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The Sleepy Shack - Private, Cozy Cottage for your next getaway!

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Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Terrace/patio
TV
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Charleston, SC
  • Gullah Geechee Exhibit & Borough Project
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Angel Oak Tree
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • James Island County Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Johns Island

Located in Johns Island, this cottage is in a rural location, a 2-minute drive from Gullah Geechee Exhibit & Borough Project and 6 minutes from St. Johns Yacht Harbor. .This cottage is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and 8 mi (12.8 km) from College of Charleston.
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What's nearby

  • Gullah Geechee Exhibit & Borough Project - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Johns Yacht Harbor - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Angel Oak Tree - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • James Island County Park - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 16 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 25 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Natural - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pour House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tattooed Moose - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ruby Tuesday - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Sleepy Shack - Private, Cozy Cottage for your next getaway!

Come enjoy some peace and quiet in this private, simple (yet comfortable) cottage located under the Oak trees of Johns Island. 20 minutes from Downtown Charleston, Folly Beach, and Kiawah. Enjoy a fire in the fire pit, heat up the grill for some fresh seafood or take a hot shower under the stars! (Just to be clear, there is also a very nice interior shower!)

The Sleepy Shack is private, comfortable, and clean! The studio apartment is ideal for two tenants. Three can easily fit in this 500 square foot cabin if one person doesn't mind the sleeping on the couch.

The rear porch is private and guests have their own separate outdoor area with a fire bowl and grill.

The Sleepy Shack is within walking distance to Low Tide Brewery and a very close drive to other various dining options. Catch a movie at the Terrace Theater or enjoy some live music at The Pour House (within 5 miles).

Come explore Johns Island - The Vineyard, Sweet Water Distillery, the Tea Plantation, Angel Oak, the Johns Island Farmers Market. Johns Island is also ideal for those who wish to enjoy distance biking through the oak trees, rivers and marshes of this rural (yet convenient) area. The wide, quiet beaches of Kiawah are just a scenic drive down the way.

Or hop over to neighboring James Island to enjoy the fun and sun of Folly Beach. Check out the fishing and surfing at the pier, or relax in the tidal pools, or shop and dine on the main drag. Grab some fresh Seafood from Crosby's or Huff's and bring it back to cook on the grill!

James Island County park is about 7 minutes from the cottage and offers scenic bike and walking trails as well as climbing wall and other great opportunities for fun with the kids!

20 minutes from the heart of Downtown Charleston! Knock the sand off your flip flops and head downtown where you can enjoy extensive history, culture and (definitely) food options! A beautiful place the visit - there are Harbor Tours, Carriage Rides, Ghost Tours, The Market, Water Front Park, Marion Square and an unending assortment of dining options to explore!


Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private patio. A kitchenette makes it easy to prepare your meals. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Cava

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Outdoor shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed on the back porch.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Property is also known as

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The Sleepy Shack - Private, Cozy Cottage for your next getaway! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location
Plenty of privacy, but a bit more rustic than we expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc D.

Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy stay
Perfect for a short stay while visiting my daughter at College of Charleston. Wish I could have stayed longer! Peaceful and cozy with everything I needed to be comfortable. Took the opportunity to go visit the Angel Oak nearby and 20 minute drive to my daughter at school. Host was lovely and communicated well to make sure we were settled in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

joel r.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great decompression site.
We were as comfortable as can be had the best relations with Cava and Billy. She made the booking easy and gave the best directions as we wandered around Johns Island. Highly recommended. Joel and Charlene
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just What Was Promised!
We had a lovely stay while visiting our grandchildren on the island. Great location, gracious hosts, and comfortable space for two. One suggestion to the owner is that they consider putting safety bars in the shower, particularly for retirees (like us!) There's a good chance we'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sleepy shack
Perfect little property for our short weekend visit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at Sleepy Cottage!
We had a wonderful time at Sleepy Cottage! The location was perfect for our needs and the property owner was awesome! She answered questions very quickly and was very focused on making certain that we were comfortable and all needs were met. The cottage had everything we needed and was very cute! We look forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy G., Mesa, Maricopa County,AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
We absolutely loved our stay at the Sleepy Shack-it met all of our expectations-close enough to downtown Charleston yet rustic enough for us! Our host, Cava, was wonderful providing us with places to eat nearby and things to do❣️. Thank you, Cava, for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meriwether P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Helene weekend in Charleston!
The description of the property was perfect - Clean, comfortable and very convenient to my activities. Easy getting in upon arrival and Cava and her family were fantastic (even when we lost power during the Hurricane). Very private and safe and I plan on staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Johns Island
Cava was extremely accommodating and communicative
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sleepy Shack
Great location. Host Cava was fantastic in accommodating our request to show up late. Nice shack for sleeping and great patio for relaxation. Great outdoor shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephani P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little rustic place
This cute little place was just far enough away to get us away from crazy city life but just close enough that we were within a 30 min drive from everything we wanted to see and do. Cava was a wonderful host and was so friendly and willing to help if we needed it. We enjoyed staying at this little sleep shack. We hope to one day come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sleepy Shack
We loved our shack! Very quiet neighborhood. The outdoor shower was great! The host Cava and Billy are the best. Folly Beach is a 20 minute drive away and what a great beach it is. Exploring Charleston was wonderful. We will be back to the Shack! Thanks again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
This place was awesome. Cava was great and super easy to get in touch with. The place was nice and secluded behind their house, so privacy was never an issue. My wife and I will definitely be staying there next time we’re in Charleston if it’s available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina N., Rochester, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet and simple
Cute place. Bed very comfortable. Nice outdoor and indoor spaces. Good to relax and act as home base for both city and beach. Minimal accoutrements but everything you need for a few days’ getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellant
Loved it
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our wedding weekend
Quaint place to stay. Charming. Plenty of space for our weekend needs. Enjoyed access to an outdoor shower. The hosts were super helpful and kind
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rented for a friend visiting from St Louis
My visiting friend stayed for 6 days and all indications were that he thouroughly enjoyed his stay. Very peaceful setting and absolutely convenient for anyone wanting to travel about the Charleston area as well as convenient to where we were working together in Ravenel. Would rent again and recommend to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Shack
unique and private! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Nottingham, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing spot
It's exactly like in the honest description - no more, no less, - with a great low country vibe. I'd definitely stay again. Although directions are clear and accurate, I still drove by the entrance a few times in the dark...
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Shack
What a great place to stay! Cava was amazing and made our stay even better (even let us play with the dog!) The location was great for seeing many different sites in the area, from downtown Charleston to the beaches and plantations. Definitely a must stay location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Quiet,peaceful and central location, great host
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
We had a great time touring the islands and Charleston.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
1st time ever VRBO stay
Cava, the owner, welcomed us and gave us a tour of the cozy little cottage. We so enjoyed the history behind it! (To find out more about the history, please consider this for your next stay @ VRBO) She then left us with assurance that should we need anything, to just text her. This was our first such place to stay and we are looking forward to another such stay in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best places I’ve stayed
Very quiet very nice super clean will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023