This is simply one of the best B&B's ever. In addition to all the good points others have made, Michael uses environmentally friendly products in the house - an important plus for me since I'm allergic to many "air fresheners," dryer sheets, and other artificial perfumes. We were welcomed back like long lost friends on our recent visit - Michael... More

41 excellent ratings out of 41 reviews. Is this for real? The answer is that it's very much for real. The Columns is by far the best B&B in which we've ever stayed, and we've stayed in quite a few all over the U.S. and the British Isles. Michael and Mark are two of the nicest, most accomplished, and most... More

My family which includes 4 teenagers, ages 17-14 arrived at the bed and breakfast to a beautifully lite and exquisitley decorated home. We were welcome by Michael the innkeeper with warm hand shakes and a smile. We were shown to our 4 rooms, each more beautifully decorated than the last. Antique furniture and accessories abound, the beds were amazingly finished... More

The Columns, as previously stated, is a spectacular B&B in the quaint hamlet of Dillon, SC.. The proprietor, Michael Real, is a gifted, articulate, engaging host. All the elements of a perfect stay from food to the antique decor are present. Do not miss this unique experience.

Michael is a quintessential host. He greeted us at the door and gave us a tour of this beautiful Greek Revival Antebellum home. Michael has thought of everything to make guests feel relaxed and welcome. Every room is appointed with beautiful antiques, fine linens adorn the beds & everything is meticulously clean. Our gourmet breakfast was delicious and we enjoyed... More

On our way to Florida at the end of December 2012, my husband and I had considered staying at one if the hotels just off I-95. Dillon was a good point along the way at which to stop. Fortunately, I read reviews and I could not find one good review for any of the hotels, so I decided to look... More

You can drive from Baltimore to Hilton Head without stopping, but why would you when The Columns stands ready for rest and renewal? When we arrived we were greeted by Innkeeper Michael Real with a glass of wine and warm tour of this amazingly beautiful Southern Inn. Our evening was quiet and restful with the distant sound of a train... More

The Columns Bed and Breakfast Inn has become our "B&B of Choice" on our trips to and from Florida. We made this our "Home away from Home" after careful research to find an excellent accommodation different from the run of the mill accommodations off I-95. It is well worth the short diversion off I-95 to receive highly personalized and professional... More

I travel on business a couple times a year to Florence, SC and have had several bad experiences staying at the major chain hotels in that city so I was looking for an alternative and came across The Columns in Dillon, SC which is about 30 miles from Florence. I was traveling with two other co-workers and we all were... More