Title: Tess’s cottage on the lake. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tess’s cottage on the lake. Cottage in Prosperity, steps from Lake Murray ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99800000/99796600/99796532/w1433h1080x243y0-9277cf20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99800000/99796600/99796532/w1432h1080x244y0-137b4ecc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99800000/99796600/99796532/w1436h1080x242y0-be05d150.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99800000/99796600/99796532/w1435h1080x242y0-69497767.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99800000/99796600/99796532/w1432h1080x244y0-6e84e215.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tess’s cottage on the lake. provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Tess’s cottage on the lake. Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. It’s secluded, quiet, stress reliever place on the lake. A short 100 yards walk brings you to a shared dock for lounging and swimming . The place awaits for your next memorable experience! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79210000/79209800/79209711/2a2ac9f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Last Resort at Martins Landing Hollands Landing - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 32 reviews £150 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=79209711&PinnedHotelID=79209711&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63170000/63163900/63163810/aa493255.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Gem private dock & boat ramp on Lake Murray Prosperity - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 97 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=63163810&PinnedHotelID=63163810&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91210000/91208900/91208883/95e40467.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fishing Paradise. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.093067,-81.493614&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wtboE%60vkpN%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%40S%40Q%40QBS%40Q%40SBQBQBQBQBQDQBSDODQBQDQDOFQDQFOFODQFOFOFOFQHMFOHOFMHOHMHMHOHMJMHMJKHMJKJMHKLKHMLKJIJKJILKJILILILILGJILGLGLINGLELGLENGLELENCLENENCLCNENALCNCNCL%3FNCNAN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40NBN%3FNBNBLBN%40LDNBNBLDNDLBNDLDLFNDLFLDLFNHJFLFLHLFLHJHLHLHJJLHJJJHJJJLJJJJJLJJHLJJHLJLFLJNHLHLFNHLFNHNFNFNHNFNFNDPFNDNFPDPDNDPDPDPBNDRBPDP%40PBPBPBPBR%40P%40RBP%40P%3FR%40P%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FPAR%3FRAPAP%3FRAPCPARAPCPCPCRCPAPEPCPEPCPEPEPENEPEPGNEPGNEPGNGNINGNGNINGLINGNILILKNGLKJILKLILKJKLKJKJKJKJKJKJMHKJMHMFKJMFMHMFMHKFOFMFMFMFODMFMDODMBODMDOBOBMBOBMBOBO%40O%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FOCMAOAOCMCOCOCMCOCOEMEOCMEMEOGMEMGMGOGMGMGMIKGMIMGMKMGKIMKKIKKKKMKIKMKIKKMKKIMKMIMKKIMIOIMIMIOGOIMGOIOGOGOGOGOEQGOGQEOGQEQEOCQEQEQCQEQCQCQCQCSCQAQAQCSAQAQASAQ%3FQAS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wiZOuNQCR51Y4CGaRGJ6iyax2wU=) Prosperity, SC #### What's nearby - Lake Murray - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles - Dreher Island State Park - 36 min drive - 12.9 miles - Dreher Island - 45 min drive - 14.8 miles - Newberry Opera House - 45 min drive - 21.5 miles - Crooked Creek Park - 47 min drive - 17.0 miles #### Getting around - Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 64 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Na'cho Margarita - ‬32 min drive - ‪Fiddler Blues On Lake Murray - ‬21 min drive - ‪Waterdog Cafe - ‬35 min drive - ‪Spinner's Sand Bar - ‬35 min drive - ‪Big Jims Steaks And Seafood @Hollands Landing - ‬32 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tess’s cottage on the lake. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Tess’s cottage on the lake. ? > Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Tess’s cottage on the lake. ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Tess’s cottage on the lake. located? > Situated in Prosperity, this cottage is steps from Lake Murray and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Dreher Island State Park. Dreher Island and Carter & Holmes Orchids are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tess’s cottage on the lake. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 37 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle b. 3 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place to visit Overall the stay was great! Looking forward to booking again in the near future. ##### Kyle b. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Denise M. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Stay Nice place ##### Denise M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy B. 31 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay This was a great place to stay, and the owner, who is nothing short then top notch very quiet and we totally enjoyed our stay. We definitely will be back. ##### Randy B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynda H. 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint Cottage This was a business trip more than pleasure - wish we would have had time to enjoy the amenities more. Very nice accommodations. ##### Lynda H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd C. 16 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A cute place in a nice quiet area We enjoyed our stay here. The house was well kept and equipped to easily cook meals. Our communication with the homeowner was amazing! She responded quickly and was more than willing to help when we needed to reschedule. ##### Todd C. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernadette D. 29 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tess cottage Was clean and cute ##### Bernadette D. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert V. 28 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fisherman review. Accommodations excellent. Extremely safe and secure. Beds comfortable. Very clean. Boat parking in driveway is a little tight. Use caution when looping through from right to left. Best option is to enter left side of loop, pull through, and then back into carport. Excellent cover to keep boat under with lights for working on equipment in the evenings. Overall great place close to ramps. ##### Robert V. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kevin T. 20 Sept 2024 #### I didn’t get to stay at the property I can’t review this property because I didn’t get to stay here. I don’t want to give her a bad review but I can’t give 5 stars because I don’t know. I had to stay at another property that didn’t have what I wanted so I cut my trip short. The other house had fleas in it, and chickens right outside the front door that started crowing at 3am. ##### Kevin T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danny H. 26 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice place, we really enjoyed staying here. ##### Danny H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donald L. 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick Stop Very peaceful location at the end of a cove. Would stay there again. ##### Donald L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave K. 5 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Lake Getaway Awesome location and great little cottage! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b96e354e-b658-41c7-ac08-958380fbd4a3-1751744859223.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Dave K. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas S. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Stayed 3 nights in June. Tessie met us at property after easy check in. Ample parking for SUV and trailer. Nice carport area. Peaceful setting. Very clean and nicely appointed, everything you need during stay. Bed was very comfortable. Nice screened in porch on lake side. Will stay again when in area. ##### Thomas S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Z. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tess’s Cottage on Lake Murray Cute little cottage. Great for two couples .Hopefully will have a chance to visit again ##### David Z. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### paul l. 31 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place Nice location ##### paul l. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### joe r. 14 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Great place, close to a restaurant and quiet. Except for the rooster crowing. Great communication with the owner. ##### joe r. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin P. 9 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### perfect fishing cottage perfect for fishing - planty of space for truck, trailer, boat - able to put in right from property - clean, well stocked - perfect ##### Robin P. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### david s. 9 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great place nice clean house, loved the covered boat parking. only issue is the driveway is a little too narrow if you have a boat trailer over 20'. ##### david s. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### ROBERT K. 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyment Nice and peaceful place to stay ##### ROBERT K. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill C. 11 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Interesting little place. Like a lot of lake Murray homes are jammed in everywhere. This one had goats and chickens up the street a bit. The house was very clean. The hostess answered all my questions promptly. We brought our bass boat that is a single axle. I don’t believe you could maneuver a tandem trailer in the confines of the boat ramp and covering . One bed had a very squeaky bed. Bring your own ice. The ice maker wasn’t on. Overall though a nice little place. ##### Bill C. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia M. 6 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! Wonderful stay! So peaceful and beautiful! Host was great, I’ll be back! ##### Patricia M. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lametria S. 16 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Loved the screen in porch and only a few steps from the lake. The kitchen has everything you'll need to make a meal. I'll definitely be back. ##### Lametria S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Ann S. 9 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mrs. Smith Very nice property. Nice lady and easy to commu icate with. We loved it and will definitely stay here every time we come to Murray to fish. Thanks Tessie. ##### Mary Ann S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike H. 27 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was a very nice place clean and had everything we needed I would stay there again and recommend t Great time ##### Mike H. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ROBERT K. 5 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Enjoyed everything ##### ROBERT K. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### danny c. 17 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tess's cottage Cottage was fine for adult fisherman. Quiet neighborhood. Plenty of parking for boats. Ramp was kind of hard to access. Wanted to watch football Game but didn't have local channels. Overall Good experience. ##### danny c. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024