Couldnât ask for a better host a better place to enjoy your weeks vacation with beautiful views First time ever doing a place like this, I would recommend this to anyone
This lakeside cottage was perfect for relaxing at Lake Murray. The home was was well maintained. The owners were very accommodating. Next time we get to the lake we will try to stay here again.
We stayed here with our kids (5 and 7) and parents. This property is in the absolute best location on the lake and stocked with everything you needâŠ. Kitchen and bathroom essentials as well as fun water activities!
The owners are the nicest folks and very responsive!
We will be back and absolute recommend this place!
Beautiful property beautiful house beautiful area out standing that all I can say is just Wow what a sunset view off the back deck couldn't ask for anything better can't wait to reserve it again if John will have us
Our family of five thoroughly enjoyed our week here! We usually pack the entire house up but found upon arrival the house had so many things to use: fully stocked kitchen and extra cooking gadgets, kayaks and paddle board, board games, extra pillows, etc! The view of evening Sunsets is amazing. We will be booking again in the future!!
Our family truly enjoyed our time at the lake. This home is well stocked with everything you need to feel âat home.â The House is very clean and spacious. Our daughters enjoyed the room downstairs which gave them a bit of privacy as well. John and Becky are both pleasant to work with. Our family will definitely come back!
Canât say enough wonderful things about our stay at the Brooksâ house on Lake Murray. It had everything we could possibly need, and that is saying a lot especially since we were there for Thanksgiving. The Brooks went out of their way to make us feel comfortable, and little details such as flowers at the front door, extra wood for the fireplace, chocolates in the candy dish, and a note telling us where to find additional things all made it feel as if we were visiting family. The view onto the lake was gorgeous. We will be sure to return again in the near future!
Our family was in town for our son's wedding. House was exactly as advertised with plenty of space for 6 adults and 2 small dogs. Fantastic amenities for lake fun. Amazing neighbors who are so welcoming and helpful. John, the owner, was terrific and so generous with a time extension allowing time for wedding prep and a Mother's Day celebration. We really appreciated how great John was to work with and that he stayed in communication with us throughout our stay. We would love to make a return trip!
This was our second time renting this house and we loved it. John and Becky have thought of everything you may need for a relaxing stay. The area is quiet, views fantastic. We know the area well and I don't know that there is a better house, location, amenities, cost or overall experience that you could rent on the lake. Highly recommended and when back in SC this is the house we will plan to stay at! Thank you to the Brooks! PS, we love all the terrier/Wofford items.
Canât be beat, water front and on a little island!! Home has a great layout, dining and sun room that lead out to a large deck with a grill and outside dining. Really nice downstairs bedroom with full bath, and laundry room. Plenty of lake toys to use along with paddle board, kayaks, floating mat, etcâŠ
Dock is great for keeping your boat, there is a boat ramp that can be a little tricky to use or you can put in at the marina just a short drive away and drive your boat to the house. Home overlooks a large cove perfect for boating, tubing, skiing, etc and can easily boat to several restaurants on the lake.
Cute house with all the amenities in a gorgeous location.
Family of 5 adults spent Thanksgiving week visiting our USC daughter. The house had everything I needed to prepare and serve a full Thanksgiving dinner. The views out of every window on Amenity Island are serene and beautiful. The drive to USC campus was about 30 minutes and pretty easy. There was plenty of room for the 5 of us but 2 beds are in a basement bedroom that requires you to walk outside to access the main section of the house which was a bit awkward but fine for our adult kids. John was a wonderful host.
Great lakehouse! Lake Murray was lovely and peaceful with fish jumping and birds calling..
John and Becky are so accommodating and responsive. We came with another couple and the accommodations were comfortable, perfect for lake time away. The back deck, front sitting area outside, the sunroom offered variety. And lake toys and floats were plentiful.. We became very comfortable there. The lakehouse is located near restaurants with several nearby towns to explore including Columbia. On a rainy day we toured the State Capitol and visited the SC Museum...well worth it! The 4 D Theatre experience was an addition that was fun and unique. Simply Southern Gifts in Irmo was a cute shop.
We were quite happy with our experience and would definitely return.
In general: The home is very well cared for and well stocked with necessities ++. They have tons of cooking supplies not only for the kitchen but for grilling as well as preparing for large crowds. And the toys for boating and lake swimming are added added bonus as well. The dock is well kept and where we spent most of our time.
Bedrooms in the home are large and spacious and the basement suite is perfect if you are vacationing with grown/flown children and their SOs. We went to the basement at night and left them upstairs. For boaters: The dock is perfect for docking your boat and the ramp is solid and long (plenty of ramp in the water to back down in as far as you need). There is some skill needed to back down the driveway to access the dock; but doable. We loved the quick access of having the ramp on property. Can't recommend this property enough!
We planned a family and close friends' getaway to Lake Murray, SC, months in advanceâseven months, to be exact. The anticipation was well worth it, largely thanks to John, who was beyond reasonable in accommodating our needs.
The island itself was a tranquil escape. There was ample room around Johnâs family home, providing the perfect setting for relaxation and outdoor activities. The layout of the property was well thought out, offering plenty of space for both indoor comfort and outdoor fun.
One of the highlights for us was the ramp, which worked excellently for our personal boat. It made accessing the lake incredibly convenient and allowed us to maximize our time on the water without any hassle.
Our group, known as the 411Marine family, makes it a tradition to travel to different lakes each year. So far, Lake Murray has undoubtedly ranked #1 on our list. The combination of stunning scenery, serene atmosphere, and exceptional hospitality from John and his family made this trip unforgettable.
A heartfelt thank you to John and his family for allowing us the privilege to stay with them. Lake Murray will certainly be a cherished memory for all of us.
Highly recommended!
We wanted to do something beyond renting hotel rooms in Columbia, as we planned for my sonâs graduation from University of South Carolina. Renting a cottage on Lake Murray, 25 min away seemed like a way make this an extra special occasion, graduation and vacation.
As first-time renters, online, we were curious about how everything would go. I am so pleased to say that our experience exceeded our expectations. I can recommend working through VRBO and HIGHLY recommend renting this, Lake Murray Island Cottage In Fantastic Location.
Working with John was a breeze from the very beginning. And as our travel date approached he provided crystal-clear instructions about how to get into the house.
The house itself is immaculate and comes with more âstuffâ than we have in our own home. When we looked for the iron, we found it and a clothing steamer!
Throughout the house every drawer is labeled and directions are clear for accessing Wi-Fi, running the dishwasher and the washing machine, etc.
The roomy deck looks out over Lake Murray and is a perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee or evening drink. Even better is enjoying those beverages on the dock over the serene lake.
We made use of the kayaks and paddle board, too.
Food Lion and CVS are a short drive to stock-up as needed.
Our favorite place for a meal was Higher Ground Char House, which John recommended. 10 min drive. Absolutely loved the wings and the burgers were tremendous. The Char House even has a playground among the outside
Could not have asked for a more wonderful place to enjoy a fall vacationâhouse and amenities were amazing, wonderful location close to restaurants and needed stores, fantastic location on the lake itself with beautiful views, host John was so nice and helpful. I would definitely want to stay here again!
The owner makes contact before your stay with all the important information and answers any questions or concerns.
The house was very clean and well stocked with cookware it also had outdoor grills.
The house has a great view of the lake from the back deck and on the front porch.
The neighborhood is very quiet and very little traffic. We all felt like it is a very safe place to stay.
This was are second year in a row staying at the house and hopefully itâs not our last.
The owner was awesome. He communicated by phone calls, e-mails, and meeting us when we arrived. Hurricane Ian Came thur while we were there the owner called to check on us which was very thoughtful. The house was very clean, well stocked with any thing you would need. We stay once a year for our vacation at the lake and this place was our favorite. My husband loved the house and the views of the lake which was visible from the front porch and back deck. We look forward to staying again.
This was from the beginning booking last year until now has been a pleasant experience. Owners are incredible- house is fantastic- one of the most peaceful places we have ever been. We rented for a family weekend to visit our university of South Carolina student and football festivities. We will definitely be returning ! Thank you for a great experience!
This house was incredible. We stayed a few days to get our daughter settled at UofSC. The property is amazing. Everything you need and the views! Wow! Coffee on the deck in the morning. Cocktails at night. The ambiance is incredible. Sleeping at night is so quiet with the sounds of owls every once in a while. If youâre considering, jump on it! We canât wait to go back. Hosts are fantastic as well. Highly recommend.
This was such an AMAZING place to stay at! It was clean and ready to go upon arrival. The space was perfect as our 4 kids also need their own space at times just like they do at home. There is easy access to the lake and the lake gear was perfect to use. There is a nice yard as well to play yard games and to have campfires. This was a perfect place to vacation at for family time and also has a very nice neighborhood.
John and Becky Brooks live in Blythewood SC and spend as much time as possible at this Lake Murray paradise. We personally manage and care for the property and look forward to continually upgrading it for our guests and for ourselves.
We are both in residential real estate sales and property management in the Greater Columbia area.
This has been a vacation home for the Brooks family since 1988. We have enjoyed it and hosted friends here for the past 28 years and now for the first time have decided to offer it for vacation rental to share with other families.
Deep water with big views yet protected enough to safely swim and keep boats at the dock.
Convenient location to Columbia. Nice surroundings with 11 homes on a private island with causeway. Huge Oak trees provide shade on the lake side and there is plenty of sunny manicured lawn area as well.