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Location location! Cottontown Retreat downtown Columbia, Perfect for 2 couples!

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A two-story house with a porch, a small front yard, and a driveway.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and windows with blinds.
A bathroom with two sinks, a large mirror, and a towel rack.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A corner room with a desk, chair, and a bench. There is a window with blinds, a door, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

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
    Walk to Earlewood Park
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Columbia, SC
  • Place, Earlewood Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Segra Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Township Auditorium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Office

About this property

Location location! Cottontown Retreat downtown Columbia, Perfect for 2 couples!

Cottontown Retreat nestled in the heart of Columbia. Perfect for two couples traveling together, walking distance to restaurants, breweries, wine bars, coffee shops, Columbia fireflies baseball field, REI, and the bustling Main Street district in Columbia. Located 2 miles from the USC campus, we offer offstreet parking for two cars, but within walking distance of several restaurants and bars. Newly renovated, bungalow with 2 king-size bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an office space with a single futon. Full kitchen with new appliances., exterior lighting and exterior security cameras.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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 # 3635423vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Columbia

Downtown Columbia, a neighbourhood in Columbia, is home to this holiday home. Workshop Theatre and Robert Mills Historic House and Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Williams Brice Stadium and Imara Woman. Check out an event or a game at Colonial Life Arena, and consider making time for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Columbia, SC

What's nearby

  • Earlewood Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Segra Park - 1 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Benedict College - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Township Auditorium - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Columbia Museum of Art - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 8 min drive
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Location location! Cottontown Retreat downtown Columbia, Perfect for 2 couples! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Location location! Cottontown Retreat downtown Columbia, Perfect for 2 couples! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Location location! Cottontown Retreat downtown Columbia, Perfect for 2 couples! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Location location! Cottontown Retreat downtown Columbia, Perfect for 2 couples! located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Imara Woman and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from University of South Carolina. Earlewood Park and Palmetto Health Heart Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay at Claude's place! It was exceptionally clean, comfortable and the location was great. Was an easy drive to the USC campus.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was perfect for myself and my son
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey B.

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

Another Great Stay😊

Perfect home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey B.

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

Perfect for a quick trip

Great property can't wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Thank you so much Audrey!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottontown Retreat had everything we could possibly need for our stay from coffee and creamer, all toiletries, and yummy cookies. It was very comfortable and in a great location. Claude was gracious enough to allow some of our party early entry as they arrived sooner than planned. If we get back to Columbia, we will definitely plan to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for staying at Cottontown Retreat!! We appreciate your kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for our daughter’s graduation and had a fabulous stay! Claude was an excellent host even leaving out cookies and bottle water for us! The house was clean, cozy and well appointed. Communication was very prompt. The location is really close to a lot. We willcertainly stay when we visit Cola again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Jill, thank you for the kind comments and your stay at Cottontown Retreat !!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heather D.

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

Very nice place

Very nice place, had all amenities, had a little snag and they got back to us very quickly. would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lani B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful gem! So clean and full of all the amenities we needed! This house was the perfect place for visiting our daughter and enjoying a night at WillyB.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Lani, thank you for the nice comments!! We strive to make everyone’s stay at Cottontown Retreat comfortable and enjoyable!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was absolutely amazing. So easy to communicate with. We also picked the perfect time to visit Columbia. Cottonwood was a nice, historic community and all the dogwoods and azaleas were in bloom. Could not have been a more beautiful scenery. We walked for miles :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2026
Thank you for visiting Cottontown Retreat!! So happy you enjoyed the centrally located property in downtown Columbia!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Great house, nice location

Great communication with owner, washer/dryer a plus, everything you’d need for a stay including parking. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2024
Thank you for the kind words and staying at Cottontown Retreat!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth A.

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

Cozy retreat

We loved staying in this home. It was clean, uncluttered, and comfortable, with lovely touches like welcome muffins on the counter. My teen sons liked it too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2025
Thank you Elisabeth! We strive to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable at Cottontown Retreat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

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

Cute House

Very impressed with our stay. Safe neighborhood, convenient to downtown Columbia. Very clean with all of the amenities you need plus great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2024
Thank you Julie! We strive for our guests to have a great experience at Cottontown Retreat!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Cottonwood Retreat

We loved this property! It was clean and beautiful, and the host was very accommodating and thoughtful. I also appreciated how the outside of the property was very well lit at night with great security.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2024
Thanks Anne, we strive for the best all around experience at Cottontown Retreat!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

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

Game day stay

We stayed here for the weekend to attend a football game. Nicest Columbia Vrbo we’ve ever stayed in. Spacious and comfortable, with cute personal touches. Very thoughtful and welcoming to see fresh baked cookies, coffee, etc waiting for us when we arrived. This will be our go-to for our yearly visits from now on!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katharine Z.

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

USC Visit

We had a wonderful stay at your house. It was clean, close to the downtown and USC, and just what we needed. Claude made some personal touches, like leaving creamer for coffee and muffins for us. Will definitely book another stay for the fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

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

Exceeded our Expectations!

Cottonwood Retreat exceeded our expectations! Adorable house with every amenity needed for a football weekend. Both downtown for the Soda City Market and Five Points were easily accessible from our location. Claude went above and beyond with baked goods and coffee. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Basic Training Graduation

Beautiful home we were fortunate enough to utilize during Thanksgiving after our Son graduated Basic Training at Ft. Jackson. Well appointed kitchen and bathrooms. Clean as well. We were very satisfied.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cyn l.

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

USC graduation

A sweet neighborhood in close proximity of all USC grad activities. The house was well appointed with everything (and more) we needed. Claude was the perfect host! A wonderful experience on a memorable weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a nice house in such a nice neighborhood. The house was super clean and very comfortable. We stayed the weekend in Columbia for USC parents weekend. The house was perfectly located to get to and from the university and a great place to relax when not running around for parents weekend activities. We also spent time exploring the Cotton Town neighborhood on foot and enjoyed some of the local restaurants within walking distance from the house. We will definitely stay here for our future visits to Columbia.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
Thank you Bret!! Glad you enjoyed your stay at Cottontown Retreat!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

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

Great location in a cozy neighborhood

My daughter and I were visiting for admitted student day at USC, and this house was conveniently located within 2.5 miles of campus and close to other areas we visited. I took several walks in the cute neighborhood, and there's a great coffee shop - Curiosity coffee - within 0.5 miles. The house was great - clean, well-stocked with toiletries, and comfortably furnished. Our host checked in multiple times beforehand to make sure we had what we needed. Great stay in a great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for the kind remarks! We are striving to make everything the best it can be for our guests.. I’m so glad you enjoyed the neighborhood! It is a gem in Columbia with so many bars and restaurants.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

Comfortable

We came from Lexington, Ky to watch the UK/USC football game with friends. Our daughter is a student at USC-the description of the house is so accurate. Location is great-quiet, safe street. Close to campus and the stadium as well as restaurants, etc.. the house was clean and comfortable and Claude made the whole process very easy! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2023
Kelly and her guests were great!! The house was left in good order and I hope they return soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

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

Great property, host, and location

The interior renovation on this house was done with style and quality. Very well appointed and equipped. Ample and comfortable seating everywhere and great beds. We have stayed in many VRBO properties since the mid-1990s; this is one of the best. Claude was very responsive to any question or request. On a 10 point scale, this one is a 10.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Updated home, perfect for 2 couples

Very comfortable and spacious home near campus. It was the perfect location for a gameday weekend while visiting our college kids. We enjoyed making dinner Friday night (kitchen was well equipped). We were even greeted with fresh homemade cookies from the owner Claude. 2 comfortable king size beds, updated bathrooms and very clean home. It was equipped with everything we needed. Highly recommend!!! Thanks Claude!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2024
Thank you Kim!! Cottontown Retreat is centrally located in downtown Columbia. Great place to stay for concerts, games or other events in Columbia SC.

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