Title: Alchemist @ The Vestry on Read - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Alchemist @ The Vestry on Read Apartment in Columbia with kitchen ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93560000/93552300/93552228/c1a99f96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93560000/93552300/93552228/10ceceea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93560000/93552300/93552228/5f6386ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93560000/93552300/93552228/33e8f0c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93560000/93552300/93552228/4146ff47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience Heartwood Furnished Homes’ Alchemist Unit in #TheVestryOnRead, a beautifully remodeled old church building. Enjoy the private parking and relax with family-friendly activities like board games or locally roasted coffee in the shared lobby area. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101195 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Alchemist @ 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, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Full Beds + 2 Twin Beds ★ SmartTV in Living Room ★ Fast Wifi for Business Travel ★ Family Friendly w/ Board Games ★ 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 Alchemist Unit, you get everything listed in unit B. Where you’ll sleep: ☆ 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms (Sleeps 10) ☆ Bedroom 1 (Primary) - King Bed w/ ensuite (downstairs) ☆ Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed (downstairs) ☆ Bedroom 3 - 2 Full Beds (upstairs) ☆ Common Area - Twin Daybed w/ Twin Trundle (upstairs) 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) ☆ 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-003930-08-2023 Guests have everything listed in the Alchemist unit, along with the shared lobby. 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 ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Entertainment - TV ### 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: 1,195 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100050000/100047600/100047519/779c9c8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Home on Gervais | 4BR 2BA | Downtown Lyon Street - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 11 reviews CA $254 CA $704 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=100047519&PinnedHotelID=100047519&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83790000/83780800/83780786/d5f028ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sweet Suite on Sunset 4BD 3 BA Home + 1BD 1 BA Guest Cottage Eau Claire - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 7.8 Good 12 reviews CA $250 CA $804 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=83780786&PinnedHotelID=83780786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=92179823&PinnedHotelID=92179823&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92320000/92318300/92318296/efe36a1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cola Gathering Spot - Sleeps 16 + Fire pit + 10 minutes to Downtown Columbia Columbia - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 24 reviews CA $409 CA $964 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=92318296&PinnedHotelID=92318296&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104050000/104045400/104045355/6ac083d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CLOSE TO FT JACKSON, WILLIAMS-BRICE STADIUM, VA HOSP, FAMILY FRIENDLY. 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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 165397 ## About the area Downtown Columbia, a neighborhood in Columbia, is home to this apartment. Robert Mills Historic House and Park and Township Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and EdVenture Children's Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Colonial Life Arena or Williams Brice Stadium. [Visit our Columbia travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbia.dx764) [View more Apartments in Columbia](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbia-Apartments.d764-aaApartments.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%7C34.01800%2C-81.01746&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_cqYebUJg_7u7VuCxJgRJBlviDA=) Columbia, SC ### What's nearby - Benedict College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Township Auditorium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - University of South Carolina - 4 min drive - 3.3 km - Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km - Colonial Life Arena - 4 min drive - 3.7 km ### Getting around - Columbia Station - 11 min drive - Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 22 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk - ‪Cook-Out - ‬3 min drive - ‪Publico at BullStreet - ‬3 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Alchemist @ The Vestry on Read pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Alchemist @ The Vestry on Read? > As of Oct 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alchemist @ The Vestry on Read on Nov 3, 2025 start from CA $241.33, 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-Alchemist-The-Vestry-On-Read.h93552228.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Alchemist @ The Vestry on Read? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Alchemist @ The Vestry on Read? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Alchemist @ The Vestry on Read located? > Located in Downtown Columbia, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Benedict College and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from University of South Carolina. Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Allen University are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Alchemist @ The Vestry on Read Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### elena a. Apr 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! It was perfect from beginning to end! Will definitely stay here again! ##### elena a. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer C. Aug 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Alchemist My family has a lovely stay in the Alchemist unit. We stayed for my daughter’s graduation from boot camp. It was close to base. The place was exactly as described, well furnished, comfortable beds, and very clean! I would highly recommend booking this place to other guests. ##### Jennifer C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Macky C. Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful. I’ll ##### Macky C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessica K. Mar 15, 2025 ##### Jessica K. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miyori B. Jan 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sorority bonding It was a nice stay! ##### Miyori B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adilene O. Nov 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Place My family and I went for my sons BT Graduation at Fort Jackson. It was very close, only 15-20 minutes away. The place was just as pictured on the website. It was very lovely and cozy, but also very clean. The host was always super quick to respond to my messages. I would definitely recommend staying there. ##### Adilene O. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine W., Charlottesville Virginia USA Feb 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay! We had a wonderful stay at this really cool remodeled church. The location is super convenient. The apartment has everything you need including comfortable beds and a well appointed kitchen. This is definitely one of the most modern and updated properties I’ve stayed in Columbia. We will definitely be back! ##### Catherine W. 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