1 / 37

Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub

House in Columbia, SC

10 guests·4 bedrooms·3 bathrooms
4.7 · 30 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Private backyard oasis with hot tub, fire pit, and screened porch.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Spa-inspired primary suite with towel warmer and bidets in all baths.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Two miles to downtown Columbia and USC; easy access.

Property details

Welcome to Forest Lake Retreat! Enjoy private backyard oasis with relaxing hot tub, fire pit, and a spacious screened-in porch for the perfect getaway. Home features a wine fridge, in law-suite with kitchenette, and an updated primary bathroom featuring a luxurious multi-head shower and a cozy towel warmer for ultimate comfort & relaxation. ★ 2 King Beds + 1 Queen Bed + 3 Twin Beds + Pull Out ★ SmartTV in Living Room ★ Hot Tub ★ Fire pit ★ 2 Miles to Downtown / USC ★ 1 Mile to Ft. Jackson Forest Lake retreat is a stylish and comfortable getaway in the heart of Columbia. This spacious home sleeps 10 and features a private backyard oasis with a hot tub, screened porch with fireplace, and a spa-inspired primary suite. Perfectly located near Ft. Jackson, USC, and downtown Columbia, it’s the ideal spot to relax or explore the city. Where you’ll sleep: ☆ 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms + Sofa (Sleeps 10) ☆ Bedroom 1 (Primary) – King Bed (ensuite + upstairs) ☆ Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed (ensuite + upstairs) ☆ Bedroom 3- King Bed + Twin Bed (lower level main room) ☆ Bedroom 4- 2 Twin Beds (lower level) What you’ll enjoy about this home: ☆ Private backyard Sanctuary ☆ Screen Porch ☆ Family Friendly ☆ Fast Wi-Fi ☆ Hot Tub ☆ Towel Warmer in primary ☆ Bidets in all bathrooms ☆ Drip coffee maker ☆ High quality bedding ☆ Driveway Parking for 6 “The house looks amazing! But how far away is it from where I want to go?” -So glad you asked! Driving times: (arrange from closest to furthest) ☆ Fort Jackson – 5 minutes ☆ Downtown / USC – 17 minutes ☆ Williams Brice Stadium – 17 minutes ☆ Riverbanks Zoo – 22 minutes ☆ CAE – 26minutes ☆ Lake Murray – 32 minutes ☆ Congaree National Park – 28 minutes 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! 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 a 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 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 a 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. A starter amenity package is provided for each reservation. These items are intended as a complimentary starter supply only and may not be replenished during the stay. Pets must be approved in advance. We charge a pet fee for up to 2 pets at all 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. For stays longer than 21 days, we charge an additional cleaning fee. If the house is left in a state that requires additional cleaning, we will charge a fee that covers the additional expense. 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. Hot Tub – Summer Months: During the summer months in SC, extreme outdoor temperatures and heat indexes may prevent the hot tub from maintaining its typical heated temperature. For guest safety, the hot tub may operate at a lower temperature and, at times, the water temperature may be similar to the pool. This is normal during periods of extreme heat and is not considered a malfunction.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

Common space

1 Full Sofa Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Jacuzzi

    Jacuzzi

  • Hot tub

    Hot tub

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

Guest reviews

Star icon 4.7 | 30 reviews
5
4
3
2
1
M

Michael Brock

Star Icon 0 0Star Icon 0 1Star Icon 0 2Star Icon 0 3Star Icon 0 4

September 2026

We had an amazing weekend at this lovely retreat tucked into a beautiful lakeside neighborhood. House is spacious, very clean and more than comfortable to accommodate our party of 8. Beds were so comfortable and linens fresh and crisp. Great layout to relax and enjoy. Hot tub was a great way to relax the end of a busy day. 15 minute drive to downtown and USC, shops and restaurants short drive away. Felt very safe and welcoming. Would highly recommend!!

P

Pamela

Star Icon 1 0Star Icon 1 1Star Icon 1 2Star Icon 1 3Star Icon 1 4

September 2026

Great host, great location, and great space layout! Would definitely recommend!

M

Melissa

Star Icon 2 0Star Icon 2 1Star Icon 2 2Star Icon 2 3Star Icon 2 4

September 2026

We were in the area for basic training graduation at Fort Jackson. This location was perfect, it was so close and easy to get to. On graduation day when our soldier could leave base it was so nice to be able to bring him back to the house just to chill, make a homemade meal and spend time with him. We avoided all the major highways and were at the base within 6-8 minutes. We were close to Walmart for groceries and supplies. If you are eating out there are many options within 15 minutes. The house was spacious, nice back yard, AC works really well. The neighborhood is great, really quite at night and great location to go for a walk. Highly recommend especially if you are in town for graduation and family day.

W

Walter

Star Icon 3 0Star Icon 3 1Star Icon 3 2Star Icon 3 3Star Icon 3 4

August 2026

Wendy was very accommodating and the place is very nice and clean.

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

Have a question about this property?

Site Footer

Get deals directly in your inbox:

© 2026 Whimstay, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “SEIZE THE STAY” and “WHIMSTAY” are registered trademarks of Whimstay, Inc. and the W Logo is a trademark of Whimstay, Inc.