Title: Modern Gem in the Heart of Columbia - 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 home # Modern Gem in the Heart of Columbia Vacation home in Columbia with kitchen and furnished balcony ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90160000/90154000/90153973/18e8759f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90160000/90154000/90153973/b007ed46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90160000/90154000/90153973/a054fd5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90160000/90154000/90153973/f1207a69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90160000/90154000/90153973/28567af1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Columbia, Heartwood Furnished Homes offers a charming blend of historic charm and modern amenities. Unwind with locally roasted coffee in your cozy home, featuring high-quality bedding and an outdoor patio with furniture. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41227 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Parking available - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Modern Gem in the Heart of Columbia 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 Queen Bed + 2 Twin Beds ★ SmartTV in Living Room ★ 2 Miles to Downtown / USC ★ 3 Miles to Ft. Jackson ★ Fast Wifi (100 mb/s) ★ Historic atmosphere in the heart of the city Located in the heart of the city, this house is only minutes to the University of South Carolina campus, Williams-Brice Stadium, the South Carolina State House, and Fort Jackson. The property has historical charm with totally modern amenities. There is a bus stop nearby, and you can walk to restaurants and stores. Where you’ll sleep: ☆ 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom (Sleeps 4) ☆ Bedroom 1 (Primary) – Queen Bed ☆ Bedroom 2 - Two Twin Beds What you’ll enjoy about this Heartwood Home: ☆ Family Friendly with Pack n Play & High Chair (upon request) ☆ Fast Wifi (100 mb/s) ☆ Locally roasted coffee (drip coffee maker) ☆ High quality bedding ☆ Outdoor patio with furniture ☆ Driveway Parking for 2 vehicles “The house looks amazing! But how far away is it from where I want to go?” -So glad you asked! Driving times: ☆ Downtown / USC – 7 minutes ☆ Fort Jackson – 9 minutes ☆ Williams Brice Stadium - 13 minutes ☆ Riverbanks – 14 minutes ☆ CAE - 22 minutes ☆ Lake Murray – 24 minutes ☆ Congaree National Park – 33 minutes Rental Permit # STRN-003628-07-2023 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! This is a vibrant neighborhood close to everything. Columbia is an Uber-friendly city. Off-street parking is available. Fireplace is not currently for guest use 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 house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Furnished patio - Garden ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,227 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83570000/83565600/83565577/66d5e770.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quaint and Updated Columbian Cottage: Sleeps four! 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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 138737 ## About the area ![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%7C34.01694%2C-80.99615&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hxayITm2ppWpp4cECWEId9WrQdM=) Columbia, SC #### What's nearby - Benedict College - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Township Auditorium - 3 min drive - 3.2 km - University of South Carolina - 5 min drive - 4.8 km - Fort Jackson - 7 min drive - 5.8 km - Williams Brice Stadium - 9 min drive - 7.6 km #### Getting around - Columbia Station - 12 min drive - Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive - ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬18 min walk - ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬1 min walk - ‪Crave Artisan Specialty Market - ‬3 min drive - ‪Slim Chickens - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Modern Gem in the Heart of Columbia pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Modern Gem in the Heart of Columbia? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Modern Gem in the Heart of Columbia? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Modern Gem in the Heart of Columbia located? > Situated in Columbia, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, Benedict College, and Allen University. Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital and Ponder Fine Arts Gallery 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 ## Modern Gem in the Heart of Columbia Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosemary P. Sep 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute clean cottage Such a cute little house. Clean and good location. Wanted to book another weekend this month but it's already booked! ##### Rosemary P. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Karin S. Apr 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Location #### Cute house Cozy place. Enjoyed. ##### Karin S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helle A. Dec 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Graduation stay Great location! We stayed 2 nights for our son’s graduation. Super cute little house :) ##### Helle A. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Colton A. Dec 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Terrible sleep Pros: Beautiful remodeled 2bedroom house. Located right off Forest Dr. Close to many nice restaurants & shopping malls.Cons: Main bedroom Queen mattress is clearly worn & old. Bed frame is also broken making for an uncomfortable sleeping experience overall .Smart thermostat also kept turning down to 61degreea in the house in the middle of winter. Thankfully we had extra blankets however it was not a nice temperature for my wife & 1yr old. ##### Colton A. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Carol B. Dec 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great central location Enjoyed the house but would bring my own sheets and towels next time. ##### Carol B. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah E. Nov 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy, clean cottage What a beautiful house! Very clean and just the right size for a 2-night stay in Columbia. Very close to Forest Drive shops and also downtown Columbia. We had the best time! Thank you! ##### Sarah E. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### David S. Jul 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice, convenient location in Columbia Enjoyed very much my stay at this comfortable, convenient location. ##### David S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Melody M. May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Melody M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jonathan B. Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Jonathan B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie E. Apr 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Angie E. 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