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Lake front home, private dock, water toys, kayaks

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Bonfire by early evening
View looking at the back of the house
Ramp to floater, sunrise view.  Boat lift is for owners use only however you are welcome to tie your boat up to the dock.
View as you step onto the dock
Bonfire area by day

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lake Murray, SC
  • Lake Murray
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Crooked Creek Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dreher Island State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Lake front home, private dock, water toys, kayaks

This custom-renovated, modern lake house has everything. Drive up to the unassuming front, and enter the front with direct water views via a wall of sliding glass doors.
Owners have lovingly thought of every detail, Inside you will find a lakefront, open living/kitchen area with large island & an OLED 65” TV.
Home opens up from back porches, comfortably equipped with seating and dining. Large backyard, fire pit, lake toys, two grills included.

Well-equipped kitchen with new appliances, (3) bedrooms with queen mattresses, plus open space with (2) long-twin beds in downstairs open secondary living space (with another 60” TV) - sleeps 8 comfortably. Two full bathrooms with rainhead showers and heated floors. Large capacity washer and dryer available. Sheets, bath, beach towels, blow dryer, and fully stocked kitchen, are all provided. A starter supply of all cleaning, coffee, etc provided.

There is room in the driveway for 4-5 cars. The neighborhood is a beautiful quiet mile loop. If you go out the driveway to the left and take your very next right and keep taking rights until you get back to the house it is one big loop.

We are always available via phone and text daily between the hours of 9-8pm and take care in responding to each question and inquiry ASAP.

This lake paradise is located in Dutchman Shores and is perfect for a week of relaxing and fun. The neighborhood is quiet and has a great circle loop for taking a peaceful walk. Eptings Landing Marine $5 cash only, provide fuel and commercial boat ramp with concessions available within a 5 min car ride or 2 min by water. There is not a ramp on our property.

This home is located within two miles of local restaurants, incl. brand new Publix grocery store and the center of Chapin. It is only five miles off of I-26, making it easy access to Harbison (15 mins) and Downtown/USC (30 mins). A handful of Marinas, and lake-access Restaurants are easily located by water from this centrally located home, just off of big-water “Bear Creek”.

The detached garage on our property has been renovated (2022) into a space that is part fun/part living. Includes a full bath and Queen size murphy bed. This space sleeps an additional two people. The bar set up does include commercial bar equipment as if you were at a restaurant. Please contact host if you would like to add this space, otherwise it remains empty while on vacation. It is NOT for a party or gathering of additional people, just as a relaxing family room of sorts by the water.

We have one security blink camera on the outside front of the home and one on the outside back facing out to the lake. These are to monitor the property when we are not there. We disarm these upon a guests arrival.

There are no cameras inside the home. We also have a noise monitoring device inside the garage and on dock to monitor loud party type noise that would cause complaints from neighbors.
This noise monitoring device only measures the sound level, and does not record private conversations.
-There are full time neighbors on both sides, we ask that you keep the noise down after 10pm
-No events or large parties allowed
-You must be at least 25 years old to book and if your group is not related, no one can be under the age of 25 years old.
-Short Term rental agreement must be signed before entry code to home will be given out.
- We do allow one dog per reservation with a $200 pet fee and a conversation about type of dog and details on what to expect on our property with pets ie..fence, neighbors, barking etc. No other pets even if visiting for a few hours are allowed. One dog per reservation
To monitor loud noise and parties we do have one noise decimal reading device on property. This monitors sound levels and does not record conversations.

Property manager

Michell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chapin

Located in Chapin, this holiday home 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. Saluda Shoals Park and Irmo Community Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Lake Murray, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Murray - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crooked Creek Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Dreher Island State Park - 25 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Columbiana Centre - 25 min drive - 28.2 km
  • University of South Carolina - 36 min drive - 42.6 km

Getting around

  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Liberty Tap Room & Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Catfish Johnny's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪La Fogata Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake front home, private dock, water toys, kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake front home, private dock, water toys, kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake front home, private dock, water toys, kayaks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake front home, private dock, water toys, kayaks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Murray and within 3 mi (5 km) of Crooked Creek Park and Melvin Park. Lake Murray Golf Center and Woodmen of the World are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

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

Awesome

Highly recommend! We couldn't have asked for more! Thank you for hosting us, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marc K.

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

Great place

Great place, owner is easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wayne v.

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

Great place

Came in town for a family event and this place was the perfect gathering spot for those from out of town. It was really clean and very comfortable. We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith S.

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

Lovely Getaway

We had a lovely weekend getaway at the cabin. Outdoor space is just lovely, we’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iva S.

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

Boujee Shack Bungalow

Everything was absolutely perfect, and the description of all the amenities is spot on. It was exactly what we were looking for, with place to dock a boat, kayaks for the whole family and the perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Perfect Easter Visit

The ‘shack’ is absolutely adorable & luxurious. The Champs thought of everything & are fabulous hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

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

Great spot

Very nice renovated house on the lake. Kids had fun kayaking and we appreciated the responsiveness of owner. Recommend and would rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Missy W.

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

Beautiful Lake Retreat

Beautiful property, amazing location and the hosts are wonderful. Perfect getaway. The hosts on this property have paid attention to every detail. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna H.

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

Fantastic Lake Getaway!

Our family enjoyed our stay at the Boujee Shack very much! It feels much larger on the inside than it looks from the outside! The owners have done a perfect job of furnishing the house! It is very tastefully decorated, comfortable and clean! Wonderful outdoor areas for the family to enjoy every minute ate the lake. We parked our boat at the dock and spent a lot of time fishing, skiing, and swimming off the dock. We had a fire in the Firepit next to the lake, it was like a fairytale. I hope we can come back again next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee M.

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

A beautiful place!

This was one of my favorite rentals. The home is very beautiful and spacious for a group. It’s very convenient with the downstairs and bathroom. We had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Great place to stay!!

Loved the house and yard. Great owners who were easy to contact. Spacious and very updated. Loved the heated floors! Kid friendly! We had a 2 year old, 1 year old, and 5 month old and it worked out well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

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

Fantastic weekend in a wonderful place

This place did not disappoint. The view was gorgeous and beautiful on the inside. Quiet cove and easy access to big water. The house was stocked with all we needed and very clean. This was the perfect place for a very relaxing weekend. The host was always available and answered all our questions. Looking forward to staying again soon. Thanks to the Champ family for a great weekend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E., Califon USA

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

So peaceful!

We spent a wonderful week on the lake for Thanksgiving and the SC vs Clemson game. This house had everything we needed to enjoy our time there. The views are so beautiful to wake up to and the house is decorated with high end touches. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Perfect

Super clean, updated, lots of extra touches
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Great house and perfect location

this little house packs a lot of nice amenities inside, from the large kitchen, nicely redone bathrooms, and open concept with a beautiful covered porch. And then there's the big backyard that leads out to the wonderful view of lake murray which you can enjoy on the floating dock. Neighborhood is very charming and quiet and owners were super responsive to any questions we had.. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terri D.

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

Great stay on Lake Murray

The property was a lovely retreat while visiting for USC parent weekend. (It’s about a 35 minute ride from campus especially with all the highway construction.). Property has beautifully renovated and offered lots of comfy space in between events in Columbia. My only wish would be to have the entire yard fenced. All around great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arthur I.

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

Lake Life Gem

The Boujee Shack has it all! Our family stayed over Easter weekend and it was the perfect accomodation. Beautiful lake views, fire pit, grills, spacious yard, and stunning sunrises and sunsets from the backyard and dock. We had fun fishing, playing in the yard, grilling out, and relaxing in this beautifully decorated home. Our kids loved relaxing in the hammocks and fun sleep space downstairs. The mattresses were very comfortable and everything was very well organized and clean. We look forward to coming back again. Thank you for helping us make lasting family memories in an amazing space.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina N.

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Excellent choice on the lake!

The Boujee Shack was just as adorable as pictured in the photos. We also booked the tavern for extra family guests. having the extra sleeping space and bathroom as well as the “party place” was perfect. We enjoyed much time fishing off the dock and using the kayaks and SUPs. It was a beautiful setting. The house had everything we needed for a perfect week!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Fabulous Family Getaway !

The Boujee Shack was the perfect place to relax with our grown children and littles. What an adorable lake house! The white shiplap, furniture, heated floors, unreal kitchen, stunning views from decks/dock, fire pit, floating pad, paddle boards, kayak, lounge chairs, hammock chairs, and overall vibe made for the relaxing weekend we all needed! Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us! Lamb Family September 9-13 2021
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

Beautiful home on a beautiful lake

We stayed here for thanksgiving and had an amazing time. The house was beautiful and clean. Plenty of room for kids to run and play in the yard, board games to entertain them inside. Beds were comfortable. View of the lake was beautiful. Located in a very quiet and safe neighborhood. Neighbors were also very friendly when we went for a walk. Not too far from downtown Columbia, about 30 mins away. There’s also a Publix about 5 mins away.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

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

Makin’ Memories

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bougee Shack. Our family of 6 arrived at different times throughout the week but the accomodations were perfect for our 4 adult children. We have spent a lot of time in Columbia/Irmo in recent years but staying in Bougee Shack gave us a better vacation experience than staying with family on this visit. Michell and Eric very responsive and extremely helpful with all questions during our stay. Would definitely stay again if our schedules allow. We hope to own our own little piece of Lake Murray in the near future and Bougee Shack sets the bar high! Great job on Reno........pretty remarkable! Thank you for sharing your home with our family, we had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn N.

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

Great House, Great Neighborhood

Do yourself a favor and just book this place! It was very clean, the beds were comfy, communication with the owners was great. The neighborhood was very quiet (both on the lake and off) and we walked the 1.5 mile loop multiple times a day. Boating right in the cove was great - calm enough to water ski and kneeboard right from the dock. Boat ramp was a 2 minute drive across the cove. Very convenient to grocery stores. The house itself is well appointed - I mean even the light switches were labeled - genius! The bath towels and beach towels were luxurious. The heated floors in the bathrooms and the dual shower heads were the icing on the cake. We felt like we were staying in a hotel. We hope to be back again some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David J., CHARLTON

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

Family Lakeside Reconnect Boujee Style

To say our weeks was AWESOME would be an understatement. Based in Massachusetts we made the trip to Murray Lake to spend long overdue time with family who live in Columbia. The #1 focus was to spend time together and enjoy the lake. The Boujee Shack was the PERFECT place for this. The "Shack" was everything Eric and Michelle said it would be and then some. The location was really cool as we were just into the cove to give you quiet and less traffic while only 2 minutes in the boat where you were pushing to full throttle and enjoying the lake. Michelle and Eric were awesome house and for the few questions we had their responses were immediate and then right back to enjoying lake life. I will also say that the upgrade work they have done MADE you want to treat the home just as you would your own. Thanks to Michelle and Eric for sharing your home with us. We WILL be back!! Dave, Sylvia, Mike, & Patti
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie R., Charlotte, NC

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

Great vacation home

Our family of four (including our two teen sons), plus our dog, had a wonderful week at the Boujee Shack. The house was the perfect size for us, three queen bedrooms, with two additional twin beds, which we did not use. The house has been beautifully renovated and was spotless when we arrived. The kitchen is fully equipped. The labels on light switches and other items were great - they really helped to not have to push buttons to figure out which switch activates which light, and to know where to put away dishes and other kitchen items. The dock was beautiful and an easy place to tie up our boat or to sit and have a cocktail at sundown. There is a notebook with detailed instructions, along with maps and take-out menus, which was very helpful. The music system, operated by an iPhone, was great. The neighborhood is lovely and quiet, and the next-door neighbors were great to talk to. The common areas are small, so although the house can sleep 8 people, it might be a little tight if everyone wanted to be together in the kitchen/family room. But, there is plenty of space on the porch, by the grill, and on the dock. We loved the paddleboards, kayaks, and rafts - that was an extra that we have not had at previous rentals, but really enjoyed having this past week. Michell was easy to reach for the minor questions we had. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Boujee Shack, would definitely come back, and highly recommend it to others. Thank you to the Champ family for making your beautiful home available!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margie C., Philadelphia

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

Fantastic Home on the Lake

Beautiful remodeled lake house, fine touches and well thought out space. Had everything we could have needed for our long weekend stay. If looking for a beautiful well appointed lake house in Chapin, look no further, this is the one.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michell

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We are the Champ's. We've lived in Charleston for 20 years, and have always had a deep love of lake life. We purchased this home in 2017 as an estate sale. It had not been touched since the early 1970's. We passionately spent two years gutting and renovating it ourselves with the goal to start a travel nomad lifestyle living between several homes in our favorite places. We appreciate the little details and well thought out gestures of a home. Eric is the cook, construction and tech wizard of the home. I am the designer, clean up crew and passionate "bring the extra" one.
Between us, we have tried to think of everything a family of all ages would want and need while relaxing at the lake.
What does Boujee mean: A slang word for "luxurious" in lifestyle yet humble in character. Defined as a need for luxury.
Why we named it "The Boujee Shack": One of our daughters calls Eric and I "Boujee" often because we appreciate nice things in general. As we were renovating this home we would show her photos of different items we were purchasing or adding and she would often say "Oh that is so boujee" The word stuck and seemed to fit our humble shack of little luxurious touches.
We hope you find your stay here full of fun, relaxation and family memories. Everything you need to know is in this binder including recommendations.

If you would like to follow along on our vacation home adventures feel free to do so on instagram @visitsouthofreality

Why they chose this property

We have taken a family vacation on Lake Murray for years with the hopes to own a home of our own one day. The owner before us was the original owner who built the house and lived there his entire life. It didn't even hit the market before we heard it was going to an estate sale. We jumped on the opportunity to have a small shack of our own so close to town with great water views.

What makes this property unique

The quiet back porch in the morning with the birds always singing.
The one mile circle loop neighborhood that provides for lovely peaceful walks
How close we are to the grocery store for any forgotten needs
Adding the "Tavern" or renovated garage on to your reservation to have a full bath, ice, sink and mini kitchen set up close to the water.

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English

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