Clean, Private Guesthouse-9 min. to Downtown Charleston, 15 min. to FollyBeach! - Vacation rental home in Charleston, SC

About this Property

• Sleeps 4
• 2 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Guest house
• Approximately 600 square feet

Welcome to your home away from home! This guest home private, with it's own entrance, and is attached to our home. We newly re-decorated the place. It sleeps 4, with 2 in the queen bed, and 2 on the queen couch bed. We provide WiFi, toiletries, linens & towels, clothes iron, hair dryer, full kitchen, beach essentials, coffee & tea. Watch waterfowl while sitting by the serene backyard creek, or go on an adventure to Folly or downtown.

Centrally located for your beach hideaway, or business trip. James Island is close to everything, and very painless to get to.

Please note, our dining room shares a wall with the guesthouse bedroom. We never hear our guests, but guests do hear my four kids occasionally, during daytime hours. If you are not ok with this, you may want to stay somewhere else. If hearing kids play is ok with you, I guarantee you will adore the comfort, decor, additional touches, location, and cleanliness of our place.

In addition to the bedroom, full bath, full kitchen, and living room, our backyard is a amazing place to hang out. We have huge picnic table, a gas grille, a basketball hoop, a enormous garden, and a fire pit. So much to appreciate as you are waterfront. You are even welcome to fish in the waterway (catch & release), or use our canoe for a jaunt down the estuary.

We have a intelligent TV with many apps to savor.

If a need for a washer or dryer arises, please just let me know, and we will work something out so that you may use our laundry room.

We can only accommodate two guest cars. We give you a code to enter on the keypad a few days before you arrive. You can check in anytime after 3pm. We charge a $50 early check-in/late check-out fee, and can only guarantee we can accommodate it on the day of arrival/check out.

We appreciate interacting with our guests, but we also respect privacy when guests want to be alone. We are always available by text, phone, or a knock on the door for any needs or questions you have. We are a homeschooling family, so my kids are often home, and adore making conversation with others in the backyard. They can also respect your privacy, if that's what you prefer. It's all up to you.

No smoking, drugs, or events.

There is a creek behind our home. If you let your kids into our backyard, please be aware that the creek is attached, and be water safe.

We like to turn the WiFi off while we sleep. It will be off from about midnight to 6am (it is on a timer). If you would prefer to have it on during those hours, please just text me, and I’m happy to accommodate.

We have a modest, hypoallergenic dog, an indoor cat, and a tiny, indoor bunny, whom you may occasionally see my kids holding outside. All our family pets are peaceful and friendly, and you are welcome to pet them. We also have some laying hens, whom you will see complimentary ranging around the backyard.

My teenage daughter is a Certified Safe Sitter babysitter, and is available to babysit, should you need a sitter while you're here. Please message me if you will need her services.

We provide a bag of beach essentials, which includes beach towels, an umbrella, beach chairs (4), and sunscreen, which you are welcome to use during your stay. Does not include snorkeling gear.

If you are bringing an infant and you practice Cry-It-Out, please don’t book our place. While we’ve sound-proofed the walls, we have, on occasion, heard babies crying in the bedroom, and it is upsetting for my kids to hear. This is not a judgement on your parenting choices, but just a request that you don’t do it in our home. Thank you.

We are centrally located on James Island, about 10 mins. from Downtown Charleston, 15 to Folly Beach, close to historical landmarks, eateries, museums, plantations, and tons of fun things to do. The closest beach is about five mins. down the road. We are close to stores, museums, eateries, and entertainment. There is a grocery store one block away (with a Starbucks inside).

One thing to note: We are on a busy street. Please do not book if being on a busy street will bother you, as there is nothing we can do to change this, and bad reviews are unfair based on our location. Most of our negative reviews have been because of the busy street, which we cannot control. All we can do is be very clear about it, and request that because our guests know this before booking, that they do not leave a negative review based on something we cannot control or change. Thank you for your understanding with this. Most of our guests have given us glowing reviews "The best place I've stayed in for my entire 3,000 mile road trip," etc. I promise you will appreciate our place, including our peaceful and serene backyard. But if busy streets are an issue, please don't book our place.

Uber or Lyft are your best bet if you don’t bring a car. It is about a $10 Uber ride to downtown. Feel complimentary to use our grass to turn your car around on. Being on a busy street, it’s easier to pull onto the street when facing forward.

About the Area

Located in Charleston, this guesthouse is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterfront Park and popular attractions include South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point. Traveling with kids? Consider Charleston Museum, or check out an event or a game at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the perfect vacation rental experience:

Finding the best rental home value:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in Charleston. Reserve your rental home in Fall or Spring to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowds.
• In the Charleston area area, The sooner your group can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation rentals are reserved early. Reserving your vacation rental up to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation home.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host if your group qualifies for a special rate.
• Property managers usually offer their guests an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local Charleston area visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitor guide magazines have coupons for nearby tours, shops, and attractions.

Planning and picking the bestvacation home:

• Select your vacation dates and spending budget.
• Decide how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. Clean, Private Guesthouse-9 min. to Downtown Charleston, 15 min. to FollyBeach! has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is generally available online. Otherwise, reach out to the property manager before booking your rental. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds. You will need to establish what is suitable for your vacation group.
• Are you looking for special amenities? Most rental websites include search filters for amenities. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental
• Some properties allow pets, but others do not. Acceptable types of pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and added fees may apply. Ask the host about allowable pet guidelines before booking.

Considerations for your stay:

• Add the property manager's contact info to your phone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Note any issues with the property at check in, and immediately e-mail them to the property manager. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that can be useful if a dispute arises.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, elevator or thermostat. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent lots of difficulties.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You'll magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are often a terrific resource to find the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can frequently help. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Lock your rental while you're out and about. Keep your property safe!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, take a walk through the rental property to reconfirm you've collected all personal items. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Remember to leave a review! Property managers rely on excellent feedback to stimulate new reservations. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other families will appreciate that you share your experience find their best vacation home. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.