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Lovely Historic Home on Sullivan's Island - Beach 100 Yds, Excellent Pricing.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen

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Sullivan's Island, SC

Sullivan's Island Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Front Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Charleston Lighthouse
‪4 min drive‬
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Lovely Historic Home on Sullivan's Island - Beach 100 Yds, Excellent Pricing.

Our pet friendly home and, folks tell us with their wonderful reviews, very charming and warm old island home - with recent historic designation - is located a few yards from the beautiful 100-yard path to the beach and is just 20 minutes from Charleston. Kitchen and dining equipment, paper goods, beach chairs, an outdoor BBQ, towels, linens, laundry room.

Sullivan's Island is across the Inland Waterway from Charleston with semi-tropical terrain, wide, sandy beaches, historic Fort Moultrie, a lively and varied restaurant area, public tennis courts and an old-time playground with grandstand gazebo.

Most pets warmly welcomed! https://sullivansisland.sc.gov/dog-licenses

Go crabbing, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, and sailing in the ocean or in the inlets and creeks leading to the inland waterway. Sullivan's Island is the site of novels of many well-known authors: Edgar Allen Poe (The Gold Bug), DuBose Heyward (Porgy and Bess), and Pat Conroy (The Prince of Tides).

Just 9 yards away from the footpath to the beautiful beach on the Atlantic Ocean, the duplex's upper level has private entrances, four bedrooms (one King, two with double beds, one with twin beds), two indoor bathrooms, two outdoor showers, and comfortably accommodates eight people. Living room, dining room; Ceiling fans in each room. Central Air Conditioning/Heat. Large screened front porch; Rooftop Deck with 360 degree views.

The large, screened, front porch with plush furniture serves as a second living area. A winding staircase at the end of the porch leads to the rooftop deck.

(Licensed Vacation Rental by Town of Sullivan's Island)

Property manager

Rachel Rephan Ginsburg

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

With approval by home owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in house or porches or deck

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please empty the dishwasher if its been used.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

No unattended Children under the age of 10 on rooftop deck.

By agreeing to the above House Rules you also agree to execute the attached rental agreement along with photo ID to confirm reservation.

You also agree to attached Town of Sullivan's Island ordinances, laws must be execute & returned to confirm booking. $500 fee for violating per day.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sullivan's Island

Located in Sullivan's Island, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Charleston Gaillard Center, or consider a night out at Historic Rice Mill. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sullivan's Island, SC

What's nearby

Sullivan's Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Front Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Charleston Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Fort Moultrie - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course - 17 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

Charleston Station - 23 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Refuge - ‬5 min drive
‪Coconut Joe's - ‬5 min drive
‪Windjammer - ‬5 min drive
‪Acme Cantina - ‬5 min drive
‪Mainland Container Co. Kitchen & Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Historic Home on Sullivan's Island - Beach 100 Yds, Excellent Pricing. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lovely Historic Home on Sullivan's Island - Beach 100 Yds, Excellent Pricing.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Historic Home on Sullivan's Island - Beach 100 Yds, Excellent Pricing.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Historic Home on Sullivan's Island - Beach 100 Yds, Excellent Pricing. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Sullivan's Island Beach and Breach Inlet. Isle of Palms Beach and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Amy T.

21 Mar, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Old home

Very old home in need of repairs. Found bugs in kitchen and there was no washer/dryer as mentioned in the listing. The location was great- quick walk to the boardwalk and beach. Kitchen was very well stocked.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

4 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!

Cannot say enough good things about this place.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick G.

4 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5th year in the books

As always a great trip and great place

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H., Walterboro, SC

26 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family time

Short walk to the beach where there is a gully ideal for children’s swimming.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederick G., Richmond, Virginia

9 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Great location and the property is exactly as described. How to be back again next year.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin N., Asheville North Carolina

5 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay

This continues to be a very special place, which I think really exemplifies the peaceful charm and historical nature of Sullivans Island. My second time staying! Excellent location and excellent communication with the property manager.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

kathleen b.

9 Oct, 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

Beautiful spot - very close to the beach - the house could use some work, new furniture, etc.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Tammy L.

24 Sept, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Unsatisfied

Property is in need of repair, too much to list, But the beach is super close and that is a beautiful thing!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Judy R.

14 Sept, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation home

Although the home was rustic...the location was superb. Easy walk to the beach where we walked twice a day. Plenty of room to hangout - loved the screend in porch. Rachel was super helpful with details before we arrived.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Eva S.

30 Jun, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat guest

This is the 7th time we've rented this property!! Always a great vacation!! Clean, has lots of little conveniences and perfect location!! Can't wait to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

randy p.

16 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location. Clean, interesting home. When we first arrived we were unsure we’d made a good choice. However, we had a wonderful time and will likely return.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin N., Asheville North Carolina

22 Mar, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded expectations!

The place looks great in the photos, but the historical detail and charm are even better in person. Super comfortable, tons of attention to detail. A loved house with a lot of character, if you go for bland and sterile, look on, this place would be wasted on you, I will definitely be back ❤️

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

9 Sept, 2018

Wonderful authentic Sullivan's Island beach house

We had a wonderful time at Rachel's house. She is an excellent hostess, and the house was very thoughtfully stocked. Books, coffee filters, a screened porch with seating for all - what more could you want for a reunion of friends! Short walk to the beach. Our family will be back

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

29 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jasmine dream

From the moment we pulled in our stay was magical-like a jasmine scented dream that you don’t want to wake up from-the screened in porch was a spacious and cool gathering place, but the rooftop deck with its quirky staircase took it all to another dimension ~this felt like an old family home, rich with personality and history rather than a sterile rental. The boardwalk to the beach was accessible and delightful. Maggie was a pleasure to communicate with . We four old friends give the whole experience it five stars and eight thumbs up!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

1 Mar, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a relaxed, homey vibe

We had terrible weather during our stay so we spent more time in the house than anticipated and it was wonderful: comfortable, relaxed and we felt right at home. We cooked lots of nice meals in the fully stocked kitchen and enjoyed the roofdeck when it was sunny and screened in porch when it wasn't. The island is fantastic and really easy to navigate, and our dog loved playing on the beach which was a very short walk. We would love to go back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Foster F., Northern Virginia

22 Apr, 2019

Welcome to Paradise

We had a wonderful spring break on Sullivan's Island and Rachel was the kindest, most accommodating host we have ever met. Beautiful roof deck. Well stocked kitchen with every need provided for. Stunning beach steps from your door. Large bedrooms with the most comfortable beds that I have found in a HomeAway stay. Looking forward to our next stay with Rachel on Sullivan's!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth C.

20 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEST VRBO EVER!!!!

This historical Sullivan's beach house is simply WONDERFUL! We had a family reunion with young and old and the house was PERFECT! It is right across from the beach path, bike ride to the town and filled with amenities like washer/dryer, complete kitchen, beach chairs and it is absolutely adorable to boot! Our kids loved putting their kids to bed and then enjoying the rooftop deck!! The host is also fabulous! She is quick to respond, answers all your questions and accommodates specific requests when possible. We had friends visit and they can't wait to use this very special home as well! We couldn't have asked for more!!!! (I would also add that it would be charming for a romantic get-away for a couple too!! :))

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Curt F.

3 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sullivan’s Island historic house

Classic historic island house (upper part of a duplex) - weathered and charactered on the outside, warm and inviting inside. Well stocked with everything we needed. There were some minor repairs needed but nothing that impacted our enjoyment of the house. We loved the screen porch. Easy access to one of the best dog walking beaches anywhere. Interesting walkable neighborhood. We very much enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

2 Nov, 2008

Building Memories

My family had a lovely vacation at this property. We had four generations together! My 85 year old Mother simply loved her naps on the front porch with the ocean breeze. I would imagine if the walls could talk, there would be some grand stories of past visits to tell. Sullivans Island at its best! We all hope to come next year.

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

11 Aug, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location!

What a perfect location on Sullivan's Island. We had a short walk to the beach and rode bikes all across the island. Rachel was such a gracious host, communicated well, and was extremely flexible with us. The house is quite old but I believe the listing reflects everything accurately. We stayed with our two children (5 and 2) and our nanny and it was plenty of space.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah G.

25 Jun, 2018

Perfect for our family

We loved our stay! We enjoyed the screened-in porch, which was perfect for our 18 month-old. She loved the quick access to the beach, which we were thankful for as well. Rachel, the host, is so kind and accommodating. It was great to have sheets and towels already there, and we loved the access to beach chairs (and even a wagon). We would love to stay again! We had everything we needed and more. We stayed with my husband’s parents and his brother, along with my husband and my child, and we all enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for all ages!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Michelle R.

26 Oct, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for My Family's Visit, But...

First of all, if I could give SIX STARS for location and responsiveness of host I certainly would! This house was actually perfect for my siblings who came to visit me (I live just over the SI bridge in Mt Pleasant) from all over the country. The beach is literally across the street, the neighborhood super quiet, the downstairs guests so very nice, and I understand Rachel was very responsive with my sister who contacted her separately. The beds and furnishings were cozy and comfy and old...like you are staying at your eccentric grandma's place at the beach. But it badly needs some TLC and a deep clean and a paint job and potentially some mold remediation. My BIL has asthma and the mold was really a problem for him. Take care of that and you'd get 5 stars all the way around and I would book you again in a heartbeat! Thanks for a lovely stay--and I hate to even bring the issues up here but for those with breathing issues it can really be dangerous! xxoo

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy n.

8 Mar, 2019

Fantastic!

Rachel, the owner of this historic home was very accommodating and welcoming! Her communication with me was outstanding. The beach is gorgeous and open to dogs off leash in the morning, leashed the remainder of the day. There are many dining options on Sullivan’s and Isle of Palms and if you’d like to take in Charleston’s charm, it is a short ride away. Boone Hall Plantation is close by and provides very interesting history of the plantation and surrounding area. Hope I can come back next year! Thank you Rachel!

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

27 May, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful little place right off the beach

It's a lovely little home with four beds, two baths (the listing is showing 4/4 in some places). It's a single floor location accessible by stairs on the side of the building. There's a tight circular staircase that leads to a little hang out area on the roof, which is pretty nice. These stairs are on the spacious porch, which we spent most of our time on, enjoying the cool breezes. It was slightly rainy our trip, but spending the rain delays on the porch was an absolute delight. Master bath is great, the 2nd bath is a little small, but servicable. Kitchen was small but has everything we needed. Hosts are very nice and quick to answer inquiries. We wanted to rent a golf cart for the week and had questions about recharging. Got an answer almost immediately through the vrbo messaging system. Really happy with the overall experience. Already thinking about plans for next year, if they will have us back :)

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mary Ann X., Rancho Mirage! Ca. And Newport Beach, Ca.

15 Oct, 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

In desperate need of repair.

The property is over 100 years old. We knew that. What we were shocked with was the condition of the place. It is desperately in need of repair. The location is wonderful. We had lots of fun with family but the house was dreadful. Rusted pipes; much needed paint; holes in screens that allowed squirrels to get in. Beds were comfortable and the screened in porch the saving grace of the place. Furniture is very old and desperately in need of re-stuffing. Uncomfortable and very difficult to get in and out of especially for the elderly. The TV did not work but was replaced with a new one. Much appreciated.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rachel Rephan Ginsburg

Our father built this house over 80 years ago, and to brag for him, it's survived every storm having lost only two shingles - even the terrible Hugo in 1989!