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Near USC & Ft Jackson, WiFi & Pet Friendly!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
TV, fireplace, Netflix, streaming services
Reviews
6.6

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly

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Columbia, South Carolina
  • Popular LocationBenedict College5 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of South Carolina7 min drive
  • Popular LocationRiverbanks Zoo and Garden11 min drive
  • AirportColumbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)20 min drive

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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.

Near USC & Ft Jackson, WiFi & Pet Friendly!

Summary:
Large and well-preserved 3x2 brick cottage just minutes North of downtown with fenced yard, WiFi, fully stocked kitchen, and everything else you need for a work or leisure trip to Columbia. Whether you are in town to see family at Fort Jackson, USC game-day, work trip, or just spending time with family and friends, we are happy to host you for a few days or a few months. Backyard is fully fenced with a grill and 50" TV comes equipped with Roku. We hope to host you!

The Space:
This beautifully preserved cottage features an inviting living room as soon as you enter the home. Two pullout sofas and two accent chairs allow you to socialize as a family or catch-up on Netflix with the 50" Roku TV that sits over the fireplace mantle. Note that unfortunately the fireplace is not functional.

Living room opens up into the dining room with farm table. The table is actually very special. The owner's grandfather runs a Christian rehabilitation center for men leaving prison or recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. One of the skills they teach the students is wood working, and the owner buys tables from the ministry. In the corner of the dining room is a desk and chair that provides a great work station.

The kitchen sits off the dining room near the back of the house, and is fully appointed with a refrigerator/freezer, stove/oven, and microwave. Kitchen comes fully stocked with pots, pans, cutlery, drinkware, etc. We also have a traditional drip coffee maker with coffee grounds.

Finally the kitchen leads back to the laundry room and back porch, which has a stackable washer and dryer.

As for bedrooms and bathrooms, there are three bedrooms, all organized around a central common space. Bedroom 1 has a King bed. Bedroom 2 has 2x Full beds, and Bedroom 3 has 1x Queen bed. Each room has a closet and blackout curtains.

There are two bathrooms in the home. One located off the living room and the other between Bedrooms 1 & 2. Both bathrooms have a tub/shower combo, toilet, sink, and mirror with drying hooks to hang your towels.

This home is located just minutes from downtown, close to Lorick Park and 9 minutes from USC. Occasionally, previous guests have told us that they do not like our neighborhood. We think it is great, and have never had any security issues, but we understand that everyone has different experiences and want to make sure you are comfortable in our home. If you are concerned about the neighborhood, we would be happy to talk with you about it, and refund if you cancel within 24 hours of booking.

Pet friendly with fee. Free wifi. There is a train in the vicinity of the home so please expect some train noise.

Guest Access:
Guests will receive their door code twenty four hours prior to check in and will have full and private access to the home and yard with no shared spaces.

The Neighborhood:
This home is located just minutes from downtown, close to Lorick Park and 9 minutes from USC. Occasionally, previous guests have told us that they do not like our neighborhood. We think it is great, and have never had any security issues, but we understand that everyone has different experiences and want to make sure you are comfortable in our home. If you are concerned about the neighborhood, we would be happy to talk with you about it, and refund if you cancel within 24 hours of booking.

Getting Around:
This is a residential area, so we recommend driving, but Uber and Lyft are available in the area as well.

Other Things to Note:
We require a signed rental agreement and for guest to be 25 years of age to book.
If you notify us of your intent to cancel prior to the lapse of the free cancellation period, we will return 97% of your payment. The other 3% will already have been collected by the credit card processing company, and we have no way to return that portion of the payment.
Occasionally, previous guests have told us that they do not like our neighborhood. We think it is great, and have never had any security issues, but we understand that everyone has different experiences and want to make sure you are comfortable in our home. If you are concerned about the neighborhood, we would be happy to talk with you about it, and refund if you cancel within 24 hours of booking.

We are a pet friendly home. Pets must be crated when they are left unattended in the home. We do not allow pets on furniture or beds, and all waste must be cleaned up from the yard. All pets require a non-refundable pet fee. If there is evidence of pet hair on the furniture, excess hair in the home, stains, or waste found in the yard or home, you will be charged the cost to clean this. In the event that a security deposit is collected, we will retain all or part of the security deposit to cover any costs associated with additional cleaning due to pets.

Interaction with Guests:
We try to give our guests their space and privacy, so we offer contact-free check-in. Just know that we are a quick phone call away should you need anything during your stay!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

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

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

Access methods

Access code

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and a first aid kit
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

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

Located in Columbia, this vacation home is in the city center. Williams Brice Stadium and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Murray and Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and EdVenture Children's Museum are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Palmetto Health Richland Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Benedict College - 5 min drive
  • Township Auditorium - 6 min drive
  • University of South Carolina - 7 min drive
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 12 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Publico at BullStreet - 5 min drive
  • Main Street Bakery & Gift Shop - 19 min walk
  • Starbucks - 5 min drive
  • Zesto Angelo's - 9 min walk
  • Church's Chicken - 7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Near USC & Ft Jackson, WiFi & Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Near USC & Ft Jackson, WiFi & Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Near USC & Ft Jackson, WiFi & Pet Friendly!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Near USC & Ft Jackson, WiFi & Pet Friendly! located?

Located in the heart of Columbia, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and Auntie Karen Foundation. Palmetto Health Heart Hospital and Earlewood Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews" "

5.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice place to stay in Columbia
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
No heat or hot water
We understand there was no hot water, there had been a hard freeze but we could not stay there. There was also no heat so it was very cold in the home. Maintenance did not know how to fix it so we had to leave and go to a hotel room. The property itself was not very clean. Moldy sponge, dirty clothes left in a corner, no top sheet for the bed....
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Matthew R.

Could have been better
The house wasn’t bad overall. I think the cleaning people didn’t do such a good job before my arrival though. Most dishes were in the dishwasher and still dirty. Trash cans outside were completely full leaving no room for trash. One of the restrooms has a foul odor to it and even after cleaning it myself, I had to keep that door closed and stick with using the other bathroom. Large bugs somehow get in back laundry room. I’m kind of a neat freak so understand that too. I cleaned entire house because I could tell that whoever had before me, really didn’t take their time to be sure everything was as clean as it should be. The house itself was a nice house. Plenty of linens and dishes, glasses, cookware, etc....... park very close. Traffic was surprisingly busy, considering the location. Maybe not the nicest neighborhood but people were friendly around the house.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Bartlett C., Barboursville

Disliked: Cleanliness
Avoid this property,
Avoid this property, after pulling into what appears to be an extremely unsafe neighborhood with my wife and daughter and her college belongings we open the door to a overwhelming odor of cat P. There were furball‘s P puddles and disgusting bathroom tubs and dirty toilets The fence was busted open in the backyard the grass was 12 inches tall the gate was not on the hinges and did I mention the overwhelming disgusting smell of cat P. I called for help and they did not provide any assistance. There was no possible way I could stay in this horrible house so I had to spend another $700 in a nearby hotel which was excellent, Staybridge suites in Columbia is pet friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021