The Historic Selwood Cottage

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 570 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Columbia, SC

Lake Murray14 min walk
Dreher Shoals Dam2 min drive
Columbiana Centre9 min drive
Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Private, historic cottage with boat parking and screened in porch. Sleeps 5 in 2 bedrooms with full, furnished kitchen. Property owners on shared property available to help with any needs. Enjoy over an acre of private land in the heart of the city. Cottage within walking distance to beautiful Lake Murray as well as Harbison shopping area 5 miles away and downtown Columbia 15 miles away.

Property manager

Kristen Oswald

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Does have stairs and an open 2nd story loft.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Columbia

Located in Columbia, this cottage is on a river. Imara Woman and Richard Samuel Roberts House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Murray and Dreher Shoals Dam. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and Saluda Shoals Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Columbia, SC

What's nearby

Lake Murray - 14 min walk
Dreher Shoals Dam - 2 min drive
Saluda Shoals Park - 4 min drive
Frankie's Fun Park - 9 min drive
Columbiana Centre - 9 min drive

Getting around

Columbia Station - 19 min drive
Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 5 min drive
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Zaxby's - 6 min drive
Craft And Draft - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic Selwood Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Historic Selwood Cottage?

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Historic Selwood Cottage on 30 Apr 2024 start from AU$252.10, including 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 for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Historic Selwood Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic Selwood Cottage?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Historic Selwood Cottage located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lake Murray and within 3 miles (5 km) of Dreher Shoals Dam and Saluda Shoals Park. Anchor Lanes and Harbison Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

16 Apr 2024

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

Lovely Cottage

The cottage was everything we hoped for and more!! Beautifully decorated, very comfortable bed and linens, plenty of space for us and a screened porch. We had everything we needed for our stay and it was close to the lake and some parks. Checkin and out was very easy, there were coffee pads and creamer for the keurig and plenty of dishes and cups, towels etc. Communication with the owners was easy and our only regret was we couldn’t stay longer!! Highly recommend this adorable cottage!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tyler A.

12 Apr 2024

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

Quaint Place and Certainly Historic!

We definitely enjoyed our stay! It was a cute place and certainly tucked away. It is on the owners lot so you don’t really have the “place to yourself” but the cottage is your own. The owner has a house next to it and an airstream out back with guests as well. The cottage itself is nice and it certainly is “historic”. The floors are probably original which is great, but they are VERY loud. We have a 6 year old who we lay down around 7:00 and then my wife and I stay up till around 10:30. We could barely walk 2 steps without the floor giving out a loud CREAKKKK! Then he would wake up and be like “what was that!?” So I do not recommend this place if that would be your situation. Also there is no dining room table. So there is no where to sit inside to have dinner with your family or friends. There is only a couch to sit on. Outside on the porch there is a small table with 4 very old chairs to sit at. Also the two two twin beds upstairs are not very comfortable. They are VERY springy and can feel it as you sleep. Hopefully owner sees this and maybe buys a new box spring / mattress for those beds upstairs. However…. The master bed was SOOO comfortable. If they could match the comfort of the beds upstairs with the comfort of the ned downstairs that would be AMAZING! Also there is no dishwasher (which we knew) , but would’ve been nice since we had some meals there as well. Appliances are a bit outdated and there is ONLY a keurig and not an actual full coffee maker. Hope this helps!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

5 Apr 2024

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

Great stay

We loved it. We were constantly on the go but it was always great to come back to the cozy cottage. We will be back for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Mar 2024

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

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Ein nettes Cottage, liebevoll eingerichtet, für 2 Personen perfekt, einziger Nachteil ist die laute Straße dicht am Grundstück

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

meg m.

15 Mar 2024

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

Perfection

Quaint, clean cottage. Every detail covered!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kristen Oswald

My husband, Philip, and I have been married 21 years and we have 3 kids. We moved here from California for my husband's job as a musician. We have previously lived in Birmingham, AL and absolutely LOVE the south! When we saw this property on Zillow as we were looking for a home we fell in love and never looked back!

Why they chose this property

You are staying in a structure that was initially built circa 1820 and restored in 1990. The cottage was previously attached to the main house which was originally a mule barn and converted into a single family home in 1990 as well by Jerry and Carole Rothstein. If you are interested in touring the main house feel free to contact us and we would be more than happy to it share with you!

What makes this property unique

The cottage was a structure that was initially built circa 1820 and restored in 1990. The cottage was previously attached to the main house which was originally a mule barn and converted into a single family home in 1990 as well by Jerry and Carole Rothstein. If you are interested in touring the main house feel free to contact us and we would be more than happy to it share with you!