Skip to main content

The best cottages in Charleston

Check out our selection of great cottages in Charleston

Filter by:


Review Score

Wonderful: 9+ Very Good: 8+ Good: 7+ Pleasant: 6+
Our top picks Lowest Price First Star rating and price Top reviewed

See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.

Gray Heron House is located in Charleston, 4.9 km from Folly Beach.

The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath and free toiletries, while the kitchen features a microwave and a fridge. Some units offers outdoors seating.

Good location close to Folly beach and Charleston. Paul the host was extremely responsive and helpful.

Show more Show less
9
Wonderful
148 reviews
Price from
$175
per night

In addition to a kitchen, cottages have 2 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms. Cottages have a seating area with French-style doors that open to a screened-in porch.

A clubhouse and outdoor event spaces include the Grand Lawn and Harborside Lawn. Bicycles are available at The Cottages on Charleston Harbor.

The space was much bigger than anticipated, really comfortable and clean. Free bikes made a big difference getting around. Colin who was front of house looked after us so well. Couldn’t recommend it more

Show more Show less
9.5
Exceptional
102 reviews
Price from
$709
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Dundee Escape is set in Charleston. The property is situated 7.6 km from Hampton Park, 8.1 km from The Citadel Daniel Museum and 8.1 km from The Citadel Archives and Museum. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Show more Show less
9.4
Wonderful
5 reviews
Price from
$132.48
per night

The Grand Millennial in Downtown Charleston is set in Charleston, less than 1 km from The Citadel Archives and Museum, a 12-minute walk from The Citadel, as well as 1.3 km from Hampton Park. This holiday home features free private parking and full-day security. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from The Citadel Daniel Museum.

Just a really lovely place to stay.

Show more Show less
9.8
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$194.75
per night

Located in Charleston, Lowcountry haven - game rm + king bds, mins 2 dwtn provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. This holiday home offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. The holiday home has an outdoor fireplace and a hot tub.

We needed to check in early and check out a little later and they were very understanding and accommodating. The property was very clean and comfortable.

Show more Show less
9.3
Wonderful
7 reviews

Well set in Charleston, The Juliette - Luxury Historic Residence provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. Popular points of interest nearby include Cannon Park, The Citadel Archives and Museum and Hampton Park. The Citadel Daniel Museum is 2.2 km from the holiday home and The Citadel is 2.5 km away.

To start, the home was gorgeous! The photos on the listing page are very accurate and I would even go as so far to say the home was more beautiful in person (which doesn’t happen often with vaca rental homes) The updates and attention to detail in both preservation of original features, as well as incorporating new elements but keeping in the old Charleston character were well combined! The home was pristinely kept. The home offered features not common in rentals, ie Nespresso pods, coffee and tea, sweeteners, cooking basics (oil, salt, pepper). There were delicious local artisanal packaged cookies and a few bottles of wine left as a ‘Welcome’ feature. We haven’t been this impressed with a rental home features since our most recent EU trip. There were lovely toiletries in the bathrooms. Plenty of extra linens, beach towels, trash bags, hand soaps… I could go on! Location: There were a handful of restaurants that were walkable in the neighborhood. Further past that into the lower Charleston area, we took Ubers. There is a bus stop right of front of the home but we didn’t look into it on this trip. There was also a small carry out maybe a block or two east of here, again, very walkable. Would recommend and would return!

Show more Show less
9.9
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
$362.50
per night

Set in Charleston, 3.5 km from Charleston City Marina and 3.6 km from Harmon Field, Liz Lane Cottage- entire guesthouse offers a garden and air conditioning. This holiday home provides free private parking and private check-in and check-out. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the holiday home's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.

Location to Historic Charleston and nice neighbourhood!

Show more Show less
9.6
Exceptional
18 reviews
Price from
$270
per night

Situated in Charleston, 3.5 km from USS Yorktown State Park and 4.3 km from Patriots Point Links, Stunning Home Near Shem Creek offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 8.2 km from Charleston Museum.

Great neighborhood! Beautifully decorated, great linens, comfortable beds, great coffee and condiments with most of what you need in the kitchen for convenience.

Show more Show less
9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews

Located 12 km from Hampton Park, ☆Live on the Water! Lake Palmetto Palm w/ Patio - 10Min to Downtown & Beaches☆ provides accommodation in Charleston with access to a hot tub. Guests can benefit from a patio and a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Host kept us well informed and prepared. Keyless access made things very easy and convenient. The townhouse is very spacious with 3 floors and plenty of bedspace for a family. This trip was only my wife and I but this space would have been perfect for our 3 teenage boys if they had been with us. The lake view is tranquil and we enjoyed relaxing on both balconies. The kitchen is fully equipped as were all the bathrooms as well. Free wifi and smart TV's made things easy as well. Excellent location next to the outlet stores!

Show more Show less
9.8
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
$249
per night

Adorable Blue Little House, a property with a garden, is located in Charleston, 18 km from The Citadel Archives and Museum, 18 km from The Citadel, as well as 19 km from Harmon Field. The air-conditioned accommodation is 18 km from Hampton Park, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 18 km from The Citadel Daniel Museum.

The house and property were adorable and we greatly enjoyed our stay!

Show more Show less
9.3
Wonderful
11 reviews
Price from
$325
per night

Looking for a cottage?

Cottages are perfect for travelers who enjoy feeling cozy and independent in the countryside. Usually small, traditionally built houses, cottages are spread across one or two floors – making them great for families or vacations with a little more privacy.
Search cottages in Charleston

Most booked cottages in Charleston this month

Enjoy breakfast in Charleston!

  • Gray Heron House
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 148 reviews

    Gray Heron House is located in Charleston, 3 mi from Folly Beach. The accommodations comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath and free toiletries, while the kitchen features a...

    Fantastic location for downtown Charlotte and Folly Beach.

  • The Cottages on Charleston Harbor
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 102 reviews

    Located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, this waterfront bed and Vacation Rental property features an outdoor pool and an oceanfront view. Free WiFi access is available.

    it’s very peaceful and serene with exceptional views

  • Dundee Escape
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 5 reviews

    Dundee Escape is located in Charleston, just 4.7 miles from Hampton Park and 5 miles from The Citadel Daniel Museum. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

    Very clean. Some paint was peeling in the bathroom, but very clean

  • Lowcountry haven - game rm + king bds, mins 2 dwtn
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 7 reviews

    Offering a garden, Lowcountry haven - game rm + king bds, mins 2 dwtn offers accommodations in Charleston. This property offers a private pool, free Wifi, and free private parking.

    Really convenient for what we needed. The host was always available and very helpful. The house was good, clean and plenty of room for us.

  • The Juliette - Luxury Historic Residence
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews

    The Juliette - Luxury Historic Residence enjoys a location in Charleston, 1.3 miles from The Citadel Daniel Museum and 1.6 miles from The Citadel.

    Beautiful and very clean. The beds are extremely comfortable.

  • Liz Lane Cottage- entire guesthouse
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 18 reviews

    Liz Lane Cottage- entire guesthouse is located in Charleston, just 2.2 miles from Charleston City Marina and 2.2 miles from Harmon Field.

    Cleanliness ,location to where we wanted to be , decor.

  • Stunning Home Near Shem Creek
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Stunning Home Near Shem Creek offers accommodations in Charleston. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

  • ☆Live on the Water! Lake Palmetto Palm w/ Patio - 10Min to Downtown & Beaches☆
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    7.3 miles from Hampton Park in Charleston, ☆Live on the Water! Lake Palmetto Palm w/ Patio - 10Min to Downtown & Beaches☆ provides accommodations with access to a hot tub.

    Nicely decorated, clean , easy parking , good location.

These cottages in Charleston have options with FREE cancellation

  • HI-TEK MANOR 2 - Prime Location - 2-75 inch 4K TVs
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6 reviews

    HI-TEK MANOR 2 - Prime Location - 2-75 inch 4K TVs offers accommodations in Charleston, 16 miles from Hampton Park and 16 miles from The Citadel Daniel Museum.

  • The McPherson
    Free cancellation options available

    The McPherson offers accommodations in Charleston, 9.3 miles from The Citadel Daniel Museum and 9.3 miles from The Citadel Archives and Museum.

  • Southern Gem in Park Circle

    Southern Gem in Park Circle is located in Charleston, just 7.3 miles from Charleston Museum and 7.5 miles from The Citadel Daniel Museum.

  • Adorable Blue Little House
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 11 reviews

    Adorable Blue Little House offers accommodations in Charleston, 11 miles from The Citadel and 11 miles from Harmon Field.

  • The Cozy Hidden Gem
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews

    The Cozy Hidden Gem offers accommodations in Charleston, 15 miles from Hampton Park and 16 miles from The Citadel Daniel Museum. This property offers a private pool and free private parking.

    The location, pool, yard, everything was fantastic. Would stay there again!

  • Stunning Secret Courtyard - 1 BLOCK TO KING
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 5 reviews

    Stunning Secret Courtyard - 1 BLOCK TO KING offers accommodations in Charleston, 1.2 miles from South Carolina Aquarium and 1.5 miles from Hampton Park.

  • Charming Secluded Courtyard - 1 BLOCK TO KING
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    Charming Secluded Courtyard - 1 BLOCK TO KING is located in Charleston, just 1.2 miles from South Carolina Aquarium and 1.5 miles from Hampton Park.

    Everything was perfect. New clean and well thought out. Nothing was missing

  • North Charleston Home with Fire Pit and Gazebo!
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 16 reviews

    North Charleston Home with Fire Pit and Gazebo! offers accommodations in Charleston, 15 miles from Hampton Park and 15 miles from The Citadel Daniel Museum.

    It was a quite location yet close by a grocery store.

Traveling by car? These cottages in Charleston offer free parking!

  • The Grand Millennial in Downtown Charleston
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    The Grand Millennial in Downtown Charleston is located in Charleston, just a 15-minute walk from Hampton Park and 1.1 miles from Harmon Field.

  • The Courtyard at CasaZoe

    The Courtyard at CasaZoe offers accommodations in Charleston, 1.4 miles from The Citadel Archives and Museum and 1.4 miles from The Citadel Daniel Museum.

  • Blue Cottage at Casa Zoe

    Just a 14-minute walk from Cannon Park and 0.8 miles from Marion Square, Blue Cottage at Casa Zoe features accommodations in Charleston with a garden.

  • Central Charleston Area Hideaway

    Providing a garden, Central Charleston Area Hideaway features accommodations in Charleston. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

  • Island Nest
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 35 reviews

    Island Nest offers accommodations in Charleston, 5.6 miles from Charleston City Marina and 6.1 miles from Cannon Park. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Great location, great communication and very friendly

  • Hip Island House
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 27 reviews

    Hip Island House offers accommodations in Charleston, 4.9 miles from Cannon Park and 5.5 miles from Marion Square. The air-conditioned accommodation is 4.4 miles from Charleston City Marina.

    House is very nice, pretty decorated and has all necessary things.

  • Cozy Island Cottage
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews

    Featuring free bikes, Cozy Island Cottage features accommodations in Charleston. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    It is a cozy cottage filled with all the amenities one would want for a getaway.

  • Island Hideout
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 15 reviews

    Island Hideout offers accommodations in Charleston, 6.6 miles from Marion Square and 6.7 miles from Harmon Field.

    I felt like I was home away from home. Had everything we needed in there .

FAQ about cottages in Charleston







Cottages That Guests Love in Charleston

  • Avg. price/night: $514.14
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 291 reviews
    The Spectator is a beautiful, clean and very centrally located hotel. The staff is friendly and helpful -always available to answer questions or provide suggestions with kind hospitality. Our room was comfortable and spacious - the complimentary local snacks were a welcome treat and the bath products helped us feel pampered! Overall the perfect spot to return to after a few days exploring charming Charleston!
    Linda
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 18 reviews
    I liked absolutely everything about this cottage. The owners of the cottage have provided every detail to make their guests feel at home. The cottage was very clean, which was very important to us. We were pleased with absolutely everything and we are grateful to the owners for their hospitality. Excellent beautiful house and its owners!
    Victor
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $318.06
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,035 reviews
    Great location with beautiful, charming lobby.
    Gerard
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $308.94
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 813 reviews
    The courtyard, cleanliness, breakfast, and wine/snacks, hot tub
    Julie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $514.13
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 463 reviews
    Beautiful hotel with many amenities. Breakfast, happy hour with wine and nighttime cookies had amazing varieties to choose from. The room was huge with a fireplace and full balcony. The staff were exceptional as they made all of our food and tour reservations. Location was within walking distance to the attractions we wanted to see.
    C
    CYNTHIA
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $271.37
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 40 reviews
    Absolutely lovely place, very cozy and comfortable.
    Lena
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 12 reviews
    The cottage was very charming and the parking spot was extremely appreciated. The listing said it had a queen and full bed. Thankfully we had a king and queen (I think) bed.
    Linda
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $450.21
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 183 reviews
    The property was a beautifully restored 1843 home. The front porch was set with comfortable rocking chairs and while we were there one of the hosts offered to bring us a cold beverage.
    Laura
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $422.94
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 633 reviews
    Option to have breakfast in room, rooftop or lounge area. Great location and walkable area. Room was really nice, clean and the bed was very comfortable. Had a nice Juliette balcony with view of the bay. Enjoyed the evening wine reception and took the drinks to the cozy rooftop. Relaxing and romantic stay.
    Amy
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews
    The Cozy Island Cottage was an excellent stay for us traveling to Folly Beach and Charleston. The owners were very friendly and helpful and easy to communicate too.
    E
    Evan
    Group

Research, refine, and make plans for your whole trip