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Lake Murray Family Retreat | BIG Water Views

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A lakeside setting with wooden chairs and a small table, a dock, and a gazebo.
A dock with a boat, a small docked boat, and a house in the background.
A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs. There is a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and wooden stools.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and two windows.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Murray

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Chapin

Located in Chapin, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Irmo Community Park and Anchor Lanes are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Columbiana Centre and Northlake Village. Frankie's Fun Park and Saluda Shoals Park are also worth visiting.
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Map
Chapin, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Murray - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 31 min drive - 46.9 km
  • University of South Carolina - 37 min drive - 51.6 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 37 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Fort Jackson - 44 min drive - 72.7 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 37 min drive
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheesy Pint Pizzeria - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby’s - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪El Poblano Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tavern On 6 - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Murray Family Retreat | BIG Water Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Murray Family Retreat | BIG Water Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Murray Family Retreat | BIG Water Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Murray Family Retreat | BIG Water Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Murray Family Retreat | BIG Water Views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Murray and within 6 mi (10 km) of Melvin Park and Crooked Creek Park. Lake Murray Marina is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2026
Appreciate your review, Beth! Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2026
Thanks, Chris! Hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stay

Loved the location, very serene. The home was clean and the host was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Lovely home on the lake with great views! We enjoyed our stay and the space.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the peacefulness of this place.

It was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT place!

Great place right on the water! Amazing location and fully stocked clean house! Mike
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great, dock was very nice. we had issues with leaking in the house when it was raining. The hood over the stove leaked and it was leaking in the master bedroom, we woke up, and the carpet was soaking wet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Views

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Every morning we were able to sit and enjoy the picturesque view of the lake with our coffee. The neighborhood was quiet, yet convenient to everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped and the two baths were spacious. We cannot say enough positive things about our hosts who communicated and were super helpful. Totally looking at staying at this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful House, Beautiful Views

This property was perfect for our family. The view from the dock alone is priceless. Our 8 y/o enjoyed the pirate ship playground, and our whole family loved swimming, fishing and kayaking off the dock. Rooms were nice with comfy beds, and the bathrooms were spacious. Kitchen appliances were a bit dated, but fine for simple cooking. In the evenings, we enjoyed watching movies in the living room with unobstructed views of the lake. Very convenient to Chapin restaurants. We didn’t want to leave, but will definitely be back soon! Thank you for sharing this lovely home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven on earth!

I can't express how perfect this place is. The view is magical. I went for alone "mommy" time but this home is equally perfect for a family trip or even a girls weekend. I travel often and I've never stayed in a place set up this well. They thought of EVERYTHING, I mean everything. The location tucked away but yet close to restaurants, groceries and sights to see. Stop lookig at other places, this one is perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in

Great Location- Some Issues

A+ location and place Received a call driving 16 hours from MA to ask if I knew when I’d arrive. I said, isn’t check in at 4? They stated yes but were wondering what time you’d be in. I confirmed 4:00- arrived at 4:00 and found the house was still being cleaned. We unpacked in the driveway and waited in the yard. Cleaning staff let us know the dryer was broken. When my husband called about the check in issue and broken dryer, the manager stated, “We can talk about canceling”. Where were we supposed to go?! The pots and pans were scratched and some not so clean. Bunk beds were uncomfortable and creaky- kids slept on couches. Sink was clogged in main bathroom and Drano and maintenance couldn’t fix-plumber came and fixed it. Dryer- maintenance man was told by property management not to go in while we were out on boat rental even though we ok’d his coming to fix. When he did the next day, he had to order parts so I messaged should have a back up like a drying rack which they delivered outside the door. No one knocked to alert that it was there so 2 people home didn’t know it was there to use until husband and I found it outside when arrived home from dinner. Communication was heavily reliant on my continued checking of VRBO messages which caused a lot of confusion and delays in dealing with issues. Better to call renters. Love the property but next time not going with this company
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Visit

We were there with a family of 7 and enjoyed our stay. The house was exactly as described and the owners were great with their communication. None of us wanted to leave! We would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful spring break

We had the best spring break at your property! The play set was an added bonus for our children! Property was clean and roomy! We can not wait to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lake house stay

The property was exactly like it was listed, plenty of property for kids to play. We enjoyed the fishing, the dock was great. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Location!

Wonderful stay! Amazing water view, nice dock, lots of privacy. Although water temps were still chilly in March for swimming, kids were still able to play in the water from shore. We rented a boat one day and enjoyed beautiful views from the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Well maintained house and property. Beautiful views of the lake in a very peaceful location
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway at the lake

We had a wonderful stay. The weather was great so kids had fun with the kayak. Nice home to sit back and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake Home

Great location on the water. Very clean, the host had great communication. We enjoyed our stay very much and would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute home with beautiful views of lake

Everything we expected, house was clean and had all the amenities needed. It was a wonderful stay. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow! What a view!

We enjoyed our time at this home so much! It was very well equipped and clean! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent view

Very nice lake house, well equipped and supplied. Kitchen appliances, stove and refrigerator, need to be replaced. Enjoyed our stay, outside furnishing excellent, children enjoyed the pirate ship. Will be renting this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Retreat

First girls trip planned seeking some R & R. The Lake view was breathtaking, and the property was beautiful. We were closed to Columbia and Lexington, where we found great food and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

Nice home with great view of the lake. The home met our expectations and our grands loved the yard, dock and lake. Perfect home for generational vacation. Grandparents in one room, parents another and kids in between. Lovely with responsive and caring owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would absolutely recommend!

We had an amazing weekend. We stayed here with our 2 small kids. The place looked exactly like the pictures advertised, it was clean, the beds were comfy, and the view was worth every penny! We brought our boat and had no problems with the landing which is only 10min away or docking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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