Discover The Vestry on Read - Family-Friendly Retreat | House in Columbia, SC

Welcome to #TheVestryOnRead, a former church that has been converted to a stunning 5 unit building, unlike anything else in our wonderful city! Each unit is entirely unique, with it’s own style and mood from Art Deco, to MCM, to Steam Punk. This unit offers:
★ Private Access to the Whole Property!
★ 3 King Beds, 6 Queen Beds, 7 Twin Beds + 2 Sofa Beds
★ SmartTVs & Fully Stocked Kitchens in ALL units
★ Family Friendly w/ Board Games
★ Lobby Area
★ Multiple Photo Op Locations
★ Private Parking
When renting this whole space listing, you get private access to all 5 units in #TheVestryOnRead! This is the perfect location to host your wedding / wedding party, family reunion, company event & any other social or formal gathering! Prior to confirming your reservation, we kindly request that you contact us. Sharing some details about your event will help us ensure that The Vestry is a perfect fit for your needs.
Each unit has a unique theme for an experience like no other! When you rent the whole unit, you get private access to the lobby area where you can take pictures and utilize the space to its fullest. We have tables stored away that can be used during your event as well as multiple murals that provide the perfect photo opportunity!
Where you'll sleep:
The Sherlock
☆ 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Sleeps 7)
☆ Bedroom 1 (Primary) - King Bed (downstairs)
☆ Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed (upstairs)
☆ Common Area - Queen Bed w/ Twin Trundle (upstairs)
The Sherlock has a shared door that can be used to access the Watson unit. If your guests do not wish to utilize this feature, the doors lock from both units to ensure privacy in each side.
The Watson
☆ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (Sleeps 4)
☆ Bedroom 1 (Primary) - Queen Bed (upstairs)
☆ Common Area - Full Sofa Bed (downstairs)
The Alchemist
☆ 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms (Sleeps 10)
☆ Bedroom 1 (Primary) - King Bed w/ ensuite (downstairs)
☆ Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed (downstairs)
☆ Bedroom 3 - 2 Full Beds (upstairs)
☆ Common Area - Twin Daybed w/ Twin Trundle (upstairs)
The Gypsy
☆ 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms (Sleeps 8)
☆ Bedroom 1 (Primary) - King Bed w/ ensuite (downstairs)
☆ Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed (downstairs)
☆ Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin Beds (upstairs)
☆ Common Area - 2 Twin Beds (upstairs)
The Gypsy has a shared door that can be used to access the Carraway unit. If your guests do not wish to utilize this feature, the doors lock from both units to ensure privacy in each side.
The Carraway
☆ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (Sleeps 4)
☆ Bedroom 1 (Primary) - Queen Bed (upstairs)
☆ Common Area - Full Sofa Bed (downstairs)
What you'll enjoy about The Vestry on Read:
☆ Family Friendly with Pack n Play & Highchair (upon request)
☆ Fast Wifi
☆ Locally roasted coffee (drip coffee maker)
☆ Starter Supplies
☆ High quality bedding
☆ Tables and Chairs to be used for your event
☆ Multiple Photo Opportunities
☆ 5 Separate units to accommodate your whole party
☆ Driveway Parking
☆ Private Lobby Area
“The place looks amazing! But how far away is it from where I want to go?” -So glad you asked!
Driving times:
☆ Downtown / USC – 7 minutes
☆ Williams Brice Stadium - 13 minutes
☆ Riverbanks – 9 minutes
☆ Fort Jackson – 11 minutes
☆ CAE - 21 minutes
☆ Lake Murray – 23 minutes
☆ Congaree National Park – 35 minutes
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Guests have private access to the entire unit.
This is an up and coming neighborhood being redeveloped by the City of Columbia. Like many historic neighborhoods, there are some homes with deferred maintenance among the new construction. But no worries, this neighborhood is completely safe and minutes from anywhere you want to be. We provide an attached parking lot, with overflow parking in the adjacent lot belonging to the neighboring church.
Centrally located, #TheVestryOnRead is only minutes to the University of South Carolina campus, Williams-Brice Stadium, South Carolina State House, and Fort Jackson.
There is a security camera in the lobby area overlooking the main lobby.
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 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 in order 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 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.
Pets must be approved in advance. We charge a pet fee for up to 2 pets at all of 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.
If the property is left in an unusually dirty condition that requires deep cleaning beyond our standard turnover, an additional fee will be charged to cover the extra housekeeping costs.
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.

Discover The Vestry on Read - Family-Friendly Retreat is located in Columbia. Discover The Vestry on Read - Family-Friendly Retreat provides accommodation, featuring Entertainment, Internet, Laundry, among other amenities. This House features Entertainment, Internet, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Discover The Vestry on Read - Family-Friendly Retreat has 10 Bedrooms , 10 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 16 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Columbia has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Columbia, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.