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Big Dipper 3BR/2BA Lakefront Dome: Hot Tub, Sunset, EV Charger, Lake Monticello

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Jenkinsville

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A modern interior with a large glass window overlooking a lake, furnished with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs.
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A spacious interior with a wooden floor, a sofa set, a dining table, and a fireplace.
A sandy beach with rocks and greenery, a calm lake, and distant islands.
A tented accommodation with a wooden dining table, chairs, a small white cabinet, and a painting of a landscape.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Jenkinsville, SC
  • Place, Monticello Reservoir
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Jackson
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Jenkinsville

In Jenkinsville .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Monticello Reservoir and 20 miles (32 km) of South Carolina Railroad Museum. Historic Winnsboro Town Clock is within 20 miles (32 km) and Lake Murray is within 32 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

  • Monticello Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Murray - 29 min drive - 39.3 km
  • University of South Carolina - 47 min drive - 76.1 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 48 min drive - 76.7 km
  • Fort Jackson - 52 min drive - 76.7 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ride and Dine - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wing Nuts - ‬6 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Big Dipper 3BR/2BA Lakefront Dome: Hot Tub, Sunset, EV Charger, Lake Monticello

Welcome to Big Dipper — a resort-style glamping escape right on the water's edge of Lake Monticello in Jenkinsville, South Carolina, where your next family adventure is written in the stars!

Big Dipper is a lakefront geodome with 3 bedrooms, all with KING beds, 2 bathrooms, and a loft with two queens, with sunset views. It sleeps up to 10 guests.

STARGAZING, LIKE NOWHERE ELSE
Lake Monticello is relatively undeveloped, with very little lighting, so the stars are clearly visible at night — dark skies that would not be possible on a busy, developed lake. Sleep under the stars through the dome's skylight, and spend your evenings stargazing from inside the dome or out under the open sky.

YOUR DOME'S EXPERIENCE
- Floor-to-ceiling front glass for lake views from inside the dome
- Skylight for stargazing
- Full kitchen and living room
- Wood-burning stove
- TVs and high-speed internet
- Arcade games
- Large deck with a private hot tub
- Your own private beach area, right on the water's edge
- Your own kayaks
- Firepit
- Your own EV charger

Start your mornings on your private deck and in your private hot tub, and end your evenings there too, with the glass front open onto the lake. At your own private beach area, the water is calm, with gentle waves that feel more like beach waves lapping the shore — not choppy boat traffic.

Please note: your hot tub, beach area, and kayaks are private to Big Dipper. They are not shared with the other dome.

ORION'S COMMON AREA — SHARED
- Large, boat-sized playset
- Mini golf
- Giant chess and outdoor games
- Trampoline
- Putting green

The playground area (Orion's common area) and the dock area are shared amenities.

NEARBY
- Boat ramp access, 1.9 miles away
- Public park 2.1 miles away: tennis courts, fishing pier, picnic area, playground, baseball field

GOOD TO KNOW
- No jet skis or motorized water sports allowed on Lake Monticello
- Domes are currently pet-free

There's something for everyone on the property: Big Dipper is for large groups, Little Dipper is for families, and the Polaris stargazing tent, coming soon, will be for couples. The Polaris tent's structure is up, with its interior buildout underway over the next few months.

We hope to see you at Big Dipper on Lake Monticello soon!

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Kayak

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)

General

  • Electric car charging station

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Big Dipper 3BR/2BA Lakefront Dome: Hot Tub, Sunset, EV Charger, Lake Monticello to the airport?

This vacation home is 41.3 mi (53-min drive) away from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Big Dipper 3BR/2BA Lakefront Dome: Hot Tub, Sunset, EV Charger, Lake Monticello have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Big Dipper 3BR/2BA Lakefront Dome: Hot Tub, Sunset, EV Charger, Lake Monticello offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Big Dipper 3BR/2BA Lakefront Dome: Hot Tub, Sunset, EV Charger, Lake Monticello?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Big Dipper 3BR/2BA Lakefront Dome: Hot Tub, Sunset, EV Charger, Lake Monticello?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Big Dipper 3BR/2BA Lakefront Dome: Hot Tub, Sunset, EV Charger, Lake Monticello?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Big Dipper 3BR/2BA Lakefront Dome: Hot Tub, Sunset, EV Charger, Lake Monticello have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Big Dipper 3BR/2BA Lakefront Dome: Hot Tub, Sunset, EV Charger, Lake Monticello have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Big Dipper 3BR/2BA Lakefront Dome: Hot Tub, Sunset, EV Charger, Lake Monticello to downtown Jenkinsville?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Monticello.

Big Dipper 3BR/2BA Lakefront Dome: Hot Tub, Sunset, EV Charger, Lake Monticello Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026