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A3 at Saint Philip Square, One Block to King, Spacious Historic Stay

Vacation home with kitchen, 5-minute walk to College of Charleston

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, books
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Located close to Medical University of South Carolina and College of Charleston, A3 at Saint Philip Square, One Block to King, Spacious Historic Stay provides a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8118 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A3 at Saint Philip Square, One Block to King, Spacious Historic Stay

Welcome to Saint Philip Square, an award-winning collection of historic homes spanning nearly one city block in downtown Charleston. The John Bulow House at 174 A St Philip St Unit 3 is a 3-BD 2-BA second floor gem with modern comfort and Charleston’s rich history just one block from King St. Recognized with 5 Carolopolis Awards and the SC Governor’s Award for Historic Restoration, this retreat is perfect for families or groups seeking an authentic Charleston experience.

Bedroom 1 – Queen bed, computer/dressing table, and fireplace.
Bedroom 2 – King bed, side tables with lamps, makeup/writing desk, ample storage, and colorful artwork.
Bedroom 3 – Queen bed, dressing table, side tables, reading lamps, closet, and distinctive artwork.

Bathrooms: 2
Bath 1: Unique tile and marble European bath with rain shower, separate handheld shower.
Bath 2: Bath with shower, handsome sink, large bathroom closet, marble floor.

Living Room – Features a sofa sleeper, fireplace, four swivel chairs, coffee table, console writing desk, great art, and live green foliage. Opens to the dining area and kitchen.
Kitchen – Fully stocked, combination Keurig pod/pot coffee machine, all the small electronic gadgets, ample cabinet storage. Opens to the dining and living areas.
Dining Area – Dining table with six chairs, positioned for seamless entertaining.

Second Floor Private Porch – Comfortable seating overlooking St. Philip Street!

- Landscaped parking for 1 vehicle.

This is not a typical short-term rental; it is not a renovated dependency or a newly constructed unit in an old neighborhood, nor is it situated on a tiny lot in a questionable or remote area. The old hardwood floors, tall ceilings, original moldings, plasterwork, windows, and doors exude a special warmth, character, and charm that is very difficult to achieve in new construction. The exterior copper roof and guttering provide additional warmth and character. It's the real deal!

Offsite Resort Amenities:
- Access to The Wonderer, an exclusive adult-only resort downtown Charleston 2.6 miles away from Saint Philip Square (guests 25+ only; no one under 21 permitted at the pool).
- Olympic-sized heated pool (cabana rentals available).
- Gym and fitness classes (additional charges apply).
- Onsite bars, restaurant, and workspaces.
- Note: The Wonderer is a separate entity, and availability may vary. Book in advance for guaranteed access.

House Rules:
- No parties or events without written approval
- No amplified music.
- No smoking inside.
- Pets allowed with prior written approval ($200 non-refundable fee)
- Quiet hours from 10 PM to 8 AM – Be respectful of neighbors.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 10:00 AM.
- Only registered guests are allowed to stay overnight.
- Any decorations must be secured using painter’s tape only to avoid damage to walls.
- Guests must follow trash disposal instructions provided by the host.
- Please return all items and furniture to their original locations.
- The Wonderer access must be booked in advance – no refunds for availability issues.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,270 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Sunny Walkable Charleston @St Philip Square. Peach House #3
A3 Sunny Walkable Charleston @St Philip Square. Peach House #3
325184

About the neighborhood

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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charleston Music Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of Charleston - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 13 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uptown Social - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Babas on Cannon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Prohibition - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Beer Works - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A3 at Saint Philip Square, One Block to King, Spacious Historic Stay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A3 at Saint Philip Square, One Block to King, Spacious Historic Stay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A3 at Saint Philip Square, One Block to King, Spacious Historic Stay?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A3 at Saint Philip Square, One Block to King, Spacious Historic Stay located?

Located in Downtown Charleston, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Upper King Design District and College of Charleston. Port of Charleston and Medical University of South Carolina are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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A3 at Saint Philip Square, One Block to King, Spacious Historic Stay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natasha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

40s birthday celebration

This place was great! Perfectly laid out, had everything that we needed, charming! The property manager was so friendly and helpful! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

courtney r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend in charleston

Cutest little condo, walking distance to all of Charleston. Comfy beds and furniture, with everything else you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun weekend in Charleston

The location of the property was great one block down from King Street on a quiet street. We were able to walk everywhere. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. Jamie was great to deal with. We planned the trip around the Charleston 1/2 marathon which was cancelled (due to snow/ice) but we still had fun in Charleston, shopping and trying different restaurants all convenient to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charleston Girls Trip

Perfect location and VRBO for girls trips. Plenty of room for five of us. Kitchen was a great set up for everything we needed. Loved sitting on porch in morning and drinking my coffee. Easy walk to King street. Did some Ubers because of heat. Wish we would have realized sooner there was free bus transportation and a stop very near our place. Amazing restaurants and shopping. Great trip. Will return. Jamie was a great communicator and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

The house was perfect for our long weekend! So close to everything and outside spaces to gather were so fun. Super clean and easy to access. Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay!

This property was perfect for our ladies getaway in Charleston! The property is well stocked with everything you need in the kitchen. The beds were comfortable and the three of us had plenty of space. It was very, very clean. The location is perfect. We were able to walk to all of the wonderful shops and restaurants on King Street. We had great communication with the owners and they were so helpful. Five stars all around and we will come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We just spent a long weekend here and had a wonderful time. It was clean and perfectly suited to our group of five cousins. The location is great for shopping and dining. Jamie was very responsive leading up to our visit and while there, we didn’t need a thing. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love this place! Old world charm in the heart of the city!

So well stocked, all the bedding is amazing and the interior design is top notch. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Stay!

This stay was excellent for what we needed. The host went above and beyond to help accommodate anything needed and she was always quick to answer any questions while staying. We will definitely be staying in one of these houses again. Excellent excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jorge M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Charleston Vacation

Kitchen was too small, no dining room, the walls I think are made of paper we could hear all of the neighbors just talking. Definitely wouldn't stay there again. One nice bathroom the other bathroom was some kind of a concocted showebathroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Great place to easily access everything in town
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S., Auburn Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend

We had a great visit to Charleston and loved this rental. Everything was well stocked and it was very clean. There is a lot of shopping/places to eat just one block away on King Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and well appointed

Great location, plenty of room enough for 5 ladies!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

deborah a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

This location is awesome. Really convenient for walking to most all the main areas. We would definitely go back to this house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING

Location was perfect. So spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunny property in excellent location

We enjoyed our stay in this sunny 3 bedroom property. King and queen beds were a plus. Kitchen is galley style, but big enough if you’re mostly eating out as we were. Second bathroom makes creative use of a narrow space but using shower there comes with downsides (e.g. floor wet for a few hours despite good ventilation). Patio is lovely and courtyard seating area is also a plus. Parking is plentiful and easy. Location is excellent for accessing King Street shops and restaurants, and the Market, waterfront, etc are about 20 min walk or short car ride away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This house was amazing!

I couldn’t say better things about our stay! The house was so beautiful and the little area it was in was so cute. I wished I owned it I loved it so much. Everything was great, all of the beds very comfortable! Loved how easy the check in and out process was! Will definitely be back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaylan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Booked this apartment for a bachelorette (7 gals) and this place was perfect. The location is extremely ideal - walking distance to tons of bars, shops, and restaurants - and the apartment itself is adorable. It was exceptionally clean, the perfect amount of space, and the property manager was extremely responsive, helpful and just the sweetest. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kristine B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Great location. We could walk to many attractions and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

We will recommend this property to friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location with a little southern charm

The property was clean and spacious! The second floor porch was very nice to be able to spend nights on, the beds were very comfortable, and the location was perfect walking distance to great bars, coffee shops, conscience stores, shopping, and restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

The property was great and in a great location. One block from King Street. We could walk to all the shops and restaurants easily. Jamie was so easy to work with and extremely responsive!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayson R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great communication!

Jamie was excellent in working with us our plans had changed. Very accommodating and helpful in all aspects. The location is perfect, just off of the popular King Street!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charleston

Perfect location. We walked to everything. House just as advertised. We were very pleased and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

We were in Charleston for our son’s wedding and this house was perfect. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and gathering in the living room. Plenty of room for 6 of us. Beds were comfy and everything very clean. Location was ideal.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021