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Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire house boat

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Charleston City Marina
    5 min walk
  • College of Charleston
    19 min walk
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    2 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    20 min drive

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About the area

Charleston

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Downtown Charleston houseboat places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and College of Charleston. Historic Rice Mill and Charleston City Marina are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Charleston City Market - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 16 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪California Dreaming - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Second State Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston

Under new ownership as of May 2017. Located in the Heart of Charleston's Historic District, Southern Comfort is docked at the Charleston City Marina and less than 50 feet from our gated parking lot.

We are 3 blocks from the Historic Battery just past the Coast Guard Station, and six "city blocks" from Meeting Street and the Market Area.

From the magnificent architectural homes of the Battery, and the finest restaurants in the south, to the art and antique shops, Charleston is a place unlike any other.

PLEASE NOTE IT IS EXTREMELY EXPENSE TO MAINTAIN A BOAT SUCH AS THIS. Therefore the boat books for TWO people. There is an additional guest charge per person up to eight people after the first two. This makes the boat approachable for a couple as well as very economical for larger groups to enjoy the boat. Remember what your parents taught you.. if it’s to good to be true. It probably is. By booking the boat in this way it makes it reasonable for all parties involved. We love sharing out boating experience with people and try very hard to upkeep it. It’s a fantastic way to spend time in Charleston and a very unique experience that most people will not find anywhere else.
Capt. Dave.

Property manager

Capt. Dave Gugliotti

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking results in immediate termination of Rental

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: Per exception of owner

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 and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 112 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend Getaway
Perfect place for our girls weekend. Location is great as well. We each had our own room and bathroom which was a plus. It was so nice to sit in the living room each morning while having our coffee telling stories about the night before. Salty Dogs is a great hole in the wall to start your nightly adventures. Be sure to bring towels and paper products as toilet paper and paper towels were limited. Enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun time
We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

JILL G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekday fishing trip
Owner came on the property without warning while we were away. Totally against VRBO . Air conditioning went out and owner completely lost his composure . We left a day early.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Something Different
It's a great way to experience something different. It's a boat understand what your booking. Master suite was excellent, galley has plenty of space, and solon is well appointed. Flybridge gives you a nice outdoor space to hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unforgettable Experience
We had a wonderful weekend on the Southern Comfort. Sitting on the fly bridge was so perfect that we did not to want to leave to go to downtown Charleston. Sleeping accommodations other than in the main bedroom are very cramped for people taller than 5’8”.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation kick-off
Overall good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Captain Dave! Thank you!
It’s a great experience! We enjoyed it thoroughly!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

RJ O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cooper River Bridge Run Yacht stay.
Very nice overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Connie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ask for what you need
We are not sorry we had this experience on a lively yacht, but we would most likely not rebook. Booked for 6 adults - only had towels for 4. Only 2 coffee mugs available. Overall, the Southern Comfort provided us with a memorable experience we enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela G., Richmond, Va

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely a different experience
We stayed here for a wedding with a family of 4 (2 teens) and my parents. The boat is beautiful and what an experience to stay on a yacht!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had fun
We had fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great unique property!
Was great, had plenty of room and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girlfriend trip
We loved out stay on the Southern Comfort. Great location close to downtown. Very good restaurant in the marina with a fun dive bar attached. The boat was very nice and spacious. Captain Dave was very responsive to all of my questions. Overall wonderful experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne C., Florence, South Carolina USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Small family wedding
Our daughter has a really small wedding - seven people total!!! Renting this yacht was perfect for our needs. Easy in and to go places we needed to go. The wedding actually took place on the top deck right before sunset and was lovely. The furniture in the lounge area was very comfortable and there was room for all of us. If you rent this boat remember it is an older boat. The owner is working to repair that are worn or have been abused by other renters but they posed no problems. We loved staying on such a classic boat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend!
Unique experience in a beautiful setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl's weekend
Wonderful time aboard the Southern Comfort — thanks, Dave!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks for the stay!
Very nice to do something different!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay! Great Host!
We did a girls getaway on Dave’s yacht. Our stay was absolutely perfect. Dave is a great host and was very attentive to all our needs. The yacht was clean and well-stocked. We all can’t thank you enough for going above and beyond to help make our trip unforgettable! Thank you so much, Linda, Karen, Scotta, Diane, Barb, and Joyce
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to spend quality time with a new love!
Easy to rent, perfect location and a great property manager!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine H., Virginia Beach, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
Unique experience adding to the overall charm of Charleston. Boat is really spacious and well appointed. Dave was a fantastic host - very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Book Club Experience
We spent two nights on the yacht at the end of our Savannah/Charleston trip. We enjoyed the unique experience of staying on a yacht and found the Southern Comfort to be a clean, well-organized VRBO. We did not cook much, but the kitchen was larger and better appointed than we had anticipated. Instructions from Matthew were clear and helped us settle in to our brief experience of living on a boat. Our only difficulties were bunks too short for adult men and air conditioning that was difficult to keep at a comfortable temperature. We also found the cost of vehicle parking at the marina to be somewhat high. All in all, a fun end to our trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derick T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice visit
Stayed here for a long weekend and the Cooper River Bridge Run. A unique and fun alternative to the usual rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trent R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic experience!
Our time here was wonderful and relaxing. Communication with Dave and his shipmate Matt at the marina was perfect. Do yourself a favor and try a unique experience like this!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience!
We had a great time aboard the Southern Comfort. Spacious and very clean - a must for us! We look forward to staying again in the future. Thank you, Captain Dave!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Southern comfort joy!
We wanted a unique vacation getaway and we got it! Staying on the Southern Comfort was amazing. We loved the boat! The boat was very roomy and spacious. Captain Dave was great and very helpful. Loved the city of Charleston and will definitely be back to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022