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Lake Log Cottage: Summer and Fall times are available.

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Fire Pit
Property grounds
View from the water's edge.
Living Room
Wood burning fireplace with wet bar to the left.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Gilbert, SC
  • Place, Shull Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Summer Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Gibson Road Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lake Log Cottage: Summer and Fall times are available.

The Guinea Nest is a beautiful log home on a wooded lot with big water views, ideal for a family vacation, weekend getaway, or a fishing trip. A large, partially covered deck overlooks the spacious lawn, waterfront, dock, and two to five miles of Lake Murray's gorgeous open water. The deck also has a picnic table as well as a smaller table and chairs to enjoy an outdoor lunch or moonlight dinner. There is plenty of additional seating if you want to just sit back, relax, and enjoy the day.

An indoor wood-burning fireplace makes for a cozy setting when the weather is chilly. An outdoor fire pit at the water's edge is another option to enjoy a mild or cool evening.

The dock includes a bench for seating, umbrellas and plenty of area to sunbathe, two sets of stairs for easy access to and from the water for swimming, and water deep enough to handle your motorboat. There is a two-person canoe with paddles and two paddle boards for your enjoyment.

Our home is on the quiet side of the lake with minimal boat traffic and only a few neighbors. It has a southern view which means no blinding afternoon sun.

Only 45 minutes from Columbia and the University of South Carolina, 50 minutes from Fort Jackson and 60 minutes from Augusta National Golf Club (home of the Masters Tournament), the Guinea Nest is perfect for a graduation celebration, USC sports, or trip to the Masters. We’re also just 3 miles from Southern Oaks event center and a 20 minute boat ride to Dreher Island state park.

Yes, we are dog friendly (fee required) Check in time is 4:00 PM and check out is 10:00 AM. However, if no one is checking out or in on the days you arrive or depart, these times might be flexible.

"Clearly, the energy of love and family is strong and powerful here. We all felt it immediately upon entering the house." - This comment from a guest in a hand-written note exemplifies how we feel about the Guinea Nest and hope you will too.

Note: should cancellation occur, I will offset any forfeiture if we are able to book another guest.

Sorry, no events (such as wedding parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties).

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only; a $50 pet fee isrequired.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

Gilbert

Located in Gilbert, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lexington County Museum and Village Square Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Village Shopping Center and Northlake Village. Lexington Leisure Center and Saluda Shoals Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Gilbert, SC

What's nearby

  • Shull Island - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Summer Lake - 11 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Town of Lexington Paw Park - 15 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Gibson Road Park - 16 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Ball Park Road Recreation Center - 16 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Boho Pizza And brew - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles Famous Chicken 'N Biscuits - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Log Cottage: Summer and Fall times are available. pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Log Cottage: Summer and Fall times are available.?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Log Cottage: Summer and Fall times are available. on 11 May 2026 start from NZ$669, 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 Lake Log Cottage: Summer and Fall times are available.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Log Cottage: Summer and Fall times are available.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Log Cottage: Summer and Fall times are available.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Log Cottage: Summer and Fall times are available. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Murray and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Shull Island. Summer Lake and Bundrick Island are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great! Would go again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing! House was perfect not to mention the beautiful outdoor space. The sunsets and sunrise were breath taking over the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect for our family! Being able to have our dog with us was an absolute plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We so enjoyed our Thanksgiving Weekend at Guinea Nest on Lake Murray! Beautiful Home in the Perfect Setting with Gorgeous Sunrises! My Grands loved fishing and the Marshmallow Roasts! The Home was very clean and everything easy to operate! Thank you for our Fun Time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s the perfect spot for a family or good friends getaway. Bruce, the owner goes out of his way to make you feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is great! Beautiful back yard plenty of area for the kids to play and run around! Very quiet and relaxing. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

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

Beautiful Lake Murray Cabin

We loved our stay! The property was well cleaned and ready for us upon arrival. We will be renting again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property are beautiful. The cabin was immaculately clean inside and incredibly spacious. The deck, yard, dock, parking and fire pit were great for our needs. We really appreciate that we could have our dog there too. Bruce was great and very accommodating. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Winter Stay

The property was very nice and clean. Great views of the water. Perfect place to stay with family and enjoy the holidays.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Beautiful Property!!

Outstanding!! We absolutely loved it. Great house and great views of the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

What a great place!

Visited SC from VA and this location was lovely! Perfect cabin for a family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisa G.

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

Weekend stay

Found some relaxation on Lake Murray while visiting our son at U of SC. Lovely place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T.

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

Very nice

Very beautiful place will most definitely be booking again in the summer
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

Beautiful

This was a great location on the lake and beautiful log cottage. Everything was accurate on the description and exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Excellent all the way around!

This place was great! Everything was top notch!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our two families enjoyed this cabin for a lake weekend trip. The cabin is perfectly set up for two families. Our favorite part was the backyard and view of the lake. The yard was perfect for playing wiffle ball and soccer with the kids. The dock allowed us to use our rented pontoon throughout the weekend. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

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

Beautiful Cabin on the Lake!!!

This cabin was amazing! It was as advertised and more, the pictures don’t do it justice. It was very clean, comfortable, and spacious! I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Great Place to relax

We had a awesome time gathering with some old work colleague's. Great food, drinks, and place to stay. Would definitely return! Thanks Bruce!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

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

Great spot on the lake

Quiet and peaceful spot on Lake Murray, yet close enough to food and stores in Lexington and Columbia.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelm R.

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

Extremely pleasant place to stay

Easy
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

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

Perfect Home for Family Memories

Our family gathered to enjoy several days on Lake Murray. This home is very spacious, clean and the views of the lake are incredible. Home was clean and had all the amenities. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie S.

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

Beautiful Home

Beautiful home and beautiful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

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

Another Great Stay

This is the second time we have rented this house and it was as great as the first. The house is great for a family and the fireplace was perfect for the cold December days.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Perfect Holiday

This property was just as described. A perfect fit for our family gathering. It was clean, neat, and well appointed, and the property was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Beautiful property

Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Bruce Guignard

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Our parents purchased this property in 1961 so our family would have a vacation home to enjoy. We have many great memories as children here and have now made more memories with our own children and with our grandchildren.

The Guinea Nest was originally just a shack and a one-room, hand made log cabin. In 2007, we razed the old structures and built this new and updated log cabin so our families would have plenty of room to continue to grow together.

Why they chose this property

A great place to relax and play.

Languages:

English

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