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Coastal Cottage on Shem Creek - near Sullivan's Island and Downtown

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Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Mount Pleasant, SC
  • Shem Creek Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Patriots Point
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • USS Yorktown
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Coastal Cottage on Shem Creek - near Sullivan's Island and Downtown

Mt Pleasant STR Permit # ST250074 Business License # 20998297
A charming cottage located in the heart of Shem Creek just over the bridge in Mt. Pleasant. The cottage consists of 2 bedrooms each with queen size beds and one bathroom. Living area opens into the kitchen with a dining table for four and coastal chic decor. Enjoy the spacious yard while dining al fresco or walk to one of the great restaurants near by. Located a block from the waters of Shem Creek and you can rent kayaks and paddle boards right at the waters edge. In a 4 block radius there are 18 restaurants and bars, 2 coffee shops, a beverage super store, a farmers market, and 2 antique malls. The heart of downtown Charleston is a 12 minute drive and the beach at Sullivan's Island is 3 miles away. The Historic district of the Old Village is walking distance and offers many beautiful antebellum homes, several nice shops and a first class restaurant. If this is booked, see the sister listings next door. 2 each 1 bedroom studios VRBO 877061 and 1661120 our 2 bedroom house VRBO 1078916 and our 3 bedroom house 1661041.

Property manager

Joe Shuford
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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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
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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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mount Pleasant

Old Village, a neighbourhood in Mount Pleasant, is home to this holiday home. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mount Pleasant, SC

What's nearby

  • Shem Creek Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Patriots Point - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • USS Yorktown - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Charleston Harbor Marina - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 10 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 15 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saltwater Cowboys - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Page S Okra Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Red's Ice House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Vickery's Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Cottage on Shem Creek - near Sullivan's Island and Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Coastal Cottage on Shem Creek - near Sullivan's Island and Downtown located?

Located in Old Village, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Shem Creek Park and Mount Pleasant Sports Complex. Mount Pleasant Square Shopping Center and East Cooper Plaza Shopping Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 301 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

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

Perfect location

The place was very close to everything. We could walk to dinner. It was just the right size and had all the conveniences provided. Very clean and the beds were so comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

john b.

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

Family trip

We enjoyed the property and location. Close to everything
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Great Place

Right near where you want to be in Mount Pleasant. Coffee and great pizza across the street and close to everything. Property was updated and clean. Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary L.

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

Great location

If you are looking for a house in a great location this is the house for you. It was in walking distance to everything. The beds were very comfortable and we loved the patio.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel S.

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

Great Place

Cute property in great location, very close to all of Charlestons sites
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Haylei S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Shem Creek location

Can't beat the location. Very quiet street. Fifteen minutes to downtown. Charming courtyard.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

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

Best Vrbo Experience

The house is in a great location for walking to restaurants or anything you may need, getting to Charleston, Folly Beach, and Isle of Palms. The property has a nice and quaint fenced in backyard. Joe, was very responsive with any needs. I would stay at one of Joe's properties again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon A.

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

Great host. Good location and comfortable unit

We wanted a pet friendly place to stay for the month of November. This unit was wonderfully located central to Shem Creek and Old Village. The unit is a bit tired, but to be expected in a unit that is pet friendly. You are primarily paying for the location. I would stay here again in a second if I knew the mold problem was resolved. There was mold and some moisture near the vents in the bathroom and in one of the bedrooms. Otherwise good. Perfect gated area to let our dogs out. Felt very safe and kitchen was wonderfully functional. Lots of shelves and storage. Would have loved a bit of a furniture upgrade in the living room (a bigger couch and less knick knacks). My husband was not a fan of the TV (no smart TV availability). All in unit appliances worked great.
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mhoire C.

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

Cute home in mount pleasant

Cute 2 bedroom cottage. What used to be all over old village. Close to everything - restaurants, beach, downtown. Well stocked kitchen. It was my spouse and me plus 2 dogs stayed for almost a month. Fenced in side yard made it feel larger. I would definitely stay again. There is another house in the backyard with its own fenced in yard. When we were there both tenants were very nice and friendly.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christy K.

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

Review

Good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

AUBRIE W.

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

Great location

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

Amazing getaway!

Adorable house nestled in the middle of everything. Great location, walking distance to restaurants and shopping, minutes away from downtown Charleston. Joe was an awesome host and was very prompt in his correspondence and attention to details at the property. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Steven W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

The bathroom was too small not enough for four adults the vent in the bath looked like black mold couch in front room had food spots no comfortable chairs for sitting after a day of sight seeing overall not happy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sherri k.

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

Will visit again!

Cozy stay in a cute well-kept home. Nice little backyard area for when the dogs needed to stretch their legs. Nice outside seating area. Best of all was the location! So close to everything. House was a bit small for 4 people and pets, but definitely enough space for my husband and I. We will visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan H.

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

Coastal Cottage

Very nice place stay just outside of Charleston. Right near the water and close to all restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

arlene l.

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

Cute cottage with yard

We enjoyed out stay in Mount Pleasant. The house is very cute and close to some great restaurants. Plenty of space for our stay in Mount Pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Great location in Shem Creek

A little cozy for two couples but works well for three nights
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W.

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

Vacation

Unfortunately we didn’t not get to make it down because of work. We let the owner know and he was very understanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julie H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Unfortunately, the ceiling vents had mold, including the surrounding ceiling, which was concerning. The owner was there everyday, which made using the back yard/patio uncomfortable, so we didn't. I wouldn't have booked, had I known.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Lovely apartment, great location!

We loved our stay, perfect space and location for us, moving our daughter from one apartment to another downtown and grabbing some beachtime in between!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ava B.

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

Very nice and convenient

Very close to Shem creek and many other restaurants!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Perfection!!!

I planned a quick trip to Charleston for my 75 yo mother; my 25 yo daughter & myself. We absolutely enjoyed and appreciated the cottage at Shem Creek. It was super clean; super comfy & the location could not be beat. Absolutely 100% recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi C.

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

Mrs

Very clean. Convenient location
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharine M.

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

Pleasant stay in Mount Pleasant

Great location within walking distance to great restaurants and Shem Creek. The host was easy to communicate with. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Joe Shuford

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I am semi retired from the medical business and my wife is a nurse at MUSC. We own several properties next door and are big fans of this area. We have one son and live in the old village in Mt Pleasant. In fact our home is only 4 blocks away from this property. Though we have recently acquired this property it is our goal to provide the best experience possible for your stay. The previous owner has done a fantastic job renovating and setting the tone of happy clients for the last 3 years. We plan to carry on that same level of service in hopes that you return for many more visits to our wonderful city.

Why they chose this property

You cannot get a better location than this one. A private house one block from Shem Creek. The beaches are close, the heart of Charleston is a 12 minute drive and inside of 3 blocks are coffee shops, restaurants, a beverage super store, antique malls and more. All this and a very nice private property with outdoor living space.

What makes this property unique

Clean, modern and Location, Location, Location.

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English

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