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The Cayce Cottage | 3BR w/ Private Pool

House in Cayce, SC

6 guests·3 bedrooms·1 bathroom
4.7 · 86 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Private backyard pool and outdoor dining create resort-style relaxation for guests.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Easy access to USC, downtown Columbia, and Riverbanks attractions within minutes.

Style & Comfort

Style & Comfort

Private, quiet retreat with high-quality bedding and speedy WiFi.

What guests are saying

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4.7

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 86 reviews

Guests consistently praise the property's appealing decor, cleanliness, and comfort, highlighting a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. The pool is frequently mentioned as a standout feature, providing a fun and relaxing experience for families. Communication with the host is noted as proactive and responsive, enhancing the overall stay. While a few reviews cite minor issues, the overwhelming sentiment reflects a highly positive experience, making this property a favored choice for many travelers.

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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: ★ 2 Queen Beds + 1 Full Bed ★ Private Saltwater Pool in Backyard (Open mid May- October) Not Heated ★ Smart TV in Living Room ★ Fast Wifi w/ desk in primary bedroom ★ Outdoor dining area ★ 4 Miles to Downtown / USC ★ 4.3 Miles to CAE Airport ★ 6 Miles to Riverbanks Zoo Welcome to the charming Cayce Cottage! This house is set back from the road so you have privacy while relaxing in the private pool in the backyard. Looking for activities? You will find West Columbia, Downtown Columbia, and Riverbanks Zoo located only a few minutes away. Where you’ll sleep: ☆ 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom (Sleeps 6) ☆ Bedroom 1 (Primary) – Queen Bed ☆ Bedroom 2 – Queen Bed ☆ Bedroom 3 – Full Bed What you’ll enjoy about this Heartwood Home: ☆ Private saltwater pool ☆ 4 Lounge chairs & 1 hammock by the pool ☆ 40" TV in Primary Bedroom ☆ High Chair and Pack N Play available for rent upon request ☆ Fast Wifi ☆ Locally roasted coffee (drip coffee maker) ☆ High quality bedding ☆ Plenty of Driveway Parking “The house looks amazing! But how far away is it from where I want to go?” -So glad you asked! Driving times: ☆ West Columbia – 7 minutes ☆ CAE – 9 minutes ☆ Downtown / USC – 10 minutes ☆ Williams Brice Stadium – 12 minutes ☆ Riverbanks – 14 minutes ☆ Fort Jackson – 20 minutes ☆ Lake Murray – 25 minutes ☆ Congaree National Park – 26 minutes This property is on a wooded lot-expect to see wildlife including bugs, lizards, birds, turtles, raccoons, squirrels, and the occasional deer. Regular pest treatments are done both inside and out but it is very easy for pests to slip into the house if doors or windows are left open. 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! Starting in April the pool is professionally cleaned once a week to start getting it fresh and ready for your enjoyment. The pool is NOT heated and is open seasonally from mid-May through October. Please note that during pollen season and fall season and periods of inclement weather, debris may accumulate between cleanings. While we do our best to maintain the pool, nature can sometimes make it tricky! Thanks for your understanding and we hope you enjoy your stay! Please note that the pool gets serviced on Fridays. Guests will need to be out of the pool during the cleaning process and stay out for 2 hours afterwards for the pool chemicals to dissolve. Thank you! Please use caution when spending time around the pool. Do not leave children unattended while in and around the pool. 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. Pool Equipment: For your safety, please do not adjust, operate, or tamper with any pool equipment, including pumps, filters, timers, valves, or control panels. If you experience an issue with the pool, please contact the property manager. Unauthorized handling of pool equipment without prior approval from the owner or property manager will result in a $250 fee to cover inspection, service, and any necessary resetting or repairs.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Full Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Pool

    Pool

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

Guest reviews

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Ethan

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October 2026

Awesome stay!! Wendy was responsive and helpful!!! Great place!!

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Claudia

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July 2026

This place is truly a hidden gem. The neighborhood is quiet and unassuming. The property is lovely and spacious around the front and back yards. The pool is such a refreshing perk, there were even floaties available. You can’t beat a salt water pool! No chemical burn to the eyes for the littles. The house is adorable and very tastefully decorated. It was clean and easy to settle into. The pictures really don’t do it justice. And the beds! We travel a lot for work. Never have my husband and I agreed on how comfortable a bed is. Till this place. The only drawback is the one bathroom but with a little strategy on shower times it was no sacrifice at all. Any questions were addressed quickly. We stayed for our second son’s graduation from Basic Training. The base is only a 15-18 minute drive. Stay here. If they are allowed off base for Family Day, grab their favorite food to go and come back here. Cannot recommend this place enough!

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Alicia

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July 2026

We had a great time! House was nice and clean and the pool was amazing. We had a a relaxing time and will hopefully be back on our annual trip to SC. Thank you so much!

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Nikki

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July 2026

We really enjoyed our stay!

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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