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Historic downstairs home in downtown Charleston w/free WiFi - perfect for groups

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic downstairs home in downtown Charleston w/free WiFi - perfect for groups

243 Rutledge A

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City/town permit numberOP2024-04661
City/town permit numberBL026333-11-2021

Built in the 1890s and located in a prime location near the heart of downtown Charleston, this historic first-floor getaway is the perfect home away from home for your next escapade in Charleston! With 1,500 square feet of comfort and convenience, you'll find plenty of space and two full bathrooms. This home is perfect for a weekend getaway or family gathering. If you choose to entertain at home for lunch or dinner, let the full kitchen inspire you to prepare lazy brunches and get togethers with friends.

This getaway is conveniently located in Charleston's Historic Cannonborough-Elliottborough Neighborhood, a safe neighborhood where guests can walk around at any time of the day without any concerns. There are a lot of students in the area as the home is close to the Medical University of South Carolina. Even though you have a fully equipped kitchen at home, being surrounded by amazing dining options is a clear temptation and there's no one to blame! A must-visit while in Charleston is The Battery, a jaw-dropping promenade that is the perfect spot for a relaxing stroll and gives you the opportunity to admire beautiful homes and Southern-style mansions. One-and-a-half miles away is the Historic Charleston City Market, the perfect place to experience the southern charm that Charleston is known for. There you can buy local foods, toys, souvenirs, clothes, leather goods, and so much more.

THINGS TO KNOW
Please note that the driveway is shared with the upstairs retreat.
Cable TV is not available, but Sling TV is provided.
Snowbird-friendly.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.



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.

Property manager

Vacasa of South Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
47433

About the neighborhood

Map
Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • Medical University of South Carolina - 8 min walk
  • College of Charleston - 16 min walk
  • Charleston City Market - 3 min drive
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 3 min drive
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 11 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Provisions - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Uptown Social - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Recovery Room Tavern - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Malagon - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic downstairs home in downtown Charleston w/free WiFi - perfect for groups pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic downstairs home in downtown Charleston w/free WiFi - perfect for groups?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic downstairs home in downtown Charleston w/free WiFi - perfect for groups?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic downstairs home in downtown Charleston w/free WiFi - perfect for groups located?

Located in Downtown Charleston, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Medical University of South Carolina and The Citadel. College of Charleston and Charleston City Market are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Historic downstairs home in downtown Charleston w/free WiFi - perfect for groups Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Linda G.

Clean and close to everything we needed for a wedding at Canon Green.
Location, 2 bathrooms, clean

8/10 Good

Gloria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Trip
A group of friends from around the country. We found this space to provide plenty of beds and two full bathrooms. We thought we would use the kitchen more, but we didn’t. The living room area was very comfortable for hanging out and talking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super place.
Great place to stay with a large group. Plenty of room for all. My only suggestion is more dressers to store clothing. Great overall. Great neighborhood and easy walk to area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pre cruiser
Stayed a few days before leaving on a cruise. Perfect for us girls!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Interview
My family came down for my son to interview at MUSC. Perfect location. Straight drive/walk to the facilities. Great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice historic place to stay!
This was a great place to stay in Charleston! It is clearly some level of historical based on construction and architecture, and the things that come along with a home that has been upgraded and modern amenities added though the years. Has a very Charleston look and feel to it, and the parking in the back was great for our smaller SUVs!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Emma M.

Great location + group spot
The house was great for our group of 7 for two nights! The location is great - walkable to Upper King and lots of yummy food / coffee options near by. The house is old but charming and the price felt very fair for the location and number of beds. I would return!

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location for a Fun Group Stay
This property was perfect for our girls getaway! We had 8 people and the apartment fit our group perfectly. The location was superb, within walking distance to King Street and lots of great lunch and coffee spots. The management team was very communicative and helpful with our check in. I would highly recommend this property for any group looking for a great stay in Charleston!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Ed K.

I recommend booking the house.
We loved the location, everything is very accessible from our spot. It’s a quiet street, and we felt safe. The house is clean, but not the comfiest bedding (sheets and bed covers are a very synthetic material) . If that’s not a non negotiable for you then then you should be fine. We had a great time and would come back.

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
We enjoyed the character of the home and neighborhood. Although one way streets make driving interesting, gps made everything a reasonable drive. House was clean. Beds and linens were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property.
The rental process was easy and the local representatives checked on us. The property was very nice and looked like the pictures. It was great to stay in an authentic older Charleston, South Carolina home (updated nicely).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Weekend in Charlston
My Friends and I from NY were in for a long weekend wedding. Place is in a great location with restaurants and bars on King Street ~15 minute walk away. Very clean (including bathrooms), plenty of towels/blankets for a group of 7. Check in process was easy. Would definitely recommend for groups looking to stay in Charlston.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Rebecca T.

Overall good experience!
It is what it is- an older home in the city. Parking is tight, but it’s super convenient to everything you want to do. Very comfy beds. Traffic out front got loud at times but we were so tired from sight seeing that we didn’t mind.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Heba K.

Family vacation
The house is very centrally located near a lot of restaurants and coffee shops. Very comfortable beds. Enough parking for our cars. We enjoyed our stay very much. The wifi sometimes is spotty. Vacasa team responded to all our needs very quickly.
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10/10 Excellent

Charley C.

Very nice spot!
This location, size, and layout were perfectly suited to our needs for a quick working vacation in downtown Charleston with five adults and two small kids. There was plenty of room for the whole crew, with several extra beds, washer/dryer, and small but modern kitchen and bathrooms. Everything was very welcoming upon arrival and the Vacasa text system ensured that any issues could be dealt with promptly. But we did not encounter any problems whatsoever, thankfully.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary Ramsey E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Ok not great
This property needs a good bit of improvement.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Herbert N., Augusta, Georgia/ USA

Liked: Check-in, location
Not well kept
Scratched up car driving in from the narrow driveway and bushes on both side. It is by no means a 4 car parking in back. We had no tv. Had to call for repair. He came but still no decent service. That was 6 days. We were asked to strip beds where we discovered blood stains in the back room on the mattress. The pillows are extremely flat. The trip was one we had looked forward to. The inconvenience issues subtracted major point from rebooking at that location. 3 stars are for convenience and room space.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Antonina B., Evansville, IN

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Mold
This place needs so much work. There is mold on the walls. Literally, mold where water has come in and never dealt with at all. That is dangerous. I could see the ground underneath the house through one of the vents. When we turned the heat on, one bedroom had cold air blasting into it like a meat locker, and the other was like a sauna. The third bedroom had mold, so you can’t sleep there. There are no curtains on the living room windows, so you cannot sleep there and everyone can look in to see what you have to steal. There is no full length mirror, one bathroom does not have a plug, the is only one mirror with any plug near it, the garbage can was filthy and hasn’t been cleaned in a while, the walls need to be repaired. It was terrible. Vacasa moved us to another place after our second night, which was helpful, but it cost us most of a day going back and forth to coordinate the move, packing up everything we had unpacked already, moving, hauling our stuff upstairs, and unpacking in the new place, which then had it’s own problems. I have stayed in other Vrbo properties. I have never experienced anything like this. This listing should be removed until the mold is remediated, the HVAC is fixed, and all the other repairs are made. This place really negatively effected our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Pete P.

Pete
Location,amenities,beds and the drive is very narrow so be careful. Very nice place👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Charlene B.

Great coffee shops close by
So convent to very good Coffee shops and a terrific restaurant, Fuel Charleston. The inside of the home was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Comfy beds, great location
We loved being close to so much in Charleston. The beds were comfortable and the living room was big enough for all of us to gather and play games. Loved having a Keurig! Thank you for the memorable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recent Stay
Our stay coincided with Ian’s South Carolina landfall. We were worried that would put a damper on things but found the home to be very cozy, accurately described and no flooding to be found in the surrounding neighborhood (a rarity for downtown Charleston). Communication with host was superb and they were quick to respond. 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tabatha W.

Love this house
This house slept 10 of us for a girls trip. Cozy beds. Amazing black out curtains. We had plenty of room to spread out. Kitchen has basics. They provide starters like paper towels. If you plan to really cook, bring some supplies. 2 full bathrooms and were needed w girls! Close and walkable to king street. Cute area. Would definitely stay here again. Only thing it needs is an extra trashcan.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Loved this spacious, beautiful spot that had a great location downtown! It was clean and a great access point for getting out and exploring the beautiful city!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Sarah N.

Location!
Wonderful space and location. The house was decorated beautifully and has lots of natural sunlight. Many beds to comfortably fit 11 of us and a trundle if there was a 12th. Kitchen is decently equipped for basic cooking needs. Impeccable location in walking distance to King Street or a short Uber ride to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021