What a lovely sunlit newly-renovated place on Lake Murray to spend a weekend near Columbia, starting with the personalized note and bottle of wine left by the host. The space was impeccable and just adorable. There were just two of us, but it would easily be perfect for a family or girls’ getaway. In addition to the master bedroom with its own dressing room and en suite bathroom, there is a pull-out sofa on the lower level, which has a bathroom & kitchen that is also convenient to walking outside through the French doors.The upper level has a really peaceful, bright sunporch overlooking the property with a view of the lake. The kitchen amenities were terrific and had everything we needed for cooking in one night. There were ample towels and toiletries. The AC was amazing, but the outdoor deck was a highlight to enjoy coffee or just sit. We also enjoyed kayaking — and just sitting on the dock one afternoon to watch the turtles and heron. This space is also a nice 25 minute drive from historic Newberry (try Figaro!) and 17 minutes from Chapin (loved the Chop House!), where you can find many grocery stores, etc. We also really enjoyed Martin’s Landing, a fun restaurant overlooking the lake, about 6 minutes away. And about 30 minutes away was the wonderful Liberty on the Lake, where we enjoyed great live music and a terrific view, in Irbo. Columbia, which we were visiting for USC parents weekend, was about 50 minutes away. Communication with the host was excellent!