Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston

9.3

Outstanding(110 Reviews)

Docked boat in Charleston, SC

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this docked boat rental

Under new ownership as of May 2017. Located in the Heart of Charleston's Historic District, Southern Comfort is docked at the Charleston City Marina and less than 50 feet from our gated parking lot.

We are 3 blocks from the Historic Battery just past the Coast Guard Station, and six "city blocks" from Meeting Street and the Market Area.

From the magnificent architectural homes of the Battery, and the finest restaurants in the south, to the art and antique shops, Charleston is a place unlike any other.

PLEASE NOTE IT IS EXTREMELY EXPENSE TO MAINTAIN A BOAT SUCH AS THIS. Therefore the boat books for TWO people. There is an additional guest charge per person up to eight people after the first two. This makes the boat approachable for a couple as well as very economical for larger groups to enjoy the boat. Remember what your parents taught you.. if it’s to good to be true. It probably is. By booking the boat in this way it makes it reasonable for all parties involved. We love sharing out boating experience with people and try very hard to upkeep it. It’s a fantastic way to spend time in Charleston and a very unique experience that most people will not find anywhere else.
Capt. Dave.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Charleston, SC

Nearby attractions

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

2.8 mi

The Battery

1.5 mi

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

1.5 mi

Fort Sumter National Monument

4.9 mi

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Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston

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9.3

Outstanding(110 Reviews)

Docked boat in Charleston, SC

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this docked boat rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Charleston, SC

Nearby attractions

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

2.8 mi

The Battery

1.5 mi

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

1.5 mi

Fort Sumter National Monument

4.9 mi

Reviews

9.3

Outstanding(110 Reviews)

10.0

Jun 2024

We had a wonderful weekend on the Southern Comfort. Sitting on the fly bridge was so perfect that we did not to want to leave to go to downtown Charleston. Sleeping accommodations other than in the main bedroom are very cramped for people taller than 5’8”.

8.0

Jun 2024

Overall good.

10.0

Jun 2024

It’s a great experience! We enjoyed it thoroughly!

10.0

Apr 2024

Very nice overall.

8.0

Oct 2023

We are not sorry we had this experience on a lively yacht, but we would most likely not rebook. Booked for 6 adults - only had towels for 4. Only 2 coffee mugs available. Overall, the Southern Comfort provided us with a memorable experience we enjoyed.

10.0

Oct 2023

We stayed here for a wedding with a family of 4 (2 teens) and my parents. The boat is beautiful and what an experience to stay on a yacht!!!

10.0

Sep 2023

We had fun.

10.0

Aug 2023

Was great, had plenty of room and a great location.

10.0

Jul 2023

We loved out stay on the Southern Comfort. Great location close to downtown. Very good restaurant in the marina with a fun dive bar attached. The boat was very nice and spacious. Captain Dave was very responsive to all of my questions. Overall wonderful experience

10.0

Jul 2023

Our daughter has a really small wedding - seven people total!!! Renting this yacht was perfect for our needs. Easy in and to go places we needed to go. The wedding actually took place on the top deck right before sunset and was lovely. The furniture in the lounge area was very comfortable and there was room for all of us. If you rent this boat remember it is an older boat. The owner is working to repair that are worn or have been abused by other renters but they posed no problems. We loved staying on such a classic boat.

10.0

Jun 2023

Unique experience in a beautiful setting!

10.0

Jun 2023

Wonderful time aboard the Southern Comfort — thanks, Dave!

10.0

May 2023

Very nice to do something different!

10.0

May 2023

We did a girls getaway on Dave’s yacht. Our stay was absolutely perfect. Dave is a great host and was very attentive to all our needs. The yacht was clean and well-stocked. We all can’t thank you enough for going above and beyond to help make our trip unforgettable! Thank you so much, Linda, Karen, Scotta, Diane, Barb, and Joyce

10.0

Apr 2023

Easy to rent, perfect location and a great property manager!

10.0

Apr 2023

Unique experience adding to the overall charm of Charleston. Boat is really spacious and well appointed. Dave was a fantastic host - very responsive.

10.0

Apr 2023

We spent two nights on the yacht at the end of our Savannah/Charleston trip. We enjoyed the unique experience of staying on a yacht and found the Southern Comfort to be a clean, well-organized VRBO. We did not cook much, but the kitchen was larger and better appointed than we had anticipated. Instructions from Matthew were clear and helped us settle in to our brief experience of living on a boat. Our only difficulties were bunks too short for adult men and air conditioning that was difficult to keep at a comfortable temperature. We also found the cost of vehicle parking at the marina to be somewhat high. All in all, a fun end to our trip!

10.0

Apr 2023

Stayed here for a long weekend and the Cooper River Bridge Run. A unique and fun alternative to the usual rental.

10.0

Mar 2023

Our time here was wonderful and relaxing. Communication with Dave and his shipmate Matt at the marina was perfect. Do yourself a favor and try a unique experience like this!

10.0

Jan 2023

We had a great time aboard the Southern Comfort. Spacious and very clean - a must for us! We look forward to staying again in the future. Thank you, Captain Dave!!

10.0

Dec 2022

We wanted a unique vacation getaway and we got it! Staying on the Southern Comfort was amazing. We loved the boat! The boat was very roomy and spacious. Captain Dave was great and very helpful. Loved the city of Charleston and will definitely be back to stay.

10.0

Oct 2022

All went well, accommodations were as advertised and enjoyable.

10.0

Oct 2022

We loved Southern Comfort - the skybridge is a great place to relax, with beautiful views of City Marina. Easy walk to King/Meeting Street bars & restaurants. Very comfortable and safe. We enjoyed it very much. Highly recommend.

10.0

Sep 2022

Our party of 4 really enjoyed our stay on this boat!!

10.0

Sep 2022

great

10.0

Sep 2022

Absolutely love this older Hatteras, classic and beautiful! Captain Dave was awesome and very accommodating. We will be back!

8.0

Jul 2022

For the most part the accommodations were satisfactory. It’s a nice boat with plenty of room. Be prepared though as the property manager/captain is often nearby, which is good or bad depending on your preference. There are lots of rules and the rule book Does have a sarcastic tone. They should probably revise this. It’s quite unprofessional. We also had an issue with the electricity and A/C going out on the bottom half of the boat. We did use the hair dryer so perhaps that was why. The manager/captain responded quickly though to fix the problem. Overall would recommend, but be very sure to read all the details before booking.

10.0

Jul 2022

Great 75 birthday

Great 75 birthday

My wife and I greatly enjoyed our stay on the classic Hatteras yacht Southern Comfort.. It was part of my 75th birthday present and was totally enjoyable. Captain Dave was very helpful with acclimating us to the yacht. We will be staying on Southern Comfort again next year as we make our journey from Florida to Cape Cod. Harold

10.0

Jul 2022

Great Birthday Celebration

Great Birthday Celebration

What a fun and unique experience! This yacht is very spacious and has everything you need (the only thing missing was coffee) to make great memories. What a relaxing time sitting on the top deck enjoying the views. We had a great time!

10.0

Jun 2022

Great stay

Great stay

The yacht was perfect for our weekend stay. It was in the marina where we docked our boat. We fished all day and the location was good for us. Yacht was very nice. Had everything we needed. Had plenty of hot water. Captain Dave was great. Would highly recommend.

10.0

Jun 2022

Loved our mini staycation.

Loved our mini staycation.

We had an amazing time on Comfort. My only regret is not booking longer. The marina was nice and the stores nearby were easy to get to and friendly. I would recommend to any that appreciate a little different vacation and something above regular rentals.

4.0

Jun 2022

A huge disappointment in many ways ...

A huge disappointment in many ways ...

Not clean. The boat was worn in areas that should have been kept up. The owner Captain Dave had not provided full disclosure of what he was expecting prior to booking. When we arrived we were instructed, by him, to " read the White Book" located on the boat. This book was filled with mean spirited ways to undermine and humiliate guests. AND, we are boaters and know how to act, what to do, when to 'flush', etc. If you are thinking about this boat for a fun get away, as Capt. Dave would say in the White Book, " Don't Even Think About It".

10.0

May 2022

All Aboard

All Aboard

Family and friends in town for a college graduation. The boat provided a great way for us to be together.

10.0

May 2022

Yacht trip

Yacht trip

Yacht was as advertised and an excellent change up from the normal hotel stays.

8.0

May 2022

Unique stay in Charleston!

Unique stay in Charleston!

This was an experience staying on a yacht. Owner, Captain Dave was very responsive and hilarious. The yacht has everything you need, plenty of room and you can’t beat the view of the harbor whether coffee in the morning or wine at night. It is close to downtown but not close enough to walk there. You feel quite fancy staying on a yacht. It was a wonderful, unique experience. A few FYIs though….you cannot bring a large cooler onboard and if you have a larger than carryon suitcase, you can’t take it to your stateroom. It won’t fit down the hallways. Other than that, it was a blast!

8.0

Apr 2022

yacht

yacht

Great place to stay right downtown and on the water.

10.0

Apr 2022

Life On The Harbor

Life On The Harbor

What a great way to experience Charleston! Sunrise and sunset on the Ashley River, well-appointed amenities, slip location next to the channel with the boats coming in and out. Captain Dave was able to let us check in a little early so we could meet friends in the city. We'll be back next year.

10.0

Apr 2022

Dirty 30 on the water

Dirty 30 on the water

A two day stay for my wife’s 30th birthday party did not disappoint. What an amazing experience. The boat was huge and had everything you needed. Lots of rules but I completely understand with the amount of labor to keep these boats up and running. Beautiful location with privacy and amazing views. The boat is older so expect some wear and tear but it won’t ruin the trip .

10.0

Oct 2021

It's a Yacht!

It's a Yacht!

Well worn in places but it didn't matter. Being on a Yacht in the harbor was a special experience. Enjoy your favorite cocktail at night on the top deck and feel like you're on top of the world.

2.0

Aug 2021

The rental was double booked so we were homeless

The rental was double booked so we were homeless

We reserved this property over two months prior to our arrival date. Our initial and final deposits we accepted and charged to my credit card. When I checked our reservation the day before our arrival, check-in procedures were posted to my reservation. However, when we arrived, I called the owner per the check-in procedures and he claimed he did not know we had a reservation and that another group were already renting the boat. The owner called VRBO and within 30 minutes I received an email that our deposits would be refunded. Which is great, HOWEVER, we had boated 5 hours down the cooper river to Charleston and had no place to stay and no vehicle other than our boat. I also received and email that we were own our own to find lodging, it was after 6 pm at this point. There were four couples in our group and all the hotels near the marina were significantly higher than the rental. I expressed all these issues to the rental owner. He said he would call a friend, with a hotel in Charleston, about getting us rooms at a discount rate. The friend never called back so we ended up getting the closest hotel to the marina as it was getting late and we had no vehicles. The owner then told us he would reach out to his friend about the second night since we were paying an astronomical amount for the rooms. He did not offer to pay for the ubers or give us a ride to the hotel. Unfortunately, once he was able to get away from us, we never heard from him again. He did not even call me the next day to see if we had a place to stay the second night. Mark that down as one weekend ruined with no offer of compensation. There are additional details I am restricted for providing on this review. Bottomline, I do not recommend this rental.

FAQs

How much does this docked boat cost compared to others in Charleston?

The average price for a rental in Charleston is $282 per night. This rental is $203 above the average.

Is parking included with this docked boat?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this docked boat?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston. Enjoy the water!

Is Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston?

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

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Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston

Docked boat in Charleston, SC

Reasons to book

About this docked boat rental

Amenities

Map of Charleston, SC

Nearby attractions

Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston

Docked boat in Charleston, SC

Reasons to book

About this docked boat rental

Amenities

Map of Charleston, SC

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this docked boat cost compared to others in Charleston?

Is parking included with this docked boat?

Is there a pool at this docked boat?

Is Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston?

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