Forest Acres 5BR Home w/ Private Pool & Pool House
Looking for hospitality that’s minutes from Columbia? Heartwood Furnished Homes is a local provider of furnished accommodations in Columbia, Lake Murray, and surrounding areas. We look forward to hosting you in a Heartwood Home! This home offers:
★ 2 King Beds, 3 Queen Beds + Twin Bed ★ SmartTV in Living Room & Primary Bedroom ★ Fast Wifi for Business Travel ★ Private Pool w/ Pool House ★ Pet Friendly w/ Fenced In Yard ★ 4 Miles to Ft. Jackson ★ 5 Miles to Downtown / USC
This 5 bedroom home in Forest Acres is only minutes to the University of South Carolina campus, Williams-Brice Stadium, South Carolina State House, and Fort Jackson. With a private pool and pool house, your family will be sure to love this location! Newly renovated with updated appliances and fixtures, this home is a private oasis in Columbia.
Where you’ll sleep: ☆ 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms (Sleeps 11) ☆ Bedroom 1 (Primary) – King Bed w/ ensuite (downstairs) ☆ Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed (downstairs) ☆ Bedroom 3 - Queen Bed (downstairs) ☆ Bedroom 4 – King Bed w/ ensuite (downstairs) ☆ Bedroom 5 - Queen Bed + Twin Bed (upstairs)
What you’ll enjoy about this Heartwood Home: ☆ Family Friendly with Pack n Play & High Chair (upon request) ☆ Fast Wifi for Business Travel ☆ Locally roasted coffee (Keuirg) ☆ High quality bedding ☆ Pool with Pool House ☆ Fenced In Yard ☆ Driveway Parking
“The house looks amazing! But how far away is it from where I want to go?” -So glad you asked!
Driving times: ☆ Fort Jackson – 9 minutes ☆ Downtown / USC – 13 minutes ☆ Riverbanks – 16 minutes ☆ Williams Brice Stadium - 19 minutes ☆ CAE - 27 minutes ☆ Lake Murray – 30 minutes ☆ Congaree National Park – 35 minutes
Pool is open year round but not heated.
We have one Ring doorbell at the front door pointing towards the front yard. It is actively recording. The maximum occupancy that is shown in the listing includes any and all visitors that will be at the home. Over-occupancy or unauthorized events will result in IMMEDIATE eviction without refund. Any guest who refuses to vacate when instructed will be treated as a trespasser.
No parties, events, or gatherings over the listed occupancy are allowed under any circumstances. Bookings made under false pretenses will be denied access with no refund.
You must be 25 years of age or older in order to book one of our homes.
While we ask a series of screening questions to all guests, local guests are subject to additional screening steps, including a phone call. We reserve the right to cancel any guest reservations at our discretion.
Quiet hours are from 10PM until 8AM every day of the week. We have zero tolerance for noise complaints and multiple violations will result in immediate eviction without refund.
No smoking or vaping inside of the home under any circumstances. You will incur an additional fee of $500 if you smoke within the home + the cost of any damages. If you smoke outdoors you must dispose of any debris safely, do not discard anything in the yard or patio.
No illegal substances or activities on the premises.
Pets must be approved in advance. We charge a pet fee for up to 2 pets at all of our pet friendly locations. If there is evidence of any undisclosed pets in the home (pet friendly or non-pet friendly), you will be charged for cleaning + any additional damages.
If the property is left in an unusually dirty condition that requires deep cleaning beyond our standard turnover, an additional fee will be charged to cover the extra housekeeping costs.
Early check in and late check out for up to 2 hours is available per calendar availability, at an additional cost. This must be requested through your boarding pass, and we will approve / decline after reviewing our cleaning schedule.
Do not tamper with smoke detectors, security devices, or Wi-Fi equipment.
If personal items are left behind a fee of $25 + shipping costs will be charged back to you.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Columbia
Columbia is home to this holiday home. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and Palmetto Performing Arts are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Columbia Place Mall and Soda City Market. Palmetto Falls Water Park and Koger Center for the Arts are also worth visiting.
South Carolina Community Bank - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Columbia Place Mall - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Charlie W. Johnson Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Palmetto Health Richland Hospital - 7 min drive - 8.8 km
Benedict College - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Columbia Station - 18 min drive
Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
The Beer Den/Boxcar Coffee - 5 min drive
Conwell's Meat Market - 3 min drive
Circle K - 5 min drive
Ray's Diner - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Acres 5BR Home w/ Private Pool & Pool House pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Forest Acres 5BR Home w/ Private Pool & Pool House?
As of 18 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest Acres 5BR Home w/ Private Pool & Pool House on 9 Aug, 2026 start from S$608, 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 Forest Acres 5BR Home w/ Private Pool & Pool House?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Forest Acres 5BR Home w/ Private Pool & Pool House?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Forest Acres 5BR Home w/ Private Pool & Pool House?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Forest Acres 5BR Home w/ Private Pool & Pool House located?
Situated in Columbia, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Palmetto Performing Arts, Booker T. Washington High School and Columbia Place Mall. Fort Jackson and University of South Carolina are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This house was perfect for our short stay; we came to visit our soldier for family day and graduation. Fort Jackson is only 9 minutes away, which was extremely convenient. We felt safe at the home and walking around on the property. It is a nice lot. We had a few minor issues with the cleanliness of the house and a non-functioning ice maker, but our host, Wendy, was extremely prompt and helpful in her replies. The only issue I came across with the listing is that one of the full bathrooms included in this home is located out in the pool house, so unless someone wants to travel outside whenever they want to use this restroom, it doesn’t really serve a purpose. I did ask Wendy about this prior to renting the house (because I read about it in another review) and she was upfront and honest about the bathroom’s location. All in all, I would rent this home again if I needed to return to the area, and this is largely due to the attentiveness of the host.
Jennifer R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2026
Jennifer, thank you for your thoughtful review. I’m glad the home’s location and safety met your needs, and I appreciate your understanding regarding the pool house bathroom, cleanliness, and ice maker. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Host was available and responsive when needed. No extra paper towels. No extra trash bags. Microwave was filthy. Home needs TLC:- walkways front and back have loose pavers that present tripping hazard. - area around pool house looked like a disaster; discard pool toys everywhere. - no window blinds in front bedroom; only shear curtains offering a nighttime view from the road. - window blinds in Master Bath are too small, therefore like privacy. - small bed upstairs squeaked so loudly it disturbed those sleeping in the other bed.
We rented this property so that we could as a family celebrate our son’s graduation from Army Basic training at Ft. Jackson. The location to the fort was excellent and gave us a great place to start our days and wind down at night. we had eight people staying at the property and we all more than enough room. It was an amazing house very well laid out and very open. We all truly enjoyed our time at the house and can not recommend this property enough to any one with a large group.
Nice sized house in great location very close to Trenholm Plaza. Beautiful private pool! Nice appliances. Pre-rental questions and check in process were very easy. House needs some work - our baby crawled around on the floor and his legs and clothes are dirty. The furniture needs to be replaced and the house needs more seating to accommodate 5 rooms worth of guests. With these improvements, would definitely stay here again with a large group.
This house was perfect for our collection of family to gather before and after our daughter’s graduation from basic training at Ft Jackson. It’s an easy 10 minute or less drive to base. Restaurants, grocery stores etc. are also close.
Wendy, our host, was the best. Our family(11)was there to attend our grandson’s graduation and family day at Fort Jackson. We highly recommend this home for large families. It was so clean and easy access to post and grocery stores. Great location too!!
Good location, great privacy, plenty room. No hot water in master tub and ice maker didn't work. Only 2 people wanted to take a bath in the big tub and ice came from Publix
My family stayed here for celebrate my nephew’s graduation. The Master bedroom was so comfortable for my 82 year old parents. In fact the whole house was easy for them to navigate.
There was plenty of room for us to get together and celebrate but yet have our privacy.
We had some initial problems with the pool but Wendy answered us immediately and made sure we were taken care of! The back yard was amazing and thankfully we had great weather to sit outside and enjoy!
I would definitely recommend staying here!
The home is absolutely beautiful! The remodel that has been done is very nice w/ large kitchen area & living room (additional seating is needed though to make it even more comfortable). The primary bedroom & bathroom is amazing. The property description says 5 bathrooms but it’s really 4.5 full bathrooms, with one of them located outside in the pool house. This was ok but wished we’d have known this as one our couples had to go out to the pool house to shower. Again, the house was perfect!
Krystal A.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Michele G.
18 Dec, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great space no supplies and bathroom disappointment
Space was great. We had ten people youngest was 16 and oldest 77. There wasn’t mixing bowls or enough kitchen dishes and glasses. Matching sets and less plastic cups would be appreciated. Could use a complete update of supplying kitchen. More supplies like extra paper towels as well. Update the Jack and Jill bathroom and list it as a shared bath along with half bath. We were expecting 5 bathrooms as stated in the front page of VRBO then when checking in the description says 4. When a bathroom is listed I expected shower. The place actually has three bathrooms and 1 half bath. That was a big issue but we made it work. Couldn’t get the tv on the back patio to work.
Michele G.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Jesse W.
13 Apr, 2024
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Home not finished and not ready for rentals
This home is partially finished. From the second you walk up to the porch you can see the home has been only partially cared for. Once getting in not properly cleaned (250 cleaning fee) beer caps were around the home and even two left over cigars. Part of the home is amazing which is what the pictures show. The living room is in need of updating including the furniture. The pet hair and dandruff has use sneezing and itchy eyes. The other side of the home has peeling paint in bedrooms and the shared bath between the two rooms has larger areas of paint peeling off and a rusty sink. My two college age daughters found it so disgusting that the could not use it and they live in dorms with community bathrooms and showers! I also advised them to not us it as the home is older and the paint peeling was so bad that I was nervous they may be exposed to lead . Not being able to use this bath had us now with 3 teenager daughters and my wife and I sharing 1 bath as my in laws were using the other full bath. The outdoor furniture was unusable as the lounge chairs all had large wholes and you would fall through. I communicated with the property manager Wendy who was available and responsive but seemed to have her hands tied by the larger management company. I asked for a partial refund as the home was dirty, pool area was unusable for lounging, a full bath was unusable and the pool house slider framing fell of and cut wife’s hand. 146.19 refund. Should have been 250 cleaning and 1 night fee