Heart of Columbia.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Columbia vacation home, you'll find Three Rivers Greenway and Earlewood Park. Palmetto Health Heart Hospital and Palmetto Health Richland Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).
University of South Carolina - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
Colonial Life Arena - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
Getting around
Columbia Station - 13 min drive
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Burger King - 4 min drive
Ocean View Seafood Restaurant - 6 min drive
Taco Bell - 6 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.
The Canal Riverfront Getaway
The Canal Riverfront Getaway is a beautiful house on the Broad River Canal, where you can enjoy beautiful scenic views, walking, hiking, fishing, biking, and many more wonderful activities. The house is about 3 miles from the famously known Riverbank Zoo & Gardens which is home to nearly 2,000 animals that represent more than 350 species from around the world. The heart of Main Street and "The Vista"s is also just minutes away, where you'll find local cuisine, local shops, and much much more!
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: 1,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
No foods or drinks are allowed on the pool table.
After playing replace the sticks and balls where you found them.
No cars allow on grass at anytime.
Trash pickup is Monday around 10AM. Recycling is Friday every other week. If possible place the bin on the street beside the mailbox the night before.
At checkout, please start the dishwasher and also wash and start drying all used towels.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside.
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
House
The Canal Riverfront Getaway Columbia
The Canal Riverfront Getaway Private vacation home
The Canal Riverfront Getaway Private vacation home Columbia
The Canal Riverfront Getaway Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 65 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 65 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tamara W.
Sep 6, 2025
Tamara W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashley M., Harper
Sep 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you for everything the back porch was perfect for the family. Go Army!
Ashley M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Amy B., Plankinton USA
Jul 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house with security system. Nice outdoor space, unfortunately too warm while we stayed to enjoy that.
Amy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
A M.
Jul 18, 2025
The stay was good....we were greeted by a raccoon the first night and every night after. The house in general was nice and cozy honestly not like the pictures had shown. The Master Bedroom needed bulbs in the ceiling fan and their were black tiny bugs on the ceiling. The remotes were broken for the TV's causing me to place them over in a plastic bag to keep it from falling apart. The bed was not comfortable and could use a covering to make it more comfortable pillowtops are good..(glad I brought my own). The bathroom was spacious although the toilet you had to hold it down until it flushed, that really became bothersome. The air freshener was a plus it masked the old house scent but after awhile you could smell that old house scent linger. The other 2 bedroom were okay the one beside the Master didn't have a lamp in there so it made it inconvenient to have to get up and down if lights were needed having to turn it on and off. The 3rd bedroom was okay my son was fine as long as he had a T.V to play his game on.The 2nd Bathroom was good it was spacious so that was also a plus....The linen closet was stocked full of towels they were a bit dingy so we had to pick and choose from them(so some of them need to be discarded and changed out). The Kitchen was okay the faucet at the sink was needing some repairs it was a loose, the can openers were broken and rusty. The washer and dryers were dirty so I could not use them. Overall the stay was decent just need some minor changes.
A M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adam B.
Jun 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great stay location and felt like home thanks will stay again
Adam B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy R.
May 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
We loved this place. Excellent size, the screen porch with the pool table was amazing. We tried to book again because we enjoyed it so much we were going to add an unplanned return trip but it was already booked. We will definitely return!
Amy R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Priscilla S.
Apr 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Priscilla S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diana R.
Apr 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great space.
We had a wonderful stay while in the area for my son's graduation from Basic Training. It accommodated the whole family.
Diana R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura S.
Apr 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family!!!
Clean property and lots of kitchen utensils and extra pillows and towels and wash cloths. In other properties I have stayed at there are always Limited towels and I worry about having enough, but there were just tons! I really appreciated that! Bonus is having a washer and dryer! It was wonderful having a total of three bedrooms and two bathrooms for such a reasonable price. That plus having three full size couches meant that our family of five was not piled up on top of each other when we were there LOL. I would definitely recommend this property. Short drive to the zoo and State Museum. No negatives here! Communicative property owner.
Laura S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
KellZ S.
Feb 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Pleasant Stay
Although our stay was short it was pleasant, the host and house were accommodating. The house looks exactly like the pics, very spacious. The neighborhood is quiet and close to several restaurants/ downtown. The host responds to any questions/needs in a timely manner. I would stay again & definitely recommend. Ty again
KellZ S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Aaron H.
Dec 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Still a nice place!!!
This was my second stay at the riverfront and its still a nice out of the way place. Clean and simple, the pool table on the back patio is great for friends to pass some time. I just hope the update the TVs to smart TVs so I could use my firestick or log into my NETFLIX, but that was not a big issue for me.
Aaron H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
frank w.
Nov 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay for BCT Graduation
We were in town for a short stay to attend our son's basic training graduation. The house was a perfect fit for us. It was a short and easy drive over to Fort Jackson. The house was clean and had everything that was advertised. I would definitely recommend a stay here.
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frank w.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
B C.
Sep 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Went to Columbia for a USC football game. House is about 5 miles from William Brice. Great corner spot…porch area with the pool table is great. Worked well for us
B C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather G.
Aug 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for sons graduation at fort jackson
Clean and had everything we need for our stay.
Heather G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Goldie H.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
8-8-24 Graduation
We came from Texas and Alabama the house was great for our group 7 adults slept comfortably. Fully stocked kitchen. They loved playing pool.. Definitely great experience to the hurricane Debby.
Goldie H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charles B., Akron
Jul 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The house was exactly as advertised and perfect for our 2 night stay for my family. Bathrooms & Bedroom were clean. Kitchen was clean and well stocked. Was close to zoo & museums which were of interest to us. If we get to Columbia again, would definitely stay again.
Charles B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tracie D.
Jul 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable and welcoming home
This home has everthing we needed to make our visit as comfortable as possible. It was immaculately clean, had every amenity provided and felt much more like home than any hotel possbly could. We would definitely recommend staying at this home for anyone interested in visiting the columbia area.
Tracie D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beth F.
Jun 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation from Fort Jackson
Perfect place for our son's graduation from basic training at Fort Jackson! Thank you so much!
Beth F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharon T.
Oct 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fort Jackson
It was a nice stay and close to the base that we attended
for graduation. Got to just hang out with our loved one talking ,tv and playing pool. Also , made one of his favorite meals.
Sharon T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Rita B.
Jun 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Glows and Grows
Nice place to stay. A lot of what you need was available. Nice for a large group (6-10) esp. adults. Lots of tvs, but Direct
tv blah! Close to our destination. Host very responsive. Slow drain front bath...lawn needed to be cut. But Nice would stay there again!
Rita B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey C.
May 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun and Easy
Very clean and nicely appointed house close to USC and the river trail. Had a great time playing pool at night’s end with the kids.
Jeffrey C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Tami R.
Apr 27, 2023
great size home
The house had 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a formal living, dining and kitchen. It had all of the amenities we needed too.
Tami R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
rudi m.
Feb 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday and work
Very nice spacious and clean quiet neighborhood and right outside downtown Columbia
rudi m.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Aaron H.
Dec 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Place was clean and well supplied. Everything was as described, picture's represent the property well. Will Definity rent this place again!!!!
Aaron H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Dec 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful accommodation
Spacious and comfortable . Owner very responsive. Perfect for our time in Columbia.