[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Near Downtown & On the Water! Sweet Retreat! Vacation home with kitchen, near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116900000/116897200/116897125/afdd4449.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116900000/116897200/116897125/92f4dce6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116900000/116897200/116897125/a3aa3f5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116900000/116897200/116897125/466a0b5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116900000/116897200/116897125/557afe60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near Downtown & On the Water! Sweet Retreat! provides laundry facilities and more. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms5000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Near Downtown & On the Water! Sweet Retreat! Welcome to the Sweet Retreat in Columbia, SC! Just minutes from Downtown, enjoy easy access to Riverbanks Zoo, USC, and vibrant shopping and dining. This spacious home accommodates 12 guests with a full kitchen, two dining areas, two living rooms, and a foosball table. We've included both professional photos and real-time images from our cleaning team for a true preview of your stay. Book now and let us be your hosts! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 5,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92180000/92179900/92179823/0cf39ca3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### This Old House By The Park Columbia - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=92179823&PinnedHotelID=92179823&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116900000/116897300/116897226/108d534b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### USC & Downtown Gem: Modern Family Home! 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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 964006 ## About the area Located in Columbia, this vacation home is in the city center. Matthew J. Perry, Jr. U.S. Courthouse and Trustus Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Williams Brice Stadium and Richard Samuel Roberts House. Check out an event or a game at Colonial Life Arena, and consider making time for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a top attraction not to be missed. 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Sweet Retreat! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Near Downtown & On the Water! Sweet Retreat!? > As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Near Downtown & On the Water! Sweet Retreat! on Oct 20, 2025 start from CA $143.15, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbia-Hotels-Near-Downtown-On-The-Water-Sweet-Retreat.h116897125.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Near Downtown & On the Water! Sweet Retreat!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Near Downtown & On the Water! Sweet Retreat!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Near Downtown & On the Water! Sweet Retreat! located? > Located in the heart of Columbia, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 and Three Rivers Greenway. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and Earlewood Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question