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Elmwood’s Blue Bungalow

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
TV, fireplace
Exterior detail
In the heart of Columbia’s Elmwood Park historic neighborhood, this modern home offers a relaxing retreat with a fully fenced backyard and high-speed internet. Unwind in the evenings with smart TVs, enjoy complimentary drinks or brew your own coffee at the free coffee bar.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

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

Elmwood’s Blue Bungalow

Located in one of Columbia’s most desirable historic neighborhoods, Elmwood Park, this gorgeous modern home is right in the heart of it! Sitting in the Cottontown/NOMA district, you’ll be blocks away from the popular Bull Street District, Main Street, the SC Statehouse, the Vista, USC, and nightlife in Five Points. The home offers a fully fenced in backyard, high speed internet, smart tvs, complimentary drinks, a free coffee bar, air mattress, and a fully equipped kitchen. This is a 2 bedroom 2 bath listing. Permit Number: STRO-003600-07-2023

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Columbia, SC

What's nearby

  • Township Auditorium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of South Carolina - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 3 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 6 min drive
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • Circle K
  • ‪Publico at BullStreet - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elmwood’s Blue Bungalow pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Elmwood’s Blue Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elmwood’s Blue Bungalow?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elmwood’s Blue Bungalow located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Modjeska Monteith Simpkins House and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from University of South Carolina. Matthew J. Perry, Jr. U.S. Courthouse and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church are also within 15 minutes.

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Elmwood’s Blue Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Columbia, SC

Cute place. Great communication and easy property access.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend stay

The Blue Bungalow was clean, convenient, and just as we expected from the listing. Phillip has included some pet friendly items & treats to make sure your pups feel at home as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in Columbia!

We had a wonderful stay while visiting our daughter at USC. Great location in a nice, quiet neighborhood. Will stay here again when visiting Columbia!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Columbia visit

Great property and great communication with the property manager. Wonderful visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Beautiful property in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenzie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staying for Fort. Jackson Graduation

This house is so cute and cozy!! It was perfect and we had plenty of space. The backyard was perfect for our dog as well. Would definitely stay here again if I am ever back in the area. Host was super accessible and made us feel like we could reach out if we needed anything, we didn’t have to though, everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PERFECT Stay While in Town for Son's Graduation

I homeschool my son and the program I use is based in Columbia so we had to travel to town for his graduation. From the minute we booked Phillip was friendly and responsive. The house was clean, cozy and very comfortable. The check in and check out process was seamless and Phillip was more than accommodating and welcoming to us. The street was very quiet and we felt very welcomed and safe. Would DEFINITELY recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place

This house was absolutely one of the best I've stayed at. It was so wonderfully renovated and decorated. I loved everything about it and wouldn't change a thing about the Elmwood Blue Bungalow. Phillip was fast and courteous with the couple of questions I had asked him before arriving.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you for having bus. We loved the place!

Awesome time in South Carolina
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Good location! We stayed for a concert and it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seeing Hootie and the blowfish!

So wonderful and clean and everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sigi David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Columbia sc downtown

Very convenient, pleasant and such a nice neighborhood especially this time of year. Homes are decorated for Halloween 🎃 loved staying with our host.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kailee J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

State Fair Visit

We traveled to show livestock at state fair. This house was perfect for us and our precious pups who traveled with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Korryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy with a great location

This cozy home is in a nice neighborhood. The home is comfortable for a multi-day stay with your pup. The kitchen has anything you'd want for easy to cook meals during vacation. It was also a great location to areas of Columbia and to get out for a hike in Congaree. The owner was also exceptionally easy to interact with. We'd happily stay again if we were visiting the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

Can’t say enough about how perfect Elmwood’s Blue Bungalow was! The house is adorable, clean, and very spacious! It’s pet friendly with a dog bed, toys, treats, and a small fenced in back yard. It’s 5 minutes from Vista, Five Points, and UofSC campus. We’ve stayed in multiple places in Cola, but this will always be our first choice go-to from now on.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Dog-Friendly Home and Neighborhood

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful home with our pup! Philip was an amazing hosts The house is also situated in a charming neighborhood close to fun things to do in Columbia. My pup also loved his stay and enjoyed the treats, dog bed, and toys! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

This property was better than expected! The hosts were very pleasant and the amenities were great. I will definitely be booking again just to “get away”. Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merry Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location, attractive place

Clean, well equipped kitchen, excellent bathrooms, ample hot water, comfortable bed. Parking is a bit tight and the lockpad was intermittently iffy but overall an excellent place to stay. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Saxon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house and convenient location

Property was exactly as pictured. Super convenient and roomy. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious Home in a Lovely Neighborhood

We loved our stay here! The house felt very spacious for our family of 6. It had the perfect combination of old charm and modern updates. We loved walking around the neighborhood and seeing so many Victorian homes. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing VRBO

This was an amazing VRBO. The house is actually much larger that it appears when you first pull up. It has everything you could ever need. Felt like a home away from home. House is near the Township Auditorium. We booked a concert while in town. We would without hesitation book this location in the future. Thank you very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

Stayed here due to evacuation from Augusta, Ga to obtain power, internet and cell service. I needed solace for my family and my poodle fur babies and found this home a greatly needed get away! My fur babies loved it as well as my family and was thankful that restaurants were near by! I highly recommend this Vrbo!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage!

Loved this adorable little cottage. The weather didn’t cooperate with my hiking plans but had a lovely day at the art museum and cozy reading at the cottage. Would definitely book this house again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany & Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just like home!

I loved this VRBO. The location was wonderful. The home a a beautiful and stocked with everything we could need. We didn't bring pets but they would have been right at home, too
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024