Josephine's Apartment - Vacation rental home in Charleston, SC

Summary:
Located half a block off King Street and BRAND NEW TO THE RENTAL MARKET, constructed in 1882, Josephine's Apartment has retained all her appeal, and with an address in the heart of the city, it is walking distance to the best shopping in Charleston. Josespine's is a hidden gem located on Society St with double front porches and a giant magical tree in the front courtyard! A white picket fence marks the address, adding ambiance and privacy to the double porches.

The Space:
Upon entering the home, you'll be delighted by the unique front door and know you have arrived somewhere special.

In the first room to the left, you will savor the library with a diverse collection of books, a enormous dining table, and a bar for afternoon drinks. Open the pocket doors and you will be in the parlor with one of seven fireplaces that are original to the home. Parlors are quintessential to Charleston homes for entertaining or afternoon tea.

Down the hall, you will find a powder room, followed by a cozy kitchen, equipped with a dainty retro refrigerator, induction cooktop, kettle, toaster oven, and a 1940s era French sink, freshly up fitted with a Butcher block countertop, stainless steel sink and dishwasher, microwave, tons of vintage dishes, and a Coffee pot. Appreciate your meals at the White lacquer tulip table for two while the sunlight filters in through the shaded garden walkway.

Across the hall is room No. 6 with a king bed and a place to hang your clothes in the rosy glow of the modern lamps. Positioned in the center of the home, this room is peaceful and calming. To freshen up, you will have your choice of a full bath appointed with a vintage claw foot tub across the hall, or to the right, there is a second full bathroom with a vast new 5‘ x 3‘walk-in shower with bench and rain head.

At the end of the hall sits Bedroom No. 8, which we refer to as Josephine’s Room. It has an eloquently decorated king-size bed, a chandelier, mid-century Wall Sconces, and a fireplace. You will have access to a modest covered porch that leads to the enchanting and secluded garden. If visiting in the winter, don't forget to pick some oranges from our tree shading the garden for your morning juice or drink.

Josephine's apartment has been thoughtfully furnished with eclectic vintage pieces, funky artwork, and a collection of plants in neat pots throughout this home, adding to this ideal Charleston hideaway.

Guest Access:
kitchen, porches, private courtyard, orange tree

The Neighborhood:
King Street is a block away and is filled with national stores, such as Anthropologie and Madewell. Charleston also has a lot of alluring local stores, including Indigo and Cotton, Havens, RTW, J.Stark, Taxidermy, Dumas, and CandleFish.

The Second Sunday of every month, King Street closes down to cars, and there are tons of vendors and food carts set up to wander through. Tables are set up in the street, and it's very dog-friendly. You are also a few blocks from the Farmer's Market, which happens every Saturday until 2.

Getting Around:
The neighborhood is very walkable, tons to see just outside the front door. Charleston has a lot to offer and you can travel by car, uber, bus or bicycle.

Other Things to Note:
This apartment is one of two in the home constructed in 1882 .. it’s a two story brick home, with four huge rooms upstairs and downstairs- with a double side porches closed in on the left side of the home, that accommodates the kitchen full bath and powder room/toilet and sink..in Josephine’s apartment-also the home has two double porches on the front and the front door is to the right side, which takes you into a long hallway the first door to the left is the door into Josephines apartment.
At the end of this hallway are two French doors, which are the entrance to the upstairs apartment.

This is a shared front door and hallway.
The home is on two meters and makes for ideal, completely separate apartments. All rooms are sizable with tons of humongous windows,
12-foot high ceilings, beautiful original wood floors, and transom windows over the ten-foot doors. The home has been left intact, and with thought, integrity, she has lived happily over 100 years!
GingerLily is really a special place; a lot of care and appreciate have gone into making it a home away from home for all who come and stay.
I’m happy to host y’all in Charleston!

Pet Policy: Town & Island Co. welcomes family pets. There is a $75 non-returnable pet fee. 2 pet max.. You are responsible for informing us that you are traveling with your pet(s).

Severe Weather Policy: If the Governor of SC issues a Mandatory Evacuation Order, your stay will be refunded. However, if the Governor of SC does NOT issue a Mandatory Evacuation Order, then the standard cancellation policy will still apply and no refund will be issued.

More Information: Want to know more about making the most of your vacation? Property managers are on call to answer questions guests have leading up to their trip. Whether you want to know more about the neighborhood or property, Town & Island Co.’s managers will happily help enhance your vacation.

Interaction with Guests:
Full-time property managers, Marielena and/or Zack, are available.