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Lake Murray Retreat | Boat Ramp + Sleeps 10

Chapin vacation home with kitchen

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A living room with a grey sectional sofa, a recliner, a ceiling fan, and an American flag on the wall.
A wooden deck with picnic tables and a boat docked by the water.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, an air conditioning unit, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A two-story building with a covered porch and a red deck leading to the entrance.

Entire home

1195 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Chapin, SC
  • Place, Lake Murray
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Jackson
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Chapin

On lake.At this Chapin vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Murray and 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Murray Marina. Melvin Park and Crooked Creek Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Murray - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Columbiana Centre - 14 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 28 min drive - 25.8 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 29 min drive - 26.2 miles
  • Fort Jackson - 36 min drive - 38.9 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 28 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cheesy Pint Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Fogata - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Murray Retreat | Boat Ramp + Sleeps 10

Looking for lakefront hospitality? Heartwood Furnished Homes is a local provider of furnished accommodations throughout Columbia, Lake Murray & surrounding areas. We look forward to hosting you in a Heartwood Home! This home offers:

★ Lake Murray Waterfront
★ Private Boat Ramp
★ 3 Bedrooms | Sleeps 10
★ 3 Full Bathrooms
★ Spacious Covered Porch + Lake Views
★ Fully Renovated Interior
★ Walk-In Tub
★ Smart TV + Fast Wi-Fi

Welcome to your Lake Murray Retreat! This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bath waterfront home sleeps up to 8 guests and offers everything you need to enjoy life on the lake. With a private boat ramp, boat and jet ski docking, a huge covered porch, and gorgeous water views, this home is made for lake days!

Where You’ll Sleep:
☆ 3 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms | Sleeps 10
☆ Bedroom 1 – Queen + Twin-over-Full Bunk + Twin Trundle | Sleeps 6
☆ Bedroom 2 – Queen | Private Ensuite | Main Level
☆ Bedroom 3 – Queen | Private Ensuite | Lakefront Lower Level

What you’ll enjoy:
☆ Direct Lake Murray Waterfront
☆ Private Boat Ramp
☆ Docking Space for Up to 2 Boats
☆ 2 Jet Ski Docks/Ports
☆ Large Covered Lakefront Porch with Picnic Tables
☆ Completely Renovated Interior
☆ 3 Full Bathrooms | 2 Private Ensuites
☆ Walk-In Tub with Built-In Seat
☆ Spacious Kitchen + Island
☆ Smart TV + Fast Wi-Fi
☆ Ramp Access to Lakefront Living & Bedroom Area
☆ Beautiful Lake Views

Driving times:
☆ Downtown Chapin – 10 minutes
☆ Dreher Island State Park – 25 minutes
☆ Lake Murray Dam – 25 minutes
☆ Riverbanks Zoo & Garden – 30 minutes
☆ Downtown Columbia / USC – 35 minutes
☆ Columbia Metropolitan Airport – 35 minutes
☆ Williams-Brice Stadium – 40 minutes

The kitchen, dining area, two bedrooms, and bathroom with walk-in tub are located on the main level. Three interior steps lead down to the lakefront living room and third bedroom with private ensuite. An exterior ramp also provides step-free access to the lakefront living room, bedroom, and covered porch area. Please note that the entire home is not step-free.

Step outside to the expansive covered porch overlooking Lake Murray, complete with picnic tables and plenty of room to enjoy meals or relax by the water. Guests bringing their own watercraft can take advantage of the private boat ramp, docking space for up to 2 boats, and 2 jet ski ports.

The end of the dock is approximately 5.8` deep when the Dominion-controlled Lake Murray water level is at 360`

You will receive a Heartwood Guide Book upon confirmation with property-specific details, check-in and parking instructions, local guides, and more! You can share this link with anyone in your party for easy access to everything you’ll need for your stay.

☆ Bring Your Boat: Guests are welcome to bring their own boats and jet skis. The property offers a private boat ramp, docking space for up to 2 boats, and 2 jet ski ports. Please note that the boat ramp slopes toward the lake and has a slight side slope. Guests should use caution when launching and retrieving watercraft.

☆ Private Boat: A boat is stored at the property but is not available for guest use.

☆ Lakefront Living: Lake Murray water levels are controlled by Dominion Energy and may fluctuate throughout the year, which can affect water depth and dock access.

☆ Wildlife: This home sits on a wooded lakefront lot very close to the water, so you can expect to see some of Lake Murray’s local wildlife, including bugs, lizards, birds, turtles, squirrels, raccoons, and the occasional deer. Regular pest treatments are performed inside and outside the home, but please keep doors and windows closed to help prevent unwanted visitors from finding their way inside.

☆ Home Layout: Front entry requires 3 steps. Inside, 3 steps separate the main level from the lakefront living room and ensuite bedroom. A rear ramp provides step-free access to the lakefront living area and covered porch, but the entire home is not step-free.

☆ Walk-In Tub: One bathroom features a walk-in tub with a built-in seat for guests who may prefer this option.

☆ Heating & Cooling: The home uses individual mini-split systems for heating and cooling, allowing guests to adjust temperatures in different areas of the home.
The maximum occupancy that is shown in the listing includes any and all visitors that will be at the home. Over-occupancy or unauthorized events will result in IMMEDIATE eviction without a refund. Any guest who refuses to vacate when instructed will be treated as a trespasser.
No parties, events, or gatherings over the listed occupancy are allowed under any circumstances. Bookings made under false pretenses will be denied access with no refund. You must be 25 years of age or older to book one of our homes.
While we ask a series of screening questions to all guests, local guests are subject to additional screening steps, including a phone call. We reserve the right to cancel any guest reservations at our discretion.
Quiet hours are from 10PM until 8AM every day of the week. We have zero tolerance for noise complaints and multiple violations will result in immediate eviction without a refund.
No smoking or vaping inside of the home under any circumstances. You will incur an additional fee of $500 if you smoke within the home + the cost of any damages. If you smoke outdoors you must dispose of any debris safely, do not discard anything in the yard or patio.
No illegal substances or activities on the premises.
A starter amenity package is provided for each reservation. These items are intended as a complimentary starter supply only and may not be replenished during the stay.
Pets must be approved in advance. We charge a pet fee for up to 2 pets at all our pet friendly locations. If there is evidence of any undisclosed pets in the home (pet friendly or non-pet friendly), you will be charged for cleaning + any additional damages.
If the house is left in a state that requires additional cleaning, we will charge a fee that covers the additional expense.
Early check-in and late check out for up to 2 hours is available per calendar availability, at an additional cost. This must be requested through your Heartwood Guide Book, and we will approve / decline after reviewing our cleaning schedule.
Do not tamper with smoke detectors, security devices, or Wi-Fi equipment.
If personal items are left behind a fee of $25 + shipping costs will be charged back to you.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,195 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The maximum occupancy that is shown in the listing includes any and all visitors that will be at the home.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

588548

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lake Murray Retreat | Boat Ramp + Sleeps 10 to the airport?

This vacation home is 22.3 mi (35-min drive) away from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lake Murray Retreat | Boat Ramp + Sleeps 10 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Lake Murray Retreat | Boat Ramp + Sleeps 10 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lake Murray Retreat | Boat Ramp + Sleeps 10?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Lake Murray Retreat | Boat Ramp + Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lake Murray Retreat | Boat Ramp + Sleeps 10?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lake Murray Retreat | Boat Ramp + Sleeps 10 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lake Murray Retreat | Boat Ramp + Sleeps 10 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lake Murray Retreat | Boat Ramp + Sleeps 10 to downtown Chapin?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Lake Murray of Richland.

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