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GREAT FALL/WINTER RATES/ROOFTOP/POOL/LUXURY/3 MINUTE TO BEACH/NEAR SULLIVAN'S

Family-friendly vacation home in Isle of Palms with an outdoor pool

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Located in a quiet part of Isle of Palms, 'Carolina in my Mind' offers a serene retreat with top luxury comforters and duvet covers, lush bath towels, and numerous outdoor decks. Unwind by the private pool or on the rooftop deck with amazing ocean views and sunset views.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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.

GREAT FALL/WINTER RATES/ROOFTOP/POOL/LUXURY/3 MINUTE TO BEACH/NEAR SULLIVAN'S

This is a very quiet part of the island. Please note that there is a very strict NO PARTY POLICY.

Rent now for the best spot on the island. Fantastic location for family vacation. Isle of Palms best kept secret! Welcome to "Carolina in my Mind" in the beautiful Isle of Palms. This is the very quiet part of the beach. We sit on a lovely street, Carolina Boulevard and are only a three-minute walk to the beach with easy, flat beach access. It's important that your vacation stay be wonderful with an exceptional experience. We have thought of everything to make the stay memorable from the quality bed linens to a commercial ice maker maintaining an equivalent of eight bags of ice.

Upon entering "Carolina in my Mind" you will realize, this house is like no other. The beautiful furnishings and design, numerous outdoor decks, unbelievable rooftop views, to enjoy the beautiful IOP sunsets, private pool and cornhole course are just a few of the amenities making this your home away from home. You will not be disappointed.

The difference is in the details:

-Top luxury comforters and duvet cover. Lush bath towels and beach towels and bath amenities included for everyone.
-Well stocked kitchen: All plates, glasses, utensils and bar ware. Outside Grill with propane. Commercial ice maker outside. Two refrigerators. Two one cup Keurig coffee makers and one pot coffee maker.
-Elevator serving all three levels. (Use upon request)
-Private Pool
-Champion style cornhole course (Boards and Bags included)
-Two full size decks with ocean and pool views
-Fully furnished rooftop with amazing ocean views and sunset views. Also views of the Ravenel Bridge and Sullivan's Island. Perfect sunset cocktail spot.
-Televisions in each bedroom and bedflex/study. All televisions have Roku (can use your code for Netflix, Hulu, etc. Large television in family room. Family television featuring cable and Roku.
-Playpen and highchair available upon request.
-Beach wagon, cooler, umbrella, beach chairs, beach towels and two fishing chairs available.
-Front room office with printer and pull-out queen-size sofa bed. Could be used as a sixth bedroom.
-Outdoor Shower by pool

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!! Carolina in my Mind is located close to the best spot on the beach. We are located on the quiet side of the island with wide beaches and away from the traffic and crowds. After a quick two minute walk to the beach you can stroll waterfront and discover a landscape of unmatched beauty along the coast. It's not unusual to encounter dolphins at play or see a sea turtle swimming. Every day you walk will be a different experience. It's the best place to collect beautiful sea shells and make great memories. The breach inlet is just a short walk from the house , where you can take in the ocean breeze, gaze at the Ravenel Bridge or go for dinner/cocktails at the Boathouse Restaurant.

A short drive to or bike ride to Isle of Palms restaurants or to Sullivan's Island. A ten minute drive will get you to Mount Pleasant that has numerous restaurants and shops. Don't forget Shem Creek where you can enjoy food and views right on the water. Last but certainly not least you are only a 20 minute drive to the "Holy City"...the best Southern city in the world!

HOUSE LAYOUT

1st Floor
Bedroom with King size bed and ensuite full bath with tub/shower combination.
Study/Bed Flex - Queen size sleeper sofa, printer and desk, option to use as an office or bedroom or both.

Fully stocked kitchen with marble countertops and high end appliances. Island bar seats four people. The dining area is adjacent to the kitchen and comfortably seats ten people. Bar cart in dining area to hold bar items and drinks. Kitchen is stocked with all plates and utensils. Turkey roaster and crockpot for holiday entertaining.

Family room has two full sofas that mirror each other and two chairs that share an ottoman, gas fireplace in family room and large television with cable and can also access such channels has Netflix, Hulu, etc. The voice activated remote control makes it easy to channel search. Powder room/half bath off the kitchen.

Deck with two swivel rocking chairs and small table adjacent to family room which overlooks pool and cornhole area.

2nd Floor -

Master Bedroom - King size bed with double vanity, oversized walk-in shower featuring rain shower head and sprayer. Custom designed closet by Charleston Closet with ample drawer space. Master bedroom also opens out to fully decorated second floor deck with ocean and pool views and easy access to to the rooftop. Features a one cup coffee machine for enjoying a cup of coffee while watching the sunrise from the rooftop.

Bedroom 1 - Two full size beds with Jack and Jill bathroom featuring own vanity/toilet but shares large shower with bedroom two.

Bedroom 2 - Queen size bed with Jack and Jill bathroom featuring own vanity/toilet but shares large shower with Bedroom one.

Bedroom 3 - Queen size bed with full ensuite bathroom and large walk-in shower.

Full laundry room with standard size washer and dryer.

Roof Top Deck - Just off the spiral stairs from the 2nd floor deck is the roof top deck. Complete with table and four chairs, two swivel chairs and one chaise lounge. Perfect area for enjoying great Atlantic views, marsh views, sunrise and sunsets.

Each full bathroom is equipped with luxury bath items, make-up towels, lush towels and blow dryer.

Basement/Pool Area

5 Lounge chairs around the pool.
Outdoor shower
Refrigerator
Commercial (8 bag ice maker)
Built in custom cornhole pads/Cornhole boards and bags
Grill with extra propane tanks
Furniture around the grill on order
Beach cooler, chairs, beach wagon, umbrella and fishing chairs

ADDITIONAL RENTAL INFORMATION

Check in is at 4:00 pm and check out is at 10:00 am.

No smoking

WE DO NOT ALLOW ANY PARTIES OF ANY TYPE. THERE IS A VERY STRICT NOISE ORIDIANCE ON THE ISLAND. RENTERS ARE SUBJECT TO A FINE BY THE ISLE OF PALMS POLICE IF THERE IS A DISTRUBANCE.

During May - Mid August rentals are for a week and from Saturday to Saturday only

NO PETS
NO PARTIES OR WEDDINGS

For your safety there is a Nest Camera on the outside of the house.

The garage can fit three cars in it and there is room for three cars in the driveway. Please do not park in the yard. Cars parked on the street will be ticketed.

Diving in the pool is prohibited
There is a charge to heat the pool.

Pool is cleaned once a week.

Our home sleeps twelve people comfortably, with the pull-out queen sleeper sofa.

Persons renting this home are required to be 25 years old or older

THERE ARE NO EARLY CHECK IN'S OR LATE CHECK OUT'S DURING MAY-SEPTEMBER.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check out is at 10 am
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No Diving in swimming pool
NO PETS OF ANY KIND. IF A PET IS FOUND TO BE AT THE HOUSE YOU WILL BE ASK TO LEAVE AND CHARGED A FEE. NO HANGING BANNERS ON THE WALLS.
No parties or events. Blow up pools, jumping castles, play yards are not allowed. No tents or campers allowed. No glitter or confetti.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Isle of Palms, SC

What's nearby

  • Front Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Isle of Palms Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Breach Inlet - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sullivan's Island Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Isle of Palms County Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 28 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Windjammer - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Acme Lowcountry Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Refuge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Joe's - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does GREAT FALL/WINTER RATES/ROOFTOP/POOL/LUXURY/3 MINUTE TO BEACH/NEAR SULLIVAN'S have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is GREAT FALL/WINTER RATES/ROOFTOP/POOL/LUXURY/3 MINUTE TO BEACH/NEAR SULLIVAN'S pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at GREAT FALL/WINTER RATES/ROOFTOP/POOL/LUXURY/3 MINUTE TO BEACH/NEAR SULLIVAN'S?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GREAT FALL/WINTER RATES/ROOFTOP/POOL/LUXURY/3 MINUTE TO BEACH/NEAR SULLIVAN'S?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GREAT FALL/WINTER RATES/ROOFTOP/POOL/LUXURY/3 MINUTE TO BEACH/NEAR SULLIVAN'S located?

This family-friendly Isle of Palms vacation home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Front Beach and Isle of Palms Beach. Sullivan's Island Beach and Breach Inlet are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

GREAT FALL/WINTER RATES/ROOFTOP/POOL/LUXURY/3 MINUTE TO BEACH/NEAR SULLIVAN'S Reviews

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Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a perfect location. Short stroll to the beach or hang out in the outdoor pool. Close to Charleston and great local restaurants. Communication with owner was great. We had a problem with the grill the 1st day. Owner responded immediately and had a new grill dropped off the following day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darby S.

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

Fantastic Experience and Home

Very clean and beautiful home! Great communication before and during our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

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

408 Carolina Blvd

Very nice house and great location. Exactly as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

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

Gorgeous House

The house was beautiful and perfect location. The pictures don’t do it justice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

M T.

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

Another enjoyable stay!

This was our fourth stay at Carolina in my Mind and it’s always a great experience. The home is clean, well stocked and maintained. I also appreciate the one simple checkout instruction to load and start the dishwasher as we are leaving. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

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

Wonderful house!

We had a wonderful stay. The house was beautifully decorated, comfortable, spacious, great location to both the beach and all Sullivans and IOP has to offer. Exactly as advertised. Hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

colleen h., Atlanta, GA

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

Beautiful Beach House

We (two families with children under 12) loved staying at Carolina in My Mind. Excellent location, spacious and extremely clean as well as beautifully decorated. The beds were super comfy as well! The rooftop views were amazing. Everything we needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

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

Best Girls Trip Yet

We had the best time at this home! Everything was so beautifully decorated and home. We loved curling up on the couch (plenty of blankets) with the fireplace on. This place had one of the best stocked kitchens for cooking and entertaining. Hope we can be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

We Will Be Back

This house was a dream….. short walk to beach plus a pool to enjoy! It was beyond nice to have that many bathrooms. The towels, bedding and amenities were wonderful! It could not be improved, so perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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

Wonderful!

We had an amazing stay at the Kemp beach house for a long weekend in Charleston! The house is gorgeous, very clean and extremely well stocked. It was so close to the beach and has lots of space to hang out and enjoy the ocean breeze. The host was super responsive and made everything easy. We wanted to never leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M., null

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

Carolina on my mind

Beautiful, well-equipped house with a 5 minute walk to a pristine beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C., Charlotte

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

Beautiful stay on IOP

I rented this house with a group of friends for a girls weekend. The home is even more stunning in person (if that’s even possible) and beautifully located near the beach and close to downtown. The house was spotless and cleaned exceptionally well. The pool and the views were fantastic! Highly recommend booking for your next stay on IOP!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe U.

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

Carolina on our Minds

This is the second year in a row we have stayed at Marian's house for an annual trip our family of 11 (parents, kids, and grandkids) take to Isle of Palms. It is such an important trip to our group and this house is perfect for us - spacious, amazing location, great pool and yard, really nice design of bedroom spaces. The house is exactly as advertised and Marian is a very gracious host. We are planning to be back again next year again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

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

Carolina on my Mind - 408 Carolina Blvd

Kemp Family - Thank you so much for allowing us to share our Daughter’s Wedding weekend at your home on IOP. What a spectacular House with a warm feeling on home. We loved the home, each room having its own Bathroom, plenty of space for our family with Grandparents to spread out. A Weekend in IOP we will never forget. Highly Recommended for anyone visiting IOP in Charleston, SC.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

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

One of the best rental I've ever stayed in

The home was perfect. We had 11 guests and everyone had their own space and bathroom! The house is designed so thoughtfully for large families and so roomy. We cooked a lot of our meals at the house and used the grill multiple times. We ran into a minor sink issue and Marian had a guy out to fix it before we could even get back home. They even had a gift basket ready for me! The house is spotless and the beds were very comfortable. I will say the neighborhood expects you to be VERY QUIET. It's kind of hard to do that if you want to enjoy the pool with 11-12 guests. We had a couple of "stop by's" and it was only 2:30pm. Other than the noise complaints, it was a perfect getaway for our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

R&A M.

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

A wonderful week!

Our family of three generations, ages 5 through 71, had a fabulous time on our vacation in IOP at this beautiful home. The house was perfect for us, we loved the large, open kitchen, dining and family room and also the comfortable bedrooms, each with its own bath. The beach was two blocks away, it was beautiful and never crowded; we especially enjoyed taking early walks there at sunrise. The small pool in the backyard was also a plus. The kitchen was well-equipped although we used it mostly for breakfast because vacation means eating out, doesn’t it? There were lots of good restaurants in the area. We loved Acme Low Country Kitchen and Home Team BBQ for the family, and Obstinate Daughter (fabulous anniversary dinner) and Leon’s in Charleston, for the adults. Thanks to our host, Marian, for being available for any questions we had and making our 50th anniversary celebration special.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jaclyn F.

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

Wonderful luxury beach home!!!

I give this house 4.8 stars. This is such a great beach house. It’s very spacious with views of the ocean from the 2nd floor balcony and widows walk. The house comes very well stocked with high quality linens and towels, beach supplies, and kitchen needs. It’s a short walk to the 5th Avenue beach access. The only reasons I did not give it 5 stars was that it echoed a bit too much (nothing a few more runners in the entryway and upstairs couldn’t fix). Also we could not figure out how to get the fridge any cooler. We were not able to use the backyard area due to active landscaping on 2 days and I had to sweep off the patio the first day due to landscaping debris which shouldn’t happen when you pay this much. When I brought this to the owner’s attention she was very responsive, apologetic and gave a small refund for inconvenience. Things like this happen so it wasn’t really a big deal. None of these things would prevent us from staying again and we are already considering booking for next year! Overall I highly recommend this lovely home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

M T.

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

Family Summer Vacation

We've returned to Carolina in my Mind several times and it's always been a wonderful stay. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in a great location. Well equipped with everything you would need for vacation (including beach chairs, wagon, beach towels, bath towels, linens, and anything you need or would want in the kitchen). Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family vacation. It’s in a great location, nicely set up and beautifully decorated. The owner is also very responsive and accommodating. We would definitely recommend this house to others seeking a house with a pool in close walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home and location! Was a perfect spot on Isle of Palms and the home layout was ideal for our family with 4 adult children and one grandchild. Marian was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fabulous house and a great owner. We rented 4 houses on the island for our family members for a reunion and this was by far the best. The owner was unbelievably responsive and the house was clean and well cared for. Definitely would rent again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

First class experience

We had a great week on IOP staying at Carolina in my Mind. Great communication with the owner and outstanding amenities not usually found in rental homes such as ice machine, beach chairs/wagons, and competition cornhole set (slide rite bags iykyk). There was even a large pot for a seafood boil. The weather was perfect which allowed us to bounce between beach and pool with ease, while enjoying meals with friends and family around a huge table and open living space. Already looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor O.

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

Great weekend trip with friends!

Such a great house. Good location to beach and Charleston area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025