Welcome to the Blue Heron Lakehouse — a stylish, peaceful, family-friendly lakefront getaway just 10 minutes from Fort Jackson! With 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, that sleeps 8, this updated home blends modern comfort with relaxed lake charm. Enjoy the lake views from the screened in porch or deck w/outdoor seating, roast s'mores from the fire pit, unwind in the fully fenced in yard, or take the kayak for a spin from the dock! There's plenty to enjoy while being close to downtown Columbia!
The Traylor Team: Homes & Hospitality; a full service real estate and short term rental team serving Columbia, SC! We love helping our guests have incredible stays in our properties and hope you can experience the difference of true Southern Hospitality by staying in one of our unique properties here in our beloved city!
✨ Lakefront Escape | Private Yard | Pet & Family Friendly ✨
4BR • 3BA • Screened Porch • Fire Pits • Kayak • Sleeps 8 + Baby
Welcome to The Blue Heron Lakehouse, your peaceful waterfront getaway in Columbia, SC! This clean, stylish, and well-equipped home is perfect for families, friend groups, and pet lovers. Whether you're here for Ft. Jackson, downtown Columbia, or pure relaxation, you’ll love the comforts of this retreat—including lake views, outdoor spaces, and modern amenities.
🛏 Bedrooms & Layout:
👑 Bedroom 1 (Upstairs Master): Queen bed, smart TV, private ensuite w/tub & shower
🌅 Bedroom 2 (Upstairs): Queen bed, desk/vanity, lake views, shared full bath
🛏 Bedroom 3 (Upstairs): Two twin beds, shared full bath
📚 Bedroom 4 (Main Level): Full bed, futon (set up as a bed), books galore, full bath
👶 Pack ’n Play provided/Always at Listing.
🏡 Home Highlights:
Screened-in porch & deck w/ outdoor dining & fire pits
Kayak provided for lake fun
Smart TV in living room & Upstairs Master Bedroom
Indoor dining table for 6
Large comfy sectional for movie nights
🍳 Kitchen Amenities:
Fully stocked! Includes fridge, stove, microwave, toaster, Keurig Duo (some pods/tea/sugar provided), spices, cookware, dishware, and more.
🧼 General Amenities:
Free WiFi
Washer & dryer
Smart lock (keyless entry)
Central heat & A/C
Towels & linens & Soap Dispensers Provided
Hair dryer
🐾 Pet-Friendly:
$75 fee for up to 2 dogs, $100 for 3
No cats or other animals
Fully fenced backyard for safe play!
🛑 Please Note:
There are stairs (2-story home)
2 exterior security cameras (parking area only)
Parking for 3–4 cars in the driveway (free)
Waterfront Property, so water safety must be used at all times.
🏘 Guesthouse Info:
A separate garage apartment on the property is occasionally rented to short- or mid-term guests. It has its own entrance and breezeway divider. Backyard is private to the main house. If you would like to rent the entire property, please let us know! We are happy to check if it is available.
📍 Great Location:
Just minutes to dining on Garner’s Ferry Rd, Starbucks, Target, Ft. Jackson, and downtown Columbia! Next door is a bird sanctuary—watch herons and more from the dock. Swim at your own risk.
KAYAKS: We have a kayak for guest use.
LIFE JACKETS: We do offer a few life jackets for adults & kids, but bring your own if you need a specific size.
Located just:
4 miles to restaurants along Garner's Ferry Rd. including Starbucks/Target/VA Medical Center
7 miles (10 minutes) to Fort Jackson
9.9 miles (12 minutes) to Williams Brice Stadium
12 miles (15-20 minutes) to the University of South Carolina
5.6 miles (17 minutes) to Colonial Life Arena
6.4 miles (19 minutes) to EdVenture Children's Museum
8.7 miles (20 minutes) to Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
29 miles (35 minutes) to Lake Murray Dam Public Park
14 miles (22 minutes) to Congaree National Park
82 miles (1hr, 15 minutes) to The Masters, Augusta, GA
Please let us know how we can serve you and make your stay in Columbia the best you've every had!
You will receive a unique code for the keyless smart lock entry! There are some stairs leading up to the front door.
We live nearby, but you won't see us in person unless there is a problem! We are available to message through the app.
By booking this property, guest will not hold host nor owner responsible for any accidents, injury, or death that occurs on this property. By booking, we take that to mean you fully read our listing description and agree to these terms and conditions and will not hold us liable for any accident, injury, or death relating to your stay.
There's a smart lock on the front door. You have the entire main house to yourself. There is a detached garage apartment that is rented out separately, but we do not give access to the backyard/dock. You just have to share a driveway. It's usually rented for month long stays, but sometimes quick shorter stays, too.
Please reach out through the app, so myself or my team can assist you!
There's a detached garage apartment that's rented on the property separately. These guests only have use of the driveway and the apartment. There's a breezeway t hat divides up the properties and it is also available to rent sometimes should you desire to rent the entire property.
In addition to federal/state/local laws, and any laws enforced by your booking app, please be mindful and respectful of the following house rules:
- NO Smoking in or on the property! This is a strictly no-smoking property. If you smoke we will charge you an additional cleaning fee plus a $100 charge for ozone remediation.
- No parties, large gatherings, or loud noises. Quiet hours are 10pm-8am
- The garage is a studio apartment which is rented as a separate Bnb. Please be respectful of your neighbor, be mindful of our parking rules, and contact us with any concerns or issues.
- No unapproved guests, unless otherwise agreed upon/given permission by host. Only the guests quoted on the stay are permitted onto the property. If you have any unapproved guests, we will charge a fee of $100/unapproved guest, and require the extra guests to vacate the premises immediately. Please approve any extra visitors with us prior to bringing them onto the property even stopping by for a few minutes as we have Code Enforcement rules to adhere by in regards to guest count.
- Guests must provide first and last names of all guests and visitors on the reservation, as well as, ages of all guests.
- No bookings under the age of 25. Anyone under the age of 25 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 25 at all times while staying on the property.
-Pet friendly with a $75 pet fee for up to 2 dogs, and $100 for 3. If you bring an unapproved pet/animal, we will charge a $100 fee for additional cleaning, and will require your pet/animal to be removed immediately. Pet fee goes towards extra deep cleaning required to free the home of any allergens for other guests. DO NOT let dogs swim in lake.
- If early check-in or late check-out are needed, please contact us no later than 7pm the day before check-in or check-out. We will try to accommodate we cannot guarantee anything. Unless otherwise agreed upon, you cannot check-in earlier than the noted check-in time and day, or check-out later than the noted check-out time and day. If you attempt to check-in earlier or stay past your check-out time without our permission, there will be an additional fee of $50/hr to pay our cleaners as they are prompt and need to be paid for their waiting time. We may also call the police for trespassing should you overstay your welcome.
- If you break/damage something, or discover something broken/damaged, please let us know
- Do not move furniture / appliances / etc.
- Do not unplug important electronics (i.e. appliances, internet, etc)
- Do not unplug, block, or tamper with exterior surveillance cameras
- Nothing but toilet paper in the toilets
- Catch & Release fishing allowed only. Do not clean fish on the property.
- Please spray all sunscreens outside and not inside the house. Sunscreen can stain fabric on furniture.
- Please don't sit on soft fabric furniture if wet from the lake.
- Guests must abide and use property water safety and wear appropriate life jackets in the water while operating boats, floats, etc.
- Do not leave children unattended at any time while on the property. There is no lifeguard on duty. Please ensure all children are supervised at all times.
- No diving or horseplay that can result in accident, injury, or death.
- Swim and play at your own risk
To be mindful of during stay: Please help us save our quilts/duvets by sleeping inside the sheets and not on top due to body oils/lotions/sunscreens leaving stains on our nicer duvets which are more expensive to replace.
Please Note: We will NOT ship ANY items left behind. Please ensure you have gathered ALL your belongs prior to checking out. We will not be held responsible for any belongings left behind.
By booking with us you agree to not hold property owner, property manager or the Traylor Team, LLC responsible for accident, injury, or death. All bookings understand that by booking and paying for their stay, they accept these terms at the time of booking for the duration and thereafter of their stay.
If you break any of these rules we may charge additional fees or file claims for damages and we reserve the right to terminate your stay without any refunds.
