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Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub

2.0 star property
Vacation home in Columbia with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
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Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

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4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub

Welcome to Forest Lake Retreat! Enjoy private backyard oasis with relaxing hot tub, fire pit, and a spacious screened-in porch for the perfect getaway. Home features a wine fridge, in law-suite with kitchenette, and an updated primary bathroom featuring a luxurious multi-head shower and a cozy towel warmer for ultimate comfort & relaxation.


★ 2 King Beds + 1 Queen Bed + 3 Twin Beds + Pull Out
★ SmartTV in Living Room
★ Hot Tub
★ Fire pit
★ 2 Miles to Downtown / USC
★ 1 Mile to Ft. Jackson

Forest Lake retreat is a stylish and comfortable getaway in the heart of Columbia. This spacious home sleeps 10 and features a private backyard oasis with a hot tub, screened porch with fireplace, and a spa-inspired primary suite. Perfectly located near Ft. Jackson, USC, and downtown Columbia, it’s the ideal spot to relax or explore the city.

Where you’ll sleep:
☆ 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms + Sofa (Sleeps 10)
☆ Bedroom 1 (Primary) – King Bed (ensuite + upstairs)
☆ Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed (ensuite + upstairs)
☆ Bedroom 3- King Bed + Twin Bed (lower level main room)
☆ Bedroom 4- 2 Twin Beds (lower level)

What you’ll enjoy about this home:
☆ Private backyard Sanctuary
☆ Screen Porch
☆ Family Friendly
☆ Fast Wi-Fi
☆ Hot Tub
☆ Towel Warmer in primary
☆ Bidets in all bathrooms
☆ Drip coffee maker
☆ High quality bedding
☆ Driveway Parking for 6

“The house looks amazing! But how far away is it from where I want to go?” -So glad you asked!

Driving times: (arrange from closest to furthest)
☆ Fort Jackson – 5 minutes
☆ Downtown / USC – 17 minutes
☆ Williams Brice Stadium – 17 minutes
☆ Riverbanks Zoo – 22 minutes
☆ CAE – 26minutes
☆ Lake Murray – 32 minutes
☆ Congaree National Park – 28 minutes

You will receive a “boarding pass” upon confirmation with guidebooks, property specific details, check in / parking instructions and more! You can share this link with anyone in your party for access to the details!

Please note that we have exterior cameras at driveway gate, car port, front door, back corner above patio, east side of the house and back corner near driveway. Most are non-operational. Only ring cameras in carport, and front door are operational.
The maximum occupancy that is shown in the listing includes any and all visitors that will be at the home. Over-occupancy or unauthorized events will result in IMMEDIATE eviction without a refund. Any guest who refuses to vacate when instructed will be treated as a trespasser.

No parties, events, or gatherings over the listed occupancy are allowed under any circumstances. Bookings made under false pretenses will be denied access with no refund.

You must be 25 years of age or older to book one of our homes.

While we ask a series of screening questions to all guests, local guests are subject to additional screening steps, including a phone call. We reserve the right to cancel any guest reservations at our discretion.

Quiet hours are from 10PM until 8AM every day of the week. We have zero tolerance for noise complaints and multiple violations will result in immediate eviction without a refund.

No smoking or vaping inside of the home under any circumstances.

You will incur an additional fee of $500 if you smoke within the home + the cost of any damages. If you smoke outdoors you must dispose of any debris safely, do not discard anything in the yard or patio.

No illegal substances or activities on the premises.

No pets allowed. If there is evidence of any undisclosed pets in the home (pet friendly or non-pet friendly), you will be charged for cleaning + any additional damages.

If the house is left in a state that requires additional cleaning, we will charge a fee that covers the additional expense.

Early check-in and late check out for up to 2 hours is available per calendar availability, at an additional cost. This must be requested through your boarding pass, and we will approve / decline after reviewing our cleaning schedule.

Do not tamper with smoke detectors, security devices, or Wi-Fi equipment.

If personal items are left behind a fee of $25 + shipping costs will be charged back to you.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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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

Rules

The maximum occupancy that is shown in the listing includes any and all visitors that will be at the home.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

445914

About the neighborhood

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Columbia, SC

What's nearby

  • Palmetto Falls Water Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Columbia Place Mall - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Sesquicentennial State Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Polo Road Ball Park - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Hilton Field - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 21 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Charleys Philly Steaks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub 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 Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub located?

Situated in Columbia, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Fort Jackson, Palmetto Falls Water Park, and Columbia Place Mall. Richland Library Northeast and Richland County Tennis Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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