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Smart TV, video games, ping pong
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Columbia, SC
  • Place, South Carolina Community Bank
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Columbia Place Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Benedict College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Columbia

With a stay at this vacation home in Columbia, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Fort Jackson and University of South Carolina. .This family-friendly vacation home is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.

What's nearby

  • South Carolina Community Bank - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Charlie W. Johnson Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Columbia Place Mall - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Benedict College - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Palmetto Health Richland Hospital - 6 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 15 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Den/Boxcar Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Conwell's Meat Market - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nothing Bundt Cakes - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Cola Gathering Spot | Sleeps 16 | 10 min to DT

Summary:

Renovated tri-level home offering nearly 2,800 sq. ft. of space, perfect for large groups seeking a central location with modern comforts. Accommodates up to 16 guests with 4 bedrooms (3 on the upper level and 1 on the bottom level), 3 bathrooms, three common areas with smart TVs, carport and driveway parking, and a spacious fenced backyard. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Downtown and Fort Jackson, and 12 minutes from USC. Amenities include keyless entry, a game room, and a fire pit.



The Space:

Parking and Location



Guests will have access to private carport and driveway parking, accommodating up to 4–5 vehicles. Street parking is also available directly in front of the home.



Conveniently located near Columbia's most popular areas! While situated on a quiet residential street, the home is just minutes from the University of South Carolina, Fort Jackson Military Base, MUSC and surrounding hospitals (ideal for healthcare professionals), Williams-Brice Stadium, South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Colonial Life Arena, Segra Park baseball stadium, Benedict College, Allen University, Charles W. Johnson Stadium, as well as concert venues, local attractions, eateries, nightlife, and shopping.



Bedrooms and Sleeping Arrangements



Master Bedroom: King bed (Sleeps 2) with attached master bathroom

Bedroom 2: Two double beds (Sleeps 4)

Bedroom 3: Queen bed (Sleeps 2)

Bedroom 4: Four bunk beds (Sleeps 4)

Downstairs Family Room: Large sectional (Sleeps 1)

Additional Options: Twin rollaway beds and an air mattress (Sleeps 3–4)



Living Spaces



Living Room: Features a large sofa and additional seating with a 55" smart TV equipped with Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and more for binge-watching your favorite shows.

Family Room: Includes a spacious sectional, 65" smart TV, ping pong table, and board games for entertainment.



Kitchen and Dining



The fully equipped kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, a kitchen island, and a dining table. Amenities include a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker, cookware, dishes, utensils, and glassware, perfect for family and friend gatherings.



Laundry



The laundry room is equipped with a washer, dryer, iron, and ironing board for your convenience.



Guest Access:

Guests have private access to the entire home. Contactless and keyless entry for hassle-free check-in and check-out.



Getting Around:

Columbia is a driving town with tons of parking everywhere. If you do not have a car, there are rideshare (Uber, Lyft, and Taxi) options which are easy to come by in our area. We provide free on-site parking at our home for vehicles.



Other Things to Note:

Guests can check in anytime after 4:00 p.m. hassle-free, without host interaction. Early check-in and late check-out options are available upon request and subject to availability. Guests are encouraged to enter the correct headcount when making their reservation, as additional fees apply for bookings with more than 8 guests.



Interaction with Guests:

Guests have private access to the entire home, featuring contactless and keyless entry for a hassle-free check-in and check-out experience.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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The Cola Gathering Spot | Sleeps 16 | 10 min to DT Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ticarra G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Dulce M.

Kitchen was not equipped with blender . Doors in restrooms and bedrooms would not close properly. Only 2 tvs in a home for up to 16 people. AC did not cool after being replaced during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sullivan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ft Jackson Graduation

It was the perfect size and location for us. It was 3 miles from gate 4. The beds were so comfortable and the towels very fluffy. We had a party of 8 and it was not crowded at all. Lived the cleanliness and decor!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cindi F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good space for family get together.

The property was as described. Our family traveled to South Carolina from all over to celebrate Graduation from Basic Training at Ft. Jackson. It was a convenient location, 10-minute drive. Great space for large family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect place for our family!

This was an amazing property for our family to gather as we celebrated my daughter's graduation. Well equipped, perfect for our dinner celebration and family conversations!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

The house was just what we needed for our weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rusty G., Mapleton, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

We really enjoyed our stay.

The house was perfect for our needs. It was clean and the communication with the host was easy and timely.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Large with Room to Move

Prior to booking the property, any questions that we had were answered in a timely manner.We were given detailed check-in instruction the day before our arrival. Upon our arrival we needed help with the access code. We sent a text to the property manager and immediately we received a call from Lee. She helped with the code and we gained access to the house.The house matched the description on the website. First impression upon entering: The house was spacious and clean and there was a welcome note and a basket with treats. The kitchen area has an island that is big enough to serve buffet style meals and still have enough room to move around and not feel crowded. There are enough kitchen supplies cups, glasses, flatware, plates, cookware, etc to have full use of the kitchen. Stove and oven work as they should. There is a large common area dining, living and family rooms all connected which also gave plenty of room.Bedrooms are spacious, beds are comfortable and bathrooms are well supplied.Down stairs is a large bonus room for family fun. It has various games, a ping pong table and large tv. It was a great space for the kids to hangout.The house was easy to find and getting to and from the house was also easy. Traveling around Columbia was a breeze and there are several great restaurants and other attractions nearby. On our last night, we received detailed check-out instructions.We will definitely select this home again.Thank you for being great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

J B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Stay

Our stay was relaxing and lovely. The owners left some goodies for us, which we thoroughly enjoyed (THANK YOU SO MUCH). The property is centrally located to many businesses but is in a secluded community. We enjoyed ourselves and will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great For Groups

We are a youth group who was in town for an event in Columbia for the weekend. It was close to downtown. Had plenty of room and was really clean. Amazing for teens and those who are part of a group. The host was very communicative and responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Gathering

The house was great for a family gathering. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Family Time

Nice peaceful property with lots of games and fun. Plenty of room for the 7 of us. Great kitchen area to prepare meals, awesome gameroom basement for TV and conversation. We spent most of our time out back by the fire pit, (bring your own firewood). If we are ever in the area again we would stay here. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a large family!

We had plenty of space in this spacious home. Very clean, super comfortable mattresses, easy checkin/out and overall wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Texas A&M/Gamecocks stay

Wonderful location and accommodations! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed here for my daughter’s graduation. Convenient to amenities and Fort Jackson. Plenty of space for us all to hang out on graduation day. Excellent communication from owners. Thank you for a memorable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Meghan B.

Perfect location for military graduation

The house is in a great location. Just minutes from base. It's the perfect size for big groups, and well stocked. The pictures look good online, however; in person the house needs some deep cleaning and paint has just been thrown on things in a hurry, I'm sure for faster rentals. The person before us left old meat wrapped in foil in the upper cabinets. I think the cleaning crew must have cleaned in a hurry just by the looks of the house. Some things were left broken, towel racks, outlets etc. I made sure to document them and sent them to the manager of the rental. As far as communication with the rental manager, it was a struggle to get messages answered. I had to try a couple different avenues before I received communication. When messages finally came through they were friendly and tried to fix some of the issues we had, but because communication was slow, it was almost time for us to leave so there was no point in messing with the fixes, at least for our stay. The manager assured me they would fix the broken items. Overall I would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Slumber Party

Great for our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large House with plenty of space

Great house for college graduation. Plenty of space and sleeping options for our party of 8. Kitchen had everything we needed for cooking and grilling (charcoal). Close to U of SC. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry-Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious!!

The house was clean and very inviting. There was more than enough space to accomadate my big group! We will definitely book this home again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great stay!!

Had a great stay over the weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great layout for Families

The Cola Gathering Place was the perfect layout for our family. All the adults had their own room while the kids had a bunk room attached to a playroom. The two living room spaces were great for being able to have two locations for people to talk. The location was close to Trenholm Park which was also great for the kids. Property was clean and the check in/check out process was simple and easy. Property was well stocked with kitchen items, drink wear and linens and towels. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot For Big Group

We had a big group of friends staying here for the weekend and the house was great. Pictures are very accurate to what the home looks like. Short drive to downtown. I would absolutely stay here again, bonfire pit in the back was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great football game weekend

The house is nice, clean, and comfortable. It was perfect for our medium-sized family group, and the kids loved the game room. Our interaction with the owners was great - good communication and understanding on a couple of scheduling issues that came up regarding our stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023