Hartsville is a compact, friendly small city with a walkable downtown, local restaurants, arts and parks and a university presence (Coker University) that brings events and cultural energy — an easy, lower-cost place that’s comfortable for multi-week stays.
You’re an easy drive from larger hubs for weekend options or specialty needs: Florence is about 24 miles away with bigger shopping, hospitals and an airport, and Columbia is roughly 70 miles away for museums, nightlife and major services.