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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Shower, towels, toilet paper

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

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Columbia, SC
  • Columbia Place Mall
    13 min walk
  • Fort Jackson
    6 min drive
  • Benedict College
    9 min drive
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    28 min drive

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Charming cottage in great neighborhood...close to downtown, fort and university

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (16)
The price is CA $217
per night
CA $402 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Charming cottage in great neighborhood...close to downtown, fort and university

About the area

Columbia

On lake.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Columbia vacation home, you'll find Columbia Place Mall and Richland Library Northeast. Richland County Tennis Center and Sesquicentennial State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Columbia Place Mall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fort Jackson - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Township Auditorium - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Hilton Field - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • University of South Carolina - 13 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 19 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Clifton Seafood - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Baker's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Friends Club - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

LAKE FRONT GUESTHOUSE

Enjoy your stay in Columbia in this cozy guest house overlooking Cary Lake! It is centrally located in Arcadia Lakes, 10 minutes from downtown, USC, and Fort Jackson. You’ll be close to everything in the capital, but far enough to enjoy a relaxing trip. Awake refreshed and ready for a day exploring the city via this clean, sunshine filled home with an impressive view. Cook in your own kitchen, clean up in the remodeled bathroom, and sink into the soft bed after seeing the city.

*****Please be aware that the fire place is not up to code for use at this present time******
. ***PLEASE KNOW THAT THE HOA FOR THE LAKE DRAINS THE LAKE A FEW TIMES DURING THE FALL/WINTER TO CONTROL VEGETATION AND POLLUTION. THE LAKE RESEMBLES A MARSH DURING THOSE TIMES.***

Property manager

Danielle Joseph

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • No pets allowed

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 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 smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

LAKE FRONT GUESTHOUSE Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and beautiful
The little cabin was just what we needed. The place is absolutely amazing. So peaceful and on a beautiful lake. Host was amazing and very quick to respond. Worth the money and the trip down
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay for Fort Jackson Family Day/Graduation
My kids and I stayed here for about 5 days for my daughter’s family day and graduation from BCT. The location is great - so close to Gate 2. Easy to drive around and find all amenities we needed. The house was great for us - beds super comfy, great shower and lovely view of the lake. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable cabin by the lake
What a perfect location to stay for us to attend my son graduating basic training at Ft. Jackson. A great feel by the lake, had all the amenities! Thank you!! Met all my expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Beth H., West Mansfield, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Upon arriving bing the outside of the house looked a little run down. There are vines growing on it and some cover parts of the windows. The inside of the house is pretty nice. Beautiful hardwood floors. I have stayed in many air b and b’s. This one was not at the same standard as others. The kitchen had bear minimum utensils, the frying pan and other pots and pans looked like they were from the 1980’s. The frying pan had s scratched and needs replaced. There were no storage containers, no plastic wrap, or aluminum foil. The salt was like a rock. There was 1 towel in the kitchen. I finally found others in a hall closet. Beds were nice and comfortable. Screened in deck was nice but had cob webs all over it. It looked run down also. The lights in the bathroom were taped off and you could not use them. You had to walk clear over to the other side of the bathroom to turn lights on. With some real maintenance and cleaning up and better stocked this could be a really nice place. I don’t think we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
False advertisement/unsafe
The property is under construction not newly renovated as it says in the header. There are nails raised up on the patio and on the railing that created a safety issue. The hot water heater is a half size and it not intended for a 2 bedroom so you only can take a10-15 min shower with 3 heads(only use 1) that drain outside the shower all over the floor. There is mold, yes mold and that causes a safety to your lungs. Roaches. There is water damage all over the place including the kitchen, black on the ceilings. The wooden floor is a trip hazard in the kitchen without even a rug to try to cover it. The chairs at the dining room table are cheaper than what Walmart carries and wobbly to the point my husband fell when sitting down. There is zero acess to the lake as they have extreme over grown vegetation. As you should be able to use the lake per there add @ the time we stayed, we could not. The bedroom towards the front is another safety issue as you have inches to get into the bed next to the wall. The beds do not fit the frames so trip hazard as well as bruising area. Holes in the closets. The door in the kitchen fell onto of my foot while cleaning the dishes so my husband had to repair it himself as the owners had zero contact with us the entire trip. Once they got their money they were done with communication period as even vrbo could not get ahold of them to put us up somewhere else, we had to sleep in the car after finding mold. Theres far more but no more room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Lakehouse
Loved the shower! Nice view of the lake. Stayed for USC graduation, perfect location being 18 minutes from campus!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
This is the perfect location for us to stay while in town for our sons basic training graduation from Fort Jackson. It was close to the base and the perfect place for him to return to after graduation. The comfortable beds, screened in porch that overlooked the lake and the luxurious shower was exactly what he needed after 10 weeks at basic training. The kitchen was big and I was able to make him a home cooked meal. The owner was friendly and accommodating. We had a great long weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saucedo A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Everything mentioned in listing accurate. The hot water did run out pretty fast but not a deal breaker. Had an awesome time and not to mention privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B., Canal Fulton, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Columbia, SC
Exploed the area. Enjoyed the accommodations.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky L., San Antonio, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake house
We were in Columbia to celebrate graduation from Army basic training. This house was perfect! It is minutes from Fort Jackson, which made the early mornings easy. Our soldier was only allowed a few hours off base and requested a home cooked meal, everything we needed was provided in the kitchen. The views of the lake are breathtaking, the grounds are beautiful. We had a very relaxing time. The pictures are accurate. The host was very quick to respond to our questions. Check in and check out was very easy. If I’m ever back in Columbia, I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and serene
We had a great stay. Loved the screened in porch. Quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Little Getaway
We had a short stay here to attend a concert at township auditorium and this was the perfect place with a great atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Larry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Disappointed! I reserved this for my mature parents. Unfortunately, they found the guesthouse to smell moldy. The owner did say it was in process of renovating but this smell was a health hazard for my mother with COPD. The fact that the dock was being repaired was mentioned, but the property was so overgrown that they could not see lake even if dock had been there. My parents felt that the owner may have rushed renting this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and private
We had a much needed quiet and peaceful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice & Quiet
The property was as stated and everything was in working order. The beds were extremely comfortable (I am picky). The owners were very accommodating and communicated well. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Place to Rest, Relax, and Respite!
I've never booked a VRBO myself before ans knew that this would need to be a good experience because I was essentially looking for a one month rental while I recovered from surgery. I connected with Danielle right away and felt reassured and safe! The property is central to shopping, restaurants, and even the hospital where I was having surgery. The VRBO was tidy and well stocked with everything I needed for a get away or in my case a extended stay. The furniture was comfortable and in great condition, the views off the back deck were incredibly relaxing, and the size of the space (not to mention that big shower) were definitely memorable! For someone having surgery, the added bonus of a remote controlled bed really added points! Danielle and Mansa were courteous and respectful since we shared the property and were quick to answer messages! I'm already planning to go back, but this time for a true vacation!!! Thank you!!!!
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, relaxing getaway
Beautiful, quiet & relaxing experience. Everything was clean, organized and well furnished. Such a relaxing atmosphere and enjoyed watching the wildlife on the lake. We highly recommend this beautiful secluded house. Would definitely come back for a relaxing, stress free stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle S., Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great national park visit
This was a great home base for three days in Columbia. We loved the national park, the zoo, and the state history museum. The house was just what we needed. The hosts were great and communication was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious. Very nice beds, The screened in porch overlooking the lake was a perfect for relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend
Enjoyed our stay at the guest house. Views of the lake are picture perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Gisela B., Fort Worth, Tx -USA

Gate house
Location to downtown Columbia is excellent, lots of nearby stores. Loved the screened in back porch. Kitchen could use an upgrade. Walk way to front door is in need of leveling but not impassable. Very quiet and laid back place to safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting family
Such a cozy lake house. Everything was very nice and as described. We loved sitting in the screened in porch enjoying the calm lake and quite surroundings. The beds were sooo comfy!! Our hosts were wonderful would stay there again if available when visiting family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view from the screened porch. Very clean. Very comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen. Very easy to get into the house. Very private. Highly recommend!!! We had a hard time working the thermostat. Really needs replaced. The bathroom door was not secure at the bottom so the guest in the front room could see into the bathroom. We secured it by putting a suitcase in front of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023