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Charming family vacation cottage, close to the beach on Isle of Palms.

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
kitchen area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Isle of Palms, SC
  • Front Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Isle of Palms Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Alphabet Room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Sweetgrass Room

1 Queen Bed

The Helm

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Bath

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

Playroom Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

The Water Closet

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming family vacation cottage, close to the beach on Isle of Palms.

Nestled between the Inter Coastal Waterway, and the peaceful, well sought after, vast beach on Isle of Palms; this 3 BR, 2 1/2 Bath house offers a pleasant vacation experience for everyone.

The coastal casual atmosphere is a breath of fresh air and accommodates 8 people comfortably. The front screened in porch is perfect to enjoy coffee and watch the sunrise or catch the afternoon breeze. The main living area has an open floor plan, and with a fully equipped kitchen, is a perfect place to cook dinner with the family.

The back patio has a charcoal kettle grill, and comfortable seating for outdoor cookouts, overlooking a large private yard where the kids can run around. Adjacent to the patio is an outdoor shower with hot and cold water, and storage shed with beach chairs, umbrella, and a beach cart.

Each bedroom is furnished with a queen sized bed, and there are 3 TV's located throughout the house. The playroom has a queen futon and is divided from the rest of the house, so the kids can watch tv while the adults are in the main living space. Adjacent to the playroom is a bathroom with large walk-in shower.

Hardwood floors and ceiling fans are throughout the house, and there are 2 leather sofas in the main living area. There is a full size washer and dryer available for your use, and linens and towels, including beach towels are provided.

With granite counter tops, new appliances, a large farm table, and comfortable casual seating for everyone, dining in is just as easy as dining out. A Keurig coffee maker, or upon request, a regular brew coffee maker, high chair, pack-n-play crib, a child gate and board games are furnished. There is high speed internet available and the Wi-fi password will be provided upon check-in, as well as a key code for the back door.

This location is conveniently located just a few minutes from Wild Dunes golf, Isle of Palms Marina, a variety of full service restaurants, and a Harris Teeter grocery store.

Property manager

Julie Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Isle of Palms

Located in Isle of Palms, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Fort Sumter and USS Yorktown are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Patriots Point and South Carolina Aquarium. Travelling with kids? Consider Charleston Fishfinder Charters and Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Isle of Palms, SC

What's nearby

  • Isle Of Palms Recreation Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Front Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Isle of Palms Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Isle of Palms Marina - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course - 12 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Refuge - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Coconut Joe's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Windjammer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oystercatcher Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪King Street Grille - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming family vacation cottage, close to the beach on Isle of Palms. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Charming family vacation cottage, close to the beach on Isle of Palms. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming family vacation cottage, close to the beach on Isle of Palms. located?

This family-friendly Isle of Palms holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Isle Of Palms Recreation Center, Front Beach and Isle of Palms Beach. Charleston Fishfinder Charters and Isle of Palms County Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

We enjoyed our stay.. our host was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marie P.

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

Great beach retreat!

Overall lovely stay in a great neighborhood, close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol g.

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

Cozy, comfortable cottage

Cottage was clean and comfortable. Enjoyed the location - short walk to beach. Kitchen was well equipped. Washer and dryer was a plus. Enjoyed the screened in front porch as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyia H.

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

IOP Fen

House was wonderful. Exactly as described. We could hear the waves when hanging out on the screen porch. Easy walk to the beach and many great restaurants in close proximity. Could easily bike or walk to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The home was clean and comfortable. Just a few blocks walk to beach. We will stay there again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate S.

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

Nice place

The place is clean and a short distance to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

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

Very much enjoyed our stay ~

First, I must say that Julie and Michael were wonderful to work with! The house was clean and very inviting. Our family enjoyed our week and would not hesitate to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Great stay!

We had a fabulous time during our 3 nights stay at this beach house - plenty of room and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammie P.

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

Great host!

She was a great host and left a kind basket for my bridesmaids and I for my wedding weekend! Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan F.

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

Awesome Stay !!, Great Location.

Nice and cozy for the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

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

stay at isle of palm

great location, great house, no complaints! would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

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

Relaxing vacation

Relaxing vacation - easy access to beach, quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed screened-in porch and seeing 4 male deer in the backyard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria V.

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

A little gem on the IOP!

What a fabulous stay we had at this cottage on IOP. Super convenient to the beach, great restaurants, and a Harris Teeter right down the street! The cottage was clean, functional and have every amenity that you could possibly imagine! We would definitely rent this property again! A+
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

A Little Slice of Heaven

Stay was very nice. Host handled concerns quickly. Very nice property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin L.

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

Short stay at the beach

Stayed four days between other trips, house and grounds were well maintained and clean. Just was easy to get ahold of, especially when vrbo did not forward entry instructions. Beach access at the end of 25th made it very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Family get together

Very spacious and equipped with everything you need for a beach vacation. Walking distance to beach access. We especially loved how quiet the area was but still near all the restaurants and stores.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cori C.

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

Great Island Rental!

Our stay at the property was wonderful. The house was very clean, in a great (and quiet) neighborhood, and close to the beach. The host was wonderful to work with and quick with communication. She even had a lovely welcome basket full of goodies upon arrival! I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wendy E.

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

Inappropriate behavior. Julie.

What stay? My physician wrote a letter explaining why it was ( unsafe) due to my medical condition to stay. Yet owner Julie , disregarded and dismissed the importat information.
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy R.

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

Cute, Cozy & Clean

this cottage was very well stocked with all the your kitchen needs. The bathrooms were also well stocked with plenty of nice towels and toilet paper. The beds and linens were all comfortable and clean. We were all very happy and comfortable in this clean and bright cottage. It was an easy walk to the beach and there were beach chairs, towels and even a wagon for the beach. They have thought of everything and we are looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nobert A.

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

Home @ Isle of Palm

Charming home, perfect location and everything one could ask for in a beach rental. We’ve already booked our stay for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

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

Quick weekend getaway

Everything was great about the place…location and house itself. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

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

Isle of Palms Getaway

Well provisioned property and a great location in Isle of Palms. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood and only a 5-minute walk to the beach. Location provides great access to a local Harris Teeter and local restaurants as well as nearby Sullivan's Island and Mt. Pleasant. Easy access to Charleston as well and it has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Perfect Beach Cottage

This property was the perfect beach cottage for my family to enjoy with friends. The house is well-stocked with linens, kitchen supplies, and beach necessities. It was very clean and comfortable. A short 5 minute walk puts you on a beach that is not overly crowded. The host responded to all messages promptly and welcomed us with a lovely gift basket of fresh flowers and local treats. I would absolutely rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy B.

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

Beach fun

Good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Nice quiet cottage

Cute little beach cottage on Isle of Palms. Beach access is a few blocks away at end of street. Nice family area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Julie Smith

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I have lived in the area for 30 years, and am excited to be able to host guests from all over. Most everyone who has a chance to vacation here loves it, and wants to come back. I enjoy being able to help create
lasting family memories for years to come.

Why they chose this property

This quiet neighborhood on the Isle of Palms is the perfect spot to escape to without giving up too many of the conveniences of a larger city.
Everything you need to enjoy your vacation is easily accessible by golf cart or a short walk.

What makes this property unique

A hidden treasure, this charming original well-maintained cottage is the perfect spot for a family wanting to vacation in a first class beach town without having to invite too many people to fill one of the many new expensive vacation homes, or put up with relatives you don't enjoy.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests