Looking for a home-away-from-home in Columbia? This spacious four-bedroom retreat sleeps nine and offers riverwalk access, a large covered front porch with seating, and kayaks available. Unwind in the open-concept living area featuring comfy seating, SmartTV, ceiling fan and quick access to the kitchen. Take advantage of Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the home.
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8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91399 sq ft
Popular amenities
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor Space
Kitchen
Air conditioning
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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.
The Congaree Cottage
Need more room while in Columbia? You found it! Our four-bedroom home sleeps NINE in total. Not far from downtown, enjoy privacy while retaining the Columbian experience. Family and friends are all welcome! This home-away-from-home has all you need for a large family getaway, so come in, sit back, and unwind.
★ Riverwalk access (entrance sign visible from the front porch) ★ Large covered front porch with seating ★ Walking distance to Piecewise Coffee
Living Room As soon as you walk through the front door, you’ll be met with the main living area; our open model style breaths comfort and peace. With comfy seating, a SmartTV, and quick access to the fridge for those midnight snacks, you’ll be glad you chose to stay in our wonderful home
☆ Sleeper sofa ☆ Thermostat under customer control ☆ Ceiling fan in living room ☆ Comfortable seating for all ☆ Large SmartTV ☆ Wi-Fi connectivity (home-wide) ☆ Spacious, open area ☆ Open concept with kitchen and dining room
Kitchen What’s an Air Bed and Breakfast without the breakfast? Flowing directly from the living room is the kitchen, Quaint and stocked with all you need to feed your loved ones, we cut no corners here! In the cabinets, you’ll find all the utensils, platters, and accouterments needed to handle any sized meal your family desires. Whip up a mean stack of pancakes or a cool cobb salad and treat your family right!
☆ Bar seating ☆ Modern updates ☆ Microwave ☆ Electric oven and stovetop ☆ Coffee pot and mugs (coffee, creamer, and sweeteners provided) ☆ All sizes of pots and pans ☆ Full set of plates, silverware, and cups ☆ Full-sized, stainless steel fridge ☆ Dishwasher ☆ Glassware ☆ Vast array of cooking/serving utensils and platters ☆ Blender ☆ Toaster ☆ Natural window lighting entering above the modern undermount sink ☆ First-aid kit under sink
Dining Room With our open-style concept, you’ll find the dining room adjacent to the kitchen. Here you’ll enjoy your meals with your family. Have a feast and build a memory around the large wooden table set for six—and plus the bar makes ten!
☆ Large dining table that seats six comfortably ☆ Easy access and flow from the kitchen and living room ☆ Chandelier lighting ☆ Back door accessibility ☆ Bar seating
Primary Suite (King) Head left from the living room to enter the primary suite, en suite included. Settle into the king-sized bed and get some well-needed rest on your stay. Nearly a home with the home itself, this suite provides you with clean linens, soft bedding, and all you expect for a pleasant stay and a restful night’s sleep.
☆ Comfy mattress ☆ High-quality bedding ☆ Plenty of pillows ☆ Ceiling fan ☆ Fresh linens ☆ Full private bath (tub/shower and linens/toiletries provided)
Bedroom Two (Queen) As excellent as the primary suite, the second bedroom is at the end of the hallway, on the right; bathroom located one door down.
☆ Queen-sized mattress ☆ High-quality bedding ☆ Pillows provided ☆ Fresh linens provided ☆ Perfect for two ☆ Curtains on window
Bathroom Two (Full) Midway down the hallway is the hall bath. With a tub/shower combo and extra toiletries and linens provided, the guests in the spare bedrooms will be well accommodated.
☆ Fresh linens (Towels, rags, hand towels, etc.) ☆ Additional toiletries ☆ Privacy from other guests
Bedroom Three (full/twin trundle) At the end of the hallway, on the left, is the third bedroom, featuring a full-sized mattress and pull-out trundle—perfect for the kids! Expect all the hospitable accommodations here as well.
☆ Full-sized mattress/twin bed ☆ High-quality bedding ☆ Fresh linens provided ☆ Perfect for kids ☆ Curtains on window
Back Patio/Backyard Head back to the dining room and exit out the back to find our patio and well-manicured backyard. Sit a while on the outdoor furniture while sipping on a glass of wine, or three.
☆ Sitting area with outdoor furniture ☆ Well-manicured ☆ Patio area
Laundry Should you need to do some washing during your stay, the laundry room is to the left of the kitchen. A washer, dryer, and several laundry pods are provided for your stay.
☆ Washer/dryer ☆ Laundry consumables ☆ Other cleaning supplies
A nearby railroad track may have trains passing by throughout the day and night. While many guests find it adds a bit of charm, light sleepers might want to bring earplugs just in case! 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 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 in order 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 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.
Pets must be approved in advance. We charge a pet fee for up to 2 pets at all of our pet friendly locations. 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 property is left in an unusually dirty condition that requires deep cleaning beyond our standard turnover, an additional fee will be charged to cover the extra housekeeping costs.
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
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 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
117237
About the neighborhood
Cayce, SC
What's nearby
Colonial Life Arena - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
University of South Carolina - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
Williams Brice Stadium - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
Getting around
Columbia Station - 5 min drive
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Firehouse Subs - 19 min walk
Krispy Kreme - 3 min drive
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 19 min walk
Lizard's Thicket - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Congaree Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Congaree Cottage?
As of Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Congaree Cottage on Oct 13, 2025 start from $151.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at The Congaree Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Congaree Cottage?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Congaree Cottage located?
Situated in Cayce, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Three Rivers Greenway and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from University of South Carolina. Cayce Historical Museum and West Columbia Riverwalk are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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