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Private Coastal Cottage on James Island

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 255.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • James Island County Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Private Coastal Cottage on James Island

Newly renovated, well-designed cottage located on desirable James Island.
Open floor plan nestled under live oaks on a half acre property.
It's tranquil and quiet and provides the perfect location for walking to tons of restaurants, movie theatre, public golf course, music venue, boat landings and one mile from the county park that offers walking/biking trails, playgrounds, splash pads, climbing and the only dog park on the island.

Just minutes to downtown Charleston & Folly Beach!
The space
Live oaks provide a canopy over the cottage and many windows make for a beautifully, well lit spot with tons of natural light. Open floor plan offers a big bay window with bistro seating, a kitchen with pantry, coffee pot, toaster oven, and wall oven, and the living room is spacious with a couch, bookshelf, coffee table, and large TV. The bedroom is just off the living room where you'll find a the separate laundry room, queen bed with two nightstands, dresser, closet and a bathroom that features an alcove.
Guest access
Coastal Cottage is situated in the back of the half acre lot. In the front of our property is our sister Airbnb: Live Oak Retreat. It features a 3/2.5 one story home. Guests of Coastal Cottage park directly in front of their home. Guests at Live Oak Retreat park on the left side of the driveaway and along the side of the deck and carport. The right side of the driveway needs to remain open so Coastal Cottage guests can access their home. We have never had any issues with parking but want to make sure all guests are aware of how to share the parking space.
Other things to note
Walking/biking distance to:

- Municipal Golf Course - open to the public!

- Terrace Theatre - only theatre on the island!

- The Pourhouse - live music every day & don't miss the Sunday Farmer's Market

- Tons of restaurants: Crust, Maybank Public House, Millers All Day, Paddock, Bar George, Azul, Charleston Sports Pub, L&B Sweets + more!

- Only five minutes from two public boat landings

- Just minutes from downtown Charleston and Folly Beach!

- Only one mile to James Island County Park which offers extensive walking/biking trails, playgrounds, splash pads, climbing and the only dog park on the island.

- Only one mile to James Island Shopping Center that includes: Harris Teeter, Starbucks, CVS, Maple Street Biscuit Company, Muddy Waters (local coffee shop), My Father's Moustache (English pub), Barberitos (Southwest), Athens (Greek), Pilates gym, Liquor store, and nail salon.

Property manager

Kenneth Crosby
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Quiet Hours from 9:00PM - 8:00AM
Please do not hang or tape anything to the walls or doors.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Charleston

Charleston is home to this cottage. Charleston City Market and Charleston Tanger Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point. Check out an event or a game at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center, and consider making time for USS Yorktown, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • James Island County Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • College of Charleston - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Charleston City Market - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 25 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pour House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Barberitos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Coastal Cottage on James Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Coastal Cottage on James Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Coastal Cottage on James Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Coastal Cottage on James Island located?

Situated in Charleston, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from James Island County Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from West Ashley Greenway. Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Charleston City Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfectly comfortable stay

Close to Charleston and Folly beach! We were busy all day going to Daniel Island for the tennis tournament and enjoying downtown Charleston and Folly Beach, and it was nice to come back to a private, safe, quiet, comfortable place and relax for the evening! We enjoyed the close restaurants in the area, especially Azul! The trees and flowering plants were beautiful! It was a great place to enjoy the area! We will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra G.

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

Accommodating stay

The cottage is clean and in a great central location. The hosts were so accommodating and allows us to check in a day early when there was a change in our travel plans. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci M.

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

Great Getaway

Perfect accommodations. Host was quick to answer questions and address any concern. Quiet and safe neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Weekend Trip

A great quiet place to stay! Close proximity to downtown (5-10 minute drive). Close to Folly beach! Great neighborhood! Clean room!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elijah P.

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

Nice Little Cottage, Good Location

Overall was a nice place to stay. Centerally located to almost anything you could want to do in Charelston and the surrounding area. Was pretty clean and had most of the basic supplies you would need for cooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

50th Anniversary Get Away

We enjoyed our stay at Coastal Cottage. It was a great location that made it easy to get to the places we wanted to visit. We would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Great little place in a wonderful location!

Was perfect for a quick getaway close to downtown and the beaches. Super responsive host. Will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy H.

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

Good Value, Would Consider Staying Again

The location was great! The size was perfect for the two of us. When we did encounter a maintenance issue during our stay, Kenneth was quick to respond and prompt to handle the situation, which we appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Nice place to stay

This place was just what we needed. Comfortable, quiet, safe and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhishay G.

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

Small and sweet

The cottage is hidden from the main road so it was a lot quieter plus the trees around the property made taking pictures fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Great spot!

This cottage was perfect for me and my boyfriend for a long beach weekend! It was centrally located to restaurants and shops and quick drive to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice M.

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

Our Charleston visit

Great cabin. It had everything we needed and it was comfortable. Close to everything the location was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Great weekend getaway!

This James Island cottage was perfect. It had everything I needed for a weekend getaway. It's close to everything. It is tucked away in a very nice and quiet neighborhood. If you need a one bedroom that is close to Charleston, Folly Beach and Mt Pleasant, book this place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi G.

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

Great property

Great property for a short stay. Exactly as described, clean and spacious for 2. Great location! Fast communication with the owners! Will choose to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

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

Great 3 day stay for a wedding and visits to Folly Beach and Downtown Charleston.

...on point.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

Charleston visit

Easy to find and very comfortable. Small, but all we needed. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

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

comfy cottage

Comfortable place we were expecting. Location was great. Close to Charleston and Folly Beach. We enjoyed watching birds from the window.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

Coastal Cottage

The cottage was everything advertised. Well furnished and decorated. We enjoyed our stay and would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie D.

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

Christmas stay

All good except for bed. Hard as a rock.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

L F.

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

Location is ideal!

A cute small place in a great central location on James Island. We had a nice stay. The cottage has everything needed. We had issues with operating the cooling system but that could have just been user error, I'm not sure. We also weren't bothered enough by this to even attempt to reach out to the owners so I can't speakon response. I can say that we were contacted with check-in info by them and had no issues there. No real complaints and we'd certainly stay again. in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris E., Lake Wylie SC, USA

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

Great stay close to the campground on James Island

Quiet, comfortable spot with everything we needed for a quick trip to James Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron D.

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

Perfect for a couple retreat.

Nice, quiet, and semi secluded stay on James Island. Plenty to do within 10 minutes and ample shopping. Wouldn't hesitate to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kenneth Crosby

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English

Premier Host

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