~NEW~ Charming Guesthouse Near King St • Walk to Historic District • 30+ Stays

✨ Welcome to Bear’s Den ✨

30 DAY+ STAYS ONLY :)

Set behind the main house, this quiet downtown retreat blends vintage charm with modern essentials, full kitchen, high-speed WiFi, and a bright living space. The bedroom features a charming iron window. Ideal for 30+ day stays, offering a private base near Charleston’s historic streets, dining, and cafés.

📍 0.5mi to King Street
📍 0.4mi to Colonial Lake
📍 5–10 min walk to cafés + favorites
📍 2 min walk to MUSC

🏡 Tucked behind the main home, Bear’s Den offers a cozy retreat that blends vintage charm with modern essentials. Inside, you’ll find a bright and inviting living space, a fully stocked kitchen, high-speed WiFi, and a comfortable bedroom highlighted by a charming iron window that adds unique character.

Designed with longer stays in mind, this space makes it easy to settle in and feel at home. Whether you`re working remotely, on assignment, or simply enjoying an extended stay in Charleston, Bear’s Den provides a quiet, comfortable place to unwind after a day in the city.

If you’re staying for a month or more, this hidden downtown gem is your effortless home base—close to everything, yet peacefully tucked away.

★ Key Features ★

✦ 🗝️ Private one-bedroom carriage house with smart lock entry
✦ 🛋️ Retro-inspired living room with sofa + TV
✦ 📶 High-speed WiFi for work and streaming
✦ 🍳 Full kitchen (no dishwasher) with cookware + dish essentials
✦ ☀️ Cozy breakfast nook for morning meals or laptop work
✦ 🧺 Free shared washer/dryer across the yard
✦ 🧼 Starter supplies: towels, paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, sponge
✦ 🚲 Bikes + locks provided (must be locked; guest responsible if lost/damaged)
✦ 🧹 Complimentary monthly cleanings with restocked linens and paper goods

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★ Sleeping Arrangements ★

✦ 🛏️ Queen bed with hotel-grade linens
✦ 🌾 Extra blanket
✦ 🧳 Storage for 30+ day stays

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★ Bathroom ★

✦ 🛁 Classic tub/shower combo with historic charm
✦ 🧼 Starter bath linens included (towels, washcloths, makeup towels)

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★ Kitchen & Dining ★

✦ 🍽️ Full kitchen with fridge, stove, sink
✦ 🍳 Cookware, cutlery, glassware, and all essentials
✦ 🧽 Dish soap + sponges provided
✦ ⚠️ No dishwasher

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★ Living Area ★

✦ 🛋️ Comfortable sofa for relaxing or reading
✦ 📺 Smart TV for streaming
✦ 🌤️ Warm natural light from iron window
✦ 📚 Quiet, cozy vibe for work or downtime
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★ Parking Info – Please Read ★

✦ 🚗 Residential Zone C parking passes provided based on stay length
✦ 📝 Display pass with your name + license plate
✦ 💵 After passes run out: metered parking is $3/hr
✦ ⚠️ Parking without a pass is at guest risk (enforcement is light but possible)
✦ 🌳 Free parking at Colonial Lake (short walk)
✦ 🅿️ Nearby paid garages available
✦ 🚫 NO driveway parking

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★ Location ★

✦ 🌆 Located in a quiet, walkable downtown neighborhood
✦ 🍽️ Close to cafés, restaurants, and local favorites
✦ 🏛️ Steps from Charleston’s historic streets and parks
✦ 🧭 Ideal for nurses, remote workers, and long-term guests

You will have access to the whole property!

I am here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. I`m only a phone call/message away. You will be able to self-check-in upon arrival.

Tucked along historic Rutledge Avenue, this carriage house apartment sits in one of Charleston’s most walkable and well-loved neighborhoods. You’re just a 5-minute walk to MUSC and the hospital district, making it an effortless home base for travel nurses and medical professionals. Step outside and stroll to coffee shops, local eateries, parks, and Charleston’s charming downtown streets—all within minutes. Despite the central location, the property feels surprisingly peaceful and tucked away, offering a quiet retreat at the end of each day.

★ Please Note ★

✦ 🏠 The carriage house shares a property with a neighboring unit
✦ 🚪 Laundry is in an exterior closet across the yard
✦ 🚲 Bikes must be locked when using; guests responsible for loss/damage
✦ 🪟 Historic home features original iron windows + classic tub
✦ 🧑‍🔧 Monthly cleanings included & are scheduled after booking
✦ 🔐 Managed by Short & Sweet; guest rental agreement + ID verification required

✦ About the Rental Agreement, Guest Portal & Security Hold

To keep things simple and secure, we use a trusted, app-free guest portal called Happy Guest. You won’t need to create an account — it’s a quick, secure website used to complete ID verification, sign the rental agreement, review house details, and access local recommendations.

The security hold is not a charge — it’s simply a temporary authorization required by local regulations. As an alternative, guests may opt into a non-refundable damage waiver.

We look forward to hosting you!
🙂 If you open it, please close it; if you borrow it, please return it; if you turn it on, please turn it off; if you break it, please fix it; if you use it, please take care of it; if you make a mess, please clean it up; if you move it, please put it back. Thank you!

AVOIDABLE FEES:

•$750 avoidable fee for unauthorized parties or events
•$500 avoidable fee for smoking on the property.
•Extra Person beyond the number of authorized guests reserved is subject to $75 per person per night fee. Persons on the premises past 11PM are subject to additional guest fees.
•$200 unauthorized late checkout avoidable fee
•The use of tape on the home’s walls, ceilings, and furnishings is not permitted.
•Tampering with, unplugging and/or covering of Ring cameras, noise monitoring devices and smoke monitoring devices is grounds for immediate reservation cancellation without refund

PET RULES & AVOIDABLE FEES:

* Dogs only, no other pets allowed. Must be approved & pay $150 pet fee while booking.
* One dog max with weight <50lbs
* Must be over 1 year old
* Prohibited per insurance: An animal or pet that is vicious or has previously bitten or injured, or if any occupant has a dog of the breed shown: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bullmastiff, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Great Dane, Pit Bull, Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Siberian Husky, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Any Wolf Hybrid, any mix of these breeds.
* Undisclosed pet fee of $500 and grounds for reservation termination without refund depending on severity of situation.
* Remove all poop from the yard ($50 per pile if found on property upon checkout).
* Crate dogs when owners are away.
* Leash and maintain control of dog when outside.
* Please discourage dogs on any beds/furniture to help keep it nice for future guests.
* $50 fee per bed/furniture if excessive pet hair found on it. This is what the cleaners charge me in such instances.
* Do not enclose dog(s) alone in any room.
* Please be considerate and keep pet messes cleaned up, including fur accumulation, spillage from food & water bowls, drooling, dirty paws, etc.
* All dogs must be free of fleas and must be current on flea & tick treatment as well as shots.