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Beautiful & Spacious with Hot Tub, Game Room & More. Large Yard Near the Dam!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor spa tub
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Marina
Exterior
Experience the ultimate lakefront retreat at Lake Murray Paradise, where you can enjoy expansive views of the lake from almost every window. With 3 decks, a dock, and a cement launch area to enter the water and launch kayaks, this property offers endless opportunities for outdoor fun. Unwind in the hot tub or relax by the fire pit with wood provided.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful & Spacious with Hot Tub, Game Room & More. Large Yard Near the Dam!

Enjoy the full lake adventure which include 4 Kayaks, paddles and life jackets and MANY other included amenities.
Our property is a lake front paradise with almost 1 acre for your pleasure on Lake Murray, near the dam on the Lexington side. We are as close to Columbia and Lexington as you can possibly be on Lake Murray. Our LOCATION is 15 minutes from downtown Columbia and 5 minutes from Lexington and any kind of shopping you may need. Most of the other locations on Lake Murray are 45 minutes to an hour or more to Columbia and other attractions.

We are on a peninsula with lake views from almost every window. The second story makes for an expansive view and feeling, especially from your private upstairs deck. The lake front outside area consists of a swimming area with floats, lifejackets, beach chairs and fire pit with wood provided. As well as 3 decks, 1 dock, a cement launch area to enter the water and launch the Kayaks. We have a large, beautiful yard with swings, hammock, cornhole, croquet, bocce ball, kayaks, grills, tables and chairs along with big screen TV for the sports lover. What more can you ask for!

We have a large deck with a HOT TUB, two grills (propane and charcoal) for cooking out, as well as kayaks, floats, life jackets, towels and beach chairs included.
You have a private entrance and stairs with a large private upper deck to the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath suite with Open Kitchen Living Area. The entire upstairs is your private paradise with views of the lake.
The upstairs has 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bath. There are black out drapes for those who want to sleep in or take a nap during the day.
The large Open living room includes a full kitchen and game room area and a big screen TV, Firestick, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, WII with games, DVD player, movies, games, foosball table, pool table, ping pong table, Chess and checkerboard table.
The living room area has comfortable furniture with a leather reclining couch, chair and love seat. There is a breakfast nook with seats window overlooking lake. We also have a high top table with seats.

There is a King-sized bed with foam mattress cover and pad in the large master bedroom.
The living area has a large leather reclining couch and big screen TV.
There is sitting area with a window overlooking the lake.
The 2nd. bedroom has a queen bed.
A queen-size blow-up mattress and a single-sized blow-up mattress are available which could easily fit in the master bedroom or the open living area.
Fresh clean linens are on the beds with extra sheets, blankets and pillows. Fresh clean towels in your private bathroom. As well as shampoo, conditioner, body wash and more. Iron and Ironing board in closet. Hair dryers in bathroom drawer.

Outside we have swings, tables and chairs to hang out and have a cold beer or a glass of wine and relax and enjoy the beauty. Our yard is beautiful with lush green grass and a large variety of flowers blooming in spring and summer.

We have a dock on our property for docking your boat or fishing or just hanging out.
There is a marina 2 blocks away to launch your boat.
We have plenty of parking in the front of the house for your boat trailer.
We have a fire pit for your enjoyment.
You can view the boats coming and going from the very popular marina right across the cove from us while you sit on the swings, the dock or tables and chairs. They can be interesting and entertaining at times.
We have a pest control service, so that it is virtually MOSQUITO FREE. Which makes a BIG difference in your enjoyment of property.

NOTE: WE LIVE DOWNSTAIRS And will probably be there during your stay. We offer hospitality that you will not get through a rental company. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have about the area.
The yard and downstairs deck space is shared with us. We are social people.
We are also happy to respect your privacy is that is your preference. We have a Big Screen TV outside by the lake under the garage building awning for watching any sports you may want.
Coffee maker with Coffee, creamer and sugar and will be set up for your enjoyment upstairs. We also provide green tea and oatmeal.

We will host boat outings for reasonable additional fees. My husband is a licensed Captain and we will take you out on a Sunset and or Purple Martin cruise as well as cruising around the dam or to any of the marinas and restaurants on the lake.

The Purple Martin Cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime viewing of purple martins at one of North America’s largest purple martin roosts. During summer evenings, hundreds of thousands of purple martins travel to the 12-acre Doolittle Island in Lake Murray to nest. This little island attracts hundreds of thousands of bird enthusiasts to witness this unparalleled event. We offer excursions to our guests for this cruise which include circling the island and then anchoring the boat swimming and floating in the water while the birds fly overhead and the sunsets. It is quite beautiful.

There are many good restaurants close by. Travinia's Italian Restaurant, O'Hara's Irish Pub, Keg Cowboy, Catch and many more. LJ's Par & Grill has good food and a driving range with live music most nights. Libby's is good for sandwiches and beer. Myobi's Junior Express Japanese is one of my favorites. Lizards Thicket is good for country cooking, breakfast, Lunch and dinner.
If you want any snacks or adult beverages. There is a Dollar General two blocks away and a Super Wal-Mart and all other stores are less than two miles. Lexington Discount Beverages have the best prices for adult beverages and it less that 2 miles away.

The use of the Kayaks are included at no fee.

The Lake Murray dam which is less than 1/2 mile from us is great for walking, running or biking. It has a beautiful view.
Popular attractions are: Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Congaree National Park, University of South Carolina, Fort Jackson, Saluda Shoals Park, Gibson Pond and more!.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Bodyboard
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Remove shoes when you enter.
Additional People are NOT ALLOWED on the premises. There will be a $35 fee per person per Day/Night if violated.
No Parties No Events No more than 4 people allowed on property. Children are not allowed in the hot tub.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Owner needs to know breed and lb of pet. No puppy

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Young children must supervised at all times.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside only.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Lake Murray Paradise Lake Front Upstairs Home House
Lake Murray Paradise Lake Front Upstairs Home
Lake Murray Paradise Lake Front Upstairs Home House
Lake Murray Paradise Lake Front Upstairs Home
Murray Paradise Front Upstairs

About the neighborhood

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Lexington, SC

What's nearby

  • Lake Murray - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Murray Public Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Saluda Shoals Park - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Columbiana Centre - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 19 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 20 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪LJ’s Par and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful & Spacious with Hot Tub, Game Room & More. Large Yard Near the Dam! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beautiful & Spacious with Hot Tub, Game Room & More. Large Yard Near the Dam!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful & Spacious with Hot Tub, Game Room & More. Large Yard Near the Dam!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful & Spacious with Hot Tub, Game Room & More. Large Yard Near the Dam! located?

This family-friendly Lexington vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Murray and Lake Murray Public Park. Lexington Marketplace and Lexington Square are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Beautiful & Spacious with Hot Tub, Game Room & More. Large Yard Near the Dam! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon A.

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

Short stay

Great stay, every thing was easy, clean and as advertised! We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

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

Comfort and Quiet Relaxing Place

Beautiful home with plenty to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William P., Kentucky

Awesome accommodations & view.

We had a great time. We had plenty of room and the accommodations were great. Highly recommended place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G., Del Mar, Ca

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

Paradise at the Lake

We had a fantastic stay at the lake house. Our dog was in paradise. The beds were very comfy , and the hosts were incredibly kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Mary Jo B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good but no washer and dryer

The place is on the water and has many nice features but the lack if a washer and dryer is important for any family to take note of
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Short stay

One night stay with my husband and a friend to attend an event in town. Convenient location, friendly host, clean property. There was even coffee in the unit for our morning cup of joe with a lake view!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Riverside Zoo Trip

We just needed a place to stay near family in Lexington so that we could all spend a day at the zoo together. Worked out well!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

patty o.

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

Truly loved the inside decor / superb beds and excellent kitchen

A bit disappointed that no direct view of Lake Murphy from the interior of the apartment and just a tiny view from side deck. Otherwise perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Cute second floor apartment

The two bedroom apartment was perfect for our stay as we were here to watch college baseball . I suppose if the weather was warmer, taking a boat on the lake would be great . Perfect location to the Lexington Baseball Stadium .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Great location and excellent accomodations

This property is in a quiet cove with easy access to Columbia, Lexington, and Irmo by land and the best part of the lake for water play. The owners went out of their way to ensure we had everything we wanted. The beds were comfy, the kitchen had everything we needed, and there were lots of unexpected extras. We all enjoyed the pool table, yard games, plenty of seating inside and out, and even Alexa. Quite the setup; this place has it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Awesome House!

This house is great! Had my dog and college age son. Plenty of room for larger groups. The hosts are super nice and we barely saw them. Lots of time and energy put into this backyard oasis. House was extremely clean! Will definitely rent again next year if back in town for baseball. Very accessible to Lexington County Baseball Complex.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee L.

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

Great hosts, very peaceful to relax and so much to see within an hour's drive.

Kerry and Randy were very warm, welcoming and helpful. Even the neighbors were great. The unit was very comfortable, beds/linens were comfy soft. We enjoyed our conversations with Kerry and Randy and will be back sometime to see our daughter at USC! It's just 20 minutes from USC! You must see sunset at the damn, beautiful sunset. See you soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Needed way more time

We will be back. Loved everything about this place. Beautiful. I surely didn’t want to leave. Just what I’m looking for 🥰 Thank you so mush for your hospitality. I’m coming back I want to get on your lake
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Shonda W.

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

Enjoy

It was a beautiful property. Kerri and Randy are very nice. They have a lot of outdoor seating it’s a little worn, but we spent most our time on the “porch” swing and single swing suspended between two beautiful trees. It was HOT HOT the week we were there and we followed the instructions on keeping the curtains pulled and had no trouble keeping cool. We did not float in the dock area but drove 1/2 mile down the road to the state park beach. We took advantage of the Purple Martin boat ride at sunset. Kerri and Randy joined us in the water to watch them and answered lots of questions. We enjoyed our little get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Beautiful home, great hosts!

Our week at Randy and Kerri's lake house was just great. They lived up to the positive reviews already posted, and we really enjoyed getting to know them. The property is very nice, and as promised, it was as spotless and we'll equipped, including some nice little touches like plush towels and spa quality shampoo and conditioner. The beds were comfortable and the linens fresh and crisp. In all, it would rival many four and five star hotels I've experienced. No complaints at all! We really enjoyed the use of the boat and jet skis, and were able to ride out to "Bomb Island" to see the hundreds of thousands of Purple Martins as they came to roost. Quite a spectacular sight. The weather was great even though it was a hot SC week, but in the cool of the mornings and evenings it was perfect. Had fun in the back yard playing Cornhole, and the kayaks were just the thing on a hot day. Randy and Kerri, thanks for a great time! We'll be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Adam N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
I obviously didn’t read the details. After seeing all the commercials about rent your own house, I never thought anyone would be staying in the house with us. A family emergency came up and I need a place in Lexington asap and did not take my time saw the location and jumped. My fault there.On top of sharing the house they had conflicting information from the owners. They say they are social but you cannot have a friend or family stop by without a charge. So you can socialize with them???? Complaints about noise so you have to take off your shoes. So playing pool or games was not inviting because we didn’t want to be loud. The hot tub is right outside their part of the house. Seemed creepy to get in with someone right inside.Nice people but not what I thought I was getting.I Will not use VrBo again: they got me to try it with the promise of the whole house on tv. Lies lies lies. But we got coach Saban and his wife lol on our first experience.Will stick to rental companies in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

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

Destination Wedding over Memorial Day Weekend

We came to Lexington for a wedding and chose to stay on the Lake and enjoy our Memorial Day long weekend. Our hosts Kerri and Randy were excellent! We enjoyed the views, the sunsets, hot tub, and their beautiful back yard.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank A B.

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

Stayed for Masters Wednesday

Perfect place for our needs and more. Stayed with a friend and my two kids for the Masters. About one hour from the gates of Augusta National, this place is perfect for that purpose. The place is also very welcoming and clean, with some very nice people hosting. The hot tub in the backyard was perfect after walking a marathon at the Masters. Thanks for hosting us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great Location

The place was as advertised. Quiet corner of the lake. I wish we had more time, there is plenty to do. The town of Lexington is an awesome place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominick L.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget S.

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

Comfortable and clean

Home was as described with nice little extras like ziploc bags and shampoo/conditioner/body wash. Beds were super comfortable. The weather didn’t cooperate to enjoy the lake much but it looked nice. Home was darker than I expected (maybe that’s helpful in the heat of summer though) and smelled like moth balls even after we opened all the windows. Host was communicative and allowed us to check in early which I appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

hello s.

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

Just Right

clean good location quiet comfortable bed & furniture well stocked kitchen no hassles
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Beautiful lakeside setting

We had the entire top floor of a beautiful lakeside home! Easy access to Columbia and to Congaree National Park. Kayaking was also available.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Greg G.

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

Clean and convenient

Very convenient, close to the dam. Dock available for boating. Perfect for a quick get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Quiet and clean!

We had a restful stay in Columbia here - Kellie and Randy had labeled everything so clearly and had coffee and creamer and some incidentals available so that was nice. The neighborhood was quiet and we rested well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024