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Cottage in the Oaks is a restored Historical Cottage from the late 1800’s

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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Summerville, SC
  • Azalea Park
    4 min drive
  • Summerville Dorchester Museum
    5 min drive
  • White Gables
    6 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    22 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage in the Oaks is a restored Historical Cottage from the late 1800’s

Cottage in the Oaks is located on our property, which has 2 1/2 acres of Ancient Live Oak trees. It is nestled away from a neighborhood, with a lot of privacy. The 660 sq foot cottage was refurbished entirely in Feb 2019 and has a full kitchen with a full size stove and refrigerator and has all the amenities you need, should you decide to skip the great restaurants available, and stay in to cook. There is a peninsula that multi tasks as dining and a work station.
The living room has a queen size pull out sofa bed (with a gel foam mattress) and plenty of lighting to read. The bedroom has a queen size bed and full closet (hangers included) , the one bathroom is a large room, with a walk in shower and a full size washer/ dryer.
Bathroom amenities include shampoo and conditioner, soap, towels and wash cloths. Extras if you forget an item, tooth brush toothpaste and razors. There is also a full size ironing board and iron for your convenience. The screened front porch is perfect for starting your day with a cup of coffee or ending your day with a glass of wine, overlooking an expanse of yard with beautiful live oaks. We have a fox that visits every night, owls, and a pleathora of birds. We also have had a few unusual visitors, a sheep was visiting for a while until we had it relocated to a better home!
We are located 4 minutes to Summerville town square, 30 minutes from downtown Charleston, 15 minutes to West Ashley, 15 minutes to Cummins, Bosch, 20-25 to Boeing (airport) and 20 minutes to the new Volvo plant
The beach is about 45 minutes away and we will supply beach towels and chairs.
We truly hope to make your stay pleasurable and carefree. Charleston is known for its hospitality!
We are available as little or as much as you need!
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to James Allen Park. A water park is available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Bishop Pengelley Memorial Chapel and a few minutes from Azalea Park
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Marianne STABENAU

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Cottage Oaks is Restored Historical Cottage Late 1800s House
Cottage Oaks is Restored Historical Cottage Late 1800s House

Cottage in the Oaks is a restored Historical Cottage from the late 1800’s Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay I have ever had anywhere!!
This is a beautiful property with lots of trees,birds and squirrels!! My favorite place! I will forever book this place when visiting my family ❤️❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just the best!
Wonderful property !We enjoyed our stay and couldn’t be happier.They recommended fantastic restaurants in the area and treated us so kindly.This will be our forever Summerville VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and quiet
Lovely property. Loads of beautiful flowers and trees surrounding the house with many butterfies and birds. Plenty of space to move about outside, if you wanted to. Simply lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time! Great House! Great Host!
Even though we visited during hurricane Debby, the house was high and dry. Our Host kept us informed of the local weather issues and what roads were safe. We were able to have a great time and did not mind getting wet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

deanna a., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we were looking for!
Having never visited Charleston truly...this was the perfect place to stay! My husband and I had celebrated our 10th wedding Anniversary 2 years ago in Savannah. And after appreciating the architecture and the Beauty of that city, we decided to sit our normal "Birthday Celebrations Week," out from taking the camper this time and playing in the woods to seek and learn and see what Charleston was about. Now saying all that, having never been we were seeking more a solitude get-a-way to retrieve back to after a long City day of exploring...and Marianne and David had provided exactly just that! A peaceful retreat! The cottage had everything you could think of as far as essentials, and it was kept very clean and tastefully decorated. I loved the front porch being able to unwind and enjoy the views of The Live Oaks. And upon departure, we were able to meet both Marianne and David, and they were such a lovely couple! If we were to ever return, we would definitely stay here again! Thanks for the Hospitality!! Kindly, The Albersons
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Charming cottage! Great spot to explore plantations and Charleston. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly H., Columbus

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage
The cottage was perfect for my husband and I with all the comforts of home. Marianne the host was amazing and quite insight on where to eat, hike and what beaches to go. Summerville is a year trip for us and as long as the cottage is open this is where we will stay!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot!
My family and I had a great time at the Cottage. The space was comfortable, clean, and exactly what we needed. The yard is incredibly beautiful and our toddler loved exploring. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place
This was the perfect place for our week visit. The property is beautiful and quiet. The house was clean and met our needs. I slept great on the mattress. Normally I don't sleep well and wake up very early. I slept in for once. Marianne and her family were very friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation Trip
We needed a place to stay for our daughter's graduation at College of Charleston and stumbled across this gem! Perfect little cottage with an old school feel but a modern appeal. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply The Best
From the moment you drive up you’ll just want to slow down and enjoy this lovely property and owners! We are only sorry our stay was so short and busy that we didn’t have more time to relax on this unique and beautiful property! The cottage was perfect with everything you could ask for, super comfortable, beautifully decorated, and so clean! The owners even took out some toys for my son to play with! We would definitely stay here again and will be recommending it to family and friends as well!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this cottage
This cottage was perfect for me! Beautiful and quiet but close to everything. Loved sitting on the front porch and relaxing. If ever in the area again would definitely stay here
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little cottage
The cottage in the oaks was simply perfect! Hidden away in a grove of old oak trees and surrounded by azaleas and cameilas, the site was so pretty and restful. We felt we were in a world to ourselves. The privacy was excellent. Yet, we were convenient to everything. The pretty historic area of Summerville was just around the corner, and plantation row along the Ashley River was just a few minutes away. The host was super nice and accommodating. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for privavcy and convenience!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Trip
This is a very lovely property. Inside and out! I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald S., Ashland Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful jewel!
The cottage in the oaks is absolutely a jewel. David and Marianne have thought of everything possible to provide you with a wonderful stay in the town of Summerville. We have stayed in more than 20 VRBO properties and this cabin is diffidently one of the finest small properties in which we have stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
Great place. You seem to be in the wilderness, but you are close to everything,
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen E., Conway USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity cottage
This little cottage was spotless absolutely inside and out absolutely enchanting 1800’s little home but you walk inside and it is completely contemporary, clean and pristine and just exactly the way you want a brand new home these days everything was comfortable. Everything that was needed was available, the owners were very hospitable and always responded quickly. It was in a beautiful setting in Summerville just 2 miles from the wedding B&B venue we were going to attend and it was just lovely beautiful large live oak Trees, beautiful camellias, and this spring and summer the promise of an abundance of flowering shrubs, and plants that are currently dormant, but I just know it’s gonna be breathtaking , we enjoyed our stay so much and look forward to having a good reason to return again so we can come back during warmer months and stay in this sweet little college when all is in full bloom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coastal exploration
We checked out every beach in the Charleston area along with historic neighborhoods in Charleston. Found great restaurants to eat seafood, played pickleball in Summerville and enjoyed historic architecture in Summerville. The house was in a great location for us about a half hour to 40 minutes to Charleston and area beaches and 10 minutes to pickleball courts and beautiful downtown Summerville.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. Serene and refreshing.
Idyllic, pastoral.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and quiet
This property was a lovely little cottage tucked away in a very quiet corner with space to breathe.... all in town and close to the things we wanted to do! Best stocked place I've ever stayed. Comfortable bed, nice neighborhood, grocery store nearby. Definitely would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Makayla W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we hoped for and more
We really enjoyed our stay. The home was perfect and beautiful. Very clean. The owner provided extras that we may have needed. My 3 year old enjoyed the pond, catching frogs and the swing in the front yard. We had a cat visit us a few evenings. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Charleston Cottage
This was one of the best houses I've rented in a long time. It had everything you could need, such as coffee, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, tea, and kitchen appliances. The grounds of this house are like something out of a fairytale. There was a small pond with lily pads, a garden, large mossy trees, lots of abundant flowers, and a well. It is a classic Charleston home. The exterior of the house is so peaceful. It has a large, screened in front porch with two rocking chairs and a small outdoor couch. My party and I throughly enjoyed this porch and took advantage of having it! We sat out on the porch listening to the cicadas chirp and the owls hoot. The interior of the house is calming and very well decorated. The couch is comfortable and the bed is as well. Everything was wonderful, clean, and well taken care of. The bathroom was spacious with a nice washing machine and dryer. The kitchen had all the amenities you would need to cook or make any meal. The house even stayed a cool temperature in the hot months. Another great bonus to this house is the visitor not listed in the description! A little Calico cat visits the back porch some evenings, so that was a fun surprise! The owners of this house are very polite and kind. They are as involved as you want to be. I highly recommend this house if you are considering staying in Charleston!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
Out in the country feel but still convenient to nearby attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house!
This place was wonderful!! It was very clean and they had just about anything you might need. It was quite and beautiful, loved sitting on porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and peaceful
The property is surrounded by beautiful flowering bushes and trees. The owners are helpful and easy to access. I could have stayed forever! Worked perfectly for our needs. Our son and his family live in Westcott and we wanted to be near them for a month and out of the cold VA weather! Lovely place to stay! Hopefully, we will be back next year!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022