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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Columbia, SC
  • Place, Columbia Place Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Richland County Tennis Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • 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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2572233vb
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. Ponder Fine Arts Gallery and Township Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and Palmetto Falls Water Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Richland County Tennis Center or Charlie W. Johnson Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing, wildlife walks and fishing.
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Columbia, SC

What's nearby

  • Columbia Place Mall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Richland County Tennis Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 14 min drive - 20.4 km
  • University of South Carolina - 15 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 20 min drive - 27.6 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 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy place would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet little gem in the midst of the city.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Trista R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive to messages, the home was comfortable and the shower was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Peaceful and Secluded

This was the perfect property for our short stay. Comfortable and relaxing, we enjoyed the views, the large shower and the quiet seclusion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon Ann G.

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

Beach Trip

Great condo. Very well appointed and the location is great. Small complex which we like. Close to the beach. Our second stay in the unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

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

Perfect Little Getaway

We had a short stay here to attend a concert at township auditorium and this was the perfect place with a great atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Wonderful home

Great home with amazing views
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

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

Relaxing weekend

Enjoyed our stay at the guest house. Views of the lake are picture perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brock H.

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

Wonderful stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin R.

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

Perfect house in a great location

Very nice guest house, on a lake behind the main house. Very comfortable beds and a great shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

daniel w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
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.
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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

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

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

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

Peaceful and beautiful

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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Cozy and serene

We had a great stay. Loved the screened in porch. Quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista J.

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

Fort Jackson graduation stay

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing Lakehouse

Loved the shower! Nice view of the lake. Stayed for USC graduation, perfect location being 18 minutes from campus!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Peaceful and private

We had a much needed quiet and peaceful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle S.

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

Great national park visit

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donovan G.

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

Cozy

It was nice cozy. Loved the shower and patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

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

Visit to a grandson.

This is a very comfortable house with a great view. A rustic cottage in the middle of the city. It was very close to my son's house. Amenities were available but a few miles away. I'd stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Nice & Quiet

The property was as stated and everything was in working order. The beds were extremely comfortable (I am picky). The owners were very accommodating and communicated well. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Danielle Joseph

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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.

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