Historic downstairs home in downtown Charleston w/free WiFi - perfect for groups

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets

8.7 / 10.0

Excellent(32 Ratings)

Apartment in Charleston, SC

12 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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

About this apartment rental

243 Rutledge A

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Built in the 1890s and located in a prime location near the heart of downtown Charleston, this historic first-floor getaway is the perfect home away from home for your next escapade in Charleston! With 1,500 square feet of comfort and convenience, you'll find plenty of space and two full bathrooms. This home is perfect for a weekend getaway or family gathering. If you choose to entertain at home for lunch or dinner, let the full kitchen inspire you to prepare lazy brunches and get togethers with friends.

This getaway is conveniently located in Charleston's Historic Cannonborough-Elliottborough Neighborhood, a safe neighborhood where guests can walk around at any time of the day without any concerns. There are a lot of students in the area as the home is close to the Medical University of South Carolina. Even though you have a fully equipped kitchen at home, being surrounded by amazing dining options is a clear temptation and there's no one to blame! A must-visit while in Charleston is The Battery, a jaw-dropping promenade that is the perfect spot for a relaxing stroll and gives you the opportunity to admire beautiful homes and Southern-style mansions. One-and-a-half miles away is the Historic Charleston City Market, the perfect place to experience the southern charm that Charleston is known for. There you can buy local foods, toys, souvenirs, clothes, leather goods, and so much more.

THINGS TO KNOW
Please note that the driveway is shared with the upstairs retreat.
Cable TV is not available, but Sling TV is provided.
Snowbird-friendly.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Charleston, SC

Nearby attractions

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

2.5 mi

The Battery

1.8 mi

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

1.6 mi

Fort Sumter National Monument

5 mi

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Historic downstairs home in downtown Charleston w/free WiFi - perfect for groups

$$$$

8.7 / 10.0

Excellent(32 Ratings)

Apartment in Charleston, SC

12 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Charleston, SC

Nearby attractions

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

2.5 mi

The Battery

1.8 mi

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

1.6 mi

Fort Sumter National Monument

5 mi

Ratings and reviews

8.7 / 10.0

Excellent(32 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Location,amenities,beds and the drive is very narrow so be careful. Very nice place👍

8.0 / 10.0

May 2024

A group of friends from around the country. We found this space to provide plenty of beds and two full bathrooms. We thought we would use the kitchen more, but we didn’t. The living room area was very comfortable for hanging out and talking.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

We loved the location, everything is very accessible from our spot. It’s a quiet street, and we felt safe. The house is clean, but not the comfiest bedding (sheets and bed covers are a very synthetic material) . If that’s not a non negotiable for you then then you should be fine. We had a great time and would come back.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Stayed a few days before leaving on a cruise. Perfect for us girls!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

My family came down for my son to interview at MUSC. Perfect location. Straight drive/walk to the facilities. Great weekend.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Great place to stay with a large group. Plenty of room for all. My only suggestion is more dressers to store clothing. Great overall. Great neighborhood and easy walk to area.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

My Friends and I from NY were in for a long weekend wedding. Place is in a great location with restaurants and bars on King Street ~15 minute walk away. Very clean (including bathrooms), plenty of towels/blankets for a group of 7. Check in process was easy. Would definitely recommend for groups looking to stay in Charlston.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

This location, size, and layout were perfectly suited to our needs for a quick working vacation in downtown Charleston with five adults and two small kids. There was plenty of room for the whole crew, with several extra beds, washer/dryer, and small but modern kitchen and bathrooms. Everything was very welcoming upon arrival and the Vacasa text system ensured that any issues could be dealt with promptly. But we did not encounter any problems whatsoever, thankfully.

6.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Scratched up car driving in from the narrow driveway and bushes on both side. It is by no means a 4 car parking in back. We had no tv. Had to call for repair. He came but still no decent service. That was 6 days. We were asked to strip beds where we discovered blood stains in the back room on the mattress. The pillows are extremely flat. The trip was one we had looked forward to. The inconvenience issues subtracted major point from rebooking at that location. 3 stars are for convenience and room space.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

It is what it is- an older home in the city. Parking is tight, but it’s super convenient to everything you want to do. Very comfy beds. Traffic out front got loud at times but we were so tired from sight seeing that we didn’t mind.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

The house was great for our group of 7 for two nights! The location is great - walkable to Upper King and lots of yummy food / coffee options near by. The house is old but charming and the price felt very fair for the location and number of beds. I would return!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

The house is very centrally located near a lot of restaurants and coffee shops. Very comfortable beds. Enough parking for our cars. We enjoyed our stay very much. The wifi sometimes is spotty. Vacasa team responded to all our needs very quickly.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

This property was perfect for our girls getaway! We had 8 people and the apartment fit our group perfectly. The location was superb, within walking distance to King Street and lots of great lunch and coffee spots. The management team was very communicative and helpful with our check in. I would highly recommend this property for any group looking for a great stay in Charleston!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

This was a great place to stay in Charleston! It is clearly some level of historical based on construction and architecture, and the things that come along with a home that has been upgraded and modern amenities added though the years. Has a very Charleston look and feel to it, and the parking in the back was great for our smaller SUVs!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

We enjoyed the character of the home and neighborhood. Although one way streets make driving interesting, gps made everything a reasonable drive. House was clean. Beds and linens were excellent.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

The rental process was easy and the local representatives checked on us. The property was very nice and looked like the pictures. It was great to stay in an authentic older Charleston, South Carolina home (updated nicely).

6.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

This property needs a good bit of improvement.

4.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

This place needs so much work. There is mold on the walls. Literally, mold where water has come in and never dealt with at all. That is dangerous. I could see the ground underneath the house through one of the vents. When we turned the heat on, one bedroom had cold air blasting into it like a meat locker, and the other was like a sauna. The third bedroom had mold, so you can’t sleep there. There are no curtains on the living room windows, so you cannot sleep there and everyone can look in to see what you have to steal. There is no full length mirror, one bathroom does not have a plug, the is only one mirror with any plug near it, the garbage can was filthy and hasn’t been cleaned in a while, the walls need to be repaired. It was terrible. Vacasa moved us to another place after our second night, which was helpful, but it cost us most of a day going back and forth to coordinate the move, packing up everything we had unpacked already, moving, hauling our stuff upstairs, and unpacking in the new place, which then had it’s own problems. I have stayed in other Vrbo properties. I have never experienced anything like this. This listing should be removed until the mold is remediated, the HVAC is fixed, and all the other repairs are made. This place really negatively effected our stay.

6.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

So convent to very good Coffee shops and a terrific restaurant, Fuel Charleston. The inside of the home was clean.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

We loved being close to so much in Charleston. The beds were comfortable and the living room was big enough for all of us to gather and play games. Loved having a Keurig! Thank you for the memorable stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Our stay coincided with Ian’s South Carolina landfall. We were worried that would put a damper on things but found the home to be very cozy, accurately described and no flooding to be found in the surrounding neighborhood (a rarity for downtown Charleston). Communication with host was superb and they were quick to respond. 5 stars

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

This house slept 10 of us for a girls trip. Cozy beds. Amazing black out curtains. We had plenty of room to spread out. Kitchen has basics. They provide starters like paper towels. If you plan to really cook, bring some supplies. 2 full bathrooms and were needed w girls! Close and walkable to king street. Cute area. Would definitely stay here again. Only thing it needs is an extra trashcan.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Great location!

Great location!

Loved this spacious, beautiful spot that had a great location downtown! It was clean and a great access point for getting out and exploring the beautiful city!

8.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Location!

Location!

Wonderful space and location. The house was decorated beautifully and has lots of natural sunlight. Many beds to comfortably fit 11 of us and a trundle if there was a 12th. Kitchen is decently equipped for basic cooking needs. Impeccable location in walking distance to King Street or a short Uber ride to downtown.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2020

"66th" Birthday Celebration

"66th" Birthday Celebration

3 nights 4 days with total guest 4 ladies. Very good location, well equip with housing needs, very spacious. Parking on property. Accommodatable due to social distance even with family/friends.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2020

"66th" Birthday Celebration

"66th" Birthday Celebration

This warm historical spacious home was just right for my birthday celebration with my 3 lady friends(total guest 4). Adequate bedding and privacy for each guest, the bed rms was large enough to hold 2 king size beds in each rm. One rm had a full size bed along with a twin size sofa type bed. 2 full bath rms was a plus. Private parking on property. Quite community.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2020

Plenty of room for many

Plenty of room for many

Kitchen not pictured, likely for a reason, but all other pics represented property well

10.0 / 10.0

May 2020

Great stay

Great stay

Wonderful time with family it’s what we hoped for

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

Not a great experience.

Not a great experience.

Check in experience was not good, management company provided the incorrect code for the door. I was unable to get in for over an hour. Also the receptionist wasn’t very nice or helpful. The house is beautiful but the temperature never got below 79 degrees. I understand old homes are difficult to cool but we were miserable especially at night trying to sleep. The cleanliness of the house was mediocre, there was hair in the bathrooms and food on the kitchen floor. Also the trash cans outside were overflowing. The location of the house is great. I would suggest renting this house in the fall or winter.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

Nice Stay!

Nice Stay!

The space is bigger than it appears in picture. It was comfortable for 11 of us that were there for the weekend. Management team was very responsive and helpful.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2019

Amazing house!

Amazing house!

My friends and I stayed here for a bachelorette party and it was amazing! The house was super clean and spacious. The bedrooms were large and extremely comfortable. The location was perfect.. close enough to downtown but far enough away to where it was quiet late at night. Very sweet and safe street. Quick 5 minute uber to all bars and restaurants/shopping or a 20 min walk. We loved it soo much!!! Thank you for a great stay!!

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Charleston?

The average price for a rental in Charleston is $273 per night. This rental is $253 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic downstairs home in downtown Charleston w/free WiFi - perfect for groups. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

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

Is Historic downstairs home in downtown Charleston w/free WiFi - perfect for groups pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Historic downstairs home in downtown Charleston w/free WiFi - perfect for groups?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Charleston, SC

Nearby attractions

Historic downstairs home in downtown Charleston w/free WiFi - perfect for groups

Apartment in Charleston, SC

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Charleston, SC

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Charleston?

Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is Historic downstairs home in downtown Charleston w/free WiFi - perfect for groups pet friendly?

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