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Coastal Cottage on Shem Creek - near Sullivan's Island and Downtown
Mt Pleasant STR Permit # ST250074 Business License # 20998297 A charming cottage located in the heart of Shem Creek just over the bridge in Mt. Pleasant. The cottage consists of 2 bedrooms each with queen size beds and one bathroom. Living area opens into the kitchen with a dining table for four and coastal chic decor. Enjoy the spacious yard while dining al fresco or walk to one of the great restaurants near by. Located a block from the waters of Shem Creek and you can rent kayaks and paddle boards right at the waters edge. In a 4 block radius there are 18 restaurants and bars, 2 coffee shops, a beverage super store, a farmers market, and 2 antique malls. The heart of downtown Charleston is a 12 minute drive and the beach at Sullivan's Island is 3 miles away. The Historic district of the Old Village is walking distance and offers many beautiful antebellum homes, several nice shops and a first class restaurant. If this is booked, see the sister listings next door. 2 each 1 bedroom studios VRBO 877061 and 1661120 our 2 bedroom house VRBO 1078916 and our 3 bedroom house 1661041.
Property manager
Joe Shuford
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
Things to do
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 850 square feet
Similar properties
Shem Creek Corner, one block from Historic Shem Creek waterway, beaches close
Shem Creek Corner, one block from Historic Shem Creek waterway, beaches close
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Coastal Cottage Shem Creek Sullivans Island Downtown House
Coastal Cottage Shem Creek Sullivans Island Downtown
Coastal Cottage Shem Creek Sullivans Island Downtown House
Coastal Cottage Shem Creek Sullivans Island Downtown
Coastal Cottage on Shem Creek Near Sullivans Island Downtown
Coastal Shem Creek Sullivans
About the neighborhood
Mount Pleasant, SC
What's nearby
Shem Creek Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Patriots Point - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Charleston Harbor Marina - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
USS Yorktown - 10 min drive - 4.9 km
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
Charleston Station - 15 min drive
Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Saltwater Cowboys - 8 min walk
Page S Okra Grill - 2 min walk
Red's Ice House - 8 min walk
Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale - 15 min walk
Vickery's Bar & Grill - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Coastal Cottage on Shem Creek - near Sullivan's Island and Downtown pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
Where is Coastal Cottage on Shem Creek - near Sullivan's Island and Downtown located?
Located in Old Village, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Shem Creek Park and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Patriots Point. Mount Pleasant Sports Complex and Mount Pleasant Square Shopping Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Coastal Cottage on Shem Creek - near Sullivan's Island and Downtown Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 303 reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10
Cute property in great location, very close to all of Charlestons sites
Gabriel S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Can't beat the location. Very quiet street. Fifteen minutes to downtown. Charming courtyard.
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
8/10
Good place to stay.
Christy K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
Very nice place stay just outside of Charleston. Right near the water and close to all restaurants
Evan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
The house is in a great location for walking to restaurants or anything you may need, getting to Charleston, Folly Beach, and Isle of Palms. The property has a nice and quaint fenced in backyard. Joe, was very responsive with any needs. I would stay at one of Joe's properties again.
Jon H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
We loved our stay, perfect space and location for us, moving our daughter from one apartment to another downtown and grabbing some beachtime in between!
Amanda K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
we stay here often , love it !
aly b.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10
This home is so conveniently located to restaurants, minutes to downtown Charleston etc. Would love to stay again on my next trip there.
Sue N.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10
A little cozy for two couples but works well for three nights
Steve M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
We enjoyed out stay in Mount Pleasant. The house is very cute and close to some great restaurants. Plenty of space for our stay in Mount Pleasant.
arlene l.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Great stay and location
Jayne B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10
This was a great place for our 3 night stay in the Charleston area. Walking distance to Shem Creek’s restaurants and just a short drive to all of the beaches and into the city. I would definitely stay here again!
Suzanne R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
Clean house in a great area. Close to everything and extremely convenient for the Bridge Run.
Daniel L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10
Very close to Shem creek and many other restaurants!
Ava B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Thanks for a nice stay! We enjoyed the awesome location so close to Charleston and also offering walking distance to Shem’s creek restaurants.
Kate R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10
super location, very clean house
susan p.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
10/10
Adorable house nestled in the middle of everything. Great location, walking distance to restaurants and shopping, minutes away from downtown Charleston. Joe was an awesome host and was very prompt in his correspondence and attention to details at the property. Can’t wait to come back!
Kristen S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
The cottage was clean and welcoming. It was extremely convenient to everything.
Elaine O.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10
Great house in Charleston! Pet friendly and everything we needed for our visit
Andrea H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10
Great location within walking distance to great restaurants and Shem Creek. The host was easy to communicate with. Highly recommend!!
Katharine M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
Great place to stay, especially if you have a pup! Cozy, clean, and a cute yard. Close to Shem Creek and other shops.
Cassandra A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
The cottage was very nice and clean. We loved the private patio area. The location is great. We were minutes from Charleston and the beaches, and Mt Pleasant is such a pretty community. We would stay here again.
PAM C.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10
Property location was very convenient and worked well for our family. We would stay here again!
Nancy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10
We had a great stay! Location is perfect.
Natalie A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10
Everything at the house was great and we enjoyed the location.