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Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King!

Vacation home near Port of Charleston in Charleston

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Place, Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Citadel
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Charleston vacation home, you'll find Medical University of South Carolina and College of Charleston. Upper King Design District and Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Medical University of South Carolina - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • College of Charleston - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Citadel - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Marion Square - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Charleston Music Hall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 14 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪da Toscana Porchetta Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Co-Op - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪FUEL Charleston - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Volpe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bad Bunnies Coffee - ‬4 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.

Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King!

Summary:
Discover a cozy retreat in the heart of Charleston. This historic cottage offers all the character you love paired with thoughtful updates so your stay feels comfortable, warm, and truly memorable. Perfect for couples, small families, or solo travelers who want easy access to downtown without sacrificing charm.

The Space:
Private patio and secure off street parking. The first floor has an open layout with a living and dining area. The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas range, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator. The bathroom is located off the kitchen and features a stacked washer dryer, tub shower and pedestal sink. There are heart pine hardwood floors throughout the first floor with many original features.

Bedroom #1: Queen Bed
Common Space: Futon + Air Mattress (per request)

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🛎️ YOURPAD Vacation Rentals

SOCIAL MEDIA
📸 If you plan on sharing your experience on social media, please tag us! @yourpadcharleston

Guest Access:
The cottage has a nice yard and off street parking. It is located only a block away from three popular restaurants, Xiao Bao Biscuit, Bistronomy By Nico and Fuel. Walk about 5 blocks and you will be on King Street with many of Charleston's favorite new restaurants and boutiques.

The Neighborhood:
The Elliotborough/Cannonborough district of downtown Charleston. With its friendly neighbors, cozy restaurants, and tree lined streets, our neighborhood will immerse you in Charleston’s classic charm. This house is perfect for a family or group seeking a fun, culinary and cultural vacation. Popular dining spots in the neighborhood include Xiao Bao Biscuit, Fuel, Porchetta Shop, Southbound, R Kitchen, Chubby Fish and many more! Our guests and neighbors also rave about Welton's Tiny Bakeshop and Kudu Coffee. We recommend going to either for a cup of locally-roasted coffee or their delicious cookies and cakes. The house is only a short walk from the very popular King Street where you will find a multitude of great shops – including antique shops, book stores and fashion boutiques – as well as endless buzzing restaurants and bars.

Getting Around:
You can walk almost everywhere - but should you want to rest your feet, there are many other options for getting around: Uber, Lyft, Charleston Bike Taxi, Charleston Rickshaw, Green Taxi or Yellow Cab.

Other Things to Note:
• THIS PROPERTY IS LEGAL & LICENSED BY THE CITY OF CHARLESTON, PERMIT 05524

• PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT PETS. If bringing a pet, please inquire prior to booking. A $150 pet fee will be applied and charged at time of booking. Based upon approval.

Interaction with Guests:
• Our YOURPAD Charleston team is available 24/7 by messenger, text, or call during your stay. We're happy to provide any recommendations during your vacation as we love making sure you have a wonderful time!

• You'll receive all of your check-in details, lock code, emergency contacts, and a list of our favorite nearby restaurants seven days prior to your stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

A $250 fine will be applied if any of the below rules are broken. • No tape, adhesives or anything that will cause damage can be used or placed on...

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

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 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 Registration Number 02949

Property is also known as

Historic Downtown Charleston
63d01361b92f3d00492e0c6b
Historic Downtown Cottage Charleston
Historic Downtown Cottage Private vacation home
Historic Downtown Cottage Private vacation home Charleston

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King! to the airport?

This vacation home is 12.1 mi (20-min drive) away from the Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King! to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.6 mi (21-min drive) from Sunrise Park Beach and 10.7 mi (24-min drive) from Sullivan's Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King! to downtown Charleston?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Charleston.

Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 91 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tracye G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay. Would have preferred street entry instead of alley entry.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe M., Delaware county , Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was very clean. Had all the amenities that I needed - except a baking sheet! Nice towels, linens. Quiet neighborhood. Older neighborhood, but felt very safe. Under two miles to the downtown Charleston area - I walked it. Very doable. My only recommendation would be to add a deadbolt lock to the kitchen door that opens to the outside. Would just feel a little more secure - or a latch on the inside maybe.Bathroom is downstairs, so you have to navigate stairs in the middle of the night, if you’re one of those people and that’s a concern for you.Parking was great - right behind the cottage. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Communication with owner was great. Responded very quickly to all questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bunny W.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location with a historic vibe!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the location as we were within walking distance of much of what we had planned throughout downtown. The neighborhood is quiet and the apartment itself is cozy while offering plenty of space for two people to lounge in comfortably. As other reviews noted, the loft area does get warmer than the rest of the house, but the box fan provided made the nights comfortable for sleeping.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was as advertised. Of note, the remote for the TV is missing. But we were too busy to spend time watching anything. The kitchen was adequately supplied, with the one exception that there were no garbage bags. Overall it is a lovely property, typical of Charleston which has aged well. I would recommend this property to a couple who do not intend to hang out at the house but use it as a base to explore all the area has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lynn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was easy to access, and onsite parking off the street was great! We were close to restaurants, a great coffee shop (sightsee), and our friend who we were visiting. Highly recommend this property! Also the communication by YOURPAD was on point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Property listing was accurate. Great location, comfy cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location, perfect for a weekend getaway!

Everything was exactly as listed! We had a great three night stay in Charleston at this property, would definitely recommend to friends and will hopefully come back to stay soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Intro to Charleston

This cottage has everything you need to enjoy a visit to Charleston and the surrounding areas.You can walk to a restaurant, little convenience store or drive to Charleston’s attractions.We took our grandson to Charleston for his first visit and had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CM S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy historical cottage with a lot of charm

First, great communication with host, very responsive- neighborhood was very quiet and walkable, close to really great coffee places- Bad Rabbit - and restaurants- beach 25 minutes away. Cottage was very clean and towels super soft, bed comfortable- washing machine was a bonus- parking was well lit- highly recommend
Pet friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house, privacy and location, but a bit warm

The privacy, location, convenience of nearby stores and historic Charleston was very nice. It was a quiet, walkable neighborhood, so having a car was not necessary if you wanted to see the local shops and restaurants. The only complaint was that the bedroom on the upstairs floor got quite warm during the day, and the AC couldn't keep up. The ground floor was very cool and the air well circulated, but the upstairs gets several degrees warmer during the summer and can feel stuffy in the summer humidity and heat.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charleston

Old but kept up nicely. Everything work, bed was comfortable,all amenities you could ask for or need. Location was excellent, walking distance to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charleston stay

great location and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordanos T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location was perfect!

Location was perfect, super walkable. Fuel Cantina and Holey City Bagels were conveniently close-by. Food was great everywhere we visited. Downtown Charleston including all attractions were within walking distance for us (could be a bit long for others who aren’t walkers)…it was a beautiful, pleasant walk to and from. Charleston City Market, The Lost History of Black Charleston walking tour led by historian and educator Damon Fordham, and Folly Beach were among my favorite experiences. My friend enjoyed the wine complimentary of the Vrbo, which was a nice way to cap off our wonderful stay in Charleston. We both thoroughly enjoyed our visit and look forward to returning. Oh and the mattress was super comfortable. We slept well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick walk to MUSC

Stayed for a week.Safe, clean and quick walk to MUSC.Fun neighborhood
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointed but quaint

We only stayed one night so we really did not have much time to explore the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage

Be careful of the kitchen door it opens by itself. Needs a deadbolt. Also there is no bathroom upstairs and no way to turn the stairway light off or on from upstairs. Otherwise very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

gordon p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good time.

We had an enjoyable stay!! Charleston was awesome!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathleen B.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John W., Evansville, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Comftorble

The place was clean and comfortable. However, the price I paid was the same as a 2 bedroom, ocean front condo on Isle of Palms the last time we were here. I will stay there if and when I come back. Love Charleston!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Great Time

Had a blast staying over the 4th of July at this place. It was hot which was to be expected, but the lower floors were very cool during the day and at night. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was great

Wonderful location and lodgings
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024