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Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach

Cottage in Charleston with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Room
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Place, Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach

Completely renovated in January 2022, Highland Cottage offers the perfect location in laid-back James Island, a suburb of Downtown Charleston. Ideally located 4 miles from Historic Downtown Charleston and 7 miles from Folly Beach. The cottage is equipped with a full-service kitchen with brand new appliances, Rinnai gas hot-water heater and outdoor grill. Within a one-block easy walk, you have access to many restaurants and one block from Starbucks. We are also only 1 block away from the closest public bus stop with access to Downtown Charleston. Beach chairs and a cooler are onsite and available to our guests. Great affordable option for visiting Charleston.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Charleston

Located in Charleston, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterfront Park and Riverfront Park, while South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center, and consider making time for USS Yorktown, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • Medical University of South Carolina - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • College of Charleston - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Charleston City Market - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Waterfront Park - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Port of Charleston - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 17 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mondo's Italian Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach located?

Located in the heart of Charleston, this cottage is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from James Island County Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Battery Number 5 Marker. Port of Charleston and College of Charleston are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 178 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tricia w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kiley p.

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

Amazing stay!

This was our first time using VRBO and we had a great experience. The owner is kind and responds quick. The place was very clean and modern, the pictures don’t do it justice! This place looks even better in person! Great spot between downtown and Folly Beach. Having beach chairs on the property for us to use was very nice. Thank you for having us and we will for sure be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Great place

Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. Didn’t use the kitchen. At our daughters house all day
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cute cottage in the perfect location! Very well-maintained, clean, with lots of added touches to enhance our stay. And we loved the countertop ice maker and excellent AC after hot days, exploring the city! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean V.

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

Made our Vacation!

The property was absolutely amazing. It had a little bit of everything. The outdoor are was phenomenal in the afternoon as it gave the family time to play outside after our day at the beach. The house itself felt like a home. The family and I have put this on our list of favorites and will plan to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Weekend Getaway

The place was very nice and clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ria C.

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

Great Place !

House was great! Homey and cozy but not over the top with decorations. This made for flat empty surfaces for our stuff! Well stocked and adorable ! Communication was spot on. Location was great too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Charleston/James Island

The cottage is in a great location. You can walk/run for pleasure or exercise.It's close to downtown, not too far from the beach and other attractions.It's a comfortable size for 4 adults.The property is well kept.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Charleston James Island

This is a gem in the inside but deceptively not on first outside glance. The place could have used some shelving in bathrooms. Maybe a better cupboard for dishes. We are older and getting down on the floor to get the dishes was a bit hard. But the place was overall great for four of us. Great outside sitting and a great grill.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa B.

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

Bright Lovely Well-situated Spot

Kit's little getaway was perfect for our family of 4. The rooms were quiet and we never heard either street noise or people in the adjacent unit. The kitchen was well-appointed although we mostly dined around town. The countertop ice machine was a nice bonus! Our communication was easy and quick, parking was easy and generous, and we regret not having time to enjoy the outdoor sitting area in the yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

breannacbb

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Decent stay in a convenient location.

Everything in the home was as pictured. It was close to the beach and May places we visited were less than 20 minutes away. Unfortunately, a few things were not to my satisfaction; towel had (perceived) makeup stains that didn’t come out in the wash, spiderwebs in some places and the countertop ice maker had a dirty reservoir which was not discovered until after we’d used the ice for 2 days. So, to the naked eye things are very satisfactory and I’m not sure I’d stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane S.

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

Wonderful accomodations

Everything you would want in a rental. Modern spotless interior. Great communication. Shirt distance to the center of Charleston. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very accommodating management and a beautiful rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Perfect spot between the beach and downtown

We enjoyed staying here, the drive was short to the beach and downtown Charleston. The location was near many restaurants and stores, but was in a quiet neighborhood. Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Tremendous Stay

Everything was perfect. She has everything a person needs in this apartment-coffee, laundry supplies, shampoo, beach towels and chairs, and when I enquired about an issue, she was there taking care of it the next morning (and it was a very minor question). Location was so convenient to Folly Beach, downtown, plantation and restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

House was just what I needed for 6 days for a wedding and Charleston is a charming town

House was charming and was easy to get downtown area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Donna w.

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

Great stay

Location was absolutely wonderful. It was a short drive to anywhere we wanted to visit. Kit was great an has a beautiful place. Very comfortable and inviting. Would definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

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

Wonderful Place

Everything about this place was excellent. The very convenient location, comfortable beds, the back deck and well kept property made for a great stay. We even tried out the tandem bike riding back to the nearby Dock Street park!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra K

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable and enjoyable. Very good local food within walking distance. Owner was very responsive and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ineta Z., Mount wolf

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

Best vac ever @ James Island 🏝!!!

Overall, everything is perfect 👍 there…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Girard, USA

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

Perfect spot between beach and downtown

We were there for a girls trip and the house was the perfect size. The location was key. Can't wait til our next girls trip to Charleston!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

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

Folly week

Son lives on Folly and this place was very convenient to him and all we wanted to do. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Girls Trip

We booked this cottage for a short girls trip to Charleston. The cottage was in a perfect location close to Charleston and Folly beach. The host has thought of every need for the renters! Everything was provided to make our stay very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

J S.

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

A gem

Loved the cottage, so clean. Great location. Easy access to downtown. Front room TV doesn't get a good connection to live TV even after the TV was swapped out. Our party of 4 agreed that matresses on both beds were a bit too soft, but perhaps might be better suit with a mattress platform in between the mattress and box springs. They had coils in them and the were squeaky. They might be ok for young people or those who don't have bad backs. Just a suggestion. The platforms are affordable and can be purchased on Amazon. People use them to provide more comfort on sofa sleepers. Regarding the TV, a booster is not sufficient enough, it needs its own box. The place is really nice though. I ended up casting youtube live TV from my ipad to the TV in the livingroom to bypass the buffering issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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