Historic Home on Sullivan’s Island • Across from Beach Path

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A dining room with a round table, wooden chairs, and a large chandelier.
A wooden deck with a pergola overhead, leading to a house with a blue roof.
A building with a balcony and a covered patio area, surrounded by lush greenery including palm trees.
A cozy living room with wicker furniture, a glass-top coffee table, and a view of lush greenery outside.
A cozy living room with a wicker chair, a sofa, and a dining table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Sullivan's Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Sullivan's Island, SC
  • Place, Sullivan's Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle of Palms Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Sullivan's Island

Located in Sullivan's Island, this holiday home is near the beach. USS Yorktown and Charleston Music Hall are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Isle of Palms Beach and Waterfront Park. Patriots Point and South Carolina Aquarium are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Sullivan's Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Sullivan's Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Breach Inlet - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Isle of Palms Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Front Beach - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Battery Gadsen - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 23 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Joe's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Windjammer - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Refuge - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home on Sullivan’s Island • Across from Beach Path pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Historic Home on Sullivan’s Island • Across from Beach Path?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home on Sullivan’s Island • Across from Beach Path?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home on Sullivan’s Island • Across from Beach Path?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home on Sullivan’s Island • Across from Beach Path located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sullivan's Island Beach, Battery Gadsen and Isle of Palms Beach. Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Front Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 113 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was older but very comfortable. Air worked great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great 4th of July on Sullivan’s Island. The whole place was very clean for the age of the house and the kitchen was well stocked. The host was very communicative even warning us of a traffic situation affecting Sullivans and IOP. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Total enjoyment from this historic package. The proximity, quite location, soothing ocean DIN. Thanks to the owners for making this available for us to enjoy
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for our family beach vacation — we felt right at home from the moment we walked in. The kitchen was well equipped, and the beds were comfortable for everyone. The house had real character, and it reminded us of the old days at Sullivan's Island, except the AC worked great. The rooftop deck and screened in porch were fun spots for family games or reading and morning coffee. We also couldn't have asked for better weather during our stay.The beach itself was beautiful — wide open and never felt crowded. It's a popular spot for kite surfing, and we loved sitting out in the early evenings watching the kiteboarders catch the wind. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a true beach getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay!

Cannot say enough good things about this place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great location, with easy access to the beach, and only a short walk or ride to the center of the island. The host was very communicative, especially related to an unexpected internet outage, and she made every effort to rectify that during our stay. The home and rooms were comfortable and had very much the quaint Sullivan's cottage feel, which is just what we wanted. The crow's nest was a fantastic spot to sit at night and look at the stars. The only thing that came as a surprise was that although the listing stated the rental was for the entire home, we didn't realize upon booking that there is a unit downstairs as well. However, since the downstairs resident lives there full time, it was really helpful when we ran into a minor snag at check-in. All in all, a comfortable stay in a great spot, and we really enjoyed our trip!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SoClose to the beautiful beaches and easy to get to town. The house was clean and had everything we needed along with a great response time from the owners! Our family of 6 was quite comfortable!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5th year in the books

As always a great trip and great place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2024
Thank you Frederick! We look forward to your return!!! Best, Maggie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family time

Short walk to the beach where there is a gully ideal for children’s swimming.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2023
Hi Peter, We hope you will come back again! So happy you enjoyed your stay! Rachel and Maggie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

Great location and the property is exactly as described. How to be back again next year.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Thank you Frederick. We would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another wonderful stay

This continues to be a very special place, which I think really exemplifies the peaceful charm and historical nature of Sullivans Island. My second time staying! Excellent location and excellent communication with the property manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great family vacation home

Although the home was rustic...the location was superb. Easy walk to the beach where we walked twice a day. Plenty of room to hangout - loved the screend in porch. Rachel was super helpful with details before we arrived.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 November 2020
Oh, Judy - what a lovely review and what a treat to have you stay. You are so nice! Rustic is true, though amazing to us that the panelling is the same as when our father built the house in 1929! Glad too that you spent so much time on the beach. We love it too and would also love to meet you in person someday soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place to stay in the best part of Charleston for Kiteboarding

A wonderful stay. 1 1/2 blocks from the beach. This is the spot to kiteboard in the region. friendly and responsive
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2022
Oh, David. Loved your “wonderful stay” and you were wonderful guests! A great treat to have you. Many, many thanks and very best of everything. Your delighted host, Rachel
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Repeat guest

This is the 7th time we've rented this property!! Always a great vacation!! Clean, has lots of little conveniences and perfect location!! Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2022
What a lovely review from our lovely renter, Eva! She sounds so happy, and we’re so, so happy having her again! Makes our hearts sing🥰🥰🥰
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful House on Sullivan's Island!

The property is perfectly located near the beach and only a few blocks from the restaurants and shops on the island. Perfect 4BR 2 bath house with a very warm and cozy feel. The owner is a delight to communicate with and the overall experience was wonderful and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2022
Oh, Scott! We thank you for your wonderful review and to have you and yours stay at our long-time Sullivan's Island house - built by my father before I was born. You were special in every imaginable way, and we absolutely love singing your praises and hope you can stay with us again in the future. xxxxxs Rachel
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Great location. Clean, interesting home. When we first arrived we were unsure we’d made a good choice. However, we had a wonderful time and will likely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2022
Hi Randy, We are super happy you enjoyed the house and hope you will come back! Best, Maggie (Rachels daughter)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful authentic Sullivan's Island beach house

We had a wonderful time at Rachel's house. She is an excellent hostess, and the house was very thoughtfully stocked. Books, coffee filters, a screened porch with seating for all - what more could you want for a reunion of friends! Short walk to the beach. Our family will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Oh, my! How lovely of you, and what a treat to have you there for your reunion. You all sounded so good and so happy. Made us so happy too! Love to all of you and thank you for your wonderful words. Look forward so much to having you back. Rachel
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Old home

Very old home in need of repairs. Found bugs in kitchen and there was no washer/dryer as mentioned in the listing. The location was great- quick walk to the boardwalk and beach. Kitchen was very well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2025
Hi Amy, We have great reviews and many repeat guests. Of course we have a washer and dryer! It’s in the little house - you never said you couldn’t find it. There are many bugs in the south, nothing in our home. Not sure what you are talking about and it would have nice for you to let me know if you saw something. Best. Maggie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded expectations!

The place looks great in the photos, but the historical detail and charm are even better in person. Super comfortable, tons of attention to detail. A loved house with a lot of character, if you go for bland and sterile, look on, this place would be wasted on you, I will definitely be back ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2023
Oh, Karin - You are too perfect and wonderful a guest for words! Loved your "loved house" quote and absolutely loved having you stay and love that you'll be coming back! Very, very best of everything from us all. And many ❤️s from all of us!!!!! Rachel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

a relaxed, homey vibe

We had terrible weather during our stay so we spent more time in the house than anticipated and it was wonderful: comfortable, relaxed and we felt right at home. We cooked lots of nice meals in the fully stocked kitchen and enjoyed the roofdeck when it was sunny and screened in porch when it wasn't. The island is fantastic and really easy to navigate, and our dog loved playing on the beach which was a very short walk. We would love to go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 March 2021
Oh, Jen, what a lovely review despite the terrible weather we felt so bad about. Just loved reading it and absolutely loved having you and your family (and your dog, Iris!) as guests. You've made us feel just wonderful, and we long to meet you in person soon! Thank you sooooo much, Rachel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Welcome to Paradise

We had a wonderful spring break on Sullivan's Island and Rachel was the kindest, most accommodating host we have ever met. Beautiful roof deck. Well stocked kitchen with every need provided for. Stunning beach steps from your door. Large bedrooms with the most comfortable beds that I have found in a HomeAway stay. Looking forward to our next stay with Rachel on Sullivan's!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Oh, what a lovely review and what perfectly wonderful guests you were. Truly can’t stop singing your praises. Thank you, thank you! Rachel – and all of us.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Building Memories

My family had a lovely vacation at this property. We had four generations together! My 85 year old Mother simply loved her naps on the front porch with the ocean breeze. I would imagine if the walls could talk, there would be some grand stories of past visits to tell. Sullivans Island at its best! We all hope to come next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location!

What a perfect location on Sullivan's Island. We had a short walk to the beach and rode bikes all across the island. Rachel was such a gracious host, communicated well, and was extremely flexible with us. The house is quite old but I believe the listing reflects everything accurately. We stayed with our two children (5 and 2) and our nanny and it was plenty of space.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2020
Oh, Anna. What a lovely, lovely review. Thank you so much. We loved having you and your wonderful family stay, and I loved talking with you and absolutely return your compliments! Hope to meet you in person soon. Best of everything from us all, Rachel
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sullivan’s Island historic house

Classic historic island house (upper part of a duplex) - weathered and charactered on the outside, warm and inviting inside. Well stocked with everything we needed. There were some minor repairs needed but nothing that impacted our enjoyment of the house. We loved the screen porch. Easy access to one of the best dog walking beaches anywhere. Interesting walkable neighborhood. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for our family

We loved our stay! We enjoyed the screened-in porch, which was perfect for our 18 month-old. She loved the quick access to the beach, which we were thankful for as well. Rachel, the host, is so kind and accommodating. It was great to have sheets and towels already there, and we loved the access to beach chairs (and even a wagon). We would love to stay again! We had everything we needed and more. We stayed with my husband’s parents and his brother, along with my husband and my child, and we all enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for all ages!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
And we loved having you stay! You were absolutely perfect guests, and we can’t thank you enough for these warm and lovely words. Hope to meet you all soon in person!
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