Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC

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9.2Outstanding
(60 Ratings)
"We planned this trip as a birthday girls trip with my friend and our teen daughters. It was a perfect location, central to everything historic Charleston has to offer and a great place to rest after a..."
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9.2 / 10
Outstanding(60 Ratings)

Apartment in Charleston, SC

5 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this apartment rental

195 East Bay

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Make this loft your home base to explore historic Charleston's southern charms and prepare for a thrilling escapade! Featuring hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, a sofa bed, and a lofted bedroom, 195 East Bay is the definition of comfort and convenience. Channel your inner chef and let your creativity flow in the well-equipped kitchen - treat your guests to mouth-watering meals, and you'll be the star of your group. Then, cozy up on the couch and read a good book, catch up with emails using the free WiFi, or watch TV. No matter how you decide to spend your afternoon, this home away from home is equipped to provide the best lodging experience for you all.

You'll be located on East Bay Street, within walking distance of Charleston's most widely acclaimed bars and restaurants. One of the peninsula's most visited parks is Joe Riley Waterfront Park, roughly 350 yards away. It offers incredible views of Charleston harbor, family-size swings, picnicking and sunbathing areas, two large fountains, and free WiFi. History buffs will have a blast! Downtown Charleston offers a plethora of great museums, art galleries, and historical landmarks to help you get a better understanding of the history of the city.

THINGS TO KNOW
The bedroom and bathroom are at the top of a spiral staircase.
This vacation rental does not provide access to a washer/dryer.
This home is inside the Lodge Alley Inn.

Parking notes: No parking available.

This rental is located on floor 2.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10
Outstanding(60 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
We planned this trip as a birthday girls trip with my friend and our teen daughters. It was a perfect location, central to everything historic Charleston has to offer and a great place to rest after a long day of exploring, shopping and beaching! It was very comfortable for us and a beautiful space. The only snag we ran into was where to keep our bags the last day between checkout and when we had to go to the airport but after a quick text to the VACASA team we were connected with the Charleston Bag Valet and that worked perfectly! My only suggestion would be to share that information in the binder or welcome emails and to maybe give a little more instruction on where to enter to get to the room as it’s a pretty good sized property.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
My friend and I visited with her daughter and mine to celebrate my friends 50th birthday. The location and property were fantastic for our stay. It was in a great location and very comfortable for the four of us. Right in the heart of everything and a great place to rest after a long day of sightseeing, beaching and exploring! The only snag we ran into was what to do with our luggage on checkout day until we had to go to the airport but the team was very helpful in getting us connected with Charleston Bag Valet.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
Great stay. Centrally located - walked everywhere. Beautiful city -
6 / 10Average·Sep 2023
This property is inside a Blue Green Vacations time-share property. The East Bay Street location is quite good. One can walk the center city/historic district, including the Aquarium and most museums. Self parking is a block away. That's pricey at $2/hour, with an $18/overnight cap. But if one comes and goes, the $2/hour rate kicks in. Several times our daily parking ran $33+/day. Now the not-so-good. The bathroom plumbing is anemic...the cold water pressure is a trickle. Don't expect to flush the toilet more than twice an hour. The shower hot water is not "normal". To get a hot shower, one must position the control to "7 o'clock", not full-on to 6 o'clock. That took a call to Vacasa to figure out. Vacasa did send a maintenance team to replace a burned-out hallway bulb, and snake the bathroom drains. Or at least they snaked the bathroom sink. One will finish one's shower standing in two inches of soapy water, the shower drain empties that slowly. On check-out there were no garbage bins as stated, so I left the bag of garbage on top on the courtyard trash receptacle. The instructions in the unit said leave all the towels in one place. A later message said to also strip the bed. Whoops...missed that one. The unit has hallway stairs on the 2nd floor, so the luggage cart is only good for getting from the lobby to the 2nd floor. Not a big deal if your suitcase has wheels, I guess. At the /night (all-in after fees and taxes, but not including parking) it isn't a b

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FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Charming downtown home in heart of Charleston with loft, tranquil courtyard & AC. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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