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Ruby Bell's Apartment In A Unique Home In The Heart Of Downtown Charleston

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Interior
Room
Room
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Charleston, SC
  • College of Charleston
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Ruby Bell's Apartment In A Unique Home In The Heart Of Downtown Charleston

Ruby Bell's is a hidden gem nestled on Society Street with double front porches and a huge magical tree in the front courtyard! A white picket fence marks the address adding ambiance and privacy to the double porches. As you walk to the end of the hallway, you will unlock the door leading passed a reading nook with a love seat tucked away at the bottom of the staircase. At the top and to the right you'll see room No. 4 with two queen beds and a fireplace.

The large windows and elegant blue ceiling give this room a calming ambience. Next door there's a marbled floor bathroom with 1920's patina clawfoot tub to soak or shower. This lovely bathroom is perfect for primping at the large vanity and vintage stool. Room No. 2 has twin beds and an exposed brick wall to ceiling fireplace, bringing warmth into this welcoming room for two.

Both of these rooms have access to the enclosed porch that travels the length of the building with a bench to sit and relax. Take the back door down to the garden but be careful on the outdoor stairway. To the left side of the staircase you will find a room to gather in with a galley kitchen featuring a full size fridge, retro apartment stove, dishwasher, and open shelving nestled on the exposed brick original to the home.

There's bar seating around an industrial island, perfect for entertaining as the kitchen opens into a comfortable den with another fireplace. Through the french doors you'll find the largest and most elegant bedroom in the house. A king bed with a velvet settee at the foot, facing a fireplace. This room boasts storage for a long stay in the chifforobe and a lovely vanity. Glass doors open up onto a sleeping porch overlooking Society st. perfect for afternoon naps or enjoying Charleston's breezy evenings and the smell of magnolias.

You'll find everything you need to relax and feel at home. Ruby Bell's apartment has been thoughtfully furnished with eclectic vintage pieces, funky artwork, and a collective of plants in neat pots throughout this home adding to this perfect Charleston getaway.

Property manager

Ginger Evans

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Not baby-proof
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Events

No events allowed
Be mindful of guest in first floor apartment
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The apartment has been eclectically furnished , vintage and one of a kinds .. that tell a store , enjoy and treat as you would your Prize Possession

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
Note from host: Be mindful of guest in first floor apartment
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Charleston

Located in Charleston, this holiday home is in the city centre. Charleston City Market and USS Yorktown are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point. Charleston Museum and Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Charleston City Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Waterfront Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 15 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hyman's Seafood - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thoroughbred Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caviar & Bananas - Gourmet Market & Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Gun Burger Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bangkok Lounge - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruby Bell's Apartment In A Unique Home In The Heart Of Downtown Charleston pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ruby Bell's Apartment In A Unique Home In The Heart Of Downtown Charleston?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ruby Bell's Apartment In A Unique Home In The Heart Of Downtown Charleston?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ruby Bell's Apartment In A Unique Home In The Heart Of Downtown Charleston located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of College of Charleston and Charleston City Market. Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Waterfront Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eve F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caryn S.

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

Girls weekend

Amazing place and location. We went for a few days of shopping, eating and spending time together and the location couldn’t have been better. It was clean and quiet. Ginger was always quick to help with questions as well. Definitely would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim g.

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

Great place for girls weekend

The home is in a perfect location for easily getting around the Charleston historic district on foot. Six of us stayed and there was plenty of room. We really enjoyed being able to sit around the living room and porch area for chatting. We had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne Carol O.

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

Everything I expected. So nice!

Lovely and perfect historical setting and close to many sites and restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

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

Fantastic location!

We loved everything about this rental! It was clean, cute, had plenty of space and everything we needed. The inside is spacious and decorated well, but we spent the majority of our time on the large and comfy balcony, or walking through the city to the many shops, restaurants and attractions all within walking distance to the property. The host was very nice and quick to respond. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade O.

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

Charleston Girls Trip

Great location for a quick girls trip. Had everything we needed and plenty of space for us! Perfect walking distance to almost everything was so convenient! Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi L.

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

Charleston Celebration

We had an amazing time celebrating our daughter's graduation and exploring Charleston! This house is centrally located to all the best restaurants, stores, market, the battery and Rainbow Row. We loved walking everywhere and spending time on the deck. Such a charming place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Great location

Great location and parking for our trip to Charleston. Nice and clean and suitable for our stay. Owner Ginger was quick to respond to requests.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor J.

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

Beautiful Bach!

We went to Charleston for my best friends Bachelorette party and couldn’t have been happier with the location and quality of Ginger’s property. This apartment has everything you’d need and so much antique and vintage beauty! The only thing we struggled with was there is only one shower so keep that in mind!! We made it work :) Our bride feels loved and ready to get married and we have such beautiful pictures and memories to look back at!!! Thank you Ginger!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

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

3 BR Apartment in Excellent Location

Clean, spacious, and comfortable second floor apartment in a most convenient location in Charleston. The host was quite helpful and responded promptly to any question. The in/out parking next door could not be easier. The location is actually in a neighborhood - between King and Meeting Streets - nearby coffee shops, restaurants, stores, and the free trolley that quickly takes you downtown or uptown. Another apartment is on the first floor, but we did not hear our neighbors in this older home. Just to note - there are 17 steps to reach the second floor apartment. Ruby Bell's was a delightful choice for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis R.

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

Sisters vacation

Great location, we were able to walk everywhere. The apartment was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

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

Girls Weekend

Love the location and the old charm of the house. The property manager was prompt and nice to deal with. We had a great time celebrating my mother's 70th birthday!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Mini Reunion -- Class of 67

Here are comments from four of us over-65 women who shared the spacious Ruby Bell’s Apartment. Terrific location: Easy to get to everything whether walking or using free CARTA buses and Uber. Eclectic artwork was so interesting and added to the character of the house. We loved the verandah for sitting, talking and enjoying coffee in the morning and wine in the afternoon. We appreciated the refrigerated bottled water and the very comfortable beds. Charleston is such a foodie city, and we especially loved having Christophe Chocolatier and Patisserie a few doors away. We would return to Hank’s Seafood (walking distance), Lewis Barbecue (Uber ride), and 82 Queen (walking distance). Minor drawbacks: 1) didn’t get check-in info until a couple hours before fixed 4:00 PM check-in time; 2) water closet in kitchen area with bathtub in master bedroom -- but we showered in the lovely modern full bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally I.

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

Seniors first visit to Charleston

Ginger’s place was wonderful, a true quintessential Charleston experience. It was nice and roomy for 3 couples with comfy beds for a good nights sleep after our busy days exploring this beautiful historic city. We loved the antique furnishings and art work and the covered outdoor porch. The shower was the best we’ve ever been in, wish I had it at home! It is also in a great location, we walked everywhere! Thank you Ginger!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

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

Location, location, location!

This apartment was located right in the middle of the historic district in Charleston. Our group was able to walk everywhere, except for a visit to a plantation and to/from the airport. We found all kinds of restaurants, coffee places, a Target, ice cream and candy stores, the City Market and all kinds of shopping. It was in a wonderful location and the host was very responsive to our questions and needs. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon c.

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

Historic charm

Ruby Bell's apt is the second floor of a historic home within short walking distance of everything fun on the peninsula. Love the decor and ambience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Great location

Walkable to highlights of Charleston
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charleston

Very nice property - location was great - loved the porches
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet & Private

The property is exactly as described, clean and on a quiet side street. Walking distance to nice restaurants. There were 4 in our party of 70+ year olds so car was needed to get to the historic Charleston district (i.e. Rainbow Row and the Old Jail House). Be aware and have your cell phone charged and contact information with you as the property manager only provides access to the property minutes before the official check-in time by email correspondence which is not optimal given how circumstances affecting email communication can change for either the host or guests. We would stay here again and recommend to those wishing to step back a bit into colonial Charleston.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D., Walled Lake, USA

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

Amazing Stay!!

We had the best time at The Ginger Lilly house. Everything was exactly as described in the listing. Ginger was so accommodating and the location was perfect. We were within walking distance to just about everything. The house itself was full of charm and absolutely beautiful. I would highly recommend staying here. We will be back for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn T.

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

Great historical home

Perfect location on a quiet street close to shops and historic district. Home was clean and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy N.

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

Ladies Weekend

Our group of five 60+ women had a wonderful time here. The space was perfect for us - we especially like the porch - and the location was great for walking to many sights and restaurants. Ginger was a wonderful host, and was very accommodating concerning our check-in and check-out.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G., Williamsville,NY

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

Girls Trip

The apartment was spotless. We loved sitting on the front porch. The location is perfect. Close to all the shops on King St, restaurants and The Market. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F.

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

Perfect Bachelorette Location

We stayed here for my bachelorette weekend and I cannot recommend this place enough! It is smack down in the middle of everything! Shopping, attractions, restaurants, clubs, everything you could possibly want for a bachelorette! And the place is absolutely adorable. I would highly recommend! Check out the restaurant next door for some great food and service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Perfect Location

We stayed here for my son’s wedding with his groomsmen and it was simply perfect! Great location! Really comfortable beds! Easy access and extra parking! Super communication! Great way to get that sweet southern charm that is Charleston!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ginger Evans

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Born and raised Charlestonian, I've traveled to a lot of wonderful places around the world and have enjoyed learning about different cultures I gather a lot of enjoyment from decorating and interior design and I love providing a unique place to stay.

Why they chose this property

I'm a successful hairstylist and store owner, I've alway worked with people visiting Charleston. So this is a natural thing for me to go further into the hospitality industry by providing a lovely place for people to stay. I'm all about providing the best environment for guests.

What makes this property unique

Perfect soft sheets, having the right tools in the kitchen, plants scattered around the house to make it your home away from home. I like to provide special groceries in the fridge upon request. Beautiful glass jars filled with provisions and beauty supplies for unique amenities.

Languages:

English