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Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC

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Parking
Living area
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC

195 East Bay

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Make this loft your home base to explore historic Charleston's southern charms and prepare for a thrilling escapade! Featuring hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, a sofa bed, and a lofted bedroom, 195 East Bay is the definition of comfort and convenience. Channel your inner chef and let your creativity flow in the well-equipped kitchen - treat your guests to mouth-watering meals, and you'll be the star of your group. Then, cozy up on the couch and read a good book, catch up with emails using the free WiFi, or watch TV. No matter how you decide to spend your afternoon, this home away from home is equipped to provide the best lodging experience for you all.

You'll be located on East Bay Street, within walking distance of Charleston's most widely acclaimed bars and restaurants. One of the peninsula's most visited parks is Joe Riley Waterfront Park, roughly 350 yards away. It offers incredible views of Charleston harbor, family-size swings, picnicking and sunbathing areas, two large fountains, and free WiFi. History buffs will have a blast! Downtown Charleston offers a plethora of great museums, art galleries, and historical landmarks to help you get a better understanding of the history of the city.

THINGS TO KNOW
The bedroom and bathroom are at the top of a spiral staircase.
This vacation rental does not provide access to a washer/dryer.
This home is inside the Lodge Alley Inn.
This property is managed by Vacasa South Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: No parking available.

This rental is located on floor 2.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Charleston

Located in Charleston, this condo is in the city centre. Charleston City Market and USS Yorktown are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point. Charleston Museum and Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park are also worth visiting.
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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • Charleston City Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waterfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Charleston - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • College of Charleston - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 20 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmella's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Vendue - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Church and Union - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Well Hung Vineyard - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Charleston City Market, Port of Charleston and Waterfront Park. College of Charleston and South Carolina Aquarium are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Centrally located - walked everywhere. Beautiful city -
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanson

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

Quick Girls Trip

My friend and I visited with her daughter and mine to celebrate my friends 50th birthday. The location and property were fantastic for our stay. It was in a great location and very comfortable for the four of us. Right in the heart of everything and a great place to rest after a long day of sightseeing, beaching and exploring! The only snag we ran into was what to do with our luggage on checkout day until we had to go to the airport but the team was very helpful in getting us connected with Charleston Bag Valet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Not good space for more than 3 people. Hot water spotty at best. In hindsight, not a good fit for my family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Beautiful Charleston

This property was in the perfect location for walking the city. Close to many restaurants, parks, and interesting sites. The bedroom and bathroom are upstairs which they did mention but be careful if you have any mobility issues. We loved our stay at this lovely condo.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Excellent stay!

What a great property. Awesome location to everything. We walked everywhere and loves the spot. Not a single complaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Susan K.

Very convenient location

Nice unit, great location and overall easy process to book, stay and checkout
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Absolutely adorbs!

Great property in central location close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Perfect for a quick girls trip!

We planned this trip as a birthday girls trip with my friend and our teen daughters. It was a perfect location, central to everything historic Charleston has to offer and a great place to rest after a long day of exploring, shopping and beaching! It was very comfortable for us and a beautiful space. The only snag we ran into was where to keep our bags the last day between checkout and when we had to go to the airport but after a quick text to the VACASA team we were connected with the Charleston Bag Valet and that worked perfectly! My only suggestion would be to share that information in the binder or welcome emails and to maybe give a little more instruction on where to enter to get to the room as it’s a pretty good sized property.

8/10 Good

Kim C.

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

2 nights in French Quarters

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jenna V.

Girls Trip Getaway

We absolutely loved our stay here. We booked this location for a girls trip and it was better than we ever expected. The location is very central to anything you might want to do in the city and we were able to walk everywhere all weekend. The apartment was very clean and well thought out. They left beach chairs in the closet for guests to use (which we LOVED), blankets and bedding galore which is something you wouldn’t expect normally but we personally appreciate a lot since we had the maximum guest count, and the pull out couch was memory foam making it super comfortable! Staff was great at communicating for check in and answered any questions I had very quickly. The only thing we had trouble with was the water pressure being a little weak. However I knew this going into the rental as it is an old building and this comment is only in the interest of trying to give them something to work on haha! Overall our stay was amazing and I plan to try and stay here again in the future. If you are looking to book a girls trip the Charleston this is a great place to stay. The apartment is big but the loft makes you feel like it’s just one big slumber party the whole trip.

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

SC Trip

Absolutely loved the place. Perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda T.

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

Great Location

Great Location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Worth jt

Great location, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Great stay

We very much enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect, and the hosts were responsive. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sierra L.

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

Bach Trip

Super clean and the perfect location!! I wish I could leave more stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Wonderful Location

Beautiful property and could not have been in a better location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

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

Fabulous Location!!

Great spot. We had a blast. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz N.

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

Awesome condo, awesome location!

We spent 3 nights at this awesome condo. It was clean, communication was awesome, and the location can’t be beat. It was right in the middle of everything. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Lance M.

195

Perfect place for a couple. Right in the middle of the action!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Holiday Vacation

This property is perfectly located! We had the best time in Charleston and the loft was a perfect home away from home! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

We enjoyed our stay

Nice units in the middle of the historic district. The building is old but the units are nice. Many restaurants within a few blocks. We greatly enjoyed our stay in Charleston.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David J., Felton, DE USA

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

Great location!

Place is located at the perfect spot to access restaurants, other Charleston attractions. Bedroom and bathroom access are up a narrow spiral staircase, so probably not well suited for young kids or folks with mobility issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen P.

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

Perfect location for everything

We loved everything about the condo but the location was #1thing! The restaurant we had made reservations at before we arrived was right next door, the market was one block away and Rainbow Row was very close. Harris Teeter grocery store was about a 10 minute walk away. We enjoyed everything about our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fletchere L.

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

Perfect Charleston Apartment

Yall CRAZY for complaining about the water situation and haven’t lived in a dorm or apartment and it shows. The shower has great water pressure and the sink is fine as well. The toilet makes for a fun situation but nothing to complain about. The location is perfect and you can walk just about everywhere. Parking garage across the street if you need to leave to go to the beach or something.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa D.

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

PERFECT Location!

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! This unit is walkable to so many restaurants, shops, city market, fountain, pier! Unit is clean, spiral staircase is adorable! Stayed for a mother/daughter trip and would stay again! My only drawback was the bed was a little lumpy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Vacasa of South Carolina

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