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Cozy retreat near Williams Brice/Ft. Jackson/UofSC

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Living area
Exterior
Exterior
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Columbia, SC
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, South Carolina State Fairgrounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Jackson
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy retreat near Williams Brice/Ft. Jackson/UofSC

Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @southshandonstreet!
– 900 sq. ft. charming guesthouse in the heart of historic Columbia.
– Furnished with modern/boho decor.
– 2-3 miles from Ft. Jackson; 2 miles from UofSC; walking distance from Williams-Brice Stadium
– Walking distance to the famous Rosewood Dairy Bar where you can go for quick fried snack or soft serve ice cream. Restaurants, grocery store, and bars also located within walking distance.

Located in the historic Shandon neighborhood, our guesthouse sits above an old carriage garage. It's tucked away behind the main house, surrounded by trees, making it feel like a treehouse hideaway. You'll have the entire guesthouse to yourself(ves)! Since it's detached and located behind the main house, the back yard area is shared, but you still have the ability to maintain your privacy. Access to the guesthouse is easy and located right off Rosewood Drive. Because it's so secluded you'd never know you're within walking distance to restaurants, bars, and grocery stores.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only 2 cars permitted in the parking area. If you have more cars please contact us for parking accommodations.
The outside amenities are available for guest in both units. Please be respectful of guests in other unit. No parties, Only guests staying permitted.
Quiet hours in outside common area starts at 10:00pm

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
On-site 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 area

Columbia

Downtown Columbia, a neighbourhood in Columbia, is home to this holiday home. Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve and Sesquicentennial State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and South Carolina State Fairgrounds. Koger Center for the Arts and EdVenture Children's Museum are also worth visiting.
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Columbia, SC

What's nearby

  • University of South Carolina - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • South Carolina State Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Fort Jackson - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 9 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 7 min drive
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cock & Bull Pub Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Backstreets Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hunter-Gatherer Brewery Hangar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Masa - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy retreat near Williams Brice/Ft. Jackson/UofSC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy retreat near Williams Brice/Ft. Jackson/UofSC?

As of 8 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy retreat near Williams Brice/Ft. Jackson/UofSC on 11 Jun, 2026 start from S$158, 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 Cozy retreat near Williams Brice/Ft. Jackson/UofSC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy retreat near Williams Brice/Ft. Jackson/UofSC?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy retreat near Williams Brice/Ft. Jackson/UofSC?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cozy retreat near Williams Brice/Ft. Jackson/UofSC located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of University of South Carolina, South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Eugene E. Stone III Stadium. McKissick Museum and Williams Brice Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was convenient and met our need
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Super convenient to campus and the stadium. Comfy bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt private and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali Borchardt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect stay. The place was lovely and so much larger than expected! It was in the high 90s during our stay and the central air conditioning kept it really cool! Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sparkling clean! A perfect place to stay while visiting our son at USC. The bed was sooo comfy and we had two nights of great sleep. We had what we needed in the kitchen to cook Thanksgiving dinner for the three of us. Could use another chair in the living room but still five stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cottage was perfect for the two of us and so close to USC for graduation activities. Also, in a beautiful area for running!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHRYN J.

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

Columbia weekend getaway

Very clean, very cute, very close to everything downtown! Really enjoyed iur stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Very nice and extremely convenient!

Couldn’t say enough about this little hidden gem! We had a great stay, and the location is super convenient to the Vista, 5 Points, and fairgrounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Columbia apartment

Great location , host was very helpful, clean and quiet. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Since we were on a 3-week road trip, it was great to have a washer and dryer handy! The bed was comfy and the breakfast area was so bright and cheery.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Weekend visit

This was our second stay and it was just as nice. The neighborhood is friendly as we were out walking our dog as well as quiet in the evenings. We would definitely stay again when back into town for a weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Holly B.

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

Comfortable carriage house

Quiet, shaded location just off Rosewood. Nicely appointed; could use more kitchen items. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kourtney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was very cute and clean. I didn't care for the tree pods, possibly a butternut tree, dropping on my vehicle. No dents but still trying to clean my vehicle a week later.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

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

Reunion

Loved, loved this property! Exactly as advertised, convenient to events I was in town for, clean, well cared for, and quiet. Will use again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Great location, clean and great host!

In town for a multi-day event at USC. About 7 minute drive to heart of campus, great neighborhood. Comfortably slept my wife and I, and our 13 year old had the pull out couch. Everything was very comfortable and appointed. Host was super easy to connect with, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were only in town for a couple of nights, he we enjoyed our stay at this property. I love the character in little old houses, and this one did not disappoint! Despite the age of the house, it is clearly well maintained and updates have been done to make it a comfortable place to stay. We appreciated all the little items provided, like soap, toiletries, bottled water, and k cups for the coffee pot. The bed was extremely comfortable and the heat was able to keep up with the chilly nights and keep us warm and toasty. There was plenty of space for our dogs as well, and k appreciated that the house didn’t have a lot of knick knacks or “extras” that we would have worried about the dogs knocking over or getting into. I will say, I didn’t realize just how close to the main house the carriage house is located. It does feel strange pulling into the driveway so close to the main house, but it really never ended up being a big deal. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Best thing for us was the location near our son's house. It has a let of stairs leading up that I had asked about beforehand but never heard back. It feels like a tree house, with lots of windows and trees. Very comfortable bed although I would have preferred a king. Suggestions for owner: coffee mugs - there was one huge one and then 4 tiny ones. Provide a few 12 to 16 oz. The water pressure was pretty bad and it was hard to figure our the hot water in the shower. I could not see the mirror over the bathroom sink (it was too high) and there is not another mirror in the whole place. The charging ports in the lamps was a great idea. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

T. Picton W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and clean place. All good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, beautiful stay/accomedations. Easy parking and a quiet and peaceful stay! Thanks so much for being a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzie

Liked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by David

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Hi all! My name is David and my wife, Carissa, and I have been living in Columbia for the past 9 years. I am originally from Scranton, PA (yes, where "The Office" is set) and I moved here to do a master's degree after finishing Undergrad. I am now working in education. Carissa is from the upstate of SC and works in communications. We purchased this property about 7 years ago and have been renovating it since. We rented out the carriage house as a short-term rental for about 3 years now and just recently moved across town and are now renting out the main house as well! We loved living in the Shandon neighborhood and can not wait to share the property we love so much with our guests! We both love to travel and we both work a lot! We both have part-time jobs; Carissa plays in a cover band and I work part-time in EMS. We love Columbia and spend a lot of time out on Main street. You can often find us at the Soda city market on Saturday mornings or at Bourbon for an evening cocktail. If you need anything or have any questions, please let us know! We are just a few miles away and can be available whenever you need!

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