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The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..

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Not to big, not too small🫶🏽
Maybe add an island?
Huge live oak!
Extra bedroom
Double drs to big back stairs

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Place, Battery Number 5 Marker
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Folly Island Beaches
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Office 1

2 Twin Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area

About this property

The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..

Located at 1545 Grimball Rd Ext, James Island, SC. This spacious Home has serenity & unique kind of privacy which places you in the middle of everything and yet above, it all. It's 5 minutes from Folly Beach with Island life and only 15 minutes from downtown Charleston with its deep Southern culture. Even with all there is to do, you will love being here tucked in, surrounded by 60' tree tops, overlooking all. If you have companions, have them look up the adjoining "Lazy Susan" 2 bdrm cottage.
The space
A unique place has style all its own with high ceilings, big windows, room to think open thoughts. Inside it's light, surrounded by tons of 60' trees, & by bird life, (lots of red birds), all their calls and habits, create a world above that you are now in.
There's a second effect, the spiral staircase or the stronger wide staircase get you here. There's the terrace, the deck and the porch connecting you with outside. Inside it's really pleasant. People can feel so comfortable they want to "stay awhile"!

Guest access
You enter either up the front spiral staircase or take your luggage through a common area entry to the back stairway up to The Tree Top Terrace. It's protected by this huge live Oak between you and the road in front, lined by jungle ditch and overlooks an empty field backed by forest. Pretty private and pleasant!. We are very allergic and cant take pets.we had to give up our own. It has been decontaminated to rid any allergy contamination for health reasons so sorry we cant take pets.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the neighborhood

Charleston

Charleston is home to this vacation home. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Charleston City Market and Fort Sumter. Traveling with kids? Don't miss South Carolina Aquarium and North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center.
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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • Battery Number 5 Marker - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Folly Island Beaches - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • College of Charleston - 11 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 28 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mondo's Italian Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smoky Yolk Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bohemian Bull - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island.. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..?

As of Apr 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island.. on May 30, 2026 start from $217, 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 The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island.. located?

Located in Charleston, this family-friendly vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Battery Number 5 Marker, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Folly Island Beaches and Folly Beach County Park. Sunrise Park Beach and Center Street are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy for the family to enjoy our local family and the parts of the city we wanted to explore
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, loved the back porch!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

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

Amazing Place to stay

Great location to the beach, restaurants, and everything you need on vacation. Super clean, easy check-in, contact with host was awesome. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C.M. P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is really unique and comfortable to rent. It’s so close to the beach also! My family was able to stay here and easily access the property. Communicating with Susan, the property owner, was a breeze as she was knowledgeable on the area and available to give instructions for access. It rained for the majority of our stay but this rental has plenty of outdoor spaces to enjoy the gorgeous Folly Beach weather. Really cannot say enough good things about how enjoyable our stay was!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Treetop Escape

My husband, daughter, and I had a wonderful stay! The host, Susan, was so sweet and our 2-year old was so sad to leave our “vacation house.” Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy U.

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

Tree Top hideout

It was as advertised. Perfect spot, quiet, easy distance by car to downtown and to the plantations and to the beach. Also close to a Publix. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany P.

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

Perfect location for my first visit to the area

Location was perfect! Tons of privacy & not a lot of noise around, which we loved. Place was very clean & well equipped. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place near the beach. I was familiar with the area and knew exactly where it was and chose it for that reason. It's is in a quiet neighborhood between the busy part of Folly Rd and Folly Beach near the marshes. Beautiful deck off some forested lowlands and wonderful home. Super convenient to everything yet so quiet and peaceful. Definitely planning to stay again. 5 stars all the way!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dani S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little gem is so close to the beach, Charleston. Wal Mart pickup about 4 mins away, which we used daily. Air conditioning was excellent, nice sleeping spaces. We used the kitchen to cook full meals and it was equipped to do so. Great ice maker! Great dining area too!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kerianne and Phil G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property was in a great location. It was kinda dirty but not disgusting. It was also over-decorated to the point of the decorations getting in the way and being kinda dangerous
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin G.

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

Visiting son in the area

A really cute and unique place to stay. Susan was so accommodating and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicki B.

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

Family visit at Folly

Celebrating our granddaughters birthday and being so close to family on James Island. Plenty of room for the 2 of us. Enjoyed the decks. Carrying luggage up the stairs may be a problem for some. Washer and dryer are in garage not in the rental. Overall great for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle s.

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

Wonderful stay!

This is a lovely, private, unique and beautiful rental home. All the outdoor porches are wonderful and you feel like you’re just sitting up in the trees. Cute furnishings, well stocked and the home was very clean. It’s an excellent location right in between Folly Beach and downtown Charleston. Susan was very responsive and extremely helpful and very kind. We definitely plan to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Parker A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good time! Not exactly what we expected

No washer and dryer like it says. We stayed up stairs from the host. We didn’t know we were sharing the property. But overall it was fun. The house was nice and the host was nice as well. We didn’t hear much from her after the first day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Spacious, clean 2BR ten minutes to Folly Beach!

My wife and I came to celebrate our anniversary and found the Tree Top a great bargain. The unit was spotless, with modern, updated appointments, plenty of clean towels, and easy access to Folly Beach. Susan was a great hostess, gifting us wine when she heard this was a celebratory trip.. she even loaned a hair dryer to my wife who had forgotten hers. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

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

Great Central Location

A nice clean, small apartment centrally located on James Island. Cozy place and Susan was very responsive and accommodating.Stair-only access so must be able to climb stairs.Some of the neighborhood houses are not very nice - but I know the island well and expected this. It’s an area that is in the process of improvement - but safety was never a concern.Overall a great place to stay while heading out on excursions into town (about 10 min if traffic is light) or to Folly Beach (easy 5 min again if traffic is light)Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

August 2024 stay (5 days)

Property was very nice. Access by stairs was not an issue for us but for others it may be more important. Beds were comfortable. Rooms had individual air units to allow customized room temperatures. Balconies were nice - we would have spent more time on them except the weather was warm & humid during our stay. We did not use the kitchen very much but what we did use worked fine. TV / living space was good for our group (4 people). Washer/dryer is in a separate garage area but we were able to access it when needed. Susan was very responsive as a host and ensured we had everything we needed. Overall location / price was the main reason for our stay. 5-10 minutes to Folly Beach and 15-20 minutes to downtown Charleston. We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Raylen H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Didn’t enjoy

It’s a shared property with host, that wasn’t advertised. You have to ask for code to washer and dryer in garage. On the third day we realized it was infested with “palmetto bugs” which are Florida woods roaches. We were 18 so finding a last minute hotel was a struggle. We found one but it didn’t have a check in until 4. We were unaware that we still had to be out by check out time at 10 as this wasn’t our fault and was an inconvenience. We tried explaining our cold food wouldn’t last from 10-4 in the car. When we first got there there were mouse droppings in the drawers of the dresser that we overlooked. We were very understanding at first and that was not reciprocated to us. We were told it has never been a problem and it was due to the heat and humidity. Said the bugs were gone the day after we left even though it takes a while to get rid of them as they lay eggs. She made it seem like it was our fault they were so bad because we weren’t fully gone and had stuff still there a few hours past check out time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our night!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The place is beautiful and comfy inside. The balcony is amazing for the evening too. Everything we needed was available to us, from cooking items to extra blankets. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a really nice space to stay with bird noises out back to listen to while drinking coffee. There were plenty of towels and pillows and the house had ample seating. It was a little stuffy when we got there but figured out the mini splits and got the temperature regulated. The host was quick to answer any messages. The front spiral staircase is not for those who are not agile. It was tricky to navigate a roller suitcase up and down the stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space is very pretty and spacious. The air conditioning worked well and the host is very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin H.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberli R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Susan Guslason

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So i am an adventurer,, seasoned, and its my turn to be happy. I’m trying to make this place self susraining so maybe I can be a good example. I’m making sure I don’t die before I’m dead.

Why they chose this property

Its a small neat & tidy cottage near watrr, downtown and tons of things to see and do. My next door neighbor shares his pecans with me. This is a great place to come and disapear.

What makes this property unique

This is a normal cottage close to a beach. Its got comfortable clean furiture that are simple and beachy. Its quiet accomidating, close to beach, downtown, groceries and resturants. Check out the pictures.

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