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Pets Welcome/Private Cove on the Lake!

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View from backyard.
Fall morning from the dock.
Covered parking right at the entry way.
Property grounds
Enjoy the screened in porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gilbert, SC
  • Dreher Island State Park
  • Lake Murray
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • University of South Carolina
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Den/Laundry Room

1 Double Futon

Disney Room

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Downstairs lake theme bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bird Theme

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Safari lake view

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Pets Welcome/Private Cove on the Lake!

Our home is great for large family gatherings or for multiple families. There is a bedroom downstairs with a queen bed and a tv room with a sleeper sofa. Also downstairs is a full bathroom and an open kitchen and family room. Upstairs has a bedroom with a queen bed, a bedroom with a double bed, a kid's room with a double bed and two twin beds, a full bathroom, and a game room with a pool table. We can accomodate a todler with a high chair and pack n play. We have a large screened in porch overlooking beautiful Lake Murray. The home is in a private cove with a dock. You are welcome to bring your boat or rent one nearby. A fire pit, kayaks, and a canoe are on property for your enjoyment. There is a community pool around the corner for use at Siesta Cove Marina. The back of the property is fenced in for your pet or children to enjoy.

Property manager

Tonya Swalgren
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Clean up after your pets - pick up all poop.
Absolutely no smoking in doors - dispose of all cigarette butts in outside trashcan.
No wet bathing suits or pets on couches and beds.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Gilbert

Located in Gilbert, this holiday home is on the waterfront. LJ's Par and Grill and Regal Northlake Village are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Village Shopping Center and Northlake Village. Travelling with kids? Consider Saluda Shoals Park and Irmo Community Park. With kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gilbert, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Murray - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Columbiana Centre - 39 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 40 min drive - 49.2 km
  • University of South Carolina - 43 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Crooked Creek Park - 53 min drive - 55.7 km

Getting around

  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Krafty Draft Brew Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pets Welcome/Private Cove on the Lake! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Pets Welcome/Private Cove on the Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Pets Welcome/Private Cove on the Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pets Welcome/Private Cove on the Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pets Welcome/Private Cove on the Lake! located?

This family-friendly Gilbert holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Murray and Shull Island. Sandy Beach and Summer Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

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

Amazing Place to Stay on Lake Murray!

This house was absolutely perfect for our group trip! Plenty of room for all of us and the dogs. The boat slip was just a couple minutes away which made it quick and simple to get out on the water. The check-in process was super easy and the host provided everything we could possibly need for our stay. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R.

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay. Easy Check in
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M.

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

Great family getaway

Loved the quiet peacefulness of the property and the home had great amenities to keep us entertained. Right next to the marina for supplies and boat rentals if desired. Excellent communications throughout. Would highly recommend for a peaceful getaway on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett G.

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

Great stay

Very nice clean house. Good quiet location. Not far from town. Pool table is a big plus. Highly recommend whether your there for fishing or just a weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great time

Very nice cove off the lake and a very nice lake house I liked how it was right next door to the boat ramp to launch our boat
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Great spot on the lake

House is great and the location is right in the heart of lake murray. Proximity to siesta cove marina means you always have a spot to get drinks and ice, and to put in your boat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myki B.

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

Nice Lake House

Lovely lake house. Fenced yard was perfect for the fur babies!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn A.

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

Great Getaway on the lake

We enjoyed our stay at this peaceful Lake Murray setting. Everything was clean, all necessities were provided and the owner was quick to respond to any questions we had. We rented a boat from Siesta Cove marina, which was a quick walk away. After a full day of fishing, we went to the Hollow Creek Distillery which was a 10 minute drive, they had food trucks there and the staff was friendly. We are already talking about our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fontenot A.

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

Family Time

We rented the house to stay in for my daughter's wedding. It was nice. It had plenty room for our whole family. The pool table was a hit. So was the pier for fishing. The house is a older home but was very clean. The property manager was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serwinowski s.

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

Gamecock Commencement Weekend

What a fantastic stay! Plenty of room for our large family gathering to help celebrate the Graduation of our daughter from The University of South Carolina. The rooms were very clean and the beds were exceptionally comfortable. From catching fish right off the dock in the back yard to enjoying the screened in porch playing cards, our stay was quite enjoyable. The fenced in yard was perfect for or four legged friends. I only wish we had more graduations to attend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

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

Golf Trip

Awesome location! It’s right on the lake and close everything. We came to town to go to the Masters. Played golf around the area. Wish we could have taken advantage of the lake more. Really enjoyed the pool table in the house and the screened in patio. Host is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian and Lori B.

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

Good times at Lake Murray

This property is amazing! Second time we have stayed here. Tons of room and comfy beds. Nice bathrooms and the kitchen is great. The fenced in yard was ideal for bring the dogs! The location is awesome for fishing, and near a store/marina for ice and any items you need. Theres a drive thru bait shop and outdoor shop with in a 10 minute drive. The kids had a blast with the paddle boards in the day and the pool table at night. Did i say this is an amazing property!?!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

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

Excellent Experience/Too Short for Us

Tonya's lakeside home along Lake Murray is in a beautiful setting and a very comfortable vacation home. Everything worked great. An outstanding stay - that I wish we could have enjoyed longer. Flying in from the west coast, we arrived late on Saturday, to then pick up our teenage grandchildren on Sunday. This was intended as a short (two night) stay only - pick up the kids and move to our next destination. Certainly worth a longer stay, at a terrific location and property. Highly recommend. Very much 10 out of 10.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Home with Thoughtful Touches on Beautiful Cove

My family members enjoyed their time at this property. While the house is somewhat rustic, as one might expect from a lake house, it has thoughtful decorations and improvements. The modernized kitchen served us well. And the house is well stocked with entertainment items. We enjoyed the use of the canoe and kayaks, and the proximity to Lazy Waves Pontoon Rentals, from which we rented a pontoon and tube. Our host Tonya was most accommodating. The proximity to Lexington and Columbia was a plus as was the house being pet-friendly. If we rent at Lake Murray again, we will consider this house.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S., Decatur

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

Great place for a family visit

I was there with my family / grandkids (five adults, 4 kids) and the place had everything that we needed. That was important because our timing was bad with the weather and it rained most of our trip! But our days on the lake became days on the screened porch and it was great. The house was well-stocked with board games, puzzles, pool table ... many fun activities for the kids, never got bored even with the rain! The kitchen was well-orgainized and had everything that we needed. Nice dock on a quiet private cove, but the marina is just around the next bend, very convienient. Would definitely like to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kinsey L.

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

Perfect private cove

We very thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at Lake Murray! From the pool table and the record player upstairs, to the spacious backyard, and of course, the lake, we always had something to do. The dock was lit with beautiful, automatic lights that came on at night. There was also plenty of room (and big bass) in the private cove for fishing! Tonya was a fabulous host and was very responsive. The kitchen was gorgeous and fully equipped for 2 people who love to cook. The rental was very clean, and bedding and towels were also very comfy. We highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for a relaxing, fun-filled getaway trip to the lake! We will definitely be back, especially in the spring and summer time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

See you next year

Absolutely awesome experience from booking through the stay to check out. This is our second year staying here. Great house for our large family. Amazing location in a private cove off a cove, allowed for the kids to swim and play with no risk of boats speeding by. It’s also just 100 yards from one of the cheapest gas pumps on the lake. Which is co-located with lazy waves, boat rental. This allows for easy pick up drop off and refueling of the boat without having to have a vehicle drive halfway around the lake. Great fishing right from the dock. My family and I are already planning next years trip and this time staying for a week. See you next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnny H.

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

Great Lake house in quiet cove

Had a great weekend, we brought our boat and launched right next door at siesta cove! The house was beautiful and very clean! We will definitely be back to this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott p.

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

Great stay

House was perfect. We koved the pool table, the screened in porch and sitting on the dock. They had everything we needed in the kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon F.

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

Great Stay

Beautiful home with great bedrooms. Owners responded quickly to resolve any questions we had! Definitely going to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Excellent

We stay at Murray or wateree 3 to 4 times a year. This house makes is at the top of the list. Everything was fantastic. Excellent location, very well kept house, Excellent host. Couldnt have asked for anything better. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan E.

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

Great Stay on Quiet Cove

The house was perfect for our small family and we were very thankful for the last minute booking. Communication was excellent and anything and everything that we could have needed was at this home. Our boys really appreciated the extra touches with the Christmas decorations, too! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany M.

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

Fun family home

Wonderful space for a family get together. Host was extremely accommodating and helpful, we really enjoyed the pool table, views and quiet street for walks. Plenty of room for all; beds were comfy and kitchen was well appointed. Will definitely want to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derrick H., Columbia, SC

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

Peaceful retreat

We had a great time at this amazing property! We were hosting family and this house made hosting easy. The kitchen and bar are spectacular, the backyard is fenced in for your dogs, what’s not to love? Check in was super easy. This is one of my favorite stays on lake Murray.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

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

Gamecock Football Weekend

Visiting for the weekend to catch some Gamecock football and our stay couldn't have been more perfect. The location is cozy and quiet to enjoy personal time with friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tonya Swalgren

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Why they chose this property

We are animal people, therefore, you are welcome to bring your pets with you on vacation! However, you must pay the daily pet fee. You have a private cove to enjoy the beautiful Lake Murray and chances are you will see rabbits and deer in the backyard.

What makes this property unique

You are welcome to use the amenities at Siesta Cove Marina right around the corner. We have a pool and a small store that sells necessities. If you have a boat you can put your boat in the lake at Siesta Cove and then drive it to your private dock to park.

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