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Johnstone-Rutherford Cottage
Holiday home in Newberry with kitchen
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 283.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Newberry, SC
- Place, Newberry College3 min walk
- Place, Wells Japanese Garden4 min walk
- Place, Newberry Opera House10 min walk
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Johnstone-Rutherford Cottage
Located precisely between Newberry College and the Newberry Opera house, the Johnstone-Rutherford Cottage places you within a 10 minute walk or less of either the main college campus or the opera house.
The cottage is part of the Johnstone-Rutherford House complex built by the renowned builder Cam Davis, known for his historic homes here in Newberry and his work at the Biltmore Mansion in Asheville, NC. The cottage has been updated providing historic charm (it roughly 100 years old) with a touch of modern conveniences.
Enjoy a large bedroom with a king size bed and a spacious living room for relaxing between activities in historic Newberry and Newberry College. The cottage also provides a full kitchen and washer/dryer for your convenience.
Tv and internet are provided in both main rooms. The kitchen has a full array of cooking elements for your use.
Both rooms in the cottage have individual air conditioning (not window units, but wall units close to the ceiling, European ductless style). Additionally, each room has a natural gas wall unit should you need heat. Set these to suit your comfort level. The bathroom provides a pace heater as well.
There is an electric blanket (winter only) for the king size bed should you choose to use it.
Hiding under the carpet were old wood floors as you would expect. We love them. And under the ceiling tile, old wood ceilings.
Please be aware that the ‘crib’ is actually a pack-n-play and is typically available and in the bedroom closet. However, if you need it please make us aware so that we can make sure the unit is in the cottage.
Guest access
Guest have the entire cottage to themselves. The cottage is surrounded by a white picket fence and sits directly across the Newberry College Teaching/Education facility.
Other things to note
Don and Laura live in the Johnstone-Rutherford home adjacent to the cottage. This home is being restored to its original beauty. It will soon be a painted lady! Perhaps the first full painted lady in Newberry.
The cottage is part of the Johnstone-Rutherford House complex built by the renowned builder Cam Davis, known for his historic homes here in Newberry and his work at the Biltmore Mansion in Asheville, NC. The cottage has been updated providing historic charm (it roughly 100 years old) with a touch of modern conveniences.
Enjoy a large bedroom with a king size bed and a spacious living room for relaxing between activities in historic Newberry and Newberry College. The cottage also provides a full kitchen and washer/dryer for your convenience.
Tv and internet are provided in both main rooms. The kitchen has a full array of cooking elements for your use.
Both rooms in the cottage have individual air conditioning (not window units, but wall units close to the ceiling, European ductless style). Additionally, each room has a natural gas wall unit should you need heat. Set these to suit your comfort level. The bathroom provides a pace heater as well.
There is an electric blanket (winter only) for the king size bed should you choose to use it.
Hiding under the carpet were old wood floors as you would expect. We love them. And under the ceiling tile, old wood ceilings.
Please be aware that the ‘crib’ is actually a pack-n-play and is typically available and in the bedroom closet. However, if you need it please make us aware so that we can make sure the unit is in the cottage.
Guest access
Guest have the entire cottage to themselves. The cottage is surrounded by a white picket fence and sits directly across the Newberry College Teaching/Education facility.
Other things to note
Don and Laura live in the Johnstone-Rutherford home adjacent to the cottage. This home is being restored to its original beauty. It will soon be a painted lady! Perhaps the first full painted lady in Newberry.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Barbecue
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Lock the doors
Thanks for staying with us. If possible please place used towels and beddings in front of the washing machine.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Newberry
Newberry is home to this holiday home. Newberry Historic District and Harrington Street Historic District are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Murray and Margaret Hunter Park.

Newberry, SC
What's nearby
- Newberry College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Wells Japanese Garden - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Newberry Opera House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Carter & Holmes Orchids - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
- Enoree River Vineyards and Winery - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
- Cook Out - 4 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 3 min drive
- Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
5 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Pat M.
6 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Pat M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Teri B.
8 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
Teri B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Glenn G.
10 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glenn G.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carole W.
19 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carole W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathy W.
14 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathy W.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Robert W.
15 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert W.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Quen G.
11 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quen G.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Josh and Kim G.
24 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway in a charming town
Josh and Kim G.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
jaine n.
1 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage
jaine n.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lloyd G.
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Quiet and comfortable.
Lloyd G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
William N.
7 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
William N.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Newberry Visit
Michael S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
David M.
28 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cute, clean, comfortable
David M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
LaNae B.
2 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and quaint
LaNae B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carole W.
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
Carole W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Johnny Y.
28 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay
Johnny Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Donald Minter
Languages:
English
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