Lake Murray Island Cottage In Fantastic Location. Private Boat Ramp.

The views at this house were great! The house was clean and had everything you could think of.

The house was great. The location is amazing. The property owner was easy to communicate with.

This was perfect for my family of 6. Such a cute property, right on the beautiful Lake Murray. Owner was very accommodating and helpful. Nice private neighborhood, restaurants and things to do within a short distance from the house. Spacious rooms, very comfortable beds… everything you need for a great stay. I highly recommend!! Hope to return, and have another lovely stay at the lake!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lake Murray in July! We were here for a graduation at Fort Jackson (40 minute drive) but enjoyed multiple full days at the lake as well. The property was beautiful and had pretty much every accommodation and extra you could imagine. Some things we appreciated (that you don't always think of) were extra fans, plenty of food storage containers for leftovers, a gas grill, and the lake toys and floats. John was an exceptional host and went above and beyond to make our stay amazing. We would definitely recommend!

We’ve stayed at this house several times. It’s perfect for our family. It has everything you need, cooking supplies, swimming items, etc., which is a huge plus. It’s dog friendly. The location on the lake is great, you can hope over to Catfish Johnny’s for lunch or dinner. And the sunsets are amazing from the big porches.

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We planned a family and close friends' getaway to Lake Murray, SC, months in advance—seven months, to be exact. The anticipation was well worth it, largely thanks to John, who was beyond reasonable in accommodating our needs. The island itself was a tranquil escape. There was ample room around John’s family home, providing the perfect setting for relaxation and outdoor activities. The layout of the property was well thought out, offering plenty of space for both indoor comfort and outdoor fun. One of the highlights for us was the ramp, which worked excellently for our personal boat. It made accessing the lake incredibly convenient and allowed us to maximize our time on the water without any hassle. Our group, known as the 411Marine family, makes it a tradition to travel to different lakes each year. So far, Lake Murray has undoubtedly ranked #1 on our list. The combination of stunning scenery, serene atmosphere, and exceptional hospitality from John and his family made this trip unforgettable. A heartfelt thank you to John and his family for allowing us the privilege to stay with them. Lake Murray will certainly be a cherished memory for all of us. Highly recommended!

Couldn’t ask for a better host a better place to enjoy your weeks vacation with beautiful views First time ever doing a place like this, I would recommend this to anyone

We wanted to do something beyond renting hotel rooms in Columbia, as we planned for my son’s graduation from University of South Carolina. Renting a cottage on Lake Murray, 25 min away seemed like a way make this an extra special occasion, graduation and vacation. As first-time renters, online, we were curious about how everything would go. I am so pleased to say that our experience exceeded our expectations. I can recommend working through VRBO and HIGHLY recommend renting this, Lake Murray Island Cottage In Fantastic Location. Working with John was a breeze from the very beginning. And as our travel date approached he provided crystal-clear instructions about how to get into the house. The house itself is immaculate and comes with more “stuff” than we have in our own home. When we looked for the iron, we found it and a clothing steamer! Throughout the house every drawer is labeled and directions are clear for accessing Wi-Fi, running the dishwasher and the washing machine, etc. The roomy deck looks out over Lake Murray and is a perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee or evening drink. Even better is enjoying those beverages on the dock over the serene lake. We made use of the kayaks and paddle board, too. Food Lion and CVS are a short drive to stock-up as needed. Our favorite place for a meal was Higher Ground Char House, which John recommended. 10 min drive. Absolutely loved the wings and the burgers were tremendous. The Char House even has a playground among the outside

Family of 5 adults spent Thanksgiving week visiting our USC daughter. The house had everything I needed to prepare and serve a full Thanksgiving dinner. The views out of every window on Amenity Island are serene and beautiful. The drive to USC campus was about 30 minutes and pretty easy. There was plenty of room for the 5 of us but 2 beds are in a basement bedroom that requires you to walk outside to access the main section of the house which was a bit awkward but fine for our adult kids. John was a wonderful host.