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Cozy Island Cottage S

Guesthouse in Charleston

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Living room area with pull out couch.
Bedroom with Queen Bed.
Loft with Queen Bed.
Full Kitchen.
Living area and Full Kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$279
avg per night

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  • Place, College of Charleston
  • Place, Charleston City Market
  • Place, Port of Charleston
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
The current price is AU$279
avg per night

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About the area

Charleston

Charleston is home to this guesthouse. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Charleston City Market and Fort Sumter. Check out an event or a game at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center, and consider making time for South Carolina Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Medical University of South Carolina - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • College of Charleston - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Charleston City Market - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Waterfront Park - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Port of Charleston - 13 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 22 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smoky Yolk Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bohemian Bull - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cozy Island Cottage S

Summary:
The Cozy Island Cottage is nestled under the shade of large live oak trees on James Island. Conveniently located 5 miles from Folly Beach and downtown, you are just minutes from the best Charleston has to offer. This new construction "beachy farmhouse" cottage features an open floor plan, 17 ft cathedral ceilings, fully stocked kitchen, live edge slab island bar top, over 250 sqft of outdoor living space, a bedroom with queen on main floor, and loft with queen bed accessed by a spiral staircase.

The Space:
This spacious, well designed cottage offers a full kitchen with all the essentials, comfortable tiled shower with rain shower-head, and detachable shower-head, easy key-code access, Wifi, two flat screen smart TV's, laundry room, inside and outside seating areas, grill area, outdoor shower and ample space in the large shady backyard to play and entertain. The spiral staircase to access the loft is narrow. If you have trouble climbing stairs or are over 250lbs using this staircase may be challenging. Beach chairs, an umbrella, a cooler, a portable speaker are provided for you convenience as well as coffee, sugar, bath and beach towels, bed linens, paper towels, toilet paper, and soaps.

Guest Access:
In addition to the cottage, guests have access the to the fenced-in 1/2 acre backyard, with ample parking for cars, boats, RVs etc. (backyard is shared with home owner and guest of the Island Hideout). Guests also have access to the outdoor grill beside the deck.

The Neighborhood:
Centrally located in a convenient James Island neighborhood, only a quick 5-mile drive or Uber ride to both Folly Beach and Downtown Charleston. Beautiful James Island County Park is close by as well as restaurants, bars, shopping, banking, and convenience stores within a half-mile.

Getting Around:
Uber and Lyft are plentiful and affordable. There are also local yellow cabs, limo services, and a public transit.

Other Things to Note:
There are two other units, The Island Hideout and The Island Nest, attached to the rear of the front house, that may house other guests during your stay. The structures are separated by about 200' but are on the same half acre property so please be courteous.

The Cozy Island Cottage is the Stand alone in the back corner of the yard.

Streaming services available with guests’ own account(s).

There are cameras located at the front exterior entrance and and over the backyard.

LIC027923
Owner/Host is SC licensed Realtor

Interaction with Guests:
Owner lives in the house at the front of property and can be available for any issues or questions you may have about the area, restaurant recommendations, or activities.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Island Cottage S pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Island Cottage S?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Island Cottage S on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$392.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Cozy Island Cottage S?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Island Cottage S?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Island Cottage S located?

Situated in Charleston, this guesthouse is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Battery Number 5 Marker and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from James Island County Park. Sunrise Park Beach and West Ashley Greenway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Cozy Island Cottage S Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was excellent could not recommend more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

James Island Get Away

Enjoyed getting to know James Island. Location is close everything on the Island and Downtown Charleston
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steffanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage to explore Charleston!

Convenient to everything Charleston has to offer. Cute and Charming. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!!

Property was just as expected! We had a blast and enjoyed coming back home to relax. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place!

Great location! Perfect for our vacation, David was very nice and the place was exactly what we were wanting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

rachel h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We really enjoyed our stay here, had a few minor issues with the washing machine and pull out chouch, sent David a Message and he was super accommodating ! Would definitely recommend !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy In Charleston

Close to everything in the area. Good barbecue nice beach nearby We had fun at the Riverdogs baseball game. I’d love to stay at the tiny place and work on refurbishing the old boat on the property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Beautiful little cottage that was perfect for my husband, myself & our lab. 20 minutes to downtown Charleston or 15 minutes to Folly Beach. Our host was easy to work with; communication was excellent! Would definitely stay here again👍🏻
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Temple M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The little dream house

We loved this place! Cutest little romantic little house. We were even greeted with a nice bottle of red wine. Everything was super clean and cozy. The house itself will make you want one just like it!! We would LOVE to stay again soon!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luke T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf Trip

Owner was quick to respond. Location is very close to Folly Beach, and 30-40 minutes to Kiawah for our golf courses. Location was also 10 minutes to downtown Charleston. Good for small group.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cute cottage.

Cottage was well appointed, quiet and in a good location with a gated yard. We were able to walk our small dog without ever leaving the property. Beds were super comfortable. Hosts were very responsive. Make sure you have BOTH codes (gate and house) before arrival for easy check-in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to everything

15 minutes to the county park beach, 10 minutes to Charleston, 10 minutes to Folly Beach Downtown area, 3 minutes to Publix and this little gem is secluded in the backyard of another home - the gated backyard made us feel very safe and it was very quiet. We had great time - would come back definitely. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cat M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully designed cottage, great yard!

I cannot recommend this place enough! I am a local James Islander whose condo is under reconstruction, and I work from home. This little cottage is nestled in the back of a fenced in private property in a very convenient location, and it has been my home away from home while I’m “homeless.” I just rebooked this place for a third time during my condo’s reconstruction process because I love it so much. The high ceilings, floor length windows, and beautifully designed interior with giant trees surrounding the building make it feel like you are literally staying in a treehouse. It is private with a lovely patio area and fantastic outdoor setup for my little dog, who has enjoyed having plenty of space to play fetch with his ball. The outdoor shower is amazing and I highly recommend using it. The host David has been incredibly responsive and helpful and given us an all round stellar experience!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

David K.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not what we expected

The property itself was in great condition, clean, like new condition, close to most attractions and provided beach chairs/towels. The shower was luxurious and the details in the house were on display. There were numerous downsides though. We stay in VRBO properties annually, and have never had some of the experiences that we discovered with this property. First, prior to arrival, we had to agree to a multi page contract that explicitly stated no visitors allowed. Next, we were given a “guidebook” which was exceedingly difficult to access on their online platform. It contained required material to check in/check out in compliance with their policies. If it weren’t for a 1 page laminated checklist of what we are responsible for during check out, I would have been guessing if I did everything needed. We arrived and were dismayed that the rental really was nothing more than a granny house located on the same 1/4 acre property as two other rentals, with an unavoidable view of their collection of run down and junked boats. Furthermore, there was an IR camera viewing the deck area, which completely stripped us of any sense of privacy. We entered the property, and the fumes from fresh paint overwhelmed us. (and they lingered the entire week). Also, the AC system was very difficult to balance temperatures, particularly in the master bedroom. I will say though that the hosts were very nice and easy to communicate with, but the experience was beyond fixing, and certainly not worth the money paid. Such a shame..
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

Very cute cottage in a good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Absolutely perfect place to get away for the weekend. Very clean and everything needed for our stay was provided. Will definitely rent again when we come back to Charleston!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charleston Birthday Escape

The "Cozy Cottage" was the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown Charleston. Located just outside of town, it provided us with a quiet and clean place to retire after a full day of sight seeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

pat g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Winter visit

All good
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karla G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini Getaway

Home is absolutely stunning. You can tell that the owners really thought it through as far as layout, cleanliness, and location. Felt very cozy and definitely something that we would love to return to at our next getaway to Charleston. Close to all your needs and not far from Folly Beach. 🏝️ Only thing I would personally change is to make sure to have spare sheets, covers, and pillows for the sofa/bed. The instructions sheets stated that there were spare items located in the treasure chest but there were none so just make sure to provide for upcoming bookings. But other than that it was a fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tiny home

Great experience. Clean. Drivable distance to beach, downtown Charleston, and so much more!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

We really enjoyed staying at the cottage, it was very clean, in a quiet neighborhood, and close proximity to the beach. The communication with the host was great. Loved the keyless easy entry and best of all our dog was welcomed as well. The huge fully fenced in yard gave us piece of mind when we were all sitting outside. Great place would definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas getaway

The cottage is precious and comfortable. Very safe behind secure fence. David and Deidra were very responsive to all questions. Had I read all the information provided at check in I wouldn’t have been such a bother. The stairs up to the loft are narrow and tricky for an older person but worked fine for 30 something’s. Great location loved it!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

trish C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a getaway!

The cottage is surprisingly roomy for its size. They used the space perfectly. It was cozy, comfortable , and had everything we needed. The owner was very responsive and worked with our requests. The shared yard is big enough that we never really saw the other guests. The location is also wonderful. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and hope to frequent this little cottage often !!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinna M., Rastede

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fantastic house very cozy

very nice house, exactly as described. very clean and cozy. really enjoyed our stay there. this accommodation is highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonio F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Island Cottage

OUTSTANDING stay!!!!!! Very clean and accommodating!!!! Extremely recommend!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023