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The Cottage: 2-BR

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 593 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Camden, SC
  • Place, Lake Wateree
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Wateree State Park
  • Place, Carolina Motorsports Park
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the area

Camden

When you stay at this vacation home in Camden, you'll be on the waterfront and 12 minutes by foot from Lake Wateree. .This vacation home is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Springdale Race Course and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Rectory Square.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Wateree - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Springdale Race Course - 26 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site - 32 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Carolina Motorsports Park - 43 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Village at Sandhill Mall - 58 min drive - 64.0 km

Getting around

  • Camden Station - 24 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Retreat At Lake Wateree - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Grill & Ale - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beaver Creek Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Club Clyde - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪Wateree Bait Shop - ‬35 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.

The Cottage: 2-BR

THE COTTAGE: SUNSET SIDE AND IN A COVE! 
2-BR & 1-BA; Queen + 2-Twins





PRIVATE Boat Dock & Boat Ramp Access (shared) ... Check! 



Unobstructed sunset views & Huge covered deck ... Check!



Kayak, Paddleboard & Preservers (other shared toys) ... Check! 



Gas Grill & Fire Pit ... Check!



WiFi, Linens & Towels Provided ... Check!



A/C, W/D, Dishwasher & Smart TV ... Check!



Chip n' Joanna Approved Stocked Kitchen ... Check! 



Dog Friendly $50/dog. More than one dog requires approval.





YOUR LAKEHOUSE: Fully remodeled One story living with ZERO steps into your waterfront lakehouse. Stocked kitchen for cooking (bring spices, oil and food). Huge covered deck with seating. Nightly sunsets and beach-type entry! Room to maneuver, park cars, two boats if needed with trailers! Private dock, shared ramp with our 3 adjacent cottages. Sleeps up to 5.

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!



- Why is the Camden side preferred? For the amazing sunsets, of course! 



- Why are lake's coves desirable? Way less noise, less boats, easier swimming, better fishing, more birdlife and quieter, calmer waters. A savvy renters looks for a cove! 






WHAT MAKES THIS LOCATION SO POPULAR?



- 1/2 mile to Clearwater Marina whose address is 2029 Baron Dekalb Rd, Camden SC (for a roundabout location of our rentals);



- 5 mins to Wateree Recreational Area & Dollar General (a very good one) that will have what you forgot;



- 4 miles to Wateree Marina (largest area marina);



- 10 mins to Bear's Den (waterfront bar) & Dock 97 (upscale lakefront dining);



- 15 mins to Carolina Cup, Colonial Cup Horse Races & Springdale Race Course;



- 12 miles to downtown Camden: Less than 20 mins to Wal-Mart, Starbucks, Chic-fil-A & upscale dining at Sam Kendall's, Broad & Vine (winery) and Salud Mexican Kitchen;



Carolina Motorsports Park;



- 30 mins to South Carolina Equine Park Facility & HOTH Ranch;



- 40 mins to Carolina Adventure World;



- 45 mins to Columbia, SC, Home to the Gamecocks;



- 1 hr to Neptune Island Waterpark;



- 1 hr to Carowinds Theme Park;



- 1.25 hrs to Congaree National Forest; and



- 1.5 hrs to Charlotte airport (CLT).








YOUR LAKE: Over 20 square miles and 200 miles of shoreline! Typically a beach-entry type lake depending on the water levels. We also overlook one of Wateree's islands, are in a cove and no, there are no alligators this far north (Floridians always ask).



THE EXTRAS:



- Contactless Entry: Arrive to a clean home and an access code to the front door. Help is just a phone call, text or message away as we have both a co-host and a property manager available for questions and/or needs.



- We do not approve extra visitors or events without permission.



- $50/dog & no cats. More than one dog requires approval.
- Cancellations: In addition to our cancellation policy, if you were to cancel last-minute AND we were able to rebook, we will refund what the next group pays to you! We have no interest in getting paid twice, just being made whole off your last-minute cancellation.



- Guests have full access to the cabin, a private dock and a shared boat ramp. Welcome to "Lake Wateree Vacations!"

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 99 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

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

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

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 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

The Cottage: 2-BR Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the property, will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay! The house was very nice with easy access to both the lake and marina. It was just a quick trip for us, but everything was convenient, comfortable, and enjoyable. We’d definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is amazing. It's right on the water, quiet, has great views (yes the sunset really is amazing). It can be a little confusing to find if you're looking for house numbers, but the directions given by the host made it very simple, and Google Maps took us right to the house either wayThe house needs some updating, but nothing major. The towel bar in the bathroom is not secured to the wall and falls off as soon as you try to use it. There is not a lot of space in the bathroom, and not having a towel rack accentuated that. One of the lamps in the master bedroom needs the switch replaced, as it just spins freely when you try to turn it on. The covered porch provides great views of the cove, and the rest of the house served exactly what we were looking for to have a relaxing weekend.Our biggest surprise was that the boat ramp and dock were most definitely not private. It's possible nobody else SHOULD have been using it, but multiple other houses in the cove were using both during our stay. Everybody was plenty polite so no issues there, but if you're expecting an actual private dock/boat ramp, you may want to confirm that prior to booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hands down exceeded every expectation. The perfect family get away with young boys under age 10. Enjoyed kayaking, fishing off the dock, making s’mores over the fire pit, eating meals on the porch, and watching the sunset from the rocking chairs. Hoping to make this location an annual spot for family vacations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our getaway

We enjoyed our vacation very much. Sitting on the porch with the breeze coming off the lake is very enjoyable and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little escape.

We spent two nights and enjoyed relaxing by the dock. We hope to come back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha B.

Perfect Couple Getaway

We love this place! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful beauty

Such a wonderfully peaceful location. We enjoyed the 2 resident geese, who guarded the cove. Accommodations were just right for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chadwick C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Horse Show Stay

Very nice cottage on the lake with a great view. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful sunsets

Great area, responsive hosts, nice place! What more does one need?
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

Liked: Cleanliness

My trip

The cottage was nice. We had everything we needed. Loved the fireplace! Loved the view. Property manager was very helpful!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bennie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Sunset

Love the afternoon sunset views and the location was great! Just the perfect house for the two of us. A much needed getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina G., GOSHEN

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs some TLC and a serious DEEP Clean

The cottage location and layout are great, BUT it needs lots of TLC. 2 kitchen cabinet doors are ready to fall off, the shower faucet and handles are really loose, the towel rack is busted, toilet paper holder on backwards. All those things can be easily fixed with a little time and money. The biggest complaint I have is the cleanliness of the cottage. Shower mat was gross (i washed it) towels didn't smell clean so I also rewashed those, one of the twin beds had dirt and crumbs in it, the kitchen floor is absolutely filthy black and the bathroom floor, sink, tub and toilet were not cleaned. I found some cleaner and cleaned what was clearly visible so I didn't feel as grimey. but needs a major mopping. Wouldn't stay again unless these things were all rectified.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

Great views. Quiet. Bathroom needs work on the tub/shower fixtures. Lower the windows so you can sit inside and enjoy the view.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really nice location and access.

I was fairly impressed with the location and the access to the lake. The house was as advertised and I was pleasantly surprised by the room available in the kitchen area and the deck. The dock is newer and was great for just sitting and enjoying the view and the sun. The location on the lake was good as there was very little boat traffic in the immediate vicinity. My only concern was the shape of some features in the bathtub and kitchen cupboards. Not a show stopper, but a little annoying. Overall a very good place to stay. I'll be looking to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

If 2 beds/1 bath is a fit for your group and both pet & boat friendly are important to you, this home is one of the better options at Lake Wateree. Privacy is lacking but it's a trade off we were willing to make for the many positive amenities the property has.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri A., Indian Land, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Daryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week long lake ride

House is fine, dock and ramp are superb, super nice to be able to walk down and step onto the boat, rode the lake everday. House was cozy, great size for a couole or small family. AC kept pace thru 100+ heat index days, porch was very nice while the bugs were tolerable. There were nights the bugs kept us inside. Bathroom fixtures are cheap, requires a little fancy handle work, but 100% usable As for the furniture, thats where this house lacks comfort. Our bed was terrible, my shoulder and neck hurt everyday, matteress is well worn, and the gel pad on top exacerbated the feeling of the hole in the middle, we both complained about neck, shoulder, back pain. The living room furniture is equally uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome and convenient place to stay!

Quiet, and beautiful! Great lake access for the boat. Home was very clean and had everything you need. Large back porch. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

PAUL R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer road trip

Beautiful view of the lake,nice and quiet setting!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little lake house!

Nice place, quiet neighborhood, extremely great communication and service from property managers. Behind beds in kids room had trash that hadn't been cleaned and between cushions on couch there was some dirt. Minisplit Ac/heat units may need cleaning as they seemed musty smelling at first. That was my only complaints and not anything that was real bad. Enjoyed our stay there and wish I would have had more time there. I would come back and stay here again. Thanks for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute place

Great stay, beautiful lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful and relaxing

Wonderful stay. The views were amazing. Great setup for kayaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia F., Sumter, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing, peaceful cottage at the lake

We really enjoyed our time. The cottage was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. We love the outside chair but we could not sit there as we wanted because the weather was cold. The view to the lake is wonderful specially at sunset. I got the chance to meet the host and very nice couple. Definitely we will be back someday. I recommended this cottage it is worth it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024