Charming family-friendly casita 5 min to downtown, 15 min to beach
Arguably the most convenient location in Charleston! This vibrant 1970’s bungalow is just 5 minutes from downtown and 8 miles from Folly Beach. Walking distance to a shopping center with grocery store, restaurants, bars, coffee shop, gas station, and bank! The home offers 2 queen bedrooms and a room with a twin XL over queen bunk bed, great for kids and comfortable for adults, so everyone has a cozy spot. The fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with tub, and screen porch provide all the comforts of home + local artwork, noteworthy books, and eclectic trinkets from around the world. The fenced-in backyard is perfect for kids to play safely.
The convenience of this location can’t be beat: 2 miles to MUSC, 2.8 miles to King Street shopping, and 8 miles to Folly Beach, 1.3 miles to local music venue, the Charleston Pour House, 6 miles to Johns Island.
The house is located on a quiet street, local traffic only. Tons of tiny frogs in the yard. Catching them makes for great entertainment for kids (and adults!)
Note: This home is a duplex, my mother lives next door with her friendly blue heeler named Blue —he loves kids and might ask to join in the fun, though the yards are securely separated.
Amenities: - Parking: Private driveway for 3 cars (or a boat!), plus additional street parking. - Entertainment: Cornhole, family board games, kid games, toy basket, pack'n play with crib sheet, and an extra TV in the bunk room for movie nights. - Outdoor: Fenced-in backyard for kids and pets, and a relaxing screen porch. - Work & Connectivity: Fast WiFi and a desk in the front bedroom, perfect for a work-cation. - Kitchen: Fully equipped with all the essentials for cooking at home. - Laundry: Washer and dryer available for your convenience. - Bonus: Discounted spa services next door with a professional massage therapist.
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Charleston
Located in Charleston, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include South Carolina Aquarium and North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Credit One Stadium, or consider a night out at Historic Rice Mill. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, waterskiing and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.
McLeod Plantation Historic Site - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Medical University of South Carolina - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
College of Charleston - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
Charleston City Market - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
Getting around
Charleston Station - 21 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 16 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Wendy's - 15 min walk
Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - James Island - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming family-friendly casita 5 min to downtown, 15 min to beach pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming family-friendly casita 5 min to downtown, 15 min to beach?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming family-friendly casita 5 min to downtown, 15 min to beach on 16 Jun 2026 start from £249, 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 at Charming family-friendly casita 5 min to downtown, 15 min to beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming family-friendly casita 5 min to downtown, 15 min to beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming family-friendly casita 5 min to downtown, 15 min to beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming family-friendly casita 5 min to downtown, 15 min to beach located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of James Island County Park, West Ashley Greenway and Harbor View Shopping Center. College of Charleston and Charleston City Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Perfect location! Close to downtown and Folly Beach! The place is cozy, clean and comfortable. The pack and play and basket of toys were definitely a plus if you’re traveling with little ones.
Quiet location. Equipped with all necessary home items to make your stay comfortable. Clean and reasonably priced. Host is always available and responds quickly to any inquiries. Would stay here again.
My friends and I had such a fun stay at this place, it was a cute place in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood! The place was very clean and had all the essentials! Great location too, loved being close to downtown, about a 5 minute drive! So thankful we found this place :)
Celia K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2025
Celia, I’m so happy you and your friends had a great stay. The casita is the perfect little secret for the right people ;) You’re welcome back any time.
We were in Charleston for a tax conference and decided to take the hubby and kiddos along. We found the casita online and loved it! It was such a cozy place to stay in. Clean and great location. Our host was very nice. We will definitely consider staying there again, if we are ever in SC again!
All was as described. Kids loved their room. Jessica was super friendly and responsive. When a hiccup happened, she dealt with it right away. Highly recommend.
This was perfect! 5 minutes to downtown Charleston, all on one floor (we are 3 seniors). Bedrooms were good sized with closet space and the beds were very comfortable. Galley kitchen is laid out well and there is a washer and dryer. Cute little screened porch and lovely back yard although we didn't use either of those. We were delighted with the accommodations and would definitely stay there again!
Quiet area but still super fast to get downtown, super clean and cozy. We had 5 people that easily spaced out amongst the 3 bedrooms. Jessica was wonderful with instructions and communication! Highly recommend.
Dee G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
Thanks so much, Dee! I’m so glad y’all had a great time. Come back soon!
This duplex was great! Quiet neighborhood with good proximity to all the places you might want to go without being in a busy, more urban area. Accurate description, down to the tiny frogs. Great communication and quick resolve of a small issue upon check in. Thanks!
Grand daughter wanted to visit College of Charleston, check out Folly Beach, and do the outer Banks boat tour. Perfect location for all of those activities. Loved the house. Enjoyed the screened in porch. Appreciated the lightly stocked kitchen with a few basics, the Brita filter, extras in the bathroom, and phone chargers. Very thoughtful add ons. Decor was very fun. Great art work and fun books! Also enjoyed the next door dog! Thanks for a great stay!