SC Midlands / Lake Murray Region
Gilbert · Lexington County
Pond Walk Community
Community type: An RV park or resort that welcomes tiny homes on wheels and park models on long-term or seasonal sites.
Pond Walk is a tiny home community on a 5.1-acre tract — including a 2-acre pond — minutes from Lake Murray in Gilbert, South Carolina. Opened in 2023, it offers 31 lots for park model tiny homes, about 30 minutes from downtown Columbia. Park models are available through Stone Canyon Cabins of Columbia, or residents can bring their own home subject to management approval.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Operator requirements and park rules for tiny homes and small cottages—sourced from community materials and independent research. Items marked not yet confirmed are still being verified with the operator.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | What we know |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | Not yet confirmed — ask the operator |
| Waste & Sewer System | Not yet confirmed — ask the operator |
| Build Certifications | Not yet confirmed — ask the operator |
| Pet Constraints | Not yet confirmed — ask the operator |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease mechanics—confirm current rates with the operator before applying.
Lot rent & monthly fees
Lot rent roughly
$500–$650
/month depending on site, on a minimum two-year term.
Lot rent roughly /month depending on site, on a minimum two year term.
Utility inclusions
Lease covers the home-site rental, common-area upkeep, and amenity access; electricity is billed separately.
Lease mechanics
Minimum two-year lot lease. Park models sold through Stone Canyon Cabins of Columbia; bring-your-own allowed subject to management approval (a placement surcharge has applied).
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Off-grid adaptations
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Site edibles & gardens
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Media & site documentation
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Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Planning land you own in Lexington County?
Pond Walk is a tiny-home lot-lease community — not the same as owning a Lexington County parcel with a permitted backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing both models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
31 home sites, each 30 ft wide × 50 ft deep, across a 5.1-acre tract with a 2-acre pond and one parking space per lot. Park model homes available through Stone Canyon Cabins of Columbia; bring-your-own certified tiny homes allowed with approval.
Accepting lot reservations. Lot rent runs roughly $500–$650/month on a minimum two-year term and covers the home-site lease, common-area upkeep, and amenity access; electricity is billed separately. Bring-your-own homes are subject to management approval.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities listed here come from our research and operator materials. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Waterfront / marina
- Pet-friendly
- Ownership path
- Community garden
- Dock / marina access
Stewardship disclosures
Residents lease their home site and do not own the land. Bring-your-own homes require management approval and have carried a placement surcharge. Confirm current lot rent, term length, and home requirements directly with management.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.