Goat Island home on the Intracoastal Waterway w/Dock. BOAT ACCESS ONLY!

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Entire home

Rocking chairs & dining table for 6 on a spacious porch

It' not a proper porch without recliners

View of fire-pit, dock and pier head from the porch

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Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Isle of Palms, SC

Charleston Fishfinder Charters

7 min walk

Isle of Palms Marina

8 min walk

Isle of Palms Beach

23 min drive

Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)

36 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Master #1

1 King Bed

Master #2

1 Queen Bed

Master #3

1 Queen Bed

The Loft

1 Queen Bed

The Twins

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Master #1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master #2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Master #3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Blue Haven on the INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY…Let the unique charm and breathtaking views capture your heart as it did ours!

Entire home with private dock on the INTRACOASTAL waterway. Floating dock can accommodate 2 boats…so, bring your boat or two…No boat, no problem! There are reasonable boat rentals available. We are a 5-minute boat ride from the Isle of Palms Marina, which offers boat rentals, slips and a boat ramp!
“Blue Haven” is the perfect retreat for those looking for a break from the daily grind. Enjoy a private island that is only accessible by boat and has not only beautiful views but opportunities to explore wildlife like you’ve never experienced before.
Our waterfront features include a floating dock (10x30), a 4' wide aluminum "Sure Grip" ramp and a large covered pier head (15x20) complete with water and electricity. The house operates on a Reverse Osmosis Water Purification System, providing clean water throughout your stay.
Our home features 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths with an open floorplan and expansive windows that provide amazing views of the Intracoastal Waterway from almost every room in the house. The kitchen is beautifully designed with quarts counter tops, a seated island, heart-pine floors and more cabinets than you can fill. Prefer cooking outside? We provide a gas grill or use the oyster cooker to create one of those amazing Lowcountry boils for which coastal Carolina is so well known.
Looking for a boating experience? Offshore? Inshore? We can direct you to excellent guides that operate only minutes away. Want to explore on your own? Head North and explore barrier islands like Capers and Bull, which are only 15 minutes away, or head South to experience Sullivan’s Island, Shem Creek and Charleston.
You and yours will enjoy ALL “Blue Haven”, a 2,400 sqft home, has to offer so, whether you prefer to fish and swim off the dock, explore the island in search of wildlife, share stories around the fire pit or watch the sunrise from the porch, you will have stories to share and memories to reflect on for a lifetime.

***NO vehicular parking provided.

WELCOME to the legendary, GOAT ISLAND!

Property manager

Kim Taylor

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

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Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

May not be suitable for young children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Photo ID required of all guests upon all bookings

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Isle of Palms

Located in Isle of Palms, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Front Beach and Waterfront Park, while Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights. South Carolina Aquarium and Charleston Fishfinder Charters 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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Isle of Palms, SC

What's nearby

Isle of Palms Marina - 8 min walk
Isle Of Palms Recreation Center - 4 min drive
Front Beach - 5 min drive
Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course - 11 min drive
Isle of Palms Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

Charleston Station - 50 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Refuge - ‬5 min drive
‪Windjammer - ‬6 min drive
‪Coconut Joe's - ‬6 min drive
‪Oystercatcher Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Acme Cantina - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Goat Island home on the Intracoastal Waterway w/Dock. BOAT ACCESS ONLY! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Goat Island home on the Intracoastal Waterway w/Dock. BOAT ACCESS ONLY! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Goat Island home on the Intracoastal Waterway w/Dock. BOAT ACCESS ONLY! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Goat Island home on the Intracoastal Waterway w/Dock. BOAT ACCESS ONLY! located?

Situated in Isle of Palms, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Charleston Fishfinder Charters and Front Beach. Isle of Palms Marina and Isle of Palms Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

bonne T.

26 Aug 2024

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

Best Stacation Ever

We had a great stay! Kim was wonderful communicating with me. The property is a gem!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

6 Aug 2024

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

Annual IOP Week

Great time staying at this property again! If you are a boater this is a perfect place to stay and dock your boat for a great vacation. Everyone had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

22 July 2024

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

Hidden gem in Charleston

The property met or exceeded all our expectations. Kim (owner) was very attentive and answered all our questions. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking elements and the grill, blackstone, and boil pot outdoors were a huge plus!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bond C.

15 July 2024

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

Perfect Getaway on Goat Island!

Our stay on Goat Island was absolutely fantastic! The house, accessible only by boat, offered a unique and private experience in the ICW. We had our kids with us, and they loved the adventure of island living. The accommodations were comfortable, the views were stunning, and the peaceful island ambiance made it a perfect escape. Kim, our wonderful host, was incredibly helpful and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed for a memorable stay. We enjoyed every moment and are already looking forward to renting this wonderful home again. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole F.

24 June 2024

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

Goat

We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the property. Great for boaters

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

28 May 2024

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

Great family trip

This house was perfect for our 2 families with 3 boys. We explored the beaches, went fishing and enjoyed lots of dock and porch sittin. The kitchen had everything we needed. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

6 May 2024

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

Amazing home and wonderful host . Everything was perfect. Will definitely be back .. Thank you again

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora D.

18 Apr 2024

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

IOP Gem!

We had a fantastic stay on Goat Island! The house and owners treated us well! Our two families were accommodated with no problems in the house with the bedrooms! The outdoor fire pit area, swing, hammock and corn hole were so much fun for all! We would love to return some day!!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

23 Sept 2023

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

A Unique Charleston Staycation

Goat Island is a hidden gem right beside IOP and only accessible by boat. It’s easy to pick up people at the IOP marina. Although this island is primitive, this rental is quite the opposite! There is a fully stocked kitchen, fire pit, deep water dock, inside fireplace, outdoor dining area, gas grill, low county boil pot, comfortable bedding the list goes on! There are not many rentals on Goat Island but this is definitely the best! The host is super friendly and very responsive! We have come year after year and have so many great memories.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

7 Sept 2023

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

Week with family and friends on Goat Island

Great house, everything is there for a very enjoyable vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma V.

28 Aug 2023

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

Nice relaxing weekend!

We had a great time at goat island! It’s so nice to be on the water and be able to enjoy the nice weather. The house was beautiful and was well equipped with everything we needed. We will definitely be staying here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey J., Charleston, SC

7 July 2023

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

4th of July fun

We had a great time staying at the house on goat Island. It was over the Fourth of July week and we had a great view of the fireworks. Rooms were clean and well appointed. Lots of fun was had by all!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

17 June 2023

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

A Perfect Getaway!

This property was perfect. We had a wonderful time hanging out on the dock and porches. The property is close to all amenities and downtown Charleston is about 25 mins away. There was plenty of space for us to spread out and enjoy all the property had to offer. We saw dolphins nearly every day and tons of other wildlife, including two Great Horned Owls that visited each night. We fished off the dock and booked a full day fishing trip with another Goat Island resident. We had a low-country boil our first night, and the house was stocked with everything we needed. We ate meals on the porch almost everyday. A note to others who plan to bring your own boat - make sure you are able to launch at IOP Marina and rent a boat slip for the days you want to head into town. Kim was a wonderful host and answered all of our questions quickly. I highly recommend this property if you’re looking for solitude but with easy access to Charleston!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

6 June 2023

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

Great stay on Goat Island

Our family had a great time staying at this house on Goat Island. It’s spacious, the bedrooms are all a comfortable size, the bathrooms are very nice. The kitchen is open with plenty of space to cook meals. We spent most of our time outside enjoying the porch and dock. I definitely recommend for a no-fuss and relaxing getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward R.

16 Apr 2023

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Fabulous spring break.

Great house and property. Would like to do it again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

23 Oct 2022

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Amazing location!

Perfect location! Minutes from the marina and short boat ride to the harbor. Will definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace J., Charleston,SC

9 Oct 2022

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

Our favorite Goat home

We loved our stay at Blue Haven! Our children love coming to Goat Island and this is now our favorite home! Fishing off the dock, s’mores by the fire, meals on the porch, games, treasure hunts in the yard…all memories we will cherish!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

6 Sept 2022

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

Amazing Staycation just outside of Charleston but you feel a million miles away!

Best house on Goat Island no doubt! Modern house with everything you can ask for on vacation. We spent most of our time on the deep water dock which can fit 2 boats. We saw tons of dolphin, sea birds and even a manatee. We enjoyed floating in the water, paddle boarding and boating.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley D.

29 Aug 2022

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

Perfect getaway!

We had a great time fishing and crabbing from the dock, relaxing in our ENOs, eating dinner on the front porch, and exploring the island. The location is close to many fun spots we visited by boat. We look forward to booking another stay soon!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

27 July 2022

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

Family Vacation

Could not have picked a better place! Great owners that always answered questions in a timely matter and appreciated feedback. We will be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

28 June 2022

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Island Paradise get away Perfection!!

We came to Goat Island for our Sons Wedding We had six adults and our grandkids The Beds are clean and Comfy We had access to a fire pit all kinds of outside cooking, fishing and swimming Our own dock for our boat Plenty of room to run around on the lawn and a trail path behind the house to explore the flats A Huge front porch with a beautiful breeze to sit and watch the boats go by if you didn’t want to do anything but sit too The homeowners are super nice and very informative All the comfort of home But in Paradise!! Thank you Kim!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed G.

17 May 2022

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Awesome property

Unique experience with great amenities. House and property well maintained and had everything you could want. Owners very reachable and helpful. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madison M.

24 Apr 2022

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

Great house!

This house is awesome! This is our second year staying here and we love the house. It has everything you need, it’s clean, and perfect for our group! The owners are so nice and great at communicating! Highly recommend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mackall H.

2 Jan 2022

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

Blue Haven is Heaven!

We had a wonderful stay on Goat Island. The porch is the best spot to cozy up and watch the fog roll in and to listen to the rain! Of course the dock is perfect for the warmer sunny days! Thank you, Kim and Mike for a great vacation!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Don O.

27 Nov 2021

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

A delightful chilling family vacation.

Property was as described. Because you are on an island, you must have a boat for transportation. The weather was quite chilly the week we were there, so we’re not able to enjoy boating as much as planned. Since this was a family vacation, we enjoyed celebrating Thanksgiving together touring the Charleston area while living on an island.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kim Taylor

My husband, Mike, and I have been married for 27 years. We have 2 children and grew up right down the road in Summerville. We love animals, the water, and spending time with friends and family. Mike has been a general contractor for the last 20 years and I worked in the non-profit section for almost 2 decades.

Why they chose this property

I've always dreamed of what it would be like to live on the legendary, "Goat Island". The privacy, the seclusion, the slower pace, these are features you can't put a price on and we miss it when we're not here.

What makes this property unique

There is truly something to do for everyone...boat riding, water sports, fishing, swimming, crabbing, exploring, sunrises, sunsets, photography, nature walks, or talks around the fire-pit.