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Pool
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Cottage at SaintPhilipSquare

Courtyard cottage. 3 ensuite bedrooms and parking and privacy

Our charming cottage allows you privacy that includes a lovely enclosed courtyard.
Featuring an open-concept living and dining area, this free standing home feels both spacious and cozy. The kitchen comes complete with stainless steel appliances and is fully stocked.
Each of the three bedrooms have queen beds. The three bathrooms are conveniently located near the bedrooms.
Live like a local in this private abode with a private outdoor garden, comfortable seating area and a private outdoor grill.

Offsite Adult Pool & Gym Access
We partner with an offsite resort called the Wonderer which is located in downtown Charleston, a short drive away. Our guests 25+ are able to visit the wonderer. There is a strict age policy, no one under 21 will be permitted (including the pool). Resort features : Olympic size pool (heated in winter) , Poolside Cabana (additional charge), Gym (classes at additional charge) , 2 bars , Restaurant , Private & Shared work space
*Disclaimer*
The Wonderer is a separate company. They reserve the right to alter availability due to events and no inconvenience credits with be given due to issues with the Wonderer. Availability is not guaranteed. We suggest booking in advance.

The entire property is available to guests. The courtyard is enclosed and private. There is one parking place dedicated to the property right in front of the cottage. The cottage is a stand alone, one story building so guests have complete privacy. However, Jamie’s office is next door if you need help.

Our office manager, Jamie, has her office on site and is very available for questions, luggage storage and other help. However, we don’t hover and give you as much privacy as you want.

Located just one block from King Street, St. Philip Square is a collection of 6 restored historic homes with a spacious shared courtyard and outdoor garden areas that span an entire city square block of downtown Charleston. 
 

We rate a 94 on the “walk score” which ranges from 0 to 100. Shops, restaurants and attractions are an easy walk. The routes north to Sullivans Island and Isle of Palms and south to Kiawah and Seabrook and Wadmalaw Islands or Drayton Hall and Middleton Place Plantation are easily accessed if you have a car. We guarantee one parking place right in front of the cottage. However bike taxis and Uber are a quick call away and city transportation is nearby.
SHORT TERM VACATION RENTAL LEASE FOR PROPERTY SELECTED ON SITE DATE OF LEASE: _ _Date specified on site____ TENANT: ____Name specified on site___ TENANT ADDRESS & ____As listed on site. _Please email address if address not listed on site_______ PHONE OWNER: William Bennett MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 1231 CHARLESTON, SC 29402 PROPERTY ADDRESS: Address of selected home on site LEASE TERM: COMMENCING “date chosen on site”, AT 4 pm ENDING “date chosen on site”, AT 10am RENT AMOUNT: $ On Site TAX, CLEANING LINEN: $ On Site SECURITY DEPOSIT: $ On Site TOTAL DUE: $ On Site On Site LEASE IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. PETS/SMOKING: No pets or smoking are allowed in the leased premises. If there is any evidence of either inside the property, your security deposit will be completely forfeited. If the forfeiture of the security deposit is insufficient to pay for any damage caused by pets or smoking, then you may also be liable for any additional damages. If property is listed as pet friendly, you must have permission for pet and leave pet deposit as stated on site. 2. MINORS: Tenant affirms that he/she is an adult over the age of 24 for most rentals but 30 for 467877 South Battery Property, 1994548 Rockville (Wadmalaw) Property, or 1994549 Lake Summit property and that the leased premises will not be occupied by minors without the direct supervision of Tenant. 3. OCCUPANCY: The maximum number of persons, including children, at all times is limited to listing. Your reservation is subject to immediate cancellation and/or additional charge at the option of the Owner if you have brought more guests than max listed. 4. CARE OF PROPERTY: Tenant agrees to return premises to Owner upon the expiration of this lease in as clean and good condition as reasonable use will permit, and to repair, replace or pay for any breakage or damage done by Tenant and/or his guests. 5. NO ADDITIONS: No fixtures or appliances shall be installed without the prior written consent of Owner. 6. REPAIRS/INSPECTION: Owner or Owner’s agents shall have access to the leased premises to make necessary repairs. Owner will use its best efforts to provide reasonable notice of any such access. 7. REPAIR REFUNDS: Appliances and amenities are not guaranteed, and refunds will not be given due to breakdown. Repairs will be made by the Owner as soon as practical. 8. SIGHT UNSEEN RENTALS: Tenant should make every effort to pre-inspect the property before executing Lease. Otherwise, Tenant acknowledges and agrees to accept the property in its condition upon commencement of the Lease sight unseen. Pictures on VRBO taken within 8 months or no changes have been made and depicted as picture. 9. LINEN: Owner shall furnish blankets, linens and towels which Tenant shall not remove from the leased premises. 10. RENTABILITY: If the leased premises is destroyed by fire or acts of God so as to be unfit for occupancy either prior to or during the term of the lease, the Owner shall return any prorated share of unused time that may have been paid in advance. The lease shall not terminate as a result of cosmetic or inoperable non-essential appliances. 11. SUBLETTING: The Tenant shall not be permitted to sublet or assign this lease agreement without the written consent of the Owner. 12. DEFAULT: Any default by the Tenant under the terms and conditions of this lease, including but not limited to the failure to pay rent, shall result in the termination of this lease at the option of the Owner and the premises must be vacated immediately with no refund to Tenant. If damage has been done to the leased premises in an amount in excess of any rent or security deposit paid, Tenant shall also be liable for any such damage. 13. CANCELLATION: All cancellations will first fall in policy as set by site. If not within those dates, all requests by the Tenant to cancel this lease must be made in writing. Upon notice of a desire to cancel, Owner shall use its best efforts to re-rent the leased premises. All pre-paid rents or deposits shall be held by Owner until the leased premises are re-rented at the full rental price. If the property is re-rented for the full rental amount, Tenant shall receive a refund of all pre-paid rents or deposits. If the property rents for less then the full rental amount, Tenant shall receive a refund of all pre-paid rents and deposits, less the difference between Tenant’s rental amount of the new rental amount. Prices are not lowered until we are a couple weeks out, at which time, we try to lower the price to allow for better chance to rent and to allow some sort of refund. 14. ACCEPTANCE: This lease must be agreed to which means, by booking, you agree to the terms and conditions of this lease. 15. SECURITY DEPOSIT: The security deposit should be considered with total rent due when considering deposit due. Deposit will be refunded by Owner and released to the Tenant after the property has been inspected and in accordance with applicable law UNLESS THE OWNER PROVIDES TENANT WITH WRITTEN NOTICE OF DAMAGE OR OTHER REASONS TO WITHHOLD A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT WITHIN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS OF THE LEASE TERMINATION DATE. The security deposit shall not be deemed a limit on Tenant’s liability to Owner for any damage to the premises or otherwise. 16. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS: Do not leave food of any kind outside. For safety reasons, do not sit or lean on the 2nd or 3rd floor piazza railings. Supervise children at all times while on the piazzas. Tenant and his/her guests assume all liability when occupying the piazzas. Please leave doors and windows closed whenever possible due to habitual insects and flying bugs. Any items for use with property should be listed on the site and may need a liability waiver, so waiver must be signed before use of any item on property like kayaks or water items if listed with property. 17.

Property manager

Jamie Molony

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1097.9 sq ft (102 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

325181

About the neighborhood

Map
Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Charleston City Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 10 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Provisions - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Uptown Social - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Prohibition - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Darling Oyster Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ordinary - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage at SaintPhilipSquare pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage at SaintPhilipSquare?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage at SaintPhilipSquare?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage at SaintPhilipSquare located?

Located in Downtown Charleston, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Upper King Design District and College of Charleston. Medical University of South Carolina and South Carolina Aquarium are also within 1 mi (2 km).

The Cottage at SaintPhilipSquare Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charleston Charmer
Wonderful location and top notch amenities !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Barb K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty good.
House is in a great location. Unfortunately, The keypad didn’t work and we needed to request an extra key-which they responded to quickly. The house was well equipped and comfortable for 5 girlfriends. Unfortunately, the House had a strong musty moldy smell. I’m very sensitive to that so for that reason I wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming place
Well appointed, clean, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Duane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Service
The properties at St. Philip Square are in a fantastic location with easy access to restaurants and shops. It is also only a short walk to DASH bus stops. The units all appear to have been very recently remodeled and all share access to a beautiful outdoor space with plenty of seating areas for multiple groups to enjoy at the same time. The unit we stayed in was very clean and comfortable. We also were impressed by Jamie's communication and responsiveness. Everything we needed to know was shared in advance and when we did have a question, we received an immediate and accommodating response.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This property was amazing! Loved the outdoor patio and the closeness of everything we needed! And the Brew Works!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

Review
Location and description was great. Communication and information was great. Issue was mold in bathroom and floor was dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in town home
Couldn’t ask for anything more. House is clean and nicely furnished and location is just close enough to everything without being in the frenzy of the main activity. Parking spot is nice but was able to walk almost everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer b., Louisville, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location comfortable property
This is exactly as portrayed on the listing. Very walkable to everything. We barely moved our car the entire week. Off site parking for more than 1 car. Convenient to coffee shop and all dining shopping on Kings St.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn C., Annapolis, Md.

Liked: Cleanliness
CofC FAMILY WEEKEND
I will definitely be back to this property to stay for all of our College of Charleston visits. The 3 bedrooms were perfect and the walk to everywhere was just right. Great restaurants and shops nearby. Check-in was the easiest ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charleston home
We had a lovely stay at the home on St. Philip Square. It is well located, clean and compact. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
As described within walking distance of everything. Great property manager in Jamie
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dru H., Katy, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Wonderful location, fantastic beds/bedding, and the perfect place to take in all that Charleston has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charleston Escape
House was perfect for base location for wandering around downtown Coffee shop bakery and sandwich shop just around the corner Courtyard was awesome and relaxing Private off streets parking!!!! Would rent again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charleston Vacation
The location was great, close to King Street and walking distance to the attractions in the area. The outdoor sitting area was wonderful to enjoy the evening together with the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

cathy h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place and convenient location
The house was just as pictured. The location was super convenient. The house was comfortable and clean. We loved the outdoor patio/courtyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The Cottage was perfect for us. Enough room to move around, plenty of kitchen and bath supplies. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment was spotty wireless and internet access. It very much complicated work access for a couple of us.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage @St Philip
One of our very favorite places to stay in Charleston! Love the enclosed courtyard!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne K., Tennessee Valley

Liked: Cleanliness
Charleston cottage charmer!
The Cottage at St. Philip Square is ideally located off of shopping on King Street near other well maintained Vrbo properties. The fenced-in front brick patio/courtyard was our favorite spot to enjoy morning coffee and dine outside. Perfectly sized home for our family of four traveling together. Comfortable beds, fully equipped kitchen, full sized washer and dryer very convenient. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness
July Weekday Trip
We had a wonderful short stay. Location is great, in walking distance to everything and parking is right there. The house is well equipped and had everything we could ask for. Thank you for a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty and Comfortable Cottage in Charleston
Wonderful accommodations in a great location. We could not ask for better!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Stayed for graduation and the house was a perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
sheer perfection
This darling, immaculate, aesthetically appealing, nicely landscaped cottage was the perfect choice for our stay. The owner thought of absolutely everything a guest might need, and was very generous with her amenities. Everything in the cottage was of high quality. The decor--both the color scheme and the furnishings--made for a most comfortable visit. The shaded lot meant that sitting outside in the courtyard did not require slathering up with sun lotion. We loved that the DASH bus stop was a short walk away. We loved that plenty of things were a short walk away. The dedicated parking spot in the driveway gave us peace of mind for parking the one car that we had (belonging to the other couple who stayed with us). I would not hesitate to stay here on a future visit. I would not even look for other properties. This would be my one and only choice. We felt so welcome and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023