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Renovated Bungalow 1 Block from Downtown Seneca! 7 miles from Clemson!

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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81208 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Seneca, SC
  • Place, Seneca City Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Oconee County Library Seneca Branch
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Keowee
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Renovated Bungalow 1 Block from Downtown Seneca! 7 miles from Clemson!

Step back in time in this renovated 1940 historic bungalow in downtown Seneca, SC. This charming 3BR, 1.5BA home sleeps 8 and is just steps from Ram Cat Alley's shops and dining. Enjoy a full kitchen, outdoor grill, fully fenced backyard, and a outdoor patio. Only 7 miles from Clemson University—ideal for families or Clemson visits. Close to Lake Keowee, Lake Jocassee, Lake Hartwell, waterfalls, hiking, and Chattooga River whitewater rafting. Your Seneca adventure awaits!

**Prime Location:**
Downtown Convenience: Steps from shopping, dining, bars, and tap rooms.
Close to Clemson University: Only 8 miles away—perfect for game days!
Nature at Your Doorstep: Minutes from Lakes Keowee, Jocassee, and Hartwell, plus scenic hiking trails.
Golf Nearby: Oconee Country Club is just 3 miles away.

**Home Amenities You'll Love:**
Comfortable Stay: Three cozy bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms.
Modern Amenities: Fully equipped kitchen, big-screen TV, central AC, and free Wi-Fi.
Outdoor Relaxation: Fenced backyard with patio and grill—perfect for unwinding.
Ample Parking: Plenty of space for vehicles and boat trailers—ideal for adventure seekers.

**Nearby Attractions & Activities:**
Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, zip-lining, and whitewater rafting on the Chattooga River.
Water Activities: Boating and fishing at Lakes Keowee, Hartwell, and Jocassee.
Clemson Tiger Football: Experience the excitement just a short drive away.
Community Events: Enjoy local charm with “Jazz on the Alley” from March to October.

Book Now to make our charming bungalow your home base for exploring Seneca and Upstate South Carolina. Create unforgettable memories in this vibrant area!

Note:
Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet Hours from 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM. No cats No additional guests or pets without prior approval.

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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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Seneca

Located on a lake, this vacation home is in Downtown, a neighborhood in Seneca. Blue Ridge Arts Center and Brooks Center for the Performing Arts are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Golden Corner Plaza and Applewood Shopping Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Walhalla Performing Arts Center and South Carolina Botanical Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
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Seneca, SC

What's nearby

  • Norton-Thompson Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Seneca City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blue Ridge Arts Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oconee County Library Seneca Branch - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Keowee - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Strickland - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated Bungalow 1 Block from Downtown Seneca! 7 miles from Clemson! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Renovated Bungalow 1 Block from Downtown Seneca! 7 miles from Clemson!?

As of Apr 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Renovated Bungalow 1 Block from Downtown Seneca! 7 miles from Clemson! on Jul 5, 2026 start from $248, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Renovated Bungalow 1 Block from Downtown Seneca! 7 miles from Clemson!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated Bungalow 1 Block from Downtown Seneca! 7 miles from Clemson!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Renovated Bungalow 1 Block from Downtown Seneca! 7 miles from Clemson! located?

This family-friendly Seneca vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of The Gauntlet and Lake Keowee. Toy Train Park and Seneca City Hall are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home base for a Clemson game.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner, John, is an exceptional host and made our stay even more enjoyable. The location is so convenient to Downtown Seneca restaurants and grocers. We would recommend this home as a fair value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

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

Great visit!

Wonderful hosts and a great home. Very close to downtown Seneca and Clemson. Clean house with a great layout. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

renee c.

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

Perfect Family Spot

We stayed here when we dropped our daughter off at Clemson and it was perfect for our family of four and pup. Super clean and walking distance to cute downtown with nice restaurants and shops. Host was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

Enjoyable Stay

John and Val were awesome host. Communication was great. We loved the house and location. It was exactly as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Great Place for All - Humans and Dogs

We had a great stay at the bungalow while visiting the area. We had 2 dogs with us and they enjoyed the backyard and we enjoyed hanging with them on the outdoor patio while watching the tv. There were so many attentions to detail, like a robust coffee selection with all kinds of fun flavors, to the games for adults and kids, to excellent communication assuring all of our needs were met. I would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

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

Mother Daughter weekend

We had a great time in Seneca/Clemson. The home is so cute and clean, we had everything we needed. Beds were comfy and the area was peaceful and convenient to everything we needed. Check In, check out and communication with the host very easy! I highly recommend staying here! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali R.

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

Clemson Game Weekend

Lovely location and house. Perfect for our weekend visiting Clemson and going to the game. Extra bonus that we could walk to the brewery and restaurants in cute little Seneca.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kikki T.

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

Perfect stay for a Clemson visit

This was the perfect house for our trip to Clemson! The house was equipped with everything we needed and communication with the host was extremely timely and efficient. Our two dogs enjoyed playing in the backyard, and lounging on the front porch in the sun. Our only regret is that we had not discovered this house before now!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

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

Clemson parents

Great property. Clean, walking distance to restaurants and bars. It had a perfect fenced in backyard for our dog and a nice covered patio for outdoor space. Close to Clemson for visiting our CU students and catching a basketball game.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marangely D.

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

Everything that you need!

This place exceeded my expectations. The house is beautiful, clean and has everything that you need to enjoy your time away from home. The communication with the house manager was excellent. John was very responsive thru out the booking process and stay. We already booked it for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey A.

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

Charming bungalow and fun downtown

My family stayed here to have quick access to a boat rental at Lake Keowee marina and to the restaurants and brewery in downtown Seneca. The house has been fully updated but hasn't lost its old school charm. John was very responsive and helpful to make check in and out smooth. Really appreciate him making us feel welcome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Homebase for Clemson family weekend

The bungalow was a perfect place for our family to spread out during Clemson family weekend. The Seneca location was a nice escape after a long game day on campus. Our college daughter even spent the night with us for a night and used one of the rooms to get a good night's sleep. The desk in the bedroom came in handy while she studied for an upcoming exam. We enjoyed coffee on the front porch, and the patio was a nice place to eat a meal. The bungalow was well appointed and updated. Very cozy and it had everything we needed and even some welcome gifts that were much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Wonderful Hidden Gem in Downtown Seneca

I have family in and around Seneca so often stay in the area. This is my absolute favorite rental and first choice any time it is available. It has the perfect balance of everything. Old cottage charm with all the modern updates. Everything you need but not lots of clutter like some. Very quiet and peaceful yet just a few steps to great food and all Seneca has to offer. Lakes, parks, trails and fun places to visit in every direction so a great central location. Our favorite is the fenced yard that is wooded in the back. Great to play ball with the dog, grill out, or watch the fireflies at night. John is a great host and his communication makes the whole process seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Cute bungalow in an excellent location

We booked this bungalow for our family to attend our granddaughter’s graduation from Clemson. The location was ideal—just a short drive to and from Clemson for the ceremony and other festivities—and great for walking to downtown Seneca to restaurants and shops. The owners were so kind and left us a wonderful bottle of wine to celebrate with! The bungalow had ample room for the 6 of us to sleep, eat, and watch TV comfortably. We enjoyed some time on the front porch and a brief stay in the backyard before thunder drove us in. It was equipped with everything we needed to prepare some food for a brunch we had for our granddaughter and one of her roommates and her family. We enjoyed the ambience of the electric fire on a cool and gloomy evening, and got great pictures of my granddaughters in front of the beautiful wall mural in the living room. We are hoping our grandson will also be attending Clemson in another year and we’ll be able to celebrate another graduation in this bungalow!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location & adorable house!

Our daughter goes to Clemson so we drove from Charlotte area and met our family/friends that drove down from Michigan. I was a bit worried about the size since we had 6 adults and 1 teen but we had plenty of space! My husband & I stayed in the bedroom with a full and bunk bed (which has stairs leading to the top bunk along with storage). The other 2 couples stayed in the other 2 rooms. Friday we walked the short distance to downtown Seneca for dinner/drinks. The downtown is very cute & had their holiday lights up already! Saturday we drove into Clemson which is an easy 10-15 min drive (depending on traffic). Easy commute. The hosts communicated promptly. The house itself is a 1940s home completely renovated, with a large fenced backyard and new patio. I will definitely stay here again and highly recommend! Thanks for sharing your home John & Val!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate home very close to cute shops and restaurants. Perfect setup for our dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by John McShane

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Hi! I’m John, originally from Michigan, but now happily settled in Seneca, SC. I love golf and spend my free time either on the golf course, enjoying a day on the lake, or exploring the mountains with my family. We moved here to escape the snowy winters and embrace the warm, welcoming atmosphere of this beautiful area. Hosting allows me to share the amazing experiences Seneca offers, from its stunning landscapes to its friendly community. I’m always eager to provide tips on the best golf courses, lake spots, and mountain trails to make your stay unforgettable.

Why they chose this property

We chose downtown Seneca, SC, for its unique charm and vibrant community atmosphere. This neighborhood offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern amenities, making it an ideal place for both relaxation and exploration.

Nestled in the heart of Seneca, our neighborhood is just a stone’s throw from the historic Ram Cat Alley. This iconic street is lined with boutiques, cafes, and local restaurants, offering a delightful mix of shopping and dining options. The architecture here reflects the town’s rich history, with beautifully preserved buildings that add a nostalgic charm to the area.

One of the highlights of our location is the proximity to Ram Cat Alley, which comes alive with local culture and community events. From March to October, the “Jazz on the Alley” event is a must-experience. Every Thursday evening, the street fills with the lively sounds of jazz, where locals and visitors gather to dance, enjoy food, and socialize under the stars.

The neighborhood is also a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee are nearby, providing stunning settings for boating, fishing, and swimming. The surrounding area is dotted with hiking trails that lead to breathtaking waterfalls and scenic vistas, perfect for those looking to connect with nature.

What I enjoy most about this neighborhood is the sense of community and hospitality. The local shops and restaurants are often family-owned, and the owners take pride in their work, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. There’s always something happening, community festivals, making it easy to feel a part of this vibrant town.

Overall, downtown Seneca offers a perfect mix of small-town charm, outdoor adventure, and cultural experiences, making it an ideal place to stay and explore.

What makes this property unique

Our bungalow offers the rare charm of a historic home paired with modern updates—something you won’t often find right in downtown Seneca. Just one block from Ram Cat Alley, you can walk to restaurants, coffee shops, taprooms, and local boutiques without needing to drive. That walkable, small-town charm is what sets this property apart.

Inside, the home blends character and comfort: original details give it warmth, while the updated kitchen, bathrooms, and cozy living spaces make it practical for families and groups. With three bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and space to sleep up to eight guests, it’s designed to feel both spacious and homey.

The biggest advantage is location—you’re only 7 miles from Clemson University (perfect for game days), minutes from Lake Keowee, Jocassee, and Hartwell, and close to hiking trails and golf. Whether you’re here for football, lake life, or simply exploring Seneca’s historic downtown, this bungalow makes it easy to enjoy it all.

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