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Close to Columbia Place Mall
2 bedroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Fenced yard
Free Wi-Fi
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Columbia, SC
Columbia Place Mall
Place, Columbia Place Mall
13 min walk
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Place, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
14 min drive
University of South Carolina
Place, University of South Carolina
15 min drive
Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
23 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
LAKE FRONT GUESTHOUSE
Enjoy your stay in Columbia in this cozy guest house overlooking Cary Lake! It is centrally located in Arcadia Lakes, 10 minutes from downtown, USC, and Fort Jackson. You’ll be close to everything in the capital, but far enough to enjoy a relaxing trip. Awake refreshed and ready for a day exploring the city via this clean, sunshine filled home with an impressive view. Cook in your own kitchen, clean up in the remodeled bathroom, and sink into the soft bed after seeing the city.
*****Please be aware that the fire place is not up to code for use at this present time****** . ***PLEASE KNOW THAT THE HOA FOR THE LAKE DRAINS THE LAKE A FEW TIMES DURING THE FALL/WINTER TO CONTROL VEGETATION AND POLLUTION. THE LAKE RESEMBLES A MARSH DURING THOSE TIMES.***
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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 first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Columbia
Located in Columbia, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Williams Brice Stadium is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colonial Life Arena or Richland County Tennis Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing, wildlife walks and fishing.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 14 min drive - 20.4 km
University of South Carolina - 15 min drive - 18.3 km
Colonial Life Arena - 16 min drive - 18.6 km
South Carolina State Fairgrounds - 20 min drive - 20.7 km
Getting around
Columbia Station - 19 min drive
Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
KFC - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 19 min walk
Good Taste Chinese Food & Wings - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is LAKE FRONT GUESTHOUSE pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at LAKE FRONT GUESTHOUSE?
As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LAKE FRONT GUESTHOUSE on 21 June 2026 start from NZ$310, 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.
How much is parking at LAKE FRONT GUESTHOUSE?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at LAKE FRONT GUESTHOUSE?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at LAKE FRONT GUESTHOUSE?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is LAKE FRONT GUESTHOUSE located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Columbia Place Mall, Richland Library Northeast and Richland County Tennis Center. Sesquicentennial State Park is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
I want everyone to know, this place was the very best I've ever stayed in. If you want privacy, seclusion and still be close to everything... This is the place. The home is clean, private and spacious. Perfect! I enjoyed sitting on the screened in back porch and watching the ripples floating towards shore. At night the moon rises over the lake and is breathtaking to view. While watching the ducks and turtles and the fish jumping. Most peaceful and private place ever. Hosts were super amazing. I feel in love with this place as soon as I walked in. I am gonna have to stay there again. Preferably longer next time. When I got there I was stressed but it melted away soon after arriving. If you're disabled this place has 2 bedrooms and both beds are adjustable. Very helpful with disabled. Home is not cluttered. And I have never seen a bigger shower. It must've been 12 feet long and about 5 feet wide. It has 3 shower heads in the shower. There's even a seat in the shower if needed. Anyone who is looking for something private and wants to unwind from all the stress of life, this is the place you want to enjoy. Well worth the trip to stay here. And Texas Roadhouse is only a couple miles away. You won't regret this place and you don't wanna miss out on it either.
We had an amazing stay on the lake. The house is cute, relaxing, and quiet. Check-in and out were simple.Suggestions for improvement: better marked house number on the street as the directions provided in the check-in email were not helpful at night; fix the front porch light; lighting on guest driveway.
It was the perfect little get away. We were in town for my daughter’s army graduation. After the stress and chaos of the day, we were able to relax and watch geese on the lake and fireflies in the back yard. The best park was the shower. I’ll miss that shower!
The stay was nice. Two nice bedrooms with comfortable Californian king beds. The Shower was huge, love the rainfall style shower. Very clean, my stay was at the beginning of spring so the pollen was very high and covered my car. A little landscaping around the house would make the place perfect, but I would definitely recommend and return.
Brock H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shelly
11 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and spacious. Very nice beds, The screened in porch overlooking the lake was a perfect for relaxing.
Perfect place to stay for Fort Jackson Family Day/Graduation
My kids and I stayed here for about 5 days for my daughter’s family day and graduation from BCT. The location is great - so close to Gate 2. Easy to drive around and find all amenities we needed. The house was great for us - beds super comfy, great shower and lovely view of the lake. Thank you for having us!
The little cabin was just what we needed. The place is absolutely amazing. So peaceful and on a beautiful lake. Host was amazing and very quick to respond. Worth the money and the trip down
Really enjoyed the home. I thought i was going to be able to fish the pond. But the deck was missing boards and not safe to walk on. The lake was the main reason i rented this location. Was very disappointed.
daniel w.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
We apologize for that inconvenience. We’ve been in the process of repairing damaged boards and were unable to complete it before you arrived. We hope to have it functional for future guests very soon. Thank you again for staying.
We wanted a restful place close to Fort Jackson for my son's graduation and this was perfect. It was at most 15 minutes away and a perfect place to come back to with our other adult son to relax after busy days. Our hosts gave us our space but were easily accessible.
This was a great home base for three days in Columbia. We loved the national park, the zoo, and the state history museum. The house was just what we needed. The hosts were great and communication was excellent.
Michelle S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by Danielle Joseph
We are a pair of young educators with three children and two dogs. We love to travel and see new places and host events for our friends/family in our home. We are excited to explore the short term rental world and look forward to having you stay with us!
Why they chose this property
Enjoy staying in our private guest house. Myself, my husband, our three children, and our 2 dogs live on the property, but are committed to providing our guests their privacy. Our dog remains in the main house and only comes out while leashed. He does not go in or near the guesthouse. Relax and find comfort in the park like setting that is our backyard.
What makes this property unique
Enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening on our covered deck. Take in the beautiful water view during your stay. Also, enjoy games with the family and a comfy bed at night that you can adjust to your liking!
There is a lake located at the back of the property, but no one is permitted access at this time. There is a dock and it is the process of being repaired and not useable at this time.