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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10
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Columbia, SC
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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
4 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
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About this property
Dogwood Cottage | Sleeps 10
Welcome to Dogwood Cottage!
This beautifully restored 1940s home sits in one of Columbia’s most charming and historic tree-lined neighborhoods. With 2,400 sq ft of bright, open living space and high ceilings throughout, it’s perfect for family or friend gatherings. Nearby are shops, restaurants & downtown. Mays Park with pickleball, splash pad, and playground is just a short walk away!
★ 3 King & 4 Twin Beds ★ 3 Full Baths ★ TV, Fire Pit, String Lights ★ Bumper Pool, Game Table & Bar
This newly renovated home by local designer Mary Lauren sits on Trenholm Rd., a main thoroughfare between downtown Columbia and Forest Acres shopping and restaurants. It can be busy during rush hours and quiets down at night.
As you enter, the main living room and kitchen greet you with bright natural light and beautiful original windows from 1940. Cook dinner in a gorgeous kitchen with Taj Mahal Quartzite countertops and everything you need to bake or cook up something special.
Spend evenings in the sunroom playing board games, bumper pool or poker while making a drink at the mid-century style bamboo bar. Take dinner outside to the back patio or enjoy a conversation by the gas fire-pit and Adirondack chairs. After a long day, retreat to the wonderfully decorated bedrooms for your beauty sleep!
With 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 luxurious baths, all renovated, Dogwood Cottage comfortably sleeps 10.
The space: ☆ 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms (Sleeps 10) ☆ Bedroom 1 – King Bed with ensuite bathroom ☆ Bedroom 2 – King Bed with ensuite bathroom ☆ Bedroom 3 – King Bed ☆ Bedroom 4 – 4 Twin Beds (2 Twins & 2 Trundles) ☆ Full hall bathroom ☆ Gas fire pit & outdoor dining area ☆ Family Friendly with Pack n Play & High Chair (for rent / upon request) ☆ Fast Wifi ☆ Locally roasted coffee (drip coffee maker) ☆ High quality bedding ☆ Driveway Parking
“The house looks amazing! But how far away is it from where I want to go?” -So glad you asked!
Driving times: ☆ Downtown / USC – 9 minutes ☆ Fort Jackson – 9 minutes ☆ Williams Brice Stadium – 12 minutes ☆ Riverbanks Zoo – 16 minutes ☆ CAE – 22 minutes ☆ Lake Murray Dam – 30 minutes ☆ Congaree National Park – 29 minutes
If you are traveling from out of town to stay at the cottage, please check the location of Columbia carefully. There is much to do and see, it can also be an amazing hub and central location if you are looking to do day trips to Asheville, Greenville, Charleston or Charlotte.
Our favorite things to do in Columbia:
- Soda City Market on Saturday Morning - Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens - Take a boat ride or paddle board on Lake Murray - Walk downtown Main Street for dinner - Go to a Fireflies Minor League baseball game - Congaree National Park - Columbia Museum of Art - See a show at The Koger Center
This is a family friendly neighborhood and home, please do not book if you’re looking to host a large event or party.
You will receive a “boarding pass” upon confirmation with guidebooks, property specific details, check in / parking instructions and more! You can share this link with anyone in your party for access to the details!
Please note that if your stay is longer than 3 weeks, you will be required to pay an additional cleaning fee. This will be sent through a money request.
We have a camera located on the garage door which monitors everyone entering and exiting the house, as well as the front yard.
The garage & fireplace are not for guest use.
STR Permit #STRN-001234-09-2024 The maximum occupancy that is shown in the listing includes any and all visitors that will be at the home. Over-occupancy or unauthorized events will result in IMMEDIATE eviction without refund. Any guest who refuses to vacate when instructed will be treated as a trespasser.
No parties, events, or gatherings over the listed occupancy are allowed under any circumstances. Bookings made under false pretenses will be denied access with no refund.
You must be 25 years of age or older in order to book one of our homes.
While we ask a series of screening questions to all guests, local guests are subject to additional screening steps, including a phone call. We reserve the right to cancel any guest reservations at our discretion.
Quiet hours are from 10PM until 8AM every day of the week. We have zero tolerance for noise complaints and multiple violations will result in immediate eviction without refund.
No smoking or vaping inside of the home under any circumstances. You will incur an additional fee of $500 if you smoke within the home + the cost of any damages. If you smoke outdoors you must dispose of any debris safely, do not discard anything in the yard or patio.
No illegal substances or activities on the premises.
Pets must be approved in advance. We charge a pet fee for up to 2 pets at all of our pet friendly locations. If there is evidence of any undisclosed pets in the home (pet friendly or non-pet friendly), you will be charged for cleaning + any additional damages.
If the property is left in an unusually dirty condition that requires deep cleaning beyond our standard turnover, an additional fee will be charged to cover the extra housekeeping costs.
Early check in and late check out for up to 2 hours is available per calendar availability, at an additional cost. This must be requested through your boarding pass, and we will approve / decline after reviewing our cleaning schedule.
Do not tamper with smoke detectors, security devices, or Wi-Fi equipment.
If personal items are left behind a fee of $25 + shipping costs will be charged back to you.
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The maximum occupancy that is shown in the listing includes any and all visitors that will be at the home.
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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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Columbia
Columbia is home to this holiday home. Ponder Fine Arts Gallery and Township Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and EdVenture Children's Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium or Segra Park.
University of South Carolina - 16 min drive - 6.1 km
Colonial Life Arena - 17 min drive - 7.8 km
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 18 min drive - 11.3 km
Williams Brice Stadium - 18 min drive - 12.6 km
Getting around
Columbia Station - 14 min drive
Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
The Beer Den/Boxcar Coffee - 3 min drive
Circle K - 2 min drive
Whataburger - 3 min drive
The Original Pancake House - 3 min drive
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Dogwood Cottage | Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Dogwood Cottage | Sleeps 10?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dogwood Cottage | Sleeps 10 on 11 May 2026 start from AU$858, 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 Dogwood Cottage | Sleeps 10?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dogwood Cottage | Sleeps 10?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dogwood Cottage | Sleeps 10?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dogwood Cottage | Sleeps 10 located?
Situated in Columbia, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Fort Jackson. William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.
Reviews
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The Dogwood cottage was the perfect space for our time in Columbia! The home was very clean, tastefully decorated while also keeping comfort in mind. It was well equipped with all you could need and we certainly will be back when visiting the area!
We were in Columbia for my son's bootcamp graduation. Home was centrally located within 10-12 minutes of Ft.Jackson and shopping/grocery stores with in 4 minutes. Beautiful home - very well appointed. Highly recommend.
Ginger H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2025
Thank you for your review, Ginger! We’re thrilled our home was convenient and comfortable for your stay. Congratulations to your son on his graduation! Safe travels!
Came on Thursday evening stayed till Sunday for a place to get ready for y daughters wedding since we were coming from out of town. Best decision ever this place is perfect. Would be great for an all girls weekend or a family gathering! Very spacious, comfortable and easy to care for during your stay
Wendy is amazing- just like the house that was beautifully restored down to the smallest detail. Finally a host that gets how to treat traveling families: great communication and effortless check-out procedures. We felt like we were staying at our extended family’s house without them there and all the drama. Would stay here again anytime!!
We booked this home for my son-in-laws graduation from boot camp since it was so close to Ft. Jackson. We had 4 adults, a toddler and an infant. There was more than enough room!The space is beautifully decorated, comfortable and homey. All of the bedrooms are large and with three bathrooms there was plenty of room for everyone to get ready without stepping over each other. The house is in a very nice neighborhood of large family homes and felt very safe. Minutes away from the grocery store in a shopping center with upscale stores and a very short drive to the base which was perfect for us and why we were there!If we ever have the opportunity to return, I will definitely stay at this home again. My family said it’s one of the nicest vacation homes they have ever stayed in. I highly recommend this spot!
We were pleasantly surprised by the amount of space in this cottage. The beds were comfortable and the cottage itself was beautiful! There is a tv in the living area that has a screen saver that stays on with chirping birds 24/7 which was cute when we got there but became a little annoying toward the end of our stay. I have not recently used VRBO for stays and the check-in process was not clear. It took us a while to figure out. Once we did, everything was good. We would have liked to use the back patio, but it had not been swept or cleaned before we got there, so we decided to just stay inside. The guest bathroom does not have a curtain on the window and the window faces the street. So guests did not want to use that bathroom.Over all these a small things that can easily be remedied and I would would stay here again and recommend this property to friends and family. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Denise L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
About the host
Hosted by Wendy Bergmann
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Premier Host
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