Lake Murray "Porch Cottage" in fantastic location

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Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Chapin, SC

Lake Murray1 min walk
Crooked Creek Park10 min drive
Dreher Island State Park30 min drive
Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Deep water with private dock, boat ramp and big views from a protected cove. Completely renovated and fully outfitted for comfort and relaxation. No details overlooked in this restoration and renovation which is now ready for your family's enjoyment. The covered porch will compete with the sunroom for your favorite spots. All 3 bedrooms have comfortable queen beds. The main suite has a private upscale bath and private balcony overlooking the lake. The wide open floor plan is perfect for hanging out with family and friends. Easy 10 minute drive to Chapin for several grocery store options and dining options.
Deep water boat ramp on property and plenty of parking for tow vehicle and trailer.

Looking for reviews? This property is new to us, but visit our other Lake Murray vacation home VRBO #4044665 (Lake Murray Island Cottage) to read any of the 65 Five Star reviews of how we manage, supply and care for our properties.

Property manager

John Brooks

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Dogs allowed with specific written permission.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Person booking the property must be the person staying at the property

Guests must enter in to a short term rental agreement with host containing the physical address of the guest along with identifying information.

Pets at owners discretion and by written approval with certain restrictions and pet fee

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Chapin

Located in Chapin, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Imara Woman and Modjeska Monteith Simpkins House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Columbiana Centre and Soda City Market. Irmo Community Park and Anchor Lanes are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Chapin, SC

What's nearby

Lake Murray - 1 min walk
Crooked Creek Park - 10 min drive
Columbiana Centre - 26 min drive
Dreher Island State Park - 30 min drive
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 33 min drive

Getting around

Columbia Station - 37 min drive
Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪Liberty Tap Room & Grill - ‬20 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬16 min drive
‪Higher Ground Char House - ‬10 min drive
‪Farm Boys BBQ - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Murray "Porch Cottage" in fantastic location pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lake Murray "Porch Cottage" in fantastic location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Murray "Porch Cottage" in fantastic location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Murray "Porch Cottage" in fantastic location located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Murray and 5 mi (8 km) from Crooked Creek Park. Irmo Community Park and Dreher Island State Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

30 June 2024

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

Loved this lake home

We had a great time. The house was very clean and had a great layout. The side covered porch was awesome. The house had a fence around the back yard which was great for my little dog. Plenty of parking for 2 trucks, one car one of the trucks had a trailer and boat. We would highly recommend anyone to book this vacation spot. The owner was great with keeping us informed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

5 June 2024

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

Lake Murray

Great place. Would recommend pressure cleaning the patio roof to remove the cobwebs and the doc railings.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marinda L.

8 May 2024

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

USC Graduation

We loved this house so much and the porch was just great. The house was the best stocked house I have ever stayed in and so clean and welcoming. Just perfect for what we were there for. (USC graduation) Wish we was able to rent a boat and enjoy the beautiful lake. Our friends that stopped by told us the house was just amazing. We enjoyed the red birds too. Just lovely and I would recommend this house to anyone. Loved our stay. Bundy, Marinda, Tucker and Emma

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy K.

8 Dec 2023

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

Highly Recommend

We had an incredible stay at John's lake house! The decor was tasteful, creating a nice blend of comfort and beauty. Everything we needed was thoughtfully provided, from kitchen supplies to bathroom essentials. The host, John, was amazing—so welcoming and accommodating. And the views of the lake were simply breathtaking. It was an unforgettable experience, and we can't wait to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mona W.

11 Nov 2023

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

AMAZING!

I would rate this a 10 if I could!!!! CLEAN! CLEAN! CLEAN! STOCKED! STOCKED! STOCKED! The owners have outdone themselves on their “Porch Cottage”. The attention to detail was outstanding. Our 2 dogs absolutely went nuts over the fenced yard as we do not have one here in FL. We had car problems, Mr. Brooks was concerned for us and offered us any assistance we may have needed. The local auto shop got it taken care of in 24 hrs and we were very grateful we could continue with our trip as planned. I would go back to the “Porch Cottage” over and over again…and I hope I do!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

20 Oct 2023

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

Nice Home and Property

John, the host went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with our stay. The home is very clean and tastefully decorated. Many high quality items in the home. The massive porch was wonderful for relaxing and the dock was another plus. My family had a wonderful time for a little escape vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey R.

27 July 2023

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

Just perfect!

This property is absolutely perfect in every way. Perfectly clean, perfectly decorated, perfectly providing every thing a guest might need and more. I don't usually sleep well when I'm away from home, but this home made me feel so wonderful that sleep was no problem at all. The Brooks have left nothing undone. Even providing utensils/kitchen ware that I would want in my own home! No junkie-let's-put-that-at-the-lake-house stuff. Thank you for your labor of love and offering it to others! The Rogers Family

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis K.

10 July 2023

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

Birthday wishes Granted

This place is above and beyond...can't wait to do it again!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wetterhan F.

8 June 2023

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

Picturesque Porch Cottage

My family enjoyed our visit at this beautiful property. The home was immaculate and John was a responsive host. John and his wife provided thoughtful touches for our stay. We spent the majority of our time on the large porch overlooking Lake Murray. Kitchen is well stocked and enjoyed using the grill. Thanks for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi G.

10 May 2023

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

Lake Murray/USC Graduation

I decided to cancel my hotel reservations in Columbia and take a chance on booking us in a rental a little bit out of town, thinking it would be so much more fun if we could all stay together. Best decision I made and it made our weekend so relaxing! Everyone was so impressed with the attention to detail that host put in to the property. We were so comfortable and had everything we needed to cook several meals. John, the host graciously offered early check in and late check out. I have never had that happen and thought it was so kind. He provided options for boat rentals and was so easy to communicate with. Beautiful and comfortable stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O., Ontario Canada

2 May 2023

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

Fabulous Lakeside Getaway

Wishing we were still there! What a great cottage on an awesome lake in sunny warm South Carolina. We stayed here at the end of April 2023 with our two dogs. The cottage is very clean, nicely decorated and has everything you need while on vacation. The covered porch was an awesome place to relax in the shade, or in the evenings and even if it rained you could still be outside. We travel with two giant breed Newfoundland dogs and the owner had no issue with us having them there. The property is great for dogs as the covered porch is fully fenced and the backyard is fully fenced you can even leave the gate from the porch open so the dogs could go from the porch to yard easily. There is also shade in the yard which was great for the dogs as well. We all loved swimming in the lake including the dogs we just made sure they were dry before they came into the cottage for the night. The area is great, shopping is close by in Chapin only 15 min drive as well as lots of restaurants. You can also venture to Columbia, Irmo, Lexington quickly for more restaurants and shopping malls. We drove to Isle of Palms Beach in Charleston in just 2 hours and had a great day at the beach. The owner is very reachable and answers quickly if you have any questions or issues. He was very kind and offered for us to stay an extra day at no charge so we could enjoy the nicest weather day that week which happened to fall on the day we were scheduled to check out. We were shocked that he would offer that at no extra charge and very grateful. Thank you John! We will definitely book this cottage again for our next escape to the sunny south!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

terrence g.

9 Apr 2023

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

Better than expected

We have stayed at many lakefront properties and this place was better than advertised. Everything about our stay was “easy”! From using the very accommodating boat launch to all the accessories the house provided made for a great stay. The only thing we needed to bring was just food and drinks.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe N.

3 Aug 2022

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

Great Lake Front Property

What a great stay our party of 6 had. 14-16 year old and adults had a great 5 day stay. House was very clean, and had everything we needed. Great kitchen, and all knives and dishes we needed. Beds were comfortable and AC worked well. We rented a pontoon and docked it at the house. We barbecued and he had all the grill accessories. We had a great trip and would definitely go back to the Porch Cottage house.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Brooks

John and Becky Brooks live in Blyhewood SC and spend as much time at Lake Murray as possible. We personally manage and care for the property, and enjoy sharing this Lake Murray paradise with guests when we can't be there enjoying it.

Why they chose this property

We have owned another Lake Murray Cottage that we have shared with vacation guests since 2015. (Lake Murray Island Cottage VRBO #4044665) The experience has been so good that when we came across this gem we couldn't pass it up. After a year of blood, sweat, tears (and a small fortune) we completely gutted the place, and transformed it into what it is now.

What makes this property unique

Deep Water with big sunset views yet protected enough to safely swim and keep boats at the dock. The sunsets are amazing from the huge covered porch. Unique setting close to shopping and restarants, but located practically in the middle of Lake Murray.
Easy boat access to all the lake has to offer. Bomb Island for Purple Martin and sunsets, Bear Creek for watersports, Timberlake for golf. Rusty Anchor, Catfish Johnny's, Liberty on the Lake for bars and restatants. Billy Dreher Island State Park. Or Hurricane Hole for the locals raft up parties on weekends in the summer.
Easy 28 minute drive to downtown Columbia or Universty of South Carolina campus.