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Tess’s cottage on the lake.

Cottage in Prosperity, steps from Lake Murray

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Tess’s cottage on the lake. provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Check out time @ 11:00 am
Check in time @ 1:00 pm
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Prosperity is home to this cottage. Lake Murray and Dreher Island State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Irmo Community Park and Saluda Shoals Park. Anchor Lanes and Frankie's Fun Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Prosperity travel guide
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Prosperity, SC

What's nearby

  • The 5 intake towers at Saluda Shoals Dam on Lake Murray (located Northwest of Columbia, SC). The dam is 1.7 miles long. The dam was the largest earthen dam in the world when completed in 1930 and the largest man-made lake in the world at that time. We live on this lake, about 10 miles by boat from the towers. http://www.lakemurray-sc.com/ #lakemurray #southcarolina
    Lake Murray
    1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Last of an old homestead
    Dreher Island State Park
    31 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Newberry Opera House
    40 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Newberry College
    40 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Columbiana Centre
    52 min drive - 57.5 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
  • Waterdog Cafe
    35 min drive
  • Martin's Landing Marina
    32 min drive
  • Spinner's Sand Bar
    35 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tess’s cottage on the lake. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tess’s cottage on the lake. ?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tess’s cottage on the lake. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tess’s cottage on the lake. located?

Situated in Prosperity, this cottage is steps from Lake Murray and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Dreher Island State Park. Dreher Island and Hal Kohn Memorial Library are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Tess’s cottage on the lake. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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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

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lametria S.

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

Quiet

Loved the screen in porch and only a few steps from the lake. The kitchen has everything you'll need to make a meal. I'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

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

Mrs. Smith

Very nice property. Nice lady and easy to commu icate with. We loved it and will definitely stay here every time we come to Murray to fish. Thanks Tessie.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

J.E.B. H.

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

Great Little Lake House for Fishing

Nice house. Clean. Great dock and ramp. Nice, quiet cove.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Tees house

This house was perfect for us - very clean and very nice - easy access to house and lake !! Home owner was wonderful to work with !! I'm looking forward to going back again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

elise w.

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

lake stay with the in laws

Tess was great to work with! She was great with communication and making sure all needs were met. Her property was beautiful! We will def be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip H.

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

2 Day Fishing Tournament

Tessie provided a comfortable place to rest between fishing days. Her accommodation included a nice safe parking area for our boat. We came in late and left early the next morning, she worked well with us on our tight schedule.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

danny c.

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

Tess's cottage

Cottage was fine for adult fisherman. Quiet neighborhood. Plenty of parking for boats. Ramp was kind of hard to access. Wanted to watch football Game but didn't have local channels. Overall Good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle R.

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

Cute Cottage on the Lake

We enjoyed our stay very much. It was very quiet which is what we were going for. Communication with owner was prompt. Only complaint would be the bed was not comfortable and really needs to be replaced. It was very droopy. There are some animals as next door neighbors which was pleasantly surprising.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

Interesting little place.

Like a lot of lake Murray homes are jammed in everywhere. This one had goats and chickens up the street a bit. The house was very clean. The hostess answered all my questions promptly. We brought our bass boat that is a single axle. I don’t believe you could maneuver a tandem trailer in the confines of the boat ramp and covering . One bed had a very squeaky bed. Bring your own ice. The ice maker wasn’t on. Overall though a nice little place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

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

Fisherman review.

Accommodations excellent. Extremely safe and secure. Beds comfortable. Very clean. Boat parking in driveway is a little tight. Use caution when looping through from right to left. Best option is to enter left side of loop, pull through, and then back into carport. Excellent cover to keep boat under with lights for working on equipment in the evenings. Overall great place close to ramps.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

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

Terrific Property, Angelic Owner!

Even if I wrote a book about my stay(s) at Tesse's properties I don't think I would fairly describe all that was good about my accomodations and the welcoming warmth and kindness of Tesse. Her properties are beautiful, clean and maintained. I was so pleased, in fact, that on very short notice, I called Tesse to see if there was any way she could accommodate me for two more nights. This was on my way back home to Cleveland, this time she put me up in a Cottage and it was perfect in all ways. I would recommend Tesse and her properties to anyone, and in fact already have.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Emily B.

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

Beautiful little home

Our stay was overall great. Very nice neighborhood with a lot of amenities that I don’t believe is listed in the description(I can’t remember lol). Had an unloading dock that could be used and we were able to dock our boat directly in front of the house. About 15 minutes from the stores which isn’t too bad. The only complaint that I have is there was dog hair on all the bedding that was there. We had to take off the comforter and just use our own blankets. There is a washer and dryer available for use we just didn’t want to go through the hassle of washing the bedding. Very responsive and accommodating :) the house was loaded with a lot of dishes, utensils, towels, they even have a gas grill and a nice screened it porch. I recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this little cottage. As soon as we pulled up the maintenance man Albert was right there to help. Our diesel truck and 25’ pontoon would have been a challenge but Albert got a tractor and backed us down. When we left he was there at 8am to pull us back up from the dock. The neighborhood was very quiet. Best of all, we caught our limit of striped bass in 4 hours our second day there. We will definitely visit again. Thank you Tessie!!! A wonderful host and our needs were met perfectly.
Sunrise from the porch
Our pontoon at the dock right below cottage
Ducks at the mouth of the cove
Our limit of stripers
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

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