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'Cottage by the Pond' on Gorgeous Expansive Estate

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Ridgeway, South Carolina
  • Lake Wateree
    12 min drive
  • Village at Sandhill Mall
    36 min drive
  • Fort Jackson
    42 min drive
  • Sumter, SC (SSC-Shaw Air Force Base)
    50 min drive

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About the area

Ridgeway

When you stay at this cottage in Ridgeway, you'll be on the waterfront and 12 minutes by car from Lake Wateree. .This family-friendly cottage is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from West Wateree Park and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Woodward Park.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Wateree - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Lake Wateree State Park - 29 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Village at Sandhill Mall - 36 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Fort Jackson - 42 min drive - 49.8 km
  • University of South Carolina - 51 min drive - 58.8 km

Getting around

  • Camden Station - 21 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Retreat at Lake Wateree - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Windmill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Green Hill Restaurant Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fireplace Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Waters Edge - ‬14 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.

'Cottage by the Pond' on Gorgeous Expansive Estate

Experience southern hospitality at this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental. The 'Cottage by the Pond' is the ultimate escape for travelers looking for fun right out their door. Sip your morning coffee under the gazebo at the water's edge, swim in the luxury outdoor pool when the day warms up, or pedal-boat to the middle of one of 3 ponds for fishing and serenity. For those looking to venture out, the town of Camden is only 12 miles away, boasting historical sites and antique shopping!

-- THE PROPERTY --

3 Fishing Ponds | Free WiFi | 2,500 Sq Ft | Sports Fishing Off the Dock

You won't have to travel far for fun when you book a stay at this estate, perfect for families looking for a worry-free retreat.

Bedroom 1: King Bed, Twin Sleeper Sofa | Bedroom 2: Full Bed, 4 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Mattress | Living Room: Full Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: 2 Full Air Mattresses, 1 Chair Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: 300-acre estate, 13-acre pond, seasonal outdoor pool (open April 30th), pool lounge chairs, screened-in porch, patio furniture & outdoor dining area, gas grill (propane provided), 2 pedal boats, ping pong table, corn hole boards w/ bags, badmiton setup and rackets (upon request), croquet set, lacrosse sticks w/ balls, soccer ball, fire pit, dock, lakefront views, gazebo, marshmallow forks, life vests (all sizes from infants to adults), outdoor restroom
INDOOR LIVING: TV w/ DVD player, 2 dining tables, ceiling fans, assorted movies, games, kids toys
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, toaster oven, Keurig & Mr. Coffee Pot coffee makers (coffee not provided), toaster, microwave, blender, ice maker, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Central heating & air conditioning, washer & dryer, linens, towels, free WiFi
FAQ: Exterior security cameras, shared amenities w/ on-site rental, pool depth (15')
ACCESSIBILITY: Multi-level home, stairs required to access, step-free entry
PARKING: Ample parking

-- THE LOCATION --

HISTORY: Camden Archives & Museum (12.8 miles), Quaker Cemetery (13.2 miles), Camden Revolutionary War Site (13.6 miles), Battle of Camden National Historic Landmark (19.1 miles), South Carolina Railroad Museum (23.5 miles)
ANTIQUE SHOPPING: Menagerie Antiques (12.7 miles), Camden Antiques Market (12.9 miles), Antique Barn Mall (13.0 miles), Heritage Antique Mall (13.3 miles), Ivy House Antique Mall (17.0 miles),
LOCAL EATERIES: Leo's Chicken Wings (9.4 miles), Rush's (10.6 miles), Salud Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Lounge (12.8 miles), Haile Street Grill (13.8 miles), Fatz Cafe (14.6 miles)
NEARBY TOWNS: Lugoff (9.0 miles), Camden (12.7 miles), Blythewood (16.8 miles), Columbia (38.2 miles), Rock Hill (58.5 miles), Charlotte (82.1 miles)
AIRPORT: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (48.2 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This multi-level home offers step-free entry but requires stairs to access the 2nd floor
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site and another bookable vacation rental is on-site, with some shared amenities including the pool, ponds, and pedal boats
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras, located above the front gate and pool equipment room, all facing outward. They do not look into interior spaces
- NOTE: The private pool is seasonal. It will be available to guests starting on April 30th
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a private pool. There's a private furnished balcony/patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Ping pong table
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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'Cottage by the Pond' on Gorgeous Expansive Estate Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 20 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time to unplug
We had a wonderful time. We all enjoyed this simple, yet peaceful vacation. It was perfect to unplug and enjoy our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Loved the place would love to go back and stay in summer
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage by the pond!!!
Absolutely amazing!!! We loved every minute of it!!! Very peaceful and relaxing!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shayna D., Newberry

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful
I dont even know how to start. The owners was very nice and very understanding!! They allow more people to enjoy the property with me! She was there every second of the way to help me make my stay perfect and relaxed! I mean she very reasonable just be honest and you will be on the goodside of them. They allow me to treat the home like it was very own. They didnt make me feel uncomfortable at all... i mean im so happy i met them and want to book here in the near future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on Earth
Cant say enough good things about our stay. Angelina and Sam made us feel like family and made sure we had anything we needed. The comfort of the cottage is so peaceful we extended our stay and did not wish to leave. Swimming in the pool was very enjoyable, they even supply several floaties for our son and life vest. The fishing I may add is the best, a good supply of Bass and Bream that will not disappoint anyone willing to try their luck. Paddle boats and a small fishing boat tied at the dock for our use made fun on the lake possible. My favorite was to sit on the back screened in patio drinking coffee and taking the peaceful beauty of the property in setting my mind and thoughts at ease. We will definitely return here and do it again. Thank you so much Sam and Angelina.....
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Sumter, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Location
Location was far more gorgeous than the pictures show! We loved our stay. Mr Sam, the owner is very nice. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

India F., North Charleston

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was very relaxing
We enjoyed your property. It was very pleasant and peaceful we enjoyed the petal boats. And the owners were very nice and helpful to all of our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paige N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Own Piece of Private Heaven!
What an amazing experience, I don't even know where to begin! Driving onto the property was breathtaking, you crest a hill and BAM gorgeous right on the pond. The owner was very kind and accommodating to any of our needs. She gives you a tour and then you are on your own to enjoy the beauty and serenity. We stayed with 5 adults and 3 children and could not get enough. The pool was refreshing, ping pong was a blast, the pond and john boat was a lot of fun. We couldn't have asked for a better time and a better host! Thank you for allowing us to have this memory! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

michael t.

Disappointed/Was not ready
We wanted warm place with private pool and private fishing. Pool not open or even getting ready to be...paddle boat and fishing boat BOTH broken.. Also it said sauna ,didnt see it ,so assuming it wasn't ready either. No wifi or tv ..Not alot of privacy, their house is so close ,when we tried to sit out in sun,we had company..Do not get me wrong the people were so nice ,the bedding and linens were clean..We had to leave early,due to home issues ,but they patched the paddle boat and was trying to fix fishing boat.

4/10 Poor

Terry T.

Read this
This is a very pretty location. If you can get past everything else, it’s a decent place. To start with, I usually don’t review many places, but I felt compelled to pass this info on. When the owner writes to contact her to arrange a meeting to a key and tour, she won’t respond. I was so stressed I called the agency. They could not get ahold of her and were rebooking me. Less then 45 minutes before arrival she finally called back. She lives on property so don’t worry, she’s there. When she says bring paper products, that means less than 1 flush worth of toilet paper, no trash bags, very few paper towels. It it’s something you expect to use at a rental, bring it. There was everything you need in the kitchen besides knives and cookie sheets. It’s a rustic cabin, with lots of antique dusty stuff. Make sure if it’s winter, you bring extra layers in the downstairs, you will need them. But upstairs where you sleep will be nice and warm. No matter how you adjust the thermostat. There are lots of geese. Make sure to wear shoes and watch where you sit. The faucets drip all night and yep the fans squeak. There are window and portable Ac units just an FYI. The lighting is pour for family activities and the tv is an antique, utilizing DVD player. If you can deal with that it looks like a nice place for an outdoor weekend. The owners did leave you alone and understood your privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nayelli C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!!
We had a great time!! Location and place were exactly what I Imagine. Its the perfect place to get away, relax and enjoy family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Jean R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs some TLC
We enjoyed the weekend. The home needs a good cleaning. I cleaned the ceiling fans which hadn't been touched in ages. The home only has window AC units which are loud and in need of a cleaning. We cleaned up many spiders and webs in the home. The screened porch is ripped and we had to buy hornet/wasp spray to kill the bugs. The ping pong table was a lot of Fun but had been well loved. Paddles are falling apart. The pool was very nice but needs a good cleaning and resurfacing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had an amazing time at the cottage and look forward to going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and serene
Great place for large group and the pool is majestic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Celestine L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible
This booking was canceled 1 hr before I arrived to this property. To make things worst it was my birthday. The owner said that vrbo/ evolve over booked her and that, then she had a family death. Like she couldn't decide what story line she wanted to use. I traveled all the way there only to get turned around and treated that way. I didn't know what to do.. We end up getting a hotel because we didnt have any where to go. This booking site also is horrible because No One can help you when u in need only threw email. It took me almost 2hrs to just talk to someone.... So to sum it up... I wouldn't book here if u have plans. This was a major let down.. And I believe there was people stay in our spot for the weekend...Sad story I never cried so hard in my life on my birthday.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

lisa b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage by the Pond
The Cottage by the Pond sits on a beautiful piece of property. The hospitality shown by Mrs. Angelina was superb. My family and I really enjoyed each moment spent in the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Teresa S.

This was by far the worst experience I have ever had. It has me questioning every using vrbo again.
The instruction were to contact the property owner before arriving, which I did. There was a note on the confirmation that if the guest count did not match the reservation there would be an additional charge of a hundred dollaars. I informed the owner before leaving home that I wanted to bring along 2 additional guests, my brothers 18 and 24 month old grandchildren and inquired about the additional charge. I was told not to worry about it. That we would discuss upon arrival if needed. I confirmed that my reservation was for 8 adults and 2 children. She indicated that the information that she received from Evolve, the property manager, was for 6 adults and 2 children. I assured her that there was an error and she said that she would verify her information. Upon arrival, the property owner was at the property cleaning the pool. She immediately inquired about the additional $100 fee, so I wrote her a check. She then started wandering around the property questioning my guests. She informed me that we should make sure that no one "pees in the pool" and stated tat the rental was not for an "event." I informed her that there was not an even planned, however the purpose of the rental was to celebrate my birthday. She said that there was not a problem, but immediately started grilling me about the number of people that would be at the property. I had toshow her my email from Evolve. That night, we called because there were bats coming out of the chimney and flying around inside of the unit. She came down and placed a door screen across the opening of the chimney. Apparently, the next day she called Evolve to have us evicted siting a violation of the agreement. An email was sent by Evolve, however due to poor reception, I did not see the email on my phone. The evening before we were scheduled to leave, she was again on the property at the pool. I struck up a conversation and she was immediately combative and rude. She informed me that "we" were not what she expected. I asked if there was any damage or problems, she said no everything seemed to be in tact, but that was not the issue. I eventually saw the email and called Evolve. They said that it is entirely up to the property owner to decide to evict. They said if I had seen the email earlier, I would have been required to leave the property, with no refund of any type. I was also informed that I should not have paid anything directly to the property owner. My advice - STAY AWAY FROM THIS PROPERT
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Molly C.

Once we got settled in...
The owner, very friendly, greeted me and showed me around the property. Connecting to WIFI took some time. The compressor was out on the A/C. She did have fans on to help with air circulation. The pool had been closed down for the summer. She worked hard to get the pool open for future guests, but too late for us to enjoy. The kennel (which we paid extra for) was pretty far away from the cottage and very close to the chicken coop. She requested to meet our dogs, then offered to let them stay in the laundry room. As I mentioned, once we settled in, we enjoyed the beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017