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Charming & Central Apartment Downtown

Summary:Ideal for Traveling Professionals. This brand new bright studio apartment is available for 30 nighttime minimum stays. This apartment has its own private entrance and is located in downtown Charleston. The building was completely modernized...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
19 Bedrooms in CHS | Private Pool! | The...

Permit Number: 06280The Space: Welcome to your ultimate group hideaway. This broad 4-unit, 19-bedroom property, with a *private pool* is thoughtfully designed for enormous groups, corporate retreats, wedding events, or multi-family vacations...

  • Charleston
  • 19 Bedrooms
  • 15 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 38
2-story Condo with Private Balcony, Ocea...

Sunshine & Good Times – Oceanfront Ease in Wild DunesWelcome to Sunshine & Good Times, a bright and charmingly refreshed 3-bedroom getaway located within the sought-after Mariner's Walk community in Wild Dunes Resort. With sweeping ocean vistas...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Sand Dune & Sea Shell by AvantStay | Gor...

**This is a two-home rental! Save additional when you book both homes at once. 12 rooms for all your family and friends!**Welcome to Sea Shell and Sand Dune by AvantStay! Heaven beckons from this marvelous beach home that's located only 1 block away...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 24
Quaint Southern Charm - 2 BR Downtown Ea...

Gorgeously refreshed apartment in an amazingly convenient location just blocks from Charleston’s historic district. A short walk to King St or the Ravenel Bridge, and surrounded by some of the city’s best eateries in an authentic residential...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Gorgeous IOP Home, Second Row, Private P...

Welcome to 4 53rd Avenue on the Isle of Palms, your ideal beach hideaway! This impressive 4-bedroom vacation rental is located on the second row from the beach, offering simple beach access—just 50 yards away—and a partial ocean view through the...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10

Charleston Tours & Activities

Guided Inshore Fishing Charters
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$450.00 - $550.00

description: Ladies and gents, let's go fishin'! Duration 3 or 4 hour charters About ALL charters are private charters Inshore Fishing Oh, what fish you will find! Explore the inshore areas where we will find Redfish...

Sunset Harbor Cruise - Daniel Island
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$18.00 - $100.00

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: description: **Sunset Harbor Cruise — Daniel Island** Trade the land for the water and watch Charleston's famous sunset unfold from the harbor. Departing from Daniel Island, this relaxing cruise is the perfect...

Multi-Day Jet Ski Rentals -- Lake Keowee

Endless Adventures Jet Ski Rentals

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$750.00 - $2,065.00

description: Multi-day Jet Ski Rentals About All Multi Day Rentals are delivered in water to your dock. We inspect for adequate mooring and protection and go over how to tie the skis properly to avoid damage. Therefore, we will deliver the Jet...

Outer Banks Boat Tour

Charleston Outdoor Adventures

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$10.00 - $47.00

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road pricing: Adults (13+) $47 Children (2-12 y/o) $32 Infants (Under 2) $10 description: We are excited to be offering an OBX Tour, centered around the filming location and sights from the...

Paddleboard Rental

Edisto Watersports and Tackle

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$40.00

meeting_point: Edisto Beach, SC description: *Book Online Now!* ___________________________ Rates **SUP: **$40 *Must be 18+ to Rent* *Ages 10 and over to ride* ___________________________ Duration 3 Hours ___________________________ ...

Full Moon Boat Excursions

Castaway Island Excursions

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$35.00 - $50.00

meeting_point: 2223 Folly Rd. description: We will be departing from the dock as the sun is beginning to set. While cruising through the creeks of Folly and out to Morris Island we will watch the full moon rise over the water. And of course there...

Revolution Comes to Charleston
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$25.00 - $35.00

duration: 90 Minutes meeting_point: Shepheards Tavern - 46 Broad St. Charleston SC group_size: Maximum 20 people description: Charleston’s role in the American Revolution began long before 1776, placing the city at the very heart of revolutionary...

Sunset Sail (Folly Beach)

Seas Life for Good

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$75.00 - $500.00

description: *Experience a Gorgeous Sunset!* ___________________________________ Rates *All ages welcome!* **Price** Max 6 people - $500 for up to 4 people - $75 each additional person ___________________________________ Duration 2...

Morris Island Volunteer Beach Sweep

meeting_point: 2223 Folly Rd. description: This is a volunteer beach sweep on Morris Island where we will be picking up trash and recording our findings with hopes to keep our local waterways clean.

description: About You provide the bus, I’ll provide a two hour tour. Charleston sites include: Rainbow Row, Four Corners of Law, Dock Street Theater, St. Phillip's Church, Washington Square, The Battery, Old Exchange Building and Provost...

Sunset Cruise

Santee Boat Rentals

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$80.00

duration: 2 Hours description: Take a sunst cruise around the lake. Depart at 6 pm and cruise the lake until Sunset. Shared group tour minimum 4 people; maximum 6 people. Call for private sunset cruise package. what_is_included: - Included on...

Twilight Paddle - South Cove

Unlimited Outfitters

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$30.00 - $35.00

description: Paddle into the Sunset Duration 2 hours About Take a twilight paddle for a discount, this is a self guided rental! What to Know - Each rental includes a Life Vest, Paddle and Whistle - Each rider must be at least 12 years...

Charleston, SC

Charleston is a historic port city on the South Carolina coast, known for its cobblestone streets, antebellum architecture, and vibrant culinary scene.

Founded in 1670, Charleston offers a rich blend of Southern charm and coastal beauty. Visitors can explore the city's well-preserved historic district, take a carriage ride past colorful homes, or tour landmarks like Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. The city also boasts a thriving food scene, waterfront parks, art galleries, and easy access to nearby barrier islands like Sullivan's Island, Folly Beach, and Isle of Palms.

Charleston offers a wide range of lodging, including historic inns, boutique hotels, and vacation rental homes in both the city and on surrounding beaches. Whether you're dining on Lowcountry cuisine, relaxing on the sand, or walking beneath the oaks at a plantation garden, Charleston combines history, hospitality, and coastal charm to create a uniquely Southern vacation experience.

South Carolina's oldest city is arguably also one of its most charming, inviting, and altogether purely fun. A collection of historic structures that pre-date the birth of America, opulent gardens and mansions open to the public, and some of the best shopping, dining, and lodging options in the southeast, it's easy to see why this ancient southern town is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the state.

Charleston SC

In return, Charleston welcomes visitors with arms wide open. The term "southern hospitality" was seemingly designed for this area, as the city has earned the reputation of being one of the most hospitable destinations in the country - a reputation that was cemented by recent accolades in Travel + Leisure magazine, naming it "America's Most Friendly [City],"and Southern Living magazine, which honored Charleston as "the most polite and hospitable city in America."

Charleston SC

Certainly, visitors are welcome to come and experience the city for its friendly nature, slightly-coastal vibe, and blocks upon blocks of world renowned restaurants and boutiques, but the big attraction in this city is the abundant history that can be found, quite literally, around every street corner. Hundreds of buildings in the historic downtown and Lowcountry outskirts have been deemed a national historical landmark, and with quiet streets that are flanked with towering Palmettos - (the city and the state's signature tree) - and centuries-old live oaks, an impromptu stroll can easily turn into a detailed tour of some of the East Coast's most historic, and altogether beautiful, famed national and regional sites.

Charleston SC

In Charleston, a rich history, phenomenal collection of architecture, and a unique southern style all combine to make this major city one of the premier tourist destinations in the south. Easily enjoyed by visitors of all interests and from all regions, Charleston should rank at the top on any travelers list of beautiful places to see in the southern United States.

Charleston SC

The city of Charleston began in 1670, as the English Colony of "Charles Town," named after and founded by King Charles II of Great Britain. The colony was an end result of English expeditions to this region of the New World that began in 1663, and cumulated in 1670 with the establishment of a new settlement.

Charleston SC

As the southernmost colony in the country at the time, this newly established community was subject to a number of potential attacks. Spain, France, and the suddenly displaced Native Americans were all threats to Charles Town, and forts and arsenals, (some of which are still standing), were quickly constructed to protect the small new population.

Charleston SC

However, despite this veritable range of threats from the get go, the new settlement was quickly and perpetually a resounding success. The site of Charleston or "Charles Town," bordering the Ashley and Cooper Rivers and located just several miles away from the barrier islands along the Atlantic Ocean, made it a prime locale for a shipping industry to thrive. In addition, the humid Lowcountry terrain that surrounded the area proved to be very fruitful for agricultural ventures, and within a few decades of its initial establishment, Charleston was churning out tons of Indigo and rice to export to ports all over the world. In fact, by the mid-18th century, it's estimated that nearly half the nation's rice was grown and shipped from the now major city of Charleston.

Charleston SC

During its early establishment and expansion, the city also became well known for its diverse group of residents - a distinction which would lead to some of the oldest churches, chapels and synagogues in the country. In Charleston, French Huguenots, Jews, Catholics, and other denominations could all escape religious persecution and live in peace, and as a result, a number of some of the oldest structures and congregations related to each religion in America can be found within the historic downtown city blocks.

Charleston SC

Of course, despite this relative prosperity and religious freedom, Charleston was not without its flaws. Slavery was at the backbone of this thriving industry, and the city had some of the largest plantations in the states, (with some of the highest numbers of slaves per property.) The majority of current sites and attractions like the Rice Museum or the Magnolia Plantation have special exhibits on this dark but clearly accurate chapter of Charleston's history, and a number of testaments to this forced lifestyle - like some of the oldest slave cabins in the south - can still be found in and around the city.

Charleston SC

Also, while Charleston was a hero during the American Revolution, and a wealthy and beautiful landmark during the antebellum period, it would became a shamed and occupied city during the Civil War, with Union troops marching in and overtaking the Southern stronghold in its entirety in 1865. A great fire and massive hurricanes would follow, destroying a number of the original landmarks, but thankfully not all of them, and today visitors can stroll through the small streets and find literally dozens of buildings that pre-date this tumultuous period.

Charleston SC

Today, Charleston is a friendly and diverse town that is chock-full of restaurants, antiques, historical attractions, golf courses, art galleries, farmer's markets, expansive gardens, and virtually anything a traveler would need to stay entertained.

Charleston SC

The dining scene alone in the city is staggering, with over 700 restaurants in the city and surrounding regions to explore. Ranging from French bistros to easy-going BBQ joints and delis, virtually every palette and appetite can be accommodated in this southern city. Fresh seafood is almost always on the menu, as the water-locked region, that's close to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, is well-known for having some of the freshest SC shrimp, crabs, and fish available.

Charleston SC

Boutiques, galleries, and shopping centers are always in season, as are the wide range of golf courses that inspire visitors to play at their best among some of the most gorgeous landscapes along the coastline. History buffs will want to look into the large number of tours available via a number of mediums, like narrated bus rides or romantic horse and buggy strolls through the historic downtown, and everyone will enjoy the fantastic seasonal celebrations that have become a hallmark of the city, like the yearly Seafood Festival or Charleston's own Oktoberfest.

Charleston SC

For accommodations, the city has a sprawling range of nationally-recognized chain hotels, however, most folks find the best places to stay are the intimate inns, bed and breakfasts, and individually rented condos or homes that can be found scattered throughout the downtown area. Appropriately priced, luxurious, and close to all the action, visiting groups of all sizes - from couples to large families - can easily find plenty of inviting room in this southern city during any time of year.

Charleston SC

Perhaps best of all, there is no "off-season" in Charleston - the city is always wide open and accommodating for guests throughout the year, with a warm climate that will shake off the winter blues or infuse a summer vacation with an added dose of fun and southern style.

Charleston SC

Easily one of the most historically grand cities in the south, Charleston is a stunning destination that is sure to leave visitors smiling. Warm, hospitable, history-rich, and simply beautiful, this southern city is always worthy of exploration, and is always ready to wow newcomers with its deep-seated legacy, incredible modern amenities, and world renowned southern hospitality and downhome charm.

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