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Lakefront Private Cove Retreat w/ Sandy Beach, Dock, Hot Tub + Boat & Ski Option
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143000 sq ft
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West Union, SC
- Place, Lake Keowee1 min walk
- Place, Clemson University21 min drive
- Place, Memorial Stadium23 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Double Beds
Bedroom 5
2 Queen Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Lakefront Private Cove Retreat w/ Sandy Beach, Dock, Hot Tub + Boat & Ski Option
Welcome to Cabin By The Cove, a private Lake Keowee waterfront estate designed for unforgettable family vacations, multi-generational trips, lake weekends, and Clemson events. Set on two peaceful acres at the end of a quiet cove, this home includes a sandy beach, gentle grassy slope, private dock, hot tub, game room, outdoor entertainment areas, and on-site boat and jet ski rental options. The home sleeps 14 guests across three spacious levels and offers a rare combination of privacy, water access, and activities for all ages. Guests consistently praise the clean, clear water, child-friendly shoreline, and the abundance of indoor and outdoor amenities.
WHY GUESTS LOVE THIS HOME
- Private, quiet cove with calm water (rare for Lake Keowee)
- Sandy beach with gradual entry—ideal for kids and swimmers
- Boat & jet ski rentals available on-site (separate agreement required)
- Spacious three-level layout perfect for families and groups
- Game room, outdoor pool table, and plenty of activities for all ages
- Hot tub overlooking the water
- Two large decks with lake views
- Only 20 minutes to Clemson University
GUEST-FAVORITE FEATURES
- Private, calm-water cove with sandy beach
- Wide range of indoor and outdoor amenities for all ages
- Highly responsive, attentive hosting
WATERFRONT & OUTDOOR AMENITIES
- Private cove on Lake Keowee
- Sandy beach with gentle grassy slope
- Private dock with tie-up space
- 15-foot water trampoline (seasonal)
- Lily pad (seasonal)
- Two paddleboards
- One kayak
- Lounge chairs and sun loungers
- Boat and jet ski rentals on-site (reserve early)
- Two decks with lake views
- Outdoor dining table for 8 that converts to shuffleboard
- Gas grill (propane provided)
- Outdoor bar with gas fire features
- Wood-burning fire pit
- Gas fire table with seating for 6
- Hanging chairs and swinging chairs
- Infant bucket swings on the lower deck and on the dock
- Six-person hot tub
- Lighted walkway to the dock
BEDROOMS (SLEEPS 14)
TOP LEVEL
- Bedroom 1: King bed, ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
MAIN LEVEL
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed
- Bedroom 3: Queen bed
- Shared hall bathroom with walk-in shower
LOWER LEVEL
- Bedroom 4: Two Full beds
- Bedroom 5: Built-in bunk with two Queen beds
- Shared hall bathroom with walk-in shower
All beds include covered foam mattresses and Egyptian cotton sheets.
BATHROOMS
- Three full bathrooms, each with walk-in showers
- Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided
- Fresh towels and some beach towels provided
KITCHEN & DINING
- Fully stocked kitchen with ceramic cookware
- Electric stovetop and built-in oven
- Ninja coffee system (drip, pods, iced)
- Blender, toaster, crock pot, microwave
- Porcelain and melamine tableware for 16
- Indoor dining table seats 6
- Kitchen island seats 6
- Outdoor dining for 8
LIVING ROOM
- Leather sectional and ottoman
- Plush chairs
- 52" smart TV
- Electric fireplace
- Sonos sound bar
- Large windows and folding glass doors overlooking the lake
GAME ROOM & ENTERTAINMENT
- Arcade system
- Air hockey table
- Pool table
- Poker table
- Life-size Connect Four
- Board games
- Beverage fridge
- Outdoor pool table
COMING LATE 2025 (ASK FOR AVAILABILITY):
- Pickleball court
- Putting green
- Horseshoes
FAMILY-FRIENDLY FEATURES
- Pack ’n play
- Crib
- High chair with straps
- Baby gates
- Children’s dinnerware
- Board games
- Outdoor play elements
Note: Home is family-friendly but contains open water hazards. Adult supervision is required near the shoreline, dock, trampoline, and hot tub.
PET-FRIENDLY
- Pets allowed
- $150 per pet per stay
- Yard is not fully fenced
- Guests must clean up after pets
GUEST ACCESS
Guests have full, private access to:
- All three levels of the home
- Two private acres
- Sandy beach and grassy slope
- Private dock
- Hot tub
- All provided water toys (seasonal items noted)
- Two decks and outdoor seating areas
- Fire pits (wood-burning and gas)
- Game room and outdoor games
- Parking area suitable for multiple vehicles
Exterior security cameras face the driveway, dock, lower patio, and back of the home for guest safety. No indoor areas are monitored.
WATERCRAFT RENTALS (MUST READ)
Boat and jet ski rentals are optional and handled separately. Rentals require:
- advance reservation
- separate rental agreement
- signed liability waiver
- Guests must be at least 18 years old to operate watercraft.
SUITABILITY & SAFETY
This property is:
- Suitable for families
- Not suitable for large parties or events
- Waterfront: children must be supervised
- Equipped with exterior cameras for safety
- Not fully fenced for pets
LOCATION
- 20 minutes to Clemson University
- 1 mile to Dollar General and liquor store
- 7 miles to groceries, Starbucks, and restaurants
- 10 minutes by boat to Keowee Marina
- Close to waterfalls, hiking, breweries, wineries, tubing, and ziplining
THE SPACE (AT A GLANCE)
- 5 bedrooms
- 7 beds
- 3 bathrooms
- Three-level layout
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Washer and dryer
- Private lakefront with sandy beach and dock
- Hot tub
- Game room
- Water trampoline (seasonal)
- Paddle boards and kayak
- Outdoor pool table
- Fire pits (wood-burning and gas)
- Boat and jet ski rentals available separately
- Ample parking
CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT
- Check-in: 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Early check-in others will be offered 48 hours prior to your check-in depending on availability
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
- No smoking
- No parties or events
- Maximum 14 guests including visitors, unless pre-approved
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended
- No refunds for weather, power outages, or events outside our control
WHY GUESTS LOVE THIS HOME
- Private, quiet cove with calm water (rare for Lake Keowee)
- Sandy beach with gradual entry—ideal for kids and swimmers
- Boat & jet ski rentals available on-site (separate agreement required)
- Spacious three-level layout perfect for families and groups
- Game room, outdoor pool table, and plenty of activities for all ages
- Hot tub overlooking the water
- Two large decks with lake views
- Only 20 minutes to Clemson University
GUEST-FAVORITE FEATURES
- Private, calm-water cove with sandy beach
- Wide range of indoor and outdoor amenities for all ages
- Highly responsive, attentive hosting
WATERFRONT & OUTDOOR AMENITIES
- Private cove on Lake Keowee
- Sandy beach with gentle grassy slope
- Private dock with tie-up space
- 15-foot water trampoline (seasonal)
- Lily pad (seasonal)
- Two paddleboards
- One kayak
- Lounge chairs and sun loungers
- Boat and jet ski rentals on-site (reserve early)
- Two decks with lake views
- Outdoor dining table for 8 that converts to shuffleboard
- Gas grill (propane provided)
- Outdoor bar with gas fire features
- Wood-burning fire pit
- Gas fire table with seating for 6
- Hanging chairs and swinging chairs
- Infant bucket swings on the lower deck and on the dock
- Six-person hot tub
- Lighted walkway to the dock
BEDROOMS (SLEEPS 14)
TOP LEVEL
- Bedroom 1: King bed, ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
MAIN LEVEL
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed
- Bedroom 3: Queen bed
- Shared hall bathroom with walk-in shower
LOWER LEVEL
- Bedroom 4: Two Full beds
- Bedroom 5: Built-in bunk with two Queen beds
- Shared hall bathroom with walk-in shower
All beds include covered foam mattresses and Egyptian cotton sheets.
BATHROOMS
- Three full bathrooms, each with walk-in showers
- Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided
- Fresh towels and some beach towels provided
KITCHEN & DINING
- Fully stocked kitchen with ceramic cookware
- Electric stovetop and built-in oven
- Ninja coffee system (drip, pods, iced)
- Blender, toaster, crock pot, microwave
- Porcelain and melamine tableware for 16
- Indoor dining table seats 6
- Kitchen island seats 6
- Outdoor dining for 8
LIVING ROOM
- Leather sectional and ottoman
- Plush chairs
- 52" smart TV
- Electric fireplace
- Sonos sound bar
- Large windows and folding glass doors overlooking the lake
GAME ROOM & ENTERTAINMENT
- Arcade system
- Air hockey table
- Pool table
- Poker table
- Life-size Connect Four
- Board games
- Beverage fridge
- Outdoor pool table
COMING LATE 2025 (ASK FOR AVAILABILITY):
- Pickleball court
- Putting green
- Horseshoes
FAMILY-FRIENDLY FEATURES
- Pack ’n play
- Crib
- High chair with straps
- Baby gates
- Children’s dinnerware
- Board games
- Outdoor play elements
Note: Home is family-friendly but contains open water hazards. Adult supervision is required near the shoreline, dock, trampoline, and hot tub.
PET-FRIENDLY
- Pets allowed
- $150 per pet per stay
- Yard is not fully fenced
- Guests must clean up after pets
GUEST ACCESS
Guests have full, private access to:
- All three levels of the home
- Two private acres
- Sandy beach and grassy slope
- Private dock
- Hot tub
- All provided water toys (seasonal items noted)
- Two decks and outdoor seating areas
- Fire pits (wood-burning and gas)
- Game room and outdoor games
- Parking area suitable for multiple vehicles
Exterior security cameras face the driveway, dock, lower patio, and back of the home for guest safety. No indoor areas are monitored.
WATERCRAFT RENTALS (MUST READ)
Boat and jet ski rentals are optional and handled separately. Rentals require:
- advance reservation
- separate rental agreement
- signed liability waiver
- Guests must be at least 18 years old to operate watercraft.
SUITABILITY & SAFETY
This property is:
- Suitable for families
- Not suitable for large parties or events
- Waterfront: children must be supervised
- Equipped with exterior cameras for safety
- Not fully fenced for pets
LOCATION
- 20 minutes to Clemson University
- 1 mile to Dollar General and liquor store
- 7 miles to groceries, Starbucks, and restaurants
- 10 minutes by boat to Keowee Marina
- Close to waterfalls, hiking, breweries, wineries, tubing, and ziplining
THE SPACE (AT A GLANCE)
- 5 bedrooms
- 7 beds
- 3 bathrooms
- Three-level layout
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Washer and dryer
- Private lakefront with sandy beach and dock
- Hot tub
- Game room
- Water trampoline (seasonal)
- Paddle boards and kayak
- Outdoor pool table
- Fire pits (wood-burning and gas)
- Boat and jet ski rentals available separately
- Ample parking
CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT
- Check-in: 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Early check-in others will be offered 48 hours prior to your check-in depending on availability
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
- No smoking
- No parties or events
- Maximum 14 guests including visitors, unless pre-approved
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended
- No refunds for weather, power outages, or events outside our control
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$150 per pet fee
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
West Union
Located in West Union, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Applewood Shopping Center and Golden Corner Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boones Creek Oconee Bell Preserve and Lake Keowee. Travelling with kids? Consider Ultimate Action Sports and South Carolina Botanical Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.

West Union, SC
What's nearby
- Lake Keowee - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Clemson University - 21 min drive - 25.2 km
- Memorial Stadium - 23 min drive - 26.5 km
- Devils Fork State Park - 33 min drive - 34.6 km
- Lake Jocassee - 36 min drive - 36.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 11 min drive
- Starbucks - 10 min drive
- Wendy's - 11 min drive
- Applebee's Grill + Bar - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
12 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Zachariah B.
8 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, great communication.
Zachariah B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
alicia w.
2 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Thanksgiving and gameday
alicia w.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robin L.
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome House With Everything
Robin L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
David W.
23 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise!
David W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael T.
28 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for spring break
Michael T.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rafael G.
8 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dads 85th birthday celebration
Rafael G.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashley T.
17 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ashley T.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
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