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Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Internet access
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Bathroom 5
Bathroom 6
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Dunbar Cottage | The Pickens Cottages
Looking for hospitality in the heart of downtown Columbia? Heartwood Furnished Homes welcomes you to Dunbar Cottage, one of our charming Pickens Street Cottages. This cozy, thoughtfully designed home offers comfort and privacy for your stay.
★ 1 King Bed + 2 Queens
★ 3 Bedrooms w/ Private Ensuite Baths
★ Smart TVs in Every Bedroom + Livingroom
★ Fast Wi-Fi for Business Travel
★ Walkable to Coffee Shops
★ Minutes to USC , The Vista & 5 Points
★ Pet Friendly
Perfect for guests wanting a central Columbia stay.
This charming downtown cottage places you right in the heart of Columbia. Located on Pickens Street, guests can enjoy a walkable stay just steps from local coffee shops while being minutes from the University of South Carolina, The Vista, the South Carolina State House, and Fort Jackson. The home blends historic downtown charm with modern finishes and thoughtful design.
Part of the Pickens Street Cottages collection, this home offers a cozy footprint with smart layout and comfortable amenities. Each bedroom includes its own private ensuite bathroom, making it ideal for friends, families, or business travelers who value both privacy and convenience.
Where you’ll sleep:
☆ 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms (Sleeps 6)
☆ Bedroom 1 – King Bed + Private Ensuite Bathroom (2nd Floor)
☆ Bedroom 2 – Queen Bed + Private Ensuite Bathroom (1st Floor)
☆ Bedroom 3 – Queen Bed + Private Ensuite Bathroom (2nd Floor)
What you’ll enjoy about this home:
☆ Private Ensuite Bathroom in Every Bedroom
☆ Smart TVs in Every Bedroom
☆ Fast Wi-Fi for Business Travel
☆ Walkable Downtown Location
☆ Drip Coffee Maker
☆ High Quality Bedding
☆ Thoughtfully Designed Small-Space Layout
☆ Easy Access Parking Nearby
“The house looks amazing! But how far away is it from where I want to go?”
So glad you asked!
Driving times:
☆ Downtown / USC – 3 minutes
☆ The Vista (restaurants & nightlife) – 4 minutes
☆ Williams-Brice Stadium – 9 minutes
☆ Riverbanks Zoo – 9 minutes
☆ Fort Jackson – 18 minutes
☆ CAE Airport – 17 minutes
☆ Lake Murray – 25 minutes
☆ Congaree National Park – 30 minutes
Whether you`re visiting for a game day weekend, business trip, or exploring Columbia’s downtown scene, Dunbar Cottage offers a comfortable and centrally located place to stay.
You will receive a “boarding pass” upon confirmation with guidebooks, property specific details, check in / parking instructions and more! You can share this link with anyone in your party for access to the details!
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 a 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 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 a 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 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.
For stays longer than 21 days, we charge an additional cleaning fee. If the house is left in a state that requires additional cleaning, we will charge a fee that covers the additional expense.
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.
★ 1 King Bed + 2 Queens
★ 3 Bedrooms w/ Private Ensuite Baths
★ Smart TVs in Every Bedroom + Livingroom
★ Fast Wi-Fi for Business Travel
★ Walkable to Coffee Shops
★ Minutes to USC , The Vista & 5 Points
★ Pet Friendly
Perfect for guests wanting a central Columbia stay.
This charming downtown cottage places you right in the heart of Columbia. Located on Pickens Street, guests can enjoy a walkable stay just steps from local coffee shops while being minutes from the University of South Carolina, The Vista, the South Carolina State House, and Fort Jackson. The home blends historic downtown charm with modern finishes and thoughtful design.
Part of the Pickens Street Cottages collection, this home offers a cozy footprint with smart layout and comfortable amenities. Each bedroom includes its own private ensuite bathroom, making it ideal for friends, families, or business travelers who value both privacy and convenience.
Where you’ll sleep:
☆ 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms (Sleeps 6)
☆ Bedroom 1 – King Bed + Private Ensuite Bathroom (2nd Floor)
☆ Bedroom 2 – Queen Bed + Private Ensuite Bathroom (1st Floor)
☆ Bedroom 3 – Queen Bed + Private Ensuite Bathroom (2nd Floor)
What you’ll enjoy about this home:
☆ Private Ensuite Bathroom in Every Bedroom
☆ Smart TVs in Every Bedroom
☆ Fast Wi-Fi for Business Travel
☆ Walkable Downtown Location
☆ Drip Coffee Maker
☆ High Quality Bedding
☆ Thoughtfully Designed Small-Space Layout
☆ Easy Access Parking Nearby
“The house looks amazing! But how far away is it from where I want to go?”
So glad you asked!
Driving times:
☆ Downtown / USC – 3 minutes
☆ The Vista (restaurants & nightlife) – 4 minutes
☆ Williams-Brice Stadium – 9 minutes
☆ Riverbanks Zoo – 9 minutes
☆ Fort Jackson – 18 minutes
☆ CAE Airport – 17 minutes
☆ Lake Murray – 25 minutes
☆ Congaree National Park – 30 minutes
Whether you`re visiting for a game day weekend, business trip, or exploring Columbia’s downtown scene, Dunbar Cottage offers a comfortable and centrally located place to stay.
You will receive a “boarding pass” upon confirmation with guidebooks, property specific details, check in / parking instructions and more! You can share this link with anyone in your party for access to the details!
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 a 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 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 a 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 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.
For stays longer than 21 days, we charge an additional cleaning fee. If the house is left in a state that requires additional cleaning, we will charge a fee that covers the additional expense.
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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About the area
Columbia
Located in Columbia, this holiday home is in the city centre. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and EdVenture Children's Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Soda City Market and Columbia Place Mall. Koger Center for the Arts and South Carolina State Museum are also worth visiting.

Columbia, SC
What's nearby
- South Carolina State House - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
- Township Auditorium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- University of South Carolina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Colonial Life Arena - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
- Columbia Station - 4 min drive
- Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
- Knowledge Perk Coffee Company - 1 min walk
- Starbucks - 11 min walk
- East Bay Deli - 12 min walk
- Halls Chophouse Columbia - 8 min walk
- Starbucks @ Prisma Health Baptist Medical Center - 11 min walk
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