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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
A3 at Saint Philip Square, One Block to King, Spacious Historic Stay
Welcome to Saint Philip Square, an award-winning collection of historic homes spanning nearly one city block in downtown Charleston. The John Bulow House at 174 A St Philip St Unit 3 is a 3-BD 2-BA second floor gem with modern comfort and Charleston’s rich history just one block from King St. Recognized with 5 Carolopolis Awards and the SC Governor’s Award for Historic Restoration, this retreat is perfect for families or groups seeking an authentic Charleston experience.
*Please Note the Interior Staircase Leading to the Main Floor of the Apartment*
Bedroom 1 – Queen bed, computer/dressing table, and fireplace. Bedroom 2 – King bed, side tables with lamps, makeup/writing desk, ample storage, and colorful artwork. Bedroom 3 – Queen bed, dressing table, side tables, reading lamps, closet, and distinctive artwork.
Bathrooms: 2 Bath 1: Unique tile and marble European bath with rain shower, separate handheld shower. Bath 2: Bath with shower, handsome sink, large bathroom closet, marble floor.
Living Room – Features a comfy sofa, fireplace, four swivel chairs, coffee table, console writing desk, great art, and live green foliage. Opens to the dining area and kitchen. Kitchen – Fully stocked, combination Keurig pod/pot coffee machine, all the small electronic gadgets, ample cabinet storage. Opens to the dining and living areas. Dining Area – Dining table with six chairs, positioned for seamless entertaining.
Second Floor Private Porch – Comfortable seating overlooking St. Philip Street!
- Landscaped parking for 1 vehicle.
This is not a typical short-term rental; it is not a renovated dependency or a newly constructed unit in an old neighborhood, nor is it situated on a tiny lot in a questionable or remote area. The old hardwood floors, tall ceilings, original moldings, plasterwork, windows, and doors exude a special warmth, character, and charm that is very difficult to achieve in new construction. The exterior copper roof and guttering provide additional warmth and character. It`s the real deal!
*If needing early check-in or late check-out please DO NOT ask until the day before check-in at earliest due possible last minute rentals. If you absolutely NEED it, I would suggest renting the night prior*
*Pet Policy: Only Small Pets under 25 pounds (maximum of 2) allowed with prior written approval ($200 non-refundable fee per pet).Must have authorization prior to reservation.*
House Rules: *Breaking of these rules the guest/guests will be asked to leave immediately without refund* - No parties or events without written approval - No amplified music. - No smoking inside. -Only Small Pets under 25 pounds (maximum of 2) allowed with prior written approval ($200 non-refundable fee per pet).Must have authorization prior to reservation. - Quiet hours from 10 PM to 8 AM – Be respectful of neighbors. - Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 10:00 AM. - Only registered guests are allowed to stay overnight. - Any decorations must be secured using painter’s tape only to avoid damage to walls. - Guests must follow trash disposal instructions provided by the host.
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 Charleston, this holiday home is in the city centre. Charleston City Market and Fort Sumter are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterfront Park and Isle of Palms Beach. Check out an event or a game at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center, and consider making time for South Carolina Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, wildlife walks and fishing.
Medical University of South Carolina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Charleston Station - 14 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Uptown Social - 4 min walk
King Street Dispensary - 4 min walk
Prohibition - 5 min walk
Malagon - 4 min walk
Felix Cocktails et Cuisine - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is A3 at Saint Philip Square, One Block to King, Spacious Historic Stay pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at A3 at Saint Philip Square, One Block to King, Spacious Historic Stay?
As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A3 at Saint Philip Square, One Block to King, Spacious Historic Stay on 11 Jan 2027 start from £391, 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 A3 at Saint Philip Square, One Block to King, Spacious Historic Stay?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A3 at Saint Philip Square, One Block to King, Spacious Historic Stay?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A3 at Saint Philip Square, One Block to King, Spacious Historic Stay?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A3 at Saint Philip Square, One Block to King, Spacious Historic Stay located?
Located in Downtown Charleston, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Upper King Design District and College of Charleston. Medical University of South Carolina and Port of Charleston are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great experience for my daughter’s wedding downtown! Jamie was exceptional with her accommodations for us with respect to parking and check-in and check-out adjustments. I would definitely rent there again because of her dedication and hard work!!!Thanks.
The host was extremely fast responding to my questions, she was helpful and flexible with our arrival plans. The accommodation was perfect, very clean, well stocked. We really couldn’t have been any happier. Also great location, easy walk or quick uber ride to all our planned activities. Charlston is a darling city.
We liked the style of the house, the location to shops and restaurants, free parking, could walk to many historic places. Coffee supplied. Clean, easy to contact host.
This stay was excellent for what we needed. The host went above and beyond to help accommodate anything needed and she was always quick to answer any questions while staying. We will definitely be staying in one of these houses again. Excellent excellent host.
We just spent a long weekend here and had a wonderful time. It was clean and perfectly suited to our group of five cousins. The location is great for shopping and dining. Jamie was very responsive leading up to our visit and while there, we didn’t need a thing. Great place!
This place was great! Perfectly laid out, had everything that we needed, charming! The property manager was so friendly and helpful! Thanks for a great stay!
Cutest little condo, walking distance to all of Charleston. Comfy beds and furniture, with everything else you need.
courtney r.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
What a delightful review for the “cutest little condo” with comfy beds and furniture in walking distance to all of Charleston with everything you need. I think I will book right now!
Thanks for visiting and for your enthusiasm. Come back to SaintPhilipSquare!
The house was perfect for our long weekend! So close to everything and outside spaces to gather were so fun. Super clean and easy to access. Would love to come back!
Andrea H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words about our property. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Charleston. Best, Jamie
Location was perfect. So spacious and comfortable.
Debbie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Arden B.
4 Apr 2019
Girls Trip
House was perfect! Very clean and had everything we needed!
Arden B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Arden< we are so glad you found the apartment to be everything you needed for a "girls trip". We think it is a cozy and fun space to share with friends and appreciate your 5 star review. Please come back!
This place was in a great location, just a block off King Street, where there were bars and restaurants. The apartment was comfortable, clean and stayed cool in the hot July weather. It was great!
Jane M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thanks for your 5 star review. We are glad you appreciated our great location one block from King and really happy to know our AC performed and you were comfortable. Come back to see us!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrew D.
20 Nov 2018
Great Time
The house was perfect and fantastic location. Thanks!!!
Andrew D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed our fabulous location. We think the house is perfect too--pretty, stylish, comfortable and roomy. Thanks for staying with us.
We had a great visit to Charleston and loved this rental. Everything was well stocked and it was very clean. There is a lot of shopping/places to eat just one block away on King Street.
Great communication with the property manager Jamie. St. Phillip’s Square is walkable to everything Charleston and worked well for our family of 6 plus our dog. One of the bathrooms is a European-style “wet”bathroom- so make sure to understand that before staying. The porch is great and the bedrooms are nicely-sized. There is parking for one car with the unit, but several parking options nearby if you need room for a second car. Don’t miss Baba’s for coffee, the chicken at Bartaco, or oysters at Darling Oyster Bar.
This was the perfect house and location for a girl’s getaway. The house was very clean and beautifully decorated! A few of us are running out to buy those beds! Also a great location...walking distance to shopping and restaurants! We would definitely stay here again!
Jennifer B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Beautiful review! Thanks for taking the time to write. So glad you loved it.
This property was perfect for our ladies getaway in Charleston! The property is well stocked with everything you need in the kitchen. The beds were comfortable and the three of us had plenty of space. It was very, very clean. The location is perfect. We were able to walk to all of the wonderful shops and restaurants on King Street. We had great communication with the owners and they were so helpful. Five stars all around and we will come back again!
Allison T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words about our property. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Charleston. Best, Jamie
The location of the property was great one block down from King Street on a quiet street. We were able to walk everywhere. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. Jamie was great to deal with. We planned the trip around the Charleston 1/2 marathon which was cancelled (due to snow/ice) but we still had fun in Charleston, shopping and trying different restaurants all convenient to the property.
We had a difficult time finding how to get into the parking lot, we eventually found and was glad for the free parking.
Angela A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review. We will look at our check In instructions to see how we can make finding the entrance to the property easier. I know you appreciated the free parking as you said. It is certainly one of the things we are most pleased to be able to offer. That, plus our great location mean, you can park your car and forget it “park and walk”. Now that you have been there if you have a suggestion on how to be clearer we would love to hear it.
Hope you will come back.
We rented this house while in town for our daughter’s wedding. It is bright, clean, well-appointed and the most comfortable beds. The property manager Jamie was so nice and accommodating. Highly recommend. Street noise on a Saturday night was significant so bring earplugs.
Margie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thanks for your great 5 star review and comments about our “bright, clean well appointed property” with super comfortable beds and lovely Jamie to help. Saturday night street noise can be an issue. Hopefully having no bedrooms on the street should help the sleeping when that happens. It is a lively, popular urban area. We do have white noise machines that should help. Thanks for your visit and your 5 star review!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jorge M.
11 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Charleston Vacation
Kitchen was too small, no dining room, the walls I think are made of paper we could hear all of the neighbors just talking. Definitely wouldn't stay there again. One nice bathroom the other bathroom was some kind of a concocted showebathroom.
We enjoyed our stay in this sunny 3 bedroom property. King and queen beds were a plus. Kitchen is galley style, but big enough if you’re mostly eating out as we were. Second bathroom makes creative use of a narrow space but using shower there comes with downsides (e.g. floor wet for a few hours despite good ventilation). Patio is lovely and courtyard seating area is also a plus. Parking is plentiful and easy. Location is excellent for accessing King Street shops and restaurants, and the Market, waterfront, etc are about 20 min walk or short car ride away. We would definitely stay here again.
Anne E.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
“Sunny three bedroom apartment”! I want to stay here. Thanks for your detailed, generous and honest review. Glad you also enjoyed the porch and the courtyard plus the great location.
About the host
Hosted by Jamie Molony
The owner is a sailor and traveler who came to Charleston to teach children sailing in the summer and never left. Since then he has crossed the ocean with his family and stayed in many vacation rentals over the world. He purchased this property for long term renting while away on his boat. When he returned to Charleston the market here had opened to short term rentals. This property is in the "short term overlay" designated as a legal area by the city.
Why they chose this property
Saint Philip Square is situated adjacent to Charleston’s renowned King Street along the southern boundary of Cannonborough. Our property provides unrivaled access to King Street’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Within a two-block radius, you'll find over thirty restaurants plus gourmet sandwich shops, coffee bars, pizza spots, oyster bars, wine bars, bakeries, ice creameries, and vibrant entertainment and music venues.
Like many European cities, Charleston’s historical and cultural offerings are contained in a walkable district. Within a thirty-minute walk you can walk to the historic Charleston Battery, Broad and East Bay Street, Waterfront Park, the Four Corners of Law, historic churches and private homes, the Gibbes Museum of Art, the Charleston Museum, the Aiken-Rhett House, the Charleston Children's Museum, the Charleston Visitors Bureau, the College of Charleston, and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).
Don’t feel like walking? Take an Uber or Lyft or try a Pedicab or rickshaw. Charleston Black Cab Limo is excellent for larger groups; in addition, the City provides free shuttle bus services utilizing its attractive DASH trolleys.
Want to explore further? We are two minutes by car to the main cross-town artery, making the Airport, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, Folly Beach, Mt. Pleasant, and Ashley River Plantations (Drayton Hall, Middleton Place, and Magnolia Gardens) readily accessible.
Whether you’re here for the history, the food, or the vibrant community, our location places you
What makes this property unique
Saint Philip Square is an award-winning collection of historic buildings with 17 charming rentals. Each unit offers unique features honoring the particular character of that unit. There are no cookie-cutter units, yet we’ve retained the highest standards of Saint Philip Square in design, materials, furnishings and onsite management. The grounds feature 5 individual outdoor gardens with fountains, dining areas, fire pits and covered barbecues. In the evening, this oasis sparkles with outdoor lighting, making it the perfect place for nightcaps after a day of exploring.
This protected sanctuary is remarkably accessible to the vibrant King Street scene. Be sure to study the area map to appreciate our prized location. You’re as close as it gets to King
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