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Water-Front Luxury Cabin on Keowee -- Canoes, paddleboards and Kayaks!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sunset, SC
  • Lake Keowee
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Keowee-Toxaway State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Devils Fork State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lower Level

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Powder Room

Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Water-Front Luxury Cabin on Keowee -- Canoes, paddleboards and Kayaks!

Our true log cabin is located on the sought-after north end of Lake Keowee--the Crown Jewel of South Carolina lakes. Build by the owner and his family, this retreat is the perfect place to escape the stresses of everyday life and completely unplug. But don't worry about being too unplugged... all the conveniences of modern life are still at your fingertips!

From the granite kitchen with stainless appliances to the flat-screen TVs and direct tv, home can be as close or far away as you want it to be. Our cabin is located on still canoe water, only a few paddles from the big water. Ideally suited to those who love to canoe or stand up paddleboard (both of which are provided--along with two kayaks), you can access the dock by way of a medium-sized motorized boat as well. You can park and bring your boat into our private dock, or park it at the marina, located just around the corner. Alternatively, reach out regarding the use of our luxury tri-toon...
Whatever you choose, there is a boating option for you. Oh, and fishing -- the water at the dock is perfect for casting your rod -- a big bass is often seen right nearby!

The tastefully decorated home has a woodland theme -- when you walk in the entrance and look straight through to the view, you'd swear you are in a treehouse! And, you might encounter a bear or two! Choose from a master on the main with private bath and log frame furniture. The second floor boasts a queen room and a "kids" room that sleeps 6 with single bunk beds and a queen bed. Both share a hall bath. The 4th sleeping area is in the lower level with a beautiful view of the trees and a peek at the lake.

We've done our best to make a cozy retreat to help you unwind and relax. Everything you need is provided to give you a home away from home. The Lake House -- our happy place -- will soon be your happy place too!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children should access lake at marina
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Evidence of pets voids security deposit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside or on balcony only

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

About the area

Sunset

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

What's nearby

  • Lake Keowee - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Keowee-Toxaway State Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Devils Fork State Park - 20 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 20 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Clemson University - 46 min drive - 42.0 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bistro At Keowee Key - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Sister's Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Lake House Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Crave Kitchen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water-Front Luxury Cabin on Keowee -- Canoes, paddleboards and Kayaks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Water-Front Luxury Cabin on Keowee -- Canoes, paddleboards and Kayaks!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water-Front Luxury Cabin on Keowee -- Canoes, paddleboards and Kayaks!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Water-Front Luxury Cabin on Keowee -- Canoes, paddleboards and Kayaks! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Lake Keowee and within 6 mi (10 km) of Poe Creek State Forest and Keowee-Toxaway State Park. Long Shoals Recreation Area and Boones Creek Oconee Bell Preserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ross H.

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

Great Father’s Day weekend!

We had a blast! The house was great the lake was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house and perfect stay! Host had amazingcommunication throughout. House was perfect for our family, we enjoyed swimming in the lake, the arcade game and pool table, and all this wonderful house had to offer. We went white water rafting and drove to Sliding Rock in NC. Perfect location with so much to do in every direction. 10/10 recommend, best hosts around!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome comminication with owners. Very beautiful house. Overall great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

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

Zen Cabin is Great

We had an amazing Thanksgiving holiday at Zen Cabin. It is perfect for families and we highly recommend it for your next vacation in the Upstate.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

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

Bear-rific

A wonderful family place and a wonderful outing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

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

Return trip

Second stay at this property and won’t be the last. Good location and amenities. Property owner is very accommodating and great communication leading up to and during our stay with two couples and our kiddos.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A.

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

Great Lake Cabin

We loved our stay at Zen Cabin. It’s truly a rustic log cabin but with all the comforts of home. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

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

Great Lakehouse

Nice log home in a scenic community. Great for a family gathering!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Cozy cabin on beautiful lake

Great little neighborhood. We enjoyed our stay in this clean, well cared for home. We rented owners wonderful boat and especially enjoyed our time on the lake. The grands loved the old school arcade games and pool table.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron J.

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

GREAT GET AWAY

CLEAN AND VERY RELAXING
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paulene O.

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

Taking a much-needed vacation.

Beautiful surroundings, peaceful environment. Highlights for us as a family was the ability to travel too so many surrounding parks and touristy locations and still take a day to just stay at "The Zen" House to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty H.

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

Awesome Cabin!!!

We enjoyed our stay here at this BEAUTIFUL cabin and property!!! The owners were freakin AWESOME!!!! They stayed in touch and communicated so well with us!!! We rented their pontoon (BEAUTIFUL BOAT)!! The cabin and property were very clean and beautiful!! We will most definitely be back!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadezda K.

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

Perfect spot.

The cabin is an amazing find! We stay there over a weekend. It’s very clean, has everything you need to spend your time at the lake. The owner is very responsive to any questions I had. Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peyton N.

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

Another Great Stay!

This is my second stay here.. we love it! Ideal for three couples and a few kids. Keowee is amazing and Karen is fantastic to work with. Id recommend this spot to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith D., Brookline MA

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

Perfect Getaway

We loved our stay at the Zen Cabin on gorgeous Lake Keowee! Everything was wonderful! We hope to return! Thank you, Karen!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen E.

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

Zen is a dream!

We had the best time staying in this gorgeous home. Super relaxing, super clean, very comfy beds, stocked kitchen and excellent communication with hosts. We also rented the boat and had the best day! The boat is amazing and very convenient to the house. I can not say enough good things about this trip! Big thanks to the host for an amazing trip. GO GAMECOCKS!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Alcalá-Sciortino

Overall we had a great experience, everything was as expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Lake cabin

Beautiful log house on the lake with plenty of room. The driveway however is very steep as well as to the lake dock from the house. The house was very clean and cozy. The beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Thank you Karen!

We had a great time staying at the Zen Cabin! It was so nice having a lake front view along with a gorgeous kitchen- highly recommend this space to anyone who loves to cook! She was very helpful with anything we needed. The cabin itself is very cozy and my husband and I highly recommend their VRBO.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johnlyn N.

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

Vacation

The house and property were beautiful!!!!! The view from the balcony was breathtaking but the climb up the hill was a struggle
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin J.

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

Zen Cabin Long Weekend

We enjoyed a long weekend on the lake with family and friends. The cabin was clean and well furnished, with plenty to do once we were off of the water for the day. Communication with the owners was easy and thorough. Thanks for th great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela A.

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

Family Wedding Trip

This house was amazing! Very clean, decorated beautifully and close to the wedding venue, Arabella Farm. We’ve already referred the property to friends. Thank you to the hosts. The process was so smooth from booking to checkout. Thank you again for a fantastic family vacation. The Andersons
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

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

Great time! Loved the property!

My family of 9 had an amazing time. We enjoyed swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking right off the dock. At night the kids all enjoyed playing pool and sitting out on the veranda. The steps to the lake were steep but would not be a problem for any healthy adult. The only negative for us would be getting stung by wasps several times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

The BEST Spot at Lake Keowee!

Hands down the best cabin at Lake Keowee!!! The hosts are incredible and have well-thought-out details. The Zen cabin created just that! ZEN!!!! The first morning our whole family ran down to the dock and jumped right into the water. IT WAS HEAVEN!!! So peaceful and we look forward to staying again! Thank you, Karen, for your wonderful hospitality!!! We will always remember the ZEN cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

Very limited view of lake, very steep incline to water, unsteady ground, a bath downstairs is needed if you have 10 people Porch was enjoyable and cabin is nicely played out. Kitchen needs updated with regards to appliances
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chris and Karen Sturkie

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