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Pondside at Sweetoak | 4BR 2.5BA Near Fort Jackson

House in Columbia, SC

8 guests·4 bedrooms·2 bathrooms

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Back deck with pond views offers tranquil outdoor relaxation.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Short drive to Fort Jackson and downtown Columbia.

Value & Savings

Value & Savings

Guests save an average of 23% when booking this stay vs. Airbnb and Vrbo.

What guests are saying

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4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 120 reviews

This property is highly praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and comfort, with many guests feeling at home during their stay. Communication with the host is frequently noted as excellent, contributing to a smooth experience. The peaceful neighborhood and modern amenities enhance the overall appeal, making it a favored choice for family gatherings and special events. Guests consistently recommend this property for its welcoming atmosphere and convenient access to local activities.

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Property details

Looking for hospitality that’s minutes from Columbia? the property manager 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: ★ 3 King Beds + 1 Full Bed ★ SmartTV in Living Room ★ 7 Miles to Ft. Jackson ★ 13 Miles to Downtown / USC ★ Fast Wifi ( 300 mb/s) ★ Back deck overlooking Pond ★ Quiet Neighborhood This spacious & modern home is only minutes to Fort Jackson and a quick ride to Downtown Columbia. Situated in a very quiet cul-de-sac, where you can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors overlooking the pond. Where you’ll sleep: ☆ 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms (Sleeps 8) ☆ Bedroom 1 (Primary) – King Bed with en-suite ☆ Bedroom 2 - King Bed ☆ Bedroom 3 - King Bed ☆ Bedroom 4 - Full Bed What you’ll enjoy about this Heartwood Home: ☆ Family Friendly with Pack n Play & High Chair (upon request) ☆ Fast Wifi (300 mb/s) ☆ Driveway Parking for 2 ☆ Locally roasted coffee (drip coffee maker) ☆ High quality bedding ☆ Back deck with outdoor furniture “The house looks amazing! But how far away is it from where I want to go?” -So glad you asked! Driving times: ☆ Fort Jackson – 7 minutes ☆ Downtown / USC – 20 minutes ☆ Williams Brice Stadium - 20 minutes ☆ Riverbanks – 21 minutes ☆ CAE - 25 minutes ☆ Lake Murray – 28 minutes ☆ Congaree National Park – 33 minutes Permit # STRN-003925-08-2023 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 neighborhood is a quiet neighborhood. Our home is located at the end of a cul de sac. There is a pond located in the backyard, and our yard is not fenced in. Please supervise all children while enjoying our backyard. Please note that there are beavers in the pond behind the home, and there may be uneven ground or holes near the shoreline due to their habitat. Parking is available for up to 2 vehicles. Absolutely NO PARKING at any time in the cul-de-sac or in front of any of the neighboring homes. Violators will be towed at their expense. 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.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Full Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

Guest reviews

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Matthew

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August 2026

Was a nice and easy stay, I was staying there the night before my wedding so I appreciated the ease and not having to stress about it

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Lisa Ward

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July 2026

This property is very convenient to Fort Jackson and roomy for a large family. Communication was easy and property manager answered questions quickly. The house was clean upon arrival and had everything we needed.

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Lynnly

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July 2026

Close to Fort Jackson! Perfect for big families or groups like ours.

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douglas brooks

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July 2026

The place worked fine for what I need. I had two issues. The windows and other things had not been cleaned or dusted in some time. I am allergic to dust and had a reaction. The 2nd issues was that the toilet in the half bath had not been cleaned. There was poop in the toilet and urine on the seat.

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

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