Hip Island House — Newly Renovated! - Vacation rental home in Charleston, SC

About this Property

• Sleeps 9
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Summary:
Renovated in Dec ‘21, this peaceful and calming home with a massive yard and palapa is great for families and friends wanting to experience both Charleston's great Downtown area and beachfront — it's ideally located right between the two.

The Space:
Sunny, cavernous, exceptionally-located James Island home with great outdoor living space and boutique amenities. The home is a few mins. from Downtown and less than 10 mins. from Folly Beach, with all the amenities of high-end boutique hotels but with much more space. Recently modernized bathrooms, TWO living rooms with huge flatscreen TVs and a Sonos wireless soundsystem all contribute to a luxury experience, ideal for modest groups and families— plus, an outdoor shower!

For guest convenience we provide coffee, sugar, bath and beach towels, bed linens, paper towels, toilet paper, and soaps.

Guest Access:
Guests have access to the entire home, Cavernous backyard with great outdoor living space, and off street parking for 4-5 cars.

The Neighborhood:
The home is in a peaceful, centrally located James Island neighborhood. 10 mins. from Downtown and 10 min. to Folly Beach. James Island County Park, eateries, bars, shopping, banking, and convenience stores are all within a short 2-3 min. drive. The ideal location for visiting Charleston.

Getting Around:
Uber and Lyft are plentiful and economical. There are also local yellow cabs, limo services, and a public transit.

Other Things to Note:
Streaming services available with guests’ own account(s).

Owner/Host is SC licensed Realtor

Interaction with Guests:
The host is available for any issues or questions you may have during your stay. You will receive a digital guidebook link with info about the area, restaurant recommendations, and activities.

About the Area

This vacation home is located in Charleston. Charleston City Market and USS Yorktown are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterfront Park and Riverfront Park. Check out an event or a game at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center, and consider making time for South Carolina Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips to get the best Charleston area vacation home experience:

Sticking to a rental budget:

• The earlier your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The best rental homes are reserved early. Booking your vacation property six - twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental.
• Book your rental property in Fall or Spring months to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowds.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host if your family qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Booking websites usually offer guests an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for details.
• Look for your local Charleston area visitors guide magazine when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great articles, visitors guides contain money saving offers on local accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Choose your vacation dates and max budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your family requires. Hip Island House — Newly Renovated! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed types is often available online. If not, contact the property management company before you reserve the rental. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to establish what is optimal for your trip.
• Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or costs applied to your agreement.
• Does your family require special amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters for amenities. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .

Have a great stay:

• Put the manager's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Lock your rental property while you are out! Don't let thieves ruin your family vacation.
• Document any damages to the rental at check in, and immediately contact the property manager. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are useful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable visitors bothering your life at home. Employ the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and places you would have not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to get the best seafood, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, walk through the property to reconfirm you've collected all personal items. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on great feedback to inspire more reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best vacation home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.