Large Log Cottage: Green Grass, Blue Skies, Lake Living
House in Leesville, SC
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
The Guinea Nest is a beautiful log home on a wooded lot with big water views, ideal for a family vacation, weekend getaway, or a fishing trip. A large, partially covered deck overlooks the spacious lawn, waterfront, dock, and two to five miles of Lake Murray's gorgeous open water. The deck also has two picnic tables as well as a smaller table and chairs to enjoy an outdoor lunch or moonlight dinner. There is plenty of additional seating if you want to just sit back, relax, and enjoy the day.
An indoor wood-burning fireplace makes for a cozy setting when the weather is chilly. An outdoor fire pit at the water's edge is another option to enjoy a mild or cool evening.
The dock includes a bench for seating, umbrellas and plenty of area to sunbathe, two sets of stairs for easy access to and from the water for swimming, and water deep enough to handle your motorboat. There is a two-person canoe with paddles and two paddle boards for your enjoyment.
Our home is on the quiet side of the lake with minimal boat traffic and only a few neighbors.
Only 45 minutes from Columbia, 50 minutes from Fort Jackson and 60 minutes from Augusta National Golf Club (home of the Masters Tournament), the Guinea Nest is perfect for a graduation celebration, USC sports, or trip to the Masters. We’re also just 3 miles from Southern Oaks event center.
Yes, we are dog friendly. Check in time is 4:00 PM and check out is 10:00 AM. However, if no one is checking out or in on the days you arrive or depart, these times might be flexible.
"Clearly, the energy of love and family is strong and powerful here. We all felt it immediately upon entering the house." - This comment from a guest in a hand-written note exemplifies how we feel about the Guinea Nest and hope you will too.
Yes, we are dog friendly (fee required).
Coming to Columbia for a USC football game? Hopefully, the Gamecocks will have a good year.
Sorry, no events (such as wedding parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties).
An indoor wood-burning fireplace makes for a cozy setting when the weather is chilly. An outdoor fire pit at the water's edge is another option to enjoy a mild or cool evening.
The dock includes a bench for seating, umbrellas and plenty of area to sunbathe, two sets of stairs for easy access to and from the water for swimming, and water deep enough to handle your motorboat. There is a two-person canoe with paddles and two paddle boards for your enjoyment.
Our home is on the quiet side of the lake with minimal boat traffic and only a few neighbors.
Only 45 minutes from Columbia, 50 minutes from Fort Jackson and 60 minutes from Augusta National Golf Club (home of the Masters Tournament), the Guinea Nest is perfect for a graduation celebration, USC sports, or trip to the Masters. We’re also just 3 miles from Southern Oaks event center.
Yes, we are dog friendly. Check in time is 4:00 PM and check out is 10:00 AM. However, if no one is checking out or in on the days you arrive or depart, these times might be flexible.
"Clearly, the energy of love and family is strong and powerful here. We all felt it immediately upon entering the house." - This comment from a guest in a hand-written note exemplifies how we feel about the Guinea Nest and hope you will too.
Yes, we are dog friendly (fee required).
Coming to Columbia for a USC football game? Hopefully, the Gamecocks will have a good year.
Sorry, no events (such as wedding parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties).
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Leesville, SC
££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
The house is beautiful and the lot is fantastic - great views of the lake and lots of privacy. We loved how the home is set up with a wing on each side and the common areas in the middle. Bruce was a great house and very easy to work with. We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
The house is simply charming. It was exactly what we were hoping to find. On a lake dominated by large modern homes, this place has the ambiance of a true lake “cottage”. That is the reason we selected it. The location is excellent. The yard and frontage was perfect. The grandkids had a great time swimming off the pier and endlessly using the paddle boards. even caught some fish off the dock. I highly recommend this home if you are looking for a lake cottage experience.
8.0 / 10.0
We ranged from 5 months to 88 years old and this cabin was accommodating for all. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The beautiful grassy lawn and the shade of the trees was a lifesaver as was the covered porch. Although there was not a sandy beach area, there was access to the water from land, as well as from the dock, which was a huge plus.
The trundle beds and bunkbeds weren’t the most comfortable, as we needed them for adults, but are ok for kids. The interior of the home was clean and well maintained which is a must for me. Large table was great for shared meals and card games. Will forever cherish the time we had during our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
A beautiful lake home on Lake Murray in a quiet cove with a gorgeous view. Communication with the owner was easy and trouble free. The home was very clean, comfortable and we'll stocked with anything you might think of for a stay at the lake.
The owner was very receptive to our comments and suggestions, we will be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay and host! House worked out perfectly for our group. Each side has two bedrooms and one shared bathroom. Beautiful lot and great lake access while still being close to town and Columbia.
10.0 / 10.0
Quiet and peaceful spot on Lake Murray, yet close enough to food and stores in Lexington and Columbia.
10.0 / 10.0
This is our second time renting from Bruce and it was yet again a fabulous stay! We will be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Visited SC from VA and this location was lovely! Perfect cabin for a family vacation!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing lake view home. It was very clean and comfortable. We spent most our time on the dock. I would highly recommend this for anyone visiting the area.
10.0 / 10.0
A very beutiful place that made Christmas very special.
10.0 / 10.0
We spent the Thanksgiving holiday week at the lake cottage. The location was remote enough to be quiet, but still only about 15-20 minutes to restaurants and grocery stores. We drove into Columbia a few times to go to the University and the stadium, it takes about 40-45 minutes and is an easy drive. The kitchen was really well stocked and had everything we needed to make Thanksgiving dinner. Several coffee makers (carafe and k-cup) kept the whole family caffeinated and happy. The beds were very comfortable. The house is really well appointed, and even has lots of little touches like plenty of hooks and towel holders in the bathrooms and bedrooms. And the entire house was super clean. The back porch has a lovely view of the lake and plenty of seating. And we enjoyed using the fire pit and had a corn hole competition. Bruce was a great host, very helpful and responsive to questions.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was perfect. Great location and very clean.
10.0 / 10.0
This spacious cabin was perfect for our stay for our daughter’s wedding. Very close to the venue. It was raining most of our stay but the cabin has tons of room and handled two large dog crates in one of the bedrooms with plenty of space left. It would be a great stay for any family that likes the outdoors and a comfortable stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Really enjoyed the morning sunrise. Sitting on porch with coffee and watching fishermen was very relaxing. House very well supplied.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful rustic property on lake Murray! Perfect for an intimate family gathering. The owner Bruce is a pleasure and so easy to communicate with. Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Our family of 6 adults and one 3-year old had a great time at this lake house! We fished from the dock, had bonfires in the fire pit almost nightly overlooking Lake Murray with a gorgeous harvest moon shining on us. We rented a pontoon boat practically around the corner from the lake house and had a glorious day exploring the lake, swimming and more fishing! The house had everything we needed to feed our family of 7. We definitely will be back and recommend this destination. The property owner was also very responsive and helpful! Thank you for sharing your beautiful lake house with our family! Lindy Smith
10.0 / 10.0
Our daughter was married at Southern Oaks just down the road. This house was base camp for our family and was perfect to celebrate and relax with family and friends. The owner was wonderful to work with and the house was very clean and had lots of room for everyone
10.0 / 10.0
All 10 of us loved the location, the cabin, and all of the extras that was provided!!! We had a lot of room and the views were amazing. This has been by far the best VRBO that we have stayed at!!!! The communication and the check in process couldn’t have been any easier!!!
10.0 / 10.0
What a fantastic multi generational stay at Guinea Nest. The house has a central area which consists of a kitchen, large dining area and large living room that all overlooks the beautiful lake. The central area has a wing on each side with 2 bedrooms and a bath in each wing.
The porch is huge and overlooks the lake, the dock and the yard.
No matter your interest, there’s something for everyone here. We loved our stay and will be back.
8.0 / 10.0
This was a family trip for us. The view was beautiful to wake up to every morning! The house was very nice. We loved how 2 of the bedrooms were on seperate sides from the other 2. The dining table was big enough for all of us to sit at.
The only negative for us was the dock. It needs some work.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home with great lake view. Nights with the full moon shining on the lake was breathtaking. Bruce was wonderful and always responsive when we contacted him. Everyone had an awesome time.
10.0 / 10.0
This is the second time I have stayed here. It is the perfect location for a family week on the lake. The house is picture perfect. Huge yard. Fire pit. Large dock. Great location on the lake. If you’re looking for a beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature- this is it!
10.0 / 10.0
Enjoyed a week of relaxing and family time. House was great.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice shady yard. Beautiful lake views. Large dock on big water. Great covered porch with fans. Perfect house for those who truly want to spend their days "on the lake".
10.0 / 10.0
We had a nice stay in this spacious, but cozy log cabin on beautiful Lake Murray. Weather didn’t cooperate, but we made the best of it and it all turned out just great. We will be back.
10.0 / 10.0
This house is clean and the yard is great. We throughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
10.0 / 10.0
Our extended family gathered for USC graduation weekend and the Guinea Nest was the perfect location. It was a good 40 minutes from Columbia, but we went back and forth a couple of times with no issues. The house was clean, well appointed, and Bruce was very responsive and easy to work with. The yard and dock were great for a group, and we enjoyed the paddle boards, canoe, firepit, and cornhole. Being on the lake was so beautiful- we even saw a moonrise! Enjoyed Price's BBQ which was very close by, and Hwy. 378 Bar and Grill for great burgers. We hope to someday get back to the Guinea Nest- it was a dream! Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
The property was great - very clean and everything you would need - we felt it was even better than the pictures and description showed. The host was very responsive and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended, and fully expecting a future trip back!
10.0 / 10.0
Lake Murray was great ! Host Bruce was great and quick to give use recommendations.
Enjoyed the masters and the lake
Great trip -Hope to be back next year
10.0 / 10.0
We had a lovely time with our family. The house is beautiful, well equipped, and clean. We enjoyed the dock and the paddle boards, laying in the hammock, and sitting by the lake. The owner was very proactive in communicating and check in was super easy.
10.0 / 10.0
Had some traveling family members stay here during our wedding weekend. Bruce was very kind and helpful during our stay! Beautiful property.
10.0 / 10.0
Its a wonderful location that feels like its far from everywhere but easy to get to. The back porch is amazing. The lake in the morning is beautiful and your family will very quickly feel like the place is home.
10.0 / 10.0
We rented property for a local wedding and cannot wait to come back for vacation. Bruce was probably the best host we have ever had at a VRBO rental. He was so responsive and helpful. Property is laid out great for a large family or group. A wonderful view of Lake Murray from Living room and bedrooms.
10.0 / 10.0
Only 2 nights for us, but very comfortable, cute cabin like with a great yard leading to lake. Tremendous views...
10.0 / 10.0
This is the second time we have rented this house and it was as great as the first. The house is great for a family and the fireplace was perfect for the cold December days.
10.0 / 10.0
Had the perfect stay for a nearby wedding. Host is extremely attentive. House is clean and equipped. Perfect home for friends, families and pets and the layout allowed for both gathering together and also provided private spaces. Location is just beautiful. Planning to be a repeat guest in the future if/when our travels bring us back to the lake! Thank you for opening your home to us.
10.0 / 10.0
House has the feel of a lake or mountain house. Beautiful back yard, and scenery was amazing. Enjoyed the stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Owner was prompt and helpful with questions. Property is stunning and has everything you might need. We enjoyed the firepit, the large kitchen, and wonderful back porch! Definitely a perfect family vacation home.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent - Loved the house, location and view. The owner was very accommodating!!
10.0 / 10.0
This was our second stay at this property. It was amazing as always. Beautiful home where upon entering you immediately see the breathtaking view of the lake. Everything is provided for you from linens to outdoor games and paddle boards. The house was spotless which is always a bonus. Can’t wait to go back.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Leesville?
The average price for a rental in Leesville is £184 per night. This rental is £165 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Large Log Cottage: Green Grass, Blue Skies, Lake Living . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Large Log Cottage: Green Grass, Blue Skies, Lake Living pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Large Log Cottage: Green Grass, Blue Skies, Lake Living ?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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