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GREAT SUMMER VACAY/ROOFTOP/ OCEAN VIEW/3 MINUTE WALK TO BEACH/ CHARLESTON/LUXURY

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Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Isle of Palms, SC
  • Front Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Isle of Palms Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedflex

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Master

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

GREAT SUMMER VACAY/ROOFTOP/ OCEAN VIEW/3 MINUTE WALK TO BEACH/ CHARLESTON/LUXURY

The best house for your spring and summer vacation. Isle of Palms best kept secret! Welcome to "Carolina in my Mind" in the beautiful Isle of Palms. This is the very quiet part of the beach. We sit on a lovely street, Carolina Boulevard and are only a three-minute walk to the beach with easy, flat beach access. It's important that your vacation stay be wonderful with an exceptional experience. We have thought of everything to make the stay memorable from the quality bed linens to a commercial ice maker maintaining an equivalent of eight bags of ice.

Upon entering "Carolina in my Mind" you will realize, this house is like no other. The beautiful furnishings and design, numerous outdoor decks, unbelievable rooftop views, to enjoy the beautiful IOP sunsets, private pool and cornhole course are just a few of the amenities making this your home away from home. You will not be disappointed.

The difference is in the details:

-Top luxury comforters and duvet cover. Lush bath towels and beach towels and bath amenities included for everyone.
-Well stocked kitchen: All plates, glasses, utensils and bar ware. Outside Grill with propane. Commercial ice maker outside. Two refrigerators. Two one cup Keurig coffee makers and one pot coffee maker.
-Elevator serving all three levels. (Use upon request)
-Private Pool
-Champion style cornhole course (Boards and Bags included)
-Two full size decks with ocean and pool views
-Fully furnished rooftop with amazing ocean views and sunset views. Also views of the Ravenel Bridge and Sullivan's Island. Perfect sunset cocktail spot.
-Televisions in each bedroom and bedflex/study. All televisions have Roku (can use your code for Netflix, Hulu, etc. Large television in family room. Family television featuring cable and Roku.
-Playpen and highchair available upon request.
-Beach wagon, cooler, umbrella, beach chairs, beach towels and two fishing chairs available.
-Front room office with printer and pull-out queen-size sofa bed. Could be used as a sixth bedroom.
-Outdoor Shower by pool

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!! Carolina in my Mind is located close to the best spot on the beach. We are located on the quiet side of the island with wide beaches and away from the traffic and crowds. After a quick two minute walk to the beach you can stroll waterfront and discover a landscape of unmatched beauty along the coast. It's not unusual to encounter dolphins at play or see a sea turtle swimming. Every day you walk will be a different experience. It's the best place to collect beautiful sea shells and make great memories. The breach inlet is just a short walk from the house , where you can take in the ocean breeze, gaze at the Ravenel Bridge or go for dinner/cocktails at the Boathouse Restaurant.

A short drive to or bike ride to Isle of Palms restaurants or to Sullivan's Island. A ten minute drive will get you to Mount Pleasant that has numerous restaurants and shops. Don't forget Shem Creek where you can enjoy food and views right on the water. Last but certainly not least you are only a 20 minute drive to the "Holy City"...the best Southern city in the world!

HOUSE LAYOUT

1st Floor
Bedroom with King size bed and ensuite full bath with tub/shower combination.
Study/Bed Flex - Queen size sleeper sofa, printer and desk, option to use as an office or bedroom or both.

Fully stocked kitchen with marble countertops and high end appliances. Island bar seats four people. The dining area is adjacent to the kitchen and comfortably seats ten people. Bar cart in dining area to hold bar items and drinks. Kitchen is stocked with all plates and utensils. Turkey roaster and crockpot for holiday entertaining.

Family room has two full sofas that mirror each other and two chairs that share an ottoman, gas fireplace in family room and large television with cable and can also access such channels has Netflix, Hulu, etc. The voice activated remote control makes it easy to channel search. Powder room/half bath off the kitchen.

Deck with two swivel rocking chairs and small table adjacent to family room which overlooks pool and cornhole area.

2nd Floor -

Master Bedroom - King size bed with double vanity, oversized walk-in shower featuring rain shower head and sprayer. Custom designed closet by Charleston Closet with ample drawer space. Master bedroom also opens out to fully decorated second floor deck with ocean and pool views and easy access to to the rooftop. Features a one cup coffee machine for enjoying a cup of coffee while watching the sunrise from the rooftop.

Bedroom 1 - Two full size beds with Jack and Jill bathroom featuring own vanity/toilet but shares large shower with bedroom two.

Bedroom 2 - Queen size bed with Jack and Jill bathroom featuring own vanity/toilet but shares large shower with Bedroom one.

Bedroom 3 - Queen size bed with full ensuite bathroom and large walk-in shower.

Full laundry room with standard size washer and dryer.

Roof Top Deck - Just off the spiral stairs from the 2nd floor deck is the roof top deck. Complete with table and four chairs, two swivel chairs and one chaise lounge. Perfect area for enjoying great Atlantic views, marsh views, sunrise and sunsets.

Each full bathroom is equipped with luxury bath items, make-up towels, lush towels and blow dryer.

Basement/Pool Area

5 Lounge chairs around the pool.
Outdoor shower
Refrigerator
Commercial (8 bag ice maker)
Built in custom cornhole pads/Cornhole boards and bags
Grill with extra propane tanks
Furniture around the grill on order
Beach cooler, chairs, beach wagon, umbrella and fishing chairs

ADDITIONAL RENTAL INFORMATION

Check in is at 4:00 pm and check out is at 10:00 am.

No smoking

We do not allow parties in this house

During May - September rentals are for a week and from Saturday to Saturday only

NO PETS
NO PARTIES OR WEDDINGS

For your safety there is a Nest Camera on the outside of the house.

The garage can fit three cars in it and there is room for three cars in the driveway. Please do not park in the yard. Cars parked on the street will be ticketed.

Diving in the pool is prohibited
There is a charge to heat the pool.

Pool is cleaned once a week.

Our home sleeps twelve people comfortably, with the pull-out queen sleeper sofa.

Persons renting this home are required to be 25 years old or older

THERE ARE NO EARLY CHECK IN'S OR LATE CHECK OUT'S DURING MAY-SEPTEMBER.

Property manager

Marian Kemp
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Diving in swimming pool
NO PETS OF ANY KIND. IF A PET IS FOUND TO BE AT THE HOUSE YOU WILL BE ASK TO LEAVE AND CHARGED A FEE. NO HANGING BANNERS ON THE WALLS.
No parties or events. Blow up pools, jumping castles, play yards are not allowed. No tents or campers allowed. No glitter or confetti.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Isle of Palms

Located in Isle of Palms, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Fort Sumter and USS Yorktown are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Patriots Point and South Carolina Aquarium. Traveling with kids? Consider Charleston Fishfinder Charters, or check out an event or a game at Charleston Gaillard Center. Discover the area's water adventures with parasailing, windsurfing, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Isle of Palms, SC

What's nearby

  • Front Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Isle of Palms Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sullivan's Island Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Isle of Palms County Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course - 15 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 28 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Refuge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Joe's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Windjammer - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Acme Cantina - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mainland Container Co. Kitchen & Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does GREAT SUMMER VACAY/ROOFTOP/ OCEAN VIEW/3 MINUTE WALK TO BEACH/ CHARLESTON/LUXURY have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is GREAT SUMMER VACAY/ROOFTOP/ OCEAN VIEW/3 MINUTE WALK TO BEACH/ CHARLESTON/LUXURY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GREAT SUMMER VACAY/ROOFTOP/ OCEAN VIEW/3 MINUTE WALK TO BEACH/ CHARLESTON/LUXURY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GREAT SUMMER VACAY/ROOFTOP/ OCEAN VIEW/3 MINUTE WALK TO BEACH/ CHARLESTON/LUXURY?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GREAT SUMMER VACAY/ROOFTOP/ OCEAN VIEW/3 MINUTE WALK TO BEACH/ CHARLESTON/LUXURY located?

This family-friendly Isle of Palms vacation home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Front Beach and Isle of Palms Beach. Sullivan's Island Beach and Breach Inlet are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in IOP
Fantastic property for our family of 5 adults to visit and enjoy all that Isle of Palms has to offer. We had a minor issue shortly after check in that was immediately addressed by the host. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Well appointed, beautifully decorated home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay!
The property, location, and home was beautiful. The home was very clean, the owner was extremely accommodating and easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend this property and would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Experience and Home
Very clean and beautiful home! Great communication before and during our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Group of friends
Amazing place and super clean! Such an ideal spot too
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

laurie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Beautiful home, easy access to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Look no further - the most amazing vacation home!
This is the most beautiful house I've ever stayed in! My entire group was so impressed - everything was pristine, decorated beautifully, and just "homey." IOP is the cutest vacation town too. We did not want to leave! Thank you to the host for the most memorable trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Survived Tropical Storm Debby!
We loved our stay at Carolina on my Mind! We had several rainy days due to Topical Storm Debby but having to stay inside this beautiful and spacious home made it much easier to bear. Beautiful kitchen and comfortable beds. Marian was a great host and replied to all our questions quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
408 Carolina Blvd
Very nice house and great location. Exactly as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House 10/10
This was our first trip to Isle of Palms and it did not disappoint! The house was beautiful and well stocked with everything we needed, including beach towels, chairs, an umbrella and a cabana. The host was very responsive and check-in was seamless. The location of the house was spectacular and only a block from the beach. The views from our bedroom and the rooftop deck were stunning! We will definitely be staying here next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family vacation 2024
This is an amazing property! The location is a quick walk to the beach. The house is beautifully decorated and designed. The backyard pool was perfect for our extended family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home!
We have stayed at many places over the last 11 years in Isle of Palms and this was one of our favorites! The house was clean, beautifully decorated, and great location. The only improvements we would make is the shower pressure in a couple of the bathrooms and we wished the outdoor space would’ve had a larger table for us to have lunch/dinner while the kids swam in the pool. With that being said-we had a wonderful time and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carolina ALWAYS in my Mind!
Our family of 10 loves Charleston, and we love the Isle of Palms even more. This home is in a perfect location on the island. Very quiet, and only a 3 minute walk to the beach. The house is exactly as advertised and is beautiful from bottom to top. The views from the rooftop deck are amazing. There was plenty of room for our entire family to spread out and have our own space. The pool was wonderful. The house was clean. And Marian, the owner, was always available and wonderful to work with each time we had a question. We had a fantastic family vacation and will be staying at Carolina In My Mind again in the future! I highly suggest this property for a perfect family beach getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carolina on our Minds
This is the second year in a row we have stayed at Marian's house for an annual trip our family of 11 (parents, kids, and grandkids) take to Isle of Palms. It is such an important trip to our group and this house is perfect for us - spacious, amazing location, great pool and yard, really nice design of bedroom spaces. The house is exactly as advertised and Marian is a very gracious host. We are planning to be back again next year again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family vacation
First class accommodations! Everything you need. The kitchen was fully equiped, the pool was fantastic after a long day at the beach. The owner has this place set up for relaxation. The ice machine was fantastic to have at a beach house. The whole family just loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

M T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another enjoyable stay!
This was our fourth stay at Carolina in my Mind and it’s always a great experience. The home is clean, well stocked and maintained. I also appreciate the one simple checkout instruction to load and start the dishwasher as we are leaving. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We give it 5 stars
Great location, beautiful home, nice amenities. We appreciated the available beach chairs and cabana.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Spacious house in a nice location. Great for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carolina on my Mind - 408 Carolina Blvd
Kemp Family - Thank you so much for allowing us to share our Daughter’s Wedding weekend at your home on IOP. What a spectacular House with a warm feeling on home. We loved the home, each room having its own Bathroom, plenty of space for our family with Grandparents to spread out. A Weekend in IOP we will never forget. Highly Recommended for anyone visiting IOP in Charleston, SC.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maeve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family vacation
We had a great family vacation at this house for my mom’s 70th birthday. The house is beautifully maintained, in a great location and has everything you need to hit the ground running. We took advantage of the many beach chairs, towels, coolers and wagons provided for our short walks to the beach. The backyard area and pool are also great and we enjoyed many afternoons back there. Marian is a highly responsive and accommodating host who made the check in process seamless and quickly answered any questions we had during our stay. I would highly recommend staying here if you visit Isle of Palms and we would gladly come back for a future stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Getaway Home
This was one of the best rental properties we've ever stayed at in our over 25 years of renting vacation homes. Our entire family really enjoyed the large open family room and gourmet kitchen. The extra long dining room table allowed us to enjoy not only some great local takeout, but each others company as well. The bedrooms were great with comfy beds, high-end linens and private en suites. The heated pool, multi-level decks with seating, and beautiful neighborhood only one black from the beach were the icing on the cake. We were planning our next stay before 2 days before we left(:
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
We had an amazing stay at the Kemp beach house for a long weekend in Charleston! The house is gorgeous, very clean and extremely well stocked. It was so close to the beach and has lots of space to hang out and enjoy the ocean breeze. The host was super responsive and made everything easy. We wanted to never leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything You Need…And Then Some!
Couldn’t have asked for a better vacation home for our annual girls trip. The photos don’t do it justice! The house is absolutely stunning and so thoughtful stocked with everything from toiletries to kitchen supplies. We loved the outdoor area and took full advantage of the heated pool and grill. Being in walking distance to the beach was also a huge plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding / Vacation
The house was outstanding and could not ask for more. It was actually better than the pictures shown. Clean, updated and perfect for entertaining. Everything you could ask for and more. Host was extremely responsive and we cannot wait for our next visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
This was our second stay at the property and it was just as wonderful as the first time! The owner/manager provided everything we needed and more. The house is beautiful and very comfortable, also in a great location close to the beach. We loved staying there and would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

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Hosted by Marian Kemp

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