Island Hideout Summar

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

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Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Parking included
Barbecue grill

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Charleston, SC

College of Charleston
‪10 min drive‬
Charleston City Market
‪11 min drive‬
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
‪12 min drive‬
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Summary:
Your dream Charleston getaway awaits in our newly renovated 2BR apartment on James Island. Our space boasts two memory-foam Queen beds and a cozy futon for ultimate relaxation. Experience the best of both worlds with a short 10 min drive to Folly Beach and 12 mins to Downtown. Our full kitchen and bath provide convenience, while the large, shaded, fenced-in backyard is perfect for creating memories with family and friends. For added fun, we offer beach chairs, towels, and a Bluetooth stereo.

The Space:
This spacious, well designed apartment offers a full kitchen with all the essentials, comfortable tiled shower with bench seat, rain shower-head, and detachable shower-head, easy key-code access, Wifi, two flat screen smart TV's, shared laundry room, inside and outside seating areas, and ample space in the large shady backyard to play and entertain. For guest convenience we provide coffee, sugar, bath and beach towels, bed linens, paper towels, toilet paper, and soaps.

Guest Access:
In addition to the apartment guests have access the to the fenced-in 1/2 acre backyard, with ample parking for cars, boats, RVs etc. (backyard is shared with home owner and other guests that my be staying in the detached Cozy Island Cottage located in the rear of the property). Guests also have access and use of shared laundry room (detergent is provided) and outdoor kitchen (please notify the host if you would like to use the outdoor kitchen, so a quick tutorial can be provided) and the outdoor shower.

The Neighborhood:
Centrally located in a convenient James Island neighborhood, only a quick 5-mile drive or Uber ride to both Folly Beach and Downtown Charleston. Beautiful James Island County Park is close by as well as restaurants, bars, shopping, banking, and convenience stores within a half-mile.

Getting Around:
Car, Uber, Bike

Other Things to Note:
There are three rental units on the property that may be housing other guests during your stay. The units are all separate with designated outdoor areas and parking, but are on the same half acre property so please be courteous of others.

The Island Hideout is the unit attached to the front house located on ground level.

There are cameras located at the front exterior entrance and and over the backyard.

Streaming services available with guests’ own account(s).

LIC027923
Owner/Host is SC licensed Realtor

Interaction with Guests:
Owner lives in the attached house at the front of property and can be available for any issues or questions you may have about the area, restaurant recommendations, or activities.

Property manager

Stay Lowcountry

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Charge may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

About the area

Charleston

Charleston is home to this apartment. Charleston City Market and USS Yorktown are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Folly Island Beaches and Waterfront Park. South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point are not to be missed.

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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

James Island County Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
College of Charleston - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
Charleston City Market - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
Waterfront Park - 12 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

Charleston Station - 22 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
‪Smoky Yolk Cafe - ‬18 min walk
‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬13 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Bohemian Bull - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Hideout Summar pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Island Hideout Summar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Hideout Summar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Hideout Summar?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Hideout Summar located?

Situated in Charleston, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Battery Number 5 Marker, Harbor View Shopping Center and James Island County Park. Sunrise Park Beach and West Ashley Greenway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

24 Feb 2025

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

Enjoyed the area

Like the island location. Easy to travel around the area as close to Charleston downtown, beaches and other islands. Hosts were very helpful and responded immediately when needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

27 Sept 2024

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

Easy Peasy!

My mom recently moved to Bishop Gadsden (a retirement home) and no longer has a guest bedroom to stay in, so my siblings and I looked into alternatives (hotel, stay with friends, etc…) Island Retreat is the PERFECT solution. It’s one of three properties on the “compound”. It’s clean, safe and so easy, which is just what I need. It’s also close to the Walmart if you need anything. I will say the bathroom is teensy (no counter space at all and a tiny shower) so I think it wouldn’t be great for a group of friends - just something to keep in mind. Other than that it’s pretty much perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia D.

25 Sept 2024

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

Outdoor shower, clean, bike-able… lovely lil stay

It was a lovely stay. One of the best features was the outdoor shower for cleaning off after going to the beach! So convenient. The owners were very responsive and helpful. Appreciate an easy check in system and the security of the gate! Location was fantastic, central to folly, west Ashley, downtown, mount pleasant… all places we wanted to visit. I got to run away to Starbucks one morning for an hour to read and my husband and 7 year old were able to easily bike up to where I was to then hop in the car to go down to the beach so I loved how’s bike-able this location was. Inside, things were nicely labeled so you knew where EVERYTHING was. Fresh sheets and bedspreads, clean floors and bathroom. Air purifier in central location. Generously left snacks on counter. Enjoyed it :)

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

3 June 2024

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

Perfect in between

We loved this stay! It was the perfect spot in between Folly and Charleston. Although we didn't hang around the property too much due to a wedding, it was comfortable enough for 5 people and would have been a cool place to hang and cook dinner. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

willie n.

13 May 2024

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good

It was good

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

10 May 2024

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

Great Place!

Perfect landing place between the beach and downtown. Check In was easy, grocery store, gas stations all near by. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

5 Apr 2024

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

Short Beach Trip

This was a short beach trip, and it was a great place to stay.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

16 Feb 2024

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Loved it!

The Island Hideout was perfect. It was very clean and comfortable with lots of room, comfy beds and convenient parking. The location was so convenient to everthing you come to Charleston for: the beach, great food, entertainment etc but still tucked into a quiet peaceful neighborhood. David was easy to communicate with and check in was a breeze. We will definitely stay here again and recommend The Hideout to others! Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jewell K W.

6 Oct 2023

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

Very nice place and perfect location

It’s a perfect location between the beach and the city! The place was very clean and comfortable. We highly recommended staying here! Jewell and Scott

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

1 Oct 2023

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Great weekend in Charleston

We never stayed in James Island before AmEx everything from the property to location and support from the owners was fantastic!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele Z., NJ

22 Aug 2023

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Great hideaway

Fabulous stay! The yard was ideal for my 2 pups to run around and get exercise. Although there is another apartment and a cottage, I never saw anyone and the area was peaceful and quiet. I used the bed in the main area as it was a bit cooler in the hot summer. It was akin to living in a studio apartment. The other separate bedroom has a ceiling fan and is comfortable with a slider to the yard. Easy access to downtown in 10 minutes yet away from the hustle and bustle. I would highly recommend and will stay again if opportunity arises.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Enzo B.

13 July 2023

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

Convenient to beach and city

Great and convenient location if you want to split your time between the city and the beach. The host is incredibly attentive. Comfortable accommodations with all the amenities needed for a long stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rick D.

6 July 2023

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7/02-7/04/23

Seamless check-in, property clean with all the amenities, made good use of the beach chairs that are available, property 10 minutes from the beach and about the same for the city of Charleston, Folly Beach is very nice , you need to get away from the congested parts near the pier on towards the Lighthouse, much cleaner and less crowded

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn M.

16 Apr 2023

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James Island

The location of the property was excellent. The accommodations were good, but having one bed in the living area is kind of awkward. The property would be great for a couple who only needed to use the one bedroom in the back of the house. Enjoyed our stay, but if traveling to Charleston again would probably choose another location - only because of the layout of the bedrooms - really only one "bedroom". The bathroom is really small as well. The host was great with correspondence. Overall, really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramona R.

18 Feb 2023

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Time in Charleston

We had a wonderful stay & the accommodation was really nicer than we expected. It was also very convenient to the things we wanted to visit. Very nice!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melonie T.

30 Dec 2022

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Clean and nice

This VRBO was very clean and nice. Easy check in. Located near Folly Beach and Charleston. Lots to do and see.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

16 Nov 2022

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Updated Property, Great Location

Property very clean with an updated decor. Close proximity to downtown Charleston and Folly Beach. Property manager in constant communication leading up to our stay and accessible throughout the duration of the stay. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

22 Oct 2022

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Cozy and Clean

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The rental was cozy and comfortable. The kitchen was sufficiently equipped for simple meals, and the unit was clean. We would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

15 Aug 2022

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Beach Weekend

We enjoyed our stay at this location. It was conveniently located between Folly Beach and Charleston. We went to the beach in the daytime and Charleston for evening dinners. the place was spotless and extremely comfortable. The owner checked in with us prior and during our stay to make sure we were good and to make sure there were no problems. The property was such a great setup. We didn't use the backyard area during our stay but if we wanted to, the area was comfortable enough to just sit back and enjoy the evenings there. We would definitely return.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne V., Hodges, SC

15 Aug 2022

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Great location to downtown and beach

The owners were great. The place was well kept and convenient

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

31 July 2022

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Convenient and clean

This was an impromptu trip so we were just looking for somewhere we could get baths and sleep after our time at the beach and Charleston. The island hideout was at a great location between Folly and Charleston. Very private back area and we felt safe. The apartment was clean and beds were comfortable. We sat outside a lot and had our own areas to relax in. I would go here again and recommend to anyone coming to this area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

I.

22 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We had a lovely time! Arrived through a gate; inside yard was pretty, with table seating, an outdoor shower, and plenty of parking. Inside were two queen beds and a fold-down couch (could comfortable hold only one person), one bathroom with a shower, a kitchen (with dishes/pots/utensils), and a laundry/dryer room with lockable door (shared with second floor tenants). Two TVs with subscriptions to Netflix and Prime, plenty of sheets and towels, shampoo/conditioner/soap provided. Beach was an 8 min drive away; we found plenty to do during the two nights we stayed. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

10 July 2022

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

Great Little Hideaway!

The property had multiple rentals, but was pretty quiet most of the time. The last night we were there, the front of the property had a party and blocked the driveway to get into our rental and the partygoers were a little loud. However, it wasn’t enough to keep us up all night and they moved the cars right away when asked. The bungalow itself was super cute with most conveniences we needed. It was clean except that walking on the floor in bare feet gave us black soles. I imagine it might be difficult to keep a tiled floor super clean when your guests are constantly going to the beach! There were chairs, coolers, boogie boards, and an umbrella for use when we went to the beach which really enhanced our experience, especially the day it was raining; the umbrella came in really handy! The last night we were there, the internet went out which was a minor inconvenience. It came back on after we went to bed. Overall, we really loved being there! It was perfect for our family of four. We were comfortable and happy and I loved that I could wash our clothes and beach towels!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

3 June 2022

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

Very Cozy

We loved our stay at this property! The beds were comfortable, it was clean, private and well stocked! It is located right between Charleston and Folly Beach—just a few minutes from either. There is so much to do in this area, and we hope to stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

28 Apr 2022

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

Convenience

Great place! Perfect spot to hit Folly beach, Charleston and Goose Creek Naval base. Quiet place with amenities for outdoor seating as well as community gear to take to the beach. Will definitely be booking again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Stay Lowcountry

Stay Lowcountry aim to show our Lowcountry guests an authentic Charleston experience that will inspire a sense of love and respect for these beautiful lands.

Most of our properties call the islands home – James and Johns, to be precise. We’ve got others, nestled in cool neighborhoods in Mt. Pleasant and Park Circle. They all offer a unique glimpse into a local's life in the Lowcountry. We think you’ll love it here as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Centrally located in a convenient James Island neighborhood, only a quick 5-mile drive or Uber ride to both Folly Beach and Downtown Charleston. Beautiful James Island County Park is close by as well as restaurants, bars, shopping, banking, and convenience stores within a half-mile.

"This place is fantastic. Very comfortable beds. Great kitchen and bathroom. Location is convenient for accessing both Folly Beach and Downtown Charleston. David is very easy to communicate with and made our stay easy and enjoyable."- Hannah

"The Island Hideout is an excellent property. Host David was considerate and very helpful throughout the entire process. The backyard space and the cleanliness of the property are the best features. Beds were comfortable and everything expected was there. Location is central and convenient for whatever you might end up doing in Charleston. Would definitely stay here again!"- Ross

"What a cool place! It’s very stylish and comfortable.(nice mattresses). We loved the outside area and cooking on the grill. David provides very helpful and easy check in details. The kitchen is well -stocked and it was just perfect for our family get together. Folly Beach and Charleston are minutes away."- April

What makes this property unique

This newly renovated, 2 bedroom attached apartment with private entrance is conveniently located on James Island, 10 min to Folly beach or 12 min to Downtown. Comfortably sleeps 4-5 adults with two memory-foam Queen beds, one futon, full kitchen and bath. The large fenced in backyard is shaded by grand oak trees and provides ample space for parking vehicles, trailers, campers & boats. Beach chairs, beach towels, and a portable bluetooth speaker are among available for guest's use.

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