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# Sherlock + Watson @ The Vestry on Read

Apartment in Columbia with kitchen and patio

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Minutes from Columbia, Heartwood Furnished Homes welcomes you to The VestryOnRead. Relax in the shared lobby area and enjoy a cup of coffee while you unwind in this remodeled old church building. With family-friendly amenities like board games and fast WiFi, this home offers 2 fully stocked kitchens, 2 living rooms, starter supplies, high-quality bedding for your comfort.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 111905 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Sherlock + Watson @ The Vestry on Read

Looking for hospitality that’s minutes from Columbia? Heartwood Furnished Homes is a local provider of furnished accommodations in Columbia, Lake Murray, and surrounding areas. We look forward to hosting you in a Heartwood Home! This home offers:  
  
★ 1 King Bed, 3 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed + Sofa Bed  
★ SmartTV in Both Living Rooms  
★ Fast Wifi   
★ Family Friendly w/ Board Games  
★ Electric Fireplace  
★ Shared Lobby Area  
★ Private Parking  
★ 2 Miles to Downtown / USC  
★ 12 Miles to Ft. Jackson  
  
Welcome to #TheVestryOnRead! This remodeled old church building is only minutes to the University of South Carolina campus, Williams-Brice Stadium, South Carolina State House, and Fort Jackson. This building has 5 separate units in one! Not time to check in yet? No problem!! Relax in our shared lobby area and enjoy a cup of coffee. This listing is for our Sherlock & Watson Units!   
  
Where you’ll sleep:  
  
Sherlock Side  
☆ 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Sleeps 7)  
☆ Bedroom 1 (Primary) - King Bed (downstairs)  
☆ Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed (upstairs)  
☆ Common Area - Queen Bed w/ Twin Trundle (upstairs)   
  
Watson Side  
☆ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (Sleeps 4)  
☆ Bedroom 1 (Primary) - Queen Bed (upstairs)  
☆ Common Area - Full Sofa Bed (downstairs)   
  
What you’ll enjoy about this Heartwood Home:  
☆ Family Friendly with Pack n Play & Highchair (upon request)  
☆ Fast Wifi   
☆ Locally roasted coffee (drip coffee maker)  
☆ 2 Fully Stocked Kitchens   
☆ 2 Living Rooms  
☆ Separate Space for Privacy  
☆ Starter Supplies   
☆ High quality bedding  
☆ Driveway Parking  
☆ Shared Lobby Area  
  
“The place looks amazing! But how far away is it from where I want to go?” -So glad you asked!  
  
Driving times:  
☆ Downtown / USC – 7 minutes  
☆ Williams Brice Stadium - 13 minutes  
☆ Riverbanks – 9 minutes  
☆ Fort Jackson – 11 minutes  
☆ CAE - 21 minutes  
☆ Lake Murray – 23 minutes  
☆ Congaree National Park – 35 minutes  
  
Permit # STRN-003927-08-2023  
  
Permit # STRN-003928-08-2023  
  
Guests have access to BOTH the Sherlock & Watson units. There is a shared door in between the units, that can be locked from both sides. Guests also have access to the lobby, which is shared between all 5 units.  
  
We have one security camera in the shared lobby area. It is located on the landing above the powder room.  
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.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the apartment: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed

### Bathroom

- 3 bathrooms
- Hair dryer

### Living spaces

- Fireplace

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### 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

- Unit size: 1,905 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

165453

## About the area

Downtown Columbia, a neighborhood in Columbia, is home to this apartment. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and EdVenture Children's Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Soda City Market and Columbia Place Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium or Segra Park. [Visit our Columbia travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbia.dx764)

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Columbia, SC

### What's nearby

- ![South Carolina State House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082681/4efca34f-5130-4307-8d64-c467e4ac2eea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
South Carolina State House  
3 min drive \- 2.6 km
- Benedict College  
3 min walk \- 0.3 km
- Allen University  
10 min walk \- 0.9 km
- Township Auditorium  
18 min walk \- 1.5 km
- Prisma Health Baptist Hospital  
3 min drive \- 2.3 km

### Getting around

- Columbia Station  
11 min drive
- Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)  
22 min drive

### Restaurants

- Chick-fil-A  
3 min drive
- KFC  
9 min walk
- Cook-Out  
3 min drive
- Hotspot  
3 min drive
- Starbucks  
3 min drive

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## Sherlock + Watson @ The Vestry on Read Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 10

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### 10

Location

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### John G.

Oct 9, 2025

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

Amazing. Everything was great…can’t wait to come back 

##### John G.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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