Taylor Rentals

Magnolia – Guest Handbook

1021 Melody Dr, West Columbia, SC 29169

Welcome! Thank you for staying with Taylor Rentals. This handbook covers everything you need during your stay.

Arriving

  • Check-in: after 4:00 PM. Checkout: by 11:00 AM.
  • Getting here: From I-26, take Exit 110 onto US-378 (Sunset Blvd) toward Lexington Medical Center. At the first light, turn left onto Harbor Dr. Go about two blocks, turn right onto Oakwood Dr, then left onto Melody Dr. It's the third home on the left.
  • Parking: room for 4 cars in the driveway, which is just after the mailboxes. Large vehicles can park directly in front of the house along the road if needed.
  • Front door: Yale smart lock. Your code arrives in a separate message a day or two before you arrive. Touch the Yale logo, enter your code, then press ✓. To lock, hold the Yale logo for one second.
  • Please ring the doorbell camera when you arrive and when you leave, so we have your check-in and checkout times.

The home

  • Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms with queen beds. Sleeps up to 6.
  • Bathrooms: 2 full baths. The guest bath has a cast iron tub; the master bath has a shower stall.
  • Kitchen: full kitchen with a Keurig K-Duo coffee maker (K-Cup pods for a single cup, or ground coffee for a full carafe). There's no dishwasher.
  • Washer and dryer: in the laundry room off the kitchen, beside the back door.
  • Wi-Fi: network name and password are in your arrival message.

TVs

Two Samsung Crystal UHD 4K smart TVs, in the living room and the master bedroom.

  • Turn on or off: press the power button on the remote.
  • Streaming apps: press the Home button. Please sign in with your own accounts, and sign out before you leave.
  • Volume and channels: push the volume rocker up or down; press it in to mute. Use the channel rocker the same way.
  • Voice control: press and hold the microphone button, say what you want, then let go.
  • Remote not working? Point it at the TV and hold Return and Play/Pause together for about 3 seconds.

Heating and air (Honeywell thermostat)

  • Change the temperature: use the up and down arrows on the main screen. Your change lasts until the "Hold Until" time shown.
  • Heat or cool: touch MODE, choose Heat or Cool, then touch Done.
  • Fan: touch FAN, choose Automatic or On, then touch Done.
  • Back to normal: touch Cancel Hold.

Pets

  • Up to two pets per stay; please add them when you book.
  • The yard isn't fenced, so please keep pets on a leash outside and pick up after them. Many neighbors walk their pets on the surrounding property.
  • Aggressive breeds, such as Pit Bulls, aren't allowed. Service animals are always welcome, at no charge.

The neighborhood

The homes around you are a quiet community of retired residents. You're welcome to walk the surrounding property, which we also own. Please drive slowly and keep noise down.

House Rules

Please read the full House Rules, or the rules in the listing on the site you booked with. The main ones:

  • No parties or gatherings, and no smoking or vaping anywhere on the property.
  • Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM. Noise levels are monitored.
  • Only registered guests may stay or visit.
  • Outdoor security cameras, including the video doorbell, are in use. There are no cameras inside.

Trash

The trash bin is at the rear entrance. Please bag all trash.

Checkout

  • Checkout is by 11:00 AM. Late checkout must be approved in advance, and no later than 1:00 PM.
  • Take your belongings, lock the door, and ring the doorbell on your way out.
  • Optional but appreciated: rinse dishes, start a load of used towels, and put trash in the outdoor can.

Emergencies and repairs

  • Emergencies: call 911. Nearest hospital: Lexington Medical Center, 3 blocks away on US-378.
  • Main water shut-off: in the laundry room, to the left of the washer.
  • Power out, whole house dark: check whether neighbors have power too. If it's a wider outage, please let us know.
  • Power out, only part of the house: the breaker box is in the closet of the front yellow guest bedroom. Check for a switch that has flipped to the middle or OFF position, and push it fully OFF, then back ON. If it trips again, leave it off and contact us.
  • Something broken, or need help? First: Jenny, (803) 479-8995 or [email protected]. Backup: Neal, (803) 413-5353.

Nearby

  • Riverbanks Zoo & Garden: about 4 miles.
  • Fort Jackson: about 20 minutes.
  • Congaree National Park: about 25 minutes.
  • See our Area Guide for restaurants and things to do.