Santee, Santee, United States

Lake Marion Resort and Marina

Lake Marion Resort and Marina is a lakefront timeshare and campground property in Santee, South Carolina, set right on one of the state's largest recreational lakes. It's a relaxed, water-focused base in the Lowcountry — popular with anglers, boaters, and anyone after a slower-paced lake week. If you own a week here and are weighing up selling or renting it out, here's what to know about the resort, the area, and how resale actually works.

★3.8 (165 reviews)
Independent / RCI-affiliated

The Resort and Its Setting

Lake Marion Resort and Marina sits along Highway 6 in Santee, South Carolina, with direct access to Lake Marion itself — one of the state's biggest and most popular lakes for fishing and boating. The property functions as a lakefront resort, marina, and campground combined, with a dock, a swimming pool, and on-site Wi-Fi. It's an independent resort, which matters for anyone buying or selling a week here, since ownership transfers and ongoing fees are handled through the resort's own management rather than a large branded timeshare company.

Santee and the Surrounding Area

Santee is a small Lowcountry town built around Lake Marion, and the whole area revolves around the water. Within a short drive you'll find Santee State Park, with its hiking trails, camping, and lake access, and the wider Santee Cooper Lakes Recreation Area spanning Lakes Marion and Moultrie, where fishing, boating, and wildlife-watching are the main draws. It's not a destination built around nightlife or shopping — people come here to fish, get out on the water, and slow down for a few days. That makes it a good fit for owners and renters who want an uncomplicated lake week rather than a packed itinerary.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a timeshare week at Lake Marion Resort and Marina and want to sell or rent it out, you can list it privately on BidMyTimeshare.com. You set your own asking price, interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform, and there's no commission taken on the sale — sellers simply pay a small one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers.

Because Lake Marion Resort and Marina is independently run, resale isn't processed through a national exchange company. Instead, any transfer of ownership goes through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth confirming directly with the resort what the current transfer fee is, whether the association holds a right of first refusal on resale transactions, and what the current annual maintenance fee is set at — these details vary by resort and aren't published figures we can quote here, so get them in writing from management before closing. A resale buyer typically takes on the deeded or contracted week itself along with the ongoing annual fee obligation, but usually does not inherit any prior owner's account credits, outstanding balances, or loyalty-style perks, so it's worth clarifying what exactly transfers with the week.

What Renters and Buyers Typically Look For

Renters booking a week at Lake Marion Resort and Marina are generally after lake access above anything else — the dock, boating and fishing, and the pool round things out. Buyers tend to ask practical questions: what week or season is assigned, what the current annual fee is, how the campground/RV side of the property relates to the timeshare units, and what condition the accommodation is in. Being upfront about these details in your listing helps attract serious enquiries rather than browsers.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Spring and fall are generally the most comfortable times for lake activities in this part of South Carolina, with milder temperatures than the height of summer. The Highway 6 location is straightforward to reach by car and works well as a stop on a wider South Carolina road trip. If you're listing a rental week, mention access to the marina and dock, since that's the main draw for most visitors. Anyone planning water activities should bring their own gear, as availability of rentals on-site can vary.

Nearby Attractions

📍Lake Marion
📍Santee State Park
📍Santee Cooper Lakes Recreation Area

Travel Tips

Aim for spring or fall if you want comfortable weather for fishing and boating, since summer in the Lowcountry can be hot and humid. The resort is easiest to reach by car via Highway 6, so factor that into any rental listing or visit. Bring your own fishing and water gear, as on-site rental equipment isn't guaranteed to be available.

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