The Salty Tern~4BR/2BA James Island Marsh Retreat - Vacation rental home in Charleston, SC

Escape to your own slice of the Lowcountry on James Island! This impressive 4BR/2BA marsh front getaway offers handsome vistas, a roomy deck, screened porch, fire pit, and a freshly finished dock—ideal for soaking up Charleston’s coastal appeal. Inside, savor a bright, handsomely refreshed kitchen and comfortable spaces to gather and relax. When adventure calls, you’re just mins. from Folly Beach and Downtown Charleston!

Layout:

Indoors:
- Freshly updated kitchen with stainless appliances, Keurig and drip coffee makers, and bar stool seating for four
- Dining area seating six with a lounge couch
- Living area with sectional couch, additional couch, Intelligent TV, and gaming table with board games, puzzles, and table games
- Bedroom 1 with king bed and Intelligent TV
- Bedroom 2 with king bed, Intelligent TV, and ensuite bathroom with vintage tub and shower
- Bedroom 3 with queen bed
- Bedroom 4 with twin over full bunk bed (sleeps 3)
- Laundry closet with washer and dryer

Outdoors:
- Screened-in patio with dining table seating six and additional refrigerator
- Outdoor patio with lounge seating, fire pit, gas grille, and cafe table seating two
- Backyard for the kids to play freely
- Recently constructed dock overlooking the marsh with ideal sunset vistas
- Off-street parking for multiple cars and a boat in the dedicated driveway

Guests have access to the entire main home, dock, outdoor spaces, and parking area during their stay.

There is a separate apartment located on the lower level of the home. The apartment has its own private entrance and does not share any interior living spaces with the main home. The homeowners may occasionally stay in the apartment when they are in town, but they travel frequently and are often away.

Guests will have full use and enjoyment of the main home, dock, outdoor areas, and parking regardless of whether the apartment is occupied.

The home is managed locally so please reach out through the app if anything is needed during your stay and someone will always respond.

Located in the Riverfront neighborhood of James Island, a peaceful, residential coastal neighborhood only mins. from Folly Beach.

Check out our Folly Beach Guidebook for our recommendations in the area!

Points of interest:
- Harris Teeter (nearest supermarket) - 0.7 miles
- Bowen`s Island Restaurant - 1.7 miles
- Folly Beach Pier - 3.1 miles
- Wal-Mart Supercenter - 3.2 miles
- James Island County Park - 5 miles
- Downtown Charleston - 8.5 miles
- Charleston International Airport - 18 miles



Guests will need a car to discover the area entirely. There is plenty of off-street parking in the dedicated driveway and even enough room for a boat or trailer.

Uber/Lyft operate all over the Charleston area if guests choose to leave their cars parked.

For any private transportation needs, including airport transfers, wedding shuttles, event buses, etc., we highly recommend Double Black Transportation, a local transportation company servicing greater Charleston.

QUIET HOURS

We kindly ask that you respect our neighbors by keeping noise to a minimum during peaceful hours from 10pm to 8am. Any violations will result in noise complaints being called in and possible removal from the property.

DUPLEX HOME

There is a separate ground floor apartment that has it`s own access and shares no interior spaces with the rental unit, which is mostly used by the homeowners for storage. There are times when the homeowners may be onsite when visiting but it is often vacant. Guests have full access to the upstairs unit and all of the listed amenities.

DOCK

While we completely encourage guests to spend time on the marsh front dock for fishing and sunset vistas, we ask that kids are supervised at all times and that guests do not attempt to get into the water from the dock due to possible submerged oyster beds. Guests use the dock at their own risk.

SUPPLIES

All reservations are equipped with at least one towel/washcloth per guest, one hand towel per bathroom, three rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, one roll of paper towels, 3 trash bags, 3 dishwasher pods, and 3 laundry pods. If any supplies run out mid-stay, guests are responsible to provide any additional supplies needed for the remainder of their trip.

LANDSCAPING

Landscaping is scheduled around every two weeks and not on an exact schedule so there is a chance that you may see the landscapers on the property during your stay.

SMOKING

There is to be no smoking/vaping anywhere on the property. Any evidence that guests have smoked will incur a $500 fine, plus any additional damages.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Your safety and comfort are our priority. In the unlikely event of a MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY during your stay, rest assured that both the Owner/Host and the Property Management Company WILL REFUND 100% OF YOUR PAYMENTS for the dates of evacuation ONLY. Once refunded, neither event will have further liability regarding your Reservation.

Please note that ONLY MANDATORY EVACUATIONS WILL QUALIFY FOR REFUNDS. No other travel disruptions due to weather, whether in South Carolina or other states, are eligible. For protection, consider travel insurance, especially in high-risk months like hurricane season. Airbnb`s insurance or other options are recommended. We recommend looking into Airbnb`s insurance or other alternatives.

INSECTS

As Charleston is located in a warm, coastal climate it is possible to see insects inside or outside of the home at times. These include palmetto bugs, sand gnats, mosquitoes, ants, etc. Those who live in the Lowcountry just accept this as part of living here but it may be unsettling for those from other areas. The home is treated regularly for pest control but this will not entirely eliminate insects from getting inside at times. Please do your best to not keep doors and windows open and not leave food or drinks out in the home as this will attract insects. FINDING AN INSECT IS NOT CAUSE FOR A REFUND.

We appreciate your understanding and are here to assist with any inquiries. We look forward to your visit.
- Check-in time: 4pm; while you are welcome to let us know your intended arrival time, early check-ins cannot be offered in advance. If an early check-in becomes available, we will send an early check-in message on your arrival date only once the home is ready.

- Luggage storage: We do not offer bags storage prior to arrival, but can recommend Charleston Bag Valet for any suitcases storage needs

- Checkout time: 10am; late checkouts of up to one or two hours may be requested at least 24 hours in advance of your departure but are not always guaranteed

- Quiet Hours: 10pm-8am

- No Smoking: minimum $500 fine

- Decorations: No glitter or decorating that will damage walls - minimum $500 fine

- No family pets: $500 fine

- No unauthorized guests or events : subject to immediate removal from the property with no refund received, plus any fines for violations of noise ordinances

- Parking: No parking on the grass or in the street, only in the dedicated gravel driveway

- Temperature control: Please leave the thermostat on the Auto fan setting so the HVAC unit does not run continuously

- Trash/Recycling pickup: Pull the trash/recycling bins out to the street if the pickup days fall during your reservation

- No unsupervised kids on the dock or around open flames (fire pits/grilles)

- Dishes: Please wash dishes or run a load in the dishwasher prior to departure

- Damages: Accidents happen; if anything is damaged, please let us know about it