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Cozy retreat near Williams Brice/Ft. Jackson/UofSC

Vacation home near University of South Carolina in Columbia

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Smart TV
Exterior
Fridge, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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Columbia, SC
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, South Carolina State Fairgrounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Jackson
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Columbia

Downtown Columbia stay.Your stay at this Downtown Columbia vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of South Carolina and South Carolina State Fairgrounds. Williams Brice Stadium and Allen University are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of South Carolina - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • South Carolina State Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Fort Jackson - 12 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 7 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cock & Bull Pub Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Backstreets Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hunter-Gatherer Brewery Hangar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Publick House - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy retreat near Williams Brice/Ft. Jackson/UofSC

Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @southshandonstreet!
– 900 sq. ft. charming guesthouse in the heart of historic Columbia.
– Furnished with modern/boho decor.
– 2-3 miles from Ft. Jackson; 2 miles from UofSC; walking distance from Williams-Brice Stadium
– Walking distance to the famous Rosewood Dairy Bar where you can go for quick fried snack or soft serve ice cream. Restaurants, grocery store, and bars also located within walking distance.

Located in the historic Shandon neighborhood, our guesthouse sits above an old carriage garage. It's tucked away behind the main house, surrounded by trees, making it feel like a treehouse hideaway. You'll have the entire guesthouse to yourself(ves)! Since it's detached and located behind the main house, the back yard area is shared, but you still have the ability to maintain your privacy. Access to the guesthouse is easy and located right off Rosewood Drive. Because it's so secluded you'd never know you're within walking distance to restaurants, bars, and grocery stores.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Only 2 cars permitted in the parking area. If you have more cars please contact us for parking accommodations.
The outside amenities are available for guest in both units. Please be respectful of guests in other unit. No parties, Only guests staying permitted.
Quiet hours in outside common area starts at 10:00pm

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Cozy retreat near Williams Brice/Ft. Jackson/UofSC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Slim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is very pet friendly. The neighborhood was extremely walkable & we enjoyed morning and evening walks every day. The neighborhood is fairly loud at night. There was loud music, dogs barking, and a train until around 2am my first night there. The 2nd day I contacted the host and didn’t hear back until that night about a WiFi issue and issue with an outside light shining into the rental all night my first night there. The WiFi never came back on for me but I did at least get sleep the next 2 nights. The neighborhood being walkable was definitely the biggest perk to me and the host went a list of local restaurants they like which was great. All together it was a good trip, just some cons the first night that we had to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was very charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

T. Picton W., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host and clean place. All good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were only in town for a couple of nights, he we enjoyed our stay at this property. I love the character in little old houses, and this one did not disappoint! Despite the age of the house, it is clearly well maintained and updates have been done to make it a comfortable place to stay. We appreciated all the little items provided, like soap, toiletries, bottled water, and k cups for the coffee pot. The bed was extremely comfortable and the heat was able to keep up with the chilly nights and keep us warm and toasty. There was plenty of space for our dogs as well, and k appreciated that the house didn’t have a lot of knick knacks or “extras” that we would have worried about the dogs knocking over or getting into. I will say, I didn’t realize just how close to the main house the carriage house is located. It does feel strange pulling into the driveway so close to the main house, but it really never ended up being a big deal. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sparkling clean! A perfect place to stay while visiting our son at USC. The bed was sooo comfy and we had two nights of great sleep. We had what we needed in the kitchen to cook Thanksgiving dinner for the three of us. Could use another chair in the living room but still five stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was convenient and met our need
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Felt private and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kourtney C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment was very cute and clean. I didn't care for the tree pods, possibly a butternut tree, dropping on my vehicle. No dents but still trying to clean my vehicle a week later.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Beth K., Louisville

Liked: Cleanliness
Best thing for us was the location near our son's house. It has a let of stairs leading up that I had asked about beforehand but never heard back. It feels like a tree house, with lots of windows and trees. Very comfortable bed although I would have preferred a king. Suggestions for owner: coffee mugs - there was one huge one and then 4 tiny ones. Provide a few 12 to 16 oz. The water pressure was pretty bad and it was hard to figure our the hot water in the shower. I could not see the mirror over the bathroom sink (it was too high) and there is not another mirror in the whole place. The charging ports in the lamps was a great idea. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Super convenient to campus and the stadium. Comfy bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host, beautiful stay/accomedations. Easy parking and a quiet and peaceful stay! Thanks so much for being a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali Borchardt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect stay. The place was lovely and so much larger than expected! It was in the high 90s during our stay and the central air conditioning kept it really cool! Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzie

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This cottage was perfect for the two of us and so close to USC for graduation activities. Also, in a beautiful area for running!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice and extremely convenient!

Couldn’t say enough about this little hidden gem! We had a great stay, and the location is super convenient to the Vista, 5 Points, and fairgrounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHRYN J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Columbia weekend getaway

Very clean, very cute, very close to everything downtown! Really enjoyed iur stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Since we were on a 3-week road trip, it was great to have a washer and dryer handy! The bed was comfy and the breakfast area was so bright and cheery.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, clean and great host!

In town for a multi-day event at USC. About 7 minute drive to heart of campus, great neighborhood. Comfortably slept my wife and I, and our 13 year old had the pull out couch. Everything was very comfortable and appointed. Host was super easy to connect with, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Columbia apartment

Great location , host was very helpful, clean and quiet. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable carriage house

Quiet, shaded location just off Rosewood. Nicely appointed; could use more kitchen items. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend visit

This was our second stay and it was just as nice. The neighborhood is friendly as we were out walking our dog as well as quiet in the evenings. We would definitely stay again when back into town for a weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reunion

Loved, loved this property! Exactly as advertised, convenient to events I was in town for, clean, well cared for, and quiet. Will use again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023