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Home SweetHome. Lovely, cozy 3bed home with gas fireplace. Downtown Columbus

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Front entrance from sidewalk along street
Exterior
Front porch with fans and lots of seating, table, gardenias, herbs, flowers
Exterior detail
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Columbus, NC
  • Place, House of Flags Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tryon International Equestrian Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Biltmore Estate
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Home SweetHome. Lovely, cozy 3bed home with gas fireplace. Downtown Columbus

Entire home, located in downtown Columbus and easy 10 minute drive to Tryon International Equestrian Center. Three bedrooms with alcove twin daybed in open floorplan. Fully equipped kitchen, living room, sitting room. dining area for six. Island with seating in kitchen gas fireplace. Southern style front porch. Central heat and air, plus ceiling fans, pool table, cable, wifi, All private, no shared space Easy access to highway 26 and 74 to Asheville. hiking, waterfalls, rivers, ziplining., rafting. Walk to shops, restaurants, supermarket, salons, pharmacy, etc. Indoor chlorine free, Eco Smart pool is open and heated for months of April thru October. Pets are welcome, but with fees and restrictions. Please contact host upon booking. No pets in pool or pool area. Swim at your own risk. Regulations and rules are posted in pool area. Two other rental homes (Vrbo#145089 and Vrbo#735207) on the same 1acre property for equestrian groups or family reunions...Please contact host for pricing.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
No undeclared pets. Price is determined by #of pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
* POOL IS SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK AS POSTED, young children should always be accompanied by an adult and wear inflatable arm bands/vest
*Pool towels are for pool, bath towels in house. Absolutely, NO DOGS IN POOL, or pool area. Pool liner is vinyl and will tear with dogs nails!
*Shower before entering jacuzzi....(no suntan creams in jacuzzi) * Please respect the noise level after 10pm. *Shoes off in house

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
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

Columbus

Located in Columbus, this holiday home is in the city centre. House of Flags Museum and Landrum Depot are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cleghorn Plantation Golf and Country Club and Campbell's Covered Bridge. Green River Adventures and Gib Gosnell Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Columbus, NC

What's nearby

  • House of Flags Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tryon International Equestrian Center - 9 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Asheville Outlets - 37 min drive - 68.2 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 44 min drive - 76.1 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 44 min drive - 74.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sidestreet Pizza & Pasta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Home SweetHome. Lovely, cozy 3bed home with gas fireplace. Downtown Columbus have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Home SweetHome. Lovely, cozy 3bed home with gas fireplace. Downtown Columbus?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home SweetHome. Lovely, cozy 3bed home with gas fireplace. Downtown Columbus on 7 June 2026 start from NZ$353, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Home SweetHome. Lovely, cozy 3bed home with gas fireplace. Downtown Columbus pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Home SweetHome. Lovely, cozy 3bed home with gas fireplace. Downtown Columbus?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home SweetHome. Lovely, cozy 3bed home with gas fireplace. Downtown Columbus?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Home SweetHome. Lovely, cozy 3bed home with gas fireplace. Downtown Columbus?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home SweetHome. Lovely, cozy 3bed home with gas fireplace. Downtown Columbus located?

Located in the heart of Columbus, this holiday home is steps from House of Flags Museum and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from St. Luke's Hospital. Tryon Arts & Crafts School and Foothills Equestrian Nature are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Staycation

We enjoyed all the amenities the house has to offer and the close proximity to town (restaurants and small town events). We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property and host!

Lynne is a wonderful host and this property has so many amenities! We loved the pool, hot tub, spacious deck, wonderful front porch (perfect for morning coffee!). This is our 2nd time here, and we will return again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cousin reunion!

We enjoyed walking to local restaurants, swimming in the pool and sitting on the porches and deck. The kitchen had all the essentials and Lynne was so helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great pool, juccauzi, great location.

Charming little house and towns surrounding. Pool and Jacuzzi were great we had a relaxing time. Lynne was a great host snacks when we arrived and walked us thru the property to ensure we knew how to use everything. Told us about the surrounding area palces to eat and visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay after hip surgery

Great accessibility for crutches, great communication with host. Loved pool right off living area. Great porches and screened in areas. Good location to walk to little Main Street area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

April

We had a nice time and appreciate all of the help :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Amazing Wonderful!

This is THE place to stay for any activity and especially for Equestrian Events. Lynn was great and helped us with local places to eat and check out between events. There is a fantastic dog park within minutes of the home. Its was very calm, quiet, and relaxing. The pool, hot tub, and Grill were very welcoming after a day out!! Looking forward to another trip !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome time

We love the house !! Was so peaceful to relax in the pool and hot tub .The owners were quick to respond to anything we needed! We had an amazing honeymoon ! Thank you for letting us enjoy it in your rental.Extra perk was the snacks they had waiting for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hector R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2023 family vaca

Super fun! Host is very kind and had a super easy check in process. My dog was allowed to go and the kids had a great time swimming everyday. My wife loved the jacuzzi. Plenty of space for all of us
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and convenient

The house has a dated eclectic feel to it; and it grew on us (in a very favorable way) over the course of our one month stay. The hosts were fantastic with excellent communication and wonderful welcoming gestures. Well equipped and supplied. Look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, would rent again

Interesting house, well decorated, nice country feel. Jacuzzi worked well and we had fun playing pool. Owner was very pleasant to deal with. There are a couple of places to eat within walking distance which was nice. Big backyard and no loud neighbors. There is another building kind of close to the jacuzzi area. I found staying there very relaxing. I want to go back already!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation home

This was our second time staying in this rental home. We definitely will be booking again in yhe future. Lynne is an excellent host. The house was very beautiful and clean. Its well stocked with everything you need. Kitchen was stocked with snacks and coffee(gevalia) my favorite. The pool is absolutely wonderful and very large. We spent most of our time there. Hot tub also was very clean and relaxing.. We enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great second stay!

This was our second time at this property. We really like small town atmosphere, the convenience of the park, grocery store and restaurants. Get the garlic knots from Brick! My son likes to watch the firetrucks next door. Lynn is always helpful and keeps the place clean and stocked with some staples. There were snacks upon arrival which really helped with our hungry teens. We enjoyed bringing our little 7lb chihuhua mix. She loved relaxing with us for the week! Thank you! We'll be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of the Best Rentals I've Experienced!

Lynne's property is an amazing oasis! The house is very clean and you can tell she puts a lot of thought into small details that make your stay more enjoyable. She even provided snacks and juice boxes for our kids! Lynne is a wonderful host. The home is very comfortable, the front and back porch are very relaxing and the indoor pool is a blast. Our family of 4 enjoyed an entire week and had such a wonderful time. You can also walk to nearby restaurants and there are many small towns around to enjoy with lots of hiking. This is my favorite rental we've stayed at by far. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing comfort with your own pool

My family and I had a great visit. It was all we wanted. The pool was great and my kids loved having thier own pool to swim in every day. The hot tub outside was a great place to relax in the evening. The house itself is older but very comfortable. Nice open living room for the kids to play in. Plenty of dining options in walking distance. Lynne is a fantastic host. Attentive and respectful. I’d recommended this place to anyone looking for a little get away with a private indoor pool to boot.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

katie h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

We booked this house based on pool and hot tub...and it was great. Two problems: 1. We paid to heat the pool and it didn't work for almost 2 days, and owner didn't offer any money returned. 2. Owner was out of the country and son quit responding once the pool broke. House was clean and location was terrific
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended family vacation

This was our second visit to Lynne’s property. We first discovered it in 2020 during Covid when we wanted a place where we didn’t have to be around other people. Lynne is a wonderful host and we love the little town of Columbus. It is a great town to walk around. There are several restaurant options. The kids did a day of zip lining. And we enjoyed the pool every day. Lynne is available but not intrusive and makes sure you have whatever you need. The house is not luxurious but has a cute cottage feel. We also rented the little one bedroom guest cottage next door so that we had an additional bedroom. It worked out well for a large family gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Steven K.

Liked: Listing accuracy

Our dog drowned!!!!

The pool room is unsafe and lacks several safety regulations. While we were away for the day with our pets (two small dogs) securely safe inside, someone entered the home and left the sliding door to the pool open. when We returned that afternoon, we found our dog dead and floating in the pool. The pool door was wide open. House Bill 1065 outlines the regulations for an indoor pool and this house is clearly out of regulations. There is no self closing and latching door, no alarm on the door, no cover on the pool, no depth markers, no flotation devices. The pool rules are listed but if that door were self closing with an alarm, my dog would still be alive. It would be a great place without the pool as an attractive nuisance.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephani S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honey and Cozy

We chose to have a staycation at this beautiful house. It is a beautiful home set an a lovely small town. We were able to walk and grab lunch. I HIGHLY recommend the deli only about a block away. The house was cozy, and we thoroughly enjoyed opening presents with a warm fire burning in the gas fireplace. The pool was off limits for our stay, but we really did not mind that one bit! We enjoyed playing billiards, and the pool just added to ambiance. SUCH a COOL pool house! We plan on coming back in warmer months to take advantage of the indoor outdoor feel of the room. The hot tub was excellent for the super cold nights, the hubby and I enjoyed relaxing after long days with the kids. Completely relaxing. My muscles miss it! The kitchen was more than adequate, essential spices provided, and the cook ware needed. I LOVED the fresh flowers on the dining room table, an absolutely beautiful arrangement reflecting the holiday. There were also lovely scented hand soaps for use. The beds were super comfy, and the downstairs bedrooms were beautiful! I loved the decor, and the collection of books. I hadn’t seen my husband pick up a book in some time but he found something that him mesmerized about the romans. The owner had EXCELLENT communication, and even had the cutest little Christmas tree up for us. I can tell the owner cares about this property by all the little touches that made this place feel like home for the holidays.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Disrespectful Owner

The house was beautiful, that I will say. This is what she just sent me, Lynne sent a message 9 hours ago "Ive heard your partner was complaining to my guests next door, while saying to my face the house was so wonderful. You need to check your non credentials for renting any house on ----------- and Vrbo. Even of its paid by someoneelses credit card." First off my Wife not my partner, invited her other guest over and that woman, told her about how, the owner would show up at anytime. The owner destroyed, her pets toys and yelled at her for leaving the pets toys outside. My wife told the other guest how Lynne made our granddaughter uncomfortable and how she made my wife stay outside, while she showed me the house. Most of the light switches in the pool room didn't work. The microwave had a dish plate inside, instead of a proper plate. The front door handle did not work correctly. She texted me that she had to water her flowers and check the pool and because of that my granddaughter hid in a room until she left. She also had the nerve to send me this, Lynne sent a message 9 hours ago "Please dont review my home….that will only create problems. Your week staying was my worst nightmare…." How dare she, my wife paid for this trip for my birthday and to tell me not to leave a review or else. Who does this woman think she is? Oh I forgot to mention she has a broken ceiling fan hanging over the pool. That is a severe safety issue. I will formally file a complaint with Vrbo.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Warren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yes there IS a BIG indoor swimming pool!

This older house was very clean and its eclectic furniture has been thoughtfully collected by a world traveller. The pool is surprisingly large perhaps 30’ long and 12’ wide by my eye, I didn’t put a tape measure to it. Our Fall weather was unusually warm so the neither the space heat nor the pool heat were tested by cold weather. With the second full bathroom (with shower-tub combo) located in the pool area you can bet it’s heated in winter. We were in Columbus for a wedding and never ate a meal in the house but the host graciously provided a new bag of fine Gavalia ground coffee, filters and a Mr Coffee drip maker which helped us launch every day. Thank you. The portable dishwasher didn’t get a workout from us. Without directions on how to connect the hoses to the sink faucet we opted to hand wash our coffee cups. I would have appreciated brighter reading lamps for reading on the large, comfortable couch. We did not watch TV but there was a flat screen in every bedroom. The wi-fi was true broadband and my Verizon signal was 4 bars. The front porch and the back deck are very comfortable and furnished with tables chairs and a shade umbrella. The county fire house is next door but over our four day stay we never heard a siren or even a loud horn. Trust me my 6 month old granddaughter would have heard any of those noises day or night and woken up the household. That never happened and She slept quietly all night. The town of 3,800 souls is pleasant and it’s Main Street is a two block walk just past the large city park. I was surprised that the old retail stores and restaurants were occupied and seemed prosperous making it a great small town experience. The surrounding area is rural and beautiful with a world class equestrian center, mountain hiking and pretty lakes. Asheville is a short drive down a modern interstate.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental

My family and I enjoyed our stay. The pool and hot tub was awesome. My grandchildren enjoyed the pool everyday. Cute small town. The house was stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxing stay

Everything you needed was in the house. The only thing I found disappointing is that the pool is advertised as heated but it was cold. The outside area was wonderful and the jacuzzi was used nightly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ferdinand V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Everything was wonderful! Cleanliness and communication were on point. The area is beautiful and quiet, just what we needed to escape the city. 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barbara g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!

This home is beautiful. It is cozy and centrally located, making it easily accessible to the “in and out” daytime excursions we took with our grands! The pool is just over the top, and we thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our long weekend getaway! The house was so well appointed and Lynne made it extra special leaving snacks, fresh fruit, water and even fresh flowers! I 100% highly recommended! We will definitely be back!! Thank you Lynne! You’re amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lynne Koester

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After many international travels and residency for career and family purposes, I found this majestic location at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is a bountiful location for both visiting and lifestyle

Why they chose this property

Safe, walkable, comfortable, easy access to shops, highway. Other local towns.... great antique shopping

Languages:

English, Italian
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