Docked boat in Lake Marion, SC
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this docked boat rental
Escape to this delightful boat moored on South Carolinas premier, upper Santee/Lake Marion watershed. Enter through the lower salon there is a reading area to Stbd and to Port is a 6 person built in table for dining, or gaming or just visiting.
With 3 cozy bedrooms including 1 king bed and 2 queen beds, each suite with private bathroom and deluxe bidet toilets, guests can completely unwind in comfort. Enjoy the tranquil ambiance of the surrounding area while taking advantage of amenities like AC, WiFi, kayaking, fire pit or grilling out on upper deck. Propane grill provided. Fully equipped galley as well as full size washer and dryer. Make your holiday one for the books with a stay at our place. One time 150 passenger excursion veteran of the Inland rivers, The Chattanooga Star is an authentic paddlewheel boat, note 6' 2" ceilings on lower deck. We apologize that the boat and dock facillities are private and are NOT upgradable to handicapped accessible. Also not recommended for young children, however a perfect family vacation spot for ages 11 and up. Kayaks and firepit are available. Boat launch ramp 1/2 mile away, launch and secure your own boat outside master bedroom for ultimate convenience. Perfect for fishing, kayaking or just enjoying the waterfowl and sounds of the swamp. Bedrooms have individual HVAC as well as screened windows. Upper deck is under a large canopy, allowing grilling with outdoor seating on the waterfront always available.
With 3 cozy bedrooms including 1 king bed and 2 queen beds, each suite with private bathroom and deluxe bidet toilets, guests can completely unwind in comfort. Enjoy the tranquil ambiance of the surrounding area while taking advantage of amenities like AC, WiFi, kayaking, fire pit or grilling out on upper deck. Propane grill provided. Fully equipped galley as well as full size washer and dryer. Make your holiday one for the books with a stay at our place. One time 150 passenger excursion veteran of the Inland rivers, The Chattanooga Star is an authentic paddlewheel boat, note 6' 2" ceilings on lower deck. We apologize that the boat and dock facillities are private and are NOT upgradable to handicapped accessible. Also not recommended for young children, however a perfect family vacation spot for ages 11 and up. Kayaks and firepit are available. Boat launch ramp 1/2 mile away, launch and secure your own boat outside master bedroom for ultimate convenience. Perfect for fishing, kayaking or just enjoying the waterfowl and sounds of the swamp. Bedrooms have individual HVAC as well as screened windows. Upper deck is under a large canopy, allowing grilling with outdoor seating on the waterfront always available.
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Lake Marion, SC
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
This was one of our most unique VRBO stays! We very much enjoyed staying on a paddle boat! Cap'n Mike has done a wonderful job of taking the boat that he built and creating a great place to spend some time. With three bedroom suites and a full kitchen, along with the upper deck for relaxing, eating, and observing nature, there isn't much you can think of that's not provided. The fresh flowers were a very nice bonus. The master suite has several windows overlooking the water. The lower deck was very clean, which isn't easy in South Carolina and on the water. We appreciated Cap'n Mike's suggestion that we stop for groceries on our way, as there are no stores (or restaurants) nearby. The Chattanooga Star has such a wonderful history and it's great that Cap'n Mike and Mrs. are sharing this with visitors, and we enjoyed talking with him. We like to find unique places to stay, and this one is at the top of our list!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Off the beaten track for sure, but the artfully designed accommodations were lovely and come with a fascinating history. Enveloped by peace and quiet- we quickly began to realize the rich and lively soundscape of our location: birdsong, a rooster crowing, faraway train whistle, fish plopping, frogs, more birds! Remember to bring food and binoculars. Our host was as uniquely interesting as the boat. It’s a perfect spot for peacefully watching the world go by; just what we were looking for.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Captain Mike was amazing and wow, what a find to be able to stay on this historic boat. As Ohioans, it was cool to stay aboard the bicentennial paddle boat of Ohio. Mike’s communication was absolutely phenomenal. Not only did he give an amazing tour of the boat, he was always available for help and comments. We took advantage of the kayaks to troll around a bit and were able to safely see an alligator or three! The fire pit at night was awesome for s’mores. Our two boys (okay, 3 boys counting Dadude) had a blast. Momlady also enjoyed the views, amazing sounds and clean facility. We wish we could’ve stayed longer than three nights but we’ve gotta move along. This was an awesome launchpad to see our 32nd national park, Congaree. We’ve got 31 more to go.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
From start to finish, from the location to the hosts, this was an amazing stay. The "Star" has been truly transformed into an amazing luxury accommodation. Everything has been thought of here. Comfort has been accounted for everywhere as well as convenience. The beds were perfect and everything was so clean. I've stayed in high end hotels that aren't as nice as this. Location wise, it's purely enchanting. The river is flowing past, fish and turtles everywhere, birds flying around, calling and squirrels scurrying around the trees. The hosts have some chickens and guinea fowl and goats that are a real treat to have around. The hosts shared history about the boat and theres a book with a lot of info shared through newspaper clippings as well which provides a rich history of the boat. It's just truly a special place to stay.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(12 Ratings)
"This was one of our most unique VRBO stays! We very much enjoyed staying on a paddle boat! Cap'n Mike has done a wonderful job of taking the boat that he built and creating a great place to spend so..."
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