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Island Trail's Sunset Cottage on Beautiful Lake Murray - Now with King Size bed!

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Chapin, SC
  • Lake Murray
    1 min walk
  • Hot Dog Express
    6 min drive
  • Columbia Station
    33 min drive
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    37 min drive

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About the area

Chapin

Located in Chapin, this cottage is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Lake Murray and 6 minutes from Lake Murray Golf Center. .This cottage is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Melvin Park and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Crooked Creek Park.

What's nearby

  • Lake Murray - 1 min walk
  • Columbiana Centre - 23 min drive
  • Dreher Island State Park - 28 min drive
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 30 min drive
  • University of South Carolina - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 33 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪San Jose Mexican Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Island Trail's Sunset Cottage on Beautiful Lake Murray - Now with King Size bed!

A warm and cozy cottage nestled in a bay of Lake Murray in Chapin, SC. This cottage is located on a peninsula of 16 homes on a quiet section of the lake and offers swimming in the lake or pool at the main house, as well as kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, hiking, shuffleboard, horseshoes, basketball, picklebball, picnic area with swings, fire pit on a sandy beach, and rocking chairs on the deck to view gorgeous sunsets in the evening!

Great striper bass fishing on Lake Murray with a fish cleaning station available for your use! Cottage has a newly renovated deck and dock with 2 adjoining boat ramps to launch and moor your own boat!

Shared watercraft includes 2 Pedal Kayaks, Canoe, Paddle Board, Floats, Children's 4 seat paddle boat, 15' bouncer on the lake when available.

Cottage has two bedrooms and sleeps 5, 1 full bath, living area with fantastic views of the lake through French doors, a full kitchen, a washer and dryer, and gray tile floors throughout. Internet, Apple TV, and Smart TV provided.

Bedroom 1:
Has French Doors opening onto a large deck with beautiful views of the lake. King size bed sleeps 2, 1 dresser, 2 nightstands with lamps, recliner love seat, pedestal lamp, coffee table with Tic, Tac, Toe game, side chair, clothes hanging rack, Apple TV, and DVD player.

Bedroom 2:
Sleeps 3 with Twin bed for an adult or child, and Bunk Bed for 2 children, 2 nightstands with lamps, dresser with large drawers, Smart TV, children's books, 2 lego tables w/legos, a few toys, french doors opening to the living space.

Living Space:
Recliner love seat with views of the lake and beautiful sunsets through french doors leading to the Deck and Dock, 2 end tables with lamps, 2 swivel barrel chairs, roll-top desk with chair, console table, open to the kitchen.

Kitchen:
Beautiful countertops with blue glass backsplash to the ceiling, red accent light over the sink, stove/oven, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, blender, pantry shelving, and kitchen table with chairs. Full set of dishes, glassware, silverware, pots and pans, casserole dishes, cooking utensils. Paper towels, dish soap, and scrubby provided.

Laundry:
Full sized stack Washer and Dryer. Laundry Soap and Bounce Sheets provided.

Bathroom:
Large walk in shower, high rise toilet with handicap bars, sink with granite counter and drawers below. Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, toilet paper, bath towels, wash cloths, Kleenex, and hand soap provided.

Deck:
Large newly renovated deck with rocking chairs and zero gravity loungers to provide relaxation while looking out over beautiful Lake Murray. Porch covers half of deck, round table with 5 chairs for enjoying outdoor dining. Two Boat ramps to launch your own boat and a newly renovated Dock for mooring.

Adjacent picnic area including 2 picnic tables and 4 children swings, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard court and swimming pool by main house, waterfall pond, water fountains throughout property, nearby woods for hiking, and sidewalks around the property for taking walks - especially in the evening when the night stars are abundant and shining brightly.

Parking:
Large driveway with free parking. Also can park on extra wide boat ramp when not in use. Garage parking upon special request if available.

Extras:
Use of propane grill upon request.
Crib, porta crib, or pack n play upon request. 2 day notice required - $50 set up charge for crib, $25 set up charge for porta crib or pack n play.
Highchair upon request if available.

***If more space is needed consider booking additional Guest Rooms in the Main House for an additional fee:

Property Listing #3312674 - Island's Sunset Gold Guest Room
This room has beautiful views of the lake through the large windows! It offers 1 queen bed (sleeps 2) with 2 nightstands, dresser, desk and chair by the windows, 2 side chairs, private bathroom, separate entrance to the rear porch, brand new carpeting, TV, no kitchen or laundry facilities, but has mini fridge and there are lots of local restaurant choices - $115 per night/2 night minimum - $764.96 for a week.

Property Listing # 3312176 - Island's Sunset Green Guest Room:
This room is perfect for a weekend getaway! It offers 1 queen bed (sleeps 2) with 2 nightstands and lamps, dresser, love set and foot stool with awesome views of the lake through the large windows, side table, 2 side chairs with end table, private bathroom, brand new carpeting, TV , separate entrance to the rear porch, no kitchen or laundry facilities, but has mini fridge and there are lots of local restaurant choices. Propane grill available upon request - $125 per night/2 night minimum - $800.03 per week

Property Listing # 3311929 - Island's Sunset Master Blue Guest Room:
This is the largest of the guest rooms and has many large windows with fantastic views of the lake and would be great for a romantic getaway! It has 1 king bed (sleeps 2) with 2 nightstands and lamps, curio cabinet, dresser with mirror, recliner, side table, two side chairs with table, full size desk and chair by the windows, small chest of drawers, brand new carpeting, wall mounted cable TV, private bathroom, and a separate exterior entrance to the rear porch. This room also has mini fridge/freezer/microwave combo and coffee maker. Paper goods, plasticware, paper towels provided, also propane grill available upon request - $150 per night/2 night minimum - $964.95 for week

These guest rooms all have their separate entrances to the rear porch of the main house. They can be used in addition to the cottage which has a full kitchen and laundry facilities. All guest bathrooms have toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, and soap/shower gel provided. Outdoor space/watercraft is same as listed for cottage.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Debra Lin Roberson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Island Trail's Sunset Cottage on Beautiful Lake Murray - Now with King Size bed! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danny B., Kinnelon

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Trail Sunset Cottage
The absolute very best stay while in the Columbia,SC-Lake Murray area. The owners D&D, are so welcoming, and make us feel like we are home! Fuve-Stsr stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend retreat
The properties in a beautiful location, beautiful sunsets and wonderful host
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend with friends
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sit and dream on porch
Could not ask for more
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly
Debra and Dennis were the most welcoming hosts. They have a beautiful property on Lake Murray with the several VRBO options. We stayed in their 2 bedroom cottage. We loved that it was right on lake Murray with a trampoline in the lake, and many different boat options. They also make their pool available to their VRBO guests. We had privacy to explore, yet they made themselves available when needed. Debra and Dennis have thought of everything a guest could need. I highly recommend this lake front property. Our family with a 2 year old and 12 year old enjoyed ourselves immensely. Thank you Debra and Dennis. You made our first VRBO stay very memorable and one we look forward to repeating. A 5 star stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathryn c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend on the lake
The Island Trails Cottage is super comfortable with so many "above and beyond" comforts of home added for guests both inside and outside. Literally, just bring your clothes. Hosts, Debra and Dennis could not be any nicer nor more accommodating. The property is immaculate and location perfect for our need of reconnecting with friends in the area. We were very appreciative of a private launch ramp, a safe place to dock our boat overnight and ideal spot for the trailer. We would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Custins week
Wonderful host, beautiful property, beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
This was an amazing stay! My family enjoyed it and there were lots of activities to keep the kids busy. The hosts were wonderful, helpful, and friendly. The rental was better than described online.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing long weekend stay
My family of 4 adults stayed in the Sunset Cottage and it was beyond our expectations. Our space was cozy, complete with a comfortable covered porch overlooking the lake. This part of the lake is especially quiet and peaceful. We had everything we needed and then some. Our stay included access to the inground pool and hot tub, in addition to lake access with kayaks and paddle boards. We arranged for a pontoon boat ride our last evening there. The sunset cruise was a perfect ending to a great long weekend. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
Pretty sunset and walk out the door and your on the lake
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break getaway, wonderful host and hostess
We had a wonderful time. Beautiful view wonderful sunset.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Perfection
We love Lake Murray and have been there several times. While we always have a great trip, this Sunset Cottage was the best! The pictures do not do it justice, it had everything we were looking for and more. It was extremely clean, comfortable and offered so many unexpected extras, it was the perfect week away. Thank you so much Debra and Dennis for sharing your beautiful property and for being you- your genuine thoughtfulness really made our trip the best yet:) We will be back, after this visit I can't imagine staying anywhere else. Take care, thanks again and see you soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melina G., Hartsville

Liked: Cleanliness
The Second time was a charm!
We had the best time staying at Debra and Dennis'...They are both very amazing at host and hostess! Our family will defiantly return time after time to visit them!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
The pictures do not do the property justice as it is mych
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
The owners made us feel like family! They have certainly created a paradise for themselves and their guests. The property and cottage are gorgeous. It’s in a perfect location. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S., Auburn

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible paradise vacation on Lake Murray
Wow! My husband, myself, and our two young children just spent a week here and our entire vacation exceeded our expectations! This place is absolutely amazing with so many things to do for us and the kids. Each day was filled with swimming in the pool and lake, kayaking, paddle boarding, and relaxing while having such a tranquil view of the lake. The cottage is adorable with plenty of space and even had activities for the kids too! Debra and Dennis are beyond the most amazing hosts you will find. They are incredibly sweet and accommodating. You can easily see the pride they have in making their home an oasis that others can share. Anything we needed, they were happy to help and always checked on us to make sure we were happy. My family has definitely found our yearly vacation spot in South Carolina. You won’t be disappointed, I promise!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
FANTASTIC GEM!!!
Thank you so much, Debra & Dennis, for the fantastic three days! Clean, WELL-STOCKED COTTAGE, lakefront to a well-stocked lake, POOL, pickleball, ping-pong, basketball, campsite, paddle kayaks, everything imaginable, and then some. My grandsons,17 & 22 yrs old, had such a great time! They far preferred this over going to the beach, and I never thought I'd hear that!! LIFETIME MEMORIES are right in their own backyards. Darlene, Tim, Amy, Spencer, Logan & Brennan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than advertised
This cottage is ideal for a couple with small children. The hosts are gracious and go out of their way to please. The view of the lake from the cottage is worth the rent but the cottage itself is immaculate and full of pricey furnishings and upgrades. I have never stayed at a rental where the landlords had more regard for their guests. A solid 10 out of 10 rating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOEL D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil Paradise
So relaxing with an amazing sunset. The cottage is well laid out with great views from the primary bedroom and living room. Even though it rained, we had great quality family time! We played board games and took in awesome views from the deck. We fished from the dock. Most relaxing weekend. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023