The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..

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A spacious living room with a large sofa set, a television, and a dining area.
A kitchen with a large window, a clock, and various kitchen items on the windowsill.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, a television, and a balcony with a view of trees.
A set of white outdoor stairs with a metal railing, leading to a covered area with a red umbrella.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator. There is a window with a view of trees and a door leading outside.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Battery Number 5 Marker
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Place, Battery Number 5 Marker
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Folly Island Beaches
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Office 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area

About this property

The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..

Located at 1545 Grimball Rd Ext, James Island, SC. This spacious Home has serenity & unique kind of privacy which places you in the middle of everything and yet above, it all. It's 5 minutes from Folly Beach with Island life and only 15 minutes from downtown Charleston with its deep Southern culture. Even with all there is to do, you will love being here tucked in, surrounded by 60' tree tops, overlooking all. If you have companions, have them look up the adjoining "Lazy Susan" 2 bdrm cottage.
The space
A unique place has style all its own with high ceilings, big windows, room to think open thoughts. Inside it's light, surrounded by tons of 60' trees, & by bird life, (lots of red birds), all their calls and habits, create a world above that you are now in.
There's a second effect, the spiral staircase or the stronger wide staircase get you here. There's the terrace, the deck and the porch connecting you with outside. Inside it's really pleasant. People can feel so comfortable they want to "stay awhile"!

Guest access
You enter either up the front spiral staircase or take your luggage through a common area entry to the back stairway up to The Tree Top Terrace. It's protected by this huge live Oak between you and the road in front, lined by jungle ditch and overlooks an empty field backed by forest. Pretty private and pleasant!. We are very allergic and cant take pets.we had to give up our own. It has been decontaminated to rid any allergy contamination for health reasons so sorry we cant take pets.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4056513vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Charleston

Charleston is home to this holiday home. Charleston City Market and USS Yorktown are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Folly Island Beaches and Waterfront Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point.
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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • Battery Number 5 Marker - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Folly Island Beaches - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • College of Charleston - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Waterfront Park - 16 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 28 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alvin Ord’s Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island.. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..?

As of 3 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island.. on 17 Aug 2026 start from £264, 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 The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island.. located?

Located in Charleston, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Battery Number 5 Marker, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Folly Island Beaches and Folly Beach County Park. Sunrise Park Beach and Center Street are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place to stay and convenient ro Folly Beach and downtown Charleston.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
Thanks for choosing us and leaving the place so nice! Susan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage. Excellent location. Friendly host. Ideal for families and young couples. Porches allow for game nights and relaxing morning coffee time. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great property to stay at with my husband and 12 year old son. Spacious and comfortable and close enough to stores and restaurants but also to Folly Beach. We easily could go back and forth within the day. The host was so friendly and communicated very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
Thanks for coming. Nice to have you as a guest. You left the place so nice. Hope you keep us in mind for future visits!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool little place with lots of patios and a friendly host
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2026
Great having you! Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot to relax and enjoy the start of our vacation. Easy check-in and the host was responsive to our needs. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2026
Great having you here! Please come back any time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barrett J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family really enjoyed our stay here. Beautifully maintained and host if very kind and attentive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2026
Thanks for coming!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There are a lot of steps but it takes you to the tree tops. It is a beautiful spot to sit and sip coffee and read. It was conveniently located to everything. We truly enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
Thanks for visiting Grimball Rd, SC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2026
Thanks for coming!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The coastal-themed TreeTops was delightful, comfortable, and as-advertised (actually, nicer in person than photos could portray)! We enjoyed comfortable rest here as well as plenty of space (indoors and out) to disperse for relaxing when we were finished visiting downtown and the beach. The host was attentive and helpful in unexpected ways which we appreciated. East navigation, parking, and access. I would definitely consider staying here again should our travels bring us back to the Charleston area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at The Tree Top Terrace—clean, comfortable, and in a convenient location close to both downtown and the beach. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2026
Ok great having you! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy for the family to enjoy our local family and the parts of the city we wanted to explore
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was the way it was supposed to be air worked well.Kitchen was excellent.View was great awesome quiet place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2026
So great havong you here. Please come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very fun to have multiple spots to sit rooftop and enjoy drinks. Cute kitty came around the too. Lovely decor and great AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2026
Thanks for coming! Ca Come again anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ryan C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our night!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The place is beautiful and comfy inside. The balcony is amazing for the evening too. Everything we needed was available to us, from cooking items to extra blankets. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2026
You guyserre great, hope you had fun! It was nice having you, please come again! Susan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay very much. The decor was amazing, great balconies/patios up on our second level unit. Quiet, clean, host very helpful with a question we had. Wish we could have stayed longer. Would definite recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan was a great host. She was very responsive and proactive with everything! Absolutely love the property was very private and very cozy and just down the road from downtown St. James and good old Folly Beach! Can’t wait to come and stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2026
Good to have you here. Thakz for coming!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacqueline W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host lives downstairs and was readily accessible in person or via text. Overall place was OK and worked for our needs (we were beach bound) but there were a few things that were annoying. 1) there was no grill. 2) there’s no exhaust fan on stove and burners are temperamental 3) AC (wall unit) above fridge continuously leaks into a huge bin so you hear constant dripping and we had to empty it once a day 4) bunk beds are in hallway next to bedrooms (there is no study/separate room and zero privacy) 5) WiFi username and password provided are wrong; correct info is on welcome paper in the kitchen 6) deck/balcony door is locked with a bike chain. All that said, I would stay at the property again. I just wish I knew these things.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, loved the back porch!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2026
Thanks for choosing us& please come again! Susan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

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

Amazing Place to stay

Great location to the beach, restaurants, and everything you need on vacation. Super clean, easy check-in, contact with host was awesome. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2026
Good job cleaning up. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space is very pretty and spacious. The air conditioning worked well and the host is very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a really nice space to stay with bird noises out back to listen to while drinking coffee. There were plenty of towels and pillows and the house had ample seating. It was a little stuffy when we got there but figured out the mini splits and got the temperature regulated. The host was quick to answer any messages. The front spiral staircase is not for those who are not agile. It was tricky to navigate a roller suitcase up and down the stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2026
So we do have the giant Normal stairway is in back going straight up to the terrace door so hopefully you were able to use freely!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Treetop Escape

My husband, daughter, and I had a wonderful stay! The host, Susan, was so sweet and our 2-year old was so sad to leave our “vacation house.” Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

C.M. P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is really unique and comfortable to rent. It’s so close to the beach also! My family was able to stay here and easily access the property. Communicating with Susan, the property owner, was a breeze as she was knowledgeable on the area and available to give instructions for access. It rained for the majority of our stay but this rental has plenty of outdoor spaces to enjoy the gorgeous Folly Beach weather. Really cannot say enough good things about how enjoyable our stay was!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Susan Guslason

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So i am an adventurer,, seasoned, and its my turn to be happy. I’m trying to make this place self susraining so maybe I can be a good example. I’m making sure I don’t die before I’m dead.

Why they chose this property

Its a small neat & tidy cottage near watrr, downtown and tons of things to see and do. My next door neighbor shares his pecans with me. This is a great place to come and disapear.

What makes this property unique

This is a normal cottage close to a beach. Its got comfortable clean furiture that are simple and beachy. Its quiet accomidating, close to beach, downtown, groceries and resturants. Check out the pictures.

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