Lovely Historic Home on Sullivan's Island - Beach 100 Yds, Excellent Pricing. - Sullivan's Island

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9.4

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Sullivan's Island, SC

Sullivan's Island Beach1 min walk
Isle of Palms Beach2 min drive
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal18 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Lovely Historic Home on Sullivan's Island - Beach 100 Yds, Excellent Pricing.

Our pet friendly home and, folks tell us with their wonderful reviews, very charming and warm old island home - with recent historic designation - is located a few yards from the beautiful 100-yard path to the beach and is just 20 minutes from Charleston. Kitchen and dining equipment, paper goods, beach chairs, an outdoor BBQ, towels, linens, laundry room.

Sullivan's Island is across the Inland Waterway from Charleston with semi-tropical terrain, wide, sandy beaches, historic Fort Moultrie, a lively and varied restaurant area, public tennis courts and an old-time playground with grandstand gazebo.

Most pets warmly welcomed! https://sullivansisland.sc.gov/dog-licenses

Go crabbing, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, and sailing in the ocean or in the inlets and creeks leading to the inland waterway. Sullivan's Island is the site of novels of many well-known authors: Edgar Allen Poe (The Gold Bug), DuBose Heyward (Porgy and Bess), and Pat Conroy (The Prince of Tides).

Just 9 yards away from the footpath to the beautiful beach on the Atlantic Ocean, the duplex's upper level has private entrances, four bedrooms (one King, two with double beds, one with twin beds), two indoor bathrooms, two outdoor showers, and comfortably accommodates eight people. Living room, dining room; Ceiling fans in each room. Central Air Conditioning/Heat. Large screened front porch; Rooftop Deck with 360 degree views.

The large, screened, front porch with plush furniture serves as a second living area. A winding staircase at the end of the porch leads to the rooftop deck.

(Licensed Vacation Rental by Town of Sullivan's Island)

Property manager

Rachel Rephan Ginsburg

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

With approval by home owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in house or porches or deck

No unattended Children under the age of 10 on rooftop deck.

By agreeing to the above House Rules you also agree to execute the attached rental agreement along with photo ID to confirm reservation.

You also agree to attached Town of Sullivan's Island ordinances, laws must be execute & returned to confirm booking. $500 fee for violating per day.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sullivan's Island

Located in Sullivan's Island, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Charleston Gaillard Center, or consider a night out at Historic Rice Mill. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sullivan's Island, SC

What's nearby

Sullivan's Island Beach - 1 min walk
Isle of Palms Beach - 2 min drive
Charleston Lighthouse - 3 min drive
Fort Sumter - 6 min drive
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 18 min drive

Getting around

Charleston Station - 26 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Refuge - ‬5 min drive
‪Acme Cantina - ‬5 min drive
‪Windjammer - ‬5 min drive
‪Mainland Container Co. Kitchen & Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Coconut Joe's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Historic Home on Sullivan's Island - Beach 100 Yds, Excellent Pricing. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lovely Historic Home on Sullivan's Island - Beach 100 Yds, Excellent Pricing.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Historic Home on Sullivan's Island - Beach 100 Yds, Excellent Pricing.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Historic Home on Sullivan's Island - Beach 100 Yds, Excellent Pricing. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sullivan's Island Beach, Isle of Palms Beach and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. Front Beach and Charleston Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth C.

20 Jul 2024

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

BEST VRBO EVER!!!!

This historical Sullivan's beach house is simply WONDERFUL! We had a family reunion with young and old and the house was PERFECT! It is right across from the beach path, bike ride to the town and filled with amenities like washer/dryer, complete kitchen, beach chairs and it is absolutely adorable to boot! Our kids loved putting their kids to bed and then enjoying the rooftop deck!! The host is also fabulous! She is quick to respond, answers all your questions and accommodates specific requests when possible. We had friends visit and they can't wait to use this very special home as well! We couldn't have asked for more!!!! (I would also add that it would be charming for a romantic get-away for a couple too!! :))

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

4 Jul 2024

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

Amazing Stay!

Cannot say enough good things about this place.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick G.

4 Jul 2024

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

5th year in the books

As always a great trip and great place

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

29 Apr 2024

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

Jasmine dream

From the moment we pulled in our stay was magical-like a jasmine scented dream that you don’t want to wake up from-the screened in porch was a spacious and cool gathering place, but the rooftop deck with its quirky staircase took it all to another dimension ~this felt like an old family home, rich with personality and history rather than a sterile rental. The boardwalk to the beach was accessible and delightful. Maggie was a pleasure to communicate with . We four old friends give the whole experience it five stars and eight thumbs up!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peggy F.

21 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Please Refund Our $232 "Service Fee"

Great beach access and local exploration. The property itself is dreadful! The rental is accessible by two long, steep stairs on either side of the house and a narrow, winding stair from second floor to rooftop. The railing for the main stairs is partly overgrown with vines, making it unusable for safety. Inside, dust abounded, floors dirty, table tops (glass and wood) dirty. Debris and miscellany found under furniture. A bedroom drawer contained a half-eaten food item covered with flies. The worn cushions and upholstery in the living room and patio provide no comfort. No laundry room was ever found. The master bath has been updated; the guest bath is deplorable. The sink is mounted in what may be original carpentry of this building. The shelves are rudimentary. Doors are secured by hooks and eyes. Woodwork heavily repainted and needs cleaning. Wallpaper patched with painters’ tape and packing tape. The “shower” here is disgraceful. The “plumbing” is mounted on the walls. If there is hot water, it was not discovered. The corners of the shower were heavy in mildew/mold. Many internal doors do not close properly and/or cannot be secured. The dishwasher has to be moved and hooked up to the sink faucet with each use. Peeling paint layers are visible throughout. Of the 3 or 4 clocks in the unit, none worked. WE REQUEST A REFUND OF THE $232 "SERVICE FEE". Why does VRBO handle this property?

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin N., Asheville North Carolina

5 Sept 2023

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

Another wonderful stay

This continues to be a very special place, which I think really exemplifies the peaceful charm and historical nature of Sullivans Island. My second time staying! Excellent location and excellent communication with the property manager.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H., Walterboro, SC

26 Aug 2023

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

Great family time

Short walk to the beach where there is a gully ideal for children’s swimming.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederick G., Richmond, Virginia

9 Aug 2023

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

Great vacation

Great location and the property is exactly as described. How to be back again next year.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

6 Jun 2023

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

Historic beach home in a wonderful location.

This home is older with its age showing in a number of places. But it is also maintained with some significant upgrades. The front porch was wonderful with well protected rails/screens that allowed our 4 year old grandniece to play safely. Above the porch was a wonderful roof top room reached with very narrow winding stairs - more narrow than in the write up. But we all made it - some easier than others. The view of the ocean from the top was hidden by trees but was a nice effect, as one a sense of being at the top of the forest. The master bedroom included an updated bath and shower. The other 3 bedrooms were, shall we say, historic. The shared bathroom had three doors which had to be secured using hooks and eyelets when using. That system could use a little updating in that the doors didn't fit tight or were hard to secure. Not a big problem, but frustrating for some guests. The kitchen had been updated as well. Everything we needed was there and handy. To use the dish washer, one had to secure it to the sink faucet so we just washed everything by hand. The main living space was older but a comfortable place for evening story-telling. An large historic buffet near the family table did make moving 8 people around a bit of a challenge. Good Wifi. All the entrance steps (front and back) were solid and safe. The beach was nearby and an excellent beach it is. Even during Memorial Day Weekend, it was busy but not crowded. Overall, a good value for us! 5 stars!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Curt F.

3 Apr 2023

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

Sullivan’s Island historic house

Classic historic island house (upper part of a duplex) - weathered and charactered on the outside, warm and inviting inside. Well stocked with everything we needed. There were some minor repairs needed but nothing that impacted our enjoyment of the house. We loved the screen porch. Easy access to one of the best dog walking beaches anywhere. Interesting walkable neighborhood. We very much enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin N., Asheville North Carolina

22 Mar 2023

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

Exceeded expectations!

The place looks great in the photos, but the historical detail and charm are even better in person. Super comfortable, tons of attention to detail. A loved house with a lot of character, if you go for bland and sterile, look on, this place would be wasted on you, I will definitely be back ❤️

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

7 Nov 2022

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

Best place to stay in the best part of Charleston for Kiteboarding

A wonderful stay. 1 1/2 blocks from the beach. This is the spot to kiteboard in the region. friendly and responsive

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mary Ann X., Rancho Mirage! Ca. And Newport Beach, Ca.

15 Oct 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

In desperate need of repair.

The property is over 100 years old. We knew that. What we were shocked with was the condition of the place. It is desperately in need of repair. The location is wonderful. We had lots of fun with family but the house was dreadful. Rusted pipes; much needed paint; holes in screens that allowed squirrels to get in. Beds were comfortable and the screened in porch the saving grace of the place. Furniture is very old and desperately in need of re-stuffing. Uncomfortable and very difficult to get in and out of especially for the elderly. The TV did not work but was replaced with a new one. Much appreciated.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

randy p.

16 Sept 2022

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

Great location

Great location. Clean, interesting home. When we first arrived we were unsure we’d made a good choice. However, we had a wonderful time and will likely return.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

18 Aug 2022

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

Convenient place in SI

Great location, love the view from the top porch, love the big screened in porch, AC excellent in hot & humid weather. Excellent communication with property owners. One recommendation - each shower needs a grab bar plus a hand held sprayer added to the shower heads. It was not easy to bath a 3 YO with the existing high placed shower heads.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

17 Jul 2022

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

Wonderful House on Sullivan's Island!

The property is perfectly located near the beach and only a few blocks from the restaurants and shops on the island. Perfect 4BR 2 bath house with a very warm and cozy feel. The owner is a delight to communicate with and the overall experience was wonderful and enjoyable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Eva S.

30 Jun 2022

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

Repeat guest

This is the 7th time we've rented this property!! Always a great vacation!! Clean, has lots of little conveniences and perfect location!! Can't wait to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

walker b.

14 Jun 2022

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

Awesome stay

Absolutely great beach house!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

27 May 2022

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

Wonderful little place right off the beach

It's a lovely little home with four beds, two baths (the listing is showing 4/4 in some places). It's a single floor location accessible by stairs on the side of the building. There's a tight circular staircase that leads to a little hang out area on the roof, which is pretty nice. These stairs are on the spacious porch, which we spent most of our time on, enjoying the cool breezes. It was slightly rainy our trip, but spending the rain delays on the porch was an absolute delight. Master bath is great, the 2nd bath is a little small, but servicable. Kitchen was small but has everything we needed. Hosts are very nice and quick to answer inquiries. We wanted to rent a golf cart for the week and had questions about recharging. Got an answer almost immediately through the vrbo messaging system. Really happy with the overall experience. Already thinking about plans for next year, if they will have us back :)

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frederick G.

24 May 2022

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

Great relaxing vacation; perfect location

Fantastic location

Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeline S.

12 May 2022

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

Perfect place for our family celebration!

My husband and I,our three grown boys and mother in law gathered for a week for sons college graduation. The proximity to beach (and Charleston) was wonderful so we didn’t have to drive and could go back and forth for munchies - the comfy and eclectic setting made us feel right at home. The roof deck was great for yoga and happy hour(but wear shoes!). We had a wonderful stay!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn P.

25 Apr 2022

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

A relaxing getaway

We had a wonderful stay at Rachel's family home. You don't find many homes on Sullivan's these days that bring back such wonderful memories of growing up at the beach - cypress walls, big screened porch, rooftop deck, fragrant blooming jasmine, etc. The location was so convenient to the beach access across the street and there was plenty of parking, including for our boat trailer. Rachel was a wonderful hostess and we enjoyed speaking with her about our stay and her home. There was lots of cookware for meals we enjoyed with our C of C son and friends who often joined us for a home cooked meal. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed open windows with great breezes the entire time we were there.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F.

13 Apr 2022

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

Lovely and unique home away from the crowds

The charm of this place is its authenticity. It is real and lived-in, unlike so many made-to-order short term rentals that feel more like an IKEA showroom than a home. Rachel is lovely and a joy to communicate with. My family and I will remember this stay fondly, and if we’re ever back in Charleston, we won’t be looking anywhere else to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

29 Mar 2022

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

Old fashioned beach vacation

We had a lovely time on our trip. The beach was a short walk across the street, the neighborhood was peaceful and the house was comfortable, clean and full of old fashioned charm. The home is older and lived in, but good for a family beach vacation with a dog. Our hostess was very available and helpful throughout the process and everything we needed was provided for in the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

22 Mar 2022

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

Sullivans Island Beach House

Delightful landlady. Great location and proximity to the beach. This is an old house and a bit quirky but we liked it. The master bedroom and bathroom are updated and nice. Overall, we enjoyed our stay there. The pictures are accurate on the VRBO site.

Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rachel Rephan Ginsburg

Our father built this house over 80 years ago, and to brag for him, it's survived every storm having lost only two shingles - even the terrible Hugo in 1989!