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The Historic Selwood Cottage

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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The Historic Selwood Cottage
The Historic Selwood Cottage at night
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Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 569.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Columbia, SC
  • Place, Dreher Shoals Dam
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Jackson
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Historic Selwood Cottage

Private, historic cottage with boat parking and screened in porch. Sleeps 5 in 2 bedrooms with full, furnished kitchen. Property owners on shared property available to help with any needs. Enjoy over an acre of private land in the heart of the city. Cottage within walking distance to beautiful Lake Murray as well as Harbison shopping area 5 miles away and downtown Columbia 15 miles away.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Does have stairs and an open 2nd story loft.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
*Strip all used beds and put dirty linens in hamper *Place all used towels in hamper *Wash all used dishes and place in drying rack *Gather all trash and place in shed outside of back door *Lock door
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property # 1896333vb

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Columbia

Located in Columbia, this cottage is on a river. Governor's Mansion and The Big Apple are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Murray and Dreher Shoals Dam. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and Saluda Shoals Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Columbia, SC

What's nearby

  • Dreher Shoals Dam - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 14 min drive - 18.7 km
  • University of South Carolina - 19 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 19 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Fort Jackson - 28 min drive - 43.9 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 19 min drive
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kwik Way - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Schooners Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic Selwood Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Historic Selwood Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Historic Selwood Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic Selwood Cottage?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Historic Selwood Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lake Murray and within 3 miles (5 km) of Dreher Shoals Dam and Saluda Shoals Park. Lake Murray Public Park is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 181 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is amazing!! The owners did a fantastic job restoring it, and we really enjoyed our week there. Our favorite part was the screened in porch and the openess of the living and kitchen. They have everything you need for it being a historical site. We would definitely recommend staying here, and would stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy and the cottage was well appointed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was beautiful! Loved the screened in porch and neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meg MacCary

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

Wonderful stop on our trip

The cottage is not remote, but feels very private. The layout of the cottage was perfect for us: a family of 4 with grown kids. we had a lovely dinner on the porch. Check in and out was smooth as silk!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and in a nice and safe neighborhood!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an excellent stay. Very spacious and great sleeping areas for a small cottage! We loved the screened in porch for dinner! Kitchen had everything we needed. We all commented how comfy the bedding was and loved having all the extra towels
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie W.

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

Highly recommend

Our experience at the historic Selwood cottage was wonderful. It is such a charming and cozy place to stay. The owner
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Beautiful cottage

The stay was so beautiful I couldn’t recommend it more. Excellent area to stay in and super easy check in process.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Cottage

Wonderful stay at this private cottage.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Canie B.

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

Great hospitality

My family and I really enjoyed staying there this Wednesday and Thursday for my daughters basic training graduation, it really made my time spent a success and I’ll recommend anyone to stay there as their home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Better than the pictures

Perfect location to come watch our daughter graduate from boot camp at Fort Jackson. Thirty minutes away from all the crowded restaurants! Close by beach and amazing parks. The house was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney R.

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

Quaint

This is a place we would come to stay again!It was clean and cozy and we felt comfortable right away. Thank you for being excellent hosts!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great place

We did an overnight stay here for a concert. The location was perfect and the cottage was very nice! Contact was great with the host and the area was beautiful. Highly recommend if looking for a place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

meg m.

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

Perfect!

Always a great stay! Everything you need and comfy!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Titus L.

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

Columbia stay

Great place, peaceful, clean, professional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl F.

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

Trip to the Masters

We only stayed one night. We loved the cottage and had a very comfortable stay. The host was wonderful and gave us numerous suggestions for dinner. We will stay again if we are the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisha K.

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

Wonderful place to stop over

Stopped over on drive from Florida to Ohio. Cabin was cozy and extra clean, and we really appreciated the ability to stay there with our dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

GINA C.

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

Cozy Getaway

Beautiful area. Very, very clean! Plenty of clean white towels! Would definitely recommend it and would return!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We visited the cottage with our 7 year old son and dog and loved it! The screened in porch was so nice and we spent a lot of time out there. The kitchen was well stocked and the house was very clean. Definitely bring bug spray if you plan to be outdoors much. The host was also very responsive to texting throughout our trip which i appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen D.

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

Nice place to stay when visiting Columbia

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne l.

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

Great place

You’re such a beautiful place. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther H.

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

Holiday tradition

We love this quaint cottage that allows us to be near family for the holidays. Has everything we need and feels like home
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Unity P.

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

100% recommmend

Hosts prepared for all scenarios, one of the best experiences I've had!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colby T.

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

Great weekend stay

Great place to stay. Came in from Louisiana with some friends for USC \ LSU football game. Easy to get to, quiet neighborhood and very clean. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle N.

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

Amazing week in SC

We had a wonderful time staying in this super cute little cottage. So peaceful and perfect for us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kristen Oswald

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My husband, Philip, and I have been married 21 years and we have 3 kids. We moved here from California for my husband's job as a musician. We have previously lived in Birmingham, AL and absolutely LOVE the south! When we saw this property on Zillow as we were looking for a home we fell in love and never looked back!

Why they chose this property

You are staying in a structure that was initially built circa 1820 and restored in 1990. The cottage was previously attached to the main house which was originally a mule barn and converted into a single family home in 1990 as well by Jerry and Carole Rothstein. If you are interested in touring the main house feel free to contact us and we would be more than happy to it share with you!

What makes this property unique

The cottage was a structure that was initially built circa 1820 and restored in 1990. The cottage was previously attached to the main house which was originally a mule barn and converted into a single family home in 1990 as well by Jerry and Carole Rothstein. If you are interested in touring the main house feel free to contact us and we would be more than happy to it share with you!

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