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The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..

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Living area
Living area
Lobby
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Folly Island Beaches
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..

Located at 1545 Grimball Rd Ext, James Island, SC. This spacious Home has serenity & unique kind of privacy which places you in the middle of everything and yet above, it all. It's 5 minutes from Folly Beach with Island life and only 15 minutes from downtown Charleston with its deep Southern culture. Even with all there is to do, you will love being here tucked in, surrounded by 60' tree tops, overlooking all. If you have companions, have them look up the adjoining "Lazy Susan" 2 bdrm cottage.
The space
A unique place has style all its own with high ceilings, big windows, room to think open thoughts. Inside it's light, surrounded by tons of 60' trees, & by bird life, (lots of red birds), all their calls and habits, create a world above that you are now in.
There's a second effect, the spiral staircase or the stronger wide staircase get you here. There's the terrace, the deck and the porch connecting you with outside. Inside it's really pleasant. People can feel so comfortable they want to "stay awhile"!

Guest access
You enter either up the front spiral staircase or take your luggage through a common area entry to the back stairway up to The Tree Top Terrace. It's protected by this huge live Oak between you and the road in front, lined by jungle ditch and overlooks an empty field backed by forest. Pretty private and pleasant!

Property manager

Susan Guslason
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

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 the area's natural beauty can be seen at Folly Island Beaches and Waterfront Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point.
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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Folly Island Beaches - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • College of Charleston - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Charleston City Market - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 13 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 28 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smoky Yolk Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bohemian Bull - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island.. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island.. located?

Located in Charleston, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Battery Number 5 Marker, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Folly Island Beaches and Folly Beach County Park. Sunrise Park Beach and Center Street are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michelle s.

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

Wonderful stay!

This is a lovely, private, unique and beautiful rental home. All the outdoor porches are wonderful and you feel like you’re just sitting up in the trees. Cute furnishings, well stocked and the home was very clean. It’s an excellent location right in between Folly Beach and downtown Charleston. Susan was very responsive and extremely helpful and very kind. We definitely plan to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany P.

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

Perfect location for my first visit to the area

Location was perfect! Tons of privacy & not a lot of noise around, which we loved. Place was very clean & well equipped. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robin G.

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

Visiting son in the area

A really cute and unique place to stay. Susan was so accommodating and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

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

Great Central Location

A nice clean, small apartment centrally located on James Island. Cozy place and Susan was very responsive and accommodating.Stair-only access so must be able to climb stairs.Some of the neighborhood houses are not very nice - but I know the island well and expected this. It’s an area that is in the process of improvement - but safety was never a concern.Overall a great place to stay while heading out on excursions into town (about 10 min if traffic is light) or to Folly Beach (easy 5 min again if traffic is light)Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spacious, clean 2BR ten minutes to Folly Beach!

My wife and I came to celebrate our anniversary and found the Tree Top a great bargain. The unit was spotless, with modern, updated appointments, plenty of clean towels, and easy access to Folly Beach. Susan was a great hostess, gifting us wine when she heard this was a celebratory trip.. she even loaned a hair dryer to my wife who had forgotten hers. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

August 2024 stay (5 days)

Property was very nice. Access by stairs was not an issue for us but for others it may be more important. Beds were comfortable. Rooms had individual air units to allow customized room temperatures. Balconies were nice - we would have spent more time on them except the weather was warm & humid during our stay. We did not use the kitchen very much but what we did use worked fine. TV / living space was good for our group (4 people). Washer/dryer is in a separate garage area but we were able to access it when needed. Susan was very responsive as a host and ensured we had everything we needed. Overall location / price was the main reason for our stay. 5-10 minutes to Folly Beach and 15-20 minutes to downtown Charleston. We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberli R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Susan Guslason

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests