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True Southern Historic Charm by the Battery with Enchanting Charleston Gardens

Vacation home near College of Charleston in Charleston

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms3505 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Charleston, SC
  • Place, Rainbow Row
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

Heart of Charleston.At this Charleston Historic District vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of The Battery and White Point Gardens. Calhoun Mansion and Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • White Point Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Battery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rainbow Row - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • College of Charleston - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 25 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sorelle - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Blind Tiger Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Azur - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bitty & Beau’s Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Vendue - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

True Southern Historic Charm by the Battery with Enchanting Charleston Gardens

Step into Charleston’s history with this stunning 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom circa-1830 home, just steps from Rainbow Row and The Battery. This elegant retreat offers period antiques, crystal chandeliers, and grand piazzas, blending historic charm with modern comfort. The lush terraced garden and reflecting pool create an enchanting setting, making it an ideal space for wedding parties, families, and groups seeking an unforgettable Lowcountry experience.

Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom 1 – King four-poster mahogany bed, en suite bath, antique furnishings, and grand windows allowing in natural light.
Bedroom 2 – Queen bed, two daybeds, adjacent full bath, spacious layout, and elegant period details.
Bedroom 3 – Queen bed, daybed for additional sleeping room, charming dormer windows, shared bath, and stunning views of the historic Battery.
Bedroom 4 – Queen bed, cozy dormer alcove, shared bath, and classic Charleston character.

Bathrooms: 4
Bathroom 1 – En suite to Bedroom 1, soaking tub and shower, classic tilework, and refined fixtures.
Bathroom 2 – Adjacent to Bedroom 2, soaking tub and shower combo, stylish vanity, and ample storage.
Bathroom 3 – Shared bath for Bedrooms 3 & 4, walk-in shower, vintage-inspired accents, and updated features.
Bathroom 4 – Guest bath with tub on the main level for added convenience.

Living Room – Elegant parlor with period antiques, rich upholstery, a fireplace, and abundant seating.
Dining Room – Formal dining space containing a grand table with seating for 12, chandelier lighting, and historic décor.
Kitchen – Bright, sunlit kitchen with marble countertops, modern appliances, and easy access to the piazza, and views overlooking South Battery and Legare Street.
Outdoor Space – Expansive Charleston piazzas with outdoor furniture and rocking chairs, lush private courtyard with a reflecting pool and fountain, and a serene garden setting.

- Street parking for 1 vehicle.

Built in 1830, this authentic Charleston single home sits in the heart of the historic district. With its grand piazzas, and mahogany details, this home has stood as a testament to Charleston’s elegance for over two centuries. Located just steps from The Battery and Rainbow Row, it offers a rare opportunity to experience the city’s rich history in a beautifully preserved setting.

Prime Location: This South Battery home is a stone’s throw (1 block) from acclaimed White Point Garden, and easily walkable to Rainbow Row, The Battery, vibrant dining, and shopping along King Street.
Neighborhood Perks:
Explore Charleston on foot with ease.
A bike-friendly area with scenic routes.
Pedicabs & Rideshare – Convenient access to pedicabs, rickshaws, Uber, and Lyft.
Public Transit & Highways – Easy access to bus routes and highways, allowing you to reach beaches, parks, and historic sites such as Drayton Hall within 30 minutes.

House Rules:
- No parties or events without written approval
- No amplified music.
- No smoking inside.
- No Pets Allowed
- Quiet hours from 10 PM to 8 AM – Be respectful of neighbors.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 10:00 AM.
- Only registered guests are allowed to stay overnight.
- Any decorations must be secured using painter’s tape only to avoid damage to walls.
- Guests must follow trash disposal instructions provided by the host.
- Please return all items and furniture to their original locations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,505 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

SHORT TERM VACATION RENTAL LEASE FOR PROPERTY SELECTED ON SITE DATE OF LEASE: _ _Date specified on site____ TENANT:

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

325193
Historic Spacious Downtown Garden
Grand Historic Home Spacious Downtown Piazza Garden

Frequently asked questions

How close is True Southern Historic Charm by the Battery with Enchanting Charleston Gardens to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.7 mi (29-min drive) away from the Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does True Southern Historic Charm by the Battery with Enchanting Charleston Gardens have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is True Southern Historic Charm by the Battery with Enchanting Charleston Gardens to the beach?

This vacation home is 13.4 mi (34-min drive) from Front Beach and 8.5 mi (24-min drive) from Sunrise Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does True Southern Historic Charm by the Battery with Enchanting Charleston Gardens offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at True Southern Historic Charm by the Battery with Enchanting Charleston Gardens?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at True Southern Historic Charm by the Battery with Enchanting Charleston Gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at True Southern Historic Charm by the Battery with Enchanting Charleston Gardens?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does True Southern Historic Charm by the Battery with Enchanting Charleston Gardens have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does True Southern Historic Charm by the Battery with Enchanting Charleston Gardens have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is True Southern Historic Charm by the Battery with Enchanting Charleston Gardens to downtown Charleston?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Charleston.

True Southern Historic Charm by the Battery with Enchanting Charleston Gardens Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, super responsive hosts, clean and fully equipped home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was such an ideal spot for experiencing the historic charm of Charleston. The home was spacious and filled with beautiful furnishings. We enjoyed walks on The Battery and King Street shopping was a beautiful few blocks walk away. We also spent time relaxing on the porch. It was money well spent for beautiful family memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness
Group of friends had a wonderful long weekend in Charleston at this lovely house. Location is very walkable to many King Street area restaurants and shops. House has everything you'll need. The single parking permit wasn't an issue since we were able to leave 2 cars at off-site parking location as the 3rd could accommodate group. Even if we would have had to find an other solution, it would have been worth it. The experience was that good. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISTEN M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible southern home - warm well equipped perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P., Leesburg, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family home! Thank you for everything!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D., South Carolina, US

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Wonderful!

My husband and I, our daughter, her husband and two adult grandchildren stayed at this beautiful home for three nights in July. We were all very impressed with the accommodations - it is a beautiful extremely well preserved historic home within walking distance of downtown Charleston. It was at once comfortable, yet elegant, with every amenity we could have asked for.My personal favorite was relaxing on the rear porch overlooking the garden and fountain, and you can see the bay too! This is a wonderful base to explore Charleston. We hope to return again and stay longer. Thank you very much for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Escape in the Heat of Charleston

Excellent place to get away. Enjoy the solitude of the quiet home and garden, or head to nearby restaurants, shops, sites and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherry g.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fabulous family birthday weekend celebrating 21 and 81 years young! The house was perfect and beautiful! We would stay there again for sure. So enjoyed talking with the owners. Thank you for sharing your treasure of a special home. The Gailey Clan
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful historic home

We had a wonderful stay. I would recommend this stay to anyone and we really enjoyed it. This was a blessing to have as we are a Marine Corps veteran couple who had our families meet for the first time here. It was a perfect three days!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Charleston!

This is the second time we stayed at this property located on the Battery. First time was for a family wedding in 2024 and we rebooked for our son's graduation from the College of Charleston. Met the owners who were lovely and share with us a little history of the home. Should we return to Charleston again with our entire family, we will certainly repeat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing week in Charleston!!!!

We spent Spring Break as a group of 6 (Grandparents, Parents, Kids). I cannot stress enough how amazing this house is. The location is perfect! You can walk to everything in Charleston and while also enjoying serenity and peace in an amazing house in the battery. The owners could not have been more friendly and gracious. The layout is fantastic for all the rooms and the living area and kitchen are great (you will come to love the nice appliances and glassware). It is so easy to feel at home in the house. As you look around you will see that there are no other properties in the battery or even nearby that come close to this home. To be honest I thought it was too good to be true and thought we might somehow be walking into something unexpected but it really is as great as it looks!The hosts are super easy to communicate with and explain everything including the parking so easily. The home's history is also fun to learn and then enjoy as you sit back on the porch and enjoy the weather and large yard (which the kids love to run around in as it really is huge).Seriously, there is no other property like this in the city and you will have the best vacation there - we know where we will stay when we come back to Charleston!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic place to explore Charleston

We stayed here with our family of five. The kids loved the grandeur of the house and we found it very comfortable. The was response and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home!

Our stay was delightful! The house and the property has so much charm. Everything was clean. We were very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles M., Fort Lauderdale, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay!

My wife and I stayed here for a week. Highly reccomend this rental. 5 stars all around.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quintessential Charleston!

Vintage Charleston home just a block off the water. Perfect for enjoying this historical city. Quirky yet comfortable, you may never leave the porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in a home you will never be able to buy. This is it

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

Liked: Cleanliness

South of Broad charmer

Really charming old historic house, south of broad. 1 block to the battery. Nice piazza and yard. Only improvement would be nice to have updated bathrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay at the most charming Charleston house!

We had the most wonderful experience staying at the Bennett house! The hosts were wonderful and the house had all of the historic charm we had hoped for! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kira H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful historic home

Lovely home. Very comfortable beds. Two bedrooms are considerably nicer than the other two on the third floor …but if you have flexible people staying with you it doesn’t matter. Plumbing was a little wonky. Need to be patient with the hot water. But it’s a beautiful location and home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just Beautiful

Our family gathered in Charleston in celebration of our 50th Anniversary, 2 families from PA and one from TX. We could not have found a more suitable home to stay in for this get together. We had family photos taken at White Point Park, less that 2 blocks from the house. We then started to explore the city of Charleston both as a group and individually. What an amazing adventure, a wonderful city. Most found everything within walking distance from the house. Thank You for the opportunity to stay in your home. We will always treasure the time we had to be together here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Southern Comfort

Wonderfull property. Jamie is terrific. Perfect location to tour Charleston.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023