Title: Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=122059874&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub Vacation home in Columbia with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122060000/122059900/122059874/fcf451f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122060000/122059900/122059874/ae26d68c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122060000/122059900/122059874/13321016.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122060000/122059900/122059874/d658c021.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122060000/122059900/122059874/c11ca920.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub Welcome to Forest Lake Retreat! Enjoy private backyard oasis with relaxing hot tub, fire pit, and a spacious screened-in porch for the perfect getaway. Home features a wine fridge, in law-suite with kitchenette, and an updated primary bathroom featuring a luxurious multi-head shower and a cozy towel warmer for ultimate comfort & relaxation. ★ 2 King Beds + 1 Queen Bed + 3 Twin Beds + Pull Out ★ SmartTV in Living Room ★ Hot Tub ★ Fire pit ★ 2 Miles to Downtown / USC ★ 1 Mile to Ft. Jackson Forest Lake retreat is a stylish and comfortable getaway in the heart of Columbia. This spacious home sleeps 10 and features a private backyard oasis with a hot tub, screened porch with fireplace, and a spa-inspired primary suite. Perfectly located near Ft. Jackson, USC, and downtown Columbia, it’s the ideal spot to relax or explore the city. Where you’ll sleep: ☆ 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms + Sofa (Sleeps 10) ☆ Bedroom 1 (Primary) – King Bed (ensuite + upstairs) ☆ Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed (ensuite + upstairs) ☆ Bedroom 3- King Bed + Twin Bed (lower level main room) ☆ Bedroom 4- 2 Twin Beds (lower level) What you’ll enjoy about this home: ☆ Private backyard Sanctuary ☆ Screen Porch ☆ Family Friendly ☆ Fast Wi-Fi ☆ Hot Tub ☆ Towel Warmer in primary ☆ Bidets in all bathrooms ☆ Drip coffee maker ☆ High quality bedding ☆ Driveway Parking for 6 “The house looks amazing! But how far away is it from where I want to go?” -So glad you asked! Driving times: (arrange from closest to furthest) ☆ Fort Jackson – 5 minutes ☆ Downtown / USC – 17 minutes ☆ Williams Brice Stadium – 17 minutes ☆ Riverbanks Zoo – 22 minutes ☆ CAE – 26minutes ☆ Lake Murray – 32 minutes ☆ Congaree National Park – 28 minutes 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 we have exterior cameras at driveway gate, car port, front door, back corner above patio, east side of the house and back corner near driveway. Most are non-operational. Only ring cameras in carport, and front door are operational. 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 a 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 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 a 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. No pets allowed. 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 house is left in a state that requires additional cleaning, we will charge a fee that covers the additional expense. 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76240000/76238000/76237940/aac20adb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quaint 1 BR Apt | Mins from ZOO, USC & FT Jackson Eau Claire - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 5.0 2 reviews CA $101 CA $291 total includes taxes & fees Jan 26 - Jan 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=76237940&PinnedHotelID=76237940&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73570000/73568500/73568481/19889e0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 Bed Cozy Historic Downtown Columbia (Elmwood Park) Downtown Columbia - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=73568481&PinnedHotelID=73568481&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91980000/91977500/91977500/e3e496fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 1 bed APT near Five Points! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 445914 ## About the area Columbia is home to this vacation home. Sesquicentennial State Park and Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area 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 Hilton Field. [Visit our Columbia travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbia.dx764) [View more Vacation homes in Columbia](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbia-Private-Vacation-Homes.d764-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.03480%2C-80.94997&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ODqsTUVtJw4GBjlyFEYP09-VwHM=) Columbia, SC ### What's nearby - Palmetto Falls Water Park 4 min drive \- 3.4 km - Sesquicentennial State Park 5 min drive \- 7.5 km - Columbia Place Mall 5 min drive \- 3.8 km - Polo Road Ball Park 6 min drive \- 8.8 km - Hilton Field 7 min drive \- 5.3 km ### Getting around - Columbia Station 21 min drive - Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Circle K 3 min drive - Chick-fil-A 4 min drive - McDonald's 3 min drive - KFC - Golden Corral 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub? ### What time is check-out at Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub? ### Where is Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub located? ## Have a question? 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