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Charming cottage in great neighborhood...close to downtown, fort and university

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In a charming neighborhood, this eclectic cottage near University of South Carolina offers an inviting retreat. Discover unique decor items that transport you into a romance novel, enjoy the convenience to downtown Columbia’s universities, nightlife and arts.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Charming cottage in great neighborhood...close to downtown, fort and university

Located in a great neighborhood area that is convenient to downtown, this 700+ square foot cottage is a great place to stay for University of South Carolina visits, business and leisure. The decor is eclectic with items of interest that will make you feel as if you are a character in a romance novel. It is convenient to Columbia’s universities, nightlife, restaurants, shopping and arts.


License number
BL000844-05-2021

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
You pay for clean-up service, so we don't expect you to have to work before departure. Enjoy your morning!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Smoking in the cottage will result in loss of deposit.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The cottage is small.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Columbia, SC

What's nearby

  • Benedict College - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Allen University - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Columbia VA Health System - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Township Auditorium - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 14 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beer Den/Boxcar Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tazza Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nothing Bundt Cakes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Midwood Smokehouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage in great neighborhood...close to downtown, fort and university pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage in great neighborhood...close to downtown, fort and university?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage in great neighborhood...close to downtown, fort and university?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage in great neighborhood...close to downtown, fort and university located?

Located in the heart of Columbia, this cottage is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Millwood Plantation Ruins and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Fort Jackson. Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Charming cottage in great neighborhood...close to downtown, fort and university Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paige I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredibly charming—perfect place

Would stay there again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamilla F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication- location-well stocked-clean. Definitely will go back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly charming. The cottage was a lovely place to stay. Exceptionaly clean, comfortable beds, and such beautifully detailed decor were a few of my favorite things about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place!

Great cottage in a beautiful neighborhood. Beautifully decorated. Comfortable. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rory G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage. Very well appointed and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Cottage

My sister and a friend stayed at the cottage and explored antique and thrift stores. Great location for food and shopping. After a full day of retail therapy, we relaxed and played cards on the beautiful dining room table. The owner has a true gift for decorating and the house was very clean. This is our 2nd time renting there and look forward to a 3rd.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cozy home

This is a great cozy house to stay. The house was clean, the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed. We visited the area to go to Fort Jackson and it was only 10 minutes away. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

Perfect for our stopover
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage full of eclectic items that lead to conversations and intrigue. Nice outdoor spaces to use when the weather is nice and bugs are down. Very quiet location, but a quick drive to downtown and USC. Hosts are wonderful communicators as well. Easy check in process via VRBO app. Kitchen is well appointed, all it needs is a toaster. Bathroom has mid century charm, but could use a little work - all clean and functional. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

CHARMING

Very charming house thank you for the hospitality very cozy place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable Cottage

We enjoyed our stay and hope to return. Real convenient to the university and Williams Rice Stadium.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Locke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

stay

A little challenge to find the house since the hostess gave us the wrong address by accident. All was good. We loved the cottage. Location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jayme W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house was really run down and in desperate need of maintenence. Worst part was the bathroom and plumbing. The mattress was old and sagged in the middle. The sheets had holes in them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We really liked this place

This cottage is really cute. We felt right at home here. The neighborhood seemed fine, and was convenient to campus and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenaé E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

We stayed at this cozy cottage for one night during a bike race. Everything was perfect! Hots was amazing and allowed us to have an early check-in and return to pick up items that we forgot :) 5/5 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic space

Just wanted to thank for you your charming space. It was perfect for the U of SC move in weekend We’ll be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place for Us

We booked this so we could see our daughter at U of SC. It was lovely not being in a hotel. It was nice in the area where we stayed. Enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a graduation at fort Jackson and it was a short easy drive from there. The rental had every thing we needed. It was our first time ever renting and the owner was very helpful. The cottage is comfortable and homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away from Home

We stayed here for our daughter’s graduation from basic training, and when we brought her to see it, she said, “It’s the first time in months that I’ve been in a place that feels like I’m actually home.” Indeed, it’s adorable and comfortable. The owner was also exceptionally accommodating and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd time around

This was another enjoyable and pleasant stay at this property. The owner is very attentive and responsive and the property was well maintained as usual.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cottage

We visited for my daughter’s basic graduation. Was close to the base and perfect in size for us two. Very cute and cozy. Definitely a keeper.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming "English" cottage

The home decor, cleanliness, privacy and serenity was delightful. My daughter immediately felt right at home and we were able to rest so well at night. I will definitely book this cottage again the next time I am visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ellen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday

We came for our daughter’s 21st birthday, she is a student at USC. Cottage is cute, lots of trinkets in house. Mattresses were a little uncomfortable. Great location and nice neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home!

Loved this little cottage that is exactly as advertised! My mom and I were attending my son's graduation at Fort Jackson, which is so simple to get to from the cottage. We loved looking at the owner's vast collection of books. It was obvious that she takes pride in this lovely home. The neighborhood is adorable. I only wish we had more time to explore it. I would absolutely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbigail H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cute!

Super cute little place, only thing is there were a lot of mosquitoes! August 2023
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023