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Downtown Airbnbs in Columbia, SC

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Your next weekend getaway could be right here in Cola. 📍

Whether your style is an airport hangar loft, a grocery store turned cottage, or a downtown penthouse, chances are you can find the perfect spot without leaving the city. Grab your favorite person (or people) and plan your next staycation with this round-up of some of Cola’s most unique Airbnbs.

Artist’s getaway

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 beds + 1.5 baths
  • ~$125/night
  • Amenities: Located in the same building as the 701 Center for Contemporary Art, this loft is sure to be any art-lover’s dream. It’s equipped with a washer + dryer, brand new furniture, and a full kitchen.

Sleek penthouse

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 beds + 1 bath
  • ~$108/night
  • Amenities: This newly renovated condo is located in the heart of Five Points with free parking, memory foam mattresses + lots of natural light.

Family townhouse

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 beds + 1.5 bath
  • ~$129/night
  • Amenities: This townhouse is just 2 blocks away from Five Points and has a large kitchen area, a back patio + free parking.

Great for large groups

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  • Sleeps 16
  • 6 beds + 2 baths
  • ~$300/night
  • This house is perfect for entertaining everyone, including your fur babies. Plus, its location on the State Streets makes for a short walk to Williams-Brice.

Historic loft

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 beds + 1 bath
  • ~$122/night
  • Amenities: Located in a nationally protected historic site, this brand new apartment has great views, allows pets + offers long-term stays.

Charming home by the river

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  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 beds + 1 bath
  • ~$120/night
  • Amenities: Scandinavian inspired decor, a large fenced in backyard, and close proximity to the Congaree River will make you forget you’re staying in the city.

Upscale historic home

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  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 bed + 2.5 baths
  • ~$275/night
  • Amenities: If you’re looking to live like Southern royalty for the weekend, this house has a rain shower, high-end linens, and a wrap-around porch.

Comfy Cottontown duplex

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 beds + 1 bath
  • ~$110/night
  • Amenities: This duplex is in walking distance to Cottontown businesses + has 2 queen bedrooms. Fun fact: the home was built in the 1930s and has been owned by the same family ever since.

Refurbished hangar loft

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  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 beds + 1.5 baths
  • ~$120/night
  • Amenities: If you’re looking for an unforgettable stay, this former airplane hangar has made two appearances on HGTV. It has 11-foot ceilings, a “sky lounge” private patio + industrial-themed decor.

Cozy cottage

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 beds + 1 bath
  • ~$108/night
  • Amenities: This cottage was once the neighborhood grocery store in Earlewood Park and still has the original floors. It has a queen bedroom, full-size kitchen + large backyard.
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