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Large Vacation Home in heart of Charleston Historic District- Best Location!

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Dining
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Place, Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston Music Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

Downtown Charleston stay.A stay at this Downtown Charleston vacation home places you steps from Medical University of South Carolina and within a 10-minute walk of College of Charleston. Roper Hospital and Upper King Design District are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Medical University of South Carolina - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • College of Charleston - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marion Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Charleston Music Hall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Citadel - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 11 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪da Toscana Porchetta Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Co-Op - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brown Dog Deli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪MUSC Cafeteria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬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.

Large Vacation Home in heart of Charleston Historic District- Best Location!

Jan or Feb Specials Available- Work from Charleston with Friends for $10,000 for the whole month!. Send inquiry for details.

Welcome to The Penny Palace: Where History Meets Modern Comfort!

This 3-story historic gem, is nestled in the heart of the Historical District in downtown Charleston and invites you to experience the timeless charm of the 1800s with all the conveniences of today. Whether you’re planning a bachelorette or bachelor getaway, a memorable family vacation, beach vacation, or a reunion with friends, The Penny Palace is your ideal retreat to spend nights in downtown Charleston and days at the beaches - Folly Beach, IOP and Sullivans Island! .

The Penny Palace, named after its penny foyer floor, is a very spacious Historical home built in the 1870, and bodes 3-stories of Charleston charm in Downtown Charleston situated near the Medical District. Our home is the perfect combination of Charleston charm complete with modern-day upgrades. Plus, within a 15 minute drive to beaches: Sullivans, Folly & Isle of Palm.

Location: Less than a half a mile from the center of King Street, Marion Square, Charleston Harbor, College of Charleston, Battery Park and more, you’re steps away from Charleston’s vibrant dining, Rainbow Row, Carriage rides, haunted tours, and of course the shopping scene- both antiques and today's fashion!

The Space: It has 5 BR's, 4 Full Baths and (2) 1/2 baths , dining room w/formal table that seats 10, fully stocked kitchen, breakfast nook and multiple family rooms throughout 3 floors. The house is recently refinished but kept the Southern Charm of Charleston with original wood floors, exposed beams and of course fireplaces everywhere!

Why Choose The Penny Palace?
1. Prime Location: Unbeatable! We’re less than half a mile from the center of King Street, Marion Square, Charleston Harbor, and the College of Charleston. Imagine stepping out your door and being mere moments away from vibrant dining, historic Rainbow Row, enchanting carriage rides, and captivating haunted tours. And yes, the shopping scene—both antiques and today’s fashion—is right at your doorstep.

2. Beach Proximity: Within a 15-minute drive, you’ll find yourself on the sandy shores of three beautiful beaches: Sullivan’s Island, Folly Beach, and the Isle of Palms. Spend your days exploring historic Charleston, and your evenings unwinding by the ocean.

3. Spacious Accommodations: With 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths, there’s room for everyone. Gather around the formal dining table that seats 10, or relax in multiple family rooms spread across three floors. The original wood floors and exposed beams maintain the Southern charm of Charleston, while modern amenities ensure your comfort.

4. Bedroom Bliss: The first floor boasts a large bedroom with a king bed and an ensuite bathroom. On the second floor, three additional bedrooms each have their own full bathroom and queen beds. Need a dedicated workspace? We’ve got you covered with an extra family room.

5. Loft Retreat: Head up to the third floor, where a cozy loft room awaits. 1 Queen and 1 twin bed with a half bathroom make it perfect for kids or friends.

6. Private Back Patio: Whether you’re sipping morning coffee or enjoying an evening under the stars, our private back patio offers plenty of seating. Choose between the covered area or the open-air section—it’s your oasis.

7. Parking Convenience: Leave your worries behind! The Penny Palace provides two free parking spaces in a private lot, with additional spots available for a nominal fee.

First Floor: Living room, formal dining room, half bathroom, fully-equipped kitchen with breakfast nook, 1 Large Bedroom with King bed and ensuite bathroom.

Second Floor: 3 bedrooms with full bathroom for each and Queen beds. Additional family room/dedicated work space off one of the bedrooms.

Third Floor: Loft room with 1 Queen Bed and 1 twin beds and half bathroom.

Enjoy relaxing on the private back patio with plenty of seating both covered and uncovered.

Home comes with 2 parking spaces in a private parking lot free of charge with parking garages around the corner and available for additional costs.

2 Additional beds available upon request- 1 Twin and 1 Full size raised blow up mattress

*Weekly discounts available from 10-20% depending on season
*Monthly rate depends on cleaning schedule- please inquire for rates

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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.
  • Note from host: House is not baby proof so only children over 8

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Large Vacation Home in heart of Charleston Historic District- Best Location! to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.1 mi (16-min drive) away from the Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Large Vacation Home in heart of Charleston Historic District- Best Location! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Large Vacation Home in heart of Charleston Historic District- Best Location! to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.3 mi (13-min drive) from Sunrise Park Beach and 10.9 mi (20-min drive) from Sullivan's Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Large Vacation Home in heart of Charleston Historic District- Best Location! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Large Vacation Home in heart of Charleston Historic District- Best Location!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Large Vacation Home in heart of Charleston Historic District- Best Location!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Large Vacation Home in heart of Charleston Historic District- Best Location!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Large Vacation Home in heart of Charleston Historic District- Best Location! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Large Vacation Home in heart of Charleston Historic District- Best Location! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Large Vacation Home in heart of Charleston Historic District- Best Location! to downtown Charleston?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Charleston.

Reviews

Large Vacation Home in heart of Charleston Historic District- Best Location! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This charming home is well appointed, ideally located to explore downtown Charleston, and comfortable for a large group. The host creates a welcoming environment from the moment you enter the house. We celebrated my husband’s birthday with our grown children and couldn’t have selected better accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista J., Ann Arbor, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was clean, great location and easy access to downtown Charleston. We really appreciated the comfy beds and all of the little extras. The snacks, bottled water and treats were a big hit. The multiple umbrellas to use were invaluable during our rainy stay. We will definitely stay here again when visiting Charleston!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mother

It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great bachelorette weekend

Ted & Erin were great hosts! From accommodating our early check-in request to the cute water bottles & snack gifts left for us, they truly thought of everything. There were an abundance of towels and everyone was talking about how comfortable the beds were. The location was great, just a short walk or uber ride from downtown. Thanks so much for the great time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Weekend

My bridal party had the most fantastic time at The Penny Palace!!! The hosts were so welcoming and easy to communicate with!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Probably the best VRBO stay ever!

Ted & Erin couldn’t have been better hosts! The home is amazing and the location was fantastic. This part is relatively easy if you do enough searching, but the hospitality and attention to detail was over the top! Everything was set up to be welcoming and they had stocked the home with plenty of supplies and treats. If you need a place to stay in Charleston, this is your best bet!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect House for Us

For our son's wedding, we wanted space for our close family, to sleep and to be together, and we wanted to be close to the downtown wedding venue. This house was perfect! The owners thought of everything. They were so considerate. The house was beautiful and fun. And we could walk almost anywhere we needed to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old Charleston

We had a wonderful time! Enjoyed the snacks, the holiday decor and the endless towels! Location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply The Best

We were here for a Family wedding with 12 of our family. The place was absolutely wonderful. The 4 boys stayed in the 3rd floor bedroom. The four couples each had their own bedroom with bathrooms. The location was excellent close to everything and quiet at night. Great parking behind the house. There were nice welcome gifts and things to eat. You will not be able to find a nicer place for a group. Our host was great and very helpful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

HOLLY H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Great house Great hosts Great location Enough room to accommodate our group of 8. Once we arrived, we walked everywhere. About 10 mins to King St with amazing shops & restaurants. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nitchie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Penny Palace - Gorgeous Place, Amazing Hosts!!!

Just WOW!!! The Penny Palace was the perfect home away from home during our Charleston trip to celebrate our son's and his beautiful bride's wedding. The location and its proximity to Charleston sites was key! Check-in/out was easy, the home was just gorgeous and fully equipped with whatever you might need, but what stood out to our family was Ted & Erin's thoughtfulness in the treats, drinks, quick responsiveness, welcome gifts, detailed effort to make our stay great!! Perfect house, wonderful hosts - you couldn't ask for more!! Hands down one of the best, if not the BEST we've stayed at. Thank you Ted and Erin!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANK B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and Well located

The house worked out perfectly for our week long stay. There are plenty of rooms and all of them were extremely comfortable with all of the amenities that you would need. The house as an easy walk to King Street where all of the restaurants and establishments are. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donovan M., Minden, Nevada

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay, fantastic home, fantastic owners!

Just returned from a 4 night stay with 9 members of my family ranging in age from 10 years to 80+. The house was everything we hoped it would be plus much more. Communication with owner Ted was easy/quick and he went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed our stay, from an early check in to leaving a kitchen stocked with the essentials, coffee and ice cream! Checking in was a great experience as we explored the 3 floors and 5 bedrooms trying to decide which one to sleep in. Each was unique, welcoming and fully stocked with plenty of towels and bath products. The master bedroom on first floor was perfect for elderly parents as it saved them going up and down stairs to get to a bedroom. Home is in a quiet neighbor and close to several restaurants/bakery and short walk (2 blocks) to free bus service to downtown Charleston. It has plenty of room to spread out and was comfortable, clean, and has great AC throughout every space. The owners have obviously put a lot thought into what makes a rental home special and it shows in the house. From a charging station for several phones at once, fully stocked bathrooms, AC in all spaces (and set at 68 on our arrival), plenty of maps and tour info of Charleston, lots of coffee/creamer/ice cream in fully stocked kitchen to the pastries that welcomed us all made for a great experience and vacation. We have stayed in many rental homes over the past 10 years and this home is easily in the top two and I recommend it without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding vacation

The house is wonderful. Lots of room for our family of 8. The kitchen and bathrooms are very well stocked. The beds are very comfortable. We enjoyed the location and could walk or Uber easily.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

burns d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Marvelous!

We had an absolutely marvelous stay! We were visiting Charleston for our son's wedding at St Luke’s, which is about a block away. The location allowed us the ability to stay with three generations of our family with the ability to walk to the chapel. It was perfect! Further, the hosts were very responsive to questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding trip

4 couples came to Charleston to attend our friends sons wedding. The house was so beautiful and well stocked with everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had fun in Charleston

Overall a great stay. The house was a little further from the sights than we expected, but it was very comfortable and the little extras that the owners put out were so appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

April Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House!

We were two families in for the weekend to witness & celebrate the graduation of our children from college. Parking is easy in the back lot, on the street, or in a nearby deck. We didn’t have the need to walk anywhere, so the location wasn’t an issue. The house couldn’t have been more comfortable. Cozy beds, plus bathrooms with plenty of fluffy towels, and shower soaps. Kitchen had everything we needed, plus all the niceties - Keurig with k-cups, sugar, & creamer; plenty of paper towels, ziplock bags & trash bags. There were even packs of instant grits, oatmeal, and nutrigrain bars. We appreciated all those little details! Owners thought of everything to make the stay enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

BruceandCarol M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

The house is beautiful, very well stocked, plenty of room. The beds were very comfortable with plenty of pillows. the location is great as it's easy to get around. We did not have a car and had no problem getting places either by walking or getting an Uber. The hosts are very generous!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C., tryon

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

We came in town for the Cooper River Bridge Run and stayed at this lovely home. It was perfect for the 7 of us with plenty of room/bathrooms. It was clean and every detail was included. They left us snacks, coffee, a sweet note and even water bottles. We will be back for sure! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charleston visit

Nice house clean attentive owners
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashli S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in convenient location

Really enjoyed our stay. Really cool house in a nice location. We walked all over Charleston! Would definitely stay again & recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nicely appointed

We had a wonderful time with family and friends ringing in the new year in Charleston. The large home was appointed nicely with lovely linens and all the necessities. My only comment to consider is the location. It is not really walkable to the popular shopping/restaurant area. We had to Uber everywhere. It was easy to get Ubers but just something to keep in mind. We were led to believe we were a bit closer. The house is in the medical district. We felt safe and parking was easy. Again, the house is lovely and the property manager was great. We loved Charleston!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023