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Cottage at Dupont Entry Gate 335 Wappoo Road Charleston SC 29407
Cottage at DuPont Walkway to Main Entry
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 298.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Place, Citadel Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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

Stunning Charleston Garden & Private Koi Pond

Elegant & Private: 1,000+ Sq Ft Charleston Garden Sanctuary

About This Rental: Immaculate, stand-alone cottage with 1,064 sq. ft. of pristine living space—significantly larger and cleaner than your typical Charleston rental.
Experience a standard of living rarely found in short-term stays. The Cottage at DuPont is a dedicated stand-alone home designed for travelers who value architectural style, absolute quiet, and "sparkling" cleanliness. Nestled in the historic DuPont neighborhood of West Ashley, you are just 4 miles from the Downtown Historic District while enjoying your own private park-like oasis.

The Space
Step into an expansive, airy floor plan defined by 10-foot ceilings and gleaming hardwood floors. Unlike cramped one-bedroom suites, this home offers:
The Massive Master Suite: A huge 22’ x 12’ retreat featuring two queen-size beds with high-quality linens—ideal for friends traveling together or couples who appreciate extra room.

Gourmet Kitchen: Fully equipped for extended stays with elegant marble countertops, high-end appliances and fresh ground coffee.

Spa-Like Bath & Laundry: A large, bright tiled bathroom accompanied by a private, full-size laundry room for your exclusive use.

The Garden Oasis
Your stay extends outdoors into a magical, private garden centered around a peaceful koi pond and waterfall. Relax by the water and meet our local "celebrities"—the friendly koi and Hoity Toity the turtle. It is the perfect setting for slow mornings and quiet evenings away from the downtown crowds.

"Cleaner Than Home"
We take immense pride in our maintenance. Guests consistently describe the cottage as "immaculate" and "the cleanest place we’ve ever stayed." Every stay is personally prepared with a "clean freak" level of detail to ensure a pristine environment.

The Neighborhood
Tucked away in the historic DuPont neighborhood, you are perfectly positioned to explore the best of the Lowcountry:

Downtown: 4 miles (5–10 mins) to the Charleston Historic District.

Nature: 2 blocks from the 10-mile West Ashley Greenway (walking/biking). Middleton Place, Magnolia Gardens Drayton Hall, McCleod Plantation, Charles Towne Landing, Old Towne Creek County Park and Caw Caw Nature Preserve and Interpretive Center are all within ten minutes drive of the Cottage.

Beaches: 20–30 mins to Folly Beach and Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms. Kiawah's Beackwalker Park is 30 minutes away.

Be sure to see our guidebook online and the printed version on the table in the Cottage.

Walkable Favorites: Just a short stroll to Wild Flour Bakery and Ciao Bella.

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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 2000 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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Charleston

West Ashley, a neighbourhood in Charleston, is home to this holiday home. USS Yorktown and Patriots Point are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include South Carolina Aquarium and North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Credit One Stadium, or consider a night out at Historic Rice Mill. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • Citadel Mall - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • College of Charleston - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Charleston City Market - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 14 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A on Savannah Highway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage at DuPont. Elegantly Spacious with a Private Charleston Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cottage at DuPont. Elegantly Spacious with a Private Charleston Garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage at DuPont. Elegantly Spacious with a Private Charleston Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage at DuPont. Elegantly Spacious with a Private Charleston Garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage at DuPont. Elegantly Spacious with a Private Charleston Garden located?

Located in West Ashley, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Citadel Mall and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from West Ashley Greenway. West Ashley Park and Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 138 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

10/10

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10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the bedroom!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Pat P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arlen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my highlight of my 14 day road trip.The home and setting was amazing. Perfect location and the hosts Charlie and Rob were like life time friends, who we just met. If your in the Charleston area this is a must stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kerri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home base for getting around the Charleston area, just far enough from the downtown fray yet only a few miles in for when you want that downtown vibe. Spacious and clean upstairs unit with plenty of privacy, easy parking and easy access through the park-like yard. Good size bathroom with extra towels. Very large bedroom. Charlie and Rob are the warmest of hosts and super responsive. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a top notch stay! Accommodations are the perfect blend of comfort, class, and elegance. The grounds are simply stunning. The hosts may be the friendliest we’ve ever met. Parking and ease of access is great, and thoughtful conveniences such as fresh ground coffee and a wine lending library made this one of the best stays ever!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were responsive and very welcoming, unit was extremely clean, location was ideal for places we wanted to get to and the outdoor space was lovely! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay!!! We would absolutely recommend The Cottage To anyone staying in the Charleston area!!! It is close to everything. The Cottage is meticulous and has everything you need!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very spacious, comfortable, and well equipped. It's a great location for those with a car--close to Downtown and the airport. Our hosts gave us wonderful recommendations on sights to see and restaurants to try. Their back yard is an amazing refuge!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is outstanding and the grounds are wonderful! The location is great and very convenient to the city. Many key attractions easily within 20 minutes to half hour.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful place to stay. Super close to great food and downtown. It was very clean. The hosts were friendly and helpful. I would have loved to spend time in the garden but it rained the whole time we were there. It was a lovely trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ray R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stayed was Excellent, the loft was super nice and very clean, the host were very friendly. We will definily come back. Enjoy our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at Vrbo locations and this hands down the very best stay we have ever had. The cottage, the garden and the hospitality are the finest. Don’t miss this one.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

Beautiful Oasis

The Cottage and property were lovely for a weekend get away. The area is quiet and close to all the places we wanted to see. The hosts were amazing and very welcoming. I would highly recommend staying here for your visit to Charleston!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect Thanksgiving getaway. The cottage was immaculate. Charlie was home and greeted us upon arrival. The location is central to everything Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms. We could not have had a better time. Thanks so very much to Charlie and Rob! We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

kim e.

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

Great property very accomodating host

Beautifully decorated and furnished will everything we needed and beautiful grounds as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Juliette J.

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

Charming Charleston Getaway

Positively the perfect place to stay on a visit to Charleston! Our stay couldn't have been more lovely nor Charlie and Rob more gracious and kind hosts! Look no further, you've found the best!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

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

Perfect getaway in Charleston

Perfect long weekend! Amazing grounds, very comfortable accommodations. Gracious hosts provide perfect hospitality. It doesn’t get better!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Park setting

Beautiful atmosphere inside and out!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Biljana K.

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

Paradise at Cottage DuPont

From the warm hospitality to the charming cottage and beautiful gardens We were IMPRESSED with every detail and HIGHLY RECOMMEND staying here! Thank you so much Charlie and Rob!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra D.

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

Lovely home to stay. Only a few miles from anywhere u want to go.

Loved the property and the owners were very nice. Beautiful garden in the back to enjoy sitting outside, and the house was very modern and homey to stay at. Would stay at again and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami C.

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

Peaceful

As advertised: clean, well-appointed, kind hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Charlie Smith

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"The Cottage at DuPont is more than just a place to stay—it’s a passion project three years in the making. Between 2016 and 2019, we (Charlie and Rob) re-envisioned and rebuilt every inch of this property, from the studs of the main house to the core of the lush gardens you see today.
Our backgrounds couldn't be more different, but they came together perfectly for this renovation. Charlie, a South Carolina native and former City Planner and Real Estate pro, brought an eye for design shaped by years in Miami Beach and Charleston. Rob, originally from Long Island, New York, spent his career as a VA Benefits specialist in Columbia, SC, bringing the precision and heart that makes this place feel like home.
We poured ourselves into making this space special. If you want to see just how far we’ve come, take a peek at the 'Before and After' photos in the laundry room—it was quite the journey!"

Why they chose this property

The DuPont Community, where the Cottage is located, is part of what is called "Close-in" West Ashley. It is just across the Ashley River Bridge from Downtown Charleston's Historic Districts, sites, restaurants and shopping. We are five minutes from the Avondale Entertainment District and we're much closer to the Gardens, State and County parks and historic plantations than you would be if you stayed downtown. We have excellent affordable restaurant options nearby. There are five grocery stores within 1.5 miles (including Whole Foods). In addition to the amazing West Ashley Greenway, our neighborhood sidewalks will connect you to a locally-owned compounding pharmacy, hair salon, local bakery and a cool Italian restaurant all within two blocks.

Uber and Lyft both serve our area. Off peak hours are not expensive and you can save yourself the cost and hassle of downtown parking and you can have a cocktail without having to drive home later. Once you're downtown there is also a free shuttle operated by the City of Charleston.

What makes this property unique

This is what our guests consistently say in their reviews:

Unmatched Space & Privacy: Unlike most comparable rentals, the Cottage is a 1,064 sq. ft. free-standing, self-contained home with 10-foot ceilings and high-end finishes like marble countertops. It’s a "stand-alone" sanctuary designed for comfort, not just a place to sleep.
A "Magical" Garden Oasis: Guests frequently describe the grounds as a tranquil oasis. You can start your morning by a 2,000-gallon pond with a waterfall, surrounded by koi.
Hoity Toity & Friends: The most memorable part of the stay for many is the local wildlife, specifically Hoity Toity, the red-eared slider, and her koi friends like Bertha and Ziggy.
The Best of Both Worlds: You are in a quiet, historic neighborhood just 4 miles from Downtown Charleston. You have the West Ashley Greenway just two blocks away for biking/walking, yet you’re minutes from the city's top restaurants and historic plantations.
Hosts Who Care: Reviews consistently highlight that Rob and Charlie strike the perfect balance—available for local tips and "great conversation" while meticulously respecting your private time.

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