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Goat Island home on the Intracoastal Waterway w/Dock. BOAT ACCESS ONLY!

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Exterior
Sun-loungers
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Isle of Palms, SC
  • Isle of Palms Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Front Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Goat Island home on the Intracoastal Waterway w/Dock. BOAT ACCESS ONLY!

Blue Haven on the INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY…Let the unique charm and breathtaking views capture your heart as it did ours!

Entire home with private dock on the INTRACOASTAL waterway. Floating dock can accommodate 2 boats…so, bring your boat or two…No boat, no problem! There are reasonable boat rentals available. We are a 5-minute boat ride from the Isle of Palms Marina, which offers boat rentals, slips and a boat ramp!
“Blue Haven” is the perfect retreat for those looking for a break from the daily grind. Enjoy a private island that is only accessible by boat and has not only beautiful views but opportunities to explore wildlife like you’ve never experienced before.
Our waterfront features include a floating dock (10x30), a 4' wide aluminum "Sure Grip" ramp and a large covered pier head (15x20) complete with water and electricity. The house operates on a Reverse Osmosis Water Purification System, providing clean water throughout your stay.
Our home features 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths with an open floorplan and expansive windows that provide amazing views of the Intracoastal Waterway from almost every room in the house. The kitchen is beautifully designed with quarts counter tops, a seated island, heart-pine floors and more cabinets than you can fill. Prefer cooking outside? We provide a gas grill or use the oyster cooker to create one of those amazing Lowcountry boils for which coastal Carolina is so well known.
Looking for a boating experience? Offshore? Inshore? We can direct you to excellent guides that operate only minutes away. Want to explore on your own? Head North and explore barrier islands like Capers and Bull, which are only 15 minutes away, or head South to experience Sullivan’s Island, Shem Creek and Charleston.
You and yours will enjoy ALL “Blue Haven”, a 2,400 sqft home, has to offer so, whether you prefer to fish and swim off the dock, explore the island in search of wildlife, share stories around the fire pit or watch the sunrise from the porch, you will have stories to share and memories to reflect on for a lifetime.

***NO vehicular parking provided.

WELCOME to the legendary, GOAT ISLAND!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Charleston Fishfinder Charters. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Isle of Palms Beach and 5 minutes from Front Beach
As a guest of Goat Island home on the Intracoastal Waterway w/Dock. BOAT ACCESS ONLY! , you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Kim Taylor

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: May not be suitable for young children

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

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Goat Island home on the Intracoastal Waterway w/Dock. BOAT ACCESS ONLY! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bonne T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Stacation Ever

We had a great stay! Kim was wonderful communicating with me. The property is a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual IOP Week

Great time staying at this property again! If you are a boater this is a perfect place to stay and dock your boat for a great vacation. Everyone had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem in Charleston

The property met or exceeded all our expectations. Kim (owner) was very attentive and answered all our questions. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking elements and the grill, blackstone, and boil pot outdoors were a huge plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bond C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway on Goat Island!

Our stay on Goat Island was absolutely fantastic! The house, accessible only by boat, offered a unique and private experience in the ICW. We had our kids with us, and they loved the adventure of island living. The accommodations were comfortable, the views were stunning, and the peaceful island ambiance made it a perfect escape. Kim, our wonderful host, was incredibly helpful and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed for a memorable stay. We enjoyed every moment and are already looking forward to renting this wonderful home again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Goat

We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the property. Great for boaters
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family trip

This house was perfect for our 2 families with 3 boys. We explored the beaches, went fishing and enjoyed lots of dock and porch sittin. The kitchen had everything we needed. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing home and wonderful host . Everything was perfect. Will definitely be back .. Thank you again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora D., High Point

Liked: Cleanliness

IOP Gem!

We had a fantastic stay on Goat Island! The house and owners treated us well! Our two families were accommodated with no problems in the house with the bedrooms! The outdoor fire pit area, swing, hammock and corn hole were so much fun for all! We would love to return some day!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Unique Charleston Staycation

Goat Island is a hidden gem right beside IOP and only accessible by boat. It’s easy to pick up people at the IOP marina. Although this island is primitive, this rental is quite the opposite! There is a fully stocked kitchen, fire pit, deep water dock, inside fireplace, outdoor dining area, gas grill, low county boil pot, comfortable bedding the list goes on! There are not many rentals on Goat Island but this is definitely the best! The host is super friendly and very responsive! We have come year after year and have so many great memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week with family and friends on Goat Island

Great house, everything is there for a very enjoyable vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice relaxing weekend!

We had a great time at goat island! It’s so nice to be on the water and be able to enjoy the nice weather. The house was beautiful and was well equipped with everything we needed. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey J., Charleston, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July fun

We had a great time staying at the house on goat Island. It was over the Fourth of July week and we had a great view of the fireworks. Rooms were clean and well appointed. Lots of fun was had by all!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Getaway!

This property was perfect. We had a wonderful time hanging out on the dock and porches. The property is close to all amenities and downtown Charleston is about 25 mins away. There was plenty of space for us to spread out and enjoy all the property had to offer. We saw dolphins nearly every day and tons of other wildlife, including two Great Horned Owls that visited each night. We fished off the dock and booked a full day fishing trip with another Goat Island resident. We had a low-country boil our first night, and the house was stocked with everything we needed. We ate meals on the porch almost everyday. A note to others who plan to bring your own boat - make sure you are able to launch at IOP Marina and rent a boat slip for the days you want to head into town. Kim was a wonderful host and answered all of our questions quickly. I highly recommend this property if you’re looking for solitude but with easy access to Charleston!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay on Goat Island

Our family had a great time staying at this house on Goat Island. It’s spacious, the bedrooms are all a comfortable size, the bathrooms are very nice. The kitchen is open with plenty of space to cook meals. We spent most of our time outside enjoying the porch and dock. I definitely recommend for a no-fuss and relaxing getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous spring break.

Great house and property. Would like to do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location!

Perfect location! Minutes from the marina and short boat ride to the harbor. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace J., Charleston,SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Our favorite Goat home

We loved our stay at Blue Haven! Our children love coming to Goat Island and this is now our favorite home! Fishing off the dock, s’mores by the fire, meals on the porch, games, treasure hunts in the yard…all memories we will cherish!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Staycation just outside of Charleston but you feel a million miles away!

Best house on Goat Island no doubt! Modern house with everything you can ask for on vacation. We spent most of our time on the deep water dock which can fit 2 boats. We saw tons of dolphin, sea birds and even a manatee. We enjoyed floating in the water, paddle boarding and boating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway!

We had a great time fishing and crabbing from the dock, relaxing in our ENOs, eating dinner on the front porch, and exploring the island. The location is close to many fun spots we visited by boat. We look forward to booking another stay soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Could not have picked a better place! Great owners that always answered questions in a timely matter and appreciated feedback. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Island Paradise get away Perfection!!

We came to Goat Island for our Sons Wedding We had six adults and our grandkids The Beds are clean and Comfy We had access to a fire pit all kinds of outside cooking, fishing and swimming Our own dock for our boat Plenty of room to run around on the lawn and a trail path behind the house to explore the flats A Huge front porch with a beautiful breeze to sit and watch the boats go by if you didn’t want to do anything but sit too The homeowners are super nice and very informative All the comfort of home But in Paradise!! Thank you Kim!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome property

Unique experience with great amenities. House and property well maintained and had everything you could want. Owners very reachable and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madison M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

This house is awesome! This is our second year staying here and we love the house. It has everything you need, it’s clean, and perfect for our group! The owners are so nice and great at communicating! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mackall H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue Haven is Heaven!

We had a wonderful stay on Goat Island. The porch is the best spot to cozy up and watch the fog roll in and to listen to the rain! Of course the dock is perfect for the warmer sunny days! Thank you, Kim and Mike for a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Don O.

Liked: Cleanliness

A delightful chilling family vacation.

Property was as described. Because you are on an island, you must have a boat for transportation. The weather was quite chilly the week we were there, so we’re not able to enjoy boating as much as planned. Since this was a family vacation, we enjoyed celebrating Thanksgiving together touring the Charleston area while living on an island.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021