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Pirate's Retreat -Beautifully renovated lake home with Dock minutes from Clemson

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Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Seneca, SC
  • Lake Keowee
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Clemson University
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Memorial Stadium
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Clemson, SC (CEU-Oconee County Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Captain's Quarters

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

Crew's Quarters

1 Double Bed

First Mate's Quarters

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pirate's Retreat -Beautifully renovated lake home with Dock minutes from Clemson

Enjoy a relaxing stay on the water. Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with everything from new appliances and furniture to small luxuries such as board games, DVDs, gas grill, 2 kayaks, 2 bikes, inflatable kayak, and outdoor games for your enjoyment. The property has a gorgeous view of the lake and mountains and is only a short 15 to 20 minute drive to Clemson University. Maybe you would like a mountain day trip to visit some local waterfalls or hit the trails, either skiing or off-roading, don't forget some shopping...endless possibilities. Walking distance from South Cove park where you can play tennis, pickleball, basketball, and use the boat ramp.

Property manager

Susan Fairrington
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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
Please list ages when booking.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Due to COVID, the garbage service refuses loose trash. All garbage must be in plastic bags. $25 charge if violated.
Before leaving, verify all door are locked. This includes the sliding glass doors as well.
Upon leaving, take green trash can to the road. Trash pickup is Wednesday.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Seneca

Located in Seneca, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell. Travelling with kids? Consider South Carolina Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Littlejohn Coliseum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Seneca, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Keowee - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Keowee Reservoir - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Clemson University - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 18 min drive - 19.1 km
  • T. Ed Garrison Arena - 25 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 18 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Time Drive In Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pirate's Retreat -Beautifully renovated lake home with Dock minutes from Clemson pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pirate's Retreat -Beautifully renovated lake home with Dock minutes from Clemson?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pirate's Retreat -Beautifully renovated lake home with Dock minutes from Clemson?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pirate's Retreat -Beautifully renovated lake home with Dock minutes from Clemson located?

This family-friendly Seneca holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Keowee and South Cove Park. Applewood Shopping Center and Golden Corner Plaza are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie L.

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

Hidden gem

This place is a great place to stay any time of the year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne U.

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

Beautiful place

We had a great stay at Pirates Retreat! Very neat & clean. Beautiful lake view. Took a very nice walk to the campground near by. Thank you for a smooth checkin and checkout process! Would definitely come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie L.

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

Great place

Great place to stay and relax
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie L.

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

Pirate Retreat

This is a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Another amazing stay!

This is our second summer vacationing at Pirate’s retreat! It’s definitely a home away from home with everything you could possibly need. Everything is well kept down to even the fluffy bath towels. No detail has been overlooked at this rental and once again we had an amazing time! The extra fridge and extra deep freezer are such a bonus for us, the rooms are spacious, beds are cozy, the kitchen has it all, and the lake is the most pristine! We are once again so pleased with our stay here and can’t wait for next summer to do it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwight C.

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

Another fantastic year at Pirate's Retreat!

Really a perfect location in so many ways: quiet, private cove, close to supermarkets, close to Keowee Marina for boat rental and east-facing for beautiful sunrises and afternoon shade. The hosts are awesome and the property is super-clean, full of toys and just perfect for a week or two at the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

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

CLEMSON GRADUATION

The property was great! Communication was the best we’ve ever had! A lovely stay! We would highly recommend staying at the Pirate’s Retreat !! The only suggestion is that there could be more table lamps (bedrooms and living room) - very minor !!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo A.

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

Wonderful short visit

Wonderful property on a beautiful piece of land. Hope to come again next year but for a bit longer stay. Very clean, well stocked, and convenient with how they set up checkin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P., Redwood City

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

Exactly what we were looking for

We woke up to sunrises, relaxed on the deck, and enjoyed walking through the county park. House is set up nicely for family and friends to enjoy lake life. Susan is an excellent communicator.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heide W.

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

Great stay

We stayed at the Pirates Retreat with friends for a long weekend with a Clemson football game. The location on the lake is awesome and the house was super clean and well equipped. There was always some kind of competition going on between the teenagers and adults ;) We would love to come back and hope to take advantage of the kayaks next time. Definitely a 5 star stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danna P.

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

Loved our stay

One of the best VRBO stays we have had. Very clean and comfortable. Beautiful location. Enjoyed backyard, fire pit, and the view. You can tell they put a lot of thought into making your stay enjoyable. Communication was excellent too. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri W.

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

Relaxing weekend

We spent a wonderful, relaxing weekend while celebrating our Clemson daughter’s ring ceremony. The house was exactly as described. So clean and bright with a wonderful wall of windows facing the lake. The family room was larger than we expected and very comfortable. Communication with Susan was easy, and she was quick to respond to some questions I had. We really enjoyed the kayaks and the lift/rack you have made it so easy to use and stow them versus lugging them to the lake from a garage. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Tigers on the Lake

Stayed at the Pirates Retreat for a Clemson Football weekend. The house and amenities were amazing. We all had a blast. The kids loved the game room and fishing on the pier. Would definitely stay here again and hope to make use of the kayaks next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie L.

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

Great and relaxing place

It was awesome especially the pirate theme!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny T.

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

Amazing sunrise, close to town

We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed Pirate’s Retreat. Very clean, easy entry, lots of fun amenities for the kids (and us!). Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight C.

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

Fantastic! Our second time here and we'll be back again!

Great location, close to everything but quiet and peaceful. Very clean and well equipped with everything you need for relaxation & recreation. Perfectly set up as a rental. One of the best hosts we've ever had the pleasure of working with. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo K., TN

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

Over the Top

We take a lake vacation every year with our adult children and this was, by far, the best vacation and setting we’ve visited thus far. It was idyllic. The house sits on a wide cove with a tree covered campground across the cove( so nice not to be looking at other docks and houses.) The lake was clear and the yard gently sloping down to the dock. We swam from the dock, kayaked ( owner supplied) and paddle boarded all over the place. We had delicious meals from the grill and enjoyed the fans on the covered porch. The game room was a blast. We played foos ball, basketball and Tripoli. There is even an extra refrigerator in the game room. The house was clean, comfortable and well appointed. Communication with the owner was prompt and courteous. This will not be our only trip to Pirates Retreat! Thank you for a great vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Doesn’t get better than this!

Property was so clean, updated, and had all the comforts of home. We had an amazing weekend! The water was so clear and clean, off the front of the dock is about 10ft deep so it’s deep enough for a good diving contest without scooping up the bottom! We rented a boat from the Keowee Marina conveniently located nearby. Adults and teens had a blast and we left our high score of 450 on the double shot hoop! So much fun and we will for sure be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight C.

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

Perfect pot - completely satisfied!

Five stars for good reason! SUPER CLEAN when we arrived. Everything was as good as it looked online. Perfect place for us to spend 3 days together. Susan's communication was exceptional and you can tell the hosts are focused on maximizing the guest experience. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Great weekend getaway

The lakefront house was impeccably furnished and in a great location. We really enjoyed the dock and the playroom. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billie M.

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

Perfect Vacation

The home was exactly as photographed and described. Our kids absolutely loved the game room and the big living room. We spent tons of time fishing off the dock, floating around the dock, playing cornhole and roasting marshmallows. The home is everything a mom with two young kids could want. Clean, comfortable, convenient and entertaining! We plan to go again next year:)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken E.

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

Simply perfect!

Susan, the lake house was perfect! My friend brought his boat and we launched it with ease at South Cove Park. The doc was perfect. The birthday party was great. We had about 21 come visit during the day. We enjoyed the fire pit at night and the house was great. Plenty of room. Loved the lake house decor. We will definitely keep you in mind for future lake trips. You have been a great host! Take care
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Family celebration getaway

We absolutely loved our stay at Pirate’s Cove. The location on the lake is great for children because it’s tucked away in a quiet cove. The house was clean and well stocked. The kids also loved the game room. Another plus was how close it is to south cove park, which we enjoyed the tennis & pickle ball courts. (Which they also have racquets at the house!) over all ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Memories on Memorial Day!

Pirate's Retreat was the perfect property for our vacation. A quiet cove, but not isolated from all the fun. Two adults and an 8 year old. Swimming and fishing off the dock, and riding around in the kayaks kept our son completely entertained for our trip. The home's theme and decorations were great. The house was very clean, and well stocked (in case you forgot something). The gameroom and boardgames at the house made for some fun times when the weather wasn't great. The host was awsome. She quickly responded to all of my questions and helped to make our visit very relaxing. We took lots of pictures, but we will be back to make more memories.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin A.

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

This is a lovely property on the lake. Will highly recommend!

Process of renting this property was seamless. We enjoyed our short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan Fairrington

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This property has been in our family since 1990. My husband and I have spent time renovating the home with comfort in mind. We have always felt a sense of relaxation and relief each time we come through the door and we hope you do too. Our family motto is “You are suppose to be happy!” Life is short, enjoy every minute. Welcome to our home.

Why they chose this property

Pirate’s Retreat is a warm, welcoming…well, retreat! Fully renovated with all new furniture, flooring, and appliances. Inside, there are small comforts such as DVDs, board games, sporting equipment, kayaks, and bikes. The property is located walking distance to South Cove Park which offers basketball courts, tennis courts, pickle ball courts (we had no idea what that was either, but you have some rackets and balls if you want to give it a try!) Outside there is plenty of seating on the back deck, a gas grill, a beautiful fire pit, and dock. An inflatable kayak is under the porch for your use as well. You are day a trip away from mountain hikes, off road adventures, white water rafting, snow skiing, not to mention right down the street Clemson University offers ACC sporting events, Greenville has the Peace Center for the Performing Arts, shopping, and fine dining. I guess the real question is why would you not stay here?

What makes this property unique

Benefits include rest, relaxation, a chance to recharge and reflect. Spectacular sunrises. Time to bond with family and friends. Fun, laughter, memories.

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