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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Charleston, SC
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    2 min walk
  • Halo
    1 min walk
  • Charleston Station
    11 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    16 min drive

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Welcome to your downtown charleston rental! Explore all things downtown by foot!

Charming Downtown - 5 Bedroom Historic Home

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (5)
The price is €739
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Charming Downtown - 5 Bedroom Historic Home

About this property

Entire place

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

Large Vacation Home in heart of Charleston Historic District- Best Location!

Jan or Feb Specials Available- Work from Charleston with Friends for $10,000 for the whole month!. Send inquiry for details.

Welcome to The Penny Palace: Where History Meets Modern Comfort!

This 3-story historic gem, is nestled in the heart of the Historical District in downtown Charleston and invites you to experience the timeless charm of the 1800s with all the conveniences of today. Whether you’re planning a bachelorette or bachelor getaway, a memorable family vacation, beach vacation, or a reunion with friends, The Penny Palace is your ideal retreat to spend nights in downtown Charleston and days at the beaches - Folly Beach, IOP and Sullivans Island! .

The Penny Palace, named after its penny foyer floor, is a very spacious Historical home built in the 1870, and bodes 3-stories of Charleston charm in Downtown Charleston situated near the Medical District. Our home is the perfect combination of Charleston charm complete with modern-day upgrades. Plus, within a 15 minute drive to beaches: Sullivans, Folly & Isle of Palm.

Location: Less than a half a mile from the center of King Street, Marion Square, Charleston Harbor, College of Charleston, Battery Park and more, you’re steps away from Charleston’s vibrant dining, Rainbow Row, Carriage rides, haunted tours, and of course the shopping scene- both antiques and today's fashion!

The Space: It has 5 BR's, 4 Full Baths and (2) 1/2 baths , dining room w/formal table that seats 10, fully stocked kitchen, breakfast nook and multiple family rooms throughout 3 floors. The house is recently refinished but kept the Southern Charm of Charleston with original wood floors, exposed beams and of course fireplaces everywhere!

Why Choose The Penny Palace?
1. Prime Location: Unbeatable! We’re less than half a mile from the center of King Street, Marion Square, Charleston Harbor, and the College of Charleston. Imagine stepping out your door and being mere moments away from vibrant dining, historic Rainbow Row, enchanting carriage rides, and captivating haunted tours. And yes, the shopping scene—both antiques and today’s fashion—is right at your doorstep.

2. Beach Proximity: Within a 15-minute drive, you’ll find yourself on the sandy shores of three beautiful beaches: Sullivan’s Island, Folly Beach, and the Isle of Palms. Spend your days exploring historic Charleston, and your evenings unwinding by the ocean.

3. Spacious Accommodations: With 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths, there’s room for everyone. Gather around the formal dining table that seats 10, or relax in multiple family rooms spread across three floors. The original wood floors and exposed beams maintain the Southern charm of Charleston, while modern amenities ensure your comfort.

4. Bedroom Bliss: The first floor boasts a large bedroom with a king bed and an ensuite bathroom. On the second floor, three additional bedrooms each have their own full bathroom and queen beds. Need a dedicated workspace? We’ve got you covered with an extra family room.

5. Loft Retreat: Head up to the third floor, where a cozy loft room awaits. 1 Queen and 1 twin bed with a half bathroom make it perfect for kids or friends.

6. Private Back Patio: Whether you’re sipping morning coffee or enjoying an evening under the stars, our private back patio offers plenty of seating. Choose between the covered area or the open-air section—it’s your oasis.

7. Parking Convenience: Leave your worries behind! The Penny Palace provides two free parking spaces in a private lot, with additional spots available for a nominal fee.

First Floor: Living room, formal dining room, half bathroom, fully-equipped kitchen with breakfast nook, 1 Large Bedroom with King bed and ensuite bathroom.

Second Floor: 3 bedrooms with full bathroom for each and Queen beds. Additional family room/dedicated work space off one of the bedrooms.

Third Floor: Loft room with 1 Queen Bed and 1 twin beds and half bathroom.

Enjoy relaxing on the private back patio with plenty of seating both covered and uncovered.

Home comes with 2 parking spaces in a private parking lot free of charge with parking garages around the corner and available for additional costs.

2 Additional beds available upon request- 1 Twin and 1 Full size raised blow up mattress

*Weekly discounts available from 10-20% depending on season
*Monthly rate depends on cleaning schedule- please inquire for rates

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this holiday home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Medical University of South Carolina. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, 5 bathrooms and furnished patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Medical University of South Carolina and 7 minutes on foot from College of Charleston

Property manager

Ted DiCresce

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Foosball table

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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: House is not baby proof so only children over 8

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.

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Large Vacation Home in heart of Charleston Historic District- Best Location! Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply The Best
We were here for a Family wedding with 12 of our family. The place was absolutely wonderful. The 4 boys stayed in the 3rd floor bedroom. The four couples each had their own bedroom with bathrooms. The location was excellent close to everything and quiet at night. Great parking behind the house. There were nice welcome gifts and things to eat. You will not be able to find a nicer place for a group. Our host was great and very helpful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

HOLLY H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Great house Great hosts Great location Enough room to accommodate our group of 8. Once we arrived, we walked everywhere. About 10 mins to King St with amazing shops & restaurants. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nitchie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Penny Palace - Gorgeous Place, Amazing Hosts!!!
Just WOW!!! The Penny Palace was the perfect home away from home during our Charleston trip to celebrate our son's and his beautiful bride's wedding. The location and its proximity to Charleston sites was key! Check-in/out was easy, the home was just gorgeous and fully equipped with whatever you might need, but what stood out to our family was Ted & Erin's thoughtfulness in the treats, drinks, quick responsiveness, welcome gifts, detailed effort to make our stay great!! Perfect house, wonderful hosts - you couldn't ask for more!! Hands down one of the best, if not the BEST we've stayed at. Thank you Ted and Erin!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANK B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and Well located
The house worked out perfectly for our week long stay. There are plenty of rooms and all of them were extremely comfortable with all of the amenities that you would need. The house as an easy walk to King Street where all of the restaurants and establishments are. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donovan M., Minden, Nevada

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay, fantastic home, fantastic owners!
Just returned from a 4 night stay with 9 members of my family ranging in age from 10 years to 80+. The house was everything we hoped it would be plus much more. Communication with owner Ted was easy/quick and he went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed our stay, from an early check in to leaving a kitchen stocked with the essentials, coffee and ice cream! Checking in was a great experience as we explored the 3 floors and 5 bedrooms trying to decide which one to sleep in. Each was unique, welcoming and fully stocked with plenty of towels and bath products. The master bedroom on first floor was perfect for elderly parents as it saved them going up and down stairs to get to a bedroom. Home is in a quiet neighbor and close to several restaurants/bakery and short walk (2 blocks) to free bus service to downtown Charleston. It has plenty of room to spread out and was comfortable, clean, and has great AC throughout every space. The owners have obviously put a lot thought into what makes a rental home special and it shows in the house. From a charging station for several phones at once, fully stocked bathrooms, AC in all spaces (and set at 68 on our arrival), plenty of maps and tour info of Charleston, lots of coffee/creamer/ice cream in fully stocked kitchen to the pastries that welcomed us all made for a great experience and vacation. We have stayed in many rental homes over the past 10 years and this home is easily in the top two and I recommend it without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding vacation
The house is wonderful. Lots of room for our family of 8. The kitchen and bathrooms are very well stocked. The beds are very comfortable. We enjoyed the location and could walk or Uber easily.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

burns d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Marvelous!
We had an absolutely marvelous stay! We were visiting Charleston for our son's wedding at St Luke’s, which is about a block away. The location allowed us the ability to stay with three generations of our family with the ability to walk to the chapel. It was perfect! Further, the hosts were very responsive to questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding trip
4 couples came to Charleston to attend our friends sons wedding. The house was so beautiful and well stocked with everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had fun in Charleston
Overall a great stay. The house was a little further from the sights than we expected, but it was very comfortable and the little extras that the owners put out were so appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

April Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House!
We were two families in for the weekend to witness & celebrate the graduation of our children from college. Parking is easy in the back lot, on the street, or in a nearby deck. We didn’t have the need to walk anywhere, so the location wasn’t an issue. The house couldn’t have been more comfortable. Cozy beds, plus bathrooms with plenty of fluffy towels, and shower soaps. Kitchen had everything we needed, plus all the niceties - Keurig with k-cups, sugar, & creamer; plenty of paper towels, ziplock bags & trash bags. There were even packs of instant grits, oatmeal, and nutrigrain bars. We appreciated all those little details! Owners thought of everything to make the stay enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

BruceandCarol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
The house is beautiful, very well stocked, plenty of room. The beds were very comfortable with plenty of pillows. the location is great as it's easy to get around. We did not have a car and had no problem getting places either by walking or getting an Uber. The hosts are very generous!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C., tryon

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
We came in town for the Cooper River Bridge Run and stayed at this lovely home. It was perfect for the 7 of us with plenty of room/bathrooms. It was clean and every detail was included. They left us snacks, coffee, a sweet note and even water bottles. We will be back for sure! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charleston visit
Nice house clean attentive owners
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashli S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in convenient location
Really enjoyed our stay. Really cool house in a nice location. We walked all over Charleston! Would definitely stay again & recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicely appointed
We had a wonderful time with family and friends ringing in the new year in Charleston. The large home was appointed nicely with lovely linens and all the necessities. My only comment to consider is the location. It is not really walkable to the popular shopping/restaurant area. We had to Uber everywhere. It was easy to get Ubers but just something to keep in mind. We were led to believe we were a bit closer. The house is in the medical district. We felt safe and parking was easy. Again, the house is lovely and the property manager was great. We loved Charleston!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Huge house in a great location
Huge, comfortable house that is very clean and convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved This House!
This house was amazing and very clean. It was tastefully decorated and had everything we needed. It was cozy and felt like home. The beds were comfortable as well. We really liked that every bedroom had its own bathroom. The location was convenient to downtown Charleston, with easy access to James Island and Folly Beach. The owners were quick to respond to any questions that we had. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip and 40th birthday celebration
My friends and I enjoyed a long weekend at “The Penny Palace” this past weekend. It was perfect and everything we needed. Ted and Jake (the hosts) had everything perfect at the house to make our trip seamless and easy. They make personal touches like leaving a sweet note to welcome us, along with some refillable water tumblers, breakfast breads in the kitchen, and a well stocked selection of K-cups so we could enjoy coffee without the stress of having to get to a store to buy groceries just after arriving- along with many other “ extras” throughout the house to make it comfortable, and easy while traveling. This house is in a quiet, nice, neighborhood. Me and the other 8 ladies staying at this house felt safe here. It is easy to walk to some places to eat and shop. Or, it is so close and central to everything you can take a simple (and cheap) Uber ride to a specific place and walk around from there. This house is just perfect! Has the Charleston charm with well decorated interior. Also, stocked well with miscellaneous items to help for a smooth trip. Definitely recommend and would stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need in a vacation home
Great experience. We truly loved and enjoyed this house. There wasn’t anything missing that we may have needed. The extras provided in the kitchen and bathroom were above and beyond expectations. The quality of sheets and towels were amazing. We have never been to a rental that provided so many quality items and extras. The owners were very responsive about a smoke alarm issue. The house was very comfortable for 4 friends to enjoy time together and beautiful Charleston.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

TARUN M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Proximity to restaurants and bars. Quiet neighborhood
Great property close to bars and restaurants, walking distance and excellent hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and clean
Ours was a sister getaway for 8 of us women, all over 60 yo. The home was exceptionally clean, and provided plenty of common space for us to visit, eat, play games, and laugh. We shared the 4 good-sized bedrooms, that each had its own bathroom. (A plus for so many women.) The location was good, and felt safe. We walked everywhere during the 3.5 days of touring the city, not needing to have a car or use a service. The hosts, Ted and Jake, were responsive and helpful. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karaline D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette Party
This house was INCREDIBLE! We stayed here for a bachelorette party and felt safe, and secure, and there was PLENTY of room for all of us. Not to mention the house decor is stunning! We felt safe walking into town, and it was only a 5-minute Uber ride to King Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
We had such a great trip and Ashley was so responsive and helpful! We loved our stay, spacious and everyone had a bed which was comfy! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great VRBO!
We stayed for a bachelorette party and it was perfect! Not far from King St and great area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is great
No big deal at all and not a complain just wanted to let you know that the fan in bedroom 3 does not oscelate
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023