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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 52000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

Charleston Historic District stay.At this Charleston Historic District condo, you'll be well placed to visit Port of Charleston and Charleston City Market, both within a 5-minute walk. College of Charleston and Old Slave Mart Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Charleston City Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Port of Charleston - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • College of Charleston - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 20 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmella's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Vendue - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Church and Union - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Well Hung Vineyard - ‬4 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.

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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

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

  • 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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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.

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 13 mi (25-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 11.6 mi (27-min drive) from Front Beach and 8.8 mi (26-min drive) from Sunrise Park 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 60 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael C., Princeton

Liked: Cleanliness
Not good space for more than 3 people. Hot water spotty at best. In hindsight, not a good fit for my family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanson

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Girls Trip

My friend and I visited with her daughter and mine to celebrate my friends 50th birthday. The location and property were fantastic for our stay. It was in a great location and very comfortable for the four of us. Right in the heart of everything and a great place to rest after a long day of sightseeing, beaching and exploring! The only snag we ran into was what to do with our luggage on checkout day until we had to go to the airport but the team was very helpful in getting us connected with Charleston Bag Valet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay. Centrally located - walked everywhere. Beautiful city -
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C., Grandview USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Charleston

This property was in the perfect location for walking the city. Close to many restaurants, parks, and interesting sites. The bedroom and bathroom are upstairs which they did mention but be careful if you have any mobility issues. We loved our stay at this lovely condo.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay!

What a great property. Awesome location to everything. We walked everywhere and loves the spot. Not a single complaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan K.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely adorbs!

Great property in central location close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 nights in French Quarters

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sierra L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bach Trip

Super clean and the perfect location!! I wish I could leave more stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fletchere L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Charleston Apartment

Yall CRAZY for complaining about the water situation and haven’t lived in a dorm or apartment and it shows. The shower has great water pressure and the sink is fine as well. The toilet makes for a fun situation but nothing to complain about. The location is perfect and you can walk just about everywhere. Parking garage across the street if you need to leave to go to the beach or something.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz N., Brownsburg, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome condo, awesome location!

We spent 3 nights at this awesome condo. It was clean, communication was awesome, and the location can’t be beat. It was right in the middle of everything. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susan H., United States

Disliked: Cleanliness

No Cold Water…do not stay here!

If you like really hot showers, no cold drinking water, having to pour water into the toilet to flush your poop, then this is the place for you! If you want a more civilized experience, then don’t rent here. They blamed the “old pipes” in the building, but no other units had this problem. Really disappointed in the lack of basics when renting a home. Charleston and the location were superb!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness

SC Trip

Absolutely loved the place. Perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

stephanie s.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very disappointed

Two night stay for anniversary. No essentials like bottled water,etc. were provided. Furniture was scarred and scratched, looked like it was picked up on the roadside. AND there is a permanent sign in the bathroom saying low water pressure and please fill the toilet tank with water each time you use it, they did provide a pitcher. When contacting management company they shrugged it all off and told us to enjoy our stay in Charleson in the lovely weather we were having. VERY disappointed for $400+ a night. Great location is about all the positive thing that can be said. Do not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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

8/10 Good

Ronald M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charleston

Property is located within walking distance to popular sites to see in Charleston. I was surprised that the rental property is located within an 80+ unit timeshare building. To access the one bathroom and bedroom, climbing the spiral staircase was a pain. Do not recommend staying there if you have mobility difficulties.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023