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Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King!

Holiday home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Medical University of South Carolina

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In the historic Charleston, SC Cannonborough area, this charming cottage offers a warm welcome with its private patio and secure off-street parking. Stroll 6 blocks to shopping on King Street or explore nearby popular restaurants and pubs within walking distance.

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Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Living Room space with a futon



Queen Air Mattress + Additional Bedding (Available upon request)



Potential for Noise: Due to the home’s historic character and close proximity to all the city has to offer, some road and city noise may be heard. White-noise machines are provided in each unit for your comfort.



MANAGED BY:

YOURPAD Vacation Rentals



SOCIAL MEDIA:

If you plan on sharing your experience on social media, please tag us! @yourpadcharleston



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:

Luggage storage offered Monday- Friday at our main office from 8:30am-5pm. On weekends we recommend utilizing Bounce Luggage storage. Please inquire once booking is complete for the address!



• THIS PROPERTY IS LEGAL & LICENSED BY THE CITY OF CHARLESTON, PERMIT 06689



• 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.



PROPERTY NAME: CHARLESTON CHARMER | LOFT



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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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...

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 02949

Property is also known as

Historic Downtown Charleston
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Historic Downtown Cottage Charleston
Historic Downtown Cottage Private vacation home
Historic Downtown Cottage Private vacation home Charleston

About the area

Located in Charleston, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterfront Park and Riverfront Park, while Charleston Music Hall and Patriots Point 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. Visit our Charleston travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Charleston_MedicalUniversityofSouthCarolina_6162782_04
    Medical University of South Carolina
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • College of Charleston which includes heritage architecture and street scenes
    College of Charleston
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Old Citadel Building in Charleston, Shutterstock ID 1199826247, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com
    The Citadel
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cityscape of Marion Square in the historic downtown diistrict in Charleston, South Carolina
    Marion Square
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Loved this alley near the Charleston Music Hall.
    Charleston Music Hall
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station
    14 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • da Toscana Porchetta Shop
    3 min walk
  • MUSC Cafeteria
    8 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    8 min walk
  • Bad Bunnies Coffee
    4 min walk
  • Daps Breakfast & Imbibe
    7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King!?

On-site parking is available at the 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, The Citadel and College of Charleston. Upper King Design District and Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Historic Downtown Cottage - Close to King! Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 96 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

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

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

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

Cyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean. Had all the amenities that I needed - except a baking sheet! Nice towels, linens. Quiet neighborhood. Older neighborhood, but felt very safe. Under two miles to the downtown Charleston area - I walked it. Very doable. My only recommendation would be to add a deadbolt lock to the kitchen door that opens to the outside. Would just feel a little more secure - or a latch on the inside maybe.Bathroom is downstairs, so you have to navigate stairs in the middle of the night, if you’re one of those people and that’s a concern for you.Parking was great - right behind the cottage. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Communication with owner was great. Responded very quickly to all questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Kate S.

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

Cute, cozy cottage

This property is a cute, cozy cottage in a walkable neighborhood with a few breakfast options, restaurants/bars, and shops on King Street. Off-street parking was a great bonus! For a shorter stay, the cottage was just what we needed and had lots of charm. The bed was so comfortable! The layout was fine for us; however, some may not like that the bathroom is so separate from the bedroom (downstairs then up two steps and through the kitchen) for bathroom trips in the middle of the night. Check-in and check-out were easy with great communication from owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cute cottage

Be careful of the kitchen door it opens by itself. Needs a deadbolt. Also there is no bathroom upstairs and no way to turn the stairway light off or on from upstairs. Otherwise very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tracye G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. Would have preferred street entry instead of alley entry.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Good location, as described

House was a good place to stay, gentrified neighborhood that will be something soon. Nice places all around that give you the local feel for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marc K.

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

Great Location

A cute little place, big enough for 2, close enough to walk or ride a bicycle to see the sights but far enough away to avoid the noise and traffic. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Small but very nice for the price

Quite nice place to stay for me & my husband. We rented for a long weekend but could easily do longer in this little hideaway.

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