Historic Cookhouse One Bedroom Apartment in Garden District - Vacation rental home in Charleston, SC

About this Property

• Sleeps 2
• 1 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Apartment
• Approximately 600 square feet

Looking for a unique experience at a historic property for your extended stay in downtown Charleston? Our Cookhouse suite is the ideal getaway. Our professionally-decorated Cookhouse unit, located on the 2nd floor, accommodates 2-4 persons, has a private bedroom with a queen-size reproduction historic rice bed, two non-working fireplaces, accent antiques (including a highboy), a roomy bathroom with tiled shower, and a entirely-equipped kitchen/sitting room with eating area and full-sized couch bed. The Cookhouse features a gorgeous, professionally-designed shared patio and garden and off-street parking for 1-2 guest cars.

Your hosts previously operated a seasonal inn in a restored 1760 country home in West Cork, Ireland for over twenty years. We also have a licensed short-term Cookhouse unit downstairs (see Vacation Rental By Owner #418787).

Our Cookhouse unit is a charming and chic option located in Charleston’s Garden District just off Wragg Mall with its live oaks and fountain, and within painless walking distance to the Charleston Museum, Marion Square’s Farmers and Crafts Market, the Gaillard Center, Charleston Music Hall, the historic Aiken-Rhett and Joseph Manigault House Museums, the aquarium, the Ft. Sumter ferry, the King Street shopping district, the College of Charleston, and the vibrant cuisine/entertainment district on Upper King.

Charleston is full of history, appeal and phenomenal hospitality. Our Cookhouse unit provides simple access to pristine beaches (15 mins. for Sullivan's Island and 20 to Folly Beach), historic river plantations (30 mins.), superb, highly diverse cuisine, and accepts you to just relax, read, nibble and imbibe your favorite beverages in the garden.

The 1814 Cookhouse is llustrated in Bernard Herman’s Townhouse: Architecture and Material Life in the Early American City 1780-1830 (2005) and was newly restored and has been designated as a "certified rehabilitation" project by the National Park Service. The Cookhouse restoration received a esteemed preservation award and was also featured in Period Homes magazine (Vol. 14, No. 6, Nov. 2013), a copy of which is availabe in the unit. The Cookhouse restoration followed 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 known as The Aiken-Rhett House.

About the Area

Located in Charleston, this apartment is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterfront Park and Riverfront Park, while South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center or Credit One Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, sailing, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Finding the best Charleston vacation home experience:

Money saving strategies:

• In the Charleston area area, The earlier you can book, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are booked very early. Reserving your rental property six - twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation home.
• Book your rental property in the Fall or Spring 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 an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August.
• Some hosts and property managers offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if special discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer their guests an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which usually costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for additional information.
• Often, rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Charleston area area visitors guide magazines which will include money-saving offers, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Charleston area visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Begin by choosing your potential vacation weeks and a spending budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Historic Cookhouse One Bedroom Apartment in Garden District has 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed types is almost always available online. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property management company before you book the home. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to work out what configuration is optimal for your family.
• If your group is bringing pets, you will need a pet-friendly rental. Make sure to ask for specifics on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Be aware that some property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Visiting for a single event? Use a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

Know before you go:

• Take a copy of the property manager's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, television set or WIFI setup. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent many difficulties.
• Protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental while you are out, just like you would back home.
• Record any issues with the rental during check in, and immediately contact the host. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are valuable if a dispute is filed.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud vacationers bothering your peaceful neighborhood. Use the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and attractions you would've not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to get the best seafood, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Double-check the rental property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items at check-out. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Remove everything from 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 feedback! Property owners rely on great feedback to stimulate new bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your review find their best vacation home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.