This is a MUST stay if you are looking for a comfortable, historic bed and breakfast in the heart…read moreof historic Charleston. We, sadly, only stayed one night - but what a great experience it was. First, the Rutledge is an impressive house from the street. The home of one of South Carolina's early governors, this place hosted presidents (George Washington) and other historical figures throughout its history. The home is updated but retains that old, original feel. We were greeted by a very friendly concierge in the lobby of the home and educated on the amenities, services and events of the Inn. Our room was in the Carriage House. It was large, up dated, large shower and VERY comfortable and firm bed. We brought our dog - who was welcomed by Inn for a small fee. Parking is also available at a convenient lot in the rear of the property. Safe and secure parking lot. The Inn offers afternoon tea at 4 pm and complimentary sherry, port and brandy from 6:30 to 11:00. We enjoyed afternoon tea after some exploring around town. Iced tea and lemonade as well as delicious treats including macaroons were served in the ballroom on second floor. We sat outside on the iron porch overlooking Broad Street. Views from the porch are wonderful. The following morning, we ordered our complimentary breakfast to be served to us on that same porch. We had Eggs Benedict, bacon, fruit, and a delicious biscuit with fruit. Spectacular. One of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time. Pots of coffee were also served with the meal. Special shout out to Jim O'Neil the concierge. He did everything to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. Appreciate it! Don't miss this spectacular location!

Beautiful hotel. Very clean. Breakfast was excellent. They also serve afternoon tea which was a…read morenice touch. They offer free water and are very welcoming and happy to help.

We booked two nights through AirBnB and were looking forward to it! Unfortunately the booking was…read morecanceled with no notice, apology, explanation or offer to assist in finding alternate accommodations. We didn't even receive an email notifying us - I happened to see the status change on the AirBnB app. When we asked in a message why it was displaying as canceled, Jason replied: "The booking was cancelled by Airbnb. You may reach out to them directly for your refund." I called the property and was told although our booking was confirmed, another customer booked it after we did, they gave the reservation to the later customer, and there was no undoing it. The whole experience was unacceptable. For future customers' benefit: AirBnB automatically refunds canceled reservations within 10 days. There is no need to contact them before.

The location is great! The only time we used our car was to visit the Yorktown, otherwise, we…read morewalked everywhere we wanted to go. Those who work here are so friendly and seen to love their jobs. The room was spacious enough and clean. The spread for wine and cheese was impressive and also delicious. While you pay $20/day to park, it's totally worth it because parking isn't easy to find around there. Park your car and forget about it. The rooms are cool and the beds comfortable.

If you're looking for amazing accommodations for 4 in the heart of downtown Charleston, the Sarah…read moreClifford Guest House can't be beat. The owners have thought of everything. The furnishings and design, location and graciousness of the owners provide a true luxury experience. We wished we could have stayed longer!

From the owner: These two houses offer luxury accommodations in a residential neighborhood within blocks of great…read moreshopping, the best restaurants and significant historical sites that downtown Charleston has to offer. Sarah Clifford Guest House is a 2000 sq. ft., 2 bedroom (one king sized bed and one queen sized bed), 2.5 bath high-end luxury vacation rental for 4 guests. The Guest House is an unattached house with its own private off-street parking, free high speed wifi, HD Cable, and a gourmet kitchen. The minimum stay is 3 nights and the base price is $650/night. The Sarah Clifford Cottage is also an unattached house with 1000 sq. ft. including one bedroom with king sized bed, 2 full baths, a space with a desk and a comfortable living room and gourmet kitchen. The Cottage has one free off-street parking space, free high speed wifi, and HD Cable. The Cottage has a minimum stay of 30 days, a guest limit of 2 people, and the monthly price is $6000 including weekly housekeeping.

It was a great stay! Lovely ambiance and amazing service. Cookies and milk every night, freshly…read morebaked, and beautiful rooms. Lots of complimentary items, such as food, and personal treatment, like a pillow menu. Love this hotel! 10 out of 10!!

From the moment we checked in, the service was absolute perfection. The staff (Bob, Kim & Marvin)…read morewent above and beyond to make us feel welcome, accommodating every request with a smile. Our room was stunning--immaculately clean, beautifully designed, along with an incredibly comfortable bed and high-quality linens. The amenities were top-tier, and the location made exploring Charleston incredibly convenient. Breakfast was delicious and Izzy made wine hour an absolute delight. We had a flawless experience from start to finish and cannot wait to return!

Nice to get away from the chain hotels and try little gems like this. Nothing fancy, but very nice…read moreand clean, with a great location. Smallish rooms, but safe, clean, and everything you need including comfortable beds. Continental breakfast, happy hours, and even late night milk and cookies included!

Great location, nice rooms, liked the happy hour and breakfast. You could sit outside in the…read morecourtyard and walk to so much!

I am a lowcountry local and this will likely be the only place I ever stay in Charleston. This is a…read morereally nice spot but also homey - not stuffy at all and fairly priced for what you get. The staff have always been really nice and personable and go out of their way to make sure you're settled in well. The hotel offers a complimentary cocktail at check-in at the bar (and it's actually good!). The rooms are very spacious and recently remodeled - so they look great too. I like it being a short walk from King street and the other hot spots - it's in a quiet corner but you're not far from anything. A great pilates studio is on the same street. I've never used the hotel's parking lot because there is plenty of parking behind and around the hotel - it's far enough from the tourist section that not many people are in this corner crowding the parking. As some reviews have commented, the breakfast is nothing to write home about and will be gone in a flash, but this isn't a deal breaker for me. There's also a market across the street. I was also told that "this area does not flood" because the hotel is "inland" - fair warning, during flash flooding and hard rain, a river forms around the hotel and in their parking lot. If rain is coming, I recommend parking on Washington Street on the elevated side, or finding one of the multi-level lots to protect your car. But regardless, love the Ansonborough and strongly recommend!

Very quiet relaxing hotel in close proximity to many restaurants and bars downtown. Almost perfect…read moreexcept for what you pay in parking to stay here.

My wife and I had never visited Charleston previously and wanted to take advantage of an…read moreopportunity following a business trip to FL. After looking at the listings for a lot ob B&B's, I finally decided to give this one a try. Looking back at my decision, I don't think that I could have done better! While it's tempting to pan the place so that I have a better chance of booking a reservation on a subsequent trip, that wouldn't be right or fair to this top notch inn. Zero Water Street is not your typical B&B. If you are looking for a busy place with an out of this world breakfast, you may want to look somewhere else. If you are looking for a romantic getaway with space, privacy, excellent views, and a decent breakfast in a fantastic destination then look no further! It's hard to decide where to begin. The inn is the third floor of a house built in 1836 that has been in the current family since 1902. You need to walk up two flights of stairs to the rooms (the second flight is a bit narrow). The accommodations consist of a bedroom, living room, large hall, a fully-stocked kitchen, a generous bathroom and an incomparable piazza. The rooms all have 11-12' ceilings. There is an unobstructed view of Charleston harbor with Fort Sumter in the distance from the living room and Piazza. There is also off-street parking for the inn. (We parked the car and didn't need to move it again until we left for home.) Everything you need for breakfast is in the kitchen. For our stay, there was a selection of cereals, a bowl of fresh fruit, juice, milk, water, bagels, English muffins, jams/jellies, a loaf of fresh breakfast bread, fresh fruit cup, yogurt, etc. The way the in is set up, breakfast is at your leisure. You could eat at 4 in the morning or sleep in until noon - no problem. We enjoyed breakfast on the piazza each morning. We didn't even notice that it was raining the second morning until we were half way through eating. While being an excellent place for breakfast, the piazza In addition to a pair of rocking chairs on the piazza, there is a swing and a hammock. And would be an ideal place to enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. My only regret is that I did not book early enough to stay for three consecutive nights. The price was a bit intimidating at $275 a night, but considering that many other inns in the historic district charge that much or more and likely deliver far less, it is really a bargain for the location and amenities.

From the owner: One of a kind location with large private suite overlooking Charleston Harbor! Enjoy unobstructed…read moreviews of the ocean from inside the suite and/or sit outside on the private veranda and relax while the world sails by....

Where to begin? After booking a last minute room for a surprise birthday weekend for my husband, I…read moreexpected to just arrive and then settle into the room. Donna will have none of that, she contacted me by phone not long after my confirmation and we chatted as if we had been long ago friends. The personal interest in our reason for visiting, as well as, ensuring we could early check-in if needed made this a much more intimate experience than just hoteling (sic) it for the weekend. This bed and breakfast is amazing and will long be a place for us to "run away" to hide among the intowners. You feel part of the city being so deep in the French quarter and surrounded by lovely art galleries along side upscale dining and venues. We walked all weekend and enjoyed so much of this beautiful city we call home. I completely recommended this 3 room B and B, from the personal touches to the amazing local breakfast pastries and french pressed coffee to the beautiful folage of the lovely veranda and courtyard just outside our room. Our sweet little study could listen to the beautiful fountain all night and even with the chill in the air we slept so soundly and toasty. If you want to feel like you are on vacation but want to support our locals, start here at 27 State Street Bed and Breakfast. You will not be disappointed.

Awesome quaint bed and breakfast with loads of charm in the historic Charleston area. Donna, the…read moreproprietor, was very welcoming and helpful to get us acclimated. Definitely recommend a stay here.

It's like renting a BEAUTIFUL apartment for two days. The three apartments are connected to the…read moremain house, but all have their own doors to the outside. You can expect complete autonomy during your stay, although the inn keeper will swoop in during the daytime to clean up and refresh the breakfast supplies. The house itself is on Tradd Street, in the middle of the old old neighborhood that you were going to be walking around anyway. I felt badly for the folks staying up Market or Broad: the hubbub is nice but these sleepy streets of ancient houses are Charleston's soul. Breakfast is an ample pre-fabricated affair, laid out the night before in the apartment's kitchen. There were bagels, breads, and English muffins wrapped in plastic and ready for toasting, along with milk, orange juice, cereal, coffee, tea, etc. It was simple, but all the essentials are there and would continue to be there no matter how late we slept in. Some people may expect a bed and breakfast to provide a full spread served hot with the inn keeper bustling attentively, but I think that the convenience and privacy were a welcome trade. The room itself was all we could have wanted. We stayed in the "back garden" room, which is smaller than the carriage house and larger than the "front garden" room. I uploaded a few representative pictures: the general theme is old-fashioned (in the good way: colonial, not 70s) and comfortable. If you are the type of person who is excited to stay in an old Charleston neighborhood I can guarantee that you will like this room.

It's like renting an apartment for two days…read more How you feel about Lavender & Lace B&B will largely depend on your expectations. If you choose a B&B for attentive hospitality and to feel like you're part of a home, you may be disappointed. If you're just looking for a well-appointed, nicely-located crash pad with the amenities of home, you'll be satisfied. We booked the "carriage house," ($170) which is actually a maid's quarters behind the main home. It's completely separated from the main home, and functions as a self-contained apartment. The two-story building includes a small kitchen and living room downstairs and a bedroom with a bathroom upstairs. An aside: the bed is incredibly comfortable for a guest room. We saw the inn keeper at check-in, when she gave us a brief overview of the apartment and the city. She seemed rushed, but she did give us a thorough overview of local attractions and several restaurant suggestions that proved useful. It's clear she knows the city. But after the initial introduction, we saw her only fleetingly as she was getting into her car. Breakfasts are served here differently than they are in most other B&Bs. The innkeeper outfits the kitchen with breakfast essentials (cereal, milk, coffee, English muffins, fruit, and juice) as well as some home baked goods (brownies and pumpkin bread when we were there.) This system has some advantages: we took breakfast when we wanted it, and we were free to snack on the brownies during the evening. But for all its convenience and efficiency, the pre-prepared method felt a little cold. I missed the warm breakfast and the interaction with the B&B host. (My partner, on the other hand, was not bothered.) Lavender and Lace has a lot going for it. The location is pretty wonderful - away from traffic and well within the historic district. We could easily walk to shops, restaurants, and the sea/bay. Rooms also come with a parking spot, which is a major plus in this neighborhood of narrow streets and limited on-street parking. The innkeeper also provides bikes for guest use, so we spent many hours tooling around the city at our leisure. The basics are also well covered. The room includes wifi, telephone, and cable television. There are some books, but no board games. (Sniff.) The neighborhood is quiet, and we didn't have much problem going to sleep. The flat roof (or maybe the attic) is home to a critter (squirrel or mouse, maybe?), which caused some scampering noise at night. It didn't bother me, but my easily-distracted partner lost some sleep over it. Other things you should know: the innkeeper doesn't accept credit cards - cash and check only. Additionally, she is *extremely* reluctant to accept bedandbreakfast.com gift cards, even though her website indicates she does.

We booked a rental through VRBO and within less than 30 minutes we were contacted by the owner,…read moreT'lene, of Historic Charleston B&B which is the management company, T'lene is saying that the owner of the property had booked with another. Meanwhile they have our money and refuse to cancel our reservation because VRBO will charge them a penalty. T'lene wants us to cancel on VRBO but we can't because we will be charged a penalty. Buyer beware. These people are crooks! T'lene is a scammer!

We had an amazing stay at one of the Historic Charleston B&B locations - the Secret Garden Cottage…read more It was amazing, peaceful, and so charming. The entire process was so easy and everyone I spoke to at Historic Charleston B&B was very friendly and accommodating. We were offered an earlier flight and came in way earlier than expected. We called to ask if we could leave our bags and come back for the 4pm check-in, but they let us check in early! Highly recommend booking one of their beautiful properties for an authentic Charleston visit.