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A3 at Saint Philip Square, One Block to King, Spacious Historic Stay

Holiday home with kitchen, 5-minute walk to College of Charleston

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Living Room with Sofa Sleeper
King Bedroom 1
Front of John Bulow House
Entrance to St. Philip Square
Outdoor Seating With Fire Tables

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81270.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston Music Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen 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 sofa sleeper, 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!

Offsite Resort Amenities:
- Access to The Wonderer, an exclusive adult-only resort downtown Charleston 2.6 miles away from Saint Philip Square (guests 25+ only; no one under 21 permitted at the pool).
- Olympic-sized heated pool (cabana rentals available).
- Gym and fitness classes (additional charges apply).
- Onsite bars, restaurant, and workspaces.
- Note: The Wonderer is a separate entity, and availability may vary. Book in advance for guaranteed access.

House Rules:
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 Pets under 20 pounds (up to 2) allowed with prior written approval ($200 non-refundable fee) 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.
- The Wonderer access must be booked in advance – no refunds for availability issues.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property # 1446527vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Charleston

Located in Charleston, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterfront Park and Front Beach, while South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point are popular area attractions. Charleston Museum and Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • Music Farm - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • College of Charleston - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charleston Music Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marion Square - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • 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
  • ‪Babas on Cannon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prohibition - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Beer Works - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Belmont - ‬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 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 73 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mary r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie H.

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

We love this place! Old world charm in the heart of the city!

So well stocked, all the bedding is amazing and the interior design is top notch. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

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

Great place!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Fabulous Stay!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Girls trip

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Wonderful

Great place to easily access everything in town
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha B.

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

40s birthday celebration

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

courtney r.

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

Wonderful weekend in charleston

Cutest little condo, walking distance to all of Charleston. Comfy beds and furniture, with everything else you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

deborah a.

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

Family Trip

This location is awesome. Really convenient for walking to most all the main areas. We would definitely go back to this house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

AMAZING

Location was perfect. So spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arden B.

Girls Trip

House was perfect! Very clean and had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Clean and well appointed

Great location, plenty of room enough for 5 ladies!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

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

Excellent Stay!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Great location

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S., Auburn Alabama

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

Birthday weekend

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Great Time

The house was perfect and fantastic location. Thanks!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Girls Trip

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

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

Fun weekend in Charleston

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jorge M.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

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

Parking lot location

We had a difficult time finding how to get into the parking lot, we eventually found and was glad for the free parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margie H.

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

Beautiful house, great location

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

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

Sunny property in excellent location

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue O.

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

Fun time

Great property. Good location to King Street and places to eat. Unit very comfortable and cute. Water pressure low and kitchen could use a little more if you are doing any serious cooking. Refrigerator doors not being able to open needs to be addressed. But overall a great place to rent.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Charleston Girls Trip

Perfect location and VRBO for girls trips. Plenty of room for five of us. Kitchen was a great set up for everything we needed. Loved sitting on porch in morning and drinking my coffee. Easy walk to King street. Did some Ubers because of heat. Wish we would have realized sooner there was free bus transportation and a stop very near our place. Amazing restaurants and shopping. Great trip. Will return. Jamie was a great communicator and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

AMAZING PLACE TO STAY

We can't put into words how wonderful our stay was at this property. We came in from out of town for our wedding and booked two of these houses for our bridal party and close friends traveling from out of town. Jamie and the owners were incredible through the whole booking process as the properties were getting renovated. The inside is absolutely stunning. The bedrooms feel like you're staying in a 5-star suite! The location is very convenient to downtown and to king street. It's about a 30 minute walk to the water/rainbow row and 15 to market. King street is right there. I would HIGHLY recommend booking this property for your next stay in Charleston :) We can't say enough positive things. And all you brides - you cannot pick a more adorable setting for photos if you are looking for a place for first look and getting ready!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jamie Molony

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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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