"Off The Mainland" Lake front home with private dock & optional pontoon rental

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9195 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Enjoy the area

Chapin, SC

Lake Murray1 min walk
Dreher Island State Park12 min drive
Crooked Creek Park14 min drive
Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bonus room

1 Double Futon

Guest Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest bath- lower

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Check out this newly renovated beauty with amazing views! The home is located on a peninsula! When you arrive by driving over the land bridge, the euphoria of a memorable vacation about to begin will overwhelm you! And yes, we do allow you pups (max 2) with a one time pet fee.

"Off The Mainland" is the best way to describe this true waterfront vacation getaway on beautiful Lake Murray. Swim or fish from your private dock, then kick your feet up on the picturesque deck among a beautiful landscape with amazing lake views.

Start your mornings with a cup off coffee (k cup or pot) from a dining room with a charming wood table large enough for everyone and a perfect view or on the new second floor balcony, or on the downstairs covered patio, or the open deck! Then hit the lake enjoying paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming, fishing and lounging, or you can choose to include a private pontoon boat delivered to your dock!

Enjoy the outdoor grilling area near the private covered boat ramp, then grab your favorite beverage and light a fire in a stone pit close to the waters edge. Or, hit the living room or bonus/game room and enjoy smart TV's, a good book at the recliner positioned with an incredible lake view (warning, the view will distract you from your book!) or the indoor fireplace with a remote control. The updated kitchen is well equipped and ready for the chef in your group. We've even added a fosse ball table and a stand up arcade for all to enjoy! There's even a bar seat card table.

When its time to turn in, you can choose from the 3 bedrooms, one boasting a queen bed and the other has a bunk bed with a queen and twin mattress. The master suite boasts a king size bed with amazing lake views and a large private bathroom. There is also a pull out couch in the top floor game room that will have you waking to views that will make you think you are still dreaming.

During your stay at 'Off The Mainland", you are sure to experience exactly what you were looking for when planning your perfect lake life getaway!

Property manager

Bomb Island Vacation Rentals, LLC

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

$500 fee if party discovered (more than 15 people)

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

$250 if pet discovered

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$300 if smoking discovered

Up to two dogs are now allowed. Sorry- no cats. Failure to pay pet fee of $150.00 will result in a $400.00 fee if a pet is found on property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chapin

Located in Chapin, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and Three Rivers Greenway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Murray and Dreher Island State Park. Irmo Community Park and Anchor Lanes are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Chapin, SC

What's nearby

Lake Murray - 1 min walk
Dreher Island State Park - 12 min drive
Crooked Creek Park - 14 min drive
Columbiana Centre - 28 min drive
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 35 min drive

Getting around

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 14 min drive
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - 14 min drive
Higher Ground Char House - 15 min drive
Farm Boys BBQ - 13 min drive
La Fogata Mexican Restaurant - 10 min drive

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

esther s.

12 April 2024

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

lake murray

a fabulous house on the lake in a friendly neighborhood. the kids loved playing outside, fishing from the dock, making a fire in the evening for marshmallows, and the variety of games for inside play. beware of the downstair shower. the shower door can be tricky to open sometimes, especially for short people.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L., Fayetteville

6 September 2023

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

Family Labor Day Vacation

Great spot for a family vacation. The neighbors are friendly and because the house is in a small cove, it feels secluded and very quiet. We had three cars and a truck pulling a bass boat and there was more than enough room to park. The house was surprisingly able to accommodate our party of seven without any problems. The firepit was rustic but worked like a charm for a beautiful lakeside fire each night. The property manager was very communicative and quick to give advice and help with every issue we had. Highly recommend this VRBO to other families!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie E., Davison, Michigan

21 August 2023

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

Great house and location

The house had the most amazing views, beautiful dock and we rented a pontoon from them too. House has nice furnishings, comfortable beds with good linens and plenty of nice fluffy towels. Great communication and help from them as well.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 August 2023

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

Can’t wait to go back!

We had such a great time! The house was perfect for us! Was clean. Everything worked. Responsiveness from the property manager was excellent and a pleasure to work with! Would certainly stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor A.

12 August 2023

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

Great house, peaceful, great views

We had the best time. Everything was perfect. The property manager was super responsive. Gorgeous house with wonderful view.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bomb Island Vacation Rentals, LLC

Bomb Island Vacation Rentals, LLC, is a small family owned company with a passion to help others enjoy the lake we call home. We offer a no pressure experience and a vast amount of local knowledge to help you create memories to last a lifetime. From recommending a restaurant for a special event, to distances to USC, Ft. Jackson and the River Banks Zoo, to adding a boat rental delivered to your dock that you can use dawn to dusk- we have you covered! We also now allow up to 2 dogs per stay with a 1 time pet fee- not per dog. This pet fee allows us to cover minor incidentals that may occur as a result of the pet(s) visiting, and compensate our cleaning team for additional time spent removing pet hair, dander, etc.... Sorry, only dogs allowed- no cats. Lastly, if you are bringing or even adding a pet last minute, let us know and we will work with you! Unfortunately due to the amount of time it takes to collect unpaid pet fees, anyone found to have brought in a pet without the fee being paid will have to incur additional processing expenses that will make the pet fee $400.00 instead of the original $150.00.

Why they chose this property

If the descriptions and pictures aren't enough, let's talk location! You feel like your out in the country at this amazing home, but really your 5 minutes from restaurants, bars, shopping, gas, grocery stores, and the small town southern charm of Chapin. Just 35 minutes to Columbia and USC, and less than10 minutes off the highway, this home has it all.
If that's not enough, lets talk wildlife! It's located about 20 minutes by boat from famous Bomb Island where you can watch Purple Martins roost by the thousands in the summer, or watch a Heron or Egret grab dinner near the shore, or a Hawk or Bald Eagle glide over the water! Yes, we said a Bald Eagle! Feel free to google Purple Martins of Lake Murray- you'll be shocked.

What makes this property unique

When driving to the home, you will cross a land bridge- literally the lake IS the shoulder on both sides of the road! Straight ahead you will see this amazing up to date incredible vacation paradise with a private dock, fire pit on the water, deck on the water, balcony on the water, grilling area on the water! Even your car will share in your amazing lake front view during your stay! There is also a small private beach area, you guessed it, on the water! We also have a private covered boat launch in the driveway if you want to bring your own water toys. The home includes floats, extra chairs, and games like cornhole that you can put in the yard, you guessed it, near the water!