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Santosha at Seascape Villa Steps from the Beach
A great stay at Daphne’s. Location was perfect- a few feet from beach access, and a driveway away to the bicycle paths. The unit is warm, comfy, and the screened in porch is fantastic. Also, the bed may be the most comfortable Airbnb bed we’ve ever slept. This is a great, relaxing, friendly place. And Daphne’s service is remarkable, - stellar. She responds within minutes, and seemed extremely concerned that our stay was better than we hoped. Thank you.

Oceanview Sea Cabin 318B- Isle of Palms, SC!
Nikki's place was amazing!! We loved the ocean view from the balcony! Having access to the fishing pier was so fun!

208 B Shipwatch by AvantStay | Near Beach + View
Great condo! Perfect for families!

4 Bedroom with Lake Views! 10 min. to Downtown
This townhouse was perfect for our group of 7 ladies in town for a concert at the Charleston Coliseum. Plenty of space to spread out as well as hang out together. Couldn't have asked for a more convenient location to get to and from the arena. Plus, it is only 15 minutes to King St. The Borough's staff was super responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone coming to town for a concert.

Bayview's Secret
Amazing stay!! Beautiful space, extremely clean. Location was so convenient, quick and easy drive to downtown. Lots of nice touches, added extras like oatmeal packets was much appreciated. Great communication with host. Would absolutely stay here again and recommend to friends and family.

The Folly River Flat at Folly Beach NOW WITH DOCK!
Jerry and Kelly were very friendly and helpful. The apartment was clean, well decorated and very comfortable. We really enjoyed walking out on the dock w our coffee and pup in the mornings.

Jenkins Creekside Apartment
My Husband and I enjoyed our stay at Walter's Place. The Host is very nice and responsive! The neighborhood was peaceful, quiet, and private. The Apartment is cut and clean. We will definitely be booking again!

Beach Front Bliss Awaits- Clean and very private
This was a great place to stay! Exactly how it was described. Home had everything we needed and right on the beach. Beautiful sunsets! We will be back!
Waterfront house rentals

Pet friendly Lowcountry home on a creek with dock
The home and the surrounding area was beautiful, more than we expected! The beds were comfy, the bathrooms were lovely and the furniture was cozy!! We had so much fun playing foozball and sitting by the fire. We would come back to this house anytime!

Intracoastal water view luxurious family retreat
This house is FABULOUS! Came for a girls weekend and would 10000% stay here again and again. The beach is an easy 8 minute walk from the house, the amenities (sauna, hot tub, game room) are incredible, and the back patio is perfect for morning coffee. I LOVE this house!

Historic Southern Home in Paradise
We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful historic house nestled amongst the Spanish moss draped live oaks. The neighborhood is quite peaceful. It’s an easy drive into Charleston. Fresh shrimp is just down the road. Loved relaxing on the front porch. Elizabeth was very helpful and responsive. Fantastic experience!

Salt and Sol. Ocean Breezes in a Chic Home.
Location Location Location! Just a block off the beach and views of the water on both sides. The place was well-appointed and had almost everything you could need. Effortless communication and check-in and out and lots of privacy. One thing to note: the owners live below the unit, but they are quiet and don't bother you at all. Great stay. I would stay here again!!!

Waterfront Home 5 minutes From Downtown Charleston
Group trip to Charleston with 4 couples. The house was excellent and exactly as billed with spacious rooms, well stocked kitchen, huge hot tub and beautiful marsh views. Less than 10 minutes to downtown the location is a no-brainer. Would highly recommend for group trips. Of note the bunk bed room doesn’t have its own bathroom and the only other bathrooms on the floor are in the 2 other bedrooms so just have to be comfortable with that set up (probably best for kids but worked for us!)

Waterfront Nature’s Retreat Cottage 2Bd/2B
My husband and I spent a long weekend in Charleston and we are so happy we found this property. It is beautiful. The grounds and so gorgoeus and it is very peaceful and quiet. The house is in immaculate condition and so clean. We had breakfast on the porch in the mornings and loved to see the deer quietly grazing in the yard. That was such a special thing to see. The property is about 30mins to downtown Charleston. There are also lots of food places nearby and its a good central location. The host Maria was so so nice and our fllight kept getting delayed to so late at night and she was so accommodating and happy to help us and let us stay a little longer, which was such a HUGE help. We could not thank her enough. Don’t miss out on this property you will love it.

Quiet Beach, Dog Paradise, Breathtaking Views, 4bd/3bath
Absolutely incredible location! House is set up beautifully for taking advantage of location

"Slow M'Ocean" - River view, dock, walk to beach!
Great host and looking forward to possibly staying here next year!!
Waterfront condo rentals

Isle of Palms-winter discount
This was such a cute and cozy stay! The condo had everything we needed and more, making it feel like a home away from home. The short walk to the private beach was perfect, and we loved being able to see the waves right from our screened-in deck. Our host, Mona, was incredibly responsive and friendly, making the experience even better. A huge bonus was the washer and dryer—going home with no laundry to do is the best!

Newly renovated Oceanfront Condo ~ Isle of Palms
Our place was in a perfect location. It was cozy and comfortable with a beachy theme.

Folly Beach sunrise and sunsets
The Condo was exactly as described. Thomas was very responsive with any questions we had. No issues arose at all. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in Folly Beach

Stylish Ocean Front Sanctuary
We absolutely loved staying here. Clean! Like really clean! The views are great, you can see the sunrise from the balcony and the sunset out the front door. It was also very quiet and peaceful. The bonus was how responsive and accommodating the Hosts were-We can’t wait to stay again!

Condo @ the Lakes
Awesome place loved how clean n cozy the entire home was for me and my children. Annette responds promptly and was an amazing host. Would definitely stay here again with my family

Beach Front Ocean View 3 Bdrm Condominium
The best views from any rental on Kiawah Island!

Folly Oasis at The Palmettos
My Sister, myself and a couple of our Aunts visited Folly Beach. Sammy & Charlie’s condo was Absolutely Great! Upon arrival we found lots of extras. There were snacks , extra food in the pantry, even coffee is provided! Under the bathroom sink in a little basket we discovered extra toothbrushes, hand & body lotion, , q-tips, face moisturizer, extra shampoo & conditioner sunscreen, tanning lotion and other supplies. Tide detergent and Downey fabric softener was provided! Even a spray stain remover! I know I’m not listing all the extras. There was a lot! So thoughtful of them to provide all the things that is sometimes forgotten at home! And did I mention that the Condo was spotless and smelled so fresh! The Beach is a very short drive from there. You could actually walk the distance . We will definitely use the condo again! Sammy & Charlie was very quick to respond to any questions we had! It was like having a personal Concierge service! We saw the Northern lights while there!

Relax and Unwind in a Stylish Beachfront Villa
Nice updated unit at Sea Cabins with a beautiful view! Kitchen had great appliances, dishes and supplies. The "extras" such as beach towels, chairs, blankets, cleaning products were so appreciated. Very nice use of the space!
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170 properties are a good fit for families
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140 properties have a dedicated workspace
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