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Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Dryer
- Bathtub
- Non-smoking
Explore the area
Charleston, SC
- Tidal TrailsPlace, Tidal Trails10 min walk
- McLeod Plantation Historic SitePlace, McLeod Plantation Historic Site13 min walk
- South Windermere Shopping CenterPlace, South Windermere Shopping Center2 min drive
- Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)20 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
About this property
5 minutes to downtown, short drive to beach
Quiet neighborhood behind the golf course. Walking distance to shop, historic site, grocery, food and more. You are just over the bridge to downtown Charleston. The beach is a short drive for a good experience of Charleston.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property # 3335204vb
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
About the area
Charleston
Charleston is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterfront Park and Shem Creek Park, while Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights. 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.
Charleston, SC
What's nearby
- Tidal Trails - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- McLeod Plantation Historic Site - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- The Charleston Pour House - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
- South Windermere Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
- Charleston City Market - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
Getting around
- Charleston Station - 22 min drive
- Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 6 min walk
- Wendy's - 5 min walk
- Rio Chico - 10 min walk
- The James - 20 min walk
- Barberitos - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is 5 minutes to downtown, short drive to beach pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at 5 minutes to downtown, short drive to beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 5 minutes to downtown, short drive to beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 5 minutes to downtown, short drive to beach located?
Situated in Charleston, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Charleston Municipal Golf Course, West Ashley Greenway and James Island County Park. Splash Zone Waterpark and Harborage at Ashley Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).
About the host
Hosted by William and Joanne Gottschall
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