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Waterfront Lakehouse w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit!

Chapin vacation home with kitchen

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A deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake.
A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, sink, and stove. There is a dining area with chairs and a table.
A dining area with a round glass table, four chairs, a hanging light fixture, a clock, and a door leading to a deck with a view of a lake.
A kitchen with a built-in wine rack, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a hallway leading to a door with a stained glass window.
A living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a flat-screen TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81980 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Chapin, SC
  • Place, Melvin Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Crooked Creek Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Columbiana Centre
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪33 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 Melvin Park. Crooked Creek Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Lake Murray Marina is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Melvin Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Crooked Creek Park - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Lake Murray Marina - 15 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Frankie's Fun Park - 18 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Columbiana Centre - 18 min drive - 16.5 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 34 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheesy Pint Pizzeria - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Poblano Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Carolina Wings - ‬13 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.

Waterfront Lakehouse w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit!

A perfect getaway awaits at the ‘Quails Nest,’ located directly on Lake Murray with year-round water access - perfect for enjoying 4-season fun! The remodeled vacation rental features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a gourmet kitchen, 2 fireplaces, plus a bar inside and out. The 1-acre property also boasts a peaceful exterior space, including a private lake frontage, gas grill, fire pit, and brand-new dock. With 4 Smart TVs and a collection of board games available, there’s fun for the whole family!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Permit # 2500871 | On-Site Lake Access | Indoor & Outdoor Bars | Entertainment Deck | 5 Kayaks

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Twin/Full Bunk Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed

OUTDOORS: Expansive 2-level entertainment deck, outdoor bar seating (not a wet bar), gas grill, dining area, fire pit w/ seating, cobblestone walkway to private dock, 3 1-person kayaks, 2 2-person kayaks, fishing poles & net provided
MAIN LEVEL: Multiple living spaces, fireplace, Smart TV w/ Roku, cocktail bar w/ drink chiller & glassware, bed/bath on first floor, master w/ waterfront views & direct deck access
LOWER LEVEL: Walk-out basement featuring bed/bath & living area, fireplace, full kitchen w/ high-top bar, full-sized fridge, stove/oven, microwave, Roku Smart TV, books, board games & cornhole, foosball table
MAIN KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, drip coffee maker, blender, toaster, cooking basics, dishware, dining nook
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C, ceiling fans, washer/dryer, iron & board, hair dryer, basic toiletries, step-free access, keyless entry, USB ports in every bedroom, 1,980 sq ft
FAQ: Bedroom 3 is best suited for children, 4 exterior security cameras (facing out)
PARKING: Ample driveway parking, boat & boat trailer parking allowed on-site (boat size up to 26 ft), no street parking (overnight street parking prohibited per Lexington County)

-- THE LOCATION --

LAKE MURRAY (on-site): 50,000-acre lake for swimming, bass fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, marinas
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Downtown Chapin (5.9 miles), Frankie’s Fun Park (15.1 miles), Columbiana Centre (15.9 miles), Harbison State Forest (16.1 miles), Dreher Island State Park (16.9 miles)
DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA: Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens (22.0 miles), Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park (23.3 miles), Riverbanks Botanical Garden (23.8 miles), EdVenture Children’s Museum (23.8 miles), Soda City Market (24.2 miles), University of South Carolina (25.0 miles), South Carolina State Fair (26.0 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Augusta (89.1 miles), Charlotte (99.0 miles), Charleston (134 miles), Great Smoky Mountains National Park (170 miles), Myrtle Beach (173 miles)
AIRPORT: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (26.9 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Lexington County allows a maximum occupancy of 2 persons per bedroom, excluding minor children under the age of 5
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Boat trailers may be parked on-site. A public boat launch is located nearby
- NOTE: The umbrella has been removed from the table on the deck due to high wind risk
- NOTE: The homeowner's boat is kept on-site at the dock. It is not for guest use
- NOTE: Quiet hours at 10 PM
- NOTE: Bedroom 3 is best suited for 3 children under the age of 5
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 4 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is on the front left corner of the house facing the front entry, camera 2 is on the front right corner of the house facing the driveway, camera 3 is on the back left corner of the house facing the fire pit, and camera 4 is on the back right corner of the house facing the dock. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras actively record video and sound while guests are in residence

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Kayaking nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,980 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

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 and a first aid kit
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
New! Waterfront Lakehouse Private Dock Fire Pit
Waterfront Lakehouse w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit! Chapin
438591

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront Lakehouse w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit! to the airport?

This vacation home is 26.9 mi (39-min drive) away from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront Lakehouse w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront Lakehouse w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront Lakehouse w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Lakehouse w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront Lakehouse w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront Lakehouse w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront Lakehouse w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront Lakehouse w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit! to downtown Chapin?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi away from Chapin.

Waterfront Lakehouse w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and atmosphere. They provided a ton of amenities. The host was extremely easy to contact and very nice. I feel like the house and outdoor area were even nicer in person. Our family had an amazing time and can’t wait to be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy rental on cozy cove!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

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

Family at the Lake

Great place for family to gather at the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leigh O.

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

Excellent weekend

My family thoroughly enjoyed our weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug and Pam W.

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

Great location!

Beautiful lake views, plenty of room for everyone, well-equipped home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie Z.

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

Perfect Get Away Spot

House is spacious and immaculately maintained. Perfect for 5 ladies getting together for a wedding weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kent s.

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

family get away.

Great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

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

girls trip

It was amazing. Beautiful property and we plan to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

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

Wonderful lake getaway

Beautiful, pristine home on a lovely lake setting. Kayla was very responsive and has created a perfect lake getaway for family and friends. The home was very well appointed, comfy bedding and lots of extras for outdoor enjoyment. Great spot to bring a boat as well as fish from the dock. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Beautiful Lake House

We had an amazing time at this home! We were able to dock our boat and walk right out to the lake. The house was great and the beds were very comfortable! Great appliances and tons of refrigerator space!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

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

Lake Weekend

Property was great, perfect location. House was very clean, plenty of space. Public boat launch was very close, about a three minute drive. We enjoyed the dock, the fireplace and the kayaks. Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

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

Great place to stay

We traveled from Ohio with friends for a wedding and we couldn't have been happier with the choice of property. Everything exceeded our expectations for the price! Also quiet and somewhat secluded! Would recommend this to anyone. The kitchen was well stocked with the necessary cooking items for dining in, this made my wife extremely happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Lake house

The house was great. Location was great. Plenty of room. Loved the dock. Just have boat and jetskies would have been better to have all the dock but we managed. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Perfect

House is spacious, clean and very well appointed. We loved taking the boats out and watching the water from the deck in particular. Cooking was easy in the well stocked kitchen and everyone slept well at night on the comfy beds. Two thumbs up!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

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

Girls Getaway

This house was wonderful! The views were beautiful and house so clean and well equipped. We had 5 ladies and we all had a comfortable space. Manager Kayla was wonderful to work with and so accommodating! House more than met our expectations. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

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

Amazing LakeHouse!

This was the perfect getaway on the lake. Everything you could possibly want. Incredible house on the water with dock and so much room located in a quiet cove on Lake Murray! We really had the best weekend and didn’t even need to leave the house. All of us can’t wait to come back! Highly recommend this house to families or groups. Hosts were very helpful and responded to any questions we had right away! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Girls Getaway

What a wonderful house! The house was so clean and well equipped. We were 5 ladies and we all had a comfortable space. Beds were very comfortable and bathrooms were well stocked with towels and toiletries. Kayla the manager was wonderful to work with. She went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. We would definitely rent this home again. It is on our list of favorites!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina F.

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

Amazing Views

This is a beautiful house and it is a lot bigger than it looks in the photos. We had 7 of us and we had plenty of room. We loved the fire pit and the game room! The views of the lake are amazing. My husband was able to keep his bass boat at the dock and also we rented a pontoon boat at Lazy Waves for the day and docked it at the house while we had lunch. We came 12 hours from Michigan for a week long fishing trip and we had a perfect week at this house! 🙂
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Wonderful House and Setup.

The house is fantastic. Newly remodeled and up to date. Only issues were that obviously they have some neighbor issues. They have the property lines lined off with security tape and rope and were constantly watching to see what we were doing. Other than that it is a great place, wish we had more time to spend there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janell

Amazing all around!!!!

We are a large family traveled from Ohio to celebrate our sons graduation from U of SC! The place was amazing! Perfect distance for the back and forth to Columbia and so many amenities and extras! The house was stocked! We did a lot of cooking for 12 and had plenty of untensils dishes and things - was just like home! I was prepared with things like salt and pepper toilet paper and such and needed NONE of it with all that was there! House was truly HOME! Hostess was beyond AMAZING - the way she cared for the house and us I thought she was the owner! If we ever get back to Lake Murray which we hope to we will absolutely rent this home again! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for you TRUE Southern Hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

The most perfect setting!

Such a beautiful property with the most amazing view! We came down to celebrate the High school graduation of my niece. The house was very clean and the property was well kept. The bathrooms and kitchen had high end finishes, and the whole house was nicely decorated. We were surprised with tons of great little extras like firewood for the fire pit, board games, beach towels, toiletries(shampoo, conditioner, body wash), laundry detergent, and a nice selection books. We had five children between the ages of 3 and 11 that spent every day jumping in and out of the lake, and taking the kayaks and canoes on adventures. We loved sitting by the fire at night, gazing out to the peaceful cove. If we weren’t at the fire at night, we were engaged in serious foosball tournaments in the spacious basement. There was lots of refrigerator space (two full-size and one under counter beverage refrigerator) and all of the cooking utensils that we could have possibly asked for. While we were in town, we visited many local attractions and loved the home’s proximity to grocery shopping and restaurants. On our ride home, I asked my three children what was their favorite part of their vacation. Their unanimous answer… “The house!” We look forward to staying here again in the future when we come to visit!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerry A.

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

Lake Murray Thanksgiving 2022

This property was so much more than we ever could have expected! The location is exquisite, and the house is richly appointed and the owners (Kathy & Gary) and manager (Kayla) go above and beyond to make sure that the house is spotless, well maintained and full of everything you need for a great stay. The bedroom and living space works really well as ourselves and each of our children's families had plenty of personal space, and the common space gave everyone plenty to do. Close to everything at Lake Murray, and an easy drive to Columbia we enjoyed a wonderful day at the zoo, and a night around the fire pit. Mornings were spent enjoying a cup of coffee on the deck overlooking the lake. Highly recommend this house and owner!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Wonderful!

The house was wonderful! It had everything you could imagine and then some. We had 6 adults and 4 children and there was plenty of room. Loved the downstairs space. The dock is awesome!! Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Summer Chapin Visit

House was very comfortable and clean and the dock was great. Lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan B.

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

Great Vacation

Family spent wonderful week. Great location on lake. We brought our boat and the public access just around the cove made launching very easy. Loved the boat dock. Just around the tip of the cove to settle the water a bit. Very nice swimming at the dock and the little brim swimming around made it a bit like an aquarium. House has been well remodeled with plenty of room inside and parking outside. It’s located on a dead end road but with the circle at the end it’s very easy to turn around your boat and trailer. We have a large boat and absolutely no issues maneuvering. We’ve stayed at many houses on Lake Murray and while we like the experience of trying different houses this one is certainly on the repeat list. Close to Dreher Island and Liberty on the Lake and Catfish Johnny’s. Enjoyed hotdogs and s’mores by the fire pit, but the gas grill permanently attached to large propane tank with timed solenoid to turn on/off is a great setup. Very close to Chapin for groceries and such. Thanks for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022