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Lake Jocassee ~ Easy Lake Access ~ Loved By Our Guests ~ Pet Friendly

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  Our Maplecrest at Lake Jocassee Motto is  "FOND VACATION MEMORIES BEGIN HERE"
Large parking area for cars & boat trailers. Guests love our 2 acre mini estate.
Warm Energy fills the air. Our Guests Love the American Folk Art country themes
Our well equipped kitchen is a chef's delight making meal preparation a breeze.
Full size range / oven / microwave / toaster  / blender / coffee & ice machine

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Salem, SC
  • Devils Fork State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Jocassee
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Devils Fork Lake Jocassee
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Pickens, SC (LQK-Pickens County)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

General Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lake Jocassee ~ Easy Lake Access ~ Loved By Our Guests ~ Pet Friendly

Come and enjoy a fun packed vacation visit to Maplecrest at Lake Jocassee right next to Devils Fork State Park in the mystic Cherokee Foothills of the South Carolina. Recognized by National Geographic Magazine as a waterfall paradise. Our well kept vacation rental is a true all seasons 4 bedroom 2 bath home that offers wonderful year-round accommodations for up to 8 guests. The house is located on a secluded 2 acre private property with woodland views / large front & screen porches / full kitchen / gas BBQ grill / outdoor deck dining / campfire ring and activity field / Free WIFI. We are exactly 1 mile from the Devils Fork State Park Boat Launch & Swimming Area and have a large parking area for both your boat trailer and other vehicles. Although we are not a lakefront property, our location is extremely peaceful and quiet away from the busy and noisy daily road traffic to Lake Jocassee at the Main Park Entrance ! Guests love that we offer easy (2 minute) back entrance access to the Lake boat ramps and is one of the most convenient locations to area restaurants , food stores, boat rentals and waterfall tour boats. Children always welcome and a well behaved pets are considered. From our nicely equipped kitchen to our comfy beds and tranquil woodland surroundings. Maplecrest is the perfect rental home for couples, families and friends.

"Fond Vacation Memories Begin Here"

Property manager

John Robinson
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 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Observe child safety on porch / stairways
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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)
No pets on beds / guest is liable for pet actions
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a Non Smoking Rental and strictly enforced
Rental Agreement PDF automatically accepted at time of booking. Valid Government ID age 25 + Primary Renter onsite throughout rental NO HOUSE PARTIES
Check Out Procedure posted in residence must be followed to receive full Security Deposit refund. Check In 3pm Check Out 10 am.
Pets allowed with advance notice. Pet fees additional. No pets on furnishings. Unattended pets must be crated. Guests are liable for pets actions !

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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 037136330

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Salem

Located in Salem, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Salem, SC

What's nearby

  • Devils Fork State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Devils Fork Lake Jocassee - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Keowee - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Whitewater Falls - 26 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jocassee Valley Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sister's Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Lake House Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Keowee Towne Market - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Salem Saloon - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Jocassee ~ Easy Lake Access ~ Loved By Our Guests ~ Pet Friendly 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 Jocassee ~ Easy Lake Access ~ Loved By Our Guests ~ Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Jocassee ~ Easy Lake Access ~ Loved By Our Guests ~ Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Jocassee ~ Easy Lake Access ~ Loved By Our Guests ~ Pet Friendly located?

This family-friendly Salem holiday home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Devils Fork State Park and Lake Jocassee. Devils Fork Lake Jocassee and McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Adventure
This charming house was the perfect getaway for our trip! Plenty of room for our two trucks and trailers, clean and cozy with all the things we needed. Clear instructions for checking in and out. Minutes from the boat ramp at Devils Fork State Park!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERICA D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay near the park
Had a great stay with the pups close to the state park and surrounding hikes and ORV roads. House was clean and well supplied kitchen for cooking and basic cleaning supplies. Nice private and quiet setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake access
Great place for family vacation at beautiful Lake Jocassee. Very convenient and accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Great stay & loved the history of lake Jocassee
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jocassee weekend
Excellent rental and host! Everything available that you need and so convenient for activities at Jocassee and the surrounding area. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
getaway at the lake
We had a perfect long weekend. The dogs loved the yard, the house met all of our needs and the proximity to the lake was awesome. We couldn't have asked for better weather or the convenience and comfort of the house. When we got off the lake tired and ready to go home and cook dinner, we had everything we needed right there. Thank you so much John.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jocassee
We had a great stay at Jocassee. House was clean, quiet, and super close to the boat ramps at Lake Jocassee. There was plenty of room for our boat. We even saw a mama bear and her cubs. That was a special treat! We will be back. Lake Jocassee has quickly become our favorite lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lianne I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maplecrest
Excellent location. Host was attentive to everything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
This location is perfect for Lake Jocassee access, it’s soo close!! Plenty of room to park a boat and the driveway wasn’t steep. We had a great time, the house is comfortable and has everything you need. The most helpful amenities for me were the coffee filters and washer/dryer/detergent!! We had two families with kids and everyone had a comfortable place to sleep. Huge dining table for us all to dine at together. The host is very accessible and responsive. Another year of great family memories made at Maplecrest!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met all our needs/ would rent this home again!
Wonderful stay! Plenty of room for 3 couples! Very close to Devils Fork State Park which was perfect for our all day guided boat tour of the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jocassee stay
Nice property. Really like the area. Great Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
Very short stay, only 1 full day to explore the area, but the time in the cottage made up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House close to Jocasee
House was clean and as advertised. Close to lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely cottage
Very clean. Quiet area near the state park. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location
This house is in a great location to be able to access both Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee. It was nice, clean, and private. I loved that it had a fenced in front yard. Appliances are dated but all in working condition. It had everything we needed but I did miss having my Keurig (no big deal). There was not any WiFi but we did have cell service. The owner was very accessible for questions. I would rent here again next time we come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jocassie
Great location, clean, all the conveniences of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful retreat
The house is cute and cozy. Super close to the park and fenced in yard for oepts. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet retreat
My second time staying in this clean, cozy and comfortable location. Traffic is minimun on the road helping create an atmosphere of solitude. I have no disappointments
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Eileen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Cute home
Everything you need (except no WiFi). Described as 4 bedrooms, but 1 bedroom did not have a closet & the other bedroom was more of a sleeping area in the basement. My 81 year old dad actually loved the basement area & claimed that as his “man cave”. The house itself was taken care of. Master bath had an adorable hand-painted mural & we loved the stained glass throughout the home. We also hung out on the screened in porch a LOT. The only downfall was the location. The street had mostly mobile homes & run down houses & a vacant house next door with broken out windows, etc. However, with the house being on almost 2 acres, you couldn’t see the neighboring houses.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

S B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for Lake Jocassee
Our kids were completing their scuba certification, so being right next door to the dive shop worked perfectly for us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake trip
Lake house fantastic location! Lot’s of info in the black binder at the house about falls/hikes, boating and places to go for food. Dining out or meal prep at the house. Plenty of room to spread out. Great fenced in yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Beautiful place and area. No luck fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake dream
Great location, close to boat ramp, house was perfect for my family. We had a wonderful time
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shenea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy
It was a great experience. The property was clean, comfortable and we felt at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Robinson

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I have been fascinated by the waterfall country of the South Carolina Upstate for the past 30 years. I enjoy sharing my knowledge of the area with my guests. I hope to make your stay with Maplecrest at Lake Jocassee memorable one.

FOND VACATION MEMORIES BEGIN HERE

Why they chose this property

Our mountain home offers close by easy access to Lake Jocassee, the most pristine fresh water mountain lake in the southeast. This unique wilderness lake is a protected watershed as part of the Jocassee Gorges Conservation Area. Visitors can swim and picnic at the lakeside state park recreation area nearby, launch or rent their own boat for daily lake adventures even take guided waterfall tours or fishing charters. There are dozens of area waterfall hiking trails just minutes away from our perfect location. This is truly natures paradise at your doorstep.

What makes this property unique

Our home Maplecrest at Lake Jocassee is a picture postcard home in a very secluded and private 2 acre woodlands setting. Previously owned by a stained glass artist, there are many original works on display throughout the home. Sleeping accommodations are 2 guests per each private bedroom. For guests safety, we have smoke detectors in each bedroom and a monitored dispatch security system as well as multiple (5) exterior door exits. WIFI is available throughout the home. There are 4 Satellite TV's / (2) are 43 inch 4k LED sets / so everyone can pick their favorite shows. We also have a BLU RAY player and DVD Library with Surround Sound in the Family Room. Our kitchen has all the accoutrements / pots / pans / dishware necessary for gourmet food preparation along with our gas BBQ grill on the sundeck overlooking our large activity field and rose bed lighted rock garden. Our dining room has a huge Farmers Gathering Table that will seat all 8 guests at one time. Our new contemporary Euro Style 2nd bathroom with stained glass privacy window in the shower is a dazzler. Because we are located just past the busy State Park Recreation Area and Visitors Center. Maplecrest offers both daytime serenity and quiet evenings on the large screen porch and deep ravines with roaming occasional deer and fireflies blinking in the twilight to complete your getaway woodlands experience.
Guests Love: Large parking area for boat trailers and quick access to Lake boat ramps.
Fenced Front Yard for kids & pets with a sitting porch for bird watching.
Activity Field for games. Large Screen porch for group gatherings.
Campfire Ring for enjoying a mountain evening out under the stars.

Languages:

English

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