The Wren`s Nest | 1BR 2BA Guesthouse

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 guest home offers:

★ 1 King Bed + 1 Queen Sofa Bed
★ SmartTV in Living Room & Bedroom
★ Fast Wifi for Business Travel
★ Private Courtyard w/ Firepit & Grill
★ 2 Miles to Downtown / USC
★ 2.9 Miles to Riverbanks Zoo

This modern guest house is just minutes away from the University of South Carolina campus, Williams-Brice Stadium, South Carolina State House, and Fort Jackson. Nestled on the back of the property behind a main house (not for guest use), this fully furnished guest house is accessible through a shared driveway beside the main home.

Where you’ll sleep:
☆ 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Sofa Bed (Sleeps 4)
☆ Bedroom 1 (Primary) – King Bed (ensuite)
☆ Living room - Queen Sofa Bed

What you’ll enjoy about this Heartwood Home:
☆ Family Friendly with Pack n Play & High Chair (for rent / upon request)
☆ Fast Wifi
☆ Private Courtyard w/ Firepit & Grill
☆ Locally roasted coffee (drip coffee maker)
☆ High quality bedding
☆ Driveway Parking

“The house looks amazing! But how far away is it from where I want to go?” -So glad you asked!

Driving times:
☆ Downtown / USC – 6 minutes
☆ Riverbanks Zoo – 6 minutes
☆ Williams Brice Stadium - 12 minutes
☆ Fort Jackson – 17 minutes
☆ CAE - 18 minutes
☆ Lake Murray – 23 minutes
☆ Congaree National Park – 32 minutes

Rental Permit # STRN-004-474-03-2024

You will have access to the entire guest house and the private courtyard at the back of the property. The main home located at the front of the property is occupied by long term tenants. (Please see listing photos for a satellite view of the orientation)

Please be mindful not to leave the firepit or grill unattended. It`s important to note that we cannot assume liability for any damages resulting from guest actions. Your understanding and adherence to these guidelines contribute to a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the safety of our property.

The property has one doorbell camera and on camera on the front left corner of the home. Both are actively recording the driveway.

Please note that the home is surrounded by beautiful, mature trees, which attract a few playful squirrels. From time to time, you may hear them running or playing on the roof. Rest assured, there are no squirrels or other wildlife inside the attic or under the home—these areas have been professionally checked and secured.
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.

A starter amenity package is provided for each reservation. These items are intended as a complimentary starter supply only and may not be replenished during the stay.

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.