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St. Michael's Place Retreat

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Open concept living space
Sunday Brunch Farmers Market down the street 11-3 every Sunday weather permitting
Beautiful grand oak tree-lined streets
700 acre county park with climbing wall 2 minutes away
Water park 2 minutes away

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • College of Charleston
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

St. Michael's Place Retreat

St Michael's Place is a short term stay for patients and their families who need to come to Charleston to seek medical treatment. Located in the heart of old James Island, within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, nightlife, yoga, farmers market, parks, and a deep water boat landing, the home features an open concept living dining combo with wood-burning fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen with laundry, 1 double bed, three twin beds, 1 fold-out double futon, and a Pack-n-Play for the little ones.

Fiber optic ATT WiFi with Roku tv, board games, and play activities for the little ones plus a sitting room with lifecycle cardio-fitness bike. Out back is a private deck overlooking a lovely garden complete with gas grill and charcoal grill.

In the garage you'll find two bikes, two beach chairs, boogie boards, beach cooler, umbrella and mats for your convenience. Fenced in front and back yards for your kids and pets.

Unlike most VRBOs, this home is fully equipped with incidentals: paper products, trash bags, foil, spices, etc. so you wont need to trouble yourself with extras. Just bring your personal toiletries, cloths and food and enjoy.

MUSC and Roper Hospital are 5-10 minutes from the home. Rent is sliding scale based on insurance. Please inquire as we would love to help.

Property manager

Trish Bender - owner/manager

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Must be crated when guests are out
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This home is located in a very quiet, established neighborhood. Guest are expected to conduct themselves respectfully.
This home is ALLERGY FREE. We ask that all guests refrain from using scented laundry detergent, dryer sheets, air fresheners, etc.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this 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 Waterfront Park and Folly Island Beaches. Travelling with kids? Make time for South Carolina Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • Medical University of South Carolina - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • College of Charleston - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • The Citadel - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Charleston City Market - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 10 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 20 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pour House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Barberitos - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is St. Michael's Place Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at St. Michael's Place Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at St. Michael's Place Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is St. Michael's Place Retreat located?

This family-friendly Charleston holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of James Island County Park, West Ashley Greenway and St. Johns Yacht Harbor. South Carolina Aquarium and Charleston Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Michael's Place
Loved our time at St Michael's Place. Great house and neighborhood. And our dog loved going to the dog park just down the street. She made a lot of new friends. The neighborhood is very quiet and neighbors are friendly. If ever in Charleston again will definitely stay there. Trish was wonderful to work with too.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is perfect!
Great stay. Location of this house is perfect. It is close to everything. The neighborhood is safe. This house is well stocked with everything a vacationer might need. The host is easy to contact if necessary. We really enjoyed our stay at St Michaels Retreat. We hope to stay there again next year.
Stayed 31 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Great House in Nice Neighborhood!
We stayed here for a month when we moved to Charleston while waiting to close on our house. Home is very nice and in a nicer, older neighborhood that has Oak Trees lining the streets on James Island. Location is great. Downtown is less than a 10 minute drive. Folly beach is 20 minutes. There are restaurants on James Island only minutes away. The Charleston Muni golf course is about 2 minutes away. House is well appointed and has everything you need for your stay. Propane grill on on nice deck out back. Two bikes and stuff for the beach in the garage. House is awesome for a dog as well since both front and backyards have a fence. Would definitely recommend this place.

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Everything we needed.
Property was perfect for me and my family (two adults, three teens). Quiet residential neighborhood was convenient to Folly Beach, downtown Charleston, and everything else we could have wanted. Far enough from the beach to avoid the busyness of the tourist crowds. The house was also equipped with everything we needed in terms of cookware and cooking supplies (olive oil, spices, etc) which really cut down on how much needless shopping we needed to do. In our downtime it was a great, peaceful neighborhood to just take a walk through.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Candia H., Cleveland, OH, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay in Charleston
Lovely home, hospitable host, peaceful friendly neighborhood . I realized how much I loved the area and decided to look for a home to buy. I highly recommend this fantastic experience.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect
I honestly can not say enough good things about this home. It was the perfect location to Everything. The neighborhood is quite but perfect for walks in the evening. The house itself is a sweet, simple house perfect for what we needed. My Dog loved the fenced in yard to run and play. The 17 year old loved the sunroof and used it as her room while we were there. It has a come home feeling. We had no issues so we did not have to call the owner, but the day we left I called to let her know how much we enjoyed our stay and she was very nice. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

angie k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
James Island Getaway
This home is so comfortable and welcoming. Love the charm, I could easily live in this home! Trish was easy to reach with questions and responded quickly. Good location, great daily walks in the neighborhood and easy access to all of Charleston!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charleston vacation
Had a great stay visiting the beaches and historic sites in Charleston. If this house is still available, we'll stay here again when we return in a few years.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Lication
Quick, easy lease. Great place.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B., Tulsa OK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent
Everything was great - hot water issue was corrected . Short stay but enjoyable

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F., Rochester, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Charleston
Great location with a very flexible and caring owner!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Lima

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
outstanding amenities
We were very comfortable with all of the amenities and well stocked kitchen and supplies. Felt like a home away from home. Close to Charleston and Folly Beach. Communication was excellent. Would recommend staying at this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

william H., Fort Mill SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice older home in a great neighborhood, close to everything.
Owner easy to work with and easy to contact. Home is I a great location. Nice neighborhood close to everything. Would have given a 5 star rating but the House had a musty smell to it and I would not recommend to anyone who may be sensitive to smells. We had to burn scented candles the entire week to help cover the odor.

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

All you need
Perfect little spot! Peaceful
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Cozy cottage
Great location, front and back yard very nice. Rustic charm. Owner very responsive. Enjoyed the property very much.

8/10 Good

Candy P.

St. Michael's
What a charming and cozy home! We enjoyed our month, escaping the Winter in the North. Folly Pier was great and only a short drive. The location is very handy, close to shopping and restaurants. The gardens in the back are very interesting, many birds too.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Cozy Christmas Stay
We felt right at home here for the holidays. The location was great... lovely neighborhood with easy access to everything. The fully stocked kitchen/pantry was particularly appreciated. We found the home and Charleston itself to be very dog-friendly. Would definitely stay there again if visiting the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

Great two week stay
Great home. I really enjoyed my two week stay, as did my Golden Retriever. After a few days it truly felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Denise A., Cape cod

Comfortable, great neighborhood, lots of little touches
Thank you! We felt right at home. When we arrived my husband bumped his head on the car and we quickly found the first aid kit and bandaids we needed. Comfy bed, great fenced in yards for our pup, coffee filters,lots of towels, great books to read. Easy in and out of the city and Folly Beach. Lovely porch, bicycles, great spot! Don’t miss James Island dog park, everyone so friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Warm and comforting.
Trish's place was like having a home away from home. It was obvious that lots of love went into it and it was exactly the kind of place we needed for our stay. We were there for medical treatment at MUSC and Trish made our trip a little less stressful because of her understanding and generosity. I would highly recommend it if you prefer to be away from the tourist areas or are in need of a refuge for medical care.

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

Good place for a family, lovely neighborhood
We loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amazing oasis close to everything!
This house was perfect in every way. Although I travelled just by myself, it would be ideal for families with children. The layout of the house is very open, much bigger than in photos, with many choices for sleep and play areas and lots of parking. I brought two large dogs, one an escape artist, and both the front and back yards were secure and fun for them. It's great to be able to park right in the long driveway by the front gate for unloading the pups and luggage. The backyard goes back more than you see in photos, and the natural landscaping provided them a cool place to sniff and explore. The street is shady and only one block from famous Wapoo Drive, and very close to a lot of well known eateries. You could walk to many. Easy and fast to downtown Charleston and beaches. You could just tell that it would be awesome to live in this neighborhood. The best for me was that steps away is a perfect park to take dogs for shaded, leash- free play, as there is a fenced in portion of the park. To top it off, the most amazing dog park I've seen in my life is not far at James County Park, with its lake for dogs. Because it was so hot while I was there, Trish's central air was a godsend. Everything worked perfectly and was spotless, with ample provisions for cooking, cleaning, linens and entertainment. You can tell Trish takes a lot of care in her home and is thoughtful about details. She is very responsive to any questions. Thank you for a magical place to rest my road-weary bones and fall in love with Charleston!! Thank you for being a truly pet friendly place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Absolutely great place to spend a vacation. Close to everything best that James Island has to offer.
Well maintained, clean and neat on a quiet, neighborhood street. We loved this place!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

The house felt like home to me.
It was comfortable. My dogs were happy. I had family visit and there was plenty of room. The neighborhood was peaceful. I was out and about, mostly at my daughter's home. She lives in Charleston and was my main reason for visiting the area. Being from the northeast, the warmer temps were great. I would just sit and have my coffee on the back deck in the mornings and loved the "early spring" for me. Thanks Trish.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

Perfect
I stayed here for the month of June while doing some graduate course work through Clemson and College of Charleston. The location of the house is absolutely perfect, only 15 mintues to downtown and about 20 to the beach. It says a lot about a city when after a month of checking things off the to-do list you've ended up adding more than you've done as well as a lot about a house when after a few short hours you feel very much at home. A word of caution, the beds are very, very hard and springy. If that's not what you're used to pick up a mattress pad before you go. Everything else, including Trish were so lovely it would not deter me from another stay, I'll just plan accordingly next time. Check out the Tattooed Moose on Johns Island for a laid back lunch. Sweetwater Cafe on James Island for breakfast. LB sweets and treats on James ISLAND for croissants or pastries. Crust also on James Island for brick oven pizza, fresh salads and a good beer selection.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2016

About the host

Hosted by Trish Bender - owner/manager

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I moved to Charleston in 1991 and fell in love with James Island immediately. It has that perfect combination of small town atmosphere and large city amenities. St Michael's Place was my quiet home and garden retreat for 12 years until I built another home around the corner. You just can't beat living so close to everything Charleston without feeling like a tourist.

Why they chose this property

St Michael's Place is a true retreat located in Riverland Terrace, THE OLD VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD close to Folly Beach and Historic Charleston. Amazing golfing, boating, biking, walking, shopping, restaurants and farmers' market all within walking distance.
Unlike other properties, this one is equipped with just about everything you'll need to stay and have fun. Just bring food and clothes.

What makes this property unique

Historic Avenue of grand live oak trees
Historic Fort Pemberton
Waterfront neighborhood with boat landing
Two play parks
Walking distance to everything essential -movies, restaurants, bars, spas, etc.

Languages:

English
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