Located in Charleston (Downtown Charleston), this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of College of Charleston and Charleston City Market. .This bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Waterfront Park.
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Waterfront Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
South Carolina Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Charleston Station - 18 min drive
Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Blind Tiger - 7 min walk
Bitty & Beau's Coffee - 11 min walk
Toast Of Charleston - 8 min walk
Tommy Condon's - 11 min walk
Poogan's Porch - 5 min walk
About this property
Charming Kitchen House with Beautiful Garden
If you want to experience Charleston Hospitality at it's finest look no further. The host and hostess of this beautiful property make your stay truly one you will never forget. Park your car in the driveway and never move it again. Walk through the gate into the beautifully manicured gardens and your private kitchen house is just in the back of the property. Downstairs you will find the updated kitchenette a small table for dining and your living sapce. Upstairs is the one bedroom with a queen and single bed as well as the updated bathroom. Continental breakfast provided.
A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers books.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
T'Lene Salters Brown
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Internet access
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Books
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Fridge
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
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Iron/ironing board
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
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
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
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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Charming Kitchen House with Beautiful Garden Reviews
Reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Bud N.
4 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bud N.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan S.
26 Sept 2024
Dan S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anne M., Mentor
13 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Love this cottage
It had everything we needed, and could walk everywhere. Our hosts were friendly. Beautiful area!
Anne M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donat A.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Excellent location and set up
Donat A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eric H.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Charleston
Very cute, perfect size for 2 & offers all the necessary amenities.
Eric H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Linda B.
1 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Getaway
The kitchen garden cottage on 6 Orange Avenue was a delight. It was a wonderful representation of Charleston heritage. Location was great. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Linda B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
4/10 Poor
Amy R.
2 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Not what it seemed
Small room attached to he main house. Steep, narrow stairs leading to the bedroom. No TV in the bedroom and no air. Very hot and couldnt sleep. Stairs were not listed in description and my friend had a broken foot and was extremely hard to get up thr narrow stairs. We checked out the very next morning and have had zero communication from manager. Ive called and emailed. Hoping for a partial refund. Also its no where close to main streets. We had to uber everywhere. Hotel was much cheaper than this place. Would never stay again
Amy R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beth F.
20 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely spot and wonderful hosts!
Such a beautiful spot... southern hospitality, beautiful gardens and charming home. Thank you!!
Beth F.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
What a gem
Having experienced a variety of accommodations around the world, this is truly one of our favorites. The ideal location is made even better by the thoughtful and charming elements of this property. The guest quarters are in a beautifully renovated kitchen house that is set in a charming and welcoming garden. The first floor includes a small but functional kitchen and a sitting area. A photobook provides a history of the renovation of the space and a glass cabinet displays artifacts discovered onsite. The host thoughtfully stocked the refrigerator with eggs, milk, yogurt, coffee, juice and frozen quiche and a bowl held a variety of fresh fruit. A plate of delicious banana bread was waiting for us. Up the stairs is a charming bedroom with a comfortable queen bed and a twin iron framed bed. A dresser and closet provide ample room to unpack. The bathroom is nicely done in marble and the shower is better than most.
The best element of this charming property however are the hosts. Becky and Bob are a delightful and welcoming couple living in the attached home and they welcomed us as though we were family visiting from afar. Their thoughtfulness and kindness will not be forgotten.
This is truly a special place. Do yourself a favor and enjoy it.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carol E.
18 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Charleston Wedding Trip
We came to a wedding at the Citadel and stayed at this wonderful bnb. It was close to the venue and reception and walking distance to downtown. My husband and my daughter had plenty of room. It was clean and the host was very welcoming. We enjoyed our stay so much. We would love to come back on our next trip to Charleston!!!
Carol E.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lorraine C.
9 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to experience Charleston
The location is perfect. You can walk to everything yet still quiet. The owner is so sweet and very helpful. It is a great getaway for a couple.
Lorraine C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gary C.
2 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Historic Charleston
The perfect spot to see most of historic Charleston by foot. Most everything was within a 15 minute walk in all directions. Becky was a gracious host and certainly takes pride in her cozy B&B on Orange street. The kitchen house was spotless and full of amenities. We loved our stay and would go back without hesitation.
Gary C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Fareed E.
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great historical place
Very nice place, clean and has everything you could thing of, wonderful garden, in the heart of the city, we really enjoyed every minute during our stay, will defiantly come back again.
Fareed E.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
CLAIRE B.
20 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location
It was perfect in every way. The accommodation was immaculate and ideally furnished. The owners could not have been kinder or more helpful. Even though we rented a car, everything was within walking distance. I hope we are able to return one day.
CLAIRE B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stan F.
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient , cozy, comfortable
Becky and Bill have created a beautifully restored, "dependency" building in the historic South of Broad neighborhood into a comfortable cottage. It lacked nothing, providing delicious breakfast goodies and snacks, a comfortable garden in nice weather, and an easy walk to everything in historic Charleston. We would visit there again with no hesitation.
Stan F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melinda C.
26 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
April 2023
Lovely accommodation in a great location!
Melinda C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
John E.
5 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Chasing good weather in Savannah
The Bird House apartment was very comfortable and clean. It’s location was great. We had a minor problem with the AC, the response was immediate, and it was fixed within an hour of us contacting management. We would stay here again.
Close to everything! Park right at your door! Quiet, quaint, clean, and comfortable!
Carla D.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Vivian V.
22 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Beautiful property! Very Charming, cozy, clean, comfortable, etc, etc! The hosts, Bill and Becky were always available, if needed, very gracious and attentive. A lovely couple, a lovely property... and we would love to stay again!
Vivian V.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karyn S.
20 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Kitchen Cottage
We had a wonderful stay at this Classical Charleston home! The restored kitchen cottage sat in a lovely back garden with beautiful landscaping and comfortable patio chairs and table.
The small kitchen and living area were clean and cozy and Becky left delicious muffins,eggs, milk, fruit and cereal for continental breakfasts. The upstairs bedroom and bathroom were clean and comfortable. We had everything we could possibly need! Reading about the homes’ history and seeing early artifacts found during renovation was an extra special treat.
Orange street is easily walkable to many of the sights, waterways and restaurants.
We loved our stay and hope to come back!
Karyn S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Katy D.
13 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Good good
Katy D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
brittney b.
7 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint relaxation
very beautiful house/ garden. Amazing location to all Charleston landmarks. Landlords stay on property but are very nice and welcoming.
brittney b.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Jon R.
9 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Owner is lovely. Location is perfect. Some things didn't work (leaky tub, hair dryer) but the leak was fixed quickly. Minor inconveniences (no shampoo) but, though smallish, the unit and gardens were very, very nice and we could walk everywhere.
Jon R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michael Z.
9 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Beautiful rental, great location in Charleston.
Michael Z.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer V.
21 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Property
The property and the hosts were lovely. Perfect location. Walking thru the neighborhood or to the downtown area was an enjoyable and beautiful experience.