The Sleepy Shack - Private, Cozy Cottage for your next getaway! - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Charleston, SC

Gullah Geechee Exhibit & Borough Project
10 min walk
St. Johns Yacht Harbor
6 min drive
Angel Oak Tree
8 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
29 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

The Sleepy Shack - Private, Cozy Cottage for your next getaway!

Come enjoy some peace and quiet in this private, simple (yet comfortable) cottage located under the Oak trees of Johns Island. 20 minutes from Downtown Charleston, Folly Beach, and Kiawah. Enjoy a fire in the fire pit, heat up the grill for some fresh seafood or take a hot shower under the stars! (Just to be clear, there is also a very nice interior shower!)

The Sleepy Shack is private, comfortable, and clean! The studio apartment is ideal for two tenants. Three can easily fit in this 500 square foot cabin if one person doesn't mind the sleeping on the couch.

The rear porch is private and guests have their own separate outdoor area with a fire bowl and grill.

The Sleepy Shack is within walking distance to Low Tide Brewery and a very close drive to other various dining options. Catch a movie at the Terrace Theater or enjoy some live music at The Pour House (within 5 miles).

Come explore Johns Island - The Vineyard, Sweet Water Distillery, the Tea Plantation, Angel Oak, the Johns Island Farmers Market. Johns Island is also ideal for those who wish to enjoy distance biking through the oak trees, rivers and marshes of this rural (yet convenient) area. The wide, quiet beaches of Kiawah are just a scenic drive down the way.

Or hop over to neighboring James Island to enjoy the fun and sun of Folly Beach. Check out the fishing and surfing at the pier, or relax in the tidal pools, or shop and dine on the main drag. Grab some fresh Seafood from Crosby's or Huff's and bring it back to cook on the grill!

James Island County park is about 7 minutes from the cottage and offers scenic bike and walking trails as well as climbing wall and other great opportunities for fun with the kids!

20 minutes from the heart of Downtown Charleston! Knock the sand off your flip flops and head downtown where you can enjoy extensive history, culture and (definitely) food options! A beautiful place the visit - there are Harbor Tours, Carriage Rides, Ghost Tours, The Market, Water Front Park, Marion Square and an unending assortment of dining options to explore!

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this cottage. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Gullah Geechee Exhibit & Borough Project. You'll find features such as a water park. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, patio and TVs
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
14 minutes by car from Medical University of South Carolina and 14 minutes from College of Charleston

The Sleepy Shack - Private, Cozy Cottage for your next getaway! offers its guests a water park.

This Johns Island cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Cava

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Kitchenette
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Outdoor shower
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundromat nearby

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is allowed on the back porch.

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near the marina

Things to do

Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby

Safety features

No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 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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The Sleepy Shack Private Cozy Cottage for Your Next Getaway!

The Sleepy Shack - Private, Cozy Cottage for your next getaway! Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

11 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy stay

Perfect for a short stay while visiting my daughter at College of Charleston. Wish I could have stayed longer! Peaceful and cozy with everything I needed to be comfortable. Took the opportunity to go visit the Angel Oak nearby and 20 minute drive to my daughter at school. Host was lovely and communicated well to make sure we were settled in.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

joel r.

7 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A great decompression site.

We were as comfortable as can be had the best relations with Cava and Billy. She made the booking easy and gave the best directions as we wandered around Johns Island. Highly recommended. Joel and Charlene

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James H.

27 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Just What Was Promised!

We had a lovely stay while visiting our grandchildren on the island. Great location, gracious hosts, and comfortable space for two. One suggestion to the owner is that they consider putting safety bars in the shower, particularly for retirees (like us!) There's a good chance we'll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

24 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Sleepy shack

Perfect little property for our short weekend visit

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne T.

21 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at Sleepy Cottage!

We had a wonderful time at Sleepy Cottage! The location was perfect for our needs and the property owner was awesome! She answered questions very quickly and was very focused on making certain that we were comfortable and all needs were met. The cottage had everything we needed and was very cute! We look forward to staying again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy G., Mesa, Maricopa County,AZ

18 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place

We absolutely loved our stay at the Sleepy Shack-it met all of our expectations-close enough to downtown Charleston yet rustic enough for us! Our host, Cava, was wonderful providing us with places to eat nearby and things to do❣️. Thank you, Cava, for sharing your place with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meriwether P.

2 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Helene weekend in Charleston!

The description of the property was perfect - Clean, comfortable and very convenient to my activities. Easy getting in upon arrival and Cava and her family were fantastic (even when we lost power during the Hurricane). Very private and safe and I plan on staying there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette B.

6 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Johns Island

Cava was extremely accommodating and communicative

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

9 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Sleepy Shack

Great location. Host Cava was fantastic in accommodating our request to show up late. Nice shack for sleeping and great patio for relaxation. Great outdoor shower.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephani P.

17 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little rustic place

This cute little place was just far enough away to get us away from crazy city life but just close enough that we were within a 30 min drive from everything we wanted to see and do. Cava was a wonderful host and was so friendly and willing to help if we needed it. We enjoyed staying at this little sleep shack. We hope to one day come back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

12 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Sleepy Shack

We loved our shack! Very quiet neighborhood. The outdoor shower was great! The host Cava and Billy are the best. Folly Beach is a 20 minute drive away and what a great beach it is. Exploring Charleston was wonderful. We will be back to the Shack! Thanks again for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

30 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly Recommend

This place was awesome. Cava was great and super easy to get in touch with. The place was nice and secluded behind their house, so privacy was never an issue. My wife and I will definitely be staying there next time we’re in Charleston if it’s available.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina N., Rochester, NY

25 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet and simple

Cute place. Bed very comfortable. Nice outdoor and indoor spaces. Good to relax and act as home base for both city and beach. Minimal accoutrements but everything you need for a few days’ getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

15 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellant

Loved it

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott k.

2 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our wedding weekend

Quaint place to stay. Charming. Plenty of space for our weekend needs. Enjoyed access to an outdoor shower. The hosts were super helpful and kind

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk H.

28 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Rented for a friend visiting from St Louis

My visiting friend stayed for 6 days and all indications were that he thouroughly enjoyed his stay. Very peaceful setting and absolutely convenient for anyone wanting to travel about the Charleston area as well as convenient to where we were working together in Ravenel. Would rent again and recommend to anyone.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

23 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The Shack

unique and private! Loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Nottingham, United Kingdom

16 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and relaxing spot

It's exactly like in the honest description - no more, no less, - with a great low country vibe. I'd definitely stay again. Although directions are clear and accurate, I still drove by the entrance a few times in the dark...

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

24 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Shack

What a great place to stay! Cava was amazing and made our stay even better (even let us play with the dog!) The location was great for seeing many different sites in the area, from downtown Charleston to the beaches and plantations. Definitely a must stay location!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

11 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Quiet,peaceful and central location, great host

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

10 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

We had a great time touring the islands and Charleston.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

21 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

1st time ever VRBO stay

Cava, the owner, welcomed us and gave us a tour of the cozy little cottage. We so enjoyed the history behind it! (To find out more about the history, please consider this for your next stay @ VRBO) She then left us with assurance that should we need anything, to just text her. This was our first such place to stay and we are looking forward to another such stay in the future!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna W.

7 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

One of the best places I’ve stayed

Very quiet very nice super clean will stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely little bungalow

It's in a quiet neighborhood and is secluded at the back of the owner's property. The furnishings are comfortable and the coffee maker was a life saver for us! I really loved the outdoor space with the fire pit. We were there over Thanksgiving so we enjoyed seeing our family during the day and being able to escape to our own space for the night. 10 thumbs up!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda B.

17 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Getaway

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at The Sleepy Shack. Cava, the host came out to greet us as we drove up and showed us inside. She recommended things to see and do in the area and places to eat. While we were away she texted that she had left extra kindling to build a fire in the fire pit. The shack was nice and cozy with a great outdoor area. We did enjoy a nice fire in the firepit! It was a great get away and we hope to visit again when in the area!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023