Live Oak Retreat

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A wooden deck with steps leading to a house, surrounded by trees.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden dining table with chairs, and large windows providing natural light.
A kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, sink, and window.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a plant.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to The Charleston Pour House

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Place, The Charleston Pour House
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston Municipal Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tidal Trails
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Charleston

Charleston is home to this holiday home. Charleston Music Hall and Charleston City Market are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include 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.
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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • The Charleston Pour House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Charleston Municipal Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Tidal Trails - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • College of Charleston - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Charleston City Market - 12 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 25 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The James - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Live Oak Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Live Oak Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Live Oak Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live Oak Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Live Oak Retreat located?

Situated in Charleston, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from James Island County Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from West Ashley Greenway. Charleston City Market and St. Johns Yacht Harbor are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay with a lot of charm. The layout was perfect for a group that included early risers and late sleepers. The location was great for downtown or Folly Beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Three bedrooms with three baths is a rare find. Host is very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
great place we had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Live Oak Retreat was very convenient to downtown Charleston attractions. The inside of the house was clean on arrival, but the outside was overgrown. The host was very responsive and sent someone out that day to do the landscaping. The air conditioning works very well, so if you are cold-natured consider bringing an extra blanket. My family members said they would consider staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
We had some difficulty getting the code to enter but once resolved, we loved the location. It was only 15 minutes into Historic Charleston and 20 minutes from Folly Beach! We loved the location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is excellent, everything we needed and convenient location. The history and ambience are very inviting and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again when in the area, highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful. This home at our needs perfectly. I'll stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet Stay on James Island

Great little place in James Island... around 4 miles between beach and necessities like grocery, restaurants, etc. SO clean and all the amenities you need for a weekend or longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

James island stay

Super convenient location and house is nicely laid out. Backyard is beautiful
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Trip 2025

Wonderful quaint little place to stay. Vry clean and beds r super. It’s a bit of a ways from Charleston Downtown but it done us well. Wld highly recommend this house to others interested n staying n area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely the property. We loved the location and the convenience to both Charleston and to Folly Island beaches at about 15min to either place.The house was very spacious. A nice deck on the back of the house would definitely be enjoyable at the right time of year. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

We really enjoyed the property great pocation to downtown and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Brian was a great guest. He communicated with us and left the house clean. We hope you enjoyed your stay and come back to see us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
House worked great for our family of six. Kitchen was well stocked. Beds were comfy and plenty of towels. Backyard was nice and big for the kids to play in and the location was great. Easy to get to downtown Charleston as well as Folly Beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property is up for sale and it was clear that certain things were being left unattended. The outside was not usable, neither the front porch nor back deck is being maintained or cleaned. Several things on the inside were sloppy. Overall it was fairly clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Getaway

Really nice accommodations. Clean. Perfect for our needs. Host was quick to respond to questions. Lovely home in a quiet, safe neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy & Convienent

Only used it to sleep at and have coffee in the morning. We enjoyed the convenience to downtown Charleston.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home... good location

Very well maintained home with lots of little extras. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood close to downtown (15 minute drive). Highly recommend this home to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great value.

The property was exactly as described. Very clean and spacious. The neighborhood was quiet yet conviently located to both downtown and the beach. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home for family

It’s not too often I leave a review, but this place was great. The house was very clean, kitchen had all the pots/pans etc you need to cook. The neighborhood was not questionable at all, felt very safe having our three daughters with us. Additionally the house is was located perfectly to get anywhere within 15/20 minutes. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Citadel Graduation

We WILL stay again! We had a wonderful time. This property is in a great location and is the cutest! Thank you Kenneth and Katie! You made our graduation trip even more spectacular!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
The house was clean, well supplied and in a quiet working neighborhood. The Whole Foods Market was nearby. There are restaurants within walking distance, if you wanted to walk. The main roads have sidewalks,and the side road the house is on doesn't have sidewalks, but it is a straight road so you can see traffic coming if you are walking on the side of the road facing on coming traffic. The yard was well maintained and street number was visible on the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our Reunion

This well decorated and comfortable home was just perfect for old friends to reconnect. Since we all had lived in Charleston we were not into sight seeing but this location is an excellent choice for anyone who is. The bedrooms are very comfortable, great bedding, well appointed kitchen, quiet neighborhood, and cozy living room. It was a bit to warm to use the patio, but there is a great grill and table in the beautiful back yard. Thanks to our host, Kenneth, for making this a perfect choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charleston Oasis

This house was a fantastic find for our girls trip. Plenty of room for our own space but nice gathering areas as well. It was centrally located to all our destinations. Communication with the hosts was timely and helpful. Beds were comfortable and we had enough linens for our stay. We appreciated the washer and dryer to be able to do laundry during our stay. Only recommendation would be a journal for guests to leave notes on places to visit, eat, avoid, etc. hosts did provide several travel guides and pamphlets for things to do. If we ever return to the area I would look at this property to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

History, beach, and adventure

From Indiana. Easy drive. Property was adorable and comfortable. Family of 5. Plenty of sleeping areas and 2.5 baths. Owners were in communication and available if needed while staying. Nothing arose as house was spectacular. Everything in great working order. Kitchen had everybody needed to Create home cook meals. The location was perfect for our time. Quiet pass through street on James Island. All was family friendly. Property is between Folly Beach 15 min that had a great time. We did not intend for a true beach vacation but it was nice to put our toes in the ocean and lay on the sand. The best fun was in Charleston with many sight seeing. My favorite was the Yorktown. Restaurants and parks were plenty. Thank you Crosby for letting us have a great place to stay. and burgers. save
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area. Yard was really really long when we went (I think they have it up for sale now) and there was a large bee nest on front porch that I found out about but other than that house was gorgeous and close to downtown!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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