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Historic Downtown Charleston Home by the Battery

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms326 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Charleston, SC
  • Rainbow Row
    12 min walk
  • Dock Street Theater
    15 min walk
  • College of Charleston
    15 min walk
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    28 min drive

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

Historic Downtown Charleston Home by the Battery

Historic Downtown Charleston Single Home Steps Away From Rainbow Row

Constructed circa 1795, this authentic Charleston “single home” features four bedrooms and four bathrooms with three floors. Stepping inside, you are greeted by timeless elegance carefully decorated with period antiques, crystal chandeliers and rich mahogany. The main living space comes complete with rich upholstery and fine accents. The kitchen is bathed in natural light showcasing crisp marble countertops and new appliances. True to historic design, all the main floor rooms invite you onto the piazza for entertaining or catching the harbor breeze with a glass of wine in hand. Up the grand stairway, you will find two spacious bedrooms. The master bedroom has a stunning four-poster mahogany king bed and en suite bathroom. The second bedroom features a queen bed with two day beds and a bathroom.
Up the stairs to the third floor are two large dormer bedrooms with extraordinary windows offering prime views of the historic Battery. The two bedrooms are joined by a bathroom.
This South Battery home is fully enclosed and terraced in bricks. The main gardens feature evergreens and flowers for guests to enjoy year round. At its center, the garden showcases a shallow reflecting pool with an Italian fountain.


Offsite Adult Pool & Gym Access
We partner with an offsite resort called the Wonderer which is located in downtown Charleston, a short drive away. Our guests 25+ are able to visit the wonderer. There is a strict age policy, no one under 21 will be permitted (including the pool). Resort features : Olympic size pool (heated in winter) , Poolside Cabana (additional charge), Gym (classes at additional charge) , 2 bars , Restaurant , Private & Shared work space
*Disclaimer*
The Wonderer is a separate company. They reserve the right to alter availability due to events and no inconvenience credits with be given due to issues with the Wonderer. Availability is not guaranteed. We suggest booking in advance.

Owners live on property when in town but meeting them would be a plus to your trip. They are gracious and kind and very well versed. When they are not there, Jamie is usually always available.

This South Battery home is a stone’s throw (1 block) from acclaimed White Point Garden, Rainbow Row and all the restaurants, shopping and nightlife on East Bay Street in downtown Charleston. 

There are no events at this property. Up to 12 with owner written approval.
SHORT TERM VACATION RENTAL LEASE FOR PROPERTY SELECTED ON SITE DATE OF LEASE: _ _Date specified on site____ TENANT: ____Name specified on site___ TENANT ADDRESS & ____As listed on site. _Please email address if address not listed on site_______ PHONE OWNER: William Bennett MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 1231 CHARLESTON, SC 29402 PROPERTY ADDRESS: Address of selected home on site LEASE TERM: COMMENCING “date chosen on site”, AT 4 pm ENDING “date chosen on site”, AT 10am RENT AMOUNT: $ On Site TAX, CLEANING LINEN: $ On Site SECURITY DEPOSIT: $ On Site TOTAL DUE: $ On Site On Site LEASE IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. PETS/SMOKING: No pets or smoking are allowed in the leased premises. If there is any evidence of either inside the property, your security deposit will be completely forfeited. If the forfeiture of the security deposit is insufficient to pay for any damage caused by pets or smoking, then you may also be liable for any additional damages. If property is listed as pet friendly, you must have permission for pet and leave pet deposit as stated on site. 2. MINORS: Tenant affirms that he/she is an adult over the age of 24 for most rentals but 30 for 467877 South Battery Property, 1994548 Rockville (Wadmalaw) Property, or 1994549 Lake Summit property and that the leased premises will not be occupied by minors without the direct supervision of Tenant. 3. OCCUPANCY: The maximum number of persons, including children, at all times is limited to listing. Your reservation is subject to immediate cancellation and/or additional charge at the option of the Owner if you have brought more guests than max listed. 4. CARE OF PROPERTY: Tenant agrees to return premises to Owner upon the expiration of this lease in as clean and good condition as reasonable use will permit, and to repair, replace or pay for any breakage or damage done by Tenant and/or his guests. 5. NO ADDITIONS: No fixtures or appliances shall be installed without the prior written consent of Owner. 6. REPAIRS/INSPECTION: Owner or Owner’s agents shall have access to the leased premises to make necessary repairs. Owner will use its best efforts to provide reasonable notice of any such access. 7. REPAIR REFUNDS: Appliances and amenities are not guaranteed, and refunds will not be given due to breakdown. Repairs will be made by the Owner as soon as practical. 8. SIGHT UNSEEN RENTALS: Tenant should make every effort to pre-inspect the property before executing Lease. Otherwise, Tenant acknowledges and agrees to accept the property in its condition upon commencement of the Lease sight unseen. Pictures on VRBO taken within 8 months or no changes have been made and depicted as picture. 9. LINEN: Owner shall furnish blankets, linens and towels which Tenant shall not remove from the leased premises. 10. RENTABILITY: If the leased premises is destroyed by fire or acts of God so as to be unfit for occupancy either prior to or during the term of the lease, the Owner shall return any prorated share of unused time that may have been paid in advance. The lease shall not terminate as a result of cosmetic or inoperable non-essential appliances. 11. SUBLETTING: The Tenant shall not be permitted to sublet or assign this lease agreement without the written consent of the Owner. 12. DEFAULT: Any default by the Tenant under the terms and conditions of this lease, including but not limited to the failure to pay rent, shall result in the termination of this lease at the option of the Owner and the premises must be vacated immediately with no refund to Tenant. If damage has been done to the leased premises in an amount in excess of any rent or security deposit paid, Tenant shall also be liable for any such damage. 13. CANCELLATION: All cancellations will first fall in policy as set by site. If not within those dates, all requests by the Tenant to cancel this lease must be made in writing. Upon notice of a desire to cancel, Owner shall use its best efforts to re-rent the leased premises. All pre-paid rents or deposits shall be held by Owner until the leased premises are re-rented at the full rental price. If the property is re-rented for the full rental amount, Tenant shall receive a refund of all pre-paid rents or deposits. If the property rents for less then the full rental amount, Tenant shall receive a refund of all pre-paid rents and deposits, less the difference between Tenant’s rental amount of the new rental amount. Prices are not lowered until we are a couple weeks out, at which time, we try to lower the price to allow for better chance to rent and to allow some sort of refund. 14. ACCEPTANCE: This lease must be agreed to which means, by booking, you agree to the terms and conditions of this lease. 15. SECURITY DEPOSIT: The security deposit should be considered with total rent due when considering deposit due. Deposit will be refunded by Owner and released to the Tenant after the property has been inspected and in accordance with applicable law UNLESS THE OWNER PROVIDES TENANT WITH WRITTEN NOTICE OF DAMAGE OR OTHER REASONS TO WITHHOLD A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT WITHIN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS OF THE LEASE TERMINATION DATE. The security deposit shall not be deemed a limit on Tenant’s liability to Owner for any damage to the premises or otherwise. 16. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS: Do not leave food of any kind outside. For safety reasons, do not sit or lean on the 2nd or 3rd floor piazza railings. Supervise children at all times while on the piazzas. Tenant and his/her guests assume all liability when occupying the piazzas. Please leave doors and windows closed whenever possible due to habitual insects and flying bugs. Any items for use with property should be listed on the site and may need a liability waiver, so waiver must be signed before use of any item on property like kayaks or water items if listed with property. 17.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from The Battery. A kitchen and 4 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4 bathrooms
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and a few minutes from College of Charleston
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Jamie Molony

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre

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

General

  • Unit size: 3505 sq ft (326 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
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

325193
Historic Spacious Downtown Garden
Grand Historic Home Spacious Downtown Piazza Garden

Historic Downtown Charleston Home by the Battery Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 104 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles M., Fort Lauderdale, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay!
My wife and I stayed here for a week. Highly reccomend this rental. 5 stars all around.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quintessential Charleston!
Vintage Charleston home just a block off the water. Perfect for enjoying this historical city. Quirky yet comfortable, you may never leave the porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in a home you will never be able to buy. This is it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

Liked: Cleanliness
South of Broad charmer
Really charming old historic house, south of broad. 1 block to the battery. Nice piazza and yard. Only improvement would be nice to have updated bathrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at the most charming Charleston house!
We had the most wonderful experience staying at the Bennett house! The hosts were wonderful and the house had all of the historic charm we had hoped for! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kira H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historic home
Lovely home. Very comfortable beds. Two bedrooms are considerably nicer than the other two on the third floor …but if you have flexible people staying with you it doesn’t matter. Plumbing was a little wonky. Need to be patient with the hot water. But it’s a beautiful location and home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Beautiful
Our family gathered in Charleston in celebration of our 50th Anniversary, 2 families from PA and one from TX. We could not have found a more suitable home to stay in for this get together. We had family photos taken at White Point Park, less that 2 blocks from the house. We then started to explore the city of Charleston both as a group and individually. What an amazing adventure, a wonderful city. Most found everything within walking distance from the house. Thank You for the opportunity to stay in your home. We will always treasure the time we had to be together here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Southern Comfort
Wonderfull property. Jamie is terrific. Perfect location to tour Charleston.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela R., York, South Carolina, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience
Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrisotpher S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Perfect home for family or several couples
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
My 2 teenage kids and I had a great stay at this home. The owners are very nice and easy to talk to. The home is in a great part of town and very quiet. Loved it, would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

bill g., altamonte springs

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Quiet. Easy to park. Great walking area. Wonderful property. Three levels. Comfortable beds. Great dining and cooking equipment. Secure
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and comfortable house located in a lovely neighborhood of Charleston
We loved this lovely house that comfortably accommodate our family of six. The living room, dining room, and kitchen were all nicely furnished and comfortable. The four bedrooms and baths nicely met our needs. Our family enjoyed the porches, and backyard garden. It proved to be the perfect location for our grand daughter’s Easter egg hunt. When we had an AC problem, the rental manager had a repairman over to the house within an hour after hours to fix it. This stay was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R., Naperville, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Iconic House on the Battery
A lovely house to spend with my family to celebrate a milestone birthday Magnificent house filled with old world charm !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breath taking house and gardens
We rented this house and had my daughters wedding over the weekend in Charleston the house was the perfect backdrop for lifetime photos
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna E., Burke, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Just plain fabulous
The property was breathtakingly beautiful. The interiors of this historic house and the lush gorgeous garden made Old Charles come alive. This is the perfect location No need for a car; you can easily walk to museums, shops, restaurants and all the highlights of Charleston from here. And thank you Jamie for your quick responses to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Subhash C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, beautiful historic house. Just loved it.
VRBO process was painless.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A., Lake Forest

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Gorgeous historical property, well equipped, perfect location in the historical district, quiet, breezes off the water, easy walk to the rest of lower town, perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill D., Newport Beach, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Charleston Experience
Well-maintained home on the Battery; the home was exceptionally well-appointed and equipped with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. If you can tear yourself away from the porch overlooking the lush garden, it is easy walking distance to historic Charleston.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time, great house, great location
My wife and I stayed her with my son, daughter, and two of her friends. We were a little concerned when we found out the owners lived in property. Totally unfounded. Never saw them and never knew they were there. The house was great and location was fantastic. About one block from the Battery (park). Great thing about Charleston is the history and this house is right in the middle or it. Jamie made everything easy. I’d highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank B., Lattingtown

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place and location
Home was fantastic. Owners were lovely and we had an amazing stay. Magical place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation stay 2022
This was a fantastic property with an awesome location. The only surprise was that the owners live in the first floor rooms. They were lovely people but we were unaware there were others that lived in the house before we arrived. So people walking in the back yard was a little disconcerting. This was the perfect property for our stay and would highly recommend staying here. The property manager was very quick to respond to our questions while we were there (over the weekend even). Pros: Beautiful historic home in great condition, well kept, great location, easy to walk to restaurants, shopping, and bay. Cons: Parking (no surprise in the historic area and they did provide permits for restricted parking days. Thanks!). It would be helpful to have a battery powered cart to get further afield but I'm not sure where you would park such a beast.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic Visit
This home actually ended up dominating our trip to Charleston. It and the property are regal. I can not overstate how shockingly beautiful it is. It’s an aberration something like this could be rented especially in the South of Broad neighborhood. Couldn’t be happier and I’m coming back every year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A corner of heaven
We are a family of 8 adults. Each couple had their own bedroom and two couples had an en-suite bathroom. The bedrooms are on second and third floor so everyone must be capable of climbing stairs. You also have to climb a flight of stairs when you enter. The house is exquisitely decorated with period furniture. There are magnificent porches on each level. The views are awe inspiring and the air filled with the smell of flowers. The porch furniture is new and comfortable. Those who liked to walk could go many places on foot. Those of us unable to walk substantial distances could easily drive as the location is close to most of the activities we were eager to do. The house is beautifully equipped. There are Dove products in every bathroom and plenty of laundry and dish washing supplies. It was a grand experience for all of us!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022