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"Cottage by the Sea"

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A beach with a calm sea, clear sky, and a few clouds.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp. There is a painting on the wall and a plant in the corner.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.
A pathway leading to a house with a front door, a wreath, and a porch with a railing.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Isle of Palms, SC
  • Place, Isle of Palms Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle of Palms County Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Isle of Palms

Located in Isle of Palms, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Isle of Palms Beach and Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course. .This vacation home is 13.5 mi (21.6 km) from Charleston City Market and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Patriots Point.

What's nearby

  • Isle of Palms Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Isle of Palms County Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Front Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Windjammer (The) - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Isle of Palms Recreation Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 24 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Joe's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Windjammer - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Refuge - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

"Cottage by the Sea"

LOCATION LOCATION! You've just found a charming, quaint and cozy beach cottage on the beautiful Isle of Palms. The location can't be beat, just 20 minutes from historic downtown Charleston, TWO blocks from the beach (6min walk) and one block from the grocery store, shops and restaurants. A spacious fenced-in backyard surrounded by large palm trees with updated appliances, decor, and furniture will make your stay feel just like home. Pets welcome!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: There is a strict no smoking, no drug policy.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Strict pet policy.No pets allowed on furniture.Must pick up waste from yard. Any pet hair found on linens will incur extra charge.$45per night
Please try not to run washing machine, dishwasher and shower simultaneously, as house is on septic and can cause backup if multiple units running.
There is a strict no smoking no drug policy. Smoking inside the house is strictly prohibited and any violation is subject to a minimum $500 fine.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Please review pet rules.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is a strict no smoking, no drug policy.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 Registration Number 5680800104

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

"cottage by the Sea" Isle of Palms
"cottage by the Sea" Private vacation home
"cottage by the Sea" Private vacation home Isle of Palms

"Cottage by the Sea" Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Great location a couple blocks from the beach and walking distance to dining and shopping
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was so cute and we enjoyed staying in it. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house. Great location, easy walk to the beach and the supermarket. Very pet friendly we really enjoyed our stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect relaxing and restful few days - just what the doctor ordered!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, very accommodating, everything you need for a weekend at the beach with kids and pets!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for our weekend visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time here and just as good. Works great for our family and small dog. Short easy walk to beach, morning coffee and grocery store. Will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location and good value. FYI - living room couch is super uncomfortable - would recommend investing in another.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular location
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect location! Looks a bit different than the pictures, there was some pet hair but hardly a problem as we understood this was pet friendly. There was no washer detergent but the stay overall was great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our dog loved the freedom of the fenced in backyard thankfully they only did construction one day so all and all good
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Fenced in yard for our dog. Comfy bed and good water pressure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home and easy walk to the beach. Also within short walk to shopping area with grocery store and restaurants/coffee shop. Large fenced yard which was a plus for our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very clean and we very much appreciated the proximity to beach, coffee shop, store and nightlife. We had an excellent quick getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little cottage. Great for a young family. Close to shops and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The property was perfect and the proximity to the beach and local restaurants/shopping was super convenient!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great location, easy walk to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect place for me and my husband to get away for a few days. We enjoyed the location and the quietness of the neighborhood. The backyard was excellent for our dog. We felt really comfortable and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location on IOP

Great location close to beach and grocery. Great stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good home within walking distance of the beach. The backyard was wonderful for the dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a quick weekend stay in Isle of Palms. Close enough to walk to a public access to the beach and close enough to walk over to the grocery store and a morning coffee place. The fenced in backyard was perfect for our dog too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, great stay!

Great location and perfect little cottage with everything we needed for a few days at the beach. Walking distance to coffee, groceries, and the beach. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025