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Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC

Houseboat near College of Charleston in Charleston

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Flat-screen TV, DVD player, books, video library
Interior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Marina

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Place, Harborage at Ashley Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Citadel
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Charleston houseboat, you'll find Harborage at Ashley Marina and Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. Also, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center is within half a mile (1 km) and College of Charleston is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Harborage at Ashley Marina - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Citadel - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 14 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪da Toscana Porchetta Shop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪MUSC Cafeteria - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bad Bunnies Coffee - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC

Enjoy the beautiful sunset and watch Charleston's resident pod of dolphins as you stay on our 2 Bedroom/2 bathroom 40' yacht! Park for free at our fantastic location on the Ashley River and the peninsula of beautiful downtown Charleston, SC. Walk to a Riverdog's baseball game (single-A affiliated with the Yankees), or simply watch the stadium's fireworks from the comfort of the yacht's deck while sipping a cocktail. Cross the street to Publix to grab any groceries you need for your stay. We are right around the corner from the Citadel (go Bulldogs!), and minutes away from the shopping and nightlife of King Street. Charleston's southern charm, historic mansions, and world-renowned restaurants will be at your fingertips!

The yacht has a fully equipped kitchen (stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker). We supply kitchen necessities and a fully stocked spice rack for those who like to cook. There are 2 flat screen TVS with two blu-ray players, and plenty of board games. No fear with children as there is a first class playground in the park adjacent to the boat 200 yards away. Both bedrooms have custom-made memory foam mattresses that feel like supportive clouds. Take advantage of the boat's central heat and air, or open all the hatches and windows to let the sea breeze flow through. Fresh linens and towels provided. Wifi and a huge selection of movies included.

We love our yachts and strive to create a wonderful vacation experience for our renters. This yacht is part of the Redfin Charters’ Fleet. RedFin Charters has been seen on Discovery Channel, Bravo and ABC. We were also voted best fishing Charter in Charleston the last six consecutive years. Please ask about fishing and sight-seeing charter options including dolphin, shark's teeth digs, eco tours, and sunset cruises on one of our many boats. We are happy to create custom charters to meet your needs. We will gladly offer you a discount if booked at the time of making your reservation. This is a dockside charter and not a short-term rental. By booking you are chartering the boat to remain at the dock during your stay.

We would love to share our favorite place in Charleston with you!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Unit size: 550 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC to the airport?

This houseboat is 11.8 mi (19-min drive) away from the Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this houseboat.

How close is Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC to the beach?

This houseboat is 11.9 mi (26-min drive) from Isle of Palms Beach and 13.3 mi (27-min drive) from Folly Island Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC offer free breakfast?

This houseboat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC?

No, there is no casino at this houseboat.

What time is check-in at Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC?

Free parking is not available at this houseboat.

Does Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC have a pool?

This houseboat does not have a pool.

Does Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this houseboat.

How close is Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC to downtown Charleston?

This houseboat is 1.6 mi away from Charleston.

Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 219 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

graham w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

2/10 Terrible

Paul E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We never met the host; she only communicated via text. Because the boat was not lockable (the sliding door hinge lock had been broken or removed). Therefore, personal items, computers, clothing, etc. could only be left in our car (which was quite a distance from the dock and the boat). So, if we were to leave the boat it would be necessary to take all our belongings back to the car, or risk that they would possibly be stolen. As a result, sadly we could not stay. We texted for a refund. The host replied via text that a refund was not going to be given. We texted back and asked to see her. She replied via text that her office was at her home not at the location of the boat and she could not see us. We texted her back saying we were very disappointed and suggested a refund would be the best remedy for her business image and our loss of over 1000 in VRBO reservation fees in addition to our time and expense in securing a replacement accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Drayton C.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Valarie D.

My host Tanner was so helpful! She took the time to show us around the boat and answer our questions. She also was very patient and waited for to arrive because our flight was late.Staying on the boat was a great experience and the
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avi W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront living at the marina!Grandparents parents and 1 15 year-old. We ordered In some catering and heated it on a double boiler.Host delivered a high power microwave to supplement the built-in. A quarter mile walk along the deck from the parking lot. But flat and well maintained. Sunset were beautiful. The boat doesn’t sail and hasn’t been some time so it was the same sunset and only changed depending on the weather and surf.Lots of beautiful birds, egrets, and something like a heron. Definitely a change from a standard hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was excellent. Just wish the televisions in the bedrooms would had functioned
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness
I wouldn’t describe this as luxury. Late check-in process, one of the bathrooms out of order, microwave doesn’t heat, no WiFi or ability to use TV, gate key fob doesn’t work, bucket of stinky filled fish remnants. A/C was cold though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely stay for our anniversary. My favorite time was sunset with a cocktail.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t beat the view; the boat is at the end of the harbor so unrestricted views of dragon boats, the harbor, the sunrise and the sunset. Comfortable accommodations and easy across-the-street run to the grocery to pick up anything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Krista L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our time and it was a great stay. It did smell a little moldy but think that might have been from the rain. We will definitely stay again!
Sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay and would return. The view is superb! The fridge/freezer take over a day to get to the correct temperature. Everything was clean except for the vent returns. The door to the cabin was difficult to close and open and did not lock.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a fun way to spend our time in Charleston! Yacht is docked permanently in a gated marina with easy but safe access. Unobstructed views of the Ashley River drinking coffee in the mornings and watching dolphins play at sunset while rocking in huge rocking chairs on the main deck. Inside was spacious, plenty of extra linens, single cup Kuerig, fridge and freezer, pull out sofa, and convertible kitchen booth/bed. Bathrooms were great, large master with full size tub/shower. Water never went cold. Hardly felt boat rock. Super fun time and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary & Cheryll M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay on the Yacht. Jeff was extremely kind and explained everything to us. We had no problems at all. The only thing I wish we had known in advance was how far we had to walk from the parking to the yacht. My husband was recovering from knee surgery and it was a long walk for him.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Ladeana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Dolce Vita exceeded our expectations. The location was amazing. Everything we needed, we had. We were comfortable, 6 adult women for a Bachelorette trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Ladies getaway

Overall, we did enjoy this unique adventure. Location was awesome, but for 3 "senior" ladies, it was a bit challenging. Long, HOT (summer in the South) walk to boat, but carts were provided. Checkin was good but other communication was poor. The main cabin door is difficult to open & close & does not lock. Amenities ok, but main shower head did not work in master. We ended up sponge bathing for 2 nights .. Message to host was neveranswered. There are MANY steps throughout as this boat has several levels on deck as well as the cabin. AC worked fine but the bathrooms were always damp & towels never dried. Beds & sofa were comfortable & plenty of linens & towels. There were really no instructions for TV & we could never figure out the WIFI, but we were ok with that. We did enjoy the sunset, dolphins & birds from the top deck. The boat is old & dated but pretty clean. Definitely needs work. The two front windows had no coverage so the morning sun comes in strong & quickly heats up the room. Could not sit at the dining table as it is in full sun all morning. It is a beautiful setting & might be good for younger people & small families. Our main concern was all the steps & fortunately, we did not hurt ourselves. The marina itself is very nice & it was pretty quiet. I can see how people would want to go back but with the layout of this yacht, we would not.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful experience! Loved hanging on deck. A little dated and only 1 shower. But i would rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy B.

Fun accommodations with challenges

We received a call from someone other then I think the owner. The listing said we would be greeted at checkin if it was before 9pm to go over the use of the boat. This would have been super helpful to navigate a number of issues with the property. We arrived around 7 and was only given directions to the boat. It took a day to find the actual FOB for the parking gate as it was not in the tray with the other key like items. Which we never figured out what they were for. The second bathroom faucet did not work. Faucet handle in working bathroom comes off. Never was able to use the TV's. Many of the lights did not work. Texted several questions for assistance and only half were replied. Refrigerator did not get cold enough until the last day. Had to keep creamer for coffee in freezer. Overall a fun place but in desperate need of some repairs. I did see many people had noted the same issues, it is unfortunate they have not addressed them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great hotel alternative

Stayed for four nights with my son on our first trip to Charleston, looking at a potential college. It was great to have two bedrooms and bathrooms, plus common space. The staff was very responsive, flexible, and helpful. I spent one afternoon on the back deck, sipping iced coffee and watching the dolphin pod on the other side of the dock. We also went out with Redfin for a fishing charter, which was excellent, Highly recommend. Would add Gogibop to the list of easily walkable restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Loved staying on this boat! Great location, friendly host. Made us feel welcome and we really enjoyed our stay! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gina G., Dexter

Disliked: Cleanliness

Time to tow to junkyard

I will still attempt to get all of my funds returned. But I will state that RedFin did refund a majority that we paid minus the money that goes to VRBO. The photos listed on their site must be from 20 years ago because they are NOTHING like what you actually see. I was even told after our stay - this was being towed to the yard. Then to boot we lost partial electrical on Friday night for over 17 hours which took out the fridge, tv & many outlets. They did send someone to look at it - to no avail. All of the food we purchased was ruined in the fridge which proved more trouble for myself as I'm on special foods due to a precancerous condition in my stomach. Initially the contact with the management was fine - but as more problems occurred - I seemed to frustrate the management. I'd post pictures ... The entry door can be next to impossible to open. About 75% of the light bulbs don't work The outside is so dirty and looks uncared for The sand bags and tarp on the bow are less than desirable to look at or look through when you're below. The interior is dirty There's openings that shouldn't be visible as there are obviously panels missing. The master bath shower handle shouldn't come off. The master bath sink faucet sprays everywhere. The canopies enclosures are all broken and visually an eye sore. The wet bar is useless. The fridge and freezer is disgusting The shower curtain is moldy and dirty There's hair everywhere There are broken shades in the Master bath
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gail F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique get away

The boat was nice but older so it needs a bit of updating. We really enjoyed the peaceful location and the view was amazing from the boat. At least half of the lights inside the boat did not work so it was very dark and difficult to see in the bedrooms, bathrooms, and over the dining area. Also, the Keurig had water left in it and it was growing green algae. The fridge needs to be replaced - bought some milk but it never cooled and the milk spoiled. Also, the description needs to warn you that this boat is a very long walk from where your car is parked, we had heat exhaustion pulling our load of luggage and supplies in the cart provided. Publix is a 2 block drive away so that was convenient. This would be a great getaway if the boat was better maintained, however we really enjoyed our trip and I think with some much needed maintenance you could book this property all summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

john s.

Phenomenal View

First off the view is amazing, they pulled the boat to the end of the dock so we had unobstructed views of the nightly sunset, frequent dolphin sightings and even one shark sighting. The staff of Redfin Charters are also topnotch, very attentive to your needs and willing to assist at all times. Now, for the boat, classified as a luxury yacht, which i do not believe it is. The bost is old and had multiple isses, for example: the vinyl on the upper deck could be cleaned of stains, no working power on the outside besides lighting, outside sink broken, lights in main cabin were out, door to second bathroom broken, no running water in second bathroom, carpet floor always felt damp, air conditioner went out while there and had to repeatedly flip switch in breaker box. They did address that issue immediately but basically had to divert power throughout boat to keep air working, thus leaving us with one working outlet...ended up with coffee maker in the bedroom. With all that being said, I would stay there again if they assured me that aĺl the issues have been fixed, that is how much we loved the view and appreciated their professionalism.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice change of pace...

We had a great stay on the Dolce Vita. Would definitely choose this over a hotel for any future visits. Plenty of room for a family of 4. Beautiful views/sunsets and a good location. Watched a pod of dolphins swimming around the yachts which was a bonus to the stay. And Tanner, with Red Fin Charters, was a great host. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024