Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub + Game Room, 6 minutes to Downtown, 15 to Folly!
Welcome to your creekside retreat on James Island — perfectly situated between downtown Charleston and Folly Beach. Ideal for families, groups of friends, or anyone seeking a peaceful getaway with easy access to all the Lowcountry has to offer. What You’ll Love: Relax in the hot tub or gather around the fire pit under the stars Explore the waterway with our kayaks Fun for kids: swingset, creek, and a game room Fully stocked kitchen + coffee/tea station Just 6 minutes to MUSC, 10 minutes to Folly Beach or Downtown
Centrally located for your beach getaway, or business trip. James Island is close to everything, and very easy to get to. You will have the whole main house to yourself, but the backyard is shared (fire pit, hot tub, garden, grill, swingset). Free parking for up to 4 vehicles onsite.
In addition to the bedrooms, full baths, full kitchen, game room and living room, our backyard is a wonderful place to hang out. We have a creek, a garden and fruit trees, a gas grill, a hot tub, and a fire pit. So much to enjoy as you are waterfront. You are even welcome to fish in the waterway (catch & release), or use our kayaks for a jaunt down the estuary.
We have smart TVs with many apps to enjoy.
You will have the entire main house to yourself. It has a kitchen, two bathrooms, three bedrooms, a living room, dining room, and game room. You may also feel free to enjoy the back or front yard, which is shared with our other guests. We can accommodate four guest vehicles. We give you a code to enter on the keypad a few days before you arrive. You can check in anytime after 4pm. We charge a $50 early check-in/late check-out fee, and can only guarantee we can accommodate it on the day of arrival/check out.
We live locally and are available to assist with any needs that arise. We are always available via message.
Rules: No smoking anywhere on the property. No drugs or parties.
Because there are shared walls, we ask that you respect quiet hours. (10pm-7am)
We provide towels, linens, toiletries, tea and coffee.
There is a creek behind our house. If you let your children into our backyard, please be aware that the creek is attached, and be water safe.
We provide a bag of beach essentials, which includes beach towels and beach chairs (8), which you are welcome to use during your stay. Does not include snorkeling gear.
No pets, other than certified Service Animals, with proof of service sent prior to check-in.
Please note: there is a $50 fee for an early check in or late checkout. For late checkout without prior approval, the fee is $50/hour, or portion thereof.
The cleaning fee is based on a "courteous guest". Any excessive dirtiness or neglect will accrue an additional $95 fee.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Charleston
Located in Charleston, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Charleston Museum and Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Medical University of South Carolina - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
College of Charleston - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
Charleston City Market - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
Waterfront Park - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
Getting around
Charleston Station - 22 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 6 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min drive
Odyssey Bottle Shop - 7 min walk
Dawn Patrol Coffeehouse - 2 min drive
Smoky Yolk Cafe - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub + Game Room, 6 minutes to Downtown, 15 to Folly! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub + Game Room, 6 minutes to Downtown, 15 to Folly!?
As of 31 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub + Game Room, 6 minutes to Downtown, 15 to Folly! on 19 Jul, 2026 start from S$439, 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 Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub + Game Room, 6 minutes to Downtown, 15 to Folly!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub + Game Room, 6 minutes to Downtown, 15 to Folly!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub + Game Room, 6 minutes to Downtown, 15 to Folly!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub + Game Room, 6 minutes to Downtown, 15 to Folly! located?
This family-friendly Charleston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Harbor View Shopping Center and Sunrise Park Beach. South Carolina Aquarium and Charleston Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great stay at Sarah's place. The house was clean and well stocked with anything we needed during the stay. communication was super easy - no issues finding, getting in, checking out etc. Great location for splitting time between downtown Charleston and Folly. We were so busy running around that we didn't get a chance to hang much in the backyard, but it was very cute!
Megan H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2026
Thanks for the kind words, Megan! I enjoyed hosting your family! You're welcome back anytime!
As mentioned house was well positioned between the downtown/historical activities, beach activities, and airport. Also close to grocery store, pharmacy, coffee, and places to eat. House was clean and comfortable with no complaints on beds or space. It is a busy road in the front of the house, but leads to easy to find location.
I had a great stay at Sarahs home! She was quick to respond, polite, and very accommodating throughout my visit. The space was just as described and made for an easy, comfortable stay. Would definitely recommend!
The house is a great size. super clean, and well kept. Beds are VERY comfortable, and there is a white noise/sound nachine in every bedroom that was wonderful!The showers are great and the owner provided Qtips and dental floss picks and my all time favorite, more than one roll of 2 ply toilet paper!Beach towels, chairs and beach toys were provided and perfect for what we needed.Kitchen was well equipped and loved the big dining table.The hot tub is nice and the yard is well maintained and spacious. It backs up to a creek so there are some mosquitos - bring some mosquito repellent and you'll be good to go!Great location for us to enjoy both downtown Charleston and Folly Beach. Short drive to both! Woukd 100% stay here again!
Lisa H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Caroline
25 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is amazing!! I don’t topically do reviews unless it was a terrible experience or an awesome one. This was an awesome one. Owner was so respite and the house was cozy, adorable, quiet, accommodating and overall wonderful.
We booked this property last minute, as we decided to stay in Charleston on our way to Hilton Head. There were five in our group: my wife and me, our daughters (13 and 7), and we also brought my father-in-law. We had booked separate rooms at a motel near the airport, but we decided it might be better to stay somewhere a little more like home after staying in a motel the night prior. That being said, this place was exactly what we needed! Everyone in my family was impressed by something different in the house. The kids loved the hot tub and bunk beds. My wife loved the kitchen, my father-in-law was impressed (as was I) with the how comfortable the bed was, and I was relieved that it all just kind of fell into place.Sarah was even more impressive than the house. She responded quickly to my questions about the stay. Her instructions were clear and concise. Most importantly, there were things about the stay that separated it from other places, from her fresh farm eggs, to the fire pit and beautiful back yard, to the bottled waters and popcorn that were supplied for us. Not only was the property beautiful, the location was excellent, and the everything just felt like it was well thought out. I would 100% book again and I would recommend to anyone staying in Charleston… or for anyone who also might need a bit of fresh air from breaking up the monotony of random hotel/motel on the way to their destination. Thanks, Sarah, for a great stay!
The house was perfect for us and very clean. Sarah was very easy to get in touch with and quickly responded to any questions. We would definitely stay here again.