The Sunken Manor in Greenville, SC is Uniquely Terrifying Haunt!

About The Sunken Manor 

The Sunken Manor was started in 2024 by a local family, and this is its very first Halloween season! The family has owned the house since December and has been making this haunted house a reality since then. 

Located in Travelers Rest, this manor is uniquely built directly into the side of a hill. (Hence the “Sunken” name). Parking, entrance, and check-in are all on the property. And as you check in you actually are standing on the roof of the manor! Super trippy, super spooky, and a perfect way to begin the whole experience. 

The Backstory 

The creators of The Sunken Manor have created a complex backstory for the haunted attraction and for the house itself, and some elements are inspired by true events! They have a QR code at the entrance that will take you to a video on their website that tells the chilling tale of the Sunken Manor, and what may hide beneath its depths. 

We won’t give anything away, but the backstory adds so much depth to the whole experience, and there may even be some easter eggs in the video to look out for once you enter the attraction 😉  

It’s also a great activity to kill time while waiting in line! That is, if you’re not being terrorized by the scare actors who join you as you wait. 

The Details About the Haunted House 

Sunken Manor begins before you even enter the attraction. As you buy your tickets scare actors are wandering the parking lot. I personally got followed by a spooky bat. As you wait in line there is a scary clown, a spooky scarecrow, and one of those scarers who slide on knee pads to scare you. And this is all before you even enter the house. 

Once you enter the house you are sat down in a creepy dining room that transports you back into a time gone by. The host explains some of the backstory and the escape room aspect of the whole experience. Then before you know it, you are ushered out, and into the terrifying depths of the Sunken Manor. 

In the attraction, you have to navigate through a series of rooms, each with its own unique theme and interactive scare actors. There are over a dozen, but here are some of the standouts: 

• An old-timey living room where you have to search for the clue to escape.
• A dark maze where you have only a flashlight to try and catch a hidden scare actor (we had to SPRINT to catch him)
• A dining room full of cannibals, and YOU have to free their next victim 
• A clown lair with puzzles and games you must complete to escape 
• A circus tent where you get chased by a chainsaw-wielding clown 
• A little girl’s bedroom where you have to read her a bedtime story that slowly comes to LIFE. 

And more! But we don’t want to give too many spoilers. But that is what to expect when you enter the depths of The Sunken Manor! From the time that we entered the Manor, to the time we sprinted out, took about 25-30 minutes! 

Best Ages

This is definitely an attraction geared towards teenagers and adults because of the in-your-face scare actors. As an adult, I was scared. There are loud noises, fog machines, strobe lights, scare actors yelling at you, and even a section where you have to chase a scare actor through a dark room. 

But, you may have an especially brave 8-year-old who is ready to tackle all of these things. So it is up to your judgment and knowledge of your own child. But I will give you all the heads-ups and warnings you need to make an informed decision! 

So what is a good age? It is best suited for teenagers and adults, but you know your kids better than I do! It totally depends on your kid. 

Tips for enjoying The Sunken Manor

Here are a few things we’d suggest before going to the Sunken Manor!

• Wear closed-toe, sturdy shoes. 
• The line to enter The Sunken Manor is outside, so wear layers! 
• Arrive early to avoid long lines.
• There are lots of strobe lights and flashing lights, so be prepared for that. 
• Prepare for enclosed spaces. If you are claustrophobic or uncomfortable with that, then this may not be the attraction for you!
• The actors will get VERY close to you. You will also be trapped in rooms with them.
• This is a high scare attraction and is inside a house versus an outdoor trail with many exits. We would only advise taking older children who have completed other scary attractions successfully. 
• Ticket prices range from $25 – $35 (if you want the express lane ticket).

Upcoming Events at the Sunken Manor

The Sunken Manor will open to host other events during the year. They plan to host a scary Valentine’s Day event and a family-friendly (non-scary) Easter event and Holiday event in 2025. We will add additional information as it’s available.

Our Overall Review 

We thought Sunken Manor was one of the most unique and scary attractions we have experienced in the Upstate. The underground set up of the original house combined with the puzzles and unique themes of each room kept the suspense running. We highly recommend you check it out this year if you enjoy intense haunted attractions.

The Underground Farm
The Sunken Manor 
2185a Keeler Mill Rd. Greenville SC 29617