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Southern Sophistication at Hickory

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Bar (on property)
Mid-century - coastal decor
Dining room to host 4 people
Lux Coastal Master
Smart Lock system

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Ladson, SC
  • Place, Oakbrook Nature Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cinemark Summerville
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nexton Square
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Southern Sophistication at Hickory

Southern Sophistication at Hickory, is a hidden gem. This beautiful, mid-century coastal designed townhouse is an intimate southern charm with a singular calling: to make you feel at home. It will captivate you with an experience akin to visiting the gracious Charleston home of a charming Southern friend. Southern Sophistication at Hickory is the perfect escape to experience true southern hospitality and charm.

Poised to be one of Charleston’s best -kept secrets, Southern Sophistication at Hickory is situated centrally to Charleston and Summerville. This two bedroom townhouse is designed for guests who prefer the added privacy of a separate entrance. This is a great place to get away and enjoy what Charleston or Summerville has to offer. It is ideal for a family vacation, business, anniversary or simply R&R!
We are:
2 minutes from Daimler Mercedes-Benz,
13 minutes from the Airport,
12 minutes from Boeing,
12 minutes from North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center,
20 minutes to Downtown Charleston,
35 minutes to the Folly Beach, and
40 minutes Isle of Palm and Dunes Island.
Guests from all backgrounds are welcome

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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 # 9459629
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

About the area

Ladson

Ladson is home to this apartment. Cinemark Summerville and Golf Club at Wescott Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center and Gahagan Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Accent On Wine and North Charleston Athletic Center.
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Ladson, SC

What's nearby

  • Oakbrook Nature Trail - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Cinemark Summerville - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Nexton Square - 11 min drive - 16.6 km
  • North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center - 18 min drive - 28.1 km
  • College of Charleston - 26 min drive - 40.7 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 20 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eggs Up Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Agaves Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sophistication at Hickory have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Southern Sophistication at Hickory pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Southern Sophistication at Hickory?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Southern Sophistication at Hickory?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Sophistication at Hickory?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southern Sophistication at Hickory located?

Situated in Ladson, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Oakbrook Nature Trail, MUSC Health Springview Family Medicine and Summerville Hospital. Cinemark Summerville and Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merry N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was clean, everything worked, and Shawn was easy to reach when we had questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

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

Great stay

Place was clean and centralized to a lot of great tourist spots, restaurants , and activities. Truly happy with my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tristen R.

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

Great stay, very clean

Lovely condo within driving distance to Charleston. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful except the internet. Overall it was a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

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

Relaxing

It was a very cozy and relaxing stay. It was perfect home to come home to after spending all day at the ocean or walking around downtown Charleston. Thank you for the Southern hospitality
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody M.

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

Perfect birthday getaway!!

We loved our stay!!! Such a cute, cozy, and clean townhouse in a very convenient location! Shawn was very nice and did a whole little birthday set up for one of our members. It included wine, cards, candy, and a beautiful dessert danish. Would absolutely loved to stay here if I’m in the area again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adria H.

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

Comfy townhouse

The townhouse was nicely decorated, comfy and quiet.The home had everything we needed to make a meal and make us feel like a home away from home The owner was very nice and responded quickly to my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly F.

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

Cute House

Nice stay, clean, nicely decorated. Beds comfortable but small. Was told they were Queen beds but seemed like doubles.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Clean and comfortable!

The property was very clean and comfortable. Disappointed that the listing boasts a pool only to discover that the pool was not available to guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

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

Beautiful and comfortable home

This townhome was very convenient for us while visiting for our Navy sailor's Power School graduation. It was very cool and comfortable for our July stay. The property manager was very accomidating and answered any questions or concerns in a timely manner. We will definitely use this property again for any future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

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

Annual Family Road Trip

This was the last stop on our family road trip. Shawn's place felt like home. He responded quickly to our texts and questions. Neighbors were friendly and area quiet.Community pool was not in great condition, however besides that it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy O.

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

Southern Sophistication

We had a great girls trip and this rental was perfect! It was close to downtown Charleston. The condo was very comfortable & cozy and had everything we needed. Shawn was a great host and easy to get ahold of for any questions. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you Shawn for hosting a wonderful trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris M.

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

Stay

Location was great. The shower needs some work. Dishwasher needs fixed it sucked washing dishes on vacation. Over all it was a great stay besides that.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Latoasha M.

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

Somewhat Uncomfortable

They stay was great until my daughter and myself felt very uncomfortable on the last day..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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

Girls Trip

Overall the place was nice! The kitchen lacked some things and the shower was difficult to turn off the entire way and started to drip. The host was super easy to contact and was very responsive! If I could change anything it would be possibly queen beds in the bedrooms. It suited us for what we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott C.

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

Nice town home

Overall the stay was nice. The place was very clean and well kept. The beds were okay but they would sink in the middle. The kitchen was minimally atocked with dishes and utensils. Fortunately is was just my wife and myself and we visited family at their rentals. The washer and dryer are in the club house not actually in the unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My youngest and I travelled from Florida to help her older sister to move to the area and get settled. We arrived a little later than planned but Shawn left the lights on for us. It was so nice to have such a cozy, comfortable, and cute place to stay. We were able to take a break from unpacking and invite her to "our place", cook her favorite meal in a well stocked kitchen, and send her home with leftovers. We had a wonderful time and could not be more pleased with our stay. Thank you for the hospitality!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Mike

Shawn was great unit was very nice and clean. The complex property was not kept up that great pool was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not as advertised

Upon entering we were pleased with the decor and furnishings. Knowing there were 4 adults staying for 8 days there was only one towel and washcloth for each person. The kitchen was missing essential supplies such as no potholders, measuring cups and had broken and chipped dishes. Dishwasher did not work which when zreafing other reviews
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Downey H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Somethings missing , somethings broken.....

Picture online was not the picture of the house. Dishwasher broken , dishes / glasses not cleaned. ( cost us money as we ate out more, didn't want to hand wash dishes on vacation). Blinds broken , baseboards need scrubbing. Owner was responsive to calls, home condition was disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ernestine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautifully Decorated

The furnishings in the townhouse were beautiful. There is no central AC on the second floor. There is a portable unit in one of the bedrooms, but the other bedroom was hot. The blinds in one of the bedrooms is broken and let in light at night. There’s no ice maker in the refrigerator which looks new. The dishwasher was out of order and the owner provided “paper plates, cups and forks!” There was no washer and dryer in the unit and the vanity in the full bathroom was uncomfortably low. I’m 5’10 and I could only see half of my face. There was a rug in one of bedrooms that curled up which is a fall waiting to happen. I understand this is an older home, but there was a mildew odor. I understand that area has had tons of rain recently due to the storm which may account for the smell. There’s no dressers, tables or luggage rack the bedrooms for clothes or even your suitcase. The unit needs maintenance, but the art and furnishings were top notch.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, communication
As others have said, the pool was unavailable for most of our stay. They said it was due to maintenance, although there was no work being done. We would not have rented this place if we'd known we could not use the pool. Also, there was no pool pass. The owner said he would drop off the pool pass, but only if we waited at the unit for him to bring it by. With the pool not open, we were out and about, so we got no pool pass. Luckily for us, the woman smoking like a chimney who sat at the pool and collected information let us stay at the pool the one morning it was open. Also, there was a cooler hooked up in one of the bedrooms. It had a big hose that went to the window, and it sat on the floor. It was very loud, and when the temperature was close to what the thermostat was set on, it would cycle on and off every few minutes, waking me up throughout the night. In addition, there was no such unit in the other bedroom, so we left the two doors open. But the cool air did not make it to the other room, so it was warm in there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Great location to Charleston

The condo is really nice and clean. It was quiet. Great location for accessing the many areas of interest in the Charleston area. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodney G.

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

Nice Place but Bad Communication Issues with Host

We had a good stay, but it was hard to communicate with Shawn, the host (even VRBO couldn't get through to owner after I contacted them for help). When I did speak to the owner, there was difficulty with his follow-through of what he said. I am a 60 plus year old Diabetic (and Disabled Veteran) and my doctor had changed my medication which caused me to over-book my reservation, when I realized it I reached out to the property manager (Shawn) for help, and to this day he (Shawn) never did what he said that he would do to help concerning my error on the reservation. So there is a trust issue here with Shawn. I am not trying to put this gentleman down, I am only telling the truth. There were other communication issues that I won't address here because I addressed them with Shawn, when I was finally able to reach him. For anyone who chooses to stay at this location (Ladson SC), just know that there may be a communication challenge with this host. The place was nice, but customer service should be a priority for all property managers with VRBO, and it was obvious to us that we were NOT a concern for Shawn because of the lack of follow-through. I hope that Shawn will be better to others than he was with us. My family and I will never stay at this property again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheila R. C.

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

Please change the shower mat

Everything was just perfect for our 3rd Sunday dinner with family and beach day. My parents thoroughly enjoyed their stay they didn't like the steps because they're over 60 but that's not anything you could fix. I only had 2 critiques and those are the blinds (some were broken) and to change the shower mat in the bathroom. The mat became slippery when wet. I loved the Johnathan Green prints and decor. Parking just out front for easy loading. Overall will stay again when visiting Charleston.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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