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Interior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Josephine's Garden Apartment Steps From King St. In A Neatly Renovated 1882 Home

Located half a block off King Street and BRAND NEW TO THE RENTAL MARKET, built in 1882 Josephine's Apartment has retained all her charm and with an address in the heart of the city, it is walking access to the best shopping in Charleston. Josespine's is a hidden gem nestled on Society st 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. Upon entering the house you'll be delighted by the unique front door and know you have arrived somewhere special. The first room to the left you will enjoy the library with a diverse collection of books, a large dining table and a bar for afternoon cocktails.

Open the pocket doors and you will be in the parlor with one of seven fireplaces that are original to the house. Parlors are quintessential to Charleston homes for entertaining or afternoon tea. Down the hall you will find a powder room, followed by a quaint kitchen, equipped with a dainty retro fridge, induction cooktop, kettle, toaster oven, and a 1940s era french sink.

Enjoy your meals at the table for two while the sunlight filters in through the shaded garden walkway. Across the hall is room No. 6 with a king bed and a place to hang your clothes in the rosy glow of the modern lamps. Positioned in the center of the house, this room is quiet and relaxing. To freshen up, you will have your choice of a full bath appointed with a vintage claw foot tub across the hall or to the right there is a second bathroom with a shower.

At the end of the hall sits bedroom No. 8 that we refer to as the Garden Room. Cozy with a full sized bed, a shower, vanity, and fireplace. You will have access to a small covered porch that enters into the enchanting and secluded garden. If visiting in the winter, don't forget to pick off some oranges from our tree shading the garden for your morning juice or cocktail.

Josephine'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
There are stairs and it is not baby-proof.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
TAKE NOTE No confetti, it’s impossible to clean up, takes weeks to find all the tiny pieces. Thank you for understanding

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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Charleston

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 South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center, and consider making time for USS Yorktown, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.
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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 Josephine's Garden Apartment Steps From King St. In A Neatly Renovated 1882 Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Josephine's Garden Apartment Steps From King St. In A Neatly Renovated 1882 Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Josephine's Garden Apartment Steps From King St. In A Neatly Renovated 1882 Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Josephine's Garden Apartment Steps From King St. In A Neatly Renovated 1882 Home 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. 86 out of 91 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

patty o.

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

Bridge run stay

Loved the location Lighting was an issue need to replace bulbsTv internet did not work
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

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

Really nice, centrally located property

We traveled to Charleston to meet a family group on Isle of Palms and came early to spend a couple days in central Charleston. If you want to experience staying in a beautiful old Charleston home, this is your chance!! It’s a fantastic location just a half block off a nice part of King St. The pace was great, it was very comfortable and clean. We had a great time being able to walk to shopping, eat at great restaurants, and go out for a cocktail. I’d defray here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

Charleston

The location is fantastic, within walking distance to downtown. Communication with host was easy! We loved the home and felt comfortable for our stay. Thank you, Ginger
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn d.

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

Beautiful home!

Beautiful space. Decorated so elegantly. The location couldn’t be more perfect. Our host was available for any questions our entire stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Perfect spot for a perfect stay!

This was such an amazing find for us... An old friend and I were meeting up for a quick visit, looking for a spot that would be good for comfort and relaxation, and also well-situated for walking and touring.Couldn't have asked for anything better than "Josephine's!" The location is perfect for dining-out, walking, shopping, and exploring - but it's also private, quiet, and so incredibly comfortable and well-appointed.We loved exploring Charleston - but some of our best times were simply drinking tea and talking late into the night in that beautiful parlor. Huge, comfortable beds, gorgeous bath-spaces, and a perfect little kitchen were all that we could have wanted! Our host was amazing with communication and details. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Beautiful home in convenient location

This gorgeous home was big and beautiful and more than satisfied our needs during our week in Charleston. All of the locations and restaurants we visited were either a short walk or quick drive from the house. We would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Birthday Celebration

Enjoyed our stay! Was so convenient to most places we were visiting while in the city. Nice king size beds in each bedroom and two bathrooms. Was very easy to get in touch with the host, and she was very informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah W.

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

Great location!

The house is quaint, clean and comfortable! It is located in a wonderful part of the city. The owner takes great care of the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Great location

Easy walking distance to everything. Lovely classic Charleston home. Very comfortable,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda f.

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

Garden apt

This was a amazing propery. We love every aspecy of the apartment. Walk to qny place in downtown charlston.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

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

Wonderful rental in an incredible location

If your coming to Charleston and you want to be in the middle of everything this is the place for you. My wife and I shared this home with our daughter and son-in-law and we agreed it was a great home base for a wedding weekend in town. Would certainly rent again on a return visit. As an aside, the French pastry/chicolate/coffee shop a few doors down is, also, incredible and a must visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey P.

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

Great space

We LOVED our stay at Josephine’s Garden! It was like being transported to old Charleston and the location was perfect. We enjoyed looking through at the books in the front parlor and sitting on the front porch watching people walk by.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

One night in Charleston

Just a quick visit to Charleston to see the sites and have great food. Home is in a great spot to walk the city. Pleasant stay with every thing we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane N.

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

Special PlaceL

Great location - within walking distance to most sites, 2 blocks from Forsyth Park. Great shopping and restaurants within blocks. Host wonderful. Very responsive. Outside areas of home very picturesque. Beds very comfortable, plenty of linens available. Good AC. The one shower was terrific- very spacious. The kitchen is fine for breakfast and snacks but small for major cooking - which we were not interested in doing. However, all needed appliances were there and very clean. The eclectic furniture and artwork were all very special.Two couples loved our stay there!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenna S.

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

Wonderful Relaxing Oasis in Perfect Location

We loved our stay for a mother-daughter weekend. The location being one block from a fantastic French patisserie & chocolate shop was an added bonus to an already amazing stay. The location is fantastic. The decor of the house is very fun and very clean! The kitchen was perfect for two but might be cramped for more. We loved getting to eat on the covered front porch while people watching and reading in the back garden was a great way to relax after a busy morning. Would definitely come back. It would be perfect for a girls weekend for a larger group if you also rent the upper apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

John J.

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

nice place to stay

Excellent location, fabulous shower, very responsive owner. One must remember that this is a century home that comes with those quaint idiosyncrasies associated with such age.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Great location!

This was a lovely place to stay! The location was fantastic and the host was responsive to every inquiry we made
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert s.

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

Great Location

Spent three nights with another couple and walked to everything. Had a car but was not needed. Kitchen is limited but adequate for a continental breakfast and given the great restaurants we ate out every night. Ginger was a spot on host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

john m.

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

Lovely

Great location, great communication, nice place to stay to explore Charleston
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Excellent location

This home is the perfect place to stay and then walk to everything! It is minutes from shopping, dining, and sightseeing! Sitting on the quaint front porch while sipping on afternoon tea makes you feel like a real Charlestonian! The home is comfortable, quiet and close to a French bakery!😍Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri G.

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

Anniversary Trip

This house is a jewel and perfect location!!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

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

Property was well equipped and maintained and centrally located so we were able to walk every where!

It was great!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

colleen s.

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

Wonderful !!

If you are looking for a perfect Charleston experience ..book this Beautiful home! We stayed for 5 nights and could not have been more comfortable. Location is within walking distance of restaurants shopping and historic tours. Also very easy parking. A wonderful family vacation. Thanks Ginger!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

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

Great Charleston Experience

This house has such character! Loved the way the home was decorated and the furniture was so vintage. The location is perfect, we walked everywhere we wanted to go. Fine dining, shopping, water front all within walking distance. We needed parking and the owner provided great directions getting us into the parking garage. Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Charleston

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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