The Powder Cottage by AvantStay | Heart of Old Mt. Pleasant Near Sullivan’s

Welcome to The Powder Cottage, a light-filled 3-bedroom retreat tucked in the heart of Old Mount Pleasant—one of Charleston’s most beloved neighborhoods. With local coffee shops, parks, and Sullivan’s Island beaches just minutes away, this charming home offers easy access to both relaxation and adventure.

This home is brand new to the rental market, featuring all-new furnishings and thoughtfully curated decor for a fresh, welcoming experience.

Inside, original hardwood floors and thoughtful decor create a cozy, inviting atmosphere. The sunlit living room features a wall of built-in bookshelves and a large picture window, while the eat-in kitchen—stocked with all the essentials—overlooks the front yard and flows easily into the dining space. Three bedrooms (a queen, two twins, and a single twin) offer restful comfort for up to five guests, and a full laundry setup adds convenience to your stay. In addition, there is a sleeper sofa in the living room.

Outdoors, enjoy a spacious patio with a dining table perfect for warm Southern evenings.

Traveling with a larger group? The guest cottage just behind the main home is available to rent separately, offering 2 more bedrooms, 2 additional bathrooms, a full kitchen, and its own living area—perfect for friends or family seeking both connection and privacy.

AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips!

Calling all history buffs, beach lovers, and fans of Southern cuisine! Charleston should be on everyone’s bucket list for its rich history, sparkling beaches, and the best grits you’ll ever have. Whether it’s walking down Rainbow Row, an iconic street lined with colorfully painted houses, or escaping to one of the five beach towns that comprise Charleston’s 60-mile stretch of white sand, this is an ideal destination to explore a cultural city, while being in close proximity to several stunning beaches.

Local Attractions: Isle of Palms Beach, Barrier Island Ecotours, Deep Water Vineyard, Acme Lowcountry Kitchen, Charleston Fun Park, Mount Pleasant Town Centre, Tidalwave Watersports, Fly-In Helicopter Tours, Cafe Panama

*Home Truths:*
- You must be 25 years or older to book this home.
- Please note that Early Check-In (ECI) and Late Check-Out (LCO) services are not available from May to September.
- Guests must supply their own beach towels.
- This home does not have access to a pool.
- Beach chairs/toys are not included at this property.
- This home allows up to two pets with prior approval and a pet fee. If undisclosed animals are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval, there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Although the house is pet friendly, the outdoor area is not fully fenced.
- Fireplaces are not for guest use.
- Please note that due to natural coastal conditions, beach areas may experience periodic erosion that can affect shoreline size and accessibility. During periods of high tide, portions of the beach—or the entire beach—may be temporarily inaccessible. We are not able to guarantee identical beach conditions for future stays, and refunds or relocations will not be available due to these natural changes.

Parking Details:
- Driveway parking is available for 3 cars.


This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff.

We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

Business License #: 20139680
STR Permit #: #ST260247