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Elmwood's Modern Blue Bungalow

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Columbia Museum of Art
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Columbia, SC
  • Place, Township Auditorium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

About this property

Elmwood's Modern Blue Bungalow

Relax in this beautifully renovated 1932 home in one of Columbia’s most desirable historic neighborhoods, Elmwood Park. Just blocks away from downtown, this gorgeous 2-bed, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and convenience!

Sitting in the Cottontown/NOMA district, you’ll be close to Bull Street, Main Street, the SC Statehouse, the Vista, and USC.

This 1,242 sq. ft. house was built in 1932 and thoughtfully renovated in 2019 to preserve its original charm while adding modern comforts. It boasts two bedrooms (each with a queen bed) and two full bathrooms, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a Keurig coffee bar, a living room, a laundry room, a fenced in backyard, and an air mattress.

Guests are welcome to park in the driveway (please stay to the left side as it is shared with the neighbor), or on the street in front of the house.

Guests will receive door code from hosts prior to their stay.

Guests are welcome to use the back patio and backyard space as they like.

A single exterior camera is on the front porch facing the street.

STRO-003600-07-2023

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3577084vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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

About the area

Columbia

Downtown Columbia, a neighbourhood in Columbia, is home to this holiday home. 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 Segra Park.
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Columbia, SC

What's nearby

  • Segra Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • South Carolina State House - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Township Auditorium - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • University of South Carolina - 6 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 6 min drive
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sushi & Hibachi To Go - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elmwood's Modern Blue Bungalow pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Elmwood's Modern Blue Bungalow?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elmwood's Modern Blue Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elmwood's Modern Blue Bungalow?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elmwood's Modern Blue Bungalow located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Modjeska Monteith Simpkins House and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from University of South Carolina. Mann-Simons Cottage and Governor's Mansion are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay. I would choose this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent for our stay. Great host as well. We arrived a little bit earlier than we thought and host allowed us to check in early. Great location close to plenty and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was very nice and let us check in early. Responded to our messages very fast. We are very pleased with our stay and it was a perfect location in town. Perfect backyard as well for our pups. We will for sure be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I can’t express howMuch we loved staying here, even our dog loved it.. treats and toys were a great bonus.. spacious fenced in backyard for dogsAnd families. Lots of space for outside activities. Beds were comfortable and clean.. such a charming neighborhood. Loved walking the area. Wish we had more time to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house on a quaint street. Close to everything. Enjoyed our state tremendously.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Odessa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was gorgeous and had everything we needed! The street is quiet and calm. Close to downtown area and convention center. The host was super responsive when I had a concern late one evening. Would most definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was a fantastic spot for me and my wife with our two dogs. The location was great to meet my family in West Columbia. The neighborhood was safe to walk the dogs and the inside of the home was clean and welcoming. We will absolutely be staying here again. The added dog treats were a big plus!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the cleanest and cutest rentals I've ever stayed in! It's in a convenient location that's close to a lot of things in Columbia. We enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dawn b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for our weekend getaway. Everything was exactly as stated on ad. Very clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine W.

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

Great stay!

Beautiful property in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Clean, comfortable and much larger than anticipated. Very pet friendly. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

540 Second Street LLC C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. We will definitely return. Very homely and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is beautifully put together and well stocked with everything we needed. Would recommend this home and host for anyone needing a cozy and relaxed place to stay in Columbia.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I rented this house for mom's weekend at my daughter's sorority. My sister-in-law and adult niece also stayed, as well as my daughter who goes to USC. We LOVED this home! We wish we had brought our dogs as it was very dog friendly. There was a leash hanging on the hooks, dog bowls, and the house had everything we needed. My only recommendations would be a full length mirror somewhere in the house, and towel hangers in the primary bath. I loved the ladder in the hall bath. It was perfect for hanging towels! I highly recommend this home and if my daughter weren't moving across town next year, I would personally rent it again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard U.

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

Great stay in Columbia, SC

Cute place. Great communication and easy property access.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location in Columbia!

We had a wonderful stay while visiting our daughter at USC. Great location in a nice, quiet neighborhood. Will stay here again when visiting Columbia!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

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

Weekend stay

The Blue Bungalow was clean, convenient, and just as we expected from the listing. Phillip has included some pet friendly items & treats to make sure your pups feel at home as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

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

Thank you for having bus. We loved the place!

Awesome time in South Carolina
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hailey S.

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

Weekend Getaway

Good location! We stayed for a concert and it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

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

Columbia visit

Great property and great communication with the property manager. Wonderful visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Saxon R.

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

Lovely house and convenient location

Property was exactly as pictured. Super convenient and roomy. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim f.

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

Seeing Hootie and the blowfish!

So wonderful and clean and everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Francesca M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Loved that we were in walking distance of 3 coffee houses. This came in handy as the rental had coffee but no creamers or sugars onsite, which we found odd since it had dog food and dog treats readily available. Also strange that they had dog shampoo, but no soap or shampoo for humans. Parking would have been problematic with more than 1 car which restricted us a bit and while the owners make a big deal about the street’s quiet hours, the neighbors’ dogs barked loudly late into the night and in the early morning!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merry Q.

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

Convenient location, attractive place

Clean, well equipped kitchen, excellent bathrooms, ample hot water, comfortable bed. Parking is a bit tight and the lockpad was intermittently iffy but overall an excellent place to stay. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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