[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Cardinal's Nest | Sleeps 9 | Close In Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104470000/104468000/104467954/97c69f8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104470000/104468000/104467954/2c6d1839.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104470000/104468000/104467954/17861a60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104470000/104468000/104467954/4fc86334.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104470000/104468000/104467954/dbd5f742.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a tranquil retreat at Heartwood Furnished Homes, nestled near Lake Murray. This newly renovated home boasts a private dock, screened-in back porch with mini split, and fast WiFi. Enjoy TVs in every bedroom and the living room or challenge your group to cornhole on the large backyard. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91948 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Cardinal's Nest | Sleeps 9 | Close In Looking for hospitality that’s right on Lake Murray? Heartwood Furnished Homes 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. There is one camera on the front of the house facing the driveway and front yard. There are 2 other cameras on the back of the house facing the backyard and patio area. 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 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 in order 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 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. Pets must be approved in advance. We charge a pet fee for up to 2 pets at all of 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. If the property is left in an unusually dirty condition that requires deep cleaning beyond our standard turnover, an additional fee will be charged to cover the extra housekeeping costs. 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,948 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90700000/90697000/90696945/596f9909.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake house on Lake Murray with private dock and boat ramp. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 266841 ## About the area Located in Irmo, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Murray and Dreher Island State Park, while Harbison Theatre and South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and Irmo Community Park. [Visit our Irmo travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Irmo.dx602644) [View more Vacation homes in Irmo](https://www.expedia.ca/Irmo-Private-Vacation-Homes.d602644-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.11138%2C-81.25130&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cd58smkGHufOSKrH34SPY7OvmkI=) Irmo, SC ### What's nearby - Lake Murray Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Lake Murray - 2 min drive - 1.0 km - Columbiana Centre - 14 min drive - 13.6 km - Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 24 min drive - 24.4 km - University of South Carolina - 28 min drive - 29.6 km ### Getting around - Columbia Station - 25 min drive - Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 29 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive - ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪El Charro - ‬6 min drive - ‪Tavern On 6 - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Cardinal's Nest | Sleeps 9 | Close In pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Cardinal's Nest | Sleeps 9 | Close In? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Cardinal's Nest | Sleeps 9 | Close In? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Cardinal's Nest | Sleeps 9 | Close In located? > This family-friendly Irmo vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Murray and Lake Murray Marina. Irmo Community Park and Woodmen of the World are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Cardinal's Nest | Sleeps 9 | Close In Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### margaret c. Jun 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### graduation trip Beautiful setting close to Columbia and all of the events we had to attend. The house was clean and there was plenty of room to relax. 2 small problems- the kitchen does not have enough serving pieces (spoons, blender, toaster...) and the kitchen faucet doesn't have any water pressure. Otherwise it was great! ##### margaret c. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### joni g. Jun 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### BAC Graduation for our Soldier I was looking for a house off post that would accommodate our family. The views are beautiful, home is on tbe water so fishing and swimming is an option for those who enjoy outside. We loved sitting on the porch, talking. The sunroom was nice when it rained and would be great during cold months. Overall the home was a very nice stay. Our Soldier was able to come back for the day and he enjoyed the peacefulness and just being able to come back and have that family normalcy. ##### joni g. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa K. Jun 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Great fun at the lake!!! Overall great, just a few FYIs: Keypad did not work, couldn't get in Bathtub faucet and handle were loose Half bath faucets reversed TV streaming would freeze 20+ flies, multiple gnats, no fly swatter Outside AC unit noisy {sounds of scraping and running water) ##### Lisa K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Dan T. Oct 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property, some issues Fabulous location, beautiful setting on the lake for fishing, for enjoying sunrises and sunsets, Large, clean, and well appointed. There appears to have been some serious water damage to ceilings and floors that was aesthetically covered rather than properly repaired. Also, at this price point, we expected more luxurious linens. We would stay on this lake again. ##### Dan T. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin Aug 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Kevin Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### David M. Apr 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good spot and location House is nice and a good location. Pictures a little bit nicer than the actual. Rained so we didn’t get to use the outside like we wanted. Propane was out on grill and had to go find, but PM reimbursed and gave a bit more for the hassle. Floors could use a good cleaning. Spilled some water and used a white towel. Wasn’t white after that.Overall, nice place in a good location. We stayed here for the Masters. ##### David M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria K. Feb 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Maria K. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie F. Jan 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Stephanie F. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024