Spacious 5BR Home sleeps 14- Families, Bachelorettes & Groups with Free Parking
Welcome to The Penny Palace: Where History Meets Modern Comfort!
This 3-story historic gem, is nestled in the heart of the Historical District in downtown Charleston and invites you to experience the timeless charm of the 1800s with all the conveniences of today. Whether you’re planning a bachelorette or bachelor getaway, a memorable family vacation, beach vacation, or a reunion with friends, The Penny Palace is your ideal retreat to spend nights in downtown Charleston and days at the beaches - Folly Beach, IOP and Sullivans Island! .
The Penny Palace, named after its penny foyer floor, is a very spacious Historical home built in the 1870, and bodes 3-stories of Charleston charm in Downtown Charleston situated near the Medical District. Our home is the perfect combination of Charleston charm complete with modern-day upgrades. Plus, within a 15 minute drive to beaches: Sullivans, Folly & Isle of Palm.
Location: Less than a half a mile from the center of King Street, Marion Square, Charleston Harbor, College of Charleston, Battery Park and more, you’re steps away from Charleston’s vibrant dining, Rainbow Row, Carriage rides, haunted tours, and of course the shopping scene- both antiques and today's fashion!
The Space: It has 5 BR's, 4 Full Baths and (2) 1/2 baths , dining room w/formal table that seats 10, fully stocked kitchen, breakfast nook and multiple family rooms throughout 3 floors. The house is recently refinished but kept the Southern Charm of Charleston with original heart-pine wood floors, exposed beams and of course fireplaces everywhere!
Why Choose The Penny Palace? 1. Prime Location: Unbeatable! We’re less than half a mile from the center of King Street, Marion Square, Charleston Harbor, and the College of Charleston. Imagine stepping out your door and being mere moments away from vibrant dining, historic Rainbow Row, enchanting carriage rides, and captivating haunted tours. And yes, the shopping scene—both antiques and today’s fashion—is right at your doorstep.
2. Beach Proximity: Within a 15-minute drive, you’ll find yourself on the sandy shores of three beautiful beaches: Sullivan’s Island, Folly Beach, and the Isle of Palms. Spend your days exploring historic Charleston, and your evenings unwinding by the ocean.
3. Spacious Accommodations: With 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths, there’s room for everyone. Gather around the formal dining table that seats 10, or relax in multiple family rooms spread across three floors. The original wood floors and exposed beams maintain the Southern charm of Charleston, while modern amenities ensure your comfort.
4. Bedroom Bliss: The first floor boasts a large bedroom with a king bed and an ensuite bathroom. On the second floor, three additional bedrooms each have their own full bathroom and queen beds. Need a dedicated workspace? We’ve got you covered with an extra family room.
5. Loft Retreat: Head up to the third floor, where a cozy loft room awaits. 1 Queen and 1 twin bed with a half bathroom make it perfect for kids or friends.
6. Private Back Patio: Whether you’re sipping morning coffee or enjoying an evening under the stars, our private back patio offers plenty of seating. Choose between the covered area or the open-air section—it’s your oasis.
7. Parking Convenience: Leave your worries behind! The Penny Palace provides two free parking spaces in a private lot, with additional spots available for a nominal fee.
First Floor: Living room, formal dining room, half bathroom, fully-equipped kitchen with breakfast nook, 1 Large Bedroom with King bed and ensuite bathroom.
Second Floor: 3 bedrooms with full bathroom for each and Queen beds. Additional family room/dedicated work space off one of the bedrooms.
Third Floor: Loft room with 1 Queen Bed and 1 twin beds and half bathroom.
Enjoy relaxing on the private back patio with plenty of seating both covered and uncovered.
Home comes with 2 parking spaces in a private parking lot free of charge with parking garages around the corner and available for additional costs.
2 Additional beds available upon request- 1 Twin and 1 Full size raised blow up mattress
*Weekly and monthly discounts available depending on season- inquire for details
City of Charleston Legal STR Permit #OP2025-05784
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Charleston
Located in Charleston, this holiday home is in the city centre. Charleston Music Hall and Patriots Point are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include South Carolina Aquarium and USS Yorktown. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center or Credit One Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
Medical University of South Carolina - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
College of Charleston - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Marion Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Charleston Music Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Music Farm - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Charleston Station - 11 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
da Toscana Porchetta Shop - 8 min walk
MUSC Cafeteria - 2 min walk
Bad Bunnies Coffee - 7 min walk
Starbucks - 8 min walk
The Co-Op - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious 5BR Home sleeps 14- Families, Bachelorettes & Groups with Free Parking pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious 5BR Home sleeps 14- Families, Bachelorettes & Groups with Free Parking?
As of 19 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious 5BR Home sleeps 14- Families, Bachelorettes & Groups with Free Parking on 20 July 2026 start from NZ$1,390, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Spacious 5BR Home sleeps 14- Families, Bachelorettes & Groups with Free Parking?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious 5BR Home sleeps 14- Families, Bachelorettes & Groups with Free Parking?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious 5BR Home sleeps 14- Families, Bachelorettes & Groups with Free Parking?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spacious 5BR Home sleeps 14- Families, Bachelorettes & Groups with Free Parking located?
Located in Downtown Charleston, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Medical University of South Carolina and College of Charleston. Charleston Music Hall and The Citadel are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
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We stayed at this property during our daughter's wedding weekend in Charleston. The home was beautiful and fit our family of 8 very comfortably. It was close to all of our activities in downtown Charleston and the host was very easy to work with. The house is stocked with all of the essentials making for a very enjoyable stay. The parking spots behind the home were ideal as we had two vehicles during our stay. I would highly recommend this property for large groups staying in the Charleston area!
This house was well equipped from top to bottom! The appliances were clean and fully functional with complete sets of dishes, cutlery and cooking to accommodate our group!
The house was well appointed, immaculate and welcoming in all ways! Bedrooms were plentiful for our group as were bathrooms which had all the amenities. Our host, Ted, was easy to communicate with and attentive to all questions that arose. Location was excellent as well and in a great downtown neighborhood good for walking everywhere.
We had a cousins weekend together! Everything was fabulous! The host provided snacks and drinks!! We had plenty of room for everyone and every bedroom was comfortable and appealing. This home has everything you need from parking, plentiful towels and toiletries, stocked kitchen, and even corn hole! So convenient to downtown or a quick trip across the bridge to Mt. Pleasant or Isle of Palm. Absolutely would stay here on our next trip! Thank you for your hospitality!
Sherri m.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 March 2026
Thanks for the nice review! We appreciate it. Please come back anytime! We so enjoyed hosting y’all! Safe travels home.
This charming home is well appointed, ideally located to explore downtown Charleston, and comfortable for a large group. The host creates a welcoming environment from the moment you enter the house. We celebrated my husband’s birthday with our grown children and couldn’t have selected better accommodations.
The house was clean, great location and easy access to downtown Charleston. We really appreciated the comfy beds and all of the little extras. The snacks, bottled water and treats were a big hit. The multiple umbrellas to use were invaluable during our rainy stay. We will definitely stay here again when visiting Charleston!
Welcome included snacks, water, well stocked kitchen. No need to buy condiments, coffee and soda! All bedrooms were comfortable with nice linens. Bathrooms all have bath/shower combinations. Plenty of outdoor toys. We enjoyed the corn hole. Dining rooms seats 10.Location is good, a 10 minute walk to attractions. Good restaurant on the corner.
Dianne E.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 December 2025
Thank you Dianne, so glad it worked well for you and the generations of family!! Happy New Year and hope to see you again!
Proximity to restaurants and bars. Quiet neighborhood
Great property close to bars and restaurants, walking distance and excellent hosts
TARUN M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2023
We appreciate your review and please let us know if we can ever help you or anyone in your party again! We will discount for repeat stays!
Thank you,
Ted
We had such a great trip and Ashley was so responsive and helpful! We loved our stay, spacious and everyone had a bed which was comfy! Would definitely stay again!
Overall a great stay. The house was a little further from the sights than we expected, but it was very comfortable and the little extras that the owners put out were so appreciated.
This is an older home in a residential area on a one-way street, which you can easily navigate to points of interest! Away from the immediate bustle of downtown and no view of the Battery, BUT, still quite charming! It’s best to unload from parking spots and enter through the back door to the kitchen. Keypad was user friendly. Be ready for the typical steps of older homes, though! A little steep and lots of them! Our favorite thing was the long dining room table where we could gather to talk, as a family the first night! Comfortable seating for our 10 people. We had to pull up chairs to make that work in the “living room”, but that was fine. The host made it very welcoming with snacks, coffee, complimentary “rainbow row” water bottles and “rainbow row” umbrellas to borrow. There was nicely restored hard wood floors and the unique (actual) penny lacquered foyer floor! Charming bird/floral wallpaper in that same entrance with muted colored (calming) painted walls throughout the rest of this older home. Bedrooms with comfy mattresses, along with upper-end linens and nice fresh towels! The redone lighting was well thought out and sufficient! Closets a little small, but suitcases racks available, as well as dresser drawers. Terry cloth robes was an unexpected perk; especially if you had a bedroom w/o a bathroom attached. (only two didn’t) so no problem!Upper “Eagles’ Nest” bedroom is quite the climb—-but once there, a cool refuge w/ door shut and A/C on!
Robert C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
Thanks Robert and group were great to have and easy to have stay!
Great house
Great hosts
Great location
Enough room to accommodate our group of 8. Once we arrived, we walked everywhere. About 10 mins to King St with amazing shops & restaurants. We would stay here again.
Ted & Erin were great hosts! From accommodating our early check-in request to the cute water bottles & snack gifts left for us, they truly thought of everything. There were an abundance of towels and everyone was talking about how comfortable the beds were. The location was great, just a short walk or uber ride from downtown. Thanks so much for the great time!!
Jessica K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Ted DiCresce
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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