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The Cottage at DuPont. Privacy and Space in a Park-like Setting.

Holiday home in Charleston with kitchen

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Cottage at Dupont Entry Gate 335 Wappoo Road Charleston SC 29407
Cottage at DuPont Walkway to Main Entry
Main Entry and Stairway

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 298.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Medical University of South Carolina
  • Place, College of Charleston
  • Place, Port of Charleston
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom One

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom One

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cottage at DuPont. Privacy and Space in a Park-like Setting.

A great way to "get away from it all" in Charleston. Enjoy this spacious 1064 square foot cottage located in a beautifully landscaped private garden setting.

Beautifully furnished, always spotlessly clean with a well-furnished full kitchen...and totally away from the crowds. The cottage is a free-standing self-contained private accommodation in a beautiful garden setting with off street parking.

Only four miles from the Historic District the Cottage is close to Middleton and Magnolia Gardens, Drayton Hall, Charles Towne Landing, McLeod Plantation, the Intracoastal Waterway and 20 minutes from Folly Beach. The ten mile long West Ashley Greenway is just two blocks away. It's great for walking and biking. Our own private garden with koi pond and waterfall is also a nice place to unwind.

Getting out of the downtown crowd allows our guests to relax and enjoy a 1064 square foot cottage with TWO Queen size beds in ONE 25' X 12' bedroom and a large living area. The property has an awesome kitchen with marble countertops and a large living area where guests can share a meal and some quality time together.

If you want to go downtown it's five minutes away. If you want to walk the gardens, ride or walk the greenway or just stare out across a gorgeous Intracoastal waterway view you can do that right here in West Ashley on your own schedule. All of these options are between 2 and 15 minutes away. Many restaurants in the area deliver independently or participate with GrubHub and UberEats.

The Cottage is located in the DuPont section of West Ashley on Wappoo Road between the West Ashley Greenway and the Stono River Overlook ICW at the Edgewater Park Bridge. The building faces a private garden behind a privacy gate and is completely separate from the owners' home which is also on the property. We are located two miles from the Avondale entertainment district and four miles to downtown Charleston and the Medical District.

We enjoy interacting with guests, but we also believe in giving people their space. All arrangements can be made online and contact-free. We are generally available during the day between 8AM and 7PM and we are happy to assist you with local information or any special needs. The Cottage at DuPont is a fully licensed short term rental accommodation in the City of Charleston. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT ALLOW PETS, CHILDREN, SMOKING OR EVENTS OF ANY KIND.


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view

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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

Adults only
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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
This is a NON-SMOKING property, including the grounds.
There is a four foot deep 3000 gallon pond on this property. Please use caution in the garden and around the pond.
We do not allow pets of any description.

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
Property Registration Number OP2019-00987 Licensed in the City of Charleston

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Charleston

West Ashley, a neighbourhood in Charleston, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterfront Park and Riverfront Park, while USS Yorktown and Patriots Point are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center, and consider making time for South Carolina Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. 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 - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • College of Charleston - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • The Citadel - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Port of Charleston - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Charleston City Market - 12 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 12 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cook-Out - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A on Savannah Highway - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage at DuPont. Privacy and Space in a Park-like Setting. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage at DuPont. Privacy and Space in a Park-like Setting.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage at DuPont. Privacy and Space in a Park-like Setting.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage at DuPont. Privacy and Space in a Park-like Setting. located?

Located in West Ashley, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from West Ashley Greenway and within 6 miles (10 km) of College of Charleston and West Ashley Park. Roper - St. Francis Xavier Hospital and Orange Grove Plaza Shopping Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Lovely visit

The Cottage was a lovely and pleasant place to stay for my trip to Charleston. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

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

AMAZING stay at private cottage

I would highly recommend this space to anyone visiting Charleston. It was even better than advertised- the space is perfect and private. The location is within reasonable driving distance from everything! Charlie’s backyard is a gorgeous oasis and makes this rental even better.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith E.

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

Exceptional

Best VRBO ever! Cleanliness, comfort, location and hosts were exceptional. Charlie and Ron were welcoming and helpful with recommendations. The garden was a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frodellio

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

Great place

Enjoyed our stay. Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caleb V.

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

Nice place in great location to visit the area

Very nice place with even nicer hosts. Location is great to make it easy to drive anywhere in the greater Charleston area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

First trip to Charleston

My girlfriend and I had a lovely stay at this VRBO.We had plenty of room, the property was pristine and everything we saw in the pictures matched what we experienced during our stay. Thanks Charlie and Rob for a lovely time at your property.Matt and Evelyn, Chicago IL
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy F.

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

3 day getaway

Charlie and Rob were great hosts and their place is very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Cottage

We had the most amazing time with Charlie...we can't wait to go back and enjoy their beautiful home and garden
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel S.

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

Excellent Stay

Warm, welcoming, immaculate, peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgia C.

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

Lovely Retreat

What a lovely, secluded cottage that offers both privacy and relaxation. The garden and Koi pond were a welcome oasis after a day of touring in Charleston. The owners were readily available throughout our stay and were both welcoming and accommodating. (we tried several of the restaurant recommendations and were not disappointed!)The cottage was prefect for 2 people for a get-away vacation. We certainly will return again.Thank you. Georgia and Dan
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

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

Beautiful Retreat

Simply put very peaceful, lovely, and wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley P.

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

Wonderful oasis in West Ashley

I loved the apartment and the gorgeous park like setting. Place is close to downtown Charleston and the West Ashley greenway. Charlie and Rob were great to communicate with and the check in process was a breeze. Would definitely stay here again when I’m CHS!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn P.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

This was our first time in Charleston and this property exceeded our expectations! It was very clean and provided all of the amenities that we could need. It was well kept and overall beautiful! The owners were also very welcoming and provided lots of fun recommendations to do around the area. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gail G.

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

Relaxing property .

Relaxing, quiet, clean, beautifully maintained . Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaynelle B.

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

Amazing Stay

Our stay was nothing short of amazing! So clean and accommodating! The neighborhood is very nice and quite, the property is just so inviting! Charlie and Rob are the most wonderful hosts! Thank you both for a wonderful stay, we will be back soon!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne H., Hurst Texas

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

Fantastic stay

We had a wonderful time at Charlie and Rob’s cottage. The apartment was beautifully decorated, comfortable and quiet. The garden is worth the stay on it’s own. Charlie provided a lengthy list of places to eat and visit which was very helpful. We hope to return and will definitely stay at the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lily T.

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

Beautiful!

This place could not have been more perfect. The cottage is very cute and the garden is just amazing. You can tell Charlie and Rob put in a lot of effort with the property and they were great hosts as well! Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

fabian j.

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

Very cute place!

Owners did a great job curating the plants and decor for this peaceful little hideaway. The Koi pond is so relaxing. Very clean. Larger appliances are all up to date and modern. All streaming services were available. We had a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H., Augusta, GA

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

Great!

worked really well for fishing trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

HL - Patricia B.

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

Beautiful Apartment

My husband and I stayed in a beautifully remodeled apartment over the garage of the hosts. It was very clean and well-situated for everything that we wanted to do and see in the area. A car is necessary. The hosts were very friendly and responsive. We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda R.

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

Excellent

Outstanding experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Perfect!

Charlie and Rob are exceptional hosts. Their place is lovely and in a great location, and comes with everything you need. Can’t recommend it enough!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beyond expectations

Just amazing. Fantastic hosts, great decor and super comfortable and very well equipped. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pictures will never do any place justice. This place is diamond in a gem mine. If you love wine, peace and quiet, easy accesss to everything, and if you so decide some other people to share wine as you sit under a beautifully lit naturescape, this is your place. Rob and Charlie really make you feel like your home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn K.

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

The Best of the Best

We could not have had a nicer experience. Everything about the cottage was perfect. The interior design is very convenient and inviting. The garden is great. Even greater are our host Charlie and rob. They were very inviting and responsive. We hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Charlie Smith

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Charlie Smith and Rob Suli re-envisioned, redesigned and rebuilt both the main house on the property as well as what became the Cottage at DuPont from 2016-2019. Charlie is a City Planner by education and independent Real Estate professional by trade. Rob is a retired VA Benefits specialist.

Why they chose this property

Charleston's West Ashley area was actually the birthplace of the both the City of Charleston and the State of South Carolina. The DuPont community of West Ashley was one of the earliest populated areas on the West side of the Ashley River directly across from downtown.

The 10 mile long West Ashley Greenway was once the right of way for the Charleston and Savannah Railroad chartered in 1854. The Cottage is located one block south of the Greenway along what was once the southern end of the Kings Highway.

Downtown is just across the river, but if you want to visit Magnolia or Middleton Gardens, walk the greenway or just stare out across a gorgeous Intracoastal waterway view you can do that right here in West Ashley on your own schedule. All of these options are between 2 and 15 minutes away. Folly Beach is about 20 minutes away.

What makes this property unique

The Cottage at DuPont is the perfect place for a private Charleston get away, whether for a few nights or a few months. The owners always enjoy conversation with guests, but they also respect guest privacy.

Our guests can relax and enjoy a 1064 square foot home that sleeps four people with plenty of living area. The property has an awesome kitchen and living area where friends can share a meal and some quality time together. There's also a drop-leaf table and wi-fi if you need to get some work done while you're here.

Sitting by the pond in the morning with a cup of coffee or enjoying a glass of wine there in the afternoon is a great way to relax. If you're lucky, our very shy red-eared slider, Hoity Toity, may grace you with her presence. If Rob and I are in the garden come join us.

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