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1111 Middle Street by AvantStay | Charming Historic Cottage + Beach Access

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, offices
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10191 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Sullivans Island, SC
  • Sullivan's Island Beach
    1 min walk
  • Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
    1 min walk
  • Fort Moultrie
    2 min walk
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    27 min drive

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About the area

Sullivan's Island

On the beach.Your stay at this vacation home will put you steps from Fort Moultrie and a 5-minute walk from Sullivan's Island Beach. Also, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Charleston Lighthouse is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sullivan's Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fort Sumter - 1 min drive - 0.5 km
  • Shem Creek Park - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Patriots Point - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • USS Yorktown - 14 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 24 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Page S Okra Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mainland Container Co. Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Republic Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Obstinate Daughter - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Santi's Restaurante Mexicano - ‬6 min drive

About this property

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

1111 Middle Street by AvantStay | Charming Historic Cottage + Beach Access

Charleston was founded in 1670, which makes it one of the most historic cities in our nation. 1111 Middle Street on Sullivan’s Island has been a part of Charleston’s history for just over 150 years! Built around 1860 (owned by the same family for 125 years) and featured in the National Historic Register, 1111 Middle Street is one of the most special and unique homes your family will ever spend a vacation!

Located near Fort Moultrie, this property was central to the defense of Charleston during the War of 1812, the first shots of the War Between the States, and the sinking of U-Boats during World War Two. During the Cold War, the conning towers of nuclear submarines would silently pass this amazing home after being armed at the Naval Base. Even today, from the large screen porch your family will be able to see the coming and going of hulking container ships, cruise ships, and the Charleston Shrimp Fleet as they navigate the channel between Sullivan’s Island and Fort Sumter. From sunsets over Charleston’s Church Steeples, to the imperious Cooper River Bridge, 1111 Middle Street offers one of the most special views of Historic Charleston and the Atlantic Ocean since the early 1800’s.

1111 Middle Street has many features of the property that preserve its special history. The property owner’s steps at preservation have made the home highly desirable. Even Hollywood has recognized the uniqueness of this home and featured it in the movie “Dear John”! History lives both inside and outside of 1111 Middle Street. The interior features historic wood floors and walls with four bedrooms and two full baths. Smoking and candles are prohibited to preserve this beautiful home.
Two bedrooms are located upstairs and feature harbor views. The downstairs master bedroom opens onto the oceanfront porch. The living room and dining area also open to the screened porch. The preservation of this home prevents it from featuring a central heating and cooling system. It is closed during the winter season and air conditioning is provided with window cooling units. Also, in keeping with the historic nature of the home, only a single television is featured. The large screen porch is where your family will spend most of their time when not on the beach. It is wide with incredible views and is ideally positioned to capture the southwest winds during the summer months making it comfortable despite the heat.

A short private path takes you down to a quiet beach that changes in size based on the Charleston tides. Beachside Vacations is so proud to offer you the opportunity to relive history in this truly amazing home that has been watching over Charleston for 150 years. From battles that shaped our country’s history, to hurricanes and earthquakes, 1111 Middle Street has been present on Sullivan’s Island throughout and is the perfect home for your family’s next vacation. Book early for the best chance to reserve this amazing home! "Licensed vacation rental by Town of Sullivan's Island."

Additional Amenities Include:
High-speed internet with Wi-Fi.
Air conditioning is provided by window units. There is not a heater for the home.
Washer and dryer.
Parking for four cars.
Linens and bath towels are provided, as well as starter supplies including soap, shampoo, and paper products.

Home Truths:
- Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Beach chairs/toys are not included at this property, please reach out to AvantStay to rent beach chairs/umbrellas.
- You must be 25 years or older to book this home.
- Please note that Early Check-In (ECI) and Late Check-Out (LCO) services are not available from May to September.

Parking Details:
Driveway accommodates 4 cars.

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Room configurations are as follows:
Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: 2x Twin beds, Bunk bed
Bedroom 3: 2x Twin beds
Bedroom 4: 2x Twin beds

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

Property manager

Beachside Vacations LLC

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2055.9 sq ft (191 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

  • No pets 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 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 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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1111 Middle Street by AvantStay | Charming Historic Cottage + Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ileana J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island retreat
This is our 4th year returning to this amazing property. Excellent location with fantastic views. Sullivans Island is a special place and there are very few original properties left on the island. It has the nostalgic beach house feel I crave. A place that is comfortable but you can still let in the ocean air and sand. It’s true outdoor/ indoor living. Our whole family loves this property so so much. We will absolutely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
family
A great time was had, Love the house
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house
Older beach house right on beach! Fully equipped kitchen. Extra blankets and heaters for chilly nights. Lots and lots of room including porch facing beach. Sunrises to the east! Sunsets to the west! Spectacular view of Cooper River Bridge, which happened to be designed by Michael Abrahams!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Maggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Step back in time
Loved the age and simplicity of the home. Fantastic location. As an interior designer I was chomping at the bit to decorate this house and guesthouse and bring it to the next level. Desperately needs a new sofa, the springs in the existing ones are shot. The porch and hammock were a dream!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Life on sullivans island as it used to be in the great kl’days! Authentic in a sea of wannabes
Read slept ear listened to the waves
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kutcher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic, Quiet & Beautiful On The Beach
Everything was top notch and came as listed in the property description. No frills & rustic so to speak. The property is steps from the sand and the views from the beach of the bridge and downtown Charleston are beautiful. The only comment I have is that the breaker kept flipping when the space heaters were plugged in. I would suggest the property owner has a ‘map’ of what can be plugged in where to eliminate this problem.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous views of ships.
We loved this property for its historical quirkiness. It was comfortable and well provisioned. The view of the passing ships was spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ally C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Magic
From the moment we drove onto the property, we felt like we drove back to a simpler time. The adventures to explore nature and all the wonders of the ocean were steps and fingertips away. The old charm of the traditional decor and the simplicity of a porch facing the water will literally soothe your soul. We only left the home to pick up more fresh fruit and veggies. Sunrise and sunsets on the porch brought life to great conversations and socializing. If you’re looking for a simpler time and place away from the world... this is the perfect place. Stress melts away, tensions erode, and joy thrives.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A trip back in time
I grew up going to Sullivan's Island. Needless to say, "things" have changed there, mostly since HUGO destroyed a large majority of this special place. Our week long stay in November at this beautiful, historic home on Middle St. was one of the best weeks we have ever spent there. We were blessed with beautiful weather; we loved watching the cargo ships come and go both day and night; we rode bikes, searched for crabs, walked, played bocce ball on the beach and had beautiful, airy family meals on the expansive porch. This home is NOT for everyone! It is OLD! Some of the windows are hard to open and close and parts of it might even be lopsided. There is no heat or central air. That all being said, we LOVED it!!! A veritable escape from reality and a place full of peace, fresh air - all the old-fashioned way. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
One for the memory book.
This historic beach house is a very special place to stay. We visited for a family visit during the COVID pandemic and it was perfect. From the minute we opened the door and walked through to the oceanfront porch and threw open all of the doors, we knew this was going to be a vacation to remember. The kitchen spaces with two refrigerators and two sinks had everything we needed and more. It was difficult to figure out the bedroom arrangements from the listing but the second bedroom downstairs has 4 twins and the bedrooms upstairs have 2 twins each. The house has a few quirks due to its age but that made it all the more charming. A couple of ceiling fans were broken but the breezes through the house were heavenly and the A/C units in the bedrooms worked well when needed. The beach is right outside the fabulous screened porch where we spent most of our time rocking and hanging out in the hammock. The location is very nice, quiet residential part of the island but convenient at the same time. We are planning our trip back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

James V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect SI house
This is the quintessential Sullivan’s Island beach house and its perfect!! We had the best long weekend! The kitchen is well supplied for cooking and the beds are comfy. The porch is the highlight! Highly recommend this property!!

6/10 Okay

Martha F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remembering Mike Ryan
Beautiful views, access to lovely beach. The screen porch, particularly the hammock, is a great respite from the Summer sun. If you're looking for luxury, this is not the place. If you're looking for a great old beach house for your family...this is definitely it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Suzanne K.

Sullivan’s Vacation
Location is excellent, great old house but really needs some deep cleaning, bathrooms and kitchen in particular. I realize that there’s no central air but this house desperately needs a means of cooling the upstairs bath... it is literally like a sauna.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

David D., Ellicott City, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
A rustic gem
An 1811 building is what you get. It is less than 50 yards from the water and a great sandy beach. The kitchen is well set up. With 2 fridges you have enough space for food and beverages. The only things that I would improve would be the sofa and love seat in the main room. They have seen better days. All bedrooms but one have twin beds. If adults out number kids this is not ideal. I will return despite the furnishings because I am there for the beach not the furnishings.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Glad to be home
House was older than expected and located on part of beach that wasn’t ideal. The yard (front and back) was an eye sore. Window units did their best to keep up with the heat but most of the house was often hot. We won’t be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

richard t.

Time Machine
We loved it! It was built in the mid 1800s' and has survived the ocean which is just yards from the porch. Very original inside and exudes charm. Be ready though if you expect upscale kitchen with bells and whistles and marble bathrooms. We were there two weeks and cooked in about half of the time it may not be Martha Stewart but very adequate. Come expecting a wonderful experience, chill and enjoy, well not too much chill only the bedrooms are air conditioned.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Steve T.

Overall a great time. However!
Very rustic, but was expected. However, did not expect to find that only the bedrooms had A/C, and that was window units (very loud). Beautiful views, right on the beach, convenient location. If you can handle the hot temperatures and high humidity without A/C in the house you will have a great time.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

The perfect beach house!
We had 9 women in this house for 5 days and we all loved it. The location is amazing. Water views from everywhere and views of sunrise and sunset from the very large screened porch. Beds were very comfortable and stayed very cool. All was wonderful and we would definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016