Lake at sunset
Lake Murray Vacation Rental Management

We know what works on the water. Now we're bringing it to Lake Murray.

Basecamp Getaways turned overlooked lake homes into some of the highest-earning rentals on Lake Hartwell — 3× revenue lifts, 4.9★ ratings, and homes booked solid. We're expanding that same full-service playbook to Lake Murray, and we're confident it will work here too.

7+ Homes
Managed on Lake Hartwell
4.9★
Average Guest Rating
3× Lift
Typical Revenue Increase
Why Basecamp Will Own This Lake

Lake specialists — not a big-box manager

We don't manage everything, everywhere. We go deep on fishing lakes, learn the water, and market homes to the travelers who actually book them. Here's the edge we're bringing to Lake Murray.

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Fishing & Tournament Stays

Relationships across the fishing-travel world — tournament anglers, guides, and media — targeting Murray's striper and bass economy.

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Targeted Marketing

A database of past lake guests and specific guest avatars, so a new Murray listing launches with an audience already in place.

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Our Own Booking Site

lakemurraystays.com will drive direct bookings — just like lakehartwellstays.com does today — lowering fees and building repeat guests.

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Dock & Water Expertise

Seasonal water-level management, dock know-how, and a local care team that protects your home and your guests' experience.

Full-Service Management

Everything handled, end to end

From the first photo to the monthly statement, we run the entire operation so ownership feels effortless.

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Design & Photography

Styling, pro photography, and listing copy that sells the lake lifestyle.

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Dynamic Pricing

AI-driven, data-backed rates that capture peak weekends and events.

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24/7 Guest Comms

Screening, fast responses, and five-star hospitality around the clock.

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Cleaning & Turns

Reliable, inspected turnovers with a trusted local team.

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Maintenance

Proactive upkeep and dock/water-level care that protects your asset.

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100% Keyless

Smart-lock access for secure, seamless check-ins every time.

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Multi-Channel

Airbnb, VRBO, direct booking, and our own branded website.

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Transparent Reporting

Clean monthly statements — no hidden cleaning markups.

The Difference

Self-managing vs. big-box vs. Basecamp

Where your revenue actually goes — and who actually knows the lake.

What MattersSelf-ManagingBasecamp GetawaysVacasa / Evolve
Lake & fishing market expertiseVariesDeep local specialistGeneric, national
Own branded booking websiteNolakemurraystays.comNo
Existing guest databaseNoYes — brought with usShared pool
Dynamic, AI-driven pricingRarelyYesYes
Local, hands-on care teamYouYesOutsourced
Transparent fees, no lock-inYesContracts & markups
Proof, Not Promises

Case studies from Lake Hartwell

These are real homes we took over on Lake Hartwell. The situations — self-managing, under-earning, or never rented — are exactly what we expect to find on Lake Murray. Here's what changed.

Lakefront cottage
Quittin Time Cottage · Lavonia, GA

From under $35K to a $100K+ annual pace

~3×
Revenue lift
$100K+
Annual pace
5★
Guest rating
  • Renovation guidance, hot tub, and outdoor movie screen added
  • Deep-water dock and private sand beach positioned as headline amenities
  • Repriced and re-marketed to the fishing and family-lake audience
"The views of Lake Hartwell are absolutely beautiful… the hot tub overlooking the lake was incredible."— Verified guest, 5★
Lake house with dock
Hooked on Hartwell · Martin, GA

$0 rental history to $60K+ in year one

$60K+
Year-one revenue
$0 → live
Prior STR history
5★
Guest rating
  • Professional styling, kayaks, paddle boards, and an outdoor projector
  • Fish-themed bunk room built for the family-angler avatar
  • Kept performing and retained through the property's sale
"We all basically lived on the dock… the kids LOVED the paddle boards and kayaks."— Verified guest, 5★
Spacious lake home interior
Watersedge · Anderson, SC

On pace to double revenue with better exposure

Revenue pace
+Channels
Expanded exposure
5★
Guest rating
  • High-end photography and amenity curation
  • Multi-channel listing expansion across Airbnb, VRBO, and direct
  • Repositioned to reach a larger, higher-value guest pool
"We enjoyed the spacious home and private outdoor area. Erin was very easy to contact."— Verified guest, 5★
Why this matters for Lake Murray: every one of these homes started where most Lake Murray homes are today — self-managed, under-marketed, or never rented at all. With 50,000 acres, a striper-fishing draw, and Columbia's metro demand next door, Lake Murray has the same (or better) fundamentals. We're bringing the exact same system, brand, and guest network here.
Owner-First

The Basecamp difference

Everything we do is built around one goal: more revenue for you, less work for you, and a home that's cared for like our own.

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Local Operations

Boots on the ground at the lake — not a call center three states away.

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Superhost Standard

Hospitality that earns and defends five-star ratings and repeat guests.

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Tech-Driven Marketing

Dynamic pricing, SEO, and a branded website working together to fill dates.

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Direct Bookings

Our own site reduces platform fees and builds a guest list that's ours.

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Transparent Fees

Simple, honest structure with clear monthly statements — no surprises.

Referral Reputation

Owners refer us because the numbers and the communication speak for themselves.

Simple Pricing

One clear management fee. No games.

A straightforward percentage of revenue, no hidden cleaning markups, and no long-term lock-in. Your incentives and ours point the same direction — more revenue.

% of Revenue
You win when we win
No Markups
Transparent cleaning & fees
No Lock-In
Earn your business monthly
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Questions

Lake Murray owner FAQ

Are you actually managing homes on Lake Murray yet?

We're launching on Lake Murray now and actively onboarding our first homes. You'd be getting in early — with a team that already has a proven track record and an existing guest network from Lake Hartwell.

How is your pricing structured?

A simple percentage of revenue, no hidden cleaning markups, and no long-term contracts. We earn your business every month. Request a custom quote and we'll walk you through the numbers for your specific home.

What areas of Lake Murray do you serve?

The full lake and its four-county shoreline — from Lexington and Chapin to Irmo, Prosperity, and the Dreher Island area — plus the surrounding Columbia metro.

What makes you different from Vacasa or Evolve?

We're a lake specialist, not a national big-box manager. We market to fishing and lake travelers, run our own branded booking website, bring an existing guest database, and keep a local care team on the water.

Do I have to renovate or add amenities?

Not required — but we'll tell you which high-ROI touches (hot tubs, dock upgrades, game rooms, styling) tend to pay for themselves quickly, exactly as they did in our Lake Hartwell case studies.

How do you handle dock and water levels?

Seasonal water-level management and dock know-how are part of our specialty. We manage guest expectations and safety around changing conditions so reviews stay strong.

What could my home earn?

It depends on location, size, bedrooms, and amenities. The fastest way to find out is a free revenue analysis — fill out the form below and we'll send a custom projection.

How fast can you get my home live?

Once we've walked through your property and finalized photos and pricing, we move quickly to get you listed across all channels and our website.

Let's Talk

Get your free Lake Murray revenue analysis

Tell us about your home and we'll send back a custom income projection — no obligation. Or book a call and we'll walk through it together.

Free Revenue Analysis

We'll reply with a custom projection for your Lake Murray home.