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Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston

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A yacht interior with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A boat's control station with a steering wheel, various controls, a map, and a view of the marina.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a sink, and a stove.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a window providing natural light.
A boat deck with a row of blue cushioned seating and red umbrellas, overlooking a marina with multiple boats and a bridge in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to College of Charleston
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Place, Historic Rice Mill
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston City Marina
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston

Under new ownership as of May 2017. Located in the Heart of Charleston's Historic District, Southern Comfort is docked at the Charleston City Marina and less than 50 feet from our gated parking lot.

We are 3 blocks from the Historic Battery just past the Coast Guard Station, and six "city blocks" from Meeting Street and the Market Area.

From the magnificent architectural homes of the Battery, and the finest restaurants in the south, to the art and antique shops, Charleston is a place unlike any other.

PLEASE NOTE IT IS EXTREMELY EXPENSE TO MAINTAIN A BOAT SUCH AS THIS. Therefore the boat books for TWO people. There is an additional guest charge per person up to eight people after the first two. This makes the boat approachable for a couple as well as very economical for larger groups to enjoy the boat. Remember what your parents taught you.. if it’s to good to be true. It probably is. By booking the boat in this way it makes it reasonable for all parties involved. We love sharing out boating experience with people and try very hard to upkeep it. It’s a fantastic way to spend time in Charleston and a very unique experience that most people will not find anywhere else.
Capt. Dave.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
Per exception of owner
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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
Smoking results in immediate termination of Rental
No Shoes aboard the boat. This is a Yacht custom and keeps the boat clean.
The boat is booked with 2 guests. Their is a charge for each additional guest. This makes it fair for small as well as large group to book the boat.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1146192vb
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.
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Charleston

Located in Downtown Charleston, a neighbourhood in Charleston, this houseboat is near a water park and by the ocean. Charleston City Market and Charleston Tanger Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at North Charleston Coliseum or Credit One Stadium. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • Historic Rice Mill - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Charleston City Marina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Harborage at Ashley Marina - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • College of Charleston - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 16 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪da Toscana Porchetta Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪California Dreaming - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alcove Market - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston located?

Located in Downtown Charleston, this houseboat is within 1 mile (2 km) of Historic Rice Mill, College of Charleston and Medical University of South Carolina. Charleston City Market is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 134 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great marina. They do free appetizers and drinks on Tuesdays and Fridays and Captain Dave was very responsive whenever we called with a question or anything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, unique stay! Excellent host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room was clean location was great . We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2025
Stephen, we really enjoyed having you guys. We are glad you had a good time. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location on the water in the city marina. The boat was a little dated but cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique experience and easy access to downtown via rideshare. Fun upper deck for cocktails! Good luck with the inside updates beginning tomorrow.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ND Birthday

Great time - beautiful harbor, lots to do-Charleston-will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to spend quality time with a new love!

Easy to rent, perfect location and a great property manager!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique fun place to stay at the Marina. Host was detailed in the working of the Yacht, and very courteous on arrival times. Great place to sit on an afternoon and enjoy the Charleston weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great unique property!

Was great, had plenty of room and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique Property!

Our friends had a great time. The rooms are small other than the master, and be prepared to handle the quirks of being on a boat, but this is definitely a stay you won’t forget!
View from the top.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2025
We are so glad you guys had such a good time. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a unique experience. Glad we got to do this. We had a mother daughter trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Thank you for coming. We hope to see you guys again !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun time

We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2024
Thank you! Glad you had fun! Please come again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Stay

Unique experience adding to the overall charm of Charleston. Boat is really spacious and well appointed. Dave was a fantastic host - very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice visit

Stayed here for a long weekend and the Cooper River Bridge Run. A unique and fun alternative to the usual rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanks for the stay!

Very nice to do something different!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cooper River Bridge Run Yacht stay.

Very nice overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend!

Unique experience in a beautiful setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunsets on the water!

What a unique way to enjoy Charleston and take in great views. The boat was spacious, clean and comfortable. Captain Dave is super responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2025
Thank you so much for the review. We loved having you aboard.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

We were looking to try something other than a hotel room and the Southern Comfort was a perfect choice. Captain Dave was really easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2025
We greatly appreciate this review. Thank you for coming and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl's weekend

Wonderful time aboard the Southern Comfort — thanks, Dave!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had fun

We had fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What at treat to stay on this yacht. To bad you couldn’t gotten Dave to take it out
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We do have two other boats that go out for a fee. Let us know next time and we can make it happen !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely a different experience

We stayed here for a wedding with a family of 4 (2 teens) and my parents. The boat is beautiful and what an experience to stay on a yacht!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacation kick-off

Overall good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Captain Dave! Thank you!

It’s a great experience! We enjoyed it thoroughly!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Capt. Dave Gugliotti

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Captain Dave and his First Mate Danielle would like to welcome you aboard “Southern Comfort”.

About the owners:
Capt. Dave has been boating for over 25 years, holds a USCG 200 ton Masters license and also owns the Charter boat “Hatterass” directly in front of “Southern Comfort” as well as " Ship of Fools" just around the corner. We encourage you to book a charter with us and experience Charleston in a way that few visitors get the opportunity to.

We Married in May of 2000 and left Connecticut in 2013, moving to Charleston. We wanted to pursue our love of boating and be on the water all year round.

We started Carolina Marine Group in 2013 providing harbor tours. We have been building the business and the brand ever since. Our mission is to provide the best on the water experience in the greatest city in the US. We took ownership of “Southern Comfort” in 2017 to expand our operation and to provide our water loving guests a unique way of spending their time in Charleston.

We hope your stay with us is a memorable one and you fall in love with this great city as much as we have. Enjoy your stay and if there is anything we can do to make it more enjoyable don’t hesitate to ask.

Why they chose this property

Where else can you stay aboard a 61 foot Yacht and live the boating life for the weekend. Charleston Is the place to try something different. Huge boat with great views and we offer Harbor tours as well.

What makes this property unique

Private chef and harbor tours are available.

Languages:

English

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