6 mile View from Dock. At widest point the lake is 14 miles across.50 mi long
Location: Lexington, Lake Murray, Lakes & Blackwater Rivers, South Carolina, USA (25 minutes from Columbia, airport and USC 1 HOUR to Masters) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 7-10)
ALL OF OUR GUEST HAVE GIVEN US HIGH RATINGS AND MORE THAN 95% PLAN TO RETURN AND WILL RECOMMEND US TO FRIENDS, RELATIVES AND ASSOCIATES!!!
New for 2010
Snowbird special: Rent 5 months Nov-March for $2200/month + utilities. Call for monthly or multi weekly winter rates.
1.) Lakeside screened house with kitchen with refrigerater w/icemaker, double sink w/hotwater, applinaces and Large gas grill, TV, Stereo and large table with 6 chairs, overhead fans and lights. Available for $150 per week addition to rental fee plus $25 cleaning fee.
2.) Stay a second week (14 nights total)in season during the calendar year and receive a 10% discount off the second week.
3.) New lawn and tons of landscaping. We have added Lealand Cypress and Crape Myrtles from the lake to the road on the property line to give us more privacy. We have also added over 75 azealeas, camelias and gardenias and hundreds of bulbs along the lake, walks and house. Can't wait until spring to see them blooming. We also added walk lights from house to dock. Swimming ladder on dock. New quilted hammock and porch(tree)swing.
4.) 3rd bedroom will now have Queen or full size size bed instead of Twins. (by request of our renters)
5.) New walks and lighting from house to dock connecting new patio at screened house.
6.) Dock side shower. Due to our concern regarding our septic system we will install and encourage the use of the outside shower when possible.
Located on Shull Island, the premiere Lexington side of Lake Murray, this one story lake home is situated on a large level 1 1/2 acre peninsula lot and has a fantastic main lake view. You can literally see for miles. The cove is idle speed, "No Wake" and great for swimming and fishing. Be sure to buy a fishing license if you plan to fish as the game wardens will ticket you even if fishing off the dock. Our bay is noted for some of the best stripper fishing on the lake.
There will be a complete packet of lake information, boating and fishing rules and area attractions and services waiting for you when you arrive for your stay. There are no neighbors on either side and has over 250 foot of water front. The water quality is rated "very good" and is clear, deep and the dock has year round water. It is very private and quiet. Well landscaped and many mature hardwoods surround home. Travel on all paved roads to the property and drive is concrete with loads of parking.
The home has 2700+/- sq. feet of living space and offers a beautiful sun room with parquet floors and all windows have screens. It's great for getting away from everyone with a book or just to watch the kids and the lake. The house has 3 bedrooms (1 with king, 1 queen both with cable TVs and othopedic (spacefoam) mattresses and one with full size bed) and 3 baths, kitchen, family room (with Sofa Sleeper & Cable TV) and sun room with sleeper sofa and TV, living room with fold out sleeper and wide screen HD TV, full bath, dining area, utility room with washer and dryer and twin beds. We have wireless roadrunner turbo internet and Dishnet HD with DVR.
Our home is located next to the state public boat launch area and is on the main part of the lake, however, we have our own private ramp along with our private shelter/cook house with plenty of picnic tables. Our dock will accommodate up to a 24 ft. boat and is in sheltered water cove with an awesome big lake view. All pontoons or large boats should use the state dock to launch. Whatever the dock can't accommodate the state launching are next door can. Jet Skis can be parked at the dock. If you use the jetski ports you are responsible for any damage done while using. This can happen if you are not familiar of how to use these floats. We would be happy to advise.
***If approved in advance by owner extra guests over our 8 limit will be charged $25 per night.***
(Credit Card # is required to hold your reservation, and act as your security deposit. Signed contract and check for half of the rental fee must be sent in within 5 days of submitting your credit card to hold date. If you wish to charge rental on credit card, please, indicate that on your contract. The balance is due plus cleaning fee 30 days prior to arrival date.)
*Free nationwide, Canada, Mexico Long Distance Phone service. (Vontage)
**For mapquest or google earth use 1523 Shull Ave., Gilbert, SC 29054 as address.
***Security alarm.
****NOTE: Christmas, Thanksgiving and Masters weeks are at the in-season rates. Call for monthly rate.****
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Added new air conditioner unit in utility /bedroom
- Washer: Detergent and softner may or may not be enough for your stay.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Beds will not be made but lenins will be in each room. Please, place in laundry at the end of your stay.
- Garage: For owner use only
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: With electric hook up. You must make owner aware before arrival as it will change rate. Includes dock and area to park boat trailer.
- Beds
- King Bed: Master bedroom miracle foam mattress
- Queen Bed: Miracle foam mattress
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : 3rd bedroom. We will be changing that to a full bed in 2010
- Convertible Bed (3) : One each in sunroom, family room and living room
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (5) : 42" Wide Screen LCD with 200+ channels and HD in living room also TVs in 2 bedrooms, sun room and Family room
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fully stocked kitchen . We can not guarantee that there will be condiments, foils, oils, flours etc. The kitchen is stocked with cooking and eating utensils. You may need to buy or bring with you.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher: Detergent may or may not be enough for your entire stay.
- Microwave: Summer house has microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: There is a large built in charcoal grill next to the screened house shelter as well as a small protable one on patio.
- Deck/Patio: Boat dock includes jet ski lift, electric and lights. All walks and house are illuminated with timed Low Voltage lighting
- Gazebo: Screened house with kitchen, Gas Grill, DishNet TV and stereo are available for addition fee. Cook and relax by the lake even if the weater is bad bug free.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: 250 foot of private shoreline with beautiful main lake view with our own private dock and boat launch. Dock has electric outlets and lights.
- Communications
- Telephone: House number is 803-233-2670 A fax machine is also provided. Bring your own paper.
- Free Long Distance: Free LD for US, Mexico and Canada )(Vontage). No collect calls or 900's.
- Computer: We prefer you bring your own laptop but can arange for you to use ours.
- Broadband Internet: Road runner TURBO express .
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Jon boat with oars can be provided with house. The boat is unlicensed so no motors can be used on the boat. Jetski, fishing boat and pontoon rental see www.wetandwildrentals.com or call Wet & Wild Rentals at 803-665-6736. This is the only boat rental company on the lake that I know that will rent them on a weekly basis. We also are members to a private club on the lake www.spinnersresort.com If you want to visit there during your stay we will make arrangements for you. This is the nicest facility on the lake and has great food and bands on the weekends, inside dining and bar, boat parking, volleyball, beach and a great outside bar.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Our Grandchild is alergic to dogs so we have a no dog in house policy. We have a shaded and fenced dog kennel with dog house. Dog(s) will remain in the kennel or on hand leash when out and not chained to our trees or etc and you will clean the kennel and clean up after them in the yard before leaving. This is not included in cleaning fee and a fee will be charged to your credit card if it needs cleaning. All dogs must be pre approved and included in contract. No cats. A $50/dog deposit is required that will be returned if the yard and pen are clean.
- Kid Friendly: Great place for kids. We are putting in a 12' x 20'sand area at lake side next to the patio and screened house for the kids to play. We also have plans to add a play are for swings etc soon.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 30 or with special approval by owner
- Smoking Not Allowed: No smoking inside or on porches. No butts in yard or driveway please.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- If you plan to fish be sure to buy a fishing license. Cost will run around $10 each and can be purchased from most bait and tackle stores. Fines for getting caught fishing even off the dock run $155.00 per fisherman/pole.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
In season: * See above Memorial -Labor Day $1475/week. $250/night (3 night min)
Off Season: Sep - Oct & Mar - May $1275/week .. $225/night (3 night min)
Winter Season: Nov - Feb $975 /week .. $195/night (3 night min.)Call for monthly
50% Deposit to hold dates Balance + cleaning fee due 30 Days before arrival
10% Cancellation fee up to 45 days before arrival
25% Cancellation fee between 45 and 30 days before arrival
Forfeit of deposit if less than 30 days before arrival extra people additional $
Cleaning Fee $100 for light cleaning. Credit Card needed for deposit and damages.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Exclusive Shull Island Large 250 Ft Waterfront Home
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Lexington
Although we love Charleston and the ocean we missed our roots of owning a lake property. We took 2 years and visited all the 1lakes within 150 miles of Charleston. We chose Lake Murray for these reasons. It's central location (within 2 hours ) between Asheville and the mountains, Charlotte for pro sports including Nascar and Carolwinds a great amusement park, Myrtle Beach the typical tourist haunt and now has just opened the new FreeStyle Music Park and Charleston with all the history, beaches and our business interests and 1 hour from Augusta, home of the Masters,. Lake Murray is located on the west side of Columbia, the capital of South Carolina and is home to The University of South Carolina.
Lake Murray is a large lake over 50,000 acres and 500 miles of shoreline at at the widest point is 13 mile wide. Being so wide and so deep in almost eliminated the washboard effect we experienced on the Lake of the Ozarks that made the lake so rough that in a small boat you got beat up on the weekends. The lake is full of islands that are fun to explore, enjoy a picnic or camp on. It is deep and the water quality is one of the best in the US. After living on the lake of the Ozarks where we enjoyed having entertainment and great eating that you can boat up too we found Lake Murray is the only lake in South Carolina that offers these.
This is our retirement home.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Our property as far as lake lots go is huge over an acre and a half with 250 ft of waterfront. 1/3 arce lake lots with 100ft of waterfront sell on our island for over $300K plus home. Our home has that lake house atmosphere on one level and has a gentle walk down to the lake. We are getting older and we didn't want a big slope to climb everytime we go to the dock. We have a deep water dock in a protected cove that has idle speed only and a great 6 mile view of the main lake. The water quality is excellent and you can see 5 feet to bottom. Great property for swimming and fishing. We have our own boat launch. The landscaping, trees, and views are gorgeous.
We are in the process of finishing our summer kitchen and 22' x 20' screened porch with a 12' x 24' patio at the lake side. The screened porch is equipped with a huge gas BBQ grill with refrigerator, warming drawer, 3 grilling areas and 2 burners. The porch has Dishnet TV and Stereo with CD, radio and IPod docking station. The property is gorgeous and we have our own boat ramp which will accommodates up to a 22 ft boat and the State launch is next door which will accommodate larger boats.
Private Club for dining, swimming and beverages. We have a membership that you may use. Nicest restaurant on the lake. The website is on our computer desktop. They have small cottages for rent whi
Jet Skis, fishing, pontoon and ski. Short term and long term rentals.
Groceries, Chinese and pub & grill, Bank and boat repairs.
Great food and wings. Has gas. See website www.buffalocreekmarina.com
Owner's Map of Lexington
I graduated from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University in 1974 with a BS majoring in marketing and management. I played football and rode in Little 500. In 2001 I retired from American Home Products a fortune 100 company where I worked for 22 years in sales, sales management and marketing. During this time we lived throughout the US and always owned homes on lakes. Our favorite was Lake of the Ozarks where we owned 2 homes. In 2001 my wife Karen and I relocated to Charleston SC and purchased 2 FastSigns franchises. We were fortunate that following college graduation our 2 daughters followed us. Since the picture we now have 2 more grandchildren.
Property Photos
- 6 mile View from Dock. At widest point the lake is 14 miles across.50 mi long - Lexington Travel
- Sunroom - Lexington Travel
- View from Sun Room Facing Lake security motion lights at every corner. - Lexington Travel
- View of house from dock. Private boat ramp on the right far side of property.
- Our Home 2700 sq ft with tons of parking and no neighbors and Brinks Security
- Year round Deep water Dock with jetski ports and plenty of boat space w/electric
- Screened Summer house with large Gas BBQ Grill or cook on Charcoal grill.
- Screened house with gas BBQ, Sat TV and kitchen available for additional fee.
- Patio by Screened house with gradual walks to house and dock.
- Sun Room ceiling fans w/ fantastic view of lake & Wall Mounted lake map
- 24' x 12' Sun Room with Sofa Sleeper and Parquet Wood Floors & screened windows
- Living Room with 42 inch HD Flat Screen TV LCD HD TV / DVD / DVR
- Living Room with Sofa Sleeper, Full Bath and Dining Area
- Family Room with Sofa Sleeper & Kitchen Bar & TV
- Kitchen with High Speed wireless Internet and Vontage free LD phone
- Master and Guest Bed Rooms have Memory Foam Mattresses & Dishnet TV's
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