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Turtlehead 520: Luxurious 6BR retreat in scenic Salem, SC, perfect for family getaways.

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A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a lake.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a large chandelier.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, dark cabinetry, and pendant lighting.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden shelves, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Keowee

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Salem, SC
  • Place, Lake Keowee
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chapman Bridge Oconee Bell Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Clemson University
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Lower Level Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Lower Level Bedroom #4

1 King Bed

Lower Level Bedroom #5

1 King Bed

Lowest Level Bedroom #6

1 King Bed

Main Level Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Upper Level Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 7

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Salem

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Turtlehead, a neighbourhood in Salem. Oconee Station State Historic Site and Hagood Mill Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Keowee Key Golf Course and Keowee Key Fitness & Tennis Center.
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Map
Salem, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Keowee - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Chapman Bridge Oconee Bell Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Clemson University - 42 min drive - 49.0 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 45 min drive - 50.3 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sisters Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Lake House Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Falls Clubhouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Crave Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Twice A Town Taproom - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Turtlehead 520: Luxurious 6BR retreat in scenic Salem, SC, perfect for family getaways. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Turtlehead 520: Luxurious 6BR retreat in scenic Salem, SC, perfect for family getaways.?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Turtlehead 520: Luxurious 6BR retreat in scenic Salem, SC, perfect for family getaways. on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$8,550, 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.

What time is check-in at Turtlehead 520: Luxurious 6BR retreat in scenic Salem, SC, perfect for family getaways.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Turtlehead 520: Luxurious 6BR retreat in scenic Salem, SC, perfect for family getaways.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Turtlehead 520: Luxurious 6BR retreat in scenic Salem, SC, perfect for family getaways. located?

Located in Turtlehead, this holiday home is steps from Lake Keowee and within 3 mi (5 km) of Chapman Bridge Oconee Bell Preserve and McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve. Devils Fork State Park and Boones Creek Oconee Bell Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family lake trip.

Worth every penny!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sanctuary

All the rooms are named…so much thought given to every aspect of this property. AMAZING!!! Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lake, Location & House

Had a wonderful week at the Lake! Great house, beautiful interior, everything we needed was there, plenty of space for our multi-generational family to spread out. Outside porches were amazing. Dock was a hit with our teens. Location was awesome. Overall, could not have had a better week to unwind. Easy to recommend to others looking for a taste of lake life. Check in/out was super easy & convenient. You won't be disappointed with the lake, home or location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Lake Adventure

The property was unreal and made our friends and family last summer hoorah weekend unbelievable. The location was perfect and the house immaculate. The house had everything you could need and more. The dock was incredible and the LilyPad a HUGE hit with the kids and adults! Thank you sooooo much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the Turtlehead Retreat home and appreciate having an opportunity to gather there with our family for the Thanksgiving holiday. There was plenty of space for multi-generational family members to socialize, prepare food, eat, and sleep. There were several gathering areas so that folks could pursue multiple activities and conversations simultaneously. The young adults appreciated separate seating areas (especially the lowest level) where they could watch football games or movies (and even set up and work through an escape room), without disturbing others. The kitchen was well-equipped, spacious, and functional. The large fridge/freezer plus 3 additional refrigerator/freezers in other areas made food storage very convenient. Large dining table. The multiple outdoor seating areas were very comfortable allowing one to enjoy beautiful views of the lake. Our family members all commented that they would love to stay again during the summer to enjoy the lakeside access. Thank you for sharing your house with our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
The home itself is gorgeous; it’s thoughtfully designed, with a layout that invites both relaxation and connection. The kitchen was impressively stocked, making it easy to settle in and cook without the usual scavenger hunt for utensils. The refrigerator space is unmatched— not only a generous main fridge, but three additional refrigerators/freezers in the garage. That said, the experience wasn’t without its quirks.Most notably, the internet was completely down for the entire duration of our stay (week). This wasn’t just a minor hiccup — it disrupted work schedules. Despite repeated outreach, the property management company did not resolve the issue.Furthermore, the property was surprisingly stingy on essentials. Each guest was allotted just one bath towel and one washcloth, which felt more hostel than high-end rental. Detergents were minimal — barely enough dish soap or laundry detergent for a multi-day stay. And the toilet paper and paper towels were rationed to one roll per bathroom, despite our week-long booking. It created an unnecessary inconvenience that could easily be remedied with a bit more generosity.Cleanliness was acceptable, but not impressive. While the main surfaces were tidy, we encountered spiders and roaches, and the curtains were visibly dirty.A particularly serious challenge occurred when a pot-filling spigot broke, causing continuous water flooding. The property management team struggled to identify the location of the main water shut-off valve.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2025
Unfortunately the location of this property doesn't have many internet options. The owner has tried a couple and Starlink is the best so far and even that isn't the best. We can only hope that something different comes to the area. Prior to guest stays we send an email stating what is provided with each stay. That email states there is only a starter roll of toilet paper for each bathroom and 1 roll of paper towels, in addition to other household items. It also states that only one set of towels is provided per guest. This is standard for all the properties I have ever stay at and for all the properties we manage. We try to prepare guests before they arrive so they will know what to bring. As for the hot water spigot, our plumber insisted that the spigot didn't just break. Someone had to put a fair amount of pressure on it for it to break the way that it did. The repair cost was over $1300 and we did not charge the guest for the damage. This is an extraordinary, high end home. I suppose we cannot always anticipate and meet everyone's expectations, but we will continue to try.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was beautiful and kitchen had everything you need. Great space for multiple families. The lake view was beautiful and the porches were great. Any issue that arose was promptly dealt with by the host. It was hard to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Stay on the Lake

The house is absolutely amazing. Seven bedrooms, each with a king bed. It's a house for adults - no bunks rooms - and that's exactly what we were looking for. Each level has it's own living area and deck. It was perfect in every way. Well stocked, well maintained. 5 stars+
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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