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Charming 2BR/2BA Guest House on Historic 2 acres in downtown Summerville!

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The 1920's Guest House at Historic LINWOOD, Summerville, near Charleston SC
The 1920's Guest House in Spring.
The front porch of the Guest House.
Front,screened-in porch opens to living room. 2nd porch at back.
Guest House living room which opens onto 2 lovely porches, front and back.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Summerville, SC
  • Azalea Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Summerville Dorchester Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Nexton Square
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming 2BR/2BA Guest House on Historic 2 acres in downtown Summerville!

Enjoy the privacy and solitude of this renovated 1920s Guest House situated on 2 acres of the award winning gardens of historic Linwood, a Victorian era estate built in 1883. The 2 bed/2 bath property offers an example of life on a Victorian, in-town estate right in the heart of the quaint town of Summerville. Amenities include Wi-Fi, Cable TV, washer/dryer, dishwasher, off street parking, and lots of nice special features including 2 private screened in porches and a sun room.

We are located...
- 3 mins to downtown Summerville with great local restaurants, shops and a YMCA for working out
- 10 mins to Nexton Square with more great restaurants and shopping
- 25 mins from the Charleston Airport (CHS)
- 35 mins to Historic downtown (restaurants, shopping, carriage tours, etc.)
- 40 mins to Sullivan’s Island (our favorite local beach)
- 45 mins to Folly Beach (our second favorite local beach)

We're close to all that the Summerville / Charleston area has to offer!

** We offer BIG discounts for extended stays. Please inquire by email **

The 1920s Guest House at Linwood is located on a two-acre historic estate in downtown Summerville with a beautiful garden and walking paths around the property that are open for guests to explore. There is a main house and three detached houses on the property. The 1920s Guest House is the house at the end of the driveway to the left.

Private History and Horticulture Tours of the 1883 Linwood estate are available upon request.

Please reach out if you have any questions or need any help during your stay!

Property manager

Linda Shelbourne
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Summerville

Located in Summerville Historic District, a neighbourhood in Summerville, this holiday home is near theme parks. Oakbrook Nature Trail and Givhans Ferry State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gahagan Park and Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark. Frankie's Fun Park and Audubon Swamp Garden 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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Summerville, SC

What's nearby

  • White Gables - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Azalea Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Summerville Dorchester Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • James Allen Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Nexton Square - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 24 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge Bpoe 2719 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 2BR/2BA Guest House on Historic 2 acres in downtown Summerville! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming 2BR/2BA Guest House on Historic 2 acres in downtown Summerville!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 2BR/2BA Guest House on Historic 2 acres in downtown Summerville!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 2BR/2BA Guest House on Historic 2 acres in downtown Summerville! located?

Located in Summerville Historic District, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of White Gables, Azalea Park and Summerville Dorchester Museum. Bishop Pengelley Memorial Chapel and Wassamassaw Community Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth V.

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

Bridge Run Weekend

Ccharming cottage on a beautiful property. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

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

Quaint and quiet

Fri-Sun just wasn’t enough time to spend in this lovely little town in this most welcoming spot. Close to everything and yet everything you needed to feel right at home. I hope our ventures take us back to Summerville and Linwood Cottages.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Super cute!

The property was very nice and the house was so charming and so cute! We also loved that it was so close to the historic town. We enjoyed everything about the property, the house and had a very peaceful and relaxing stay. We loved everything about it and would definitely stay there again. It was great! The host and property manager were both very nice and kept in contact to make sure we had a great stay and time there. We also enjoyed looking at the book they have in the house that told you all about the property, the flowers on the property, and the history of houses. Very cool! We also did the walking tour to see all of the other historic places around which was also in the book they had left. It’s such a cute town and the property was amazing. It did not disappoint.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

1920 cottage

Very nice cottage in a great location - walking distance from many restaurants, and event locations. Property in a quiet location, surrounded by large trees. Owners very responsive to any questions we had during our two week stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Summerville getaway

The grounds are beautiful Lovely sitting area outside and nice screened in porch. Nice size bedrooms Kitchen was equipped with what we needed Close to restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol g.

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

History of property was interesting

Great accommodations/ very convenient to Charleston.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger A.

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

Perfect for a quick getaway

We loved staying in this cute cottage! Plenty of room & very clean. The gardens were beautiful. Perfect location for us! Thank you for sharing with us & we will be back for a longer stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

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

Wonderful

This is a darling 1920s cottage. Everything was wonderful and so cute. We had a fantastic time and would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA T.

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

Amazing Stay

We stayed at the 1920 house, absolutely beautiful. Loved the history of the property. We were free to walk the grounds of the historic house. It was close to down town. I would definitely go back when I'm in town again. LOVED IT!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

Family Vacation

This cottage is juat perfect for our family of 4. It was perfectly located and very close to downtown Summerville. Short drive to Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, and etc. The cottage had everything we needed and was a nice and peaceful place tonreat after visiting all tourist sites all day. The check-in and check-out process were a breeze and management was very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Such a wonderful experience in sweet cottage

I so enjoyed the peace and quiet, lovely SC front porch, and location. Plenty of space and very kind owners. Highly recommend. I booked for two months awaiting construction of new home. Such a lucky decision. Couldn’t have been happier and fell in love with Summerville.
Stayed 61 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Could Use Alot of TLC

My husband and I recently rented the 1920's guest house in Summerville, SC, for a week. This house has great potential and we really wanted to give it high marks, but sadly it fell short. Certainly it's adorably quaint, and sits in a beautiful garden setting. However, that isn't enough to overlook the problems. Our first morning we were awakened by the sound of the gardner, using a gas engine trimmer on the hedge below our bedroom window at 8:00 a.m. Time to get up! The mattresses are worn out, and should be replaced. There was mold in the shower, lots of sand and dirt under the bedroom rug and the entire house is in severe need of a deep clean. I was frustrated that the porch table was so dirty I had to clean it before I sat down our breakfast plates. The kitchen skillets were very worn as was the limited flatware set. We made several trips to the local stores because it didn't even stock the barest of supplies, so before you go, here is the list: Paper Towels; Large Kitchen Bags; Dishwasher Powder and Dishwashing liquid. We have owned a beach house rental for 5 years, and understand that guests expect to get what is advertised for the money they are paying.

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

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

Quaint 1920’s cottage

This was the cutest cottage!! Close to town, surrounded by beautiful, lush gardens, has a heated pool, wonderful owners!!!
Stayed 59 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

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

Wonderful Experience

The property is absolutely beautiful. We had an amazing stay and highly recommend. Linda and Peter the owners of the property are lovely and make you feel that their home is yours
Stayed 39 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful!

Our stay with Linda and Peter was everything we could have hoped for! The property is so beautiful and they are the perfect host and hostess! True southern hospitality!!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Peter and Renate G.

Pretty, but needs lots of repairs

In our opinion: The home was missing a minimum of two smoke detectors. The house needs a thorough cleaning before each renting., ie. pots and pans were greasy, window blinds in bedroom had so much cobwebs, it appeared not to have been cleaned in a long time. Cobwebs also in other parts of the home. The guest bathroom looked un pleasant , ie, caulking done around the bathtub needs to be removed and reapplied by a professional. Some baseboards needs replacing, others cleaned, painted and new caulking applied by a professional. The shower curtain had a lot of mold. We washed it two times in 3 weeks but mold did not come out. It needs replacing. My wife would not use the guest bathroom. We sanitized all usable areas of the kitchen.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon c.

Treasured southern cottage

Our family of five with two small children just vacationed at lovely Linwood Inn and gardens in Summerville, approximately a half hour from Charleston, SC. We stayed in the historic 1920's cottage and had lovely amenities, swimming in the large in-ground pool for residents, which is surrounded by award-winning Victorian gardens, playing in the fenced-in playground across the street, walking 4 blocks to nearby town for meals, or bringing ready-made meals to the cottage kitchen. The distinctly southern gardens of the 2-acre estate include a courtyard and formal gardens near the main house, making the cottage serene and quiet sparing the water fountains and trickling coy pond. Our spacious rooms in the cottage were very clean with attractive decor and extremely comfortable beds, complete with all fresh linens and towels. The guest house itself has two bathrooms, two bedrooms, a screened-in porch and screened-in patio, as well as a living room with a fire place. Ceiling fans throughout helped to add a breezy atmosphere for the kids as they played board games and enjoyed each others' company inside the cottage. Linda's literature collection is perfect reading for relaxing on a getaway. We will all treasure Linda and Peter's most gracious hospitality and our very special time staying at a "home away from home" in the Lowcountry. Incidentally, CBS's Sunday morning show aired on July 12, 2015 a television segment, called "Sweet Tea," filmed right on Linwood Inn's wide wrap-around porch which is, albeit, thirst-inducing! Showcasing the town of Summerville and offering a televised interview on the property's estate from a pair of rocking chairs, it's yet another testament to the Shelbournes' always pleasant and accommodating ways. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lets-raise-a-glass-to-iced-tea/
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

Beautiful home away from home!

My family and I stayed here last summer we loved it so much we are going back in August of this year as well ! We love the property ! You feel very welcome . It was very clean and comfortable . We highly recommend it to our friends and family .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for family getaway

We stayed in a different cottage but the accommodations were exceptional. Perfect for my family with two toddlers. Across street from a park, pool and endless gardens to explore. We will be back and highly recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Cottage in Gorgeous Setting!

My family of five (two adults and three small children) stayed in this beautiful cottage during my sister's wedding. We had everything we needed in the fully equipped kitchen and plenty of room to relax and enjoy ourselves fully! My children adored being next door to the pool and spent many hours jumping and swimming in the beautiful pool. (Which was gated, so I had ease of mind that they couldn't go without me!) I loved the hardwood floors and gorgeous decorating of the guest house. The Shelbournes were delightful hosts and mad sure we had everything we needed. This guest home provided my family a wonderful oasis to escape and relax in the middle of a busy wedding weekend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

We Will Be Back!

I was surprised that we were able to book this spot only three months out for a vacation in June outside of Charleston. And, I'm even more surprised after being there and staying the week! The grounds were absolutely second-to-none, the pool was wonderful (that we pretty much had to ourselves), the house is perfect! Two wonderful porches, and we enjoyed our home-cooked dinner one night on the back porch with our finds from the local Mt. Pleasant farmer's market. Downtown Summerville is extremely charming and I wish we'd had more time to spend there. I enjoyed lovely walks each morning around the beautiful neighborhoods close by as well. I hesitated to write a good review only because I'd like to keep it a secret, but that wouldn't be fair to the lovely owners who took so much time to tell us the best places to visit and eat and to Linda who also took the time to show our kids around the main house and share some of its history. We will be back and if I can't book the cottage or the hay barn at Peter & Linda's for our next trip, I will be very disappointed. Cheaper than a hotel and it really shouldn't be.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

We stayed at The Cottage this week. Very cozy, great location, and charming owners...Peter and Linda! When things got hot, a short stroll across the lawn to a cool-down in the pool. Simply lovely!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Time

The house description was accurate but does.not do justice to the gardens and grounds which are spectactular! Quiet location, very convenient to Charleston. Several golf courses near-by. Owners very accommodating. Don't hestiate to book and enjoy

About the host

Hosted by Linda Shelbourne

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Peter and Linda have lived in the large, elegant, mansion on the 2 acre historic estate since 1979. The main house was built in 1883. They created 'LINWOOD', Historic Home and Gardens, as an award winning B&B. As of 2019 their concentration is on providing rental accommodation to visitors who may be vacationing, working or relocating. They remain avid gardeners and eager hosts, helping guests who are renting their accommodations to enjoy the fascinating history and beautiful aspects of the South Carolina LowCountry. They are happy to provide maps, tour information or help in any way. For photos of them, see their LINWOOD website.

Why they chose this property

This charming and comfortable cottage is surrounded by the award winning gardens of the historic estate. Just 4 blocks WALK to quintessential southern, Summerville's unique shops and great restaurants. 15 minutes drive to famous plantations, 30 minutes historic Charleston, 45 to the beaches, 10 for golf. Consider a kayak tour, birding, sailing and much more available in this great location, just 14 miles from Charleston International Airport.

What makes this property unique

Aside from comfortably sleeping 4 guests, this charming cottage has 2 bathrooms, a large, eat-in, and fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, granite counters. there is a stacked washer/dryer, two screened in porches on either side of the living room, garden views, private garden. Free Wifi, TV fire stick, off street parking, grill and many more great amenities are included in the reasonable rate. For many more photos of the entire property please view their LINWOOD website.

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