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Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC

Waterfront houseboat in Charleston with a water park

Beautiful sunsets and an unobstructed view

Forward Bedroom with a flatscreen and hatch to let in the fresh sea air!

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 651.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Laundry
Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Charleston, SC

Place, Medical University of South Carolina
‪14 min walk‬
Place, College of Charleston
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Port of Charleston
‪4 min drive‬
Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Aft Cabin

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Forward Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC

Enjoy the beautiful sunset and watch Charleston's resident pod of dolphins as you stay on our 2 Bedroom/2 bathroom 40' yacht! Park for free at our fantastic location on the Ashley River and the peninsula of beautiful downtown Charleston, SC. Walk to a Riverdog's baseball game (single-A affiliated with the Yankees), or simply watch the stadium's fireworks from the comfort of the yacht's deck while sipping a cocktail. Cross the street to Publix to grab any groceries you need for your stay. We are right around the corner from the Citadel (go Bulldogs!), and minutes away from the shopping and nightlife of King Street. Charleston's southern charm, historic mansions, and world-renowned restaurants will be at your fingertips!

The yacht has a fully equipped kitchen (stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker). We supply kitchen necessities and a fully stocked spice rack for those who like to cook. There are 2 flat screen TVS with two blu-ray players, and plenty of board games. No fear with children as there is a first class playground in the park adjacent to the boat 200 yards away. Both bedrooms have custom-made memory foam mattresses that feel like supportive clouds. Take advantage of the boat's central heat and air, or open all the hatches and windows to let the sea breeze flow through. Fresh linens and towels provided. Wifi and a huge selection of movies included.

We love our yachts and strive to create a wonderful vacation experience for our renters. This yacht is part of the Redfin Charters’ Fleet. RedFin Charters has been seen on Discovery Channel, Bravo and ABC. We were also voted best fishing Charter in Charleston the last six consecutive years. Please ask about fishing and sight-seeing charter options including dolphin, shark's teeth digs, eco tours, and sunset cruises on one of our many boats. We are happy to create custom charters to meet your needs. We will gladly offer you a discount if booked at the time of making your reservation. This is a dockside charter and not a short-term rental. By booking you are chartering the boat to remain at the dock during your stay.

We would love to share our favorite place in Charleston with you!

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Laundry

Outdoor space

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Charleston

Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Downtown Charleston, a neighbourhood in Charleston. Charleston City Market is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point. Travelling with kids? Consider Charleston Museum and Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

The Citadel - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Medical University of South Carolina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
College of Charleston - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
Charleston City Market - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Port of Charleston - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

Charleston Station - 14 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
‪California Dreaming - ‬3 min drive
‪da Toscana Porchetta Shop - ‬9 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
‪Waffle House - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC located?

This family-friendly Charleston houseboat is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Harborage at Ashley Marina and Medical University of South Carolina. Port of Charleston is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

David E.

26 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

I wouldn’t describe this as luxury. Late check-in process, one of the bathrooms out of order, microwave doesn’t heat, no WiFi or ability to use TV, gate key fob doesn’t work, bucket of stinky filled fish remnants. A/C was cold though.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Ladeana C.

3 Aug 2025

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

The Dolce Vita exceeded our expectations. The location was amazing. Everything we needed, we had. We were comfortable, 6 adult women for a Bachelorette trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jay m.

19 Feb 2023

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

A new experience.. VRBO on a yacht!

They were very willing to work with us throughout our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

25 Oct 2023

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

Great time, would do it again

You can't beat the price for accommodations in Charleston. You won't find a nicer "balcony" view than the one we had here. We would definitely do it again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

debra p., cary

16 Jan 2023

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

Nice stay

Overall nice stay a few issues staff responded quickly. Woukd like to see cabin door lock , super comfortable beds. Well equipped , saw a few dolphins from back deck thank you logan and Andre we will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

4 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful Sunsets

Loved the sunset views. Staff to get us onto the Yacht was very accommodating. New and enjoyable experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donell A.

19 Nov 2023

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

Great time

Had a great time at the marina. Boat was very nice and roomy. Great neighbors at the dock. All accommodations provided. Nice greeter provided ice and champagne

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Hilary N.

18 Aug 2023

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

Quiet and

The boats checked all the boxes we were looking for. Wanted to be on the water, quiet, and away from town a bit.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

5 Mar 2023

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

Awesome Stay

We stopped for the weekend on our way to Florida. We all loved it. The kids 3,14 and 15 enjoyed it very much. Something we will never forget !

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher M.

23 Aug 2018

Great time

This was a great stay for my family of 3. Joel and his staff were great and the boat was in great shape. The surrounding neighborhood is not the greatest but you are within close proximity to beaches, downtown, and river dogs minor league park. It provides a great view off the back dock and was very relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tanya P.

7 Aug 2023

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

Best Vacation Ever

This boat is absolutely amazing with beautiful views and sunsets. I will say I was a little hesitant about booking this, but we haven’t been home long and ready to book again. Everyone at the marina was great and the owners and staff of this boat were great working with as well. Much better than a house VRBO for sure.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

kene h.

4 Jan 2024

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

Fun Getaway

This was a fun getaway. Short was great and the boat was clean. It is an older boat and not in perfect shape, but for the price, it was perfect! The location was beautiful and conveniently located within walking distance of Publix. It was a quick car ride to the Charleston Market. I would definitely do this trip again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

28 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This was a great weekend! Logan and Gannon were responsive, so it was seamless to hop aboard. And the yacht is great. Spectacular views? Sunsets with dolphins swimming right up to the boat while enjoying great Thai take out? Check! Great find.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kim J.

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Memorial Day Weekend 05.2023

The boat was very nice and plenty of room for 2 couples. Great location to Charleston. Staff was very nice and receptive when we alerted them to a few issues. The boat does need some overall maintenance and should be checked a little closer before renting to be proactive rather than reactive. There is no way to lock the boat as a previous client had broken it at least 6 months before. Apparently it is not an easy fix to replace the lock and new door is ordered (8 month delay?) but there needs to be something done in the interim to enable the customers to lock the boat and their belongings when they leave. We were not informed of this in advance! The boat only has 1 full bath in which to shower and 1 half bath though advertised as 2 full baths. Worked ok for us but maybe not for everyone. Beds were pretty comfortable overall but Queen-size bed advertising in both bedrooms is questionable. The porthole in the ceiling above the front bedroom leaked due to the torrential downpour during the weekend. Staff was very accommodating and covered from the outside with plastic and sand bags BUT it needs to be fixed correctly now that they know the problem exists. Little issues like door knobs on bathroom door, tv not working in one bedroom, light not working in one bedroom, remotes needing batteries....As mentioned before, the boat is a nice size and concept is GREAT and would rent it again but it needs some tender loving care.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

7 Oct 2025

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

We had a lovely stay for our anniversary. My favorite time was sunset with a cocktail.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

2 Oct 2025

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

Can’t beat the view; the boat is at the end of the harbor so unrestricted views of dragon boats, the harbor, the sunrise and the sunset. Comfortable accommodations and easy across-the-street run to the grocery to pick up anything you need.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Krista L.

4 Sept 2025

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

We enjoyed our time and it was a great stay. It did smell a little moldy but think that might have been from the rain. We will definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi H.

30 Aug 2025

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

We enjoyed our stay and would return. The view is superb! The fridge/freezer take over a day to get to the correct temperature. Everything was clean except for the vent returns. The door to the cabin was difficult to close and open and did not lock.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

28 Aug 2025

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

What a fun way to spend our time in Charleston! Yacht is docked permanently in a gated marina with easy but safe access. Unobstructed views of the Ashley River drinking coffee in the mornings and watching dolphins play at sunset while rocking in huge rocking chairs on the main deck. Inside was spacious, plenty of extra linens, single cup Kuerig, fridge and freezer, pull out sofa, and convertible kitchen booth/bed. Bathrooms were great, large master with full size tub/shower. Water never went cold. Hardly felt boat rock. Super fun time and would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary & Cheryll M.

15 Aug 2025

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

We enjoyed our stay on the Yacht. Jeff was extremely kind and explained everything to us. We had no problems at all. The only thing I wish we had known in advance was how far we had to walk from the parking to the yacht. My husband was recovering from knee surgery and it was a long walk for him.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

20 July 2025

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

Disliked: Communication

Ladies getaway

Overall, we did enjoy this unique adventure. Location was awesome, but for 3 "senior" ladies, it was a bit challenging. Long, HOT (summer in the South) walk to boat, but carts were provided. Checkin was good but other communication was poor. The main cabin door is difficult to open & close & does not lock. Amenities ok, but main shower head did not work in master. We ended up sponge bathing for 2 nights .. Message to host was neveranswered. There are MANY steps throughout as this boat has several levels on deck as well as the cabin. AC worked fine but the bathrooms were always damp & towels never dried. Beds & sofa were comfortable & plenty of linens & towels. There were really no instructions for TV & we could never figure out the WIFI, but we were ok with that. We did enjoy the sunset, dolphins & birds from the top deck. The boat is old & dated but pretty clean. Definitely needs work. The two front windows had no coverage so the morning sun comes in strong & quickly heats up the room. Could not sit at the dining table as it is in full sun all morning. It is a beautiful setting & might be good for younger people & small families. Our main concern was all the steps & fortunately, we did not hurt ourselves. The marina itself is very nice & it was pretty quiet. I can see how people would want to go back but with the layout of this yacht, we would not.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025