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Pirate's Retreat -Beautifully renovated lake home with Dock minutes from Clemson

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Enjoy beautiful lake views.
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Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Seneca, SC
  • Place, Lake Keowee
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South Cove Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Clemson University
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Captain's Quarters

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

Crew's Quarters

1 Double Bed

First Mate's Quarters

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pirate's Retreat -Beautifully renovated lake home with Dock minutes from Clemson

Enjoy a relaxing stay on the water. Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with everything from new appliances and furniture to small luxuries such as board games, DVDs, gas grill, 2 kayaks, 2 bikes, inflatable kayak, and outdoor games for your enjoyment. The property has a gorgeous view of the lake and mountains and is only a short 15 to 20 minute drive to Clemson University. Maybe you would like a mountain day trip to visit some local waterfalls or hit the trails, either skiing or off-roading, don't forget some shopping...endless possibilities. Walking distance from South Cove park where you can play tennis, pickleball, basketball, and use the boat ramp.

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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
Please list ages when booking.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Due to COVID, the garbage service refuses loose trash. All garbage must be in plastic bags. $25 charge if violated.
Before leaving, verify all door are locked. This includes the sliding glass doors as well.
Upon leaving, take green trash can to the road. Trash pickup is Wednesday.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Seneca

Located in Seneca, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The Gauntlet and Oconee Community Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Seneca Historic District and Memorial Stadium. Travelling with kids? Consider Blue Ridge Arts Center, or check out an event or a game at Littlejohn Coliseum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Seneca, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Keowee - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • South Cove Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Clemson University - 16 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 18 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 41 min drive - 43.0 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 18 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pirate's Retreat -Beautifully renovated lake home with Dock minutes from Clemson pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pirate's Retreat -Beautifully renovated lake home with Dock minutes from Clemson?

As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pirate's Retreat -Beautifully renovated lake home with Dock minutes from Clemson on 25 October 2026 start from NZ$551, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Pirate's Retreat -Beautifully renovated lake home with Dock minutes from Clemson?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pirate's Retreat -Beautifully renovated lake home with Dock minutes from Clemson?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pirate's Retreat -Beautifully renovated lake home with Dock minutes from Clemson?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pirate's Retreat -Beautifully renovated lake home with Dock minutes from Clemson located?

This family-friendly Seneca holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Keowee and South Cove Park. Blue Ridge Arts Center and Applewood Shopping Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lonnie L.

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

Great place

Great place to stay and relax
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2024
We look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was amazing and had lots to offer. Location was perfect! Clean and lots of amenities. Everyone loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to get the opportunity to host you and your group again! Safe Travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is very peaceful and is as advertised. We will book this house again! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chet P.

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

Great house

Overall a great little house for the family to enjoy a weekend on the lake. Has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to host you and your group in the future! Safe Travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie L.

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

Pirate Retreat

This is a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2024
We love having you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie L.

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

Hidden gem

This place is a great place to stay any time of the year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to host you again soon! Have a wonderful new year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin A.

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

This is a lovely property on the lake. Will highly recommend!

Process of renting this property was seamless. We enjoyed our short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2023
We are so glad you stayed with us and we hope for your return. Safe travels!
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny T.

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

Amazing sunrise, close to town

We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed Pirate’s Retreat. Very clean, easy entry, lots of fun amenities for the kids (and us!). Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We would be happy to welcome you back any time. Safe travels my pirate friend!
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10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

The home was beautiful. The lake was great. The place was accessible to other area locations.

I would rent this place again. It was very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2022
We are so pleased you had a good time and enjoyed your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie L.

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

Great and relaxing place

It was awesome especially the pirate theme!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to host you again! Wishing you safe travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo A.

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

Wonderful short visit

Wonderful property on a beautiful piece of land. Hope to come again next year but for a bit longer stay. Very clean, well stocked, and convenient with how they set up checkin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and we welcome the chance to have you visit us again. Wishing you safe travels and happy days!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

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

Pirates Cove

Great stay! The house is well kept and location is terrific! Susan is a wonderful host and was extremely responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to having you join us again!
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10/10 Excellent

Dwight C.

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

Another fantastic year at Pirate's Retreat!

Really a perfect location in so many ways: quiet, private cove, close to supermarkets, close to Keowee Marina for boat rental and east-facing for beautiful sunrises and afternoon shade. The hosts are awesome and the property is super-clean, full of toys and just perfect for a week or two at the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Have a wonderful summer and wishing you safe travels, Susan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Great weekend getaway

The lakefront house was impeccably furnished and in a great location. We really enjoyed the dock and the playroom. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2023
We always love having you. Thanks so much for the kind words. We hope to see you again next year! Enjoy every day!
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda C.

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

Relaxation

Great place to stay, the host was wonderful, thought of everything. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
We are glad we were able to help you relax and enjoy your special day! Thanks for choosing Pirates Retreat and we hope to have you visit again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C F.

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

Love Pirate’s Retreat

The whole Family had an excellent vacation! We loved our stay at Pirate’s Retreat and love Lake Keowee. We’ll be back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2022
We look forward to having you! Wishing you safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne U.

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

Beautiful place

We had a great stay at Pirates Retreat! Very neat & clean. Beautiful lake view. Took a very nice walk to the campground near by. Thank you for a smooth checkin and checkout process! Would definitely come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to host you again soon! Have a wonderful new year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danna P.

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

Loved our stay

One of the best VRBO stays we have had. Very clean and comfortable. Beautiful location. Enjoyed backyard, fire pit, and the view. You can tell they put a lot of thought into making your stay enjoyable. Communication was excellent too. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2024
We loved having you and look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

korah t.

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

Amazing

The place was amazing and clean. We had an amazing time staying there. Susan is also quick to reply to any questions and checks on us if everything is OK.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope you will consider vacationing with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Pirates Retreat

Very nice and clean. We will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2022
Looking forward to your next stay. See you Friday!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

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

Awesome view, Great Location

Property was clean and comfortable. View was awesome and everything was as advertised. We will definitely visit again as we loved the home and the game room was fantastic. We also enjoyed using the kayaks and fishing from the dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2022
We are very glad you enjoyed your stay. We are looking forward to hosting you again. Wishing you safe travels and good times!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

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

5 stars

Our family really enjoyed our stay and every aspect of the property and its furnishings exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2022
We aim to please! Our goal is for you to have the very best experience. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heide W.

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

Great stay

We stayed at the Pirates Retreat with friends for a long weekend with a Clemson football game. The location on the lake is awesome and the house was super clean and well equipped. There was always some kind of competition going on between the teenagers and adults ;) We would love to come back and hope to take advantage of the kayaks next time. Definitely a 5 star stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2023
We are so glad we were able to host you and your group. We invite you to come back in the summer and enjoy the water!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Amazing View & Adorable House

We LOVED our stay! House was adorable and was perfect location for us to be in town for Parent's Weekend at Clemson. The house was perfectly stocked and we really appreciate the attention to detail! Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us! We look forward to having you stay again for future Clemson events. Enjoy every day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C F.

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

Above are expectations

Excellent time had by all. Young and old a like. We highly recommend staying at the Pirate’s Retreat.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2021
We were happy to have you and hope you visit us again soon! Enjoy!

About the host

Hosted by Susan Fairrington

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This property has been in our family since 1990. My husband and I have spent time renovating the home with comfort in mind. We have always felt a sense of relaxation and relief each time we come through the door and we hope you do too. Our family motto is “You are suppose to be happy!” Life is short, enjoy every minute. Welcome to our home.

Why they chose this property

Pirate’s Retreat is a warm, welcoming…well, retreat! Fully renovated with all new furniture, flooring, and appliances. Inside, there are small comforts such as DVDs, board games, sporting equipment, kayaks, and bikes. The property is located walking distance to South Cove Park which offers basketball courts, tennis courts, pickle ball courts (we had no idea what that was either, but you have some rackets and balls if you want to give it a try!) Outside there is plenty of seating on the back deck, a gas grill, a beautiful fire pit, and dock. An inflatable kayak is under the porch for your use as well. You are day a trip away from mountain hikes, off road adventures, white water rafting, snow skiing, not to mention right down the street Clemson University offers ACC sporting events, Greenville has the Peace Center for the Performing Arts, shopping, and fine dining. I guess the real question is why would you not stay here?

What makes this property unique

Benefits include rest, relaxation, a chance to recharge and reflect. Spectacular sunrises. Time to bond with family and friends. Fun, laughter, memories.

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