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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Charleston, SC

Medical University of South Carolina6 min drive
College of Charleston7 min drive
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal9 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)22 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The property is newly renovated; it is lovely and welcoming inside. I did not have a chance to enjoy the outdoor seating...

Julie F.

Mar 14, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach

Completely renovated in January 2022, Highland Cottage offers the perfect location in laid-back James Island, a suburb of Downtown Charleston. Ideally located 4 miles from Historic Downtown Charleston and 7 miles from Folly Beach. The cottage is equipped with a full-service kitchen with brand new appliances, Rinnai gas hot-water heater and outdoor grill. Within a one-block easy walk, you have access to many restaurants and one block from Starbucks. We are also only 1 block away from the closest public bus stop with access to Downtown Charleston. Beach chairs and a cooler are onsite and available to our guests. Great affordable option for visiting Charleston.

Property manager

Kit Thrash

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

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

About the area

Charleston

Located in Charleston, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Charleston City Market and Fort Sumter. Travelling with kids? Make time for South Carolina Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center.

Charleston, SC

What's nearby

Medical University of South Carolina - 6 min drive
College of Charleston - 7 min drive
Charleston City Market - 8 min drive
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 9 min drive
Waterfront Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

Charleston Station - 17 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬4 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
‪Garage 75 - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach located?

This family-friendly Charleston cottage is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of James Island County Park, Splash Zone Waterpark and Battery Number 5 Marker. South Carolina Aquarium and Charleston Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

22 June 2024

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

Folly week

Son lives on Folly and this place was very convenient to him and all we wanted to do. Very clean and comfortable

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine V.

18 June 2024

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

Perfect Stay!!

My boyfriend and I planned this trip to the beach with the intentions on being in a location that would allow for easy access to multiple beaches and locations throughout Charleston. The location was perfect and allowed for us to explore not only Folly beach (just a short 12 minute drive), but Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, and Kiawah. The place itself was cute, clean, and well maintained. One of our favorite amenities was the grill and the fire pit. The kitchen had everything we needed from a blender, to dishes and plates. The beach chairs and cooler was a plus. Being able to rinse our items off after the beach with the outside shower and hose was also awesome. I would highly recommend this place for couples or a family. I would definitely return. The 2 bathrooms and 2 bedrooms allow for privacy and space. This also ended up being (to my surprise) my engagement trip so our wonderful experience at the property just make my week perfect!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

9 June 2024

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

Comfortable & Quiet Vacation Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at this comfortable cottage in its quiet & well situated neighborhood. We were close to the beaches & downtown Charleston. The restaurants, Martin’s & Gillies were very good & in walking distance. This house was clean & well stocked with everything you need for a great vacation. Our only issue was the television & if you’re used to streaming your programs it won’t be an issue. We highly recommend this cozy little place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

4 May 2024

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

Perfect location, great host

Firstly to say how helpful,kind and friendly Kit is. She really goes out of her way to ensure you have the best experience possible. The property is in an ideal location with easy access to Charleston and Folly beach - although would definitely recommend you have a car. The neighbourhood is quiet and lovely , and there's a reasonable bar and restaurant at the top of the road. The accommodation was good, clean, comfortable, well stocked. There are even beach chairs and umbrella provided. That's in addition to the tandem, although we didn't test that out !! Would happily stay here again, and highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

14 Mar 2024

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

Great Charleston hospitality

The property is newly renovated; it is lovely and welcoming inside. I did not have a chance to enjoy the outdoor seating, although it looked very nice. The bedrooms and bathrooms are very clean and comfortable. The kitchen is stocked with amenities; the dining/living room area has a great tv. The heating units work very well and are quiet. The house is well lit inside and out. We made our way to the bus every morning; it was an easy trip downtown. Kit really went above and beyond. She checked in with me both before and after I arrived. When she heard I did not have a car, she graciously gave me a lift to and from the grocery! That was a great help. I will definitely consider staying at one of her properties on future visits to the area. I gave location 4 stars because the main road nearby is really not walkable - although the bus (and a nice bbq restaurant) is close by. With a car, I would give it 5 stars.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcia M.

21 Nov 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Adequate

We’ve stayed in many rental condos & homes. We don’t like to leave negative reviews because we don’t want to hurt feelings or ratings. But we personally use other’s reviews for decisions. My husband & I spend too much time & money on vacations to waste either. This is a duplex, which is not indicated in the listing. It wasn’t a problem for us, but it might be a deciding factor for others. The unit smells musty. The owner said it was because the heat must have been turned on the first time this season. However, each day we left and came back (within a week), it still smelled musty. The floors looked clean, but left the bottom of our socks black. There is one small tv in the den, none in bedrooms. All of the kitchen cabinets were low, which meant we had to bend over constantly to reach cookware and dinnerware. With a bad back, that was limiting. Each bed is full size, kinda small for 2 adults. The unit is centrally located to the beach and Charleston. The washer/dryer are nice. Beach chairs (straps broken) & towels were useful. Judy, the handy-woman, is very helpful. It’s a fairly quiet neighborhood. Folly beach is about 6 miles away. Attention ALL VRBO landlords, We pay a cleaning fee. Therefore, we no longer will remove or wash bed linens when we leave, especially at 4 AM to catch a flight. Nor will we haul the trash cans to the curb & back. We’re on vacation. The cost was reasonable, but for the musty odor, we won’t be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie E.

3 Nov 2023

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

Safe and peaceful

This location is in a safe, quiet neighborhood. Wonderful BBQ restaurant in the back door. Wood for fire pit outside. Quick drive to Charleston or folly beach. Kit is wonderful to deal with. We really enjoyed our stay here.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Huntington Beach, CA

21 Oct 2023

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

Great Location and a Really Nice Property

This is a great place to stay, but you really need a car if you want to get around Charleston. It's about a 15 minute drive to the historic part. The place is great - 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Pretty quiet area. They have everything for a nice stay. Clean and well- maintained.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G., Seneca

10 Oct 2023

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

Great place

This place met all of our needs from the location to all of our activities. The kitchen is will stocked with appliances and even comes with outdoor grill and a fire pit if you choose to use it. The beds are very nice. All in all you couldn't ask for a better place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

23 Aug 2023

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

Easy to access

This property was situated so well for us to be up to 25 minutes away from all activites in and around Charleston. The property was very clean and quiet.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jessi S.

10 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

My property manager was very good with getting back in contact with me quickly whenever i needed to ask something

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ineta Z., Mount wolf

31 July 2023

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

Best vac ever @ James Island 🏝!!!

Overall, everything is perfect 👍 there…

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna O.

31 July 2023

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

Amazing vacation

Great place had everything you could possibly need. Excellent location

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan G., Round Rock, TX

30 June 2023

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

Vacation in Charleston

We enjoyed our stay at Highland Cottage. The location was great. Everything was very clean. We enjoyed the fire pit outside Directions and instructions were easy to follow and communication with Kit was excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

gina t.

29 June 2023

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

Perfect for our 2 nights for a wedding

The place was easy to find, super clean and welcoming. I wish we would have had time to go to Folly Beach. It was a quick trip. If I had to come to the area I would stay again. Having 2 bathrooms was great for privacy with 2 couples.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

22 June 2023

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

Charleston get away

Very clean and comfortable property. Bed was comfortable (very important to me). House is located in a great area, close to Folly Beach and easy driving distance to Charleston proper. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

16 June 2023

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

Perfect spot between the beach and downtown

We enjoyed staying here, the drive was short to the beach and downtown Charleston. The location was near many restaurants and stores, but was in a quiet neighborhood. Would stay again for sure!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

B T.

15 June 2023

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

Book this Cottage--Perfect Place for Girls Getaway!

Before booking the Highland Cottage, I read every review. Our stay exceeded all expectations: 1) perfect location smack dab in between downtown and Folly Beach; 2) conveniently near Walgreens, Walmart, and several amazing restaurants; 3) clean; 4) stocked with full size shampoo, body wash, sun screen, bottled water, ice machine, full kitchen, games, extension cords; 5) the outdoor area has a functional shower, fire pit, dining table, and kids picnic table--in a shaded area-- AS WELL AS a grill, bikes, ice chest, and 4 beach chairs; 6) a pack n play and high chair were available and functional for the 7 month old with us; 7) well lit at night time; 8) every detail is taken care of---washing powder, plastic baggies, bath towels, beach towels, dishes, glasses,and microwave. I WOULD STAY here again in a heartbeat!! One suggestion if you plan to use the pack n play, bring a crib sheet as the mattress is well used! Thank you, Kit, for providing an amazing home away from home!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

10 June 2023

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

So relaxing

We stayed june 2-7 and had a wonderful time. Very clean, had everything we could think of and more. The area was so quiet and we enjoyed sitting on back porch watching squirrels and easy walk to some restaurants. I highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

25 May 2023

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

Wonderful Place

Everything about this place was excellent. The very convenient location, comfortable beds, the back deck and well kept property made for a great stay. We even tried out the tandem bike riding back to the nearby Dock Street park!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandra p.

13 May 2023

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

great location

close to downtown and Folly Beach ,host easy to reach with and helpful in suggestion of eateries and attractions to visit ! . Nice back deck great for AM coffee. Would definitely stay here again !!

Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra K

3 May 2023

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

Very comfortable and enjoyable. Very good local food within walking distance. Owner was very responsive and friendly.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice R.

20 Apr 2023

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

Quaint!

Beautiful home with everything you need! Great location & outdoor seating area to enjoy the weather. Thank you for sharing your home!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

17 Apr 2023

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

Very nice location

It’s in a perfect location. The home itself is very very nice. It is private love the patio and it was very easy to get to Folly Beach. We also had a boat and it was very nice and roomy and the host was amazing.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023