You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Tess’s cottage on the lake.
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. It’s secluded, quiet, stress reliever place on the lake. A short 100 yards walk brings you to a shared dock for lounging and swimming . The place awaits for your next memorable experience!
Property manager
Tessie Bannister
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Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 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
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
About the neighborhood
Prosperity, SC
What's nearby
Lake Murray - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
Dreher Island State Park - 36 min drive - 20.7 km
Newberry Opera House - 45 min drive - 34.6 km
Newberry College - 46 min drive - 35.6 km
Crooked Creek Park - 47 min drive - 27.3 km
Getting around
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
Fiddler Blues on Lake Murray - 21 min drive
Buckaroos Bar & Grill - 28 min drive
Waterdog Cafe - 35 min drive
Hollow Creek Distillery - 35 min drive
Charlie's Fisherman's Wharf - 35 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Tess’s cottage on the lake.
pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Tess’s cottage on the lake.
?
Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Tess’s cottage on the lake.
?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Tess’s cottage on the lake.
located?
Situated in Prosperity, this cottage is steps from Lake Murray and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Dreher Island State Park. Dreher Island and Carter & Holmes Orchids are also within 20 mi (32 km).
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Tess’s cottage on the lake.
Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10
Overall the stay was great! Looking forward to booking again in the near future.
Kyle b.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Great time
Mike H.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10
Nice place
Denise M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Great location and easy access to the lake. We had a blast during our short stay.
Russell U.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
Loved the screen in porch and only a few steps from the lake. The kitchen has everything you'll need to make a meal. I'll definitely be back.
Lametria S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
We enjoyed our stay here. The house was well kept and equipped to easily cook meals. Our communication with the homeowner was amazing! She responded quickly and was more than willing to help when we needed to reschedule.
Todd C.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Very nice property. Nice lady and easy to commu icate with. We loved it and will definitely stay here every time we come to Murray to fish. Thanks Tessie.
Mary Ann S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Was clean and cute
Bernadette D.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
Enjoyed everything
ROBERT K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Great location and house for a fishing getaway. Clean and easy access to the lake.
Brian B.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
This was a business trip more than pleasure - wish we would have had time to enjoy the amenities more. Very nice accommodations.
Lynda H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
This was a great place to stay, and the owner, who is nothing short then top notch very quiet and we totally enjoyed our stay. We definitely will be back.
Randy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10
The property was clean and very well maintained. Very comfortable and private. Well stocked with kitchen necessities. We would definitely stay there again.
David B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10
Me and a buddy were in town for the Bassmaster Kayak Tourney. This was the perfect place for two people. Clean, centrally located...couldnt ask for more!
Mike E.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
10/10
Very nice literally on the water nice people.
Paul G.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Nice house. Clean. Great dock and ramp. Nice, quiet cove.
J.E.B. H.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
This house was perfect for us - very clean and very nice - easy access to house and lake !! Home owner was wonderful to work with !! I'm looking forward to going back again !!
Brian R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10
Tess was great to work with! She was great with communication and making sure all needs were met. Her property was beautiful! We will def be back!!
elise w.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10
Cottage was fine for adult fisherman. Quiet neighborhood. Plenty of parking for boats. Ramp was kind of hard to access. Wanted to watch football Game but didn't have local channels. Overall Good experience.
danny c.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
Tessie provided a comfortable place to rest between fishing days. Her accommodation included a nice safe parking area for our boat. We came in late and left early the next morning, she worked well with us on our tight schedule.
Phillip H.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
8/10
We enjoyed our stay very much. It was very quiet which is what we were going for. Communication with owner was prompt. Only complaint would be the bed was not comfortable and really needs to be replaced. It was very droopy. There are some animals as next door neighbors which was pleasantly surprising.
Danielle R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
The only thing lacking in this secluded getaway cottage is a sign over the door to tell you that you've arrived. Hint: if you're looking at a goat, turn around! The host very prompt ly answered when I called. Loved it!
Mary K.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
Accommodations excellent. Extremely safe and secure. Beds comfortable. Very clean. Boat parking in driveway is a little tight. Use caution when looping through from right to left. Best option is to enter left side of loop, pull through, and then back into carport. Excellent cover to keep boat under with lights for working on equipment in the evenings. Overall great place close to ramps.
Robert V.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
6/10
I can’t review this property because I didn’t get to stay here. I don’t want to give her a bad review but I can’t give 5 stars because I don’t know. I had to stay at another property that didn’t have what I wanted so I cut my trip short. The other house had fleas in it, and chickens right outside the front door that started crowing at 3am.
Kevin T.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
Even if I wrote a book about my stay(s) at Tesse's properties I don't think I would fairly describe all that was good about my accomodations and the welcoming warmth and kindness of Tesse. Her properties are beautiful, clean and maintained. I was so pleased, in fact, that on very short notice, I called Tesse to see if there was any way she could accommodate me for two more nights. This was on my way back home to Cleveland, this time she put me up in a Cottage and it was perfect in all ways. I would recommend Tesse and her properties to anyone, and in fact already have.