Charming, Historic 1br\/1ba Garden District Cookhouse Apartment - Vacation rental home in Charleston, SC

About this Property

• Sleeps 2
• 1 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Apartment

A luxury stay in a piece of history, The Cookhouse is a charming and chic option located in Charleston’s Garden District near Wragg Mall and its live oaks and fountain, the Charleston Museum, the Visitors’ Center, Marion Square’s Saturday Farmers’ and Crafts Market, two historic mansions open to the public (the Aiken-Rhett and Joseph Manigault Houses), the College of Charleston, the Charleston School of Law, and the nationally-recognized cuisine/entertainment district on Upper King. Within walking distance (or by complimentary trolley) are the King Street shopping area and antiques district, The Market, and numerous other historic districts.

The roomy professionally-decorated ground-floor Cookhouse unit accommodates up to four people. The unit has a queen reproduction historic rice bed, two sizable non-working fireplaces (the original kitchen and laundry rooms to the main home), accent antiques, a cavernous bathroom with granite-tiled shower, and a completely-equipped kitchen/sitting room with eating area and full-sized couch bed. The Cookhouse features a professionally-designed patio and garden and has off-street parking for 1-2 cars.

Charleston is full of history, appeal and magnificent hospitality. The Cookhouse accepts you simple access to beaches (15 mins.), historic river plantations (20 mins.), the South Carolina Aquarium, charming, diverse cuisine, and accepts you to just relax, read, nibble, and imbibe your favorite beverages in the shared garden.

Illustrated in Bernard Herman’s Townhouse: Architecture and Material Life in the Early American City 1780-1830 (2005), the Cookhouse was newly gorgeously restored following the award-winning restoration of the main John Robinson House, a historically significant Federal double home (1814) constructed by the wealthy merchant who later constructed the adjacent urban plantation now known as the Aiken-Rhett House. There is an interesting article with multiple photos on the Cookhouse restoration in Period Homes magazine (Vol. 14, No. 6, Nov. 2013), a copy of which is available in the Cookhouse.

Please note that The Cookhouse is a duplex structure located behind the main home. This listing is for the ground-floor 1br/1ba unit and there is also a second floor 1br/1ba unit above. The units are completely separate with their own private entrances and share no interior spaces. Also note that while The Cookhouse can accommodate a max of 4 people, the second bed is a full-sized couch bed in the living area.

While this is a newer listing due to a new management team taking over as hosts, this property has been a short term rental for many years with nearly 200 positive 5-star reviews from the homeowner's previous listing.

This is a entirely-licensed short term rental, City of Charleston Permit # OP2018-00221.

About the Area

Downtown Charleston, a neighborhood in Charleston, is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterfront Park and Riverfront Park, while South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center, and consider making time for USS Yorktown, a top attraction not to be missed.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips for getting the perfect vacation property experience:

How to get the best rental value:

• Reserve your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules usually become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups book their Summer vacation rentals during Winter holiday gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• To book the largest rental for your budget, we suggest booking in Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, better selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of giant crowds at local restaurants, tours, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Charleston area vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Check with your property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your group before you book.
• Property managers typically offer guests an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly costs between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Charleston area visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great information, travel guide magazines have discounts for nearby accommodations and attractions.

Make a plan and pick the right Charleston area rental home:

• Select vacation dates and max budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration you need. Charming, Historic 1br\/1ba Garden District Cookhouse Apartment has 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Charleston area vacation rental search.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is often available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, email the property manager before you reserve the vacation home. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Traveling with pets? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional fees or might be applied to your contract.
• Are you visiting for a specific event? Use a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before reserving a rental

Know before you go:

• Store the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Lock your rental home while you're away. Protect your property!
• At Check-in, make note of any damages to the property and immediately contact the property manager. Record all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome visitors bothering your peaceful neighborhood. Use the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and attractions you would have never otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• When it's time to leave, complete a walk-through to confirm you have not forget any personal items. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Property managers rely on great ratings to compel new reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your review and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.