The Historic Selwood Cottage

Columbia, South Carolina
$254 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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.

  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 750 Sq Ft (70 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near A Zoo On The Lake On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Oct 28, 2020

    Stayed Oct 26, 2020

    Beautiful, clean, and pristine! Great place to stay!

  • Marcia

    Submitted Jul 28, 2020

    Stayed Jul 22, 2020

    Lovely cottage. We enjoyed the stay and the chickens!

  • Sofia G.

    Submitted May 28, 2026

    Stayed May 6, 2026

    We stayed a few days for our daughter’s college graduation. We really enjoyed staying here. I loved the enclosed porch, perfect for my morning cup of coffee and gather my energy back up in such a busy week. Thank you for having us!

  • Mark D.

    Submitted May 27, 2026

    Stayed May 24, 2026

    Cute, quaint, comfortable and clean.Great central location - especially for the dam Lake Murray and Pine Island.Host very responsive.The shower is on the small side.No dishwasher, but I’m old school and wash dishes by hand.In a perfect world, a washer and dryer would be nice.

  • Jacob R.

    Submitted Apr 8, 2026

    Stayed Apr 4, 2026

    We stayed here for the masters and it was wonderful!

  • Kelly S.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    We were only here for an over night stop. It was clean and comfortable. I loved how everything was labeled in the kitchen. Our pupper was also able to stay with us. We would stay here again!

  • Hannah J.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2026

    Stayed Jan 4, 2026

    Amazingly clean and cozy! Perfect little retreat. Just stopped along our route for one night but would absolutely book here again!

  • Duane S.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2026

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    We had a very nice stay at this place. The home was perfect for us and had everything we needed. It was a very pet friendly place too, as we brought our dogs. Nice yard and small covered porch for us to sit outside in the evenings. We were happy here.

  • Esther H.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2025

    Stayed Dec 22, 2025

    The sweet charm of this rustic treasure make for a great escape along with our pups! We had a lovely few days during our third visit to the cottage.

  • Sharon H.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    The cabin was excellent. Everything seemed new and well cared for. The only thing that I would recommend and that we missed, was a write up on the history of the building (barn) and the farm or main house next- door.

  • Alex S.

    Submitted Nov 22, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    This was such an absolutely beautiful place to stay overnight on our trek to TN. It was clean, had comfortable beds and was nicely decorated. It was perfect for 4 of us. Thank you for hosting us!

  • Kim R.

    Submitted Nov 7, 2025

    Stayed Nov 2, 2025

    The cottage is amazing!! The owners did a fantastic job restoring it, and we really enjoyed our week there. Our favorite part was the screened in porch and the openess of the living and kitchen. They have everything you need for it being a historical site. We would definitely recommend staying here, and would stay again if we are in the area.

  • Bethany S.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    Cottage was beautiful! Loved the screened in porch and neighborhood.

  • Karen C.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    Very comfortable stay and so close to the lake. Perfect for our family of 4. We will be back next year.

  • Meg MacCary

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    The cottage is not remote, but feels very private. The layout of the cottage was perfect for us: a family of 4 with grown kids. we had a lovely dinner on the porch. Check in and out was smooth as silk!

  • Missy S.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    This was an excellent stay. Very spacious and great sleeping areas for a small cottage! We loved the screened in porch for dinner! Kitchen had everything we needed. We all commented how comfy the bedding was and loved having all the extra towels

  • Diane S.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 29, 2025

    Check in was easy and the cottage was well appointed. We would definitely stay here again!

  • Carolina B.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Very clean and in a nice and safe neighborhood!

  • Angie W.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Our experience at the historic Selwood cottage was wonderful. It is such a charming and cozy place to stay. The owner

  • Julie D.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 3, 2025

    Perfect location to come watch our daughter graduate from boot camp at Fort Jackson. Thirty minutes away from all the crowded restaurants! Close by beach and amazing parks. The house was perfect!!

  • Chaia W.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    We visited the cottage with our 7 year old son and dog and loved it! The screened in porch was so nice and we spent a lot of time out there. The kitchen was well stocked and the house was very clean. Definitely bring bug spray if you plan to be outdoors much. The host was also very responsive to texting throughout our trip which i appreciated.

  • Rodney R.

    Submitted May 22, 2025

    Stayed May 20, 2025

    This is a place we would come to stay again!It was clean and cozy and we felt comfortable right away. Thank you for being excellent hosts!

  • Jason G.

    Submitted May 16, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    Wonderful stay at this private cottage.

  • GINA C.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    Beautiful area. Very, very clean! Plenty of clean white towels! Would definitely recommend it and would return!

  • Carl F.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2025

    Stayed Apr 8, 2025

    We only stayed one night. We loved the cottage and had a very comfortable stay. The host was wonderful and gave us numerous suggestions for dinner. We will stay again if we are the area.

  • Canie B.

    Submitted Apr 11, 2025

    Stayed Apr 9, 2025

    My family and I really enjoyed staying there this Wednesday and Thursday for my daughters basic training graduation, it really made my time spent a success and I’ll recommend anyone to stay there as their home away from home.

  • Titus L.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2025

    Stayed Apr 3, 2025

    Great place, peaceful, clean, professional.

  • William B.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2025

    Stayed Mar 27, 2025

    The stay was so beautiful I couldn’t recommend it more. Excellent area to stay in and super easy check in process.

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 29, 2025

    We did an overnight stay here for a concert. The location was perfect and the cottage was very nice! Contact was great with the host and the area was beautiful. Highly recommend if looking for a place to stay.

  • patti b.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2025

    Stayed Mar 20, 2025

    The cottage is absolutely charming - full of character, clean, and thoughtfully appointed with everything we needed for a vacation getaway. A huge thank you to Kristen, the owner, who was incredibly friendly and responsive from start to finish.Her communication was clear and timely and she made the whole experience so smooth and welcoming. Highly recommend this gem if you're looking for a cozy, unique,and relaxing stay - will definitely return.

  • meg m.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2025

    Stayed Mar 8, 2025

    Always a great stay! Everything you need and comfy!

  • Unity P.

    Submitted Feb 20, 2025

    Stayed Feb 18, 2025

    Hosts prepared for all scenarios, one of the best experiences I've had!

  • Hosana N.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 15, 2025

    We enjoyed the perfect weekend getaway at the Selwood Cottage. The property is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, and the building itself has been repurposed beautifully - loved the wooden floors and ceiling beams! The cottage has a full kitchen, including plates, mugs, utensils, so we enjoyed heating up a meal and brewing a hot cup of coffee. Kristen was extremely communicative before, during, and after our stay - a very gracious host. This was a wonderful, relaxing stay that I would 100% recommend.

  • Lisha K.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2025

    Stayed Jan 26, 2025

    Stopped over on drive from Florida to Ohio. Cabin was cozy and extra clean, and we really appreciated the ability to stay there with our dogs.

  • Janine T.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 12, 2024

    We had a lovely stay at Selwood Cottage and highly recommend it. The space was spotless, well appointed and in such a great neighborhood. We enjoyed the central location in Irmo - the king bed was super comfortable. Just as an FYI (and did not impact our stay whatsoever) the shower is on the small size! If you are a larger person, you’ll struggle to turn around lol.

  • Esther H.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2024

    Stayed Dec 22, 2024

    We love this quaint cottage that allows us to be near family for the holidays. Has everything we need and feels like home

  • wayne l.

    Submitted Dec 19, 2024

    Stayed Dec 18, 2024

    You’re such a beautiful place. Everything was perfect.

  • Joseph K.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2024

    Stayed Nov 25, 2024

    A peaceful getaway. The cottage was quiet, comfortable, quaint, and overall a much needed place of repose. Our family enjoyed being in close proximity of one another. This stay was a perfect blend of rustic and modern dwelling. Highly recommend.

  • Sarah M.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2024

    Stayed Nov 5, 2024

    Lovely cosy cottage well equipped. Had slight issue with fridge but solution quickly found.

  • Nicolle N.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 22, 2024

    We had a wonderful time staying in this super cute little cottage. So peaceful and perfect for us!!

  • Gretel B.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    We had a lovely experience. Great quiet neighborhood. The cottage is on the property as the owner, but it is private with its own driveway. We enjoyed breakfast on the screened porch. It was just as described and very clean. The host was very responsive and accommodating. Will definitely stay again if in the area. Highly recommend. Exceeded our expectations.

  • Derek H.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2024

    Stayed Oct 7, 2024

    no worries

  • Robin S.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2024

    Stayed Sep 22, 2024

    Very comfortable and lovely historic cottage. Clean and well stocked. Loved the way space was maximized and decorated.

  • Karen H.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 17, 2024

    This property is a beautiful little house rather like a large tiny house. It has an upstairs loft with two comfortable twins and a room downstairs with a soft king bed. The sheets and towels are very soft, with lots of extras, and the property is very clean. I travelled with another female coworker and felt that the property was safe. It has rustic charm but with all the modern amenities that any traveller could want. If I’m in Columbia again, I will defiiitely stay here again!

  • Colby T.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Great place to stay. Came in from Louisiana with some friends for USC LSU football game. Easy to get to, quiet neighborhood and very clean. Would highly recommend staying here.

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$254+
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