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6 South Carolina vacation rentals with amazing views available on AirBnb

The sun sets on Lake Murray near Lexington. There are AirBnb rentals with amazing views of Lake Murray and more areas around South Carolina.
The sun sets on Lake Murray near Lexington. There are AirBnb rentals with amazing views of Lake Murray and more areas around South Carolina. tglantz@thestate.com

For families or friends looking for prime places to vacation this summer, South Carolina has plenty of relaxing options with amazing views.

Whether you’re wanting to take stunning photos of sunsets and natural vistas or just wanting to relax by a beautiful lake all day, there should be something for everyone at these six rental spots listed on AirBnb.

And then there’s the accommodations, all of which offer the comforts of home and more.

Below are six South Carolina AirBnb rentals with amazing views.

Lake Murray cottage

Where: Chapin

Price: $300 a night

The Blue Heron Cottage by Lake Murray has three bedrooms, four beds and two bathrooms, enough to accommodate five guests. Located near Chapin, this remodeled cottage offers large water views, a private dock and a boat ramp that’s good for swimming and fishing. Spend your mornings on the cottage’s large deck while watching the wildlife or chill on the porch swing in the evenings with a cocktail from the downstairs bar.

House by Lake Murray

Where: Gilbert

Price: $302 a night

Another spot on beautiful Lake Murray, this family vacation home can hold eight guests with four bedrooms, six beds and three bathrooms. The large master suite includes double vanities and large a large, couple/s shower. The home also offers a 70-inch flat screen TV, fast wifi, a balcony and gazebo for morning coffee and evening wine, plus a private boat dock.

Lake Wateree house

Where: Liberty Hill

Price: $590 a night

Lake Wateree is a 21 square-mile lake in the northern part of South Carolina and at this home, you’ll get to see expansive views of it. This large vacation home can accommodate up to 16 guests with six bedrooms, 12 beds and eight bathrooms. There’s two marinas within 2 to 3 miles of the home for optional pontoon rentals.

The first floor is elevated and holds a second kitchen, a game room and bedroom. There is also a porch the entire length of the house with five rocking chairs and two bench swings.

The main living area on the second floor has the main kitchen and dining area and a large living room with an adjacent sunroom. There’s also a balcony off of the dining area. The third floor contains four more bedrooms.

On the patio is a hot tub, along with outdoor gaming equipment for frisbee golf, badminton, corn hole, lawn croquet, and Spikeball.

The house also has a canoe, two fishing kayaks, two regular kayaks and three paddle boards for a flotilla.

More Lake Wateree

Where: Ridgeway

Price: $285 a night

Enjoy wonderful views from every window at this 3,000 square foot lake house. The home can hold up to 12 guests with five bedrooms, 10 beds and three bathrooms.

The house, which has been completely renovated, includes a private dock and a large deck for viewing the lake. Also available are two living spaces with smart TVs. There’s also a fire pit and outdoor shower.

Oceanfront villa

Where: Kiawah Island

Price: $743 a night

Recently renovated, this airy beachfront villa can hold up to four guests with two bedrooms, three beds and two bathrooms. It offers direct access to Kiawah Island’s wide beach, along with unobstructed ocean views from the bedrooms, living room and private balcony.

There’s a fully equipped kitchen, along with nearby community tennis courts and five public golf courses.

Home in Surfside

Where: Surfside

Price: $862 a night

With four bedrooms, six beds and three bathrooms, this house has enough space for groups who want to relax and never be too far away from the shore. You can walk directly onto the beach from a private boardwalk or just relax on the sun-soaked deck.

The house includes an outdoor shower, a fully equipped kitchen and an outdoor gas grill. There’s even a hammock to chill in while you enjoy the sounds of the ocean.

Patrick McCreless
The State
Patrick McCreless is the Southeast service journalism editor for McClatchy, who leads and edits a team of six reporters in South Carolina, Georgia and Mississippi. The team writes about trending news of the day and topics that help readers in their daily lives and better informs them about their communities. He attended Jacksonville State University in Alabama and grew up in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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