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Live Oak Retreat

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Live Oak Retreat

Come relax at our charming, newly renovated home built in the 1930's. This peaceful, well-designed retreat under live oaks has all the charm of the old but with all the upgraded, desirable features: large kitchen, open floor plan, brand new hardwood floors through out, and large master suite. A spacious deck featuring a large live oak providing a canopy over the serene half acre lot. Walking distance to many restaurants/bars, movie theatre, and minutes from downtown Charleston and Folly Beach.
The space
A large open kitchen provides the space for many to enjoy the fun of cooking together. For those that prefer to watch the cooks, there's a large bar that looks over the kitchen. The home has an open floor plan so just behind the bar is the dining room offering a variety of spots for all to eat together. Off the dining room is large living room offering two couches and a recliner. There is also a spot next to the large bay window that makes the perfect reading nook! We have three queen sized bedrooms with dressers and ample closet space. The master suite features a tray ceiling and a large TV on the wall. The master bath offers a walk in closet, a large vanity with two sinks and an alcove. There is a half bath just off the hallway next to the laundry room.
Guest access
The property sits on a large half acre lot. In the back of the property is our sister Airbnb: Coastal Cottage. It features a quaint one bedroom bungalow. Guests of Coastal Cottage are at the back of the property and park directly in front of the home. Guests at Live Oak Retreat have ample parking space along 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
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Charleston

Charleston is home to this holiday home. Charleston City Market and USS Yorktown are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center or Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.
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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 Live Oak Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Live Oak Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live Oak Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Live Oak Retreat located?

Situated in Charleston, this holiday home 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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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Logan A.

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

History, beach, and adventure

From Indiana. Easy drive. Property was adorable and comfortable. Family of 5. Plenty of sleeping areas and 2.5 baths. Owners were in communication and available if needed while staying. Nothing arose as house was spectacular. Everything in great working order. Kitchen had everybody needed to Create home cook meals. The location was perfect for our time. Quiet pass through street on James Island. All was family friendly. Property is between Folly Beach 15 min that had a great time. We did not intend for a true beach vacation but it was nice to put our toes in the ocean and lay on the sand. The best fun was in Charleston with many sight seeing. My favorite was the Yorktown. Restaurants and parks were plenty. Thank you Crosby for letting us have a great place to stay. and burgers. save
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip h.

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

James island stay

Super convenient location and house is nicely laid out. Backyard is beautiful
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci M.

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

Lovely Getaway

Really nice accommodations. Clean. Perfect for our needs. Host was quick to respond to questions. Lovely home in a quiet, safe neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwight B.

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

Great value.

The property was exactly as described. Very clean and spacious. The neighborhood was quiet yet conviently located to both downtown and the beach. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Beautiful home... good location

Very well maintained home with lots of little extras. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood close to downtown (15 minute drive). Highly recommend this home to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger E.

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

Sweet Stay on James Island

Great little place in James Island... around 4 miles between beach and necessities like grocery, restaurants, etc. SO clean and all the amenities you need for a weekend or longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delphine L.

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

Perfect for our Reunion

This well decorated and comfortable home was just perfect for old friends to reconnect. Since we all had lived in Charleston we were not into sight seeing but this location is an excellent choice for anyone who is. The bedrooms are very comfortable, great bedding, well appointed kitchen, quiet neighborhood, and cozy living room. It was a bit to warm to use the patio, but there is a great grill and table in the beautiful back yard. Thanks to our host, Kenneth, for making this a perfect choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Charleston Oasis

This house was a fantastic find for our girls trip. Plenty of room for our own space but nice gathering areas as well. It was centrally located to all our destinations. Communication with the hosts was timely and helpful. Beds were comfortable and we had enough linens for our stay. We appreciated the washer and dryer to be able to do laundry during our stay. Only recommendation would be a journal for guests to leave notes on places to visit, eat, avoid, etc. hosts did provide several travel guides and pamphlets for things to do. If we ever return to the area I would look at this property to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Citadel Graduation

We WILL stay again! We had a wonderful time. This property is in a great location and is the cutest! Thank you Kenneth and Katie! You made our graduation trip even more spectacular!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Cozy & Convienent

Only used it to sleep at and have coffee in the morning. We enjoyed the convenience to downtown Charleston.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Awesome

We really enjoyed the property great pocation to downtown and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kenneth Crosby

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests