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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
Dining
Hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Charleston, SC
  • Popular LocationPort of Charleston Cruise Terminal3 min walk
  • Popular LocationCharleston City Market3 min walk
  • Popular LocationWaterfront Park3 min walk
  • AirportCharleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)21 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 5
2000 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    Common area
      1 twin/single bed
      1 sleep sofa/futon

    Room options

    About the neighborhood

    Charleston

    Charleston Historic District stay.A stay at this Charleston Historic District condo places you steps from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and a 5-minute walk from Charleston City Market. College of Charleston and Waterfront Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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    What's nearby

    • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 3 min walk
    • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk
    • Waterfront Park - 3 min walk
    • College of Charleston - 11 min walk
    • South Carolina Aquarium - 19 min walk

    Getting around

    • Charleston Station - 16 min drive
    • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 20 min drive

    Restaurants

    • Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar - 5 min walk
    • Henry's House - 4 min walk
    • Church and Union Charleston - 4 min walk
    • Bumpa's - 3 min walk
    • Charleston Crab House - 3 min walk

    About this property

    Entire place

    You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

    Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC

    195 East Bay

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    Make this loft your home base to explore historic Charleston's southern charms and prepare for a thrilling escapade! Featuring hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, a sofa bed, and a lofted bedroom, 195 East Bay is the definition of comfort and convenience. Channel your inner chef and let your creativity flow in the well-equipped kitchen - treat your guests to mouth-watering meals, and you'll be the star of your group. Then, cozy up on the couch and read a good book, catch up with emails using the free WiFi, or watch TV. No matter how you decide to spend your afternoon, this home away from home is equipped to provide the best lodging experience for you all.

    You'll be located on East Bay Street, within walking distance of Charleston's most widely acclaimed bars and restaurants. One of the peninsula's most visited parks is Joe Riley Waterfront Park, roughly 350 yards away. It offers incredible views of Charleston harbor, family-size swings, picnicking and sunbathing areas, two large fountains, and free WiFi. History buffs will have a blast! Downtown Charleston offers a plethora of great museums, art galleries, and historical landmarks to help you get a better understanding of the history of the city.

    THINGS TO KNOW
    The bedroom and bathroom are at the top of a spiral staircase.
    This vacation rental does not provide access to a washer/dryer.
    This home is inside the Lodge Alley Inn.
    This property is managed by Vacasa South Carolina LLC.

    Parking notes: No parking available.

    This rental is located on floor 2.



    Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
    More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

    Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

    City/town permit number: BL002865-04-2016

    Property manager

    Vacasa of South Carolina

    Languages

    English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

    Property amenities

    Internet

    • Available in the condo: Internet access

    Kitchen

    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    • Dishwasher
    • Ice maker
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
    • Stovetop
    • Toaster

    Bedrooms

    • Bedroom
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Sofa bed

    Bathroom

    • 1 bathroom
    • Hair dryer
    • Towels provided

    Living spaces

    • Living room
    • Separate dining area

    Entertainment

    • DVD player
    • Games
    • TV

    Laundry

    • Coin laundry

    Comfort

    • Air conditioning

    Pets

    • No pets allowed

    Suitability/Accessibility

    • Elevator
    • Smoke-free property
    • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

    Services and conveniences

    • Iron/ironing board

    Location highlights

    • In the city center
    • Near a hospital
    • Near an outlet shopping mall

    Safety features

    • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
    • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
    • First aid kit
    • Fire extinguisher

    General

    • 1 unit
    • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    Contactless check-in available
    Minimum check-in age: 21

    Check-out

    Check-out before 10:00 AM

    Special check-in instructions

    You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

    Pets

    • No pets allowed

    Children and extra beds

    • Children are welcome.

    Important information

    You need to know

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
    Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
    Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
    This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
    Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
    A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
    Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
      This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

    Property is also known as

    Vrbo Property
    47424

    Frequently asked questions

    How close is Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC to the airport?

    This condo is 12.9 mi (20-min drive) away from the Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

    Does Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC have an airport shuttle?

    Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

    How close is Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC to the beach?

    This condo is 10.9 mi (21-min drive) from Isle of Palms Beach and 11.6 mi (23-min drive) from Front Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

    Does Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC offer free breakfast?

    This condo does not offer free breakfast.

    Is there a casino at Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC?

    No, there is no casino at this condo.

    What time is check-in at Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC?

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

    Is there free parking at Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC?

    Free parking is not available at this condo.

    Does Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC have a pool?

    This condo does not have a pool.

    Does Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC have a spa?

    There are no spa services available at this condo.

    How close is Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC to downtown Charleston?

    This condo is 0.3 mi away from Charleston.

    Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC Reviews

    Reviews

    9.6

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 42 reviews" "
    Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews" "
    Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews" "
    Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

    9.6/10

    Cleanliness

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    William W.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Great stay
    We very much enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect, and the hosts were responsive. We would definitely stay here again.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Jessica B.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Worth jt
    Great location, very clean.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Melinda T.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Great Location
    Great Location
    Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

    8/10 Good

    Heather N.

    Great location!
    Location near the market was ideal. We were touring the College of Charleston and this location gave us a great base near the market house and so many restaurants. Could easily walk up to campus. Had a fantastic dinner right around the corner at Pearlz and a fabulous breakfast at Harkin. The condo was pretty good. The stars I gave are for the location and the natural light in the condo. That said, the fold out couch bed was so uncomfortable and warped that it was unusable. When we unfolded it some belongings from previous renters fell out. Had to contact manager to get additional bedsheets as not enough were provided for the day bed and couch. As previously mentioned in other reviews, the water pressure for the toilet refill is terrible and management literally left a pitcher out for tenants to manually refill the toilet. For my teens it was embarrassing. And TBH it's kind of gross to spend this amount of money and have to refill the toilet tank manually. That said, the location and vibe of the space bump the stars up.
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

    6/10 Okay

    Jonathan L.

    Crappy plumbing...great location. Two-and-a-half stars at $ the rate we paid/night
    This property is inside a Blue Green Vacations time-share property. The East Bay Street location is quite good. One can walk the center city/historic district, including the Aquarium and most museums. Self parking is a block away. That's pricey at $2/hour, with an $18/overnight cap. But if one comes and goes, the $2/hour rate kicks in. Several times our daily parking ran $33+/day. Now the not-so-good. The bathroom plumbing is anemic...the cold water pressure is a trickle. Don't expect to flush the toilet more than twice an hour. The shower hot water is not "normal". To get a hot shower, one must position the control to "7 o'clock", not full-on to 6 o'clock. That took a call to Vacasa to figure out. Vacasa did send a maintenance team to replace a burned-out hallway bulb, and snake the bathroom drains. Or at least they snaked the bathroom sink. One will finish one's shower standing in two inches of soapy water, the shower drain empties that slowly. On check-out there were no garbage bins as stated, so I left the bag of garbage on top on the courtyard trash receptacle. The instructions in the unit said leave all the towels in one place. A later message said to also strip the bed. Whoops...missed that one. The unit has hallway stairs on the 2nd floor, so the luggage cart is only good for getting from the lobby to the 2nd floor. Not a big deal if your suitcase has wheels, I guess. At the /night (all-in after fees and taxes, but not including parking) it isn't a b
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Melissa M.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Wonderful Location
    Beautiful property and could not have been in a better location!
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Ellen P.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Perfect location for everything
    We loved everything about the condo but the location was #1thing! The restaurant we had made reservations at before we arrived was right next door, the market was one block away and Rainbow Row was very close. Harris Teeter grocery store was about a 10 minute walk away. We enjoyed everything about our stay!
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

    4/10 Poor

    Andy L.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    **READ BEFORE BOOKING**
    If you love low water pressure, then this is the place for you. We had to use a mason jar from the kitchen to fill the back of the toilet in order to flush it. This is obviously a known issue because there was a sign on the bathroom counter that said the toilet can take up to 7 minutes to flush. The kitchen water pressure seemed fine - only had issues with the toilet and shower. We added back one start for the location, nicely decorated and comfortable bed. However, even taking these items into account, we probably would not stay here again due to the water pressure issue.
    Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

    6/10 Okay

    Britton H.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Needs Some Updating
    The location of this property is amazing, and the space is clean and spacious; however, it needs some work, and we had several major issues: (1) The one toilet does not flush well and can take 10-20 minutes to fill. During the first 24 hours of our stay, the toilet did not flush at all. We resorted to filling it with a pitcher and/or using the lobby bathroom. This doesn't work with 5 people in a condo. The management company sent 2 different plumbers out the 2nd day and got it working, but still, VERY slow to fill. (Note that the management company is not the one on property that owns the rest of the units, so the on property folks were not able to help.) (2) The sofa sleeper is not useable at all. The frame is completely warped. We had to resort to pulling the mattress onto the floor. This unit is not suitable to sleep 5 people. (3) Less significant, but worth noting, the spiral staircase is very tough to maneuver, the carpet in the loft is very stained, the toilet paper and paper towels are of very poor quality, the kitchen is not well stocked, and no extra towels/washclothes are provided.
    Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Alyssa D.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    PERFECT Location!
    LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! This unit is walkable to so many restaurants, shops, city market, fountain, pier! Unit is clean, spiral staircase is adorable! Stayed for a mother/daughter trip and would stay again! My only drawback was the bed was a little lumpy.
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023