Charming Suite in the Heart of Charleston

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Wonderful

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

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Charleston, SC

Medical University of South Carolina
‪6 min walk‬
College of Charleston
‪15 min walk‬
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
‪4 min drive‬
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Summary:
Delight in the old-world elegance of this charming suite within a historic brick-built home. With its stately fireplace, wrought-iron bed, and vivid hardwood floors, the room evokes a vibrant, yet restful atmosphere.

The Space:
The house is a traditional Charleston single house built in 1852. It has been renovated but still remains its historical charm.

The Neighborhood:
The home is set in Radcliffeborough, one block from the Medical University of South Carolina. Vibrant restaurants, bars, and shops along King Street are a 10-minute walk away. The Mace Brown Museum of Natural History is steps away.

Getting Around:
You can either walk, bike or Uber to most any place. Parking is supplied onsite for one car and there is street parking available for other cars. We suggest an economy size vehicle to navigate the narrow downtown Charleston streets.

Other Things to Note:
There is a small ensuite bathroom.

Property manager

Karen Parson

Premier Host

Languages

English

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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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

- Quiet hours from 10pm-8am

Important information

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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

About the area

Charleston

Downtown Charleston, a neighbourhood in Charleston, is home to this holiday home. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Charleston City Market and Fort Sumter. Check out an event or a game at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center, and consider making time for South Carolina Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.

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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

Medical University of South Carolina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
The Citadel - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
College of Charleston - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Charleston City Market - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

Charleston Station - 11 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
‪MUSC Cafeteria - ‬9 min walk
‪Bad Bunnies Coffee - ‬6 min walk
‪Sorghum & Salt - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Suite in the Heart of Charleston pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Suite in the Heart of Charleston?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Suite in the Heart of Charleston?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Suite in the Heart of Charleston located?

Located in Downtown Charleston, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Medical University of South Carolina and The Citadel. College of Charleston and Charleston City Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin A.

16 Apr 2025

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

Wonderful stay in Charleston

Staying at the Parson Inn was great. Karen was very responsive and it was easy to get around from where we were located!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry N.

31 Mar 2025

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

Visit

The room was amazing and fit our needs. We appreciated the welcome wine Karen our host was a blessing to deal with and always was prompt with a response. The parking was a little tight, but we were able to manage it with no difficulties. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Charleston at the parson Inn.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

20 Oct 2024

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

Parents Weekend

Location and owner was awesome.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Heidi S.

13 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Okay for what it was

The room was okay, but over scented - bedding in particular - not great for those with sensitive noses. The bathroom was difficult to manage - too small. It's basically a bathroom inside of a shower and so if you want to use the shower, you have to put everything else away - including TP - so it doesn't get wet. Location was average, but not quiet as it's across from the hospital. We head sirens and medivac helicopters both nights.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tori R.

8 May 2023

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

Wonderful stay

It was such a cute room and very close to the market and all shopping centers.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

9 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful experience- we will absolutely stay here again next time we are in Charleston!

Was perfect for a girls weekend- tons of great restaurants and bars within a 10 minute walk! Private parking lot was perfect for our rental car as well- thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

22 May 2023

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

Great Place

Great place to stay. Convenient and definitely has the Charleston charm. Clean and comfortable and easy/responsive communication from the host. Great experience.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Baylee R.

25 Sept 2024

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

A Great Getaway

My boyfriend and I had a great time staying at this place. Karen was responsive, and the inside of the property is so cute! The wet room wasn’t an issue for either of us, and my boyfriend is 6’4 and was able to easily maneuver in the shower. The only slight issue we had was parking. We went in an average sized SUV and parking was tight time to time, but not a dealbreaker. We walked into downtown Charleston, and it is about a 40 minute walk to King Street, and we never felt unsafe while walking, even at night. Overall it was a great stay, and the host even provided a bottle of wine which was a nice touch! I would recommend this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

8 June 2021

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

Charleston Adventure

Great friendly people! Thanks Karen

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jim D.

18 Sept 2022

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

Quaint and accommodating

Nice small room. Clean and cozy. We would consider returning.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Cathy B.

1 Mar 2023

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

Small and quaint rooms

The property was well maintained. It was near a noisy intersection but traffic seemed to quiet down by 9:30 pm. Great place to get in a good walk to see things. Property manager was very accommodating.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

13 July 2022

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

Great experience

Location was great, home was beautiful and clean. We extended our trip by a day and the host was very accommodating and let us stay in another available room. The transition was seamless.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice R.

12 Jan 2023

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

Adorable!

Loved the property & location! Close to MUSC, restaurants, fast food, coffee. All within walking distance but easy access via car as well. Easy to get to West Ashley area & Mount Pleasant. Very clean, accommodating, perfect! Small bathroom/shower but easy to maneuver. Thank you for the stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb B., Seneca. SC.

4 Dec 2021

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

Small but cute!

Room was nice for as little time as we spent in it! No problems with the small water closet! It is close to a busy street so do not plan on sleeping in too late. It is a lttle far from King Street and other restaurants but we were able to make a long day and walk to everything.!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Jim & Lori W.

23 Apr 2023

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

First experience with VRBO

Our stay in Charleston was very enjoyable, and the property was clean, and as expected. Also appreciated the private, on site, no charge parking. That alone is worth $50-$100 dollars a night depending on where you are! And to top it off, our plans changed at the last minute and we had to leave two days earlier than planned, and our hostess gave us a very generous refund, even though she was not obligated to and we did not ask for or expect it. Excellent experience all the way around.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen T.

5 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Charming small room

Lovely room about a mile northwest of most of downtown Charleston. “Wet room” was interesting—shower, toilet and small sink in one area, would not be comfortable for a larger person though we were fine with it. Bed was very comfortable but there was nowhere else to sit. Small for the $ we paid. Charming, though.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Jake F.

4 Jan 2023

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

Less than expected

If you enjoy bathroom privacy, this is not the place for you. The “door” to the bathroom is a clear glass shower door. There is a curtain that can be pulled but any sounds or odors that may be emitted are not contained to the room, and there is no exhaust fan. There is very limited seating. A bench at the end of the bed. I would suggest providing a folding chair or two and perhaps a TV tray. Upon entering the building, there are a few steps to climb with no hand rail. I have hip problems and found it difficult to get up the stairs without a rail to hold . On the positive side, the location is good. It’s very close to the bus stop which made it convenient to go into town without the hassle of parking. The room was clean. We read reviews about this room being noisy due to its proximity to the front door, but we did not find that to be a problem. Communication with the owner was a little difficult when she was attempting to send us her phone number as VRBO doesn’t publish phone numbers. But, she was creative and was able to get us the needed information. This rental was adequate for 2 nights, but not very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Herve J.

21 Jan 2025

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

Un petit nid tout douillet

Petite chambre super bien arrangée, très cosy, accueillante, chaleureuse, dans une jolie maison. Lit King très confortable. Karen, l’hôtesse, est très réactive et répond rapidement à toute demande.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gina G.

26 Oct 2022

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

Charming

Very charming and cute. The location was farther than listed to the historic downtown area but very walkable to King St. The weather was great so did not mind walking. Great front porch!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

8 July 2022

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

Nice

Small but very nice!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette A., Columbus, Ohio

27 May 2022

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

100% recommend

The room was beautiful and having our own bathroom was a major perk! Towels, body wash, and shampoo & conditioner were all provided, along with a bottle of wine! Location was perfect and everything we wanted to do was nearby. We travelled by car which was nice to have when going to Folly Beach for the day, but other than that we did not need our car. The Medical University of SC is nearby so you will hear sirens, but there is a sound machine in the room and ear plugs if needed. The Charleston room is right by the front entrance so you will hear people come and go, but it wasn't bothersome for my partner or I. Overall, it was a great place to stay for our first time in Charleston and we would definitely recommend it!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridget T.

6 May 2022

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

Perfect room in the city

Room was exactly as marketed and served me well. The wet room shower/toilet/ sink was small but got the job done. While the sink was a bit small for washing face/hands, every effort was made to accommodate needs - even slippers! Location can’t be beat in this Walkable neighborhood. Looking forward to staying again when visiting family in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

19 Apr 2022

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

Charleston Trip

Attractive and very clean

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia V.

14 Apr 2022

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

Parson inn Review

Vrbo owners were outstanding, & very willing to please. They were friendly & easy to reach at all times.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Kathryn R.

2 Feb 2022

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

Nice room. Nice location. By front hall.

Overall the room is nice and the host is very accommodating and responsive. Very clean, with all the amenities you need, and in a good location. Took a point off as the room is just off the main door of the house with a lot of noise both in the hall as people go in and out and with people sitting just outside the window into the evening. I do believe the property manager monitors it as they didn’t sit out past 10:00pm which is good.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

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