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Sunset Paradise - Great Location on Island
Enjoy Seabrook year round. It's spectacular! Well-appointed two bedroom/ two bath second-floor condo with magnificent marsh view. Beautiful sunroom to relax while enjoying a glass of wine/coffee. Enjoy biking on the beach, tennis, pickleball, golf, & horseback riding. Three bicycles are included for pedaling on Island. Condo is close to Bohicket Marina for sunsets & short bike ride to Fresh Fields for shopping. Unit includes FREE amenity card for club access. Great location. Stay and play!

Luxury Loft (2 miles from Folly Beach)
The Luxury Loft is perfect for one person or a couple. The stylish surfer vibe loft is adjacent to the main house with a separate entrance. Located 2 miles from Folly Beach, walking distance to a grocery store, and 20 minutes from Downtown Charleston. Spacious shower, kitchen with hot plate, convection oven, microwave, coffee maker and blender. It has Wifi and smart TV with a split unit A/C. Off-street parking space for one and one space street parking. Beach vibes without all the crowds.

Charleston Harbor view, garage apt
Spacious apartment with high ceilings. The back porch has a fantastic view of Charleston harbor. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood, very close to downtown and also to beaches. Private dock, kayaks, bicycles (not fancy) and the possibility, weather and tides permitting, of a motorboat ride around the harbor. It is incredibly peaceful here; like being in the country, but it's in the middle of the city. Mt Pleasant Short Term Rental License #STR250333, MP Business License # 20132659

Adorable Guesthouse Between Folly & Downtown Chas!
Welcome to your home away from home! This guest house is private, with it's own entrance, and is attached to a main house. It sleeps 4, with 2 in the queen bed, 1 on the sofa, & 1 on the fold out mattress. We provide WiFi, toiletries, linens & towels, clothes iron, hair dryer, full kitchen, beach essentials, coffee & tea. Watch waterfowl while sitting by the serene backyard creek, or go on an adventure to Folly Beach or downtown in just a few minutes' drive. 6 minutes to MUSC. Backyard is shared

Salt of the Island Retreat w/ Pool on the Lake
Welcome to Salt of the Island Retreat! Tucked away on James Island and very conveniently located between Historic Downtown Charleston (10 minutes away) and Folly Beach (15 minutes away), this hidden gem is nestled on a 5 acre lake, immersed in a vibrant ecosystem! After visiting all of the eclectic charm that Charleston has to offer, head back to Salt of the Island Retreat and reconnect with nature. Enjoy the sunshine and a cold beverage poolside while you heal your soul with the simple things.

Centrally Located, Hidden Gem Studio
Centrally located. 2 minutes from the highway, 12 minutes to downtown, 5 minutes from airport, Tanger outlets&Coliseum, 10 minutes to Park Circle and NCHS Waterfront, and 20-25 mins from the beaches. Entire luxurious studio with private driveway and backyard in a quiet neighborhood. Full kitchen, comfortable queen bed, walk-in closet, &futon. Amazing bathroom w/ spacious shower. Self controlled AC unit in studio. Security cameras on premises. City of N.C. Short-Term Rental Permit 2024-0065

James Island Creek Retreat | On the Water |
Welcome to my low country home on James Island, located on a tidal creek within a quiet family neighborhood. The large backyard is on a beautiful marsh with water access allowing for amazing views. It’s 7min from downtown and 10min from Folly Beach. Perfect central location on James Island to everything Charleston has to offer. As a certified US Coast Guard boat Captain I offer discounted private tours to guest. Please book ahead as the summer gets busy. IG Huckleberry_Boat_Tours for photos

Turtle Beach | Live Oak House, Kiawah Island
Welcome to Live Oak House at Turtle Beach, Kiawah's most coveted family neighborhood. Fully renovated and professionally redesigned in 2021, this home is sure to inspire and calm. Stocked with resort-like amenities from fine linens and toiletries to professional kitchenware, beach equipment, and more. The large open floor plan and outdoor dining area allow 10 people to stay comfortably and together. A private community pool is across the street and just 2 houses from the beach. RBL21-000189

Amzing views! Hot-tub! Golf Cart! Walk to beach
**Please Note: Jan and Feb prices are greatly reduced due to pool construction being done on side yard. Our home offers some of the most stunning views on Folly! With four private patios, you are ablet to see amazing wildlife in the marsh, see the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Morris Lighthouse. With two king beds, two queen beds, and a bunkbed. Enjoy the hot tub overlooking the marsh, a secluded rooftop room with deck with panoramic views a Golf hitting bay STR23-0364799CF LIC 20072

Pet Stay Free, Near Charleston and Kiawah!
This is an all outdoors vacation experience! Nature entertains you like a moving picture of your daily life. Relax in a private corner of our farm. Fish, paddle board, canoe, hike trails, watch horses, & bird watch. Or have a quiet dinner in our cozy space with a full kitchen. Bring your bikes to ride our trails. By booking, you agree to sign a rental contract that includes specific rules about property use and safety." Come and enjoy our Farm with up to 2 pets allowed. ZSTR012501107

The Tranquil Token-Hot Tub & Ping Pong Table
Come relax at our home! We've moved to a bigger space for our growing family, so we're renting out this cozy spot to fellow travelers like you. As Airbnb fans, we're excited to make your Charleston trip special. Enjoy our 4-bedroom home with 4 beds plus an air mattress in a quiet, safe neighborhood perfect for families. Just a short 15-minute drive to Downtown Charleston for easy access to the city's best. We hope you love it as much as we did! - The Sullivan Family

Fab Beachy “Earth Stone” Shem Creek Walkable
LOCATION!! WALKABLE! Vacation like a local! I invite you to stay at one of three cozy bungalows w queen bedroom & sleeper sofa Quadplex house Located steps to urban hike Waterfront Restaurants, Coffee shops, Bars, Gorgeous Shem Creek Park & Marina. Stunning Sullivan's Island Beaches and Downtown Historic Charleston, Kayaking, paddle boating and shopping are within a few steps. Free parking onsite. Biz license #20131374 STR #STR260089 Free Parking Space B.
Popular amenities for Charleston lake-access rentals
Lake-access house rentals

Master Suite on the Creek, Stunning View

Kiawah House w/ bikes 4 Bedroom (7 bed/ 2.5 Bath)

Charleston Waterfront Retreat w/ Deep Water Dock

Charleston-themed House for 10!

Lowcountry Cottage

Old Mt Pleasant/Alhambra Hall/Shem Creek/OceanWalk

Stunning totally renovated waterfront retreat

North Charleston, Dream River House
Lake-access apartment rentals

Your own separate bedroom and bathroom is the best

Folly Beach Riverfront Apt w/ Dock Kayaks & Bikes

164 High Hammock Villa

Rest & Ripples

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The Belvedere - Queen's Quarters
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Pumba's Pad-Arcade Games-Pool Table-Hot Tub

Lakeside Landing Spacious Comfort Near Downtown

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Ahhhh! Welcome Home! Relax & Enjoy!

Jungle Fever Vintage 1978 Shasta travel trailer

Saltlife Sanctuary on the Marsh
When is the best time to visit Charleston?
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| Avg. price | $196 CAD | $216 CAD | $247 CAD | $282 CAD | $295 CAD | $291 CAD | $293 CAD | $255 CAD | $245 CAD | $248 CAD | $248 CAD | $244 CAD |
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Family-friendly vacation rentals
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20 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
80 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
110 of Charleston vacation rentals include wifi access

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Charleston stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!

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