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The Canal Riverfront Getaway

Vacation home near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Columbia, SC
  • Place, Three Rivers Greenway
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

Heart of Columbia.Your stay at this Eau Claire vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Three Rivers Greenway and Earlewood Park. Palmetto Health Heart Hospital and Palmetto Health Richland Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Three Rivers Greenway - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 13 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 19 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 13 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chic-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Canal Riverfront Getaway

The Canal Riverfront Getaway is a beautiful house on the Broad River Canal, where you can enjoy beautiful scenic views, walking, hiking, fishing, biking, and many more wonderful activities. The house is about 3 miles from the famously known Riverbank Zoo & Gardens which is home to nearly 2,000 animals that represent more than 350 species from around the world. The heart of Main Street and "The Vista"s is also just minutes away, where you'll find local cuisine, local shops, and much much more!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No foods or drinks are allowed on the pool table. After playing replace the sticks and balls where you found them. No cars allow on grass at anytime.
Trash pickup is Monday around 10AM. Recycling is Friday every other week. If possible place the bin on the street beside the mailbox the night before.
At checkout, please start the dishwasher and also wash and start drying all used towels.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Canal Riverfront Getaway to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.4 mi (17-min drive) away from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Canal Riverfront Getaway have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Canal Riverfront Getaway offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Canal Riverfront Getaway?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Canal Riverfront Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Canal Riverfront Getaway?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Canal Riverfront Getaway have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Canal Riverfront Getaway have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Canal Riverfront Getaway to downtown Columbia?

This vacation home is 2.7 mi away from Columbia.

The Canal Riverfront Getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kolby M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean, kitchen had everything needed to cook, and host responded quickly when I had questions!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time! Took the kids to the zoo and then we had family time. Thank you for renting your house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

Liked: Cleanliness
5th time staying here, always a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good host,had everything a house needs to run.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathi O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent. Host responded very quickly to my questions. Nice, clean & exactly as described. We stayed for grandson's graduation from Boot Camp. Close to Ft Jackson and airport. Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was good because the event we had to go was in a good driving place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara W.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M., Harper

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you for everything the back porch was perfect for the family. Go Army!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amy B., Plankinton USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house with security system. Nice outdoor space, unfortunately too warm while we stayed to enjoy that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

A M.

The stay was good....we were greeted by a raccoon the first night and every night after. The house in general was nice and cozy honestly not like the pictures had shown. The Master Bedroom needed bulbs in the ceiling fan and their were black tiny bugs on the ceiling. The remotes were broken for the TV's causing me to place them over in a plastic bag to keep it from falling apart. The bed was not comfortable and could use a covering to make it more comfortable pillowtops are good..(glad I brought my own). The bathroom was spacious although the toilet you had to hold it down until it flushed, that really became bothersome. The air freshener was a plus it masked the old house scent but after awhile you could smell that old house scent linger. The other 2 bedroom were okay the one beside the Master didn't have a lamp in there so it made it inconvenient to have to get up and down if lights were needed having to turn it on and off. The 3rd bedroom was okay my son was fine as long as he had a T.V to play his game on.The 2nd Bathroom was good it was spacious so that was also a plus....The linen closet was stocked full of towels they were a bit dingy so we had to pick and choose from them(so some of them need to be discarded and changed out). The Kitchen was okay the faucet at the sink was needing some repairs it was a loose, the can openers were broken and rusty. The washer and dryers were dirty so I could not use them. Overall the stay was decent just need some minor changes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great stay location and felt like home thanks will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

We loved this place. Excellent size, the screen porch with the pool table was amazing. We tried to book again because we enjoyed it so much we were going to add an unplanned return trip but it was already booked. We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space.

We had a wonderful stay while in the area for my son's graduation from Basic Training. It accommodated the whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a family!!!

Clean property and lots of kitchen utensils and extra pillows and towels and wash cloths. In other properties I have stayed at there are always Limited towels and I worry about having enough, but there were just tons! I really appreciated that! Bonus is having a washer and dryer! It was wonderful having a total of three bedrooms and two bathrooms for such a reasonable price. That plus having three full size couches meant that our family of five was not piled up on top of each other when we were there LOL. I would definitely recommend this property. Short drive to the zoo and State Museum. No negatives here! Communicative property owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KellZ S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Pleasant Stay

Although our stay was short it was pleasant, the host and house were accommodating. The house looks exactly like the pics, very spacious. The neighborhood is quiet and close to several restaurants/ downtown. The host responds to any questions/needs in a timely manner. I would stay again & definitely recommend. Ty again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Still a nice place!!!

This was my second stay at the riverfront and its still a nice out of the way place. Clean and simple, the pool table on the back patio is great for friends to pass some time. I just hope the update the TVs to smart TVs so I could use my firestick or log into my NETFLIX, but that was not a big issue for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

frank w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay for BCT Graduation

We were in town for a short stay to attend our son's basic training graduation. The house was a perfect fit for us. It was a short and easy drive over to Fort Jackson. The house was clean and had everything that was advertised. I would definitely recommend a stay here. I wouApproximately Drive time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

B C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Went to Columbia for a USC football game. House is about 5 miles from William Brice. Great corner spot…porch area with the pool table is great. Worked well for us
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay for sons graduation at fort jackson

Clean and had everything we need for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Goldie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

8-8-24 Graduation

We came from Texas and Alabama the house was great for our group 7 adults slept comfortably. Fully stocked kitchen. They loved playing pool.. Definitely great experience to the hurricane Debby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B., Akron

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

The house was exactly as advertised and perfect for our 2 night stay for my family. Bathrooms & Bedroom were clean. Kitchen was clean and well stocked. Was close to zoo & museums which were of interest to us. If we get to Columbia again, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, comfortable and welcoming home

This home has everthing we needed to make our visit as comfortable as possible. It was immaculately clean, had every amenity provided and felt much more like home than any hotel possbly could. We would definitely recommend staying at this home for anyone interested in visiting the columbia area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation from Fort Jackson

Perfect place for our son's graduation from basic training at Fort Jackson! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fort Jackson

It was a nice stay and close to the base that we attended for graduation. Got to just hang out with our loved one talking ,tv and playing pool. Also , made one of his favorite meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023