Lakefront dream with serene view, private dock, foosball, firepit - dog-friendly
About this house rental
Located in Lake Murray, this charming house for £182 per night is a great choice for your next trip. Shellcracker Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Quiet privacy, sweeping water views, and enviable proximity to a marina plus all the amenities in town fun make this lakefront home a dream retreat! Enjoy a superb location right on beautiful Lake Murray - launch the provided kayaks from your private dock and explore the open waters. Sip crisp drinks while kicking back by the water’s edge, or sway on the bench swing while admiring the wooded setting. There’s even a gas grill for homestyle cookouts. Never let the lake out of sight while relaxing on the screened porch. Detailed with comfortable lounge seating, a foosball table, and ceiling fans, this indoor/outdoor space also features a dining table that is perfect for enjoying alfresco meals. Step inside to a welcoming living room with vaulted ceilings, an air hockey table, and comfortable sofas surrounding a TV. Whip up crowd-pleasing recipes in the well-equipped kitchen featuring a center island with seating and a full suite of appliances, while the sunlit dining room boasts more serene lake views. Central air-conditioning offers ultimate comfort and the washer/dryer adds convenience during your stay. The Big Man's Marina is a little over a mile away and the Hollow Creek Distillery is about nine miles away, which is a popular spot to taste test some local spirits! THINGS TO KNOW This property is managed by Vacasa South Carolina LLC. If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles. Dock details: Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Lake Murray, SC
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(36 Reviews)
4.0
Had a great weekend for a very reasonable price.
3.0
Peaceful
5.0
This was the best stocked kitchen we’ve encountered and the foosball and air hockey games were a hit with young and old. Lots of room for family of 9. We will definitely be back!
4.0
We enjoyed just about everything except for all of the bugs. The house had quite a few spiders inside and out, then the lake area was swarming. Usually around the lake they were gone by the afternoon but the mornings were the worst. Overall we enjoyed our stay!
4.0
Clean place with plenty of kitchen items and comfortable family room. Screened in porch overlooked the lake and made for a sweet place to drink coffee and have dinner. There was no ladder off the dock which made getting back onto the dock very difficult to impossible.
5.0
We absolutely loved everything about this house. It was very roomy and had everything we needed. The location was perfect. My husband doesn’t ever want to leave our house, but when I told him it was only 18 minutes from home, he said he would try it. Well, he didn’t want to leave when it was time. This was the most vacation I think we ever had. Thanks for making it that way.
5.0
Excellent size cabin for a family of 4+. Everything needed for a weekend was there, and plenty of kitchen items to get you through a few meals. Outstanding outdoor dining and patio area! We spent half our time out there when not on the water. The dock suited our 24' boat with ease and had plenty of depth for jumping, swimming, and kayaking. The only negative item is the access road to the house. Very narrow, single vehicle width and a sharp hair pin turn had it difficult to bring our truck and trailer to the property.
Excellent location to Big Man's boat ramp for launching and recovering of our boat made this a winner place to stay!
5.0
The house was great! Very relaxing area and the check in and check out was very easy. Hope this place is available next time we plan a vacation at the lake!
5.0
A quiet spot in a comfortable house, with a well-outfitted kitchen, large screened-in porch overlooking the lake, a dock for sunning on and jumping in the lake. Oh, and an air hockey table! We had a fun and restful time.
5.0
Did all the renting process online. Had any questions they got right back to us. Kept sending notices to let us know of our vacation. No complaints.
5.0
Everything was great. Just a heads up, if you have a boat trailer it’s a tight turn getting to the house but doable
5.0
Beautiful view right on the lake Nice modern clean home with comfortable beds. Well stocked kitchen a lot of room for 9 people to hang out in.
5.0
Peaceful lake house
Beautiful view right on the lake Nice modern clean home with comfortable beds. Well stocked kitchen a lot of room for 9 people to hang out in.
5.0
The description of this property is very accurate- actually , it is even better in person than in pictures!!! It’s a little tricky to find at night do to hidden signs ( dirt roads in excellent condition), but GPS got us there. When typing in address, make sure to type in exactly as listed. There is another Shellcracker in Lexington 😂
5.0
Amazing, quiet paradise
Everything was just as shown. The property was well maintained and clean. It was absolutely perfect and I have already recommended it to several friends.
5.0
Even better than described
The description of this property is very accurate- actually , it is even better in person than in pictures!!! It’s a little tricky to find at night do to hidden signs ( dirt roads in excellent condition), but GPS got us there. When typing in address, make sure to type in exactly as listed. There is another Shellcracker in Lexington 😂
5.0
We had a wonderful time at Shellcracker! The location was perfect, tucked away and private yet not too far from a couple of fun little towns or places to pick up groceries. We had a great time paddling and swimming off the dock and were able to explore the area without fear of boats whizzing by. We enjoyed paddling to Big Man's Marina for a snack. The house was clean and layout was great for a family gathering. I only wish we were able to extend our last day's stay by a couple of hours to enjoy the beautiful day with less rush to get checked out, but it was not an option.
5.0
Fabulous Weekend!
We had a wonderful time at Shellcracker! The location was perfect, tucked away and private yet not too far from a couple of fun little towns or places to pick up groceries. We had a great time paddling and swimming off the dock and were able to explore the area without fear of boats whizzing by. We enjoyed paddling to Big Man's Marina for a snack. The house was clean and layout was great for a family gathering. I only wish we were able to extend our last day's stay by a couple of hours to enjoy the beautiful day with less rush to get checked out, but it was not an option.
5.0
Everything!!
5.0
Beautiful!!
Everything!!
5.0
Very quiet and very cleAn and very close to bait shop and grocery stores. Beautiful
5.0
Last weekend before high school for grandsons
Very quiet and very cleAn and very close to bait shop and grocery stores. Beautiful
4.0
Sitting in the screened in porch looking out at the lake is so peaceful. Kayaking and boating are fun daytime activities with family meals and games at night make this a wonderful getaway.
4.0
Peaceful and beautiful getaway
Sitting in the screened in porch looking out at the lake is so peaceful. Kayaking and boating are fun daytime activities with family meals and games at night make this a wonderful getaway.
3.0
My family has rented this house before and the accommodations are good for a large group . We had a very nice time and there’s plenty of space and bathrooms just wish they would upgrade a few things like the refrigerator as this is the same refrigerator in this home when we rented it in 2016 that did not close well then!
3.0
Fun time with family
My family has rented this house before and the accommodations are good for a large group . We had a very nice time and there’s plenty of space and bathrooms just wish they would upgrade a few things like the refrigerator as this is the same refrigerator in this home when we rented it in 2016 that did not close well then!
5.0
Enjoyed the week. Property was clean and had plenty to do. Lots of room for everyone. The dock and screened porch was our favorites. Fishing was great. Neighbors were friendly.
5.0
Great family vacation
Enjoyed the week. Property was clean and had plenty to do. Lots of room for everyone. The dock and screened porch was our favorites. Fishing was great. Neighbors were friendly.
5.0
Oh my goodness! Great place for family! Lots of room, lots of activities, fun yet quiet. Even the towels were great! Kayak, air hockey, clean, the best. Want to go back tomorrow.
4.0
The house smelled fresh (usually lake houses can have a musty smell) and it was very clean (again - not something you usually find with rentals). It has a well stocked kitchen and the outside included two kayaks and many life vests that weren't advertised as included but were available. It was a nice surprise. The access to physically get into the water was very easy and the cove was pretty clear and not too choppy. Very nice. Would stay again.
I would highly recommend you bring a LOT of bug spray. It's a very wooded property and the mosquitos are the worse I've ever seen. The house requires a 5 day minimum stay but they only give you 8 towels - one for each person. You'll need to bring more or be prepared to do laundry.
Lastly, one of our children left something important at the house and we didn't notice until the next day. We've tried repeatedly to get ahold of someone to grant us access to pick it back up and no one will return our calls. There is ZERO customer service. If you have a problem you're on your own.
4.0
Exactly as expected
The house smelled fresh (usually lake houses can have a musty smell) and it was very clean (again - not something you usually find with rentals). It has a well stocked kitchen and the outside included two kayaks and many life vests that weren't advertised as included but were available. It was a nice surprise. The access to physically get into the water was very easy and the cove was pretty clear and not too choppy. Very nice. Would stay again.
I would highly recommend you bring a LOT of bug spray. It's a very wooded property and the mosquitos are the worse I've ever seen. The house requires a 5 day minimum stay but they only give you 8 towels - one for each person. You'll need to bring more or be prepared to do laundry.
Lastly, one of our children left something important at the house and we didn't notice until the next day. We've tried repeatedly to get ahold of someone to grant us access to pick it back up and no one will return our calls. There is ZERO customer service. If you have a problem you're on your own.
I would highly recommend you bring a LOT of bug spray. It's a very wooded property and the mosquitos are the worse I've ever seen. The house requires a 5 day minimum stay but they only give you 8 towels - one for each person. You'll need to bring more or be prepared to do laundry.
Lastly, one of our children left something important at the house and we didn't notice until the next day. We've tried repeatedly to get ahold of someone to grant us access to pick it back up and no one will return our calls. There is ZERO customer service. If you have a problem you're on your own.
5.0
The house was perfect for a weekend getaway with friends. It was spacious enough for everyone. There was a dock about 5 mins away where we were able to dock our boat. The house had plenty of life jackets for everyone to use. The screened in porch was perfect to have breakfast and dinner. They also had a selection of classic movies which we were able to use for a movie night. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you may need to cook and there was also a grill on the property that we utilized. Everyone had an amazing time and it was definitely a weekend we would not forget.
5.0
Perfect home for every age
The house was perfect for a weekend getaway with friends. It was spacious enough for everyone. There was a dock about 5 mins away where we were able to dock our boat. The house had plenty of life jackets for everyone to use. The screened in porch was perfect to have breakfast and dinner. They also had a selection of classic movies which we were able to use for a movie night. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you may need to cook and there was also a grill on the property that we utilized. Everyone had an amazing time and it was definitely a weekend we would not forget.
5.0
Secret hideaway for lake lovers.
Oh my goodness! Great place for family! Lots of room, lots of activities, fun yet quiet. Even the towels were great! Kayak, air hockey, clean, the best. Want to go back tomorrow.
2.0
This Place is Dirty!
Nearly all the pots & pans and 100% of cookie sheets were dirty. We had to wash prior to use.
The kitchen utensils exist, but aren’t very good. I think we ran out of forks twice (and there were only three of us).
Kitchen stuff and all the furniture looks like someone went to a yard sale to buy things. For the price we paid I expected a much higher quality. You can pay less at Lake Lure and get much more.
The screened-in porch wasn’t really. The screening had huge holes that let all the bugs in.
We opened the windows to get fresh air and were disgusted! The area between the windows and screens were full of dead bugs. An obvious sign that it had not been cleaned in months, maybe years.
The outside was very pleasant. It is right on the lake. We spent the evenings down there.
I would not stay there again and will not rent any property that Vacasa manages. Vacasa charges a huge management fee and apparently just keeps the money as they are not spending in on cleaning!
2.0
Nearly all the pots & pans and 100% of cookie sheets were dirty. We had to wash prior to use.The kitchen utensils exist, but aren’t very good. I think we ran out of forks twice (and there were only three of us).Kitchen stuff and all the furniture looks like someone went to a yard sale to buy things. For the price we paid I expected a much higher quality. You can pay less at Lake Lure and get much more.The screened-in porch wasn’t really. The screening had huge holes that let all the bugs in.We opened the windows to get fresh air and were disgusted! The area between the windows and screens were full of dead bugs. An obvious sign that it had not been cleaned in months, maybe years.The outside was very pleasant. It is right on the lake. We spent the evenings down there.I would not stay there again and will not rent any property that Vacasa manages. Vacasa charges a huge management fee and apparently just keeps the money as they are not spending in on cleaning!
4.0
Beautiful view.
Beautiful lake home offering everything you could need for a getaway.
5.0
Shellcracker was our favorite rental ever. The dock was amazing right there in the backyard! The house was perfect for the 6 of us and our dog too! Will repeat.
5.0
Shellcracker was our favorite rental ever. The dock was amazing right there in the backyard!
Shellcracker was our favorite rental ever. The dock was amazing right there in the backyard! The house was perfect for the 6 of us and our dog too! Will repeat.
5.0
130 Shellcracker
Location is great, the house is wonderful! Enjoyed the kayaking and boating!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake Murray?
The average price for a rental in Lake Murray is £163 per night. This rental is £19 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakefront dream with serene view, private dock, foosball, firepit - dog-friendly. 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 Lakefront dream with serene view, private dock, foosball, firepit - dog-friendly 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 Lakefront dream with serene view, private dock, foosball, firepit - dog-friendly?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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