Ready to spend a few days enjoying a waterfront cabin in South Carolina? (Why leave when we already live in paradise?!) Not many people realize Santee State Park, located on picturesque Lake Marion, has a multitude of cabin rentals perfect for couples or small families - or that 10 of them are located over the water on piers where you can fish and enjoy the sun right outside your front door!
The man-made Lake Marion was created in 1941 and just a year later in 1942, Santee State Park opened on the western edge of the new lake.
The park is quite large and has a total of 30 round cabins, including some of the most unique over the water cabin rentals in South Carolina.
Each comes with heating and air-conditioning, linens, a full kitchen with basic cooking and eating utensils, two bedrooms, a TV, and complimentary WiFi.
Sunrise views are thrown in for free.
The 110,000-acre lake affords endless possibilities for water fun.
One of the most unique places to stay in South Carolina, the park has two boat ramps that provide ample space to launch a vessel — whether yours is man powered or machine powered.
Imagine the peaceful sunrises ahead!
If cabin glamping in South Carolina is a little over the top for you, then other options for a perfect getaway at Santee State Park are available.
The park has two campgrounds and more than 150 campsites with a variety of views including wide open lake scenery and views of a cypress swamp in the other campground.
Love to fish?
Then be sure to come hungry!
Did you know about these over the water cabin rental in South Carolina?
This map illustrates the locations of the 30 state park cabins along (and over!) Lake Marion. Which one will you reserve?
Ready to plan the perfect getaway?
So are we!
Santee State Park is open year-round. Are you ready to book your dream vacation? Santee State Park is open year-round, so visit the website to check dates and availability. If mountain views are what you seek, this dreamy cottage is one of the most unique places to stay in South Carolina.
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