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Tess’s cottage on the lake.

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Non-smoking

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

About this property

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!
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About the area

Prosperity

Prosperity is home to this cottage. Lake Murray and Dreher Island State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Batesburg-Leesville Leisure Center and Irmo Community Park. Saluda Shoals Park and Anchor Lanes are also worth visiting.
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Prosperity, SC

What's nearby

  • Prosperity Roadside Park - 29 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Dreher Island State Park - 33 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Newberry Opera House - 39 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Newberry College - 39 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Columbiana Centre - 51 min drive - 58.2 km

Getting around

  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Denise M.

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

Nice Stay

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2024
Looking forward to seeing you again in the future, thanks for choosing our place to stay
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

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
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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2024
Thanks Mike, hope to see you again in the future
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

Todd C.

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

A cute place in a nice quiet area

We enjoyed our stay here. The house was well kept and equipped to easily cook meals. Our communication with the homeowner was amazing! She responded quickly and was more than willing to help when we needed to reschedule.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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