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Tess’s cottage on the lake.

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A wooden bridge over a pond leading to a building with a blue trim and a covered area with a roof.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A single-story mobile home with a garage, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a view of a playground, and a wooden deck.
A living room with a sofa, a small table, and a door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Prosperity, SC
  • Place, Dreher Island State Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Newberry College
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Columbiana Centre
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Prosperity

This cottage places you adjacent to Lake Murray. This cottage welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Prosperity Town Hall - 29 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Dreher Island State Park - 33 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Newberry Opera House - 39 min drive - 22.5 miles
  • Newberry College - 39 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • Columbiana Centre - 51 min drive - 36.2 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Na'cho Margarita - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Fiddler Blues On Lake Murray - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Spinner's Sand Bar - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪San Jose Marina - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Martin's Landing Marina - ‬32 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.

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!
The cottage is air-conditioned and features 2 bedrooms. The cottage also includes a washing machine.

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 12:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Check out time @ 11:00 am
Check in time @ 1:00 pm
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
  • Check-in: 12:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Prosperity, just steps from Lake Murray. You'll also find Dreher Island State Park and Dreher Island nearby.

Is parking available on site at Tess’s cottage on the lake. ?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Are there hot tubs at Tess’s cottage on the lake. ?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at Tess’s cottage on the lake. ?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), which is about 23.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Tess’s cottage on the lake. ?

No, there aren't any cottage at Tess’s cottage on the lake. that offer a balcony.

Tess’s cottage on the lake. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, we really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came and stayed 3 nights to fish Lake Murray and had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

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

Weekend Lake Getaway

Awesome location and great little cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul l.

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

Good place

Nice location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle b.

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

Wonderful place to visit

Overall the stay was great! Looking forward to booking again in the near future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell U.

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

Great location and easy access to the lake

Great location and easy access to the lake. We had a blast during our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald L.

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

Quick Stop

Very peaceful location at the end of a cove. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tess is wonderful. Property is excellent. We stay every time we go to lake murray.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise M.

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

Nice Stay

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

It was a very nice place clean and had everything we needed I would stay there again and recommend t

Great time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

ROBERT K.

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

Enjoyment

Nice and peaceful place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was fabulous and communicated very well
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

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

Tess’s Cottage on Lake Murray

Cute little cottage. Great for two couples .Hopefully will have a chance to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Wonderful!

Wonderful stay! So peaceful and beautiful! Host was great, I’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joe r.

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

Great stay

Great place, close to a restaurant and quiet. Except for the rooster crowing. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

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

Great Stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Great Lakeside Fishing Getaway

Great location and house for a fishing getaway. Clean and easy access to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

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

perfect fishing cottage

perfect for fishing - planty of space for truck, trailer, boat - able to put in right from property - clean, well stocked - perfect
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david s.

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

great place

nice clean house, loved the covered boat parking. only issue is the driveway is a little too narrow if you have a boat trailer over 20'.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda H.

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

Quaint Cottage

This was a business trip more than pleasure - wish we would have had time to enjoy the amenities more. Very nice accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great place to stay on Lake Murray

The property was clean and very well maintained. Very comfortable and private. Well stocked with kitchen necessities. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

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

Perfect Little Place!

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!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette D.

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

Tess cottage

Was clean and cute
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT K.

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

Great

Enjoyed everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in June. Tessie met us at property after easy check in. Ample parking for SUV and trailer. Nice carport area. Peaceful setting. Very clean and nicely appointed, everything you need during stay. Bed was very comfortable. Nice screened in porch on lake side. Will stay again when in area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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