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Lake Murray Island Cottage In Fantastic Location. Private Boat Ramp.

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Marina
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Chapin, SC
  • Lake Murray
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Murray Marina
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Columbiana Centre
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Murray Island Cottage In Fantastic Location. Private Boat Ramp.

Comfortable cottage has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths on main level and a 3rd private bedroom suite from an outside entry lower level. Amazing views and scenery from the 300 square foot deck and large sunroom. Additional covered front porch with comfortable retro glider furniture.
Nature lovers paradise with huge oak trees surrounding the house.
The dock and boat ramp are ideal for boaters and swimmers. Life vests and floats included.
Gas grills and cookers and pellet grill/smoker included. Extra refrigerator and extra freezer. Fully equipped kitchen.
Outdoor wood burning fire pit and huge indoor masonry fireplace with firewood
provided.
One of the best locations on Lake Murray with easy access to Marinas, restaurants, grocery, hardware and other shopping just 5 minutes away in the small villages of Ballentine and White Rock. When you drive on to the private island with just 10 other homes you feel like you are a world away from the hustle and bustle.

Property manager

John Brooks

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Outside entry lower level.
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Events

No events allowed
No Large Gatherings Allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Restrictions and rules apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Person booking the property must be the person staying at the property.
Guests must enter into a short term rental agreement with host containing physical address of the guest along with other identifying information.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Large Gatherings Allowed
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chapin

Located in Chapin, this cottage is on the waterfront. Columbiana Centre and Northlake Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Murray and Dreher Island State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Irmo Community Park, or check out an event or a game at Lexington County Baseball Stadium. Jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Chapin, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Murray - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Murray Marina - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Crooked Creek Park - 14 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Columbiana Centre - 22 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Dreher Island State Park - 33 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 32 min drive
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪San Jose Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Charro - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Murray Island Cottage In Fantastic Location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lake Murray Island Cottage In Fantastic Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Murray Island Cottage In Fantastic Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Murray Island Cottage In Fantastic Location located?

This family-friendly Chapin cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Murray and Woodmen of the World. Melvin Park and Lake Murray Golf Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 76 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Simple elegance

All you want
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

C B.

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

Lake Murray Heaven SC Getaway

We planned a family and close friends' getaway to Lake Murray, SC, months in advance—seven months, to be exact. The anticipation was well worth it, largely thanks to John, who was beyond reasonable in accommodating our needs. The island itself was a tranquil escape. There was ample room around John’s family home, providing the perfect setting for relaxation and outdoor activities. The layout of the property was well thought out, offering plenty of space for both indoor comfort and outdoor fun. One of the highlights for us was the ramp, which worked excellently for our personal boat. It made accessing the lake incredibly convenient and allowed us to maximize our time on the water without any hassle. Our group, known as the 411Marine family, makes it a tradition to travel to different lakes each year. So far, Lake Murray has undoubtedly ranked #1 on our list. The combination of stunning scenery, serene atmosphere, and exceptional hospitality from John and his family made this trip unforgettable. A heartfelt thank you to John and his family for allowing us the privilege to stay with them. Lake Murray will certainly be a cherished memory for all of us. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

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

Lake Murray

Couldn’t ask for a better host a better place to enjoy your weeks vacation with beautiful views First time ever doing a place like this, I would recommend this to anyone
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian d.

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

Graduation from USC

We wanted to do something beyond renting hotel rooms in Columbia, as we planned for my son’s graduation from University of South Carolina. Renting a cottage on Lake Murray, 25 min away seemed like a way make this an extra special occasion, graduation and vacation. As first-time renters, online, we were curious about how everything would go. I am so pleased to say that our experience exceeded our expectations. I can recommend working through VRBO and HIGHLY recommend renting this, Lake Murray Island Cottage In Fantastic Location. Working with John was a breeze from the very beginning. And as our travel date approached he provided crystal-clear instructions about how to get into the house. The house itself is immaculate and comes with more “stuff” than we have in our own home. When we looked for the iron, we found it and a clothing steamer! Throughout the house every drawer is labeled and directions are clear for accessing Wi-Fi, running the dishwasher and the washing machine, etc. The roomy deck looks out over Lake Murray and is a perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee or evening drink. Even better is enjoying those beverages on the dock over the serene lake. We made use of the kayaks and paddle board, too. Food Lion and CVS are a short drive to stock-up as needed. Our favorite place for a meal was Higher Ground Char House, which John recommended. 10 min drive. Absolutely loved the wings and the burgers were tremendous. The Char House even has a playground among the outside
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

val q., New Fairfield CT

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

Cute house with all the amenities in a gorgeous location.

Family of 5 adults spent Thanksgiving week visiting our USC daughter. The house had everything I needed to prepare and serve a full Thanksgiving dinner. The views out of every window on Amenity Island are serene and beautiful. The drive to USC campus was about 30 minutes and pretty easy. There was plenty of room for the 5 of us but 2 beds are in a basement bedroom that requires you to walk outside to access the main section of the house which was a bit awkward but fine for our adult kids. John was a wonderful host.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Lake trip with my Dad

Could not have asked for a more wonderful place to enjoy a fall vacation—house and amenities were amazing, wonderful location close to restaurants and needed stores, fantastic location on the lake itself with beautiful views, host John was so nice and helpful. I would definitely want to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

Awesome Place

The owner makes contact before your stay with all the important information and answers any questions or concerns. The house was very clean and well stocked with cookware it also had outdoor grills. The house has a great view of the lake from the back deck and on the front porch. The neighborhood is very quiet and very little traffic. We all felt like it is a very safe place to stay. This was are second year in a row staying at the house and hopefully it’s not our last.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Location and Property are Topnotch!

In general: The home is very well cared for and well stocked with necessities ++. They have tons of cooking supplies not only for the kitchen but for grilling as well as preparing for large crowds. And the toys for boating and lake swimming are added added bonus as well. The dock is well kept and where we spent most of our time. Bedrooms in the home are large and spacious and the basement suite is perfect if you are vacationing with grown/flown children and their SOs. We went to the basement at night and left them upstairs. For boaters: The dock is perfect for docking your boat and the ramp is solid and long (plenty of ramp in the water to back down in as far as you need). There is some skill needed to back down the driveway to access the dock; but doable. We loved the quick access of having the ramp on property. Can't recommend this property enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Perfect island home

Can’t be beat, water front and on a little island!! Home has a great layout, dining and sun room that lead out to a large deck with a grill and outside dining. Really nice downstairs bedroom with full bath, and laundry room. Plenty of lake toys to use along with paddle board, kayaks, floating mat, etc… Dock is great for keeping your boat, there is a boat ramp that can be a little tricky to use or you can put in at the marina just a short drive away and drive your boat to the house. Home overlooks a large cove perfect for boating, tubing, skiing, etc and can easily boat to several restaurants on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M., Sapphire

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

Great location with gorgeous view

Our family was in town for our son's wedding. House was exactly as advertised with plenty of space for 6 adults and 2 small dogs. Fantastic amenities for lake fun. Amazing neighbors who are so welcoming and helpful. John, the owner, was terrific and so generous with a time extension allowing time for wedding prep and a Mother's Day celebration. We really appreciated how great John was to work with and that he stayed in communication with us throughout our stay. We would love to make a return trip!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Lake Murray

Second great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

Amazing

The owner was awesome. He communicated by phone calls, e-mails, and meeting us when we arrived. Hurricane Ian Came thur while we were there the owner called to check on us which was very thoughtful. The house was very clean, well stocked with any thing you would need. We stay once a year for our vacation at the lake and this place was our favorite. My husband loved the house and the views of the lake which was visible from the front porch and back deck. We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linette T.

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

Perfect location

This was from the beginning booking last year until now has been a pleasant experience. Owners are incredible- house is fantastic- one of the most peaceful places we have ever been. We rented for a family weekend to visit our university of South Carolina student and football festivities. We will definitely be returning ! Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Amazing property

This house was incredible. We stayed a few days to get our daughter settled at UofSC. The property is amazing. Everything you need and the views! Wow! Coffee on the deck in the morning. Cocktails at night. The ambiance is incredible. Sleeping at night is so quiet with the sounds of owls every once in a while. If you’re considering, jump on it! We can’t wait to go back. Hosts are fantastic as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Must stay!

We stayed here with our kids (5 and 7) and parents. This property is in the absolute best location on the lake and stocked with everything you need…. Kitchen and bathroom essentials as well as fun water activities! The owners are the nicest folks and very responsive! We will be back and absolute recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Great Lake house

The house was fully stocked for cooking and recreation. Beautiful view and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian Jacqueline B.

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

Just what you need for a vacation!

This was such an AMAZING place to stay at! It was clean and ready to go upon arrival. The space was perfect as our 4 kids also need their own space at times just like they do at home. There is easy access to the lake and the lake gear was perfect to use. There is a nice yard as well to play yard games and to have campfires. This was a perfect place to vacation at for family time and also has a very nice neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Had a great Fathers Day stay with family - the lake was wonderful

Worked great for the four of us - would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

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

Great Vacation Spot

Our experience was just what we were looking for. We are outdoor people that prefer lakes over the ocean. And we love to cook out. This location was beyond perfect for both things. We spent all of our time in the kayaks, paddle boards and our pontoon boat. We cooked out and watched a beautiful sunset every night from the porch or the dock. The grounds were very people friendly. And our dogs loved their experience to. We all felt right at home from day one! And the owners were very accommodating. Word of advice, you dont have to bring alot of stuff to this rental. They truly thought of everything. I highly recommend this location for families who are looking to disconnect and have fun with the ones they love.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kasie C.

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

Great Location

We had a great time! John met us at his place and made us feel welcomed! We spend the long weekend enjoying sunsets with a view! The house is located on a quiet island across the water from a ton of blue heron’s nest! John’s place was clean! It was the perfect get escape to enjoy Lake Murray and hang with our family!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

George O.

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

Paradise

All you need is your toothbrush. A+
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

justine s.

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

Awesome Lake getaway!!

Beautiful location, so peaceful and quiet, house had all the amenities needed for a family and more!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Clean and organized lake house with beautiful view

We had a great week on Lake Murray. It’s a beautiful spot and the house had everything we needed. The host is very helpful with any questions or recommendations. We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Savanna K.

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

Great place

Great place on Lake Murray. Quaint, clean, and easy check in process.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Amazing home, perfect location!

Our recent stay in this lovely home was just what our family needed for a 4 day get away. Have stayed at a lot of rental homes but this one is by far the best one yet! The home is meticulously cared for and vey clean and so organized. The kitchen has everything you could ever want and is stocked full of spices, oils, dishes and pans galore! We enjoyed the large deck, the gas grill and the views of the lake were stunning. We brought our boat and the dock and private ramp were all we needed. The neighborhood is very quiet and close to the grocery and a few restaurants. We will definitely come back. Thank you so much for sharing your home!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by John Brooks

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John and Becky Brooks live in Blythewood SC and spend as much time as possible at this Lake Murray paradise. We personally manage and care for the property and look forward to continually upgrading it for our guests and for ourselves.

We are both in residential real estate sales and property management in the Greater Columbia area.

Why they chose this property

This has been a vacation home for the Brooks family since 1988. We have enjoyed it and hosted friends here for the past 28 years and now for the first time have decided to offer it for vacation rental to share with other families.

What makes this property unique

Deep water with big views yet protected enough to safely swim and keep boats at the dock.

Convenient location to Columbia. Nice surroundings with 11 homes on a private island with causeway. Huge Oak trees provide shade on the lake side and there is plenty of sunny manicured lawn area as well.

Languages:

English
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