If location is the most important thing to you, this 2 bedroom Isle of Palms vacation rental at The Ocean Inn is hard to beat. This small complex of individually owned condominiums is right in the middle of everything, making it an easy and convenient spot for a great stay at the beach.
This upstairs condo, #202, is simple, tastefully decorated, and has everything your family needs for a relaxed beach trip. It is just steps from the pool and parking, with big windows that let in lots of natural light. Facing southwest, you will even catch those gorgeous Lowcountry sunsets pouring in at the end of the day.
There is not a direct beach view, but if you look out the bedroom windows you can catch a small glimpse. The bedrooms are on the smaller side, but with tall ceilings and bright light they feel more open than expected, and are perfect for a comfortable night’s sleep after a full day outside.
The full kitchen is stocked with dishware, glassware, pots and pans, and baking dishes, along with everything you need for simple meals and easy mornings. With so many great restaurants nearby, you may not cook much, but it is nice to have the option.
The Ocean Inn property includes a pool, two grill areas, free parking, and shared laundry facilities just steps away.
One of the biggest perks of this location is how close you are to everything. Restaurants, shops, rentals, and local spots are all within a few blocks, so once you arrive, you may not need to use your car much at all.
Dog friendly with prior approval. Dogs must be under 20 lbs and hypoallergenic. Pet fees apply.
** COMMUNICATION: as an integrated partner on this booking site, please be aware that all future communications will come from Dreams N Druthers. Please be on the lookout. ** E-SIGNATURE CONTRACT: In addition to any contract you may have signed through an integrated partner (such as AIRBNB/VRBO). We require our own E-Signed contract to complete your booking. This allows us to include additional details we are unable to elsewhere.
**MINIMUM BOOKING AGE is 25. The person holding the reservation must be staying at the property. No 3rd party booking is allowed. **PRE-APPROVAL OF PETS REQUIRED Pets (DOGS ONLY) are allowed ONLY IN SELECT PROPERTIES. Breed/weight restrictions are applicable. PET FEES are $25/pet per night. DISCOUNT ON PET FEES AVAILABLE FOR SEASONAL RENTALS. PET POLICY Guests are responsible for adhering to pet policies provided in the contract as well as all Isle of Palms pet ordinances **MINIMUM NIGHTS Some of our properties have "minimum nights required" to make a reservation on weekends, holidays, and during the summer season. To check availability for a shorter stay, please send a message / inquiry. If it's possible, we'd be happy to accommodate you. ** CONFIRMATION & PAYMENT: Your reservation is confirmed when the initial payment is paid. Payment options are dependent on the cancellation policy and how far away you are booking your stay. For reservations made in advance of 30 days, the remaining balance is due 30 days before arrival. Balances are deducted automatically from the card on file. In the event of payment failure, a grace period of 24 hours is given to remedy the payment. ** ITEMS PROVIDED: Soaps, linens, towels and starter paper products will be in your condo upon arrival. Routine linen and towel exchanges are not provided during your stay. Guests are responsible for replacing their own paper and soap products if starter amounts are used during their stay. It is not necessary to replace these for future guests. **SMOKING All of our properties are NO SMOKING properties. Smoking is allowed outdoors only. Please discard appropriately. Deposit will be forfeited and additional cleaning charges incurred if evidence of smoking indoors is found upon departure. THIS INCLUDES smoking by an open door or window so that smoke enters the condo. Please smoke away from these areas. **NOISE ORDINANCE Guests are responsible for following the Isle of Palms 10PM noise ordinance.
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DOGS ONLY. As an integrated partner on VRBO, please be aware that all future communications will be sent via email from Dreams and Druthers.
In addition to any contract you may have signed through VRBO. We require our own E-Signed contract to complete your booking.
CANCELLATIONS:100 % of the total booking charges,less $50.00 cancellation fee. will be refunded if the cancelled more than 30 days prior to arrival
Important information
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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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Isle of Palms
Located in Downtown Isle of Palms, a neighbourhood in Isle of Palms, this condo is in a rural area. Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course and Port of Charleston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Front Beach and Waterfront Park. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are not to be missed.
Isle of Palms, SC
What's nearby
Isle of Palms County Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Front Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Isle of Palms Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Isle of Palms Recreation Center - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
Breach Inlet - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Charleston Station - 24 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 6 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min drive
Circle K - 3 min walk
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen - 2 min walk
The Refuge - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does #202 "Top O' the Stairs" 2Br/1Ba, Pet-Friendly have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at #202 "Top O' the Stairs" 2Br/1Ba, Pet-Friendly?
As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at #202 "Top O' the Stairs" 2Br/1Ba, Pet-Friendly on 29 May 2026 start from NZ$544, 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.
Is #202 "Top O' the Stairs" 2Br/1Ba, Pet-Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at #202 "Top O' the Stairs" 2Br/1Ba, Pet-Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at #202 "Top O' the Stairs" 2Br/1Ba, Pet-Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at #202 "Top O' the Stairs" 2Br/1Ba, Pet-Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is #202 "Top O' the Stairs" 2Br/1Ba, Pet-Friendly located?
Located in Downtown Isle of Palms, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Front Beach and Isle of Palms County Park. Isle of Palms Beach and Isle of Palms Recreation Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We love that you noticed how peaceful the condo is. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy the beach and all the nearby attractions without excess noise. We’re so glad you had a relaxing stay and hope others see this as a little hidden gem for a quiet getaway!
We loved our week stay here and hated to leave! We loved being so close to the beach and really loved exploring the town of IOP. The unit was so cute and clean and we really appreciated the beach stuff available for us to use. The property manager was also great and made us feel welcome!
Property was in a great location. A couple blocks walk to beach. Easy walk. Close to a few restaurants and shops. Host was spectacular answering any questions promptly. She even mailed something I left behind! Good water pressure and comfortable beds. Kitchen was extremely well equipped. AC and fans all worked well. I spent 5 days here and it was very quiet. I will definitely stay here again. Sunrises were beautiful.
Karen H.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing to stay with us again in November, we are very thankful when we have guests who come back and try different properties we manage. I'm glad we were able to get your items to you, we are always happy to help however we can. We appreciate you being such a thoughtful guest and look forward to welcoming you back when you and your pups come back to the area!
The property was a cozy and beautifully remodeled getaway. We enjoyed our stay and Beth was wonderful to work with. The location is perfect for a quick walk to the beach or down to the little shops of IOP. We'll definitely recommend this to all our friends and family!
Sara H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Joy S.
26 October 2017
Clean and neat
We enjoyed our stay very much. We actually rent a lot of different condos on this site. They are pet friendly and all units we have stayed in are very clean and neat.
Beth is attentive and we just love staying here. It's close to the beach and restaurants and there is no need to move the car.
Joy S.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you for your review! We do work hard to ensure that our guests have what they need for a great stay. The ideal location certainly helps. Come back soon....you're always welcome here!
The property interiors are always clean and as described. Grounds are pretty well kept. Management is very micro management focused with lots and lots of rules, signs and labels in every nook and cranny reminding you what to do and not do. Probably necessary for a property that gets lots of young people wanting to party at the beach. Most of the renters seem to be families so I am not sure what happened that required all the signs and labels everywhere. Parking at restaurants and other businesses on Sullivan's and IOP is limited so a LSV or golf cart is a good thing to rent while you are in town. Carts are allowed at the Ocean Inn, but you are not allowed to charge them. With this ridiculous information I sourced a gas cart vendor. I was checking out on Sunday but the cart vendor would only pick Mon - Fri. I asked Ocean Inn management to let it stay over night for pick up Monday morning. They said no. Not because of a parking space need but because of insurance liability. They posed the question who'd be responsible or take care of if it if someone backed into it. I was forced to talk the golf cart company into picking it up Friday for this reason and they made an exception and picked it up Saturday morning. I conveyed this to the Ocean Management to appease them. A few days later they told me that the cart could be dropped anytime the day I was checking in. The cart was dropped early AM that day with us checking in late that day. So what about the insurance concerns for those hours we were not there? Ocean Inn went on to recommend a moped rental place behind their property after I went through all this. It would have been nice to have add that info before I went through this. Bottom line it feels they fixate on the things that are not as big of an issue. The fact that were a good number of cigarette butts in the properties BBQ grill was off putting to me. They fact that there was a drunk person crawling (literally) to their room seemed more of an issue than a golf cart. I appreciate that you can bring your dog. I just wish there more trash cans. A dumpster out back is about all i could find. No trash can at the pool even. I appreciate their concern for property up keep. It just needs to be consistent, logically and not a study in micro management.
this was a spectacular place to stay. Easy 1 block walk to beach, ocean side restaurants, Buba, ice cream and a short drive to Charleston and all the history and plantations. Easy to rent surf board and rented boat for the day for boating to Sullivan's Island. Spectacular time!
The Property was very clean and agreat location just a short walk to the beach. It was also located near some shops and restaurants. Perfect little get away.
Great place close to the beach and good restaurants.
My wife and I and our pup enjoyed our stay. It was great! Walkable to the beach and to a great breakfast spot. Not too far from downtown Charleston too. Everything was clean and amenities were great. Would definitely book again.
We had an awesome experience. The property is right by the beach. The place was clean and just as advertised. The property manager is super nice and helpful. We visited with our dog and found them really accommodating. Other renters were pleasant when we ran into each other in passing but never really knew any one else was there once we were inside. We loved it so much we booked another unit at the property during our stay! Definitely recommend you give it a try!
Kelsey T.
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
10 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very well decorated and updated. It's just the location was looking at the back of a restaurant in a gravel parking lot. No beach view whatsoever. Teeny tiny rooms, but again, very clean, very well decorated. Hostess was extremely responsive.
We had such a wonderful time at this property! The property manager was amazing and went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. Place is exactly as pictures, clean, all updated, everything we needed for a week away from the pandemic stress. 5 min walk to beach, everything you can need in walking distance, even the grocery store and coffee shop. We will stay here again. (And this beach is for dog lovers and the place was perfect for dogs with wood floors. Highly recommend
We stayed here for a week and had an amazing time. The apartment is clean, comfortable and super close to the beach. The area is very nice too, there is a shopping area walking distance where you can find groceries stores and restaurants. It was our first time in Charleston and will definitely come back to lovely apartment.
Quaint 2 bed/ 1 bath completely furnished. Beth brought sheets for the pull out couch and all was perfect from there. There was nothing we didn’t have that we needed. It was nice to have our dogs with us. They loved their morning walks!
We thoroughly enjoyed staying in IOP at this location. Beth, the property manager, was wonderful. It is a 2 bedroom with a pull out couch. Super clean. Cute inside. Pool was great. Short walk to the beach and plenty of restaurants. We will definitely be back.
This property was excellent. Only a short walk to the beach. The condo was nicely renovated and had a nice beach theme. There were chairs we could take to the beach along with a beach cart to haul them with. Beth was amazing to work with. We will definitely be back!
Five of us- ages 11-42. Loved the location. Easy walks to the beach. Very clean and stocked well for 3 nights. Pull out couch was remarkably comfortable. Kids loved the tv, WiFi, and pool. We will be back!
This was just as the reviews said- clean, a short walk to the beach and restaurants, and overall convenient. Beth was wonderful to work with and always responsive. We would stay here again
Short walking distance to the beach and an easy drive to Charleston & other attractions. The unit was great & just as pictured. The kitchen was well stocked with quality dishes & cookware. Beth was great to work with and great at communicating with us. The check-in & out process was great!
Michelle C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
About the host
Hosted by Sarah Botkin / Dreams N Druthers
The owners live locally and are enjoying adding provisions and decor to this condo. Their hope is that their guests will have all they need for a short visit or a seasonal stay over the winter.
Why they chose this property
This one is all about location. You are right in the middle of everything, so once you get here, you can pretty much park the car and forget about it
Beach, pool, restaurants, shops, quick stops, it is all within walking distance, which makes it especially easy with kids or if you just do not feel like overplanning your day
The natural light in this condo is something people always notice. Big windows, sunset light in the evenings, it just feels bright and easy the whole time you are here
The kitchen is set up for real life, not just looks. You have space to sit down and eat, plus a dishwasher, which somehow always feels like a luxury on vacation
It is not a big, flashy place, but it is comfortable, clean, and does exactly what you need it to do after a long day at the beach
And if you are traveling with another family or a bigger group, being able to book the neighboring unit and share the upstairs space makes it feel like your own little setup
What makes this property unique
Each property in the complex is individually owned and has it's own individual personality and flare. We often have guests who havve stayed in many different units simply because it's fun to do so. Why not be one of them?
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests