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Hidden Gem 2BR, USC Visits & Ft. Jackson Grads 🪖Veteran-Owned 🪖

West Columbia vacation home with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, video games, books
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Interior detail
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom56 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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West Columbia, SC
  • Place, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Williams Brice Stadium
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

West Columbia

In West Columbia .At this West Columbia vacation home, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Indian River Golf Club and 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Durham. Midlands Technical College - Airport Campus is within 6 miles (10 km) and Three Rivers Greenway is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 18 min drive - 19.0 km
  • University of South Carolina - 20 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 20 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 20 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 24 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 22 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪South Congaree House of Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪San Jose Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Hidden Gem 2BR, USC Visits & Ft. Jackson Grads 🪖Veteran-Owned 🪖

Welcome to The Emerald Den — your bold, comfortable 2-bedroom retreat designed for rest, reset, and longer stays.

Whether you’re here for a Fort Jackson graduation, visiting USC, on a professional assignment, or simply need a quiet home base, this fully furnished unit has everything you need:
• Two queen beds with premium linens
• Smart kitchen with GE stainless appliances + induction stove
• All-in-one washer & dryer
• Private entrance, no shared spaces
• Free parking right in front of the unit
• Fast Wi-Fi, Bluetooth ceiling subs, and curated lighting

Perfectly located for both work and leisure — 20 minutes to the University of South Carolina, 18 minutes to The Vista, and under 25 minutes to Fort Jackson. Enjoy easy access to downtown Columbia, the stadium, and area hospitals, while coming home to a quiet, tucked-away neighborhood ideal for unwinding after long days.

To make your stay effortless, you’ll have 24/7 access to Aphrodite — your interactive hostess and concierge. She’s a smart digital guide who can recommend local dining, give you directions, answer property questions, and offer insider tips about Columbia at any hour.

We welcome:
• Families attending Fort Jackson graduation
• Travel nurses and medical professionals
• Remote workers and digital nomads
• Contractors or long-term Columbia visitors
• USC parents, students, and Gamecock fans

Stay a week or several months — you’ll have the space, privacy, and comfort to make it your own.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 600 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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • 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
Long-term renters welcome
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. Long-term renters welcome. 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.

Reviews

Hidden Gem 2BR, USC Visits & Ft. Jackson Grads 🪖Veteran-Owned 🪖 Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, all the comforts of home? Great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gertrude W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

We stopped on our way to South Carolina for the night. It was in a great location - quiet neighborhood. The host was always available when we had questions - no matter how big or small. He had recommendations for local restaurants and things to do. He thought of everything from coffee station to toiletries you may have forgotten. In a good location to the highway. This is a great place to stay for the night or for an extended stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025