Slice of paradise: Airy living space, reminiscent of a Costa Rican bungalow.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 349.5 sq m

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Parking available
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

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Johns Island, SC

Angel Oak Tree
‪3 min drive‬
Gullah Geechee Exhibit & Borough Project
‪7 min drive‬
St. Johns Yacht Harbor
‪11 min drive‬
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Step inside and be greeted by a bright and airy living space, tastefully adorned with vibrant colors and eclectic decor reminiscent of a Costa Rican beach bungalow.

Relax and unwind in the cozy living area. The fully equipped kitchen invites you to whip up your favorite lowcountry.

When it's time to rest, retreat to the inviting sleeping loft, where a comfortable king-size bed awaits.

Step outside and immerse yourself in the sounds of nature and sip your morning coffee on the spacious deck.

We are located just minutes from pristine beaches, world-class golf courses, and charming coastal towns, our Costa Rica-inspired tiny home is the perfect home base for your Charleston adventure. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures or simply craving a peaceful retreat, our little slice of paradise has it all.

Property manager

Kris and Carol Doyle

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Johns Island

Johns Island 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 going on at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center, or consider a night out at Historic Rice Mill. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby surfing/body boarding, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.

Johns Island, SC

What's nearby

Angel Oak Tree - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Gullah Geechee Exhibit & Borough Project - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
St. Johns Yacht Harbor - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
James Island County Park - 15 min drive - 11.8 km
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 21 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

Charleston Station - 27 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪The Natural - ‬5 min drive
‪Hardee's - ‬19 min drive
‪Tattooed Moose - ‬5 min drive
‪Southern Roots Smokehouse - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Slice of paradise: Airy living space, reminiscent of a Costa Rican bungalow. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Slice of paradise: Airy living space, reminiscent of a Costa Rican bungalow. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Slice of paradise: Airy living space, reminiscent of a Costa Rican bungalow. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Slice of paradise: Airy living space, reminiscent of a Costa Rican bungalow. located?

Situated in Johns Island, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Angel Oak Tree and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Gullah Geechee Exhibit & Borough Project. St. Johns Yacht Harbor and James Island County Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen R.

30 May 2024

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

cutest little home, lovely hosts, forever memories

Hosts communicated promptly and well. Home was clean and exactly as described. We enjoyed our time immensely.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

2 July 2024

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

COZY

COZY,QUIET

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah h.

5 Oct 2024

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

My Stay

The property was absolutely gorgeous. Tucked away, quiet, rustic and elegant. Everything we needed was already there and we got what we wanted most, which was peace surrounded by nature. And the fact it was hand built out of salvaged materials made the experience more precious for us.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami K.

13 Nov 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

Best Tiny house

This tiny house was everything I wanted it to be for my first tiny house experience and my first stay in John’s Island! Thank you so much!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Betsy B.

30 Mar 2023

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

Convenient Location

We had a horse show at nearby Mullet Hall. Place worked out well. Stairs/ladder to loft are super steep - but overall quaint place, was very clean and convenient

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwynne C.

17 Oct 2024

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

Lovely retreat!

This quaint property was awesome. Comfortable, clean, private, and had everythinng we needed. The neighbor's rooster crowing once in a while added to the caribbean vibe. The king bed in the loft was so comfortable. If you are particulary tall or unsteady on your feet, be mindful that the stairs to the bedroom loft are steep and a little narrow.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciera R.

20 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

7 Aug 2022

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

Cozy Stay

Our time on the property was very refreshing, cozy, and enjoyable! Would stay at this property again in a heartbeat

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet E.

22 May 2022

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

Great weekend place

We stayed here for the weekend to attend a graduation and be near our daughter’s place on John’s Island. The house is very unique but comfortable and clean. The bed was very comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. We would have liked ac power in the outdoor area. There were quests in the school bus behind us but it was never an issue. We would definitely rent this home again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

26 Apr 2022

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

Sweet getaway

We had such a sweet experience staying at the little house. We had a great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Deborah G.

25 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute cabin

Need to be better informed of LADDER, not steps going to bedroom. Good for a very short stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina D.

6 Apr 2021

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

Tiny, but mighty!

What a refreshing place to stay. The property is in a great location and is peaceful. It is close enough to downtown and other areas of interest. Communication with the owner, Kris, was effortless. I highly recommend staying in this lovely home!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

22 July 2020

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

Better than the description

We had a wonderful stay on John's Island. The property was better than described. If you like a place with a lot of character this is it. It is located in the middle of a neighborhood but you feel like you are in a remote location. It is close to the beaches and downtown Charleston. We loved it and would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

10 Jan 2020

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

Great stay on John's Island

My wife and I needed a weekend getaway and this place was perfect. Tiny home quietly tucked away with some interesting history. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather N., Mebane

9 July 2019

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

Bachelorette weekend

We absolutely loved the house. Everything was so smooth and easy. My first vrbo experience and will def be using them again. Thanks again for the amazing weekend!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

10 June 2019

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

Unique

Great little house with awesome deck for morning coffee. Stair to sleeping area are steep.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Allen P.

31 May 2019

Charleston Holiday

Wonderful small flat tucked away on Johns Island, with easy access to downtown Charleston. We were in Charleston for a few days celebrating our anniversary and attending some events at the Spoleto festival. We found it by searching on-line alternatives to avoid congested (and pricey) downtown Charleston hotels. We were not disappointed! We found the place clean, comfortable and quiet. The upstairs loft has a king size bed with one of the most comfortable mattresses we've slept on anywhere! The owners were responsive to our inquiries before and during our stay. Highly recommended; with a few caveats... There were a couple of minor points during our stay, and one more significant one. Minor inconveniences: there was no working can opener and no bottle opener (we have traveled all over the world, and we improvised so not that big of a deal). We had a bit of trouble with the French door front entrance. We're used to the kind with a sliding lock that secures one side; I accidentally opened the fixed side the first morning and could not figure out how to secure it back in place. This required a call to the owner to learn the trick to secure the door. It was absurdly simple once he explained, and we felt pretty stupid having to bother him. A brief note on the door or with check-in information would have helped, and avoided our embarrassment and having to disturb the owner. More significant: we knew there would be stairs, but they are steeper than we anticipated, and a bit tricky to navigate. We had to take extra care going down, especially to get to the bathroom at night. "Older" individuals, anyone with creaky knees, a bit out of shape, or requirements for nocturnal trips to the bathroom, should be aware in advance and may need to take this into consideration. We hope these comments are helpful to the owners and anyone considering a booking. We really enjoyed our stay, and recommend the place to anyone looking for alternative accommodation in the Charleston area.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lee Lauren T.

29 May 2019

An amazing stay!

My husband and I spent five days at Kris and Carol’s tiny house and had such a great time! This little house has everything you’d need, is immaculate, unique, and in a great location! Perfect distance from Folly Beach, Charleston, and many other destinations. Traffic can backup on the island, but we never minded. Grocery stores are nearby, as are other necessities. Would stay again a million times over at any property owned by Kris and Carol. Thanks for the great time!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elise F.

22 Mar 2019

Beautiful tiny house, excellent place to stay

We had a wonderful stay in Kris and Carol's tiny house. It is very spacious inside with an incredibly confortable king size bed. We enjoyed cooking in the kitchen and relaxing at the fire pit! The communication with our hosts was easy and we had a great time visiting Johns Island and the beaches nearby!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy S., Birdsboro

10 Dec 2018

Just like home!

Very unique tucked in place to stay, we highly recommend. Enjoyed our stay had everything we needed, just like home. Close to may attractions, beach and bay.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

April L.

3 Nov 2018

Amazing tiny house.

We absolutely loved your tiny house. It was the perfect place for our Charleston trip.

About the host

Hosted by Kris and Carol Doyle

Carol and I have been married going on 2 years now. We live and met in Columbia, SC, 3 years ago when Carol relocated to Ft. Jackson, and I moved there for a new job in the corporate world. Carol is on active duty as Captain in the Army, while I travel for work frequently. We currently have two dogs, Sir Charles and Sir Edward that we care for deeply.

Why they chose this property

Carol and I just recently purchased this property as our weekend getaway from Columbia, SC, along with it being the island that Carol grew up on. When we are not relaxing and enjoying the peaceful property ourselves, we want to share the tranquility with others as they visit the Charleston area. While this is our first time renting out a property on HomeAway, we fully believe in providing the best experience possible during your time at our place. We look forward to hearing from you!

What makes this property unique

Carol and I love the entire property, from the how the house is constructed by recycled materials, to the simplicity of tiny living, to the beautiful outdoor space to relax in.

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property