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This Cottage is walking distance to downtown and local restaurants

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
TV
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Columbia, MO
  • Stephens College
    1 min walk
  • Columbia College
    7 min walk
  • The District Downtown Columbia
    10 min walk
  • Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional)
    18 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

This Cottage is walking distance to downtown and local restaurants

Welcome to our historic yellow cottage, updated for modern comfort in the heart of the city. Walk to Mizzou, restaurants, and shops. Whether for a game day, exploring, or relaxation, we're delighted to host you in Columbia's history. Your memorable stay starts here. Enjoy!
Guest access
The entire property
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Stephens College. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and living room
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Steps from Stephens College and 7 minutes on foot from Columbia College

Property manager

Clayton Littrell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

This Cottage is walking distance to downtown and local restaurants Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house.
Easy walk to downtown, restaurants and the campus. We were in town to visit our daughter. When she was at work we enjoyed the easy access to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Short Stay
My family and I rented from Clayton in early October so we could visit Columbia and check out the campuses around the city. The house was great, clean, inviting, and had everything you need. Unfortunately, do to me beginning to feel under the weather, we ended up leaving the same night we arrived. Nothing on the owners end, completely because I wasn't feeling my best, so we chose to go home. We did love the proximity of the cottage location! It was walkable to downtown and many restaurants and shops. I just wish we had gotten to stay the entire weekend. We would definitely love to go back if we ever make it back to Columbia!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage close to entertainment.
We came with some friends for Homecoming weekend. The house was perfect for us and close to downtown by car or Uber. Walking distance to Logboat Brewery and Ozark Mountain Biscuits.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and clean
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mom's Weekend at MU
We really enjoyed the design details in this cottage. What a cute place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaley, Osage Beach

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this little cottage was so perfect! You can really tell they put thought into the things that they supply it with. I will definitely be looking forward to booking my next stay with them!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R., Ogden, IA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great close to college location
Just one night for us, but the location was perfect, so close to the college. The property is clearly a work in progress. Inside was clean and well appointed, very comfortable! If I had a concern, it would be that the bath tub is a bit fussy, and getting in and out was a big step which was ok for me, but those bigger than me or less mobile will have issues. Just so others are aware ... We enjoyed our stay, and I have niece that is going to be there for several years of college, and we will stay here again if available when we visit!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine Cottage is great!
I had a quick trip to Columbia and needed a centrally located place to stay the night. The house was ideal for what I needed. Cute and well kept, and close to everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Space in a busy City
The Cottage's location was close to everything. It was easy to access. Although the cottage is on a busy street, once inside, you enter a quiet cozy get-away. The best of both worlds. When we arrived our dog had a bed ready, fresh water bowls full and puppy treats. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, dog friendly
Had a great stay at The Sunshine cottage. It’s a cute old home with recent updates. Beds were comfortable - 1 king bedroom and 1 queen bedroom. The house is close to arcade district, colleges and downtown. Really liked eating at Ozark mountain biscuits - could walk there. We had our dog with us and it was very comfortable for her, there was a dog bed, dog bowls, little backyard where we could take her out, even poop bags and a doggy treat. I felt very comfortable walking her in the neighborhood too. It is on a busy road, but quieted down later at night and we slept great. I do have a white noise machine that always helps. The tub is a bit tall, and since I’m short it was a little hard to get in and out of. Easy check in, quick communication- it was a great place to stay for us and we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean property
Very communicative and easy check-in and out process. Was a great place to rest during a long drive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Adorable house and a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint little cottage
We absolutely loved our stay at the Sunshine Cottage. Our hosts were extremely accommodating and went above and beyond for us. Everything was well-kept and so cute and clean! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023