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Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King!

Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to Medical University of South Carolina

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Welcome to your Charleston cottage!
A warm, cozy home base for your Charleston adventure.
With a comfortable, cloud-like memory foam mattress!
With a fully equipped kitchen to cook meals when you're not dining out at our amazing restaurants!
Beautiful natural light throughout.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Place, Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King!

Summary:
Discover a cozy retreat in the heart of Charleston. This historic cottage offers all the character you love paired with thoughtful updates so your stay feels comfortable, warm, and truly memorable. Perfect for couples, small families, or solo travelers who want easy access to downtown without sacrificing charm.

The Space:
Private patio and secure off street parking. The first floor has an open layout with a living and dining area. The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas range, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator. The bathroom is located off the kitchen and features a stacked washer dryer, tub shower and pedestal sink. There are heart pine hardwood floors throughout the first floor with many original features.

Bedroom #1: Queen Bed
Common Space: Futon + Air Mattress (per request)

Professionally managed by YOURPAD Vacation Rentals.

Guest Access:
The cottage has a nice yard and off street parking. It is located only a block away from three popular restaurants, Xiao Bao Biscuit, Bistronomy By Nico and Fuel. Walk about 5 blocks and you will be on King Street with many of Charleston's favorite new restaurants and boutiques.

The Neighborhood:
The Elliotborough/Cannonborough district of downtown Charleston. With its friendly neighbors, cozy restaurants, and tree lined streets, our neighborhood will immerse you in Charleston’s classic charm. This house is perfect for a family or group seeking a fun, culinary and cultural vacation. Popular dining spots in the neighborhood include Xiao Bao Biscuit, Fuel, Porchetta Shop, Southbound, R Kitchen, Chubby Fish and many more! Our guests and neighbors also rave about Welton's Tiny Bakeshop and Kudu Coffee. We recommend going to either for a cup of locally-roasted coffee or their delicious cookies and cakes. The house is only a short walk from the very popular King Street where you will find a multitude of great shops – including antique shops, book stores and fashion boutiques – as well as endless buzzing restaurants and bars.

Getting Around:
You can walk almost everywhere - but should you want to rest your feet, there are many other options for getting around: Uber, Lyft, Charleston Bike Taxi, Charleston Rickshaw, Green Taxi or Yellow Cab.

Other Things to Note:
• THIS PROPERTY IS LEGAL & LICENSED BY THE CITY OF CHARLESTON, PERMIT 05524

• PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT PETS. If bringing a pet, please inquire prior to booking. A $150 pet fee will be applied and charged at time of booking. Based upon approval.

Interaction with Guests:
• Our YOURPAD Charleston team is available 24/7 by messenger, text, or call during your stay. We're happy to provide any recommendations during your vacation as we love making sure you have a wonderful time!

• You'll receive all of your check-in details, lock code, emergency contacts, and a list of our favorite nearby restaurants seven days prior to your stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A $250 fine will be applied if any of the below rules are broken. • No tape, adhesives or anything that will cause damage can be used or placed on...

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 02949

About the area

Charleston

Located in Charleston, this holiday home is in the city centre. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Charleston City Market and Fort Sumter. 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.
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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • Medical University of South Carolina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • College of Charleston - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Citadel - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of Charleston - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Charleston City Market - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 11 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪da Toscana Porchetta Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Co-Op - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪FUEL Charleston - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Southbound - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bad Bunnies Coffee - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King! located?

Located in Downtown Charleston, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Medical University of South Carolina and College of Charleston. Port of Charleston is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 89 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location with a historic vibe!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia C.

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

Great stay

Property listing was accurate. Great location, comfy cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin d.

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

Intro to Charleston

This cottage has everything you need to enjoy a visit to Charleston and the surrounding areas.You can walk to a restaurant, little convenience store or drive to Charleston’s attractions.We took our grandson to Charleston for his first visit and had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lynn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was easy to access, and onsite parking off the street was great! We were close to restaurants, a great coffee shop (sightsee), and our friend who we were visiting. Highly recommend this property! Also the communication by YOURPAD was on point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen J.

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

Charleston stay

great location and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location as we were within walking distance of much of what we had planned throughout downtown. The neighborhood is quiet and the apartment itself is cozy while offering plenty of space for two people to lounge in comfortably. As other reviews noted, the loft area does get warmer than the rest of the house, but the box fan provided made the nights comfortable for sleeping.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie B.

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

Awesome location, perfect for a weekend getaway!

Everything was exactly as listed! We had a great three night stay in Charleston at this property, would definitely recommend to friends and will hopefully come back to stay soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew S.

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

It was great

Wonderful location and lodgings
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Charleston

Old but kept up nicely. Everything work, bed was comfortable,all amenities you could ask for or need. Location was excellent, walking distance to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CM S.

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

Cozy historical cottage with a lot of charm

First, great communication with host, very responsive- neighborhood was very quiet and walkable, close to really great coffee places- Bad Rabbit - and restaurants- beach 25 minutes away. Cottage was very clean and towels super soft, bed comfortable- washing machine was a bonus- parking was well lit- highly recommend
Pet friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

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

Quick walk to MUSC

Stayed for a week.Safe, clean and quick walk to MUSC.Fun neighborhood
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shannan L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Not as advertised. Very old and decrepit, smelled moldly; part of counter top missing; dingey and not what I expected. Creaky floor boards. Requesting refund from rental company, still waiting a week later.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as advertised. Of note, the remote for the TV is missing. But we were too busy to spend time watching anything. The kitchen was adequately supplied, with the one exception that there were no garbage bags. Overall it is a lovely property, typical of Charleston which has aged well. I would recommend this property to a couple who do not intend to hang out at the house but use it as a base to explore all the area has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

gordon p.

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

Good time.

We had an enjoyable stay!! Charleston was awesome!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Cathy H.

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

Disappointed but quaint

We only stayed one night so we really did not have much time to explore the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Susan G.

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

Wonderful house, privacy and location, but a bit warm

The privacy, location, convenience of nearby stores and historic Charleston was very nice. It was a quiet, walkable neighborhood, so having a car was not necessary if you wanted to see the local shops and restaurants. The only complaint was that the bedroom on the upstairs floor got quite warm during the day, and the AC couldn't keep up. The ground floor was very cool and the air well circulated, but the upstairs gets several degrees warmer during the summer and can feel stuffy in the summer humidity and heat.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cécile D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Réfrigérateur à changer car vieux , bruyant et rouillé, grille pain et lave vaisselle ne fonctionnent pas ( la pastille reste dans le bac fermé à chaque lavage) , il faudrait mettre une éponge dans la cuisine , climatisation très bruyante . Tout le reste était très bien , très propre , au calme , avec de l’espace et une place de parking pour la voiture. Pour entrer et sortir du driveway cela est un peu compliqué car la visibilité est mauvaise et il y a beaucoup de voitures , il faudrait aussi éclairer l’allée la nuit .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

Good location

Nice cozy place. Easy walk to downtown/Historic area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Relaxing Getaway

My furbaby and I enjoyed several days just relaxing. Walking distance to coffee and pastries in the morning and conveniently located everywhere else we wanted to go. Very clean and cozy!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

John W.

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

Comftorble

The place was clean and comfortable. However, the price I paid was the same as a 2 bedroom, ocean front condo on Isle of Palms the last time we were here. I will stay there if and when I come back. Love Charleston!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordanos T.

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

Location was perfect!

Location was perfect, super walkable. Fuel Cantina and Holey City Bagels were conveniently close-by. Food was great everywhere we visited. Downtown Charleston including all attractions were within walking distance for us (could be a bit long for others who aren’t walkers)…it was a beautiful, pleasant walk to and from. Charleston City Market, The Lost History of Black Charleston walking tour led by historian and educator Damon Fordham, and Folly Beach were among my favorite experiences. My friend enjoyed the wine complimentary of the Vrbo, which was a nice way to cap off our wonderful stay in Charleston. We both thoroughly enjoyed our visit and look forward to returning. Oh and the mattress was super comfortable. We slept well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Very Great Time

Had a blast staying over the 4th of July at this place. It was hot which was to be expected, but the lower floors were very cool during the day and at night. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorian S.

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

Great get away

My daughter and I went down to Charleston to look at the college and do some shopping. Our hotel was terrible so we found this charming place. It was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alissa C.

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

Great Stay

I liked how we were close enough to walk everywhere without being right in the middle of the crowds. The house was clean and comfortable and I liked that they had off street private parking. Check in and check out was so easy. Being close the the bakery Sugar was definitely a plus, the best cookies ever!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin F.

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

Comfortable bed!

Stayed here for two nights for a quick birthday trip. Just as advertised. We used the place basically to shower and sleep. But was very clean. Bed was very comfortable upstairs. Less than 10 minutes to King, East Bay. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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