynamics of our families to create spaces for the whole family to socialize as well as for the small families that make it up.

What makes this property unique

A home that can comfortably sleep 22-24 people is hard to come by, and it is important to be able to share time together without hotel-hopping. Of course, when needed, you can sneak away on a local adventure, sit outside, swim, or read a book in your own space.

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