At this holiday home you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Fort Jackson and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Palmetto Falls Water Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .Home features 3.5 bathrooms, a balcony and a dining area. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Columbia holiday home include University of South Carolina and Colonial Life Arena.
Sesquicentennial State Park - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
Columbia Place Mall - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Polo Road Ball Park - 6 min drive - 8.8 km
Hilton Field - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
Getting around
Columbia Station - 21 min drive
Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 3 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Golden Corral - 3 min drive
Charleys Philly Steaks - 4 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.
Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub
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!
Please note that we have exterior cameras at driveway gate, car port, front door, back corner above patio, east side of the house and back corner near driveway. Most are non-operational. Only ring cameras in carport, and front door are operational. 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.
No pets allowed. 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.
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.
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)
General
Garden
Property does not allow children
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
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
Rules
The maximum occupancy that is shown in the listing includes any and all visitors that will be at the home.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children.
Events
No events allowed
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub?
As of 11 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub on 16 Dec 2025 start from AU$1,011.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub?
No, Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Forest Lake Retreat | Backyard Sanctuary & Hot Tub?