Child and Pet Friendly Cottage Decorated Charleston Retreat

• AprilVac

  AprilVac

  • Guest Tina W.
  • Date of stay 04/24/13
  • Review Submitted 05/01/13
  This was a great location and the house was super clean!! I have stayed in lots of rentals and this was one of the cleanest I have seen....very impressive!! It was a wonderful layout for my elderly parents. It had a great fenced backyard for my little doggy.....we just loved everything about this house. We would love to stay here again sometime. Thanks so much Arline and Jack for sharing your lovely home and by the way your neighbors are great!! Thanks again!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, pet owners.

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• Adorable place!!! LOVE it!!!!!

  Adorable place!!! LOVE it!!!!!

  • Guest Linda8 (Midlothian, VA)
  • Date of stay 04/12/13
  • Review Submitted 04/13/13
  Arline & Jack are so sweet and generous!!! BEAUTIFUL adorable house, LOVE it!!! Want one just like it for retirement!!! Even allow dogs, but it's so clean and pretty you'd never imagine they allow dogs here! Living area is so gorgeous, comfy bedrooms (3), 2 bathrooms, fenced backyard, laundry room, handy kitchen. They even have a computer (and internet) you can use. Lovely neighborhood. I want to stay forever! Don't need to bring sheets or towels. HIGHLY recommended!!!! About a 15 minute drive to historice Charleston, where (cheap) parking garages are available in the historic district, save a fortune by staying here! And it was so nice to have all 5 of us together and able to spread out & enjoy meals together, have a glass of wine, watch a movie. THANK YOU Arline & Jack!!! Love it!!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Stayed for two months and loved it

  Stayed for two months and loved it

  • Guest Bette (Medicine Park, OK)
  • Date of stay 01/01/12
  • Review Submitted 08/18/12
  We rented this wonderful house from Arline and Jack for the months of January and February of this year. Since we were effectively “moving in” we had a few requests for Arline that were outside the scope of any extra amenities. She took care of our requests gladly and promptly. We never met or talked on the phone, but she was extremely responsive and helpful through our e-mail correspondence. We arrived at the house on January 1, and by the end of the week put in a request for the same months in 2013. We fell in love with the house instantly and within just a few hours of unpacking we felt right at home. It was spotlessly clean and obviously lovingly cared for. Many things were supplied, some from previous guests. We were encouraged to use anything and everything. A favorite of ours was the “honor” wine rack – take a bottle, replace a bottle. We got a chance to taste a lot of new ones, and replaced them with our favorites. The proximity of the house to the beach (Ilse of Palm), Charleston (one of the coolest cities in the world) where we went at least 3-4 times a week, Boone Hall Plantation just across the street, great shopping, etc., made it a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend this house for a couple, or couples, families with kids and/or dogs, anyone really! Thanks to Arline and Jack for letting us stay in their beautiful and cozy vacation home!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Best VRBO Rental we've ever had!!

  Best VRBO Rental we've ever had!!

  • Guest DeniseL (Avon, IN)
  • Date of stay 05/26/12
  • Review Submitted 08/06/12
  Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with our family - which comprised of my husband and I, our 3 year old daughter, my parents and our dog. We always use VRBO for rentals, but this has been the BEST home we have ever stayed in!! Great location, luxuriously stocked, clean and we really felt at home here! The pictures/description doesn't not do this home justice - it was better than we could have imagined. Despite all the rain, we enjoyed our stay tremendously. We spent a day or two in Isle of Palms, a day in Sullivan's Island, a day or two around Mt Pleasant and a few days in Charleston. We saw Patriot's Point, took a carriage ride around Charleston and went to Boone Hall Plantation to name a few. We loved the Angel Oak Tree - very majestic and worth the drive!! Thanks again for making our week a great and comfortable one! We will be back! Denise Laverty

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• A Perfect Vacation Retreat

  A Perfect Vacation Retreat

  • Guest travel buddy (Hastings, Michigan)
  • Date of stay 03/17/12
  • Review Submitted 04/07/12
  After reading all the reviews, I cna't add much except to say that we have rented many VRBO rentals and this was the absolute best! The home is immaculate and so well decorated. Everything you need and more is available from the kitchen to the bath. Our dog loved their back yard (lab mix) and after an unfortunate incident of tearing their screen, Arline was so gracious. Of course, we had it fixed, but many owners would have been much more difficult to deal with. We also loved the quiet of the neighborhood and slept better in their bed than at home. We walked the neighborhood many times and everyone was friendly. We loved the proximity to Isle of Palms and Charleston was about 20 minutes away. The traffic is bothersome if you are like us and not used to it, but we persevered and know that Mt Pleasant will be better after their infrastructure is repaired. Arline keeps a wonderful black notebook with recommendations and we added to that. If you have a dog or not, be sure and visit Palmetto County Park - a wonderful dog park and great bike and walking trails. We fould many dog friendly restaurants in Mt Pleasant and Charleston - very fun to take our dog and visit with other dog owners. We can't say enought about the history, beauty and charm of the area.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thank you, Susan and Ken, for the great review and for being such wonderful guests. We have been blessed by great guests over the nearly three years we have made our cottage available for vacation rentals. Highway 17 is the main artery going into Charleston and the improvement project is in the last few months. It is bothersome now but when completed will greatly improve the traffic flow and road conditions going to Charleston. Palmetto County Park is about two miles down Long Point Road from the house and is a local treasure with something for everyone from water slides for the young children to the hiking trails and bike rentals/trails. Information on the park and other sites in the area is in our "black book" to help our guests learn about some local venues that are not well known. Thanks again for the review and come stay here again.

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• Wonderful Place

  Wonderful Place

  • Guest Cindy &Brian (Lexington, Ky)
  • Date of stay 11/08/11
  • Review Submitted 11/13/11
  My husband and i searched very carefully all the VRBO'S that fit our location needs, fully furnished home and comfy furniture needs, nice safe area, let me tell you we hit the JACKPOT!!!! This is a wonderful home and you will be very pleased!!! The owners Arline and Jack are very helpful and go out of their way to make sure you have a nice visit. This was our first time staying here but it will not be our last. We will be back again and again. !!!!! 1mile( maybe a hair less) to IOP Connector, Same for a nice mall, lots of restaurants, approx 10min to Mt. Pleasant. It is just a hop skip and jump to anything!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Nothing forgotten . . . .

  Nothing forgotten . . . .

  • Guest Two from Tennessee (Tennessee)
  • Date of stay 10/02/11
  • Review Submitted 10/11/11
  Just back from a week at this wonderful cottage. We traveled with our "pup", who loved the backyard. Also a nice quiet area for daily walks. Fenced in backyard was great - and we enjoyed watching all the squirrels! Inside, there is nothing that Arline has not thought of. Kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, supplies - stocked. Outside there is a grill available for use. The cottage is beautifully decorated and I cannot stress how clean it is. We have rented many times in the area and this was by far one of the cleanest places we have stayed. We grilled a couple of nights while there. Enjoyed siting out on the patio each morning. There are neighbors close by, but it was still a quiet area. No one disturbed us. Very convenient to beaches, to Charleston and lots of restaurants, etc. We will definitely be returning to this property!! Thank you Arline for a wonderful week!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Couldn't have asked for more!

  Couldn't have asked for more!

  • Guest The Gator Chomp (Gainesville, FL)
  • Date of stay 08/01/11
  • Review Submitted 09/06/11
  My fiance and I stayed here while doing externships at MUSC and were delighted to be able to bring our dog along. The house was clean, comfortable, well-maintained and BEAUTIFULLY decorated. It was well-stocked with everything we needed, including a fully-equipped kitchen for cooking, outdoor grill, laundry detergent, toilet paper, ect, ect, ect. Arline and Jack are a delight and were always accessible when we had questions. They returned our safety deposit promptly and even forwarded us mail after we'd left! They really went out of their way to make our stay wonderful, we couldn't have asked for more!

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Southern Hospitality at it's BEST

  Southern Hospitality at it's BEST

  • Guest Charlestonlover (Charlotte, NC)
  • Date of stay 07/16/11
  • Review Submitted 07/25/11
  As I sit in my office this Monday morning following our week vacation in Charleston, I am wishing I was back in this cozy cottage in Mount Pleasant planning our day! What a wonderful little house! There is nothing that I would give less than 5 stars on. Every member of our family, including our 4 legged child, absolutely loved this home. The extras you don't expect are the "better than a hotel" towels available in the linen closet and the stocked fridge and kitchen! We utilized every nook and cranny of this home and it served us very well. We grilled on the charcoal grill, wonderful. We had many meals in the kitchen, all easy to prepare with so many amenities. And yes, we did laundry in the wonderful washer and dryer. The bedrooms were all very comfortable and the bathrooms very nice and clean! The drive to the beach was quick, the local restaurant choices are plentiful, and the distance to downtown was better than expected. I would recommend this home to families and couples alike. Especially those that travel with their pets. The backyard was wonderful for our little Maggie! Thank you Arline for everything! We will be back!! :)

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Home Away from HOME

  Home Away from HOME

  • Guest luv us sum Mt.P!!!! (Fort Mill, SC)
  • Date of stay 06/04/11
  • Review Submitted 07/10/11
  Our family had a great vacation at this home. We actually lived in Mt.Pleasant prior but always seem to find ourselves back to vacation. We wanted a nice place for 2adults and 4kids. The location is great and convenient to everything. The pictures posted were accurate, what you see is what you get. The property was clean and well-maintained. The best thing was that we had everything supplied for us. Little things like condiments that you don't think about. Another great thing for us was the washer and dryer. I know your not suppose to do work while on vacation but she had all the supplies there to use freely. When I come home from vacation, I always dread having to do all that laundry. So, before I left I washed everything and didn't have that to worry about. That's huge for most mothers I think!! The neighborhood was nice and even though houses are so close it's very quiet and private. I am sure we will be back and highly recommend to anyone who wants a place like "home" to stay at while on vacation.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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$645.00/5 nights, $735.00/6 nights, $825.00/7 nights/1 week
$1,460.00/2 weeks, $1,835.00/3 weeks, $2,100.00/4 weeks or 1 month
All-inclusive rates (taxes & cleaning fee included).
$300 fully refundable security/damage deposit to reserve property.
$50.00 pet fee per dog per stay (non-refundable).
Dogs must be treated for ticks/fleas/heartworm. Max weight/dog 30 lbs. 2 dogs max.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.