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.

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.

I booked a three-night stay - Dec 26, 27, 28 2016 - in a 493 King Street suite, Charleston, SC…read morethrough VRBO. The owner was listed as Kevin High, however I later learned that this is a front for Walk Away Stays, LLC. I was switched out of the unit that I booked and paid for, forced to disrupt our stay with a move, and given two very unacceptable replacement units. The following is the full story. A couple of hours prior to our arrival I was contacted by Kelsey at Walk Away Stays and informed that the unit we had booked had a burst water pipe, water damage, and although the cleaning service was working to get it cleaned up, it would not be available for our stay. (The cleaning service told me that the unit had actually been double booked. Kelsey at Walk Away Stays stood my her story and said the cleaning service was "confused", it was actually a different unit that had been double booked. Seriously?!?) Walk Away Stays, LLC found two different units for us - one night (12/26/16) at 154A Spring Street and two nights (12/27 and 12/28) at 248A Ashley Ave. To make up for the disappointment, trouble, and inconvenience Kelsey promised the following: 1) Both of the units were at least comparable to the 493 King Street unit that we booked and paid for. 2) Although we would have to be out of the 154A Spring Street unit at the normal checkout time of 11:00am, the 248A Ashley Ave unit would be cleaned and ready before the normal 3:00 check-in. Walk Away Stays would call me as soon as the Ashley Ave unit was ready. 3) Walk Away Stays would give us a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant. None of these promises were kept. Upon arrival at 154A Spring Street, I was devastated. It was in no way comparable to 493 King Street and the convenience of being steps away from great restaurants. It was next door to a hostel in a very sketchy neighborhood, and about one mile further away from the areas we had planned to walk to. I called and left a message that this was unacceptable and to please call me back. My call was never returned. I then called the after-hours number and left another request for a return call. That call was not returned either. They did text me the access code to the wifi - which, btw, did not work. They didn't return my request for help with that, either. On 12/27, the day of our move to 248A Ashley Ave, we did not receive a call and were not allowed into the unit early. I called Walk Away Stays and spoke to Allie. She claimed to know nothing about any promises or the situation with the 493 King Street unit and said she would look into it. She never called me back. Before leaving Charleston, I called and spoke to Kelsey again. I told her that she had not followed through on any of her promises to make things right for us. The substitute units were not acceptable. We weren't allowed "early checkin" to the second unit. I never received the gift certificate. She said they had been too busy. I told her that I would be posting negative reviews and she said "OK. Fine." I'll probably never know if a pipe really broke, or if Kelsey lied to cover up a double booking (intentional or not?) However, based on the complete failure to make things right for us and follow through on the promises made, I believe the cleaning service and I think that Kelsey and Allie at Walk Away Stays, LLC flat out lied to me. A legitimate company would return calls and make sure that customers got what they paid for, or in the case of unavoidable situations were fairly compensated for their loss. Don't just walk away from Walk Away Stays, RUN-RUN-RUN AWAY!

With Hurricane Florence headed for Charleston, we were hit with another unforeseen dilemma…read moreregarding our relocation to Charleston from out of state. All businesses closed, all communication had shut down, and all hopes of finding a decent rental became one big question mark. We had to play the waiting game from afar. As soon as businesses reopened, we called Walk Away Stays as a temporary landing zone until we could find a more permanent solution. We were able to get in touch with Jamie. We explained our situation and within 24 hours we had secured the 248A property for a duration of two weeks. Jamie was very helpful, and we were fortunate something was still available considering our timeline to get to town. Walk Away Stays even lets you make payment (required in full with a pet fee, cleaning fee, and a refundable deposit) via credit card (with no processing fee), so that's a huge plus! We checked ourselves into 248A using the keyless door entry with a code they give you prior to arrival. 248A is a first floor unit (of a duplex) with 2 BR / 2 BA. Both bedrooms have California king beds and are quite comfy! There's a fully equipped kitchen and a washer and dryer. You are allocated one parking spot in the back of the house. Last but not least, they are dog friendly. Check-in is 3:00 pm, and check-out is 11:00 am. Considering our circumstances, we were able to have some semblance of normalcy due to the amenities that came with the rental (i.e. kitchen), making it feel almost as if we were home. 248A is such a great location! With King Street only 10-15 minutes away, we pretty much walked everywhere downtown and barely used our car. It is also centrally located with regards to Highway 17 to West Ashley one way and Mount Pleasant the other way. We couldn't have asked for a better location. My only complaints were they only had one roll of toilet paper for each bathroom and one paper towel for the kitchen. We ended up having to purchase additional toilet paper and paper towels to get us through our two-week stay. We also couldn't lower the thermostat lower than what had already been set, and there were some days it was extremely hot and almost unbearable. Keep in mind we stayed in the property in September. Keep those fans running, so the the place can stay somewhat cooler. It shouldn't be an issue in the fall or winter. In addition, my husband and I are extremely allergic to cats dander and had a tough time during our stay. There may have been cats here previously (as they are pet friendly). Overall, we had a pretty pleasant experience with Walk Away Stays and we'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an extended stay that feels more like a home (because it is) than a hotel.

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!!

Fabulous boutique hotel in the historic district of Charleston's French Quarter. The location makes…read moreexploring Charleston on foot convenient. The public spaces and rooms reflect a European style in a Southern setting. The French Quater Inn thought of every amenity possible. The breakfast was the perfect way to start our day, wine and cheese reception every afternoon, cookies and milk in the evening and sweet treats 24/7. Every person we encountered at the Inn were friendly, helpful and welcoming. I have traveled the world and The French Quarter Inn is at the top of my list.

Probably the worst company you can use if you want a vacation rental. They are a good example of…read morewhy not everyone should own a business. Their properties are disgusting and dirty and they are unprofessional.

From the owner: A local, hospitality group equipped to serve the properties of Charleston, SC. We provide superior…read moreproperty management services for homeowners and their guests. Wowing clients with unique and memorable experiences every stay is our top priority! No hospitality group is better equipped to serve the Charleston, SC area.

We recently stayed at a property managed by this company and had to vacate due to the poor quality…read moreand frankly hazardous nature of the property. On top of it, the property cost $10,000 for a 7 day stay. At first, they handled it well and gave us a mostly full refund and told us we had plenty of time the next day to pack up and leave. Then the next morning they started rushing us out. They called and told us we had to get out ASAP because someone else was coming in to stay. They sent a cleaner in and started cleaning even though we weren't even packed and my baby was sleeping in one of the rooms. Needless to say, the house was not rented and the company was just being spiteful. I wouldn't ever rent from this company again, let alone stay at the house we originally rented.

Carroll realty managed a vacation property that my sister and I rented last summer and the property…read morewas run down and filthy. Upon check in the air conditioning did not work, half of the stove was in the middle of the kitchen floor, dead fish on the counter and a plate of spoiled food in the microwave which was not found for several days. The other rooms were just as bad. The representative of Carroll Realty made multiple promises that were never followed up on and then stopped responding to text and calls. We will never used this business again.

Water's Edge was absolutely wonderful. The location was close enough and easily walkable to all…read morethe places we wanted to go. The staff (special shoutout to Bri and Scarlett) was really courteous, kind and helpful--definitely exuding that Southern Hospitality! Our room was beautiful, the entire Inn radiated fun and friendly vibes!

The Waters Edge Inn was so cute and amazing!! My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and I…read morewish we could have stayed longer. The room was a perfect size and I loved the bathroom with the soaking tub! Breakfast was awesome every morning with multiple options to choose from. The front desk staff were very sweet every time. I know they mention it online, but just to emphasize, there are a lot of stairs!!! If you book on the top floor, you will be going up like four flights of stairs!! It made a great workout for us though! I can't wait to come back here one day. Picture is of dole whip from a very cute ice cream truck down the road. Everything is easy to walk to from the inn, but they also have a golf cart and can drop you off somewhere if need be!

We did a morning Dolphin tour with Captain Chris during our sons' spring break and it was an…read moreexperience we'll never forget. Not only did we see dolphins (!!!), but Chris taught us about the low country ecosystem, local islands, shore birds, and oysters - all with a sense of humor and great stories. We'll definitely book another trip during our next visit to South Carolina!!

What a great business! I rented an on-top single kayak from COA for $35 for four hours. A friend…read moremet me out there with his kayak and we hit the water. For me, the check-in process was very easy. There was some miscommunication with the staff however because when they started going over the instructions I was left out while they addressed what looked to be a bachelor party. I assumed they were tackling the party first then would address me but instead started addressing a group birthday party. I had to track someone down as it was twelve minutes past my launch time and they were only focusing on the groups not me who was solo. They were pretty quick about grabbing me a kayak and told me to take a life vest from the birthday group, handed me a map, and then let me be on my way. I like that people with their own gear are allowed to pull up and launch. This worked out great for my friend who didn't need to rent anything. They're located on Bowen's Island that is in the marsh. It's quiet and relaxed and fortunately for us there weren't many boats in the water when we went. Overall it was a good experience. The staff were friendly, the location convenient and easy to access. (Though the road down is littered in potholes. Be mindful and drive slow or you'll be smacking your oil pan.) Ubers were coming and going all morning and dropped guests off right at the front door. COA also offers fishing off their dock for $3. There is a launch fee if you bring your own kayak or canoe but to be honest I can't remember what it was, though I remember my friend saying it was very affordable (so maybe $5/10?). There is a shark toothing expedition as well that I know is a longer paddle and a bit higher of a fee. Tours are offered if you don't feel confident paddling out in your own. I'll definitely be going back!

3 years ago, we were looking for a property management firm to handle our rental property. After an…read moreextensive research and some phone calls we hired Family Owned Property Management. Having this outstanding company taking care of our property, as well as, our tenants gives us peace of mind. This awesome team handles everything for us and keep us posted of any repair in order to keep our investment in good shape. FOPM just handled the roof replacement of our property and they did a great job for a great price. Thank you FOPM. We highly appreciate all your hard work and dedication!!!

Family Owned is outstanding! Promote and professional when responding to requests. Great level of…read morecommunication and cares about their tenants. Provides a more personal experience than the big corporate management companies. Highly recommend!