Octagonal Home & Wrap-Around Porch - Opulent Oasis
Discover our delightful octagonal home with a spiral staircase! Just minutes from Fort Jackson, restaurants, shops, and Sesquicentennial State Park, this four-bedroom, 2.5-bath retreat is perfect for family and friends. Whether you're visiting loved ones on base, enjoying nature at Sesqui, or exploring Columbia's vibrant attractions, you'll find your ideal getaway here. We've also included professional photos alongside real-time images from our cleaning team, so you know exactly what to expect.
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Pet-friendly
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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
About the area
Columbia
Columbia is home to this holiday home. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and Palmetto Falls Water Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Columbia Place Mall and Village at Sandhill Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Colonial Life Arena or Williams Brice Stadium.
Sesquicentennial State Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Fort Jackson - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
Hilton Field - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
University of South Carolina - 14 min drive - 18.6 km
Getting around
Columbia Station - 20 min drive
Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 4 min drive
Tacos Nayarit - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
KFC - 3 min drive
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Octagonal Home & Wrap-Around Porch - Opulent Oasis pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Octagonal Home & Wrap-Around Porch - Opulent Oasis?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Octagonal Home & Wrap-Around Porch - Opulent Oasis?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Octagonal Home & Wrap-Around Porch - Opulent Oasis located?
Situated in Columbia, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Columbia Place Mall, Sesquicentennial State Park and Richland Library Northeast. Richland County Tennis Center is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place located super close to fort Jackson for those coming to family day for graduation with many options for eating out near by. Host is very friendly and is willing to work with you. Super spacious for big groups with a calm neighborhood environment.
Diego L.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julia
12 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed at this property to come and see our son graduate basic training. It was a pleasant stay. Had some minor issues that they worked with us quickly on. Overall a good stay.
We were here for Basic Training graduation at Fort Jackson. We wanted something close to the facilities and this was the perfect location. The neighborhood is older yet quiet and we felt safe. It was perfect for what we were looking for.
There should be Tv in rooms downstairs tv is to close you cant heat upstairs tv
Not many pots to cook with also should have more towels when there’s a bigger party staying
Enjoyed our two night stay at this property. Tons of character and potential! Would have given a much higher review if the property was kept up and maintained. Location was great but disappointed with the cleanliness.
While the house doesn’t exactly look as good in person as in the photos, it is clean enough and we had no problems. It’s comfortable and cute with enough space for a family. The location is extremely convenient for those attending Fort Jackson graduations and everything is easy to find. The neighborhood felt safe enough that we took walks during the day. Lots of hills on which to get good exercise!
We came to town for a family event and needed an affordable, pet-friendly rental with sleeping capacity for 7. That's exactly what we got. There's not much to do in the surrounding neighborhood but we weren't expecting that. The kitchen was stocked well and the house was spacious. This is a great value if you just need a place to crash in a quiet location.
William H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
4/10 Poor
LaShima S.
17 Jul, 2024
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication
House
The house was nice it was an old house but nice and different. The sinks didn’t drain good the toilets was hard to flush the door down stairs bathroom wouldn’t lock and the tubs didn’t drain so while taking showers we where standing in the water because it wouldn’t drain. Called the day we got there nobody came to fix anything until the day before check out so we ended up checking out a day early
I do not have any complaints about our stay just some suggestions. The very first step going upstairs to the house is broken three out of the 12 people all tripped. It should be repaired rather quickly before someone actually does get hurt.
The cleaning services are not doing a very good job when you unfold the futons there is food crumbs what have you in the fold of the futon. When wiping down the house before we left I noticed the floors were unbelievably dirty on the rag I was using. But like I said no complaints I would stay there again and again the beds were unbelievably comfortable, The linens were freshly clean and access to the house was remarkably easy. Thank you for the hospitality.
Bonnie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
2/10 Terrible
Marsha H.
5 Dec, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not as advertised
There is a need for maintenance on this property. The bathroom downstairs had a toilet that you had to physically fill tank with water in order to flush. The main upstairs bathroom shower had broken knobs and the door stuck and would take 2 people to open if closed all the way. There were dead bug carcasses in every room. Sheets had stains on them. We couldn't find a dust pan until the last day, it was shoved under one of the downstairs beds. The couch in the upstairs living room smelled so bad we avoided sitting on it, as well as the 2 futons in the main room downstairs. It is very dangerous walking from driveway into house as there is no lighting, until you turn on inside, so you trip over rocks until you get to stairs. Only redeeming factor was it was close to Fort Jackson. Could be a great place if maintenance done and it was cleaned.
I was with 8 other people for family weekend at UofSC. Like many, who use Vrbo, I do a lot of research before booking, and rely on the reviews of many to make a decision. The description of thes home is not incorrect, but the photos make it look much better than it is and the 10/10 reviews are very generous.
We should all be able to expect a clean property with clean linens and the basics of a working home. This house had none of the extras and was missing some of the basics.
We weren't planning on cooking a gourmet meal but eggs and bacon seem pretty basic. For a house that sleeps 13 people, there was only enough of some dishes to accommodate 5 or 6 people So we were hand washing dishes during meal time.
The Pots and pans were abysmal with almost all with chipped and peeling Teflon on the bottom.
It is so inexpensive to buy a set of pots and pans, that I can't conceive of a reason why an owner or management company would allow this.
The toilets "kind of flush" with some having to be manually refilled and at least one shower with the weakest stream of water, almost making showering impossible.
The master shower had no shower liner and only half of the shower hanger keeping the curtain in place. These things are such easy fixes that I don't know why they let them go by the wayside. The yard was a total mess.
Like I said, the general condition of the house is ok but it really needs a total overhaul
First off, nothing about the listing description of the property is inaccurate, but I do believe the reviews are way too generous for the condition of this home. We rely heavily on reviews to decide on our vacation properties. If I'd have known what I know now I would never have picked this house. Hoping the next traveller can make a better-informed decision.
I'll start with the cons:
**the MB bed frame squeaks quite a lot. I couldn't roll over without waking my husband. The mattress also slants to the middle.
**the bedding and towels are all very low quality. The sheets are thin and worn.
**the pillows on all beds are very cheap, thin, VERY uncomfortable
**the main sofa in the living room is dirty and slants to the middle
**the floors are very dirty
**the kitchen garbage disposal doesn't work, which we didn't find out until we'd deposited food in it
**all of the curtains in all rooms are too small for the windows so don't provide adequate privacy
**most of the windows upstairs and downstairs were unlocked when we arrived (safety hazard)
**the furnishings and decor are motel-quality
Pros:
**the immediate neighborhood feels safe and friendly (had neighbor approach us and offer assistance with anything we may need)
**proximity to Ft. Jackson is great
**responsiveness from mgmt was very good
**plenty of room for large groups to spread out
We wouldn't rent again but could work for a family that has a big group and doesn't mind the details above.
We were 6 adults a 2 year old and a 2 month old. This house afforded us a lot of room to sleep comfortably. The house was very clean. The neighborhood was quiet and felt safe. It was a good location for us.
When I made the reservation, months ago, I had asked if there was a PacnPlay available. I was told that there was. A week or two before our stay, I contacted Patriot Homes and was told that they did not have a Pac n Play. This resulted in us having to secure one. Upon our arrival, I found one in the closet of the master bedroom. Someone had not done their due diligence.
We hosted a small dinner for our graduate and utilized the wrap around balcony. My husband found that some of the railings were loose which was a concern because of the 3 year old. We were able to use rope to tie around those rails, that were secure, to keep her from fallen through. The deck really needs work. Lots of rotted wood. The steps leading up to the house have some very loose steps. They are very loose!
We did three loads of wash while we were there and upon trying to dry the 3rd load, there was an EXTREMELY load noise. It sounded like metal upon metal. The person to whom we spoke was willing to come out right away but since we had been able to dry the clothes by hanging them around the house, we told him it was not necessary to come right away.
So all in all, the accommodations were fine. I did need to buy a knife sharpener and some washable cutting boards. I left some mixing bowls too.