Charming, Historic 1br\/1ba Garden District Cookhouse Apartment - Vacation rental home in Charleston, SC

About this Property

• Sleeps 2
• 1 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Apartment

A luxury stay in a piece of history, The Cookhouse is a charming and chic option located in Charleston’s Garden District near Wragg Mall and its live oaks and fountain, the Charleston Museum, the Visitors’ Center, Marion Square’s Saturday Farmers’ and Crafts Market, two historic mansions open to the public (the Aiken-Rhett and Joseph Manigault Houses), the College of Charleston, the Charleston School of Law, and the nationally-recognized cuisine/entertainment district on Upper King. Within walking distance (or by complimentary trolley) are the King Street shopping area and antiques district, The Market, and numerous other historic districts.

The cavernous professionally-decorated ground-floor Cookhouse unit accommodates up to four people. The unit has a queen reproduction historic rice bed, two huge non-working fireplaces (the original kitchen and laundry rooms to the main home), accent antiques, a roomy bathroom with granite-tiled shower, and a completely-equipped kitchen/sitting room with eating area and full-sized couch bed. The Cookhouse features a professionally-designed patio and garden and has off-street parking for 1-2 cars.

Charleston is full of history, appeal and amazing hospitality. The Cookhouse accepts you simple access to beaches (15 mins.), historic river plantations (20 mins.), the South Carolina Aquarium, impressive, diverse cuisine, and accepts you to just relax, read, nibble, and imbibe your favorite beverages in the shared garden.

Illustrated in Bernard Herman’s Townhouse: Architecture and Material Life in the Early American City 1780-1830 (2005), the Cookhouse was freshly attractively restored following the award-winning restoration of the main John Robinson House, a historically significant Federal double home (1814) constructed by the wealthy merchant who later constructed the adjacent urban plantation now known as the Aiken-Rhett House. There is an interesting article with multiple photos on the Cookhouse restoration in Period Homes magazine (Vol. 14, No. 6, Nov. 2013), a copy of which is available in the Cookhouse.

Please note that The Cookhouse is a duplex structure located behind the main home. This listing is for the ground-floor 1br/1ba unit and there is also a second floor 1br/1ba unit above. The units are completely separate with their own private entrances and share no interior spaces. Also note that while The Cookhouse can accommodate a max of 4 people, the second bed is a full-sized couch bed in the living area.

While this is a newer listing due to a new management team taking over as hosts, this property has been a short term rental for many years with nearly 200 positive 5-star reviews from the homeowner's previous listing.

This is a entirely-licensed short term rental, City of Charleston Permit # OP2018-00221.

About the Area

Downtown Charleston, a neighborhood in Charleston, is home to this apartment. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Charleston City Market and Charleston Tanger Outlets. 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

Strategies for getting the perfect Charleston area vacation property experience:

When to book a Charleston area rental home & When to go:

• The sooner you can book a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental homes are booked very early. Reserving your vacation rental six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and book your vacation rental.
• Reserve your vacation in Fall or Spring months to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Charleston area vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Some owners offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your family.
• Property managers typically offer customers an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally will cost you between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Look for your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitor guides have money saving offers on nearby accommodations and attractions.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Begin by selecting your trip dates and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration you need. Charming, Historic 1br\/1ba Garden District Cookhouse Apartment has 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is normally accessible on booking websites. Otherwise, reach out to the property management company before you book the vacation home. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds and bunks.
• Some rentals allow pets, but others don't. Allowable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask the property manager about pet restrictions before booking.
• Visiting for a single attraction? Try a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .

Have a wonderful stay:

• Put the host's information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, intercom or WIFI setup. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent many issues.
• Lock your vacation home while you are out. Keep your property safe!
• Upon check-in, make note of any damages to the rental property and immediately contact the host. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are a fantastic source for finding the best local beaches.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• On check-out day, complete a final walk-through to make sure you haven't forget any personal items. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• 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 excellent reviews to inspire future bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.