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Lakefront Cottage on Serene Lake Becky

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The front door which leads into the mudroom, kitchen, and living space.
Another view of the front of the house.
The stairs lead up to the upper deck and gameroom door.
When you walk in the front door the kitchen is to the right.
Kitchen, with the frontdoor beside it.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Mountain Rest, SC
  • Oconee State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Yellow Branch Falls
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Clemson, SC (CEU-Oconee County Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Two Twin Loft Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Large Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Small Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Lakefront Cottage on Serene Lake Becky

From the moment you walk in the front door of our completely restored 1967 lakefront cottage, you can see the lake all the way across the entire room, as if you were floating on it! In the middle of your lake view is the boathouse covered deck with a walkway across the sloping green lawn down to the water!!

Enjoy hanging out with family or friends on this covered deck right on the water, with plenty of seating, tables, rugs, a grill, and a small streaming flat screen TV! Below the deck is the dock where you can fish, swim, or sun yourself...afterwards you might want to try out the 3-person canoe, followed by a night time firepit on the lawn with chairs right next to the water, with s'mores...all while you enjoy the gorgeous white lights all over the boathouse deck and walkway!!

This adorable cottage has a well appointed kitchen, livingroom, diningroom, and mudroom, plus an extra sitting area...ALL of this lakeview! Enjoy the streaming flat screen TV or watch DVDs, or enjoy books from the mudroom while you lounge in the extra sitting area. Enjoy prepping/cooking a meal in the well stocked kitchen, then have a lovely dinner in the diningroom next to the water!!

Off this main area, you'll find the King bedroom overlooking the lake, the Queen bedroom overlooking the hillside and front driveway, a large bathroom with 2 sinks, a toilet, and a shower/tub combo, as well as a stackable washer/dryer. Off the living space is also a small bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower stall. ALL sheets/towels provided!

A staircase off the small bathroom leads up to the 2 Twin loft bedroom to the right, which overlooks the living space and has lake views from the window...or you can go straight up the stairs into the gameroom that has a large picture window with a bar that overlooks the lake! In the gameroom you can enjoy the chess table, the small Foosball table, magnetic darts, cards and board games, Wii video games, or watch the flat screen streaming TV!! The gameroom also has a door out to the front driveway, with a deck worthy of the view of the front yard, and the farm across the street.

To book our cottage, click on the "Contact Host" button to send us a note to tell us a little about yourself, and why you wish to book our lakefront cottage! Looking forward to hearing from you soon!!

Property manager

Julie and Bryan McConnell

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
The Lake HOA requires owners to have renters read and sign the Lake Rules Contract. Those rules MUST be followed during your stay, or loose lake use.

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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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Mountain Rest

Located in Mountain Rest, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Keowee Key Golf Course and Keowee Key Fitness & Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Keowee and Oconee State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mountain Rest, SC

What's nearby

  • Oconee State Park - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Yellow Branch Falls - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Lake Keowee - 34 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 46 min drive - 42.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Habanero's Mexican Grill - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Mountain View Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Last Chance Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Rest Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mountainview Restaurant - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage on Serene Lake Becky pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage on Serene Lake Becky?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage on Serene Lake Becky?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage on Serene Lake Becky located?

This family-friendly Mountain Rest cottage is located on the waterfront, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Oconee State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Yellow Branch Falls and Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel. Chattooga River and Chattahoochee National Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Myla B. B.

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed our stay at this property. Even though the lake was down due to the hurricane, we still enjoyed a fire in the fire pit and watching some football on the streaming tvs. The house was very clean. Liked the mini splits in the rooms so we could each control the temperature in the bedroom for our preference. Owner was very responsive to questions. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

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

Loved it

We enjoyed our stay! It's a cozy house with a nicely stocked kitchen. I was able to make a pretty big dinner for everyone! The beds were comfortable. There was plenty of room. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great Lake House

We had a wonderful time on Lake Becky. The lake was prettier and cleaner than I imagined it would be. The swimming and fishing was lots of fun. I recommend that guests bring extra beach towels (as we did) if you plan on swimming. The house had just about all we needed and was well stocked and organized. A return trip is likely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Lakefront Vacation

There were three generations and we all had a great time. The house was comfortable, cozy and exceptionally clean. The upstairs game room is an added bonus to enjoy. Relaxing on the upper deck, swimmimg, fishing, canoeing, smores by the fire was all a part of our family making great memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander B.

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

Great cozy mountain lake house

We really enjoyed our stay. Nice, peaceful, tranquil. Blue Ridge and waterfalls are close by. The lake was awesome for kayaking and paddling. Didn't catch big fish from the lake, but bought some nightcrawlers and caught a few small ones from right under the dock - the kids were extremely happy. Surprisingly, there were almost no mosquitoes in the evenings, so we were able to stay until it got completely dark. And in the house, we had everything we need. The communication with the owners was great too. Really nice place. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey E.

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

Relaxing Vacation

Had a great time at the lake house, the house had lots of things to keep the whole family entertained and my dad enjoyed fishing from the pier.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Miriam A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

NO FISH

Unaware of uneven floor before coming, very dangerous even with little signs on floor. Fished day and night using ALL kinds of bait and only caught 4 small fish and a baby turtle ALL week no other even nibbles. 5 tvs and took FOREVER to get anything to stream not enjoyable. Couldn’t use lights at night because bugs immune to all sprays and candles. Since no address beforehand didn’t know 25+ min from anywhere and no deliveries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

BEWARE

Our 2 day stay was wonderful. We had authorization for a 5:00 pm checkout on Sunday and the Host "didn't remember". She called the police to ask us to leave because we were trespassing. Our friends left 2 books there in a rush to leave. Host blamed this on Venmo and took no accountability. We were not given an apology or any accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Nice lake house

Very nice lake house, not much do to but relax and enjoy the water, which is a great thing. Very relaxing dock. Good waterfalls and hikes close by.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita R.

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

Spring Vacation

We enjoyed our visit, especially the use of the canoe. The lake house is exactly as described and the location is great. We visited several waterfalls and hiked trails at several area parks. Recommend this rental for a SLOW TRAVEL vacation that is geared towards relaxing and enjoying the great outdoors.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

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

Lake vacation

The Lakehouse is comfortable. My kids had a great time swimming in the lake, fishing, and canoeing. One of the best things to do is to visit Issaqueena Falls (waterfall) about 10 minutes away. We enjoyed really good pizza at Carolina Pizza Company in Walhalla, and the drive to Clemson was reasonable too. My kids enjoyed playing the Wii and fusball, and the campfire by the lake was reallly nice. The kids loved making Smores in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheena W.

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

Amazing

Best Thanksgiving ever! The house has everything you need, we cooked an entire Thanksgiving meal here for 5 people. The lake is stunning, beds soft and location is superb! The views on the way to the cabin were amazing. We love a small town and this location will certainly give you all the small town cozy vibes. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Great view

This property is Amazing and has everything that is advertised. We had plenty of room for 4 adults and a 3 year who caught his first fish from the dock. The canoe and fire pit was a plus. The owner responded quickly to a couple of questions we had. We will definitely rent this perfect getaway again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

It as a treat!

We really enjoyed our time at this property. The kitchen was well stocked, the home was clean and there was easy communication with the owners. We wanted time to relax and recharge and we were definitely able to do that here. The lake was peaceful and serene and we took every opportunity to spend time on the covered deck- what a treat! Thank you to the owners for sharing their home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID E.

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

Anniversary getaway

wonderful, the lakefront cottage was better than I expected, exceptionally clean and well stocked for a good weekend getaway the covered porch over the boathouse was exceptionally relaxing and pleasant. Hope to visit here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacky W.

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

Beautiful home, right on the lake

My wife and I loved this place. Easy access to the lake. Great fishing. Very clean. Had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

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

Late Summer Fun

We had a small group of friends stay here for Labor Day weekend. Everyone loved the place as it was super comfortable. The cottage offers great views and many forms of entertainment. We enjoyed the games provided, and even had a little luck fishing the lake. We would all most certainly make a trip back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Perfect Getaway

This property was all & more of what we expected from photos & description. It's a perfect spot with all the the coveniences of a very well kept home. It lacks nothing, nothing at all. We spent most of our time outdoors relaxing on the covered dock. We even caught a very nice largemouth bass. It was very hot, typical mid-August, but the shaded dock & air conditioned house provided great comfort. We shall return !!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Great House and Location

The house was very, very clean, well decorated and as advertised. The lake, swimming, fishing, canoe, dock, firepit, boat deck, provisions, cook ware, weather, exterior lighting, house check-in and out directions, game room, and view of the lake were also fantastic! The location is close to everything including many great hikes, Chimney Rock, other great lakes, and state parks! We plan to stay there again. Just AWESOME!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

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

Love the location!

It was a girls weekend and we had a wonderful time! The location was perfect! Love sitting out on the covered boat house in the morning and getting on our floats right from the dock to just drift around in the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

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

Enjoyable

Great home , very quiet neighborhood. Loved the porch on top of the boat house. Canoe was a big hit as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelly e.

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

Great location

My family and I really enjoyed this house. After hikinh nearby trails, it was great to be able to jump right in the lake. The cottage was super cute and stocked nicely. Owners were great with communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charity H., Beaufort

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

Perfection.

We loved the home and the property. After a day of hiking and exploring we were able to come back to the beauty and tranquility of this property and relax fully! Thank You. Hope you will have us again. We Can’t wait to come back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Good

It was good
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney P., Charleston, SC

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

Perfection!

Our stay exceeded all expectations. This home away from home offered ideal situation between Clemson, Cashiers/highlands, and all the scenic opportunities the area has to offer. The property has everything needed to truly make your stay feel like home. My daughter and her friend loved the loft option and adjacent game room. The lake is peaceful and beautiful. We especially enjoyed swimming and fishing from the dock. We will absolutely look to visit this property again and are already looking at dates. Thanks for a lovely stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Julie and Bryan McConnell

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We are professional musicians who live and work in the Western North Carolina mountains, and we've always wanted to find a cozy lakefront cottage in a serene setting. We found just that with our completely restored 1967 lakefront cottage at Lake Becky, SC, our second home...emphasis on "home," and it means the world to us! We hope it will to you too, and that you'll come here again, and again, treating it with tender loving care!! Drop us a line and tell us about yourself, and the vacation you're wanting to have at our lakefront cottage!

Why they chose this property

We are both native to The Blue Ridge Mountains, and yet we never knew that such a serene, quaint, lovely, family-friendly mountain lake existed in Upstate South Carolina! With patience, love, insight, and vision we've completely restored this 1967 lakefront cottage! We've honored all the original charm of the place, while adding modern touches and conveniences that enhance this special place even more, and appointed it with special touches everywhere!!

What makes this property unique

This cottage is tucked down a long driveway, away from the road, and positioned right at lakefront with a sloping green lawn down to the shoreline! But it's not too far away to walk up the driveway to the road, or so far away that you can't enjoy the charm of the small, country farm just across the street, complete with chickens, horses, and cows!! The architecture exudes the 1960's, with the original boathouse, boathouse covered deck, and raised walkway all in tact and restored to full safety. From the moment you walk in to the front door it looks like the entire living space is just floating on water, and you have lake views from nearly every single room in the cottage!! Enjoy all the modern tech while inside or outside...whether you're out on the covered boathouse deck grilling and streaming music or movies, or fishing/swimming/sunning on the dock, or roasting s'mores on the firepit at the shoreline, or upstairs in the gameroom playing Wii. There's 5 streaming TV's in this cottage, and loads you can do! Or maybe you just want to unplug from it all and go out on the water in on our 3-person canoe and explore, or fish. And if you wish to leave the lake and go explore, there's loads you can do! See list we've provided in that section of our properties page...