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Private Guest Quarters - Cozy 1 BR/1 BA apartment on Historic 2-acre estate

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Entrance to "The Private Guest Quarters".
The "Private Guest Quarters" is on the ground level of this historic house.
Room
Interior
Bedroom viewing into garden.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Summerville, SC
  • Place, White Gables
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Azalea Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Summerville Dorchester Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Guest Quarters - Cozy 1 BR/1 BA apartment on Historic 2-acre estate

The Private Guest Quarters at Linwood is a cozy 1 bed/1 bath apartment located beneath the main house at Linwood, Historic Home and Gardens, a 2-acre Victorian era estate built in 1883. The apartment has its own private entrance and is equipped with a small kitchen, a dining area, one bedroom, one bathroom and a washer/dryer. Amenities include Cable TV, free Wi-Fi, bed linens, bath towels and off street parking. A unique, comfortable and private living experience for one or two guests!

We are located...
- 3 mins to downtown Summerville with great local restaurants, shops and a YMCA for working out
- 10 mins to Nexton Square with more great restaurants and shopping
- 25 mins from the Charleston Airport (CHS)
- 35 mins to Historic downtown (restaurants, shopping, carriage tours, etc.)
- 40 mins to Sullivan’s Island (our favorite local beach)
- 45 mins to Folly Beach (our second favorite local beach)

We're close to all that the Summerville / Charleston area has to offer!

** We offer BIG discounts for extended stays. Please inquire by email **

The Private Guest Quarters at Linwood is located on a two-acre historic estate in downtown Summerville with a beautiful garden and walking paths around the property that are open for guests to explore. It is on the ground level of the elegant, plantation-style house. The "Guest Quarters" was the original kitchen of the 1883 home, which was built by Julia Drayton Hastie, heiress to the famous Magnolia-on-the Ashley Plantation, just 20 minutes away.

Private History and Horticulture Tours of the 1883 Linwood estate are available upon request.

Please reach out if you have any questions or need any help during your stay!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

Swimming pool is for residents of only. Please let owners know if swimming after dark. Ask about your visitors' off street parking places.

Important information

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Property # 314703
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

About the neighborhood

Summerville

Located in Summerville Historic District, a neighborhood in Summerville, this apartment is near a water park. Regal Azalea Square and Cinemark Summerville are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Gahagan Park and Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark. Frankie's Fun Park and Audubon Swamp Garden are also worth visiting. With motor boating and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • White Gables - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Azalea Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Summerville Dorchester Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bishop Pengelley Memorial Chapel - 4 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Wassamassaw Community Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 23 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oscar's Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Recharge Nutrition - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Icehouse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Chev 208 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Margaritas - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Guest Quarters - Cozy 1 BR/1 BA apartment on Historic 2-acre estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Guest Quarters - Cozy 1 BR/1 BA apartment on Historic 2-acre estate?

As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Guest Quarters - Cozy 1 BR/1 BA apartment on Historic 2-acre estate on Jul 31, 2026 start from $121, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Guest Quarters - Cozy 1 BR/1 BA apartment on Historic 2-acre estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Guest Quarters - Cozy 1 BR/1 BA apartment on Historic 2-acre estate?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Guest Quarters - Cozy 1 BR/1 BA apartment on Historic 2-acre estate located?

Located in Summerville Historic District, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of White Gables, Azalea Park, and Summerville Dorchester Museum. Bishop Pengelley Memorial Chapel and Wassamassaw Community Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would definitely stay here again! A lovely property and the cozy suite suited our needs perfectly. The hosts were welcoming and we certainly felt at home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

anne m m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My second stay in this tucked away gem. Easy walk to town, gorgeous gardens and blissfully quiet surroundings make it a win-win.
Gorgeous oaks everywhere
Mr Earl Grey
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay. The grounds were beautifully maintained. Location was in the lovely historic district. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda was a great host with very prompt responses. The property location was very close to historic downtown. We greatly enjoyed the serenity and beauty of the gardens.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Suzanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Great location, Safe and cozy. Needs new linens and gentle updates. Hosts very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anne m m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, cozy haven a few blocks from beautiful downtown Summerville. The grounds are gorgeous and the home is quiet and very charming. I felt very safe being there alone and had everything I needed for my extended stay. The hosts responded immediately to my questions and accomodated me wonderfully. I'll be back!!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana A.

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

loved it!

I wouldn't mind making this a yearly stop!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol M C.

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

Winter Get-away

Our month long stay was amazing!!Vrbo's description was spot on. Linda and Peter were wonderful hosts. The apt's description was spot on, very clean and comfy.We
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 13, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! So glad you enjoyed Linwood :)
Verified

8/10 Good

david e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Safe. Only complaint is a short shower head.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Vacation

The property was beautiful, and tbe room was clean, quie, and comfortable. The owners that lived upstirs were very kind and helpfull.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2023
Thank you so much! So glad that you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

Beautiful Home

Beautiful home and very peaceful surroundings. The property owners are delightful people.
Stayed 48 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Lovely Home

I greatly enjoyed my stay here. The property is beautiful and very nice. The Shelbournes are amazing hosts.
Stayed 83 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

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

Beautiful Summerville

Over all we enjoyed our stay. We were somewhat surprised by the small space. Could have used a second comfortable chair as the rocker was pretty but not at all comfortable. Also there was no hot water to the bathroom sink. We appreciated Linda's caring attitude with us and the other guests that included prayer. Enjoyed the pool and property very much. Gorgeous!
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doriann S.

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

Summerville break

Linda and Enola were wonderful hosts. Everything was just as I expected and more so. It was a lovely touch when we arrived to find the welcome coffee and bread! The grounds were beautiful and we will be back at a later time of the year next time so we can experience them in full bloom.
Stayed 36 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

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

Picturesque & Cozy

The grounds were beautiful. The house was a historical treasure and reminded me of the home I grew up in. The king bed was a dream and the train whistling in the night was charming. The resident cat, Mr. Earl Grey won my heart and he is quite welcoming. I loved the location and everything about my stay.
Stayed 32 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2023
We are always thankful to our guests who take the time to write a nice review. So many are in transition as they find new homes in this beautiful, Carolina area. It is our pleasure to offer hospitality to meet their needs and even delight them with the offerings of LINWOOD, Historic Home and Gardens which is so conveniently located near new communities.
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10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Good Place for Travel Nurses

Excellent place for travel nurses. Amazing gardens and pool area. Great hosts. Within twenty minutes to Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital. Definitely will stay again at this place if needed.
Stayed 62 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Great place!

Logistically advantageous to everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 27 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann B.

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

A winter escape!

My husband and I traveled to Linwood to escape the cruel Indiana winter and to visit my daughter who lives in the vicinity. What we didn’t expect was to find the most beautiful, relaxing vacation spot we have ever experienced. We are definitely planning a return trip thanks to our gracious hosts and their oh so efficient property manager. Thanks once again Linda,Peter, and Enola! Mike & Mary Ann Beard February 20, 2020
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2023
Such a lovely review from such lovely folks. Thank you! We all agree that Mary Ann and Mike were a pleasure to have staying in the Private Guest Quarters at LINWOOD. We look forward to having them come back many times! Linda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Absolutely beautiful place !

Located blocks from downtown. Beautiful property. Very friends owners. Lots of privacy. Definitely would recommend to friends and family 😉
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2023
I could not speak more highly of these wonderful guests. I am so glad that the Guest Quarters at Linwood met their expectations and needs while they spent a month living there. We appreciate the time they took to write their nice review. Thank you. Sincerely, Linda Shelbourne
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurie H.

Wonderful little apartment. Beautiful grounds and lovely hosts.

We were here in the fall, I imagine the gardens are fabulous in the spring. Nice pool area and quiet neighborhood close to town.
Stayed 40 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2023
We are thankful when guests in our cottages or "Quarters" at Linwood Historic Home and Gardens take time from their busy schedules to write a review. It was our pleasure to accommodate these particular guests for an extended stay of more than a month and we're pleased they found the little apartment comfortable and convenient. It does work well for those visiting this beautiful area, relocating or working nearby. With thanks, Linda Shelbourne.

About the host

Hosted by Linda Shelbourne

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Peter and Linda have lived at LINWOOD for forty years. When their sons purchased their own homes near by, Linda developed the stately, Victorian house (1893) into a B&B. After 20 years of success and many awards, their concentration is now on the unique, comfortable, beautiful cottages which are in the grounds of the small, historic estate. We have a heart for hospitality, history and horticulture and love sharing all that with our guests. Guests come as strangers and leave as friends especially our winter folks who stay three months, enjoying the warmth of the Carolinas. It is particularly nice to have extended stay guests which is why we give very good rates to those staying longer.

Why they chose this property

Not only is "The Private Guest Quarters" a unique, comfortable and charming accommodation, it is very conveniently located to historic Charleston, Dorchester and Berkley counties for temporary work, relocating, or visiting.

What makes this property unique

This charming and comfortable, small accommodation is a great place to use as headquarters while working in or exploring the beautiful SC coastal region. You may drive north to Myrtle Beach and south to Hilton Head and Savannah. Wonderful to come home to this self contained, fully furnished abode after a busy work day or vacation in the area. Relax and walk to town for a drink and dinner if not in the mood to cook your own in the " Quarter's" kitchen.

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