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Palm Key - A Cozy Coastal Cottage

Family-friendly holiday home in Charleston with a water park

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Place, Stephen Washington Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Hall

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Palm Key - A Cozy Coastal Cottage

This is a pet friendly, cozy and comfortable cottage on James Island that is just 5 miles from historic and scenic downtown Charleston and only 6 miles to Folly Beach. Spend time in this wonderful city in a place that feels like home. The cottage includes full kitchen, washer and dryer, Wi-Fi, fully fenced back yard, and covered parking w/ a beautiful concrete coating. Driveway will easily accommodate 4 vehicles or there is room to park a boat trailer should you decide to bring your own boat. We know your pets are a part of your family, they are welcome at Palm Key! There is a $85 per pet fee(max 3 pets).

This is an older home renovated to include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tankless water heater, crown moldings, and hardwood floors. The kitchen and dining room area is open to the living room as well. It has 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms and is filled with coastal charm. Smart TVs with Netflix and local channels are provided in the living room and both bedrooms. You can also log into other streaming services with your own account if you'd like.
The house is thoughtfully prepared for your arrival with flatware, knives, cookware, coffee maker (pot/ pod) & toaster all made by Cuisinart and were all purchased new exclusively for this vacation home. Tea, coffee, creamer, sugar are all provided as well as a waffle iron, towels, bed linens, hair dryer, iron, and ironing board. We recycle! You will find a blue recycle bin in the laundry room between the washer and dryer.

The value of this home is incredible and the location is amazing. If you would like to enjoy a day on the beach and a night on the town with a group of friends or family, then this is the house for you!! Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.

Full kitchen, laundry, living room, two bed rooms, full bath off of the hall and a half bath in the master, front yard and backyard that is full fenced with a privacy fence. There is a gas fire pit surrounded by 4 Adirondack chairs as well.

This is a duplex style cottage with an attached Mother-In-Law suite where we reside. While we live on the property, there are no shared spaces with us. The home is yours to enjoy privately, including full use of the backyard. If you would like to meet up with us or have us walk you through the property, just shoot us a message!

We highly recommend the purchase of a travel insurance policy due to the fact that our area is in a hurricane prone region of the country. As a reminder we are pet friendly!($85 per pet, max of 3)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
$85 per pet fee for the stay
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Charleston

Located in Charleston, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterfront Park and Front Beach, while South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point are popular area attractions. Consider Historic Rice Mill for a night out or Charleston Museum if you're travelling with kids. 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

  • Stephen Washington Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • College of Charleston - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Charleston City Market - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Port of Charleston - 12 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 21 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Odyssey Bottle Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smoky Yolk Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Garage 75 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paisano's Pizza Grill - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Palm Key - A Cozy Coastal Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Palm Key - A Cozy Coastal Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Palm Key - A Cozy Coastal Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Palm Key - A Cozy Coastal Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Palm Key - A Cozy Coastal Cottage located?

This family-friendly Charleston holiday home is located by the sea, 2.5 mi (4 km) from Battery Number 5 Marker, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sunrise Park Beach and Medical University of South Carolina. James Island County Park and West Ashley Greenway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay at Palm Key, it was a good drive to Charleston and Folly Beach. It was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent. Check in was simple, location was convenient. House was beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim and Lee are great hosts and their home was exactly as described. They are not only dog friendly, they’re dog welcoming! They have a huge enclosed grassy backyard and have emergency dog food and dog supplies on hand.This was the best “pet friendly” VRBO experience we’ve had.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Great place!

Close to everything you want to see in the Charleston area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

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

Palm Key girls trip

The location was perfect - close to the beach and downtown. We found some great local places to eat. The house was cozy and had everything we needed. All the beach items provided were awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really nice place, quiet and just a cool place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen K.

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

Small group stay

This house worked well for our Mom/daughter girls trip to Charleston. There were three of us so it was comfortable. I was looking for something less pricey than the downtown area. We rented a car as it was necessary to drive to the beach, Cypress Gardens, Boone plantation, and downtown Charleston. Had a nice stay and appreciated the updated and well-supplied kitchen for making a couple meals of our own.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea L.

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

Excellent stay!

We are local and needed extra space for family visiting. We were so impressed with the location -quick jaunt to downtown Charleston and Folly beach- and the cleanliness of the home. The owners were fantastic to communicate with, as well. Thanks for a great stay - we will definitely rent again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert G.

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

Great stay

Charming, cozy property with all the kitchen amenities you would want. We are readers so lighting is important to us. This filled the bill. Would definitely stay here again. Loved the beachy decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Another great stay at Palm Key

Love this house and location. Will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

New Family Tradition

My family and I have now stayed here 3 times and we will continue to book this house every time we stay down in Charleston!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place and good host.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

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

Relax and refresh

Palm Key was just the place we needed to relax and recharge after a long day of caring for family nearby. It's a cozy home that is very well appointed and quiet. Morning walks through the neighborhood to the marsh were a highlight. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Wonderful!!

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! Fantastic hosts and great place / area to stay! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie G., Beaufort, USA

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

Very pleasant and convenient stay

Hosts were easy to communicate with on questions and made us feel very welcome. Clean and cozy stay and very convenient location to explore Charleston.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

kathy i., Travelers rest sc

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

great placer a girls weekend!

wonderful clean place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

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

Clean, quiet getaway

We had an excellent stay. We had everything we needed supplied in the kitchen and everywhere. Very quiet house with a nice backyard. Very nicely decorated also Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherwood B.

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

Pleasant stay

Pleasant experience
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

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

Christmas vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. All the extra holiday touches were beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Best house I’ve ever stayed at!

This house is by far the best house my family ever stayed at! Clean, roomy, fantastic communication with the owners and close to everything. Already can’t wait to book it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

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

Great house

Perfect location, quite neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

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

September Visit

Property was exactly as described on the website. The property was extremely clean and well furnished. The beds were very comfortable. No issues at all, great place to stay just outside of the downtown area. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Amazing Property!

This property was amazing! Definitely recommend everyone to stay there while visiting Charleston. Communication with the owners was very quick and they are awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheree B.

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

Very clean and cozy.

The cottage was perfect for what we needed it for. We plan to return again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi H., Barnesville, GA

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

Lovely stay in Charleston

Stayed at this cottage while in Charleston for a conference. Such a lovely space - clean, well-stocked, close to Folly Beach and a short drive to downtown Charleston. Thank you for sharing your cottage with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lee & Kim Mullinax

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Hey, I’m Kim. My husband Lee and I were born and raised in Charleston SC. We are avid boaters and love to travel. It was our love for travel that brought us to owning our own vacation rental in Charleston! We also enjoy craft breweries & good eats!

Why they chose this property

We are on a quiet street that offers easy access to Charleston's beaches, tours, & eats!

What makes this property unique

Enjoy Palm Key for laid-back Lowcountry living while staying in this home away from home!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests