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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 224 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Summerville, SC

Azalea Park4 min walk
Summerville Dorchester Museum5 min walk
Nexton Square5 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)21 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage that is in Summerville’s historic area. Quiet, safe, and cozy. Perfect location!

Karen S.

Jan 1, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Tiny Oak Cottage in Historic Downtown Summerville

This unique tiny home styled cottage is nestled in the heart of Summerville´s downtown Historic district and boasts completely updated modern amenities to make your stay in our charming hometown a time to remember. You’ll be within easy walking distance of numerous shops, restaurants, and the world famous Sweet Tea mug, but also only 22 miles from the Holy City of Charleston or your pick of our many islands and beaches that dot the Lowcounty.

Please note to ensure all guests have a peaceful, safe, and secure stay, we have added security cameras located on the exterior of the home. The devices are located on the four corners of our property and monitor the exterior activities of the home, including the driveway and all walkways.

Frequently Asked Questions:
How far away are you from Charleston & the beach?
Summerville is “at the heart of it all” as the ideal & central location of the Lowcountry. Summerville sits in the center between downtown Charleston and our historic plantations as well as many local beaches. We are located 22 miles from downtown Charleston and 33 miles from the nearest beach. The Charleston Airport is 12 miles from our listing.

Are your rates negotiable?
Unfortunately, no. You can't put a price on great memories! We extend a 10% discount on all stays 7+ nights or more and a 15% discount on stays 28+ days or more. The discount will automatically be applied at the checkout screen.

I work remotely, is there wifi?
Yes, we provide wifi in all of our listings. We have hosted several remote workers over the years and have not had a report of weak wifi.

Is there anywhere to store luggage before check in or after check out in case I’m not able to check in early or check out late?
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and hold luggage for guests.

What is there to do in the area?
Please visit our digital guidebook for our favorite places to check out!

Can I bring my pet?
We love our furry friends but we ask for guests to make other arrangements for their pets while visiting our home.

Where is the nearest grocery store?
Harris Teeter is our favorite & closest grocery store. Harris Teeter is 1.4 miles away from the listing.

How do I check in?
We have electronic locks at our listings. Guests will be provided with their unique access code on the morning of their arrival.

Property manager

Lauren Sheldon

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests must read the welcome letter and send us a reply with a special quote that we reference in the letter to confirm the letter has been read.

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 deadlock

About the area

Summerville

This apartment is located in Summerville Historic District, a neighbourhood in Summerville. Oakbrook Nature Trail and Azalea Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gahagan Park and Frankie's Fun Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark and Audubon Swamp Garden.

Summerville, SC

What's nearby

Azalea Park - 4 min walk
Summerville Dorchester Museum - 5 min walk
White Gables - 12 min walk
Nexton Square - 5 min drive
Charleston Southern University - 11 min drive

Getting around

Charleston Station - 23 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
‪Oscar's - ‬19 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
‪Checkers - ‬15 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiny Oak Cottage in Historic Downtown Summerville pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tiny Oak Cottage in Historic Downtown Summerville?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiny Oak Cottage in Historic Downtown Summerville?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tiny Oak Cottage in Historic Downtown Summerville located?

Located in Summerville Historic District, this family-friendly Summerville apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Azalea Park and Summerville Dorchester Museum. Gahagan Park and Bishop Pengelley Memorial Chapel are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

paolasbeachfrontvillas D.

29 May 2024

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

Charming

A charming cottage, perfectly located in the town of Summerville….walk to restaurants, coffee shops. The cottage is well equipped and maintained, the host very attentive to our needs. Perfect for 2!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

1 Jan 2024

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

Peaceful

Lovely cottage that is in Summerville’s historic area. Quiet, safe, and cozy. Perfect location!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

7 Oct 2023

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

Visiting daughter

Loved that cottage was walking distance to downtown Summerville.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim and Jennifer A., Ramseur NC

2 Oct 2023

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

Perfect!!

This property was in the perfect location. We were within walking distance to dining, shopping, and other attractions in beautiful historic Summerville. Lauren the property host was wonderful. Any questions we had about the area or the property were answered within minutes. The property was equiped with anything you could possible need and was extremely clean. We will most definitely be staying again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

21 Aug 2023

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

Perfect for our anniversary!

It was perfect in every way for our stay in Summerville celebrating our 20th anniversary!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V.

27 July 2023

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

quaint little get away

House was in a great location. Just a few steps away from the summer weekend market. It was fun just to be able to walk around downtown. Will likely stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria K.

3 Mar 2023

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

Perfect for a little getaway!

We loved our stay here, the location made it so incredibly easy to walk around downtown Summerville and the house was clean and cozy. We had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth G.

13 Jan 2023

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

Great well appointed cottage. Highly recommend

Great well appointed cottage. Highly recommend. Awesome location. Great host.100%

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

16 Sept 2022

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

Nuclear power school graduation

For a woman traveling alone, it was very safe and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corey L.

21 Aug 2021

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

What an amazing stay!

If you are even considering staying at the Tiny Oak Cottage, let this review serve as encouragement to take the plunge - you won't regret it! Summerville is such a beautiful little town and my wife and I loved exploring the restaurants and shops all around. Communication with our host was amazing and we truly felt that we were valued as guests. Fingers crossed that we will be back visiting again soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

9 Aug 2021

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

Perfect vacation in a nestled location

This place was great! It was small and nestled in with some other small properties, but large enough for me and my wife to feel like we weren't cramped. It's located really close to some shops within walking distance, and close enough to Charleston that we didn't feel like we had a long drive. We loved staying in Summerville and will definitely be looking to stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russell L.

28 July 2021

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

SC

Good

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy S., Gainesville, TX

9 May 2021

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

Best experience!

Best experience! Lauren, the innkeeper, and the hosts were so accommodating, especially given the trials of the pandemic. We were able to postpone almost a year, and so appreciate their compassion and understanding. The property was spotless and perfectly located; all details for inside and outside living were well thought out, even the cute cat! Bed was very comfortable. We will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jen W.

24 Apr 2021

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

Stay was great, within walking distance of shops and bars

Stayed r/20 through 4/22

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

10 Apr 2021

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

Anniversary getaway

We loved it here, cute little cottage. Would definitely stay here again. Close to Charleston, and a nice little downtown in Summerville .

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy A.

16 Mar 2021

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

Tiny Cottage will blow your mind!

We had a great stay. Very nice decor. Close to everything within walking distance. Close to Interstate 26 and 20 minutes from Charleston airport. If we go back would stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

15 Feb 2021

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

Excellent

10/10 Excellent

kathy d.

10 Nov 2020

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

Beautiful Summerville

Cottage was just what we wanted: cozy, clean, centrally located. Hope to be back in the Spring

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

15 Sept 2020

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

Nice weekend get-away

We had a great time in Summerville. Really convenient location and so nice to park and walk right in to the house -- made it easy to come and go as we pleased!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

31 Mar 2020

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

Cute little tiny house

Had an amazing weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W.

13 Nov 2019

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

Cutest Cottage!

This was such a cozy and well decorated space! Great amenities (coffee, grinder, cookware, wifi/tv, desk, and even little makeup wipes! Great communication and a handy area guide in room! Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and the location was fabulous for exploring Summerville and not too far from downtown Charleston!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Lauren Sheldon

Hey there! My name is Justin. Along with my beautiful wife Megan, we own/operate this Airbnb with the goal of providing a unique experience for each and every guest. Our mission is to ensure your stay is one that you will remember fondly for a lifetime!

In addition to the two of us, our family consists of Finley, Jhett, and Gray. You can often find us traveling together with family and friends or enjoying our small town by walking through downtown or the Farmers’ Market every Saturday.

Above all else, we're about family. And memories. When those two things collide, we're at our happiest!

Why they chose this property

Our family has called Summerville home for over a decade. We absolutely love downtown Summerville. We feel that it's still a bit of a secret to everyone else just how special this little town is, but the word is getting out fast! We love that Summerville is only a quick 20 minute drive to downtown Charleston, and just over 30 minutes to the surrounding beaches, yet has it's own thing going on. We love the cafes, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, unique gift shops, etc. that this little gem has to offer.