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The Modern Historic Gem | 3 minutes to Downtown Cola | Steps to WeCo Riverwalk

Vacation home near University of South Carolina in West Columbia

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior
Smart TV
2 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51153 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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West Columbia, SC
  • Place, West Columbia Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, EdVenture Children's Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

West Columbia

City center stay.With a stay at this West Columbia vacation home, you'll be steps from West Columbia Riverwalk and a 5-minute walk from Three Rivers Greenway. Also, South Carolina State Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and University of South Carolina is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • West Columbia Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • EdVenture Children's Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Carolina State Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 3 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bierkeller Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lizard's Thicket - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tsunami Sushi Restaurant - ‬2 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 Modern Historic Gem | 3 minutes to Downtown Cola | Steps to WeCo Riverwalk

This modernly restored historic home built in 1900 was designed to comfortably meet the needs of our guests. Conveniently located across the Congaree River, minutes from downtown. Steps to West Columbia's Riverwalk, local restaurants, breweries, and shops. Take a stroll to downtown's Congaree Vista or a quick 3 min drive. Features 2 spacious bedrooms, memory foam mattresses, 1.5 bath, private deck, private onsite parking, contactless entry, full kitchen, Keurig, and 2 smart TV's with streaming.

Prime location with easy access to everything Downtown Columbia and West Columbia has to offer.

Fully renovated and modernly designed historic mill home with rigid core white oak flooring throughout, and stunningly unique black-and-white tiled bathrooms, scenic bedroom views of Downtown Columbia and West Columbia's New Brookland Historic District.

★ 6 minutes to the University of South Carolina
★ Family and kid friendly
★ Free off-street parking for 3 vehicles
★ 2 bedrooms (all beds include memory foam mattresses)
★ Full kitchen
★ Keyless entry
★ Washer and dryer
★ Covered private outdoor seating
★ Shared fire pit patio with outdoor seating
★ 65" living room and 50" bedroom smart TV's
★ High speed internet/WIFI

Bedrooms and Sleeping Arrangements:

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed (Sleeps 2)
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed (Sleeps 2)
Additional: Rollaway Bed (Sleeps 1)

"Where are we located?"

2 minute walk to Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater
7 minute walk to Savage Craft Ale Works
8 minute walk to Cafe Strudel
3 minutes to The Vista (Downtown Columbia)
6 minutes to University of South Carolina
8 minutes to Five Points
8 minutes to Williams-Brice Stadium
12 minutes to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
18 minutes to Fort Jackson Army Base

Our home is located in West Columbia, SC in an area affectionately called “New Brookland.” West Columbia, or WeCo, is a vibrant neighborhood directly across the river from downtown Columbia. It is minutes from USC campus, Williams-Brice Stadium, and the South Carolina State House. WeCo has miles of beautiful riverside walking trails, delicious restaurants, the Riverbanks Zoo, and two awesome beer gardens!

You will have access to the entire home, private back patios, and onsite parking for up to 3 vehicles. This home has keyless entry for easy access at check-in and throughout the duration of your stay. Fire pit patio is shared with neighboring studio guests.

No parties, gatherings, or events of any kind, unless approved by host. Max number of people in the home or on the property should not exceed 5. Exterior Ring doorbell on the property.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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. Long-term renters welcome.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Modern Historic Gem | 3 minutes to Downtown Cola | Steps to WeCo Riverwalk to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.2 mi (10-min drive) away from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Modern Historic Gem | 3 minutes to Downtown Cola | Steps to WeCo Riverwalk have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Modern Historic Gem | 3 minutes to Downtown Cola | Steps to WeCo Riverwalk offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Modern Historic Gem | 3 minutes to Downtown Cola | Steps to WeCo Riverwalk?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Modern Historic Gem | 3 minutes to Downtown Cola | Steps to WeCo Riverwalk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Modern Historic Gem | 3 minutes to Downtown Cola | Steps to WeCo Riverwalk?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Modern Historic Gem | 3 minutes to Downtown Cola | Steps to WeCo Riverwalk have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Modern Historic Gem | 3 minutes to Downtown Cola | Steps to WeCo Riverwalk have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Modern Historic Gem | 3 minutes to Downtown Cola | Steps to WeCo Riverwalk to downtown West Columbia?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from West Columbia.

The Modern Historic Gem | 3 minutes to Downtown Cola | Steps to WeCo Riverwalk Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan G., Buford, GA

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is beautiful; the owners did a great job renovating and decorating. We had a good stay, although anyone renting this property should be aware that the wall between the two properties is thin, we could hear our neighbors well. Also, there are dogs that bark, not that that is the owner's fault. This is a great property if you rent both sides of the property for a larger group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Biz trip

Great location and super cute. Looks just like the pics and had a sweet little welcome note with goodies when I arrived. Would stay again for sure. The only negative is the walls are super duper thin and if someone is staying in the unit next door, you can hear everything. It’s still a nice place, and there are even a few restaurants and antique shops close by. Lee was a great host and very communicative and helpful. Right across the river from downtown and very convenient. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot in West COLA!

Everything you need for a visit. Would definitely recommend this property and may use it again for future trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022