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Lovely & Historical 3BR - Balcony - Central Location

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Spacious Living Room with TV
Bedroom 2 with Queen Bed
Bedroom 1 with King Bed
Balcony
Property Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Place, The Citadel
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Lovely & Historical 3BR - Balcony - Central Location

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at 128 Sheppard Street, Charleston. This fully furnished 3-bedroom apartment offers ample space for families, groups, or business travelers seeking both relaxation and accessibility. With stylish interiors, a welcoming living space, and modern amenities, this home ensures a comfortable stay in the heart of Charleston.

The space
Key Features:
3 spacious bedrooms with cozy bedding
Large living room with TV for entertainment
Free on-site parking for guests
Private balcony with outdoor views
Dedicated workspace for remote work or study

Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1 – 1 king bed
Bedroom 2 – 1 queen bed
Bedroom 3 – 1 queen bed
Living Room – 1 sofa bed (sleeps 1–2)

Apartment Amenities:
✔ Free washer & dryer
✔ High-speed WiFi
✔ Pack ’n play / Travel crib (family-friendly)
✔ Ceiling fan & Air conditioning
✔ Hair dryer & ironing facilities

The Kitchen:
The kitchen comes fully stocked with everything needed to prepare meals, including:
Refrigerator, oven & stove
Coffee maker & hot water kettle
Dishwasher
Crockery, cutlery & cookware essentials

Nearby Attractions (Approx. Distance):
Charleston City Market – 5 min drive / 20 min walk
King Street Shopping District – 5 min drive / 15 min walk
Waterfront Park & Pineapple Fountain – 7 min drive
South Carolina Aquarium – 8 min drive
Rainbow Row – 8 min drive
Charleston Historic District – 10 min drive
Folly Beach – 25 min drive

Guest access
Guests have access to entire upstairs unit including large porch area and driveway.
All the amenities are yours as they all are provided for your convenience.

• Free parking on premises
• Private patio or balcony

Other things to note
The home is 5 minute walk to upper king St close to restaurants and Hampton Park; and 5 minute drive to lower King St with shopping and Battery Park. Bathrooms located inside bedroom and beside kitchen. Due to age of the home, one area of the kitchen has sloping floor which has been stabilized.

License # 02672

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Property Registration Number 02672
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

About the area

Charleston

Located in Charleston, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterfront Park and Isle of Palms Beach, 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • Upper King Design District - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Citadel - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • College of Charleston - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Charleston Music Hall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 11 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Recovery Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bad Bunnies Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Daily - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪King Street Hideout - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Leon's Oyster Shop - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely & Historical 3BR - Balcony - Central Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lovely & Historical 3BR - Balcony - Central Location?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lovely & Historical 3BR - Balcony - Central Location on 7 September 2026 start from NZ$529, 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 Lovely & Historical 3BR - Balcony - Central Location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely & Historical 3BR - Balcony - Central Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely & Historical 3BR - Balcony - Central Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely & Historical 3BR - Balcony - Central Location located?

Located in Downtown Charleston, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Upper King Design District and Medical University of South Carolina. The Citadel and Hampton Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. Can be loud but that’s expected. Good communication from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aneta K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here twice and we will stay again. The cutest southern charming place around. Super close to everything Charleston.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2025
Thank you for staying with us again! We’re so glad you love the home and the location. We look forward to welcoming you back to Charleston!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here. The home is beautiful, historic and charming and it was clear that it’s been thoughtfully maintained. Everything was clean and well prepared on arrival and the space felt comfortable and welcoming throughout our stay. The home is in a great location, minutes to King St, yet it was quiet, making it easy to relax and get good rest. The beds and living areas were comfortable. If you enjoy a classic home with personality that’s well cared for, this is a great place to stay, highly recommend. We definitely plan to stay here again next time we visit Charleston!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, communicated very well! House was clean and very cute. Great location for all downtown shopping and dining. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the home and its downtown location. Charleston would love to have you back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very convenient location however traffic heard in front bedroom more. The bed in front bedroom uncomfortable. Need a topper or something. Felt like lump under back. Otherwise ok. Pollen bad so desk was dirty. Otherwise worked well for short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location, historically fun place. Easy walk to many places. Very well stocked kitchen. Host was always available. Rare off street parking if you have a car. Very comfortable beds in all 3 rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

phileta h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and historic. We traveled for a baseball event. Just the right place to sleep after a day of baseball
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul G.

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

Charleston

Overall good experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lai Ching L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Pros: 1) Great kitchen! Fully stocked with plates, utensils and pots, including coffee, spices and even a bag of flour! 2) big tvs3)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

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

Great house!!

We stayed for 3 nights at this wonderful place! It accommodated our family of 7 perfectly! Very well equipped, plenty of everything. The host was great at checking on us & staying
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha L.

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

Delightful Destination Sister’s Weekend

From the nice quality linens, the shower toiletries, coffee filters/ coffee to bottled water…our stay was very accommodating. Our host, JP was friendly, helpful, and thoughtful. We enjoyed close neighborhood coffee shops and easy/ quick walking distance to King St and downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

suellyn f.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and nice inside. There were a few things that were not mentioned in the description. The stairs leading up. to the place were very steep. It was also next to a school which woke you up in the back bedroom with the bell going off. It is next to an off ramp from a highway and is very loud if you want to sit on the porch. You can walk to King street in a few min but it is not the shopping part that you want to be at. We had to take Ubers everywhere. There is also a lot of construction in the area. This is nothing the host can do to make better. My daughter and daughter-in-law had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2025
Thank you for your feedback and for staying with us. I’m glad to hear the home was clean and comfortable for your family, and that your daughter and daughter-in-law enjoyed their time. The stairs are typical for traditional Charleston homes, though I understand they may feel different to guests who aren’t used to older properties. The home is in a downtown area, so some school activity and normal urban noise can be expected. Regarding construction, the active work is taking place about eight blocks away, but I appreciate you mentioning it for awareness. We’re also glad the short walk to King Street was convenient, even if you chose to use Ubers for most outings for shopping. Thank you again for staying with us and sharing your experience.
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole C.

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

SC Visit

The house was not far from King Street, approx 10 minutes, when walking at a normal pace. The stairs leading up to the unit are very uneven and narrow.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sherri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Well appointed, well maintained home. Comfortable beds. Clean. Safe neighborhood. Driveway (off street parking) which is hard to find in Charleston. Three fairly major issues for my family that put a huge damper on our stay. This property is a short walk to King Street (approximately 15 minutes)…….the end of King Street close to J Mitchell Science and Math Elementary. The lovely balcony is nicely appointed however we were unable to enjoy it due to intense noise levels from the roadway (17) and the smell from the two full size dumpsters directly next door. The noise from the roadway (17) was round the clock and so loud that sleeping in the front bedroom resulted in being awakened multiple times per night by air brakes from semis, sirens from ambulances and fire trucks. Nice home, well appointed, however did not work well for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're happy to hear you found the home well-appointed, clean, and comfortable, and that you appreciated the off-street parking—a rare convenience in Charleston! I'm sorry to hear that noise and the nearby dumpsters impacted your stay. Our location on Sheppard Street is generally peaceful, and many past guests have commented on how quiet the property is. The windows and shutters in the front bedroom need to be properly closed to minimize external noise. The front porch can experience higher noise levels during peak traffic hours, and we understand how that could affect your enjoyment. In terms of location, the home is just 0.3 miles from King Street, about a 6–7 minute walk via Carolina Street—offering quick access to some of the best dining in Charleston. We’ll also follow up with the waste management company regarding the dumpsters at the elementary school to see if there’s a way to improve that aspect of the environment. Thank you again for your review. We truly value your feedback and would welcome the opportunity to provide a more enjoyable experience in the future.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patti B.

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
The host was available and communicated with us. The apartment had what we booked - three full bedrooms. However, There were no closets or hooks to hang our clothes in any of the rooms. We hung our shower towels on curtain tie backs and door knobs. While there was two bathrooms one was accessed through one of the bedrooms with the shower stall being in that guest room. The vrbo pictures showed large windows and a bright apartment The windows were virtually boarded up with inside shutters and heavy room darkening curtains. I believe this is where the bat came from in our apartment, after I had tried to open one of the curtains. I also believe that these were in place to help lessen the traffic noise from the divided highway that was directly in front of the ‘apartment with a scenic view’ Beside the apartment was the facility entrance for a grammar school that had trash pick up and delivery starting at 6:45. We did not see any of this information when we booked our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2025
Thank you for your feedback and for staying with us. I’m glad communication was smooth and the three bedrooms met your needs. For clarification, the master bedroom does have a full closet with hangers, as well as additional hanging space in the laundry area. We wish you had reached out during your stay so we could have helped point those out and addressed any concerns in real time. All shutters and windows are fully functional and can be opened just as shown in the listing. Charleston is a historic coastal area where bats occasionally appear; after your report we immediately had wildlife professionals investigate to ensure the home is fully secure and prevent future entry. We appreciate your input and will continue refining our listing and amenities to ensure future guests have a comfortable stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

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

Pictures Don't Do Justice!

We picked this location for location and pricing. We're 4 women who travel together, coming from different states. We really just wanted a place to sleep and shower and sit around at catch up when we're weren't being tourists in downtown Charleston. However, when we walked upstairs, we were blown away by the charm of the apartment. Every inch of historic charm has been lovingly preserved, while still giving us the modern amenities we "need". The beds were so comfortable with great linens. Kitchen was well appointed. There was room for all 4 of us to spread and and be comfortable. There is so much to fall in love with in every corner, it took us 2 days to realize there was a tv in our bedroom over the fireplace! I was lax in reading the check-in instructions, and our host was so patient with my ridiculous questions. The response time was almost immediately. So thanks for that!I don't know when I'll be in Charleston, but I hope to stay here again someday. Thank you for being a beautiful part of our vacation, not just a necessity.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

NOT THE PLACE FOR A PEACEFUL VACATION

This property is feet away from a major thoroughfare and elementary school so it’s loud. Road noise is especially loud. The neighborhood isn’t close to King street at all (not a 5 min walk as listed in property description) and is in a questionable neighborhood. My husband who runs every day didn’t feel comfortable running there. We checked into a downtown hotel instead. The property owner refused to refund anything until I contacted VRBO and then he only gave a 20% refund. Very frustrating experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2022
Hi Angela, Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improving :) This is to explain that I walk to King St from this property every day under 5 minutes taking Carolina or Spring St. I have been living here for several years and never had any issues with our great neighbors in this neighborhood. They all are extremely kind and take great care and preservation of our historic city. The elementary school is our neighbor to the right and children do board their buses at 3pm in afternoon to go home. We added sound proof curtains, wall insulation, drywall and new exterior siding to completely eliminate road noise. We apologize for your issues. Regards, JP
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed sitting at the kitchen island talking and laughing. We appreciated the hot water, the water pressure, the toilet paper, and the easy checkout procedures.If booking this place, be aware that the stairway up to the front door is narrow making it difficult to carry a large suitcase (but not impossible). I also encourage you to find the noise machines and use them and/or bring earplugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved the house! All the character, the history, all of it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan & Warren C.

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

Enjoyed our stay

The host is amazing to work with! The property was very nice and a great fit for our family. It was a very nice weekend and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria O.

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

Great Stay - Beautiful Home with lots of Room

We loved this home. Very comfortable, plenty of room, well-equipped kitchen and outdoor space. Good location. Could walk to coffee shops and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige K.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

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