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The Historic Selwood Cottage

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, and a decorative headboard.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden ceiling, and a hanging light fixture.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story house with a front porch, a staircase leading to the second floor, and a small garden area with mulch and gravel.
A porch with two rocking chairs and a wooden floor.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Columbia, SC
  • Place, Dreher Shoals Dam
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Historic Selwood Cottage

Private, historic cottage with boat parking and screened in porch. Sleeps 5 in 2 bedrooms with full, furnished kitchen. Property owners on shared property available to help with any needs. Enjoy over an acre of private land in the heart of the city. Cottage within walking distance to beautiful Lake Murray as well as Harbison shopping area 5 miles away and downtown Columbia 15 miles away.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Does have stairs and an open 2nd story loft.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
*Strip all used beds and put dirty linens in hamper *Place all used towels in hamper *Wash all used dishes and place in drying rack *Gather all trash and place in shed outside of back door *Lock door
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1896333vb
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

Located in Columbia, this cottage is on a river. Governor's Mansion and Modjeska Monteith Simpkins House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Murray and Dreher Shoals Dam. 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Columbia, SC

What's nearby

  • Dreher Shoals Dam - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 14 min drive - 19.0 km
  • University of South Carolina - 19 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 20 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 27 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 19 min drive
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cheesy Pint Pizzeria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red Robin - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic Selwood Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Historic Selwood Cottage?

As of 26 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Historic Selwood Cottage on 3 Sept, 2026 start from S$650, 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.

How much is parking at The Historic Selwood Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Historic Selwood Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic Selwood Cottage?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Historic Selwood Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lake Murray and within 3 miles (5 km) of Dreher Shoals Dam and Saluda Shoals Park. Lake Murray Public Park is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Kristen Oswald

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My husband, Philip, and I have been married 21 years and we have 3 kids. We moved here from California for my husband's job as a musician. We have previously lived in Birmingham, AL and absolutely LOVE the south! When we saw this property on Zillow as we were looking for a home we fell in love and never looked back!

Why they chose this property

You are staying in a structure that was initially built circa 1820 and restored in 1990. The cottage was previously attached to the main house which was originally a mule barn and converted into a single family home in 1990 as well by Jerry and Carole Rothstein. If you are interested in touring the main house feel free to contact us and we would be more than happy to it share with you!

What makes this property unique

The cottage was a structure that was initially built circa 1820 and restored in 1990. The cottage was previously attached to the main house which was originally a mule barn and converted into a single family home in 1990 as well by Jerry and Carole Rothstein. If you are interested in touring the main house feel free to contact us and we would be more than happy to it share with you!

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