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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.

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

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 #ST260371, MP Business License # 20132659

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

Heated pool - hot tub - waterfront - Walk to beach
*Please Note* pool won’t be complete until mid April Our home offers some of the most stunning views on Folly! With four private patios, you are able to see amazing wildlife in the marsh, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Morris Lighthouse. With two king beds, two queen beds, a bunkbed and 3 full bathrooms - there is a plenty of rm Enjoy the hot tub overlooking the marsh, a secluded rooftop room with deck with amazing view; plus Golf hitting bay, darts, ping pong STR23-0364799CF LIC00726

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. ZSTR122501367

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 “Stone of Earth” 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.

Folly LOVE ❤️
Perfectly located two minutes from the Beach and Fifteen minutes to Downtown Charleston and roughly twenty-five minutes to the Airport. Our newly renovated condo is the best location for those wanting to explore all that Charleston has to offer. There are two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The kitchen is fully stocked with cookware and dinnerware. There is a spacious porch for you to enjoy a meal and the warm breeze. This is the perfect beach getaway.

Quiet Cottage | Waterfront | Fire Pit
Welcome to our scenic waterfront retreat on Johns Island.We are a handicap friendly cottage with large, flat doorways and no steps. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-level home offers woods and garden views.There is a dock to Church Creek where you can fish, crab and kayak. The roads are great for walking and biking.. Families and couples will enjoy the serene beauty and wildlife at this comfortable, hidden gem.
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