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The Cardinal's Nest| Sleeps 9 | Close In

House in Irmo, SC

9 guests·4 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
4.8 · 46 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Screened porch, private dock, and lakeside sunsets for memorable evenings.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Smart TVs in every room and fast wifi elevate family-friendly downtime.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Walk to Lake Murray Marina and nearby shops for easy mornings.

What guests are saying

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4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 46 reviews

Guests consistently praise the property for its comfort and spaciousness, with many highlighting the cozy interiors and lovely outdoor spaces, including a screened patio and beautiful lake views. Reviewers commend the responsiveness of the host, ensuring a smooth stay. The property is ideal for family gatherings and leisure activities like kayaking and boating. While some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns, the overall sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

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Property details

Looking for hospitality that’s right on Lake Murray? the property manager is a local provider of furnished accommodations in Columbia, Lake Murray, and surrounding areas. We look forward to hosting you in a Heartwood Home! This home offers: ★ 1 King Bed + 1 Queen Bed + 4 Twin Beds + 1 Twin pullout sofa ★ SmartTV in Living Room & Bedrooms ★ Newly Renovated ★ Walk to Liberty Tap Room & Lake Murray Marina! Only 0.4 miles away ★ Minutes away from multiple grocery stores & restaurants ★ RV pad This newly renovated home is perfect for your Lake Murray getaway! Only minutes away from various grocery stores and dining spots, it's a gem among lake houses. It's proximity to Lake Murray Tap Room & Lake Murray Marina is a truly unique perk - they are both within walking distance! The bathroom connected to the primary bedroom also features ADA poles for added accessibility. You may even see wild barn owls, bald eagles, or deer in the yard during your stay! Where you’ll sleep: ☆ 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms (Sleeps 9) ☆ Bedroom 1 – King Bed w/ ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet ☆ Bedroom 2 – Queen Bed ☆ Bedroom 3 – 2 Twin Beds ☆ Bedroom 4 – 2 Twin Beds (bunkbed) w/ dedicated workspace ☆ Living room – Twin pullout sofa What you’ll enjoy about this Heartwood Home: ☆ Screened in back porch w/ dining table and mini split ☆ Gas grill ☆ TVs in the living room & all bedrooms ☆ Large backyard ☆ Private dock ☆ Cornhole boards ☆ Indoor board games ☆ Family Friendly with Pack n Play & High Chair (for rent / upon request) ☆ Fast Wifi ☆ Locally roasted coffee (drip coffee maker) ☆ High quality bedding ☆ Driveway parking for 6 ☆ RV parking pad “The house looks amazing! But how far away is it from where I want to go?” -So glad you asked! Driving times: ☆ Liberty Tap Room & Grill –2 minutes ☆ Lake Murray Marina – 2 minutes ☆ Food Lion – 4 minutes ☆ Lake Murray Dam – 17 minutes ☆ Riverbanks Zoo – 20 minutes ☆ Downtown / USC – 25 minutes ☆ CAE – 27 minutes ☆ Williams Brice Stadium – 29 minutes ☆ CAE – 27 minutes ☆ Fort Jackson – 36 minutes ☆ Congaree National Park – 44 minutes The garage, fireplace, and boat lift are not for guest use. You will receive a 'boarding pass' upon confirmation with guidebooks, property specific details, check in / parking instructions and more! You can share this link with anyone in your party for access to the details! We are very close to the water - expect to see wildlife including bugs, lizards, birds, turtles, raccoons, squirrels, and the occasional deer. Regular pest treatments are done both inside and out but it is very easy for pests to slip into the house if doors or windows are left open. The maximum occupancy that is shown in the listing includes any and all visitors that will be at the home. Over-occupancy or unauthorized events will result in IMMEDIATE eviction without a refund. Any guest who refuses to vacate when instructed will be treated as a trespasser. No parties, events, or gatherings over the listed occupancy are allowed under any circumstances. Bookings made under false pretenses will be denied access with no refund. You must be 25 years of age or older to book one of our homes. While we ask a series of screening questions to all guests, local guests are subject to additional screening steps, including a phone call. We reserve the right to cancel any guest reservations at our discretion. Quiet hours are from 10PM until 8AM every day of the week. We have zero tolerance for noise complaints and multiple violations will result in immediate eviction without a refund. No smoking or vaping inside of the home under any circumstances. You will incur an additional fee of $500 if you smoke within the home + the cost of any damages. If you smoke outdoors you must dispose of any debris safely, do not discard anything in the yard or patio. No illegal substances or activities on the premises. A starter amenity package is provided for each reservation. These items are intended as a complimentary starter supply only and may not be replenished during the stay. Pets must be approved in advance. We charge a pet fee for up to 2 pets at all our pet friendly locations. If there is evidence of any undisclosed pets in the home (pet friendly or non-pet friendly), you will be charged for cleaning + any additional damages. For stays longer than 21 days, we charge an additional cleaning fee. If the house is left in a state that requires additional cleaning, we will charge a fee that covers the additional expense. Early check-in and late check out for up to 2 hours is available per calendar availability, at an additional cost. This must be requested through your boarding pass, and we will approve / decline after reviewing our cleaning schedule. Do not tamper with smoke detectors, security devices, or Wi-Fi equipment. If personal items are left behind a fee of $25 + shipping costs will be charged back to you.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

Common space

1 Twin Sofa Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

Guest reviews

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Jurmelle

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July 2026

Very kind and responsive when needed!

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Laura

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July 2026

Our family loved spending the weekend in Wendy’s home. Dock is fantastic in a very convenient location. We had the serenity of the lake but were not far from shopping and restaurants. Lots of space to put our things, no clutter. Beds were comfy.

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Todd

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July 2026

Great location, the kitchen could be better outfitted and the ladder to get in and out of the lake was broken. Overall the place could just use a little fixing up to be worth the price.

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Karen

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June 2026

Absolutely loved it! Best water access on Lake Murray! Dock was brand new and wonderful!!! House was clean and well furnished. Screened in porch and deck area was fantastic! Would definitely cone back!

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

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