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‘Sand Swept’ - Downtown Private Cottage

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Outdoor Porch
Outdoor View of Sandswept
Fully Stocked Kitchen
Dining
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Charleston, South Carolina
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • College of Charleston
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

‘Sand Swept’ - Downtown Private Cottage

Summary:
'Sandswept' at The Dune Cottages is a New Southern Cottage in downtown Charleston. Only a few blocks to famed King St. Enjoy this private cottage & charming front porch, with the city at your doorstep.

The Space:
Private cottage, with open kitchen & living spa fully appointed for your vacation. Calming cypress wood interiors and modern clean design offer an oasis in the heart of historic downtown Charleston. Comfortable bedrooms, equipped with hotel style linens & product, and en suite bathrooms. 2 level private cottage. Lounge on your covered porch and enjoy your stay with ease, with all of downtown's best right at your doorstep.

The Cottage accommodates up to 9 guests between 3 bedrooms & 3 baths.

Flex Bedroom #1 – King bed (or two twins) & Twin bed + Ensuite bathroom
Bedroom #2 – Queen bed + Ensuite bathroom
Bedroom #3 – Queen bed + Ensuite bathroom
Living Room – Queen-sized luxury memory foam sleeper sofa

*All ‘Flex’ rooms can be converted from King beds to two twins when requested*

Permit # 03185

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Guest Access:
Each Town & Island Co. unit is equipped with coded locks and unique codes that are changed regularly. You will receive all important check-in information 3 days prior to arrival.

Early check-in or late check-out requests are evaluated and granted on a case-by-case basis. We offer a luggage storage space with a coded lock to the rear of the blue building at the front of the property (56 A & B) for all Blue Haven and Dune Cottages guests to use as needed.

The Neighborhood:
Cannonborough Elliotborough is a charming, hip neighborhood, dotted with indie boutiques, vintage stores, trendy eateries & bakeries. Residents, students, & vacationers enjoy a walkable lifestyle, just a few blocks from bustling Upper King Street.

Getting Around:
Located in the heart of the downtown peninsula, with a neighborhood location Rated a 97/100 walkability score. Explore Charleston with ease.

Too hot or too far to walk? Not a problem, Charleston offers a variety of transportation options such as a free downtown shuttle, pedicab, or ride share companies.

Other Things to Note:
Town & Island Co. is now happy to offer, through partnership with The Wonderer, all guests 25 and up access to Charleston’s premier global-inspired lifestyle club. This 2-acre private membership club nestled in downtown Charleston is a modern oasis offering resort-style amenities and a Bali-Tulum-inspired atmosphere unparalleled on the peninsula.

Refresh and relax at the Jr. Olympic pool complete with pool-side cabanas or savor the onsite eateries offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and trendy cocktails. Guests can also enjoy an indoor gym and fitness studio with daily classes, a recovery room full of spa therapies, private and shared workspaces, live music, and an active calendar of social events.

Once you confirm your reservation at The Wonderer, you will receive a link to book your time to visit the campus. Please note, all fitness classes and ticketed events are offered based on availability and may come at an additional cost.

*Please be advised that Town & Island Co. is not the same company as The Wonderer and offers this additional amenity to its guests through a partnership between the two companies. If access is not granted during your stay due to availability no inconvenience credits will be awarded. Any issues related to your visit at The Wonderer must be directed exclusively to The Wonderer staff.*

While theft is rare Charleston is a city and we encourage guests to ensure their cars are locked and all valuables have been removed.

Town & Island Co. welcomes all our furry companions. There is a $75 non refundable pet fee. You are responsible to inform us you are traveling with your pet(s), so we can add this charge to your booking. Please note: If upon check out, we see evidence of an unregistered pet, the $75 pet fee will be taken out of your SD authorization hold.
We ask guests traveling with their pets to not allow them on any furniture to maintain the quality and cleanliness of our human centered spaces. **no pets on furniture and beds**

*Severe Weather Policy*

Our severe weather and Extenuating Circumstances: Hurricane Policy is as follows:

If a Mandatory Evacuation Order is issued by the Governor of SC specifically for the county in which your property is located for the dates of your stay, the extenuating circumstances policy will be in effect. In this case we WILL refund any deposits or payments paid by the guest and we shall have no additional liability concerning the reservation.

However, if a Mandatory Evacuation Order is NOT issued by the Governor of SC, then the standard cancellation policy will still apply and no refund will be issued. This is the case even if the guest chooses to cancel or travel is disrupted due to the storm.

Additionally, if there is adverse weather phenomenon outside of Charleston or SC (ie. other regions of the US or abroad) during the dates of the guests' stay which hinders the guests from traveling to the property, the standard cancellation policy will still apply. Therefore, a refund will NOT be issued.

***ATTENTION***
Hurricane season is during the months of June-November. During this time we HIGHLY recommend guests research and purchase travel insurance.

What to know more about making the most of you trip and stay? Property managers are on call to answer any and all questions guests have leading up to their trip. Whether you want to know more about the neighborhood or property, Town & Island Co.’s managers will happily help enhance your trip in any way possible.

Interaction with Guests:
Full time property managers Marielena and/or Zack.

Property manager

Town & Island Company
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Pets allowed
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Charleston

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Downtown Charleston, a neighbourhood in Charleston. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterfront Park and Riverfront Park, while Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights. 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.
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Charleston, South Carolina

What's nearby

  • Medical University of South Carolina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • College of Charleston - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Charleston Music Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Charleston City Market - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Provisions - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Uptown Social - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Prohibition - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Darling Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Ordinary - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ‘Sand Swept’ - Downtown Private Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ‘Sand Swept’ - Downtown Private Cottage?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at ‘Sand Swept’ - Downtown Private Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ‘Sand Swept’ - Downtown Private Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ‘Sand Swept’ - Downtown Private Cottage located?

Located in Downtown Charleston, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Upper King Design District, Medical University of South Carolina and College of Charleston. Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Charleston City Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

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

Christmas Vacation

Wonderful experience and walking distance to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

65th celebration

Great location and very well equipped and maintained property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy d.

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Great way to explore Charleston!

This home is updated, clean and comfortable. The beds, bathrooms and kitchen were perfect for our needs for a long weekend. We walked everywhere, preferring to read historical date signs on homes, the environment, and finding our way by backroads. Touching the history and taking time as a family was the theme for the weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia J.

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

Vacation

Lovely property, great layout and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Great location & property

Property is clean and located close to King Street and various restaurants. Charleston is a walkable town and we were happy with these accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine M.

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

Absolutely Charming and EXCELLENT Location

Clean, charming and perfect for a quiet and private stay…. The bonus access to the pool and spa was outstanding! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Great location and cute house!

We stayed for a girls trip and it was a great size and a great location. AC worked well and the house was nice and cool. Beds and pillows were super comfy and the decor of the house was nice and updated. Location is very walkable to King Street and felt very safe. Check in was easy and so was checkout- the cleaning people were promptly there 10 minutes before checkout. One small thing- more towels could be great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa b.

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

Perfect location, clean and comfortable living space

It couldn’t have been better for a quick trip to Charleston with our adult kids and dog. The home was well-equipped, clean and so functional. I wouldn’t have changed a thing. Thank you for a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatjiana S.

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

A great few days in Charleston

We came for a quick visit to see our daughter, a CofC student
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S., Eagan

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

Great property

This place was perfect for our family. Two adult couples and another adult single. Plenty of room, great amenities, kitchen was well appointed to cook meals. Really clean. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

This is a lovely property very high end.

The house was extremely clean. Well appointed and centrally located to historic Charleston. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna F.

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

Family visits

Such a pleasure to be in a wonderful residence versus a hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Byron C.

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

New and nice!

Comfortable, clean, new house in a great location just a couple of blocks from King Street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Amazing location & property

Safe, clean, quiet, pet friendly. What else could you ask for? Loved the location and took several walks downtown while we were there. So much space, appreciated the minimalistic decor with warmth and beauty coming from window treatments, furniture, and light fixtures. Lacked nothing we needed! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

Charming Charleston Cottage

House was spotless and well equipped. Host communication was excellent. It’s a cozy charming place with a cabin like ambiance. Neighborhood is a bit shabby in spots but very walkable to King Street. On site parking was great and property very neat. Overall a great choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Perfect week

We loved our stay at Sandswept. The home was very conveniently located, felt safe, and was far enough away from downtown to be quiet at night. The home was spotless! The management was very friendly and helpful. We had the best time and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael i.

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

Great Stay in Charleston

Stayed for my daughters orientation at C of C. House was perfect for a group of 6. Location is excellent - College was walkable as is King St restaurants and shopping. House is very clean and nice. Parking lot is a little tough but off the street parking nonetheless. Would highly recommend and we will stay here again. Communication with the property managers is top notch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly J.

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

Wonderful stay!

We can’t stop talking about how impressed we are with the beauty and cleanliness of the home, how comfortable the stay was, and what a great location! It was a great launching pad for our family during a baseball tournament for one of our kiddos- close enough to the highway, but also walkable to so much of downtown. Property managers were very communicative, wifi was great for working remotely (and from the beautiful porch!), and there was plenty of room for us to spread out. En suite bathrooms for every bedroom were such a treat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Simply outstanding

This property is in a great location, but tucked away as well. Property as described for sure. Walk to shops and restaurants. Plenty of room for all of us. Air conditioner was outstanding as it was really hot during our stay. We also loved th front porch. It was just easy and so nice. I will say beds are all really comfortable. All of us remarked in that as it is not typical. So sleeping was great too. Can’t say enough good things! Would definitely stay there again. Do yourself a favor and book this!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene P.

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

Beautiful and newly renovated, modern open concept throughout, fresh and clean, super walkable,

Gorgeous!! Newly fully-renovated with open concept, modern minimalist design, and calming decor. Beautiful kitchen with big island and plenty of seating. Enough new modern dishes, glassware, cookware, etc. for a fabulous cocktail or dinner party. Stylish modern bedrooms and bathrooms with TV’s and en-suites in all three bedrooms. Convenient 1st floor bedroom. Large capacity stacked washer and dryer in upstairs laundry room. Large front porch with a lot of seating. Very walkable to restaurants and shops. Our 2 small dogs were welcomed to stay, which was super important for us. We will definitely stay here again ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jerica J.

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

Perfect Location/ Stellar Cleanliness

We had a wonderful stay at the property, pros being the cleaniless, location was great for walking to king street. We enjoyed Holey City Bagel across the street. For the cons, the parking is a bit of an obstacle. Very narrow area so be prepared. (We are also not accustomed to “city life and parking” so this might not be an issue for experienced visitors. When we arrived at the home, the oven was left on (possibly the cleaners accidentally turned on while cleaning?, We also brought our dog with us on this trip and the home binder had instructions on where to walk pets etc but was inaccurate, we walked around trying to locate the area but couldn’t find the preferred location, texted the property manager (as it was their preferred over calling) and never got a response, called and they promptly picked up and informed there was a typo in the binder and instructed us on where to go. We also sent a picture via text to the property manager that the ac unit filter was completely clogged and made the ac unit freeze up. My husband removed the filter and turned the ac unit off so it wouldn't freeze up, contacted the property manager and informed them but never heard anything back. It still needs a new filter as my husband left the old one on the front porch for them to inspect. We certainly didn’t want to be without ac on our summer trip. Overall, we loved the home and area as it was perfect location for us to enjoy dwtn but be centrally located to our son’s tournament.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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