Sadly, this is my first negative review of a vacation rental. However, others should be aware of the following. Upon entering our rental, we were shocked by the musty odor. During our 5 night stay, we ran the dehumidifier the entire time, emptying the full container of water twice a day. The dehumidifier filter was filthy, so my husband cleaned it. As our stay progressed, the air quality improved. Since I am sensitive to musty odors, I stayed out of the rental as much as possible. There were numerous other reasons for not recommending this rental, including dirty, uncomfortable furniture, dangerous staircase, dirty utensil drawer, etc. I do not understand how this property received so many ratings of 4 and 5. On the positive, this was a wonderful location. In addition, the rental included an enjoyable courtyard, which is where we spent our time when we were not sightseeing.

Great convenient property to battery and historical area within eddy walking distance.

The Middleton’s are wonderful hosts. We checked in early and Mrs Middleton had muffins, fruit and a bottle of wine waiting for us. Our accommodations were fantastic. A part of history. The king size bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed our wine in the courtyard. Also, we were right in the middle of everything but it was still quiet. And the off street parking was an added bonus. We loved our stay and our hosts!

We truly enjoyed our stay in this historic spot. The Middletons were delightful hosts and were happy to make sure we were well taken care of! Southern hospitality for sure! We were very interested in hearing the history of the property from Mr. Middleton. The location was perfect!!! Walking distance to everything. The free parking was also very convenient.

We enjoyed our stay in this kitchen quarter building and time in the courtyard as much as our walks through Charleston. It is part of the history. The location is excellent.

Had a nice stay. If weather was warmer would have spent more time on beautiful terrace. Bed was very comfortable. Also nice to have table and chairs to eat and work on. Hosts were very plesant and helpful. Lovely, quiet neighborhood, steps from free shuttle and broad street.

Just as quaint and cozy as we had expected! A wonderful place to visit, wife thoroughly enjoyed it! Look forward to next visit to Charleston!

Beautiful setting and courtyard. Clean. Easy check-in and check-out. Great location for seeing the historic neighborhood

There is no better place to stay South of Broad if you're wanting to explore the city on foot, which I also highly recommend. This place is full of charm and history! It will make your stay so memorable, and Philip and Judy are extremely nice and accommodating. Will be returning!

A true walk back into Charleston history.

Everything I could have wished for in visiting Charleston! Beautiful “kitchen house” in a quiet, sweet backyard with privacy but also direct access to our hosts. Gas fireplace, cute kitchen, oozing history and interest. Everything was walkable so we never had to used our car. Could not have found a better place to stay!

We had a wonderful time in Charleston. The historic kitchen house we stayed in was exactly what we expected! Mr and Mrs Middleton were very kind and helpful with any questions we had. Dinner recommendation was so good! The location couldn’t have been more perfect! We were able to walk all over and take in the town!

Everything you need for a comfortable stay in a historical building. Great location and hospitality.

Great little cottage - private, cozy. We loved the private garden and fountain especially at night with the lights. Beautiful street to walk down and within walking distance to several restaurants. Felt lucky to find this place.

Great spot for a short stay in a magnificent city

It was great to stay in a little part of the past. The kitchen house had all that a couple could ask for and was a short walk from everything. Thank you to the Middletons for sharing such an interesting and beautiful part of our Nation's history with the rest of us!

This was a perfect spot for our weekend Charleston getaway! The location is ideal for anyone wanting to explore downtown Charleston on foot, and the parking accomodations were a huge plus! We have always been captivated by the rich history of Charleston and this cozy cottage was a great way to experience it first hand. The owners have done a great job of preserving the history, while bringing you modern comforts with their personal touches. We were a little concerned that due to its historical nature the extreme heat might be a factor but we were pleasantly suprised at how cool the cottage stayed. The hospitality of Philip and Judy was charming and helped to make this an absolutely lovely trip for us!

The Middleton’s were very receptive and relational. The location was perfect for walking to all the areas we wanted to visit. The history of the location and its ambiance was delightful. It was perfect for our stay

We had a wonderful time staying at Philip and Judy’s historic kitchen cottage. They were both such gracious hosts and the location was perfect. We walked everywhere. The history and charm of the cottage was lovely! Thank you for sharing your cottage with us :) Brian & Amy from Milwaukee

Lovely location, quaint historic home.

You are in the middle of the historic district of Charleston. Close enough to walk to most everything, including Aquarium, restaurants, shopping, parks. Small but quaint setting from 1730's. Not all the creature comforts you may be used to and small, but still fine for a couple.

This property could not have been better if you are planning a visit to downtown. Perfect location. This property was great for 2 people. We enjoyed our 3 1/2 days very much. We did rent a car and drove around a lot taking in all the beautiful sights. I would highly recommend this house.

Great location to explore historic Charleston. Note - bedroom is on 2nd floor of historic dependency and could be challenging for some - but great opportunity to stay in former 1700 era kitchen with a perfect Charleston location - with parking! Hosts could not be nicer!

Historic renovated kitchen house with a lot of charm. Courtyard is wonderful with shade and fountain. Great place to read or have breakfast or a drink. Hosts were great, similar to a B n B with muffins, fruit in your room. Location is superb.

Definitely a must if you are looking for a unique stay in this charming town. Amazing location.

What a beautiful place to stay and what gracious hosts.

Perfect location and cozy, historic setting.

Like staying in a small English cottage in a perfect location in Charleston for walking to everything. Would have given it 5 stars but the narrow and steep circular staircase for inside access to the second floor is tricky but we knew this already from pics and other reviews. Bathroom shower could also use some upgrading but appreciated the size of the bathroom.

We had a lovely visit in beautiful Charleston. Phillip and Judy were gracious hosts. We truly enjoyed the historic nature of the property and the location close to everything. If walls could talk!! We will be back!

This was the perfect location for our time in Charleston. Loved the historic location and feel - away from the noise and crowds but close enough to walk to everywhere we wanted to go. The cottage was exactly as described and pictured. Judy and Phillip are such gracious hosts. We appreciated the breakfast goodies and bottle of wine. The courtyard was a beautiful, relaxing place to enjoy a glass of wine in the afternoon sun. We hope to be able to visit and stay here again soon!

Like visiting an old friend. I always wondered what was behind those gates on Church St. Now I know.

We had a wonderful stay. Location is perfect, right downtown in a quiet area. The kitchen house was great, plenty of space for just the two of us. Judy left extras for us, fruit-muffins-cereal. Very thoughtful. Would definitely stay here again!