Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

9.6

Outstanding(139 Reviews)

Cottage in James Island, SC

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this cottage rental

Completely renovated in January 2022, Highland Cottage offers the perfect location in laid-back James Island, a suburb of Downtown Charleston. Ideally located 4 miles from Historic Downtown Charleston and 7 miles from Folly Beach. The cottage is equipped with a full-service kitchen with brand new appliances, Rinnai gas hot-water heater and outdoor grill. Within a one-block easy walk, you have access to many restaurants and one block from Starbucks. We are also only 1 block away from the closest public bus stop with access to Downtown Charleston. Beach chairs and a cooler are onsite and available to our guests. Great affordable option for visiting Charleston.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of James Island, SC

Nearby attractions

The Battery

4.8 mi

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

5.7 mi

Fort Sumter National Monument

8.6 mi

Pineapple Fountain

5.7 mi

££££

Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach

££££

9.6

Outstanding(139 Reviews)

Cottage in James Island, SC

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of James Island, SC

Nearby attractions

The Battery

4.8 mi

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

5.7 mi

Fort Sumter National Monument

8.6 mi

Pineapple Fountain

5.7 mi

Reviews

9.6

Outstanding(139 Reviews)

10.0

Sep 2024

The location of the apartment was excellent. Grocery stores and restaurants are in close proximity. The dwelling itself was perfect, and I would stay here again!

10.0

Jul 2024

Our family had an excellent stay at this location. Close to everything and tucked away in a nice spot. Everything was clean and welcoming for us. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to be back again!

10.0

Jul 2024

The house is in a great location that made exploring the area really easy. The extra beach chairs, towels, and cooler wound up being a real big help. It was one of those thoughtful things that really made our stay excellent.

10.0

Jun 2024

Son lives on Folly and this place was very convenient to him and all we wanted to do. Very clean and comfortable

10.0

Jun 2024

My boyfriend and I planned this trip to the beach with the intentions on being in a location that would allow for easy access to multiple beaches and locations throughout Charleston. The location was perfect and allowed for us to explore not only Folly beach (just a short 12 minute drive), but Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, and Kiawah. The place itself was cute, clean, and well maintained. One of our favorite amenities was the grill and the fire pit. The kitchen had everything we needed from a blender, to dishes and plates. The beach chairs and cooler was a plus. Being able to rinse our items off after the beach with the outside shower and hose was also awesome. I would highly recommend this place for couples or a family. I would definitely return. The 2 bathrooms and 2 bedrooms allow for privacy and space. This also ended up being (to my surprise) my engagement trip so our wonderful experience at the property just make my week perfect!!!

10.0

Jun 2024

This place was perfect for us. Seemed very roomy and we enjoyed the outside eating area. The location made it easy to get into town.

10.0

Jun 2024

We really enjoyed our stay at this comfortable cottage in its quiet & well situated neighborhood. We were close to the beaches & downtown Charleston. The restaurants, Martin’s & Gillies were very good & in walking distance. This house was clean & well stocked with everything you need for a great vacation. Our only issue was the television & if you’re used to streaming your programs it won’t be an issue. We highly recommend this cozy little place.

10.0

May 2024

Firstly to say how helpful,kind and friendly Kit is. She really goes out of her way to ensure you have the best experience possible. The property is in an ideal location with easy access to Charleston and Folly beach - although would definitely recommend you have a car. The neighbourhood is quiet and lovely , and there's a reasonable bar and restaurant at the top of the road. The accommodation was good, clean, comfortable, well stocked. There are even beach chairs and umbrella provided. That's in addition to the tandem, although we didn't test that out !! Would happily stay here again, and highly recommend.

10.0

Mar 2024

The property is newly renovated; it is lovely and welcoming inside. I did not have a chance to enjoy the outdoor seating, although it looked very nice. The bedrooms and bathrooms are very clean and comfortable. The kitchen is stocked with amenities; the dining/living room area has a great tv. The heating units work very well and are quiet. The house is well lit inside and out. We made our way to the bus every morning; it was an easy trip downtown. Kit really went above and beyond. She checked in with me both before and after I arrived. When she heard I did not have a car, she graciously gave me a lift to and from the grocery! That was a great help. I will definitely consider staying at one of her properties on future visits to the area. I gave location 4 stars because the main road nearby is really not walkable - although the bus (and a nice bbq restaurant) is close by. With a car, I would give it 5 stars.

6.0

Nov 2023

We’ve stayed in many rental condos & homes. We don’t like to leave negative reviews because we don’t want to hurt feelings or ratings. But we personally use other’s reviews for decisions. My husband & I spend too much time & money on vacations to waste either. This is a duplex, which is not indicated in the listing. It wasn’t a problem for us, but it might be a deciding factor for others. The unit smells musty. The owner said it was because the heat must have been turned on the first time this season. However, each day we left and came back (within a week), it still smelled musty. The floors looked clean, but left the bottom of our socks black. There is one small tv in the den, none in bedrooms. All of the kitchen cabinets were low, which meant we had to bend over constantly to reach cookware and dinnerware. With a bad back, that was limiting. Each bed is full size, kinda small for 2 adults. The unit is centrally located to the beach and Charleston. The washer/dryer are nice. Beach chairs (straps broken) & towels were useful. Judy, the handy-woman, is very helpful. It’s a fairly quiet neighborhood. Folly beach is about 6 miles away. Attention ALL VRBO landlords, We pay a cleaning fee. Therefore, we no longer will remove or wash bed linens when we leave, especially at 4 AM to catch a flight. Nor will we haul the trash cans to the curb & back. We’re on vacation. The cost was reasonable, but for the musty odor, we won’t be back.

10.0

Nov 2023

This location is in a safe, quiet neighborhood. Wonderful BBQ restaurant in the back door. Wood for fire pit outside. Quick drive to Charleston or folly beach. Kit is wonderful to deal with. We really enjoyed our stay here.

10.0

Oct 2023

This is a great place to stay, but you really need a car if you want to get around Charleston. It's about a 15 minute drive to the historic part. The place is great - 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Pretty quiet area. They have everything for a nice stay. Clean and well- maintained.

10.0

Oct 2023

This place met all of our needs from the location to all of our activities. The kitchen is will stocked with appliances and even comes with outdoor grill and a fire pit if you choose to use it. The beds are very nice. All in all you couldn't ask for a better place to stay.

10.0

Aug 2023

This property was situated so well for us to be up to 25 minutes away from all activites in and around Charleston. The property was very clean and quiet.

8.0

Aug 2023

My property manager was very good with getting back in contact with me quickly whenever i needed to ask something

10.0

Jul 2023

Great place had everything you could possibly need. Excellent location

10.0

Jul 2023

Overall, everything is perfect 👍 there…

10.0

Jun 2023

We enjoyed our stay at Highland Cottage. The location was great. Everything was very clean. We enjoyed the fire pit outside Directions and instructions were easy to follow and communication with Kit was excellent

10.0

Jun 2023

The place was easy to find, super clean and welcoming. I wish we would have had time to go to Folly Beach. It was a quick trip. If I had to come to the area I would stay again. Having 2 bathrooms was great for privacy with 2 couples.

10.0

Jun 2023

Very accommodating management and a beautiful rental.

10.0

Jun 2023

Very clean and comfortable property. Bed was comfortable (very important to me). House is located in a great area, close to Folly Beach and easy driving distance to Charleston proper. I would definitely stay here again.

10.0

Jun 2023

We enjoyed staying here, the drive was short to the beach and downtown Charleston. The location was near many restaurants and stores, but was in a quiet neighborhood. Would stay again for sure!

10.0

Jun 2023

Before booking the Highland Cottage, I read every review. Our stay exceeded all expectations: 1) perfect location smack dab in between downtown and Folly Beach; 2) conveniently near Walgreens, Walmart, and several amazing restaurants; 3) clean; 4) stocked with full size shampoo, body wash, sun screen, bottled water, ice machine, full kitchen, games, extension cords; 5) the outdoor area has a functional shower, fire pit, dining table, and kids picnic table--in a shaded area-- AS WELL AS a grill, bikes, ice chest, and 4 beach chairs; 6) a pack n play and high chair were available and functional for the 7 month old with us; 7) well lit at night time; 8) every detail is taken care of---washing powder, plastic baggies, bath towels, beach towels, dishes, glasses,and microwave. I WOULD STAY here again in a heartbeat!! One suggestion if you plan to use the pack n play, bring a crib sheet as the mattress is well used! Thank you, Kit, for providing an amazing home away from home!

10.0

Jun 2023

We stayed june 2-7 and had a wonderful time. Very clean, had everything we could think of and more. The area was so quiet and we enjoyed sitting on back porch watching squirrels and easy walk to some restaurants. I highly recommend.

10.0

May 2023

Everything about this place was excellent. The very convenient location, comfortable beds, the back deck and well kept property made for a great stay. We even tried out the tandem bike riding back to the nearby Dock Street park!

10.0

May 2023

close to downtown and Folly Beach ,host easy to reach with and helpful in suggestion of eateries and attractions to visit ! . Nice back deck great for AM coffee. Would definitely stay here again !!

10.0

May 2023

Very comfortable and enjoyable. Very good local food within walking distance. Owner was very responsive and friendly.

10.0

Apr 2023

Beautiful home with everything you need! Great location & outdoor seating area to enjoy the weather. Thank you for sharing your home!

10.0

Apr 2023

It’s in a perfect location. The home itself is very very nice. It is private love the patio and it was very easy to get to Folly Beach. We also had a boat and it was very nice and roomy and the host was amazing.

10.0

Apr 2023

We really enjoyed this place. It was very clean and updated with nice furnishings. The location was great for visiting both Folly Beach and Charleston. Would highly recommend!

10.0

Apr 2023

Great property to get away and either relax or do the tourist things in Charleston! House very comfortable for 4 adults!!!

6.0

Apr 2023

Location was absolutely wonderful. It was a short drive to anywhere we wanted to visit. Kit was great an has a beautiful place. Very comfortable and inviting. Would definitely stay at this location again.

10.0

Apr 2023

GREAT PLACE FOR 4 ADULTS.. WELL EQUIPPED KITCHEN. NICE DECK AND OUTDOOR SEATING AREA. WE REALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY.

10.0

Mar 2023

As advertised. Nice spot. Clean. Easy get away.

10.0

Mar 2023

House was charming and was easy to get downtown area.

10.0

Jan 2023

Short drive to downtown. Very comfortable accomodations

10.0

Jan 2023

Exactly as advertised - current, updated design and floor plan. @ bedrooms and 2 full baths is a huge plus. Easy to communicate with and very responsive property manager

10.0

Dec 2022

Home was in a great location for everything. Clean and very cozy. We, very much, enjoyed our stay!

8.0

Dec 2022

Just a nice little place in the right area for us. Really well maintained and perfect for two or three.

10.0

Nov 2022

We enjoyed it

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in James Island?

The average price for a rental in James Island is £202 per night. This rental is £62 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Cottage in James Island, SC

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of James Island, SC

Nearby attractions

Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach

Cottage in James Island, SC

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of James Island, SC

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in James Island?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Newly Renovated close to Downtown & Folly Beach?

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