The Cottage at St. Philip Square

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 793 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Charleston, SC

College of Charleston6 min walk
Medical University of South Carolina12 min walk
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal3 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)14 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

She stands alone!

Our charming cottage allows you to have your cake and eat it too with her serene privacy and lovely enclosed courtyard (furchildren welcome), while still being a stone's throw from all the fun and play downtown Charleston has to offer.

Featuring an open-concept living and dining area, this abode feels both spacious and cozy all at once. The chef’s kitchen comes complete with new stainless steel appliances and is fully stocked should you choose to dine in or entertain at the darling bar.

Each of her three bedrooms comes with a queen bed along with a comfortable West Elm sleeper sofa should you need to rest a couple more heads.

The two bathrooms are conveniently located near the bedrooms and each comes equipped with premium linens.

As our guest, you’ll be given convenient, off-street parking and a delightfully unique space to call your own during your Charleston getaway that is mere steps away from all that historic downtown has to offer.

Property manager

Jamie Molony

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Charleston

Located in Charleston, this cottage is in the city centre. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Charleston City Market and Charleston Tanger Outlets. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.

Charleston, SC

What's nearby

College of Charleston - 6 min walk
Charleston Music Hall - 8 min walk
Marion Square - 9 min walk
Medical University of South Carolina - 12 min walk
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive

Getting around

Charleston Station - 10 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

Prohibition - 2 min walk
Uptown Social - 4 min walk
King Street Dispensary - 1 min walk
Charleston Beer Works - 5 min walk
The Darling Oyster Bar - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage at St. Philip Square pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage at St. Philip Square?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage at St. Philip Square?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage at St. Philip Square located?

Located in Downtown Charleston, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Upper King Design District and College of Charleston. Medical University of South Carolina and The Citadel are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

28 Apr 2024

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

Review

Location and description was great. Communication and information was great. Issue was mold in bathroom and floor was dirty.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

12 Apr 2024

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

sheer perfection

This darling, immaculate, aesthetically appealing, nicely landscaped cottage was the perfect choice for our stay. The owner thought of absolutely everything a guest might need, and was very generous with her amenities. Everything in the cottage was of high quality. The decor--both the color scheme and the furnishings--made for a most comfortable visit. The shaded lot meant that sitting outside in the courtyard did not require slathering up with sun lotion. We loved that the DASH bus stop was a short walk away. We loved that plenty of things were a short walk away. The dedicated parking spot in the driveway gave us peace of mind for parking the one car that we had (belonging to the other couple who stayed with us). I would not hesitate to stay here on a future visit. I would not even look for other properties. This would be my one and only choice. We felt so welcome and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry L.

29 Mar 2024

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

Perfect in town home

Couldn’t ask for anything more. House is clean and nicely furnished and location is just close enough to everything without being in the frenzy of the main activity. Parking spot is nice but was able to walk almost everywhere.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer b., Louisville, KY

18 Mar 2024

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

Great location comfortable property

This is exactly as portrayed on the listing. Very walkable to everything. We barely moved our car the entire week. Off site parking for more than 1 car. Convenient to coffee shop and all dining shopping on Kings St.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn C., Annapolis, Md.

24 Feb 2024

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

CofC FAMILY WEEKEND

I will definitely be back to this property to stay for all of our College of Charleston visits. The 3 bedrooms were perfect and the walk to everywhere was just right. Great restaurants and shops nearby. Check-in was the easiest ever.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jamie Molony

The owner fell in love with Charleston when as a college student many years ago, he came to Charleston to teach children to sail and never left. He bought the St. Phillip Square cluster of properties and rented them on annual basis. Since then, he and his wife crossed the ocean on their sailboat with their three children and stayed in many vacation rentals. Upon returning to Charleston in 2017, the market had changed dramatically opening up this area to popular and legal short term rentals. He has owned this property since 1997 and has now made it available to short term rental.

Why they chose this property

This property features the best of Charleston! It offers the privacy of a stand alone property but is a manageable and comfortable size which is unusual in the midst of historic Charleston. Parking spot directly in driveway in front of Cottage.
The location of the cottage should be noted. Recently Charleston has imposed very restrictive rules on short term renting. This particular area is the only area that allows short term renting (under 30 days) without the owner being present. Moreover, this property is located in the most southern part of the legal short term rental area so it is the closest you can be to the South of Broad/Calhoun St. historic districts without the owner being present and still be legal. We are between Cannon and Morris Streets on St Philip St. Study the map before making decisions.

What makes this property unique

This charming cottage is nestled among historic award winning properties whilst offering one-story modern convenience and comfort. Large kitchen is fully equipped with microwave and coffee maker. It is professionally decorated, attractive and charming with a mix of antiques and carefully selected objects in the Charleston tradition. There is off-street parking for two cars.

This property is ideally located in the legally designated short term rental district.