Alchemist @ The Vestry on Read

Entire rental unit in Columbia, South Carolina

  1. 10 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 3 baths
Rated 4.79 out of 5 stars.82 reviews
Hosted by Wendy
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the keypad.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.

At-home coffee

Start your morning right with the drip coffee maker.
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 Mid Century Modern, to Steam Punk. This unit offers:

★ 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Full Beds + 2 Twin Beds
★ Fast Wifi
★ Family Friendly w/ Board Games
★ Shared Lobby Area
★ Private Parking
★ 2 Miles to Downtown / USC
★ 12 Miles to Ft. Jackson

The space
The Alchemist is all mid century charm and the closest you’ll ever get to staying in Don Draper’s California bungalow. The paint schemes, teak furniture and recessed baseboards in this two story loft are just groovy.

Guests arriving before check-in can unwind in our shared lobby, complete with complimentary coffee and ample space for catching up on work or virtual meetings. 

Where you’ll sleep:
☆ 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)

What you’ll enjoy about this Vestry room:
☆ Fast Wifi
☆ Locally roasted coffee (drip coffee maker)
☆ Starter Supplies
☆ High quality bedding
☆ Driveway Parking
☆ Shared 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

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.

Permit # STRN-003930-08-2023

Guest access
Guests have everything listed in the Alchemist unit, along with the shared lobby.

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
TV

5 nights in Columbia

Oct 1, 2023 - Oct 6, 2023

4.79 out of 5 stars from 82 reviews

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 84% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 13% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 2% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

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.

Meet your host

Superhost
10532 reviews
4.79 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: Clemson
I offer thoughtfully curated rental units for short-term leases, short-term rental property management, and design services. I take pride in transforming properties with unique character into sensitively modern and comfortable homes. My mission is to breathe new life into neglected and forgotten houses, providing guests with short-term accommodations they'll happily call home and never want to leave.

Wendy is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm