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Island Hideout Summar

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Parking included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • College of Charleston
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Island Hideout Summar

Summary:
Your dream Charleston getaway awaits in our newly renovated 2BR apartment on James Island. Our space boasts two memory-foam Queen beds and a cozy futon for ultimate relaxation. Experience the best of both worlds with a short 10 min drive to Folly Beach and 12 mins to Downtown. Our full kitchen and bath provide convenience, while the large, shaded, fenced-in backyard is perfect for creating memories with family and friends. For added fun, we offer beach chairs, towels, and a Bluetooth stereo.

The Space:
This spacious, well designed apartment offers a full kitchen with all the essentials, comfortable tiled shower with bench seat, rain shower-head, and detachable shower-head, easy key-code access, Wifi, two flat screen smart TV's, shared laundry room, inside and outside seating areas, and ample space in the large shady backyard to play and entertain. For guest convenience we provide coffee, sugar, bath and beach towels, bed linens, paper towels, toilet paper, and soaps.

Guest Access:
In addition to the apartment guests have access the to the fenced-in 1/2 acre backyard, with ample parking for cars, boats, RVs etc. (backyard is shared with home owner and other guests that my be staying in the detached Cozy Island Cottage located in the rear of the property). Guests also have access and use of shared laundry room (detergent is provided) and outdoor kitchen (please notify the host if you would like to use the outdoor kitchen, so a quick tutorial can be provided) and the outdoor shower.

The Neighborhood:
Centrally located in a convenient James Island neighborhood, only a quick 5-mile drive or Uber ride to both Folly Beach and Downtown Charleston. Beautiful James Island County Park is close by as well as restaurants, bars, shopping, banking, and convenience stores within a half-mile.

Getting Around:
Car, Uber, Bike

Other Things to Note:
There are three rental units on the property that may be housing other guests during your stay. The units are all separate with designated outdoor areas and parking, but are on the same half acre property so please be courteous of others.

The Island Hideout is the unit attached to the front house located on ground level.

There are cameras located at the front exterior entrance and and over the backyard.

Streaming services available with guests’ own account(s).

LIC027923
Owner/Host is SC licensed Realtor

Interaction with Guests:
Owner lives in the attached house at the front of property and can be available for any issues or questions you may have about the area, restaurant recommendations, or activities.
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of Battery Number 5 Marker. Enjoy features like free self-parking. A kitchen and a balcony are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and balcony
  • Free self-parking
  • 12 minutes by car from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and 9 minutes from Medical University of South Carolina
Island Hideout Summar offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This Charleston apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Stay Lowcountry

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Not child proofed

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Island Hideout
Island Hideout 2 Queen Beds
Island Hideout (2 Queen Beds) Apartment
Island Hideout (2 Queen Beds) Charleston
Island Hideout (2 Queen Beds) Apartment Charleston
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Island Hideout Summar Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the area
Like the island location. Easy to travel around the area as close to Charleston downtown, beaches and other islands. Hosts were very helpful and responded immediately when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy Peasy!
My mom recently moved to Bishop Gadsden (a retirement home) and no longer has a guest bedroom to stay in, so my siblings and I looked into alternatives (hotel, stay with friends, etc…) Island Retreat is the PERFECT solution. It’s one of three properties on the “compound”. It’s clean, safe and so easy, which is just what I need. It’s also close to the Walmart if you need anything. I will say the bathroom is teensy (no counter space at all and a tiny shower) so I think it wouldn’t be great for a group of friends - just something to keep in mind. Other than that it’s pretty much perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outdoor shower, clean, bike-able… lovely lil stay
It was a lovely stay. One of the best features was the outdoor shower for cleaning off after going to the beach! So convenient. The owners were very responsive and helpful. Appreciate an easy check in system and the security of the gate! Location was fantastic, central to folly, west Ashley, downtown, mount pleasant… all places we wanted to visit. I got to run away to Starbucks one morning for an hour to read and my husband and 7 year old were able to easily bike up to where I was to then hop in the car to go down to the beach so I loved how’s bike-able this location was. Inside, things were nicely labeled so you knew where EVERYTHING was. Fresh sheets and bedspreads, clean floors and bathroom. Air purifier in central location. Generously left snacks on counter. Enjoyed it :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in between
We loved this stay! It was the perfect spot in between Folly and Charleston. Although we didn't hang around the property too much due to a wedding, it was comfortable enough for 5 people and would have been a cool place to hang and cook dinner. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

willie n.

Liked: Cleanliness
good
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
Perfect landing place between the beach and downtown. Check In was easy, grocery store, gas stations all near by. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Beach Trip
This was a short beach trip, and it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
The Island Hideout was perfect. It was very clean and comfortable with lots of room, comfy beds and convenient parking. The location was so convenient to everthing you come to Charleston for: the beach, great food, entertainment etc but still tucked into a quiet peaceful neighborhood. David was easy to communicate with and check in was a breeze. We will definitely stay here again and recommend The Hideout to others! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jewell K W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place and perfect location
It’s a perfect location between the beach and the city! The place was very clean and comfortable. We highly recommended staying here! Jewell and Scott
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend in Charleston
We never stayed in James Island before AmEx everything from the property to location and support from the owners was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele Z., NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hideaway
Fabulous stay! The yard was ideal for my 2 pups to run around and get exercise. Although there is another apartment and a cottage, I never saw anyone and the area was peaceful and quiet. I used the bed in the main area as it was a bit cooler in the hot summer. It was akin to living in a studio apartment. The other separate bedroom has a ceiling fan and is comfortable with a slider to the yard. Easy access to downtown in 10 minutes yet away from the hustle and bustle. I would highly recommend and will stay again if opportunity arises.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Enzo B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to beach and city
Great and convenient location if you want to split your time between the city and the beach. The host is incredibly attentive. Comfortable accommodations with all the amenities needed for a long stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rick D.

Liked: Cleanliness
7/02-7/04/23
Seamless check-in, property clean with all the amenities, made good use of the beach chairs that are available, property 10 minutes from the beach and about the same for the city of Charleston, Folly Beach is very nice , you need to get away from the congested parts near the pier on towards the Lighthouse, much cleaner and less crowded
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
James Island
The location of the property was excellent. The accommodations were good, but having one bed in the living area is kind of awkward. The property would be great for a couple who only needed to use the one bedroom in the back of the house. Enjoyed our stay, but if traveling to Charleston again would probably choose another location - only because of the layout of the bedrooms - really only one "bedroom". The bathroom is really small as well. The host was great with correspondence. Overall, really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramona R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time in Charleston
We had a wonderful stay & the accommodation was really nicer than we expected. It was also very convenient to the things we wanted to visit. Very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melonie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and nice
This VRBO was very clean and nice. Easy check in. Located near Folly Beach and Charleston. Lots to do and see.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Updated Property, Great Location
Property very clean with an updated decor. Close proximity to downtown Charleston and Folly Beach. Property manager in constant communication leading up to our stay and accessible throughout the duration of the stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Clean
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The rental was cozy and comfortable. The kitchen was sufficiently equipped for simple meals, and the unit was clean. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Weekend
We enjoyed our stay at this location. It was conveniently located between Folly Beach and Charleston. We went to the beach in the daytime and Charleston for evening dinners. the place was spotless and extremely comfortable. The owner checked in with us prior and during our stay to make sure we were good and to make sure there were no problems. The property was such a great setup. We didn't use the backyard area during our stay but if we wanted to, the area was comfortable enough to just sit back and enjoy the evenings there. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne V., Hodges, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to downtown and beach
The owners were great. The place was well kept and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and clean
This was an impromptu trip so we were just looking for somewhere we could get baths and sleep after our time at the beach and Charleston. The island hideout was at a great location between Folly and Charleston. Very private back area and we felt safe. The apartment was clean and beds were comfortable. We sat outside a lot and had our own areas to relax in. I would go here again and recommend to anyone coming to this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

I.

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time! Arrived through a gate; inside yard was pretty, with table seating, an outdoor shower, and plenty of parking. Inside were two queen beds and a fold-down couch (could comfortable hold only one person), one bathroom with a shower, a kitchen (with dishes/pots/utensils), and a laundry/dryer room with lockable door (shared with second floor tenants). Two TVs with subscriptions to Netflix and Prime, plenty of sheets and towels, shampoo/conditioner/soap provided. Beach was an 8 min drive away; we found plenty to do during the two nights we stayed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Hideaway!
The property had multiple rentals, but was pretty quiet most of the time. The last night we were there, the front of the property had a party and blocked the driveway to get into our rental and the partygoers were a little loud. However, it wasn’t enough to keep us up all night and they moved the cars right away when asked. The bungalow itself was super cute with most conveniences we needed. It was clean except that walking on the floor in bare feet gave us black soles. I imagine it might be difficult to keep a tiled floor super clean when your guests are constantly going to the beach! There were chairs, coolers, boogie boards, and an umbrella for use when we went to the beach which really enhanced our experience, especially the day it was raining; the umbrella came in really handy! The last night we were there, the internet went out which was a minor inconvenience. It came back on after we went to bed. Overall, we really loved being there! It was perfect for our family of four. We were comfortable and happy and I loved that I could wash our clothes and beach towels!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Cozy
We loved our stay at this property! The beds were comfortable, it was clean, private and well stocked! It is located right between Charleston and Folly Beach—just a few minutes from either. There is so much to do in this area, and we hope to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenience
Great place! Perfect spot to hit Folly beach, Charleston and Goose Creek Naval base. Quiet place with amenities for outdoor seating as well as community gear to take to the beach. Will definitely be booking again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022