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The Guest House at 5th & Carter

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near James K. Polk Ancestral Home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washer
  • Non smoking
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Columbia, TN
  • Place, RIverwalk Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbia City Hall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, James K. Polk Ancestral Home
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

About this property

The Guest House at 5th & Carter

Located in the desirable Riverside neighborhood, and walkable to Historic Downtown Columbia, this guest house has everything you need to enjoy a great stay in this amazing town. It is a spacious 2 story layout, attached to our family home.

It's been completely renovated from the floor to ceiling with so much love and care.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3983797
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

About the neighborhood

Columbia

Columbia is home to this cottage. James K. Polk House and Polk Home are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include James K. Polk Ancestral Home and Rattle and Snap. AMuse'um Columbia Children's Museum and Fairview Park are also worth visiting.
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Columbia, TN

What's nearby

  • RIverwalk Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Columbia City Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • James K. Polk House - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • James K. Polk Ancestral Home - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Columbia Athenaeum - 1 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bad Idea Brewing - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taps off Main - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪August Sage Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rebel Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Grazie Italian Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guest House at 5th & Carter pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Guest House at 5th & Carter?

As of Jun 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guest House at 5th & Carter on Jun 22, 2026 start from $181, including 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 Guest House at 5th & Carter?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Guest House at 5th & Carter?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Guest House at 5th & Carter located?

Situated in Columbia, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Pillow Park, Columbia City Hall, and aMuse'um Columbia Children's Museum. RIverwalk Park and James K. Polk House are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay visiting our son and his wife nearby. It’s extremely convenient to them, the town square and all the shopping. Great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brietta P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot— close to everything we wanted to be near. Getting in and out was very simple and smooth. Quick responses from the host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the Guest House. It was conveniently located to downtown, grocery stores and other restaurants. The place was overall clean except for the yellow stains in the shower. it has plenty of space for me and my 2 teenagers. I would consider staying again next time we visit
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was cute, quiet, and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little place

The host was so nice and responsive. The place was clean and met our needs perfectly. Enjoyed it and will reach out to them again if we head that way.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Columbia Jewel

Quiet neighborhood. Cute and comfortable accommodations. Just what we were looking for in Columbia.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute

Homey and cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

JANICE P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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Nice home
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Shelly L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

FILTHY!

Even though this place looks cute from the pictures, it was so dirty. There was lots of disgusting hair in the shower, orange mildew on much of tile grout, mounds of hair and dirt under the bed, smashed food on the rug in the sitting area, stains, like a fraternity house reject, on the sofa, filth and dirt , hair, etc., on the floors, and in the corners, even on the stairs. A stain on the fitted sheet upstairs, Dead bugs, crumbs, and debris on the rug in the upstairs bedroom, black film in the coffee maker water well, black film on the water filter in the water picture in the refrigerator, Scum and hair in the wash machine door in the kitchen, No hot water in the bathroom sink. Owner came over to clean again when I asked for a re-clean. Then I discovered more hair:debris and asked for him to come vacuum again. Since the house was still not clean, I decided to clean the shower myself with products I brought from home, because I knew it would be cleaned properly. Claim they sanitize and clean. I have NEVER stayed in a more disgusting rental. I left after three days when my health started to be affected. They would not refund me. I had it booked for 11 nights. I brought a mold test kit with me to test the HVAC, the bed and couch. Test plate came back overgrown with many mold colonies. I asked, before I booked, if their house was still mold free, I am allergic to mold and was coming to the area to seek health. Seemed like nice ppl until they refused to refund me 8 unused nights.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 26, 2024
Shelley, We’re deeply sorry that your experience did not meet the high standards we set and that so many of our guests have appreciated. With over 100 five-star reviews, we pride ourselves on cleanliness and comfort, and we’re sorry this did not match your expectations. When we heard you were dissatisfied, we made multiple visits to clean further, though we understand these steps didn’t alleviate all your concerns. Though we couldn’t offer a refund for the unused nights, we appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve. We wish you well in your health journey and truly regret that we weren’t the right fit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was greatThank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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