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French Quarter Loft Retreat – Walk to King Street Dining & Historic Sites

Vacation home near Charleston City Market in Charleston

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TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow Row
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Charleston

Charleston Historic District stay.A stay at this Charleston Historic District vacation home places you steps from Charleston City Market and a 5-minute walk from Waterfront Park. Also, College of Charleston is within half a mile (1 km) and Medical University of South Carolina is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Charleston City Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dock Street Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waterfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rainbow Row - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • College of Charleston - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 16 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's On The Market - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carmella's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Vendue - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Church and Union - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬2 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.

French Quarter Loft Retreat – Walk to King Street Dining & Historic Sites

Property Description
Located in Charleston's iconic French Quarter neighborhood and part of the historic Lodge Alley Inn, a vacation getaway to PALMETTO LOFT means you can relax in a private courtyard that features a beautiful fountain and sitting area. Just steps beyond the courtyard gates you will find all the best restaurants, bars, boutiques, art galleries, museums and antique shops Charleston has to offer. Walk to Charleston City Market, Rainbow Row, Waterfront Park, Battery Park, King Street shopping and book a horse-drawn carriage tour – all within a few blocks.

PALMETTO LOFT has been renovated and furnished to reflect the owner's love for travel. This loft is the perfect fusion of quintessential Charleston meets a mid-century modern vibe. It boasts high ceilings and original hardwood floors throughout. This one-of-a-kind Charleston loft, comfortably SLEEPS 4 GUESTS, with a KING BED dressed in luxury linens in the second story loft plus an additional QUEEN SLEEPER SOFA in the comfortable main floor living area. This chic apartment includes one full bath and a one half bath. Enjoy Bluetooth speakers up and downstairs along with a large flat screen TV. USB ports are conveniently placed throughout the home. A full kitchen and beautiful dining area provide guests with a space to cook for themselves if they choose to spend an a quiet evening away from Charleston's vibrant nightlife! One free parking pass is provided for a nearby parking garage.

This rental is located in downtown Charleston which is a bustling city. Please keep in mind that there is a potential for street noise , but unfortunately these tend to be outside of our control.

Access
Each of our luxury vacation rentals is accessed by a keyless door code for ease of entry, and allows for a zero-interaction check-in/check-out process. A door code specific to each guests' stay will be provided by your Concierge on the date of your check-in. If you have any questions about directions or access to the property, your concierge will be ready and waiting to assist you by phone. In addition, for properties with gate or garage access, you will be given this access code on the day of your arrival as well.

Interaction
Upon arrival, after the established 4PM check-in time, you may enter and exit the rental at your leisure with these codes. Additionally, requests can be made for your Concierge to meet you at the property upon check-in. We are here to make the check-in process a seamless one!

Notes
Our concierge team is committed to delivering exceptional service, impeccable cleanliness and all the amenities of your everyday home. With each stay you'll enjoy high thread count linens, spa quality towels, hair dryer, ironing board, washer and dryer, standard coffee maker, kitchen cookware and utensils, shower toiletries and soaps, extra linens and towels, air conditioning, cable and wireless internet, and more. With our concierge services you can choose to have our team handle all the details of your trip. From stocking your refrigerator to reserving beach equipment, there isn't much our Concierge team can't help you with during your stay. And should you need any recommendations, it would be our pleasure to provide suggestions for restaurants, make reservations, organize activities, and answer any questions.

We offer the option to purchase trip insurance through CSA Travel Insurance. We highly recommend adding trip insurance to your reservation, especially if you are traveling during hurricane season (June-November).

At the time of booking, we require a payment of 50% of your total rental amount. The remainder of your balance will be due 30 days prior to your check in date and will be automatically charged to the card we have on file. If you are booking within 30 days of your expected arrival date, the full payment is due at the time of booking.

We have temporarily adjusted our cancellation policy to allow for flexibility to help you make the right decisions regarding travel at this time. Please inquire with out team for additional details.

Minimum rental age is 25.

Optional & Additional Fees
$50 Early Check In Fee, $25/hour late check out fee.

Business License #: BL027766-04-2022

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is French Quarter Loft Retreat – Walk to King Street Dining & Historic Sites to the airport?

This vacation home is 13 mi (25-min drive) away from the Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does French Quarter Loft Retreat – Walk to King Street Dining & Historic Sites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is French Quarter Loft Retreat – Walk to King Street Dining & Historic Sites to the beach?

This vacation home is 10.9 mi (24-min drive) from Isle of Palms Beach and 11.6 mi (27-min drive) from Front Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does French Quarter Loft Retreat – Walk to King Street Dining & Historic Sites offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at French Quarter Loft Retreat – Walk to King Street Dining & Historic Sites?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at French Quarter Loft Retreat – Walk to King Street Dining & Historic Sites?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at French Quarter Loft Retreat – Walk to King Street Dining & Historic Sites?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does French Quarter Loft Retreat – Walk to King Street Dining & Historic Sites have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does French Quarter Loft Retreat – Walk to King Street Dining & Historic Sites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is French Quarter Loft Retreat – Walk to King Street Dining & Historic Sites to downtown Charleston?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Charleston.

French Quarter Loft Retreat – Walk to King Street Dining & Historic Sites Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Great location

Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig J.

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

Perfect location and very nice place!!

We love walking everywhere possible and this place was the perfect location. Only blocks to the water, great restaurants and all the coolness of downtown Charleston. The apartment is very nice and the host were very on top of anything we needed. We would highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

60th

What a great place! Location couldn't of been better. Very comfortable with plenty of space and well appointed. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

The Loft

Location was awesome, we had a plethora of Restaurants and activities with walking distance. Your team made Restaurants on a evening dinner cruise. The food was outstanding, the entertainment was good and the ship was in good shape and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Amazing location! All we could ask for including responsiveness of property manager!

I would highly recommend this property. It is in the perfect location and it is very comfortable, well stocked and furnished. It is close to amazing restaurants, shopping, historical sites! We stayed here for 3 weeks and loved every minute! Any questions we had were answered immediately by the property maanger.
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

George B.

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

Great location!

Great location that is close to Charleston market and many of the top restaurants and bars. I would have rated it a 5 star except every morning between 4:45 AM and 6 AM you will be awaken by garbage collection for nearby restaurants and other establishments. Stil enjoyed stay given other location benefits.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly L.

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

Convenience galore

Super close to some great dining, a little loud from the crowds outside and the person living above but easy to overlook that because the place is cozy and cool. Most def. will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharina L.

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

Mrs katy ladew

Great weekend all was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Great find

Pictures are accurate. Free parking 2 blocks away. Squeaky stairs if you have small children.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

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

Perfect location!!!

The French Quarter Loft was lovely, very comfortable and within easy walking distances of a ton of great Charleston restaurants. Communication with the property management company was outstanding and they provided very thoughtful touches throughout the space. Our original flight was cancelled and we ended up arriving extremely late and they made sure all the lights were on and we felt very welcomed. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

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

Great home base

Overall experience was fantastic if you are looking for a walking/eating/drinking tour of the historic/classically tourist spots of Charleston. Amenities were great and the bed was comfortable and the shower pressure was strong. We left the kiddos at home so the minimal morning sun was great for catch-up on sleep. Communication with the management firm was great too. Also a very easy walk to Harris Teeter for necessary groceries and snacks. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john s.

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

Cumberland St. Stay in French Quarter of Charleston

The property was first rate. While the door entrance looks pretty ordinary, the inside was wonderful. The pictures do not give it justice for how comfy it is. Finally, the location in the French Quarter one half block from East Bay and one block East of the Market cannot be beat for ease of walking. Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

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

Great place and amazing location!

Clean, great spot to walk everywhere, nice decor, love that it's 2 levels, doesn't look like much outside but it's great! Perfect spot if you're working from the apartment. Bed is kind of uncomfortable because they put a memory foam topper on it that shifts easily. Hard to sleep one night when a new family arrived on the next level-- noisy.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn S.

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

nice unit

only negative really was it was noisy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

The Heart of Charleston

We were very happy with our stay at Palmetto Loft. The apartment was clean and spacious. The concierge service had our groceries delivered and put away before we arrived and arranged for our transportation back to the airport. Our ride arrived right on time. We could not have picked a better location in Charleston as our rental was a 5-minute walk to Dock Street, Queen Street, and 34 West Theatres, as well as numerous great restaurants and other tourist attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mary L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Areas need improvement

Too many people sitting outside on the stoop smoking weed. Also, there was clothing in dresser when we arrived and upstairs bathroom had used soap and shampoo in still in the shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

ray f.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Blah

Worst bed I’ve ever slept on. Had a cheap topper above mattress and cheap microfiber sheets! Dirty behind bed and dirty grout in bathroom. Expected something much nicer. Plus the tv never worked and the Wi-Fi was very weak.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Wonderful location!

Property manager was wonderful. A little difficult to find the door as it is not obviously marked. The number is above the door, but very hard to read. Great location near restaurants and shops not to mention all the historic homes and buildings. My complaints would be: No outlet in upstairs bathroom for blow dryer, lighting is pretty but not practical, and restaurant workers that for some reason sit on the step going into the condo and talk with their friends so it feels like they are in the room with you. They were not embarrassed to be sitting there even when we had to ask them to get up so we could enter--Very strange. They were nice, but it was annoying.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Anniversary

Let me first say the apartment was wonderful! The issues we had was; people sitting on the steps right in front of our door, day and night, talking very loudly ( if a gate could be put in front of the steps , this would help greatly with this situation. )The noise and running water coming from other units ( not sure how thick the walls are) and the way the parking pass worked (after two calls someone helped us with this though.) With all that being said we did enjoy our stay, the the bed was like sleeping on a cloud and we thank you for our complimentary bottle of wine!!:)
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew H.

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

Happy time, good location

Our stay was good but a little exasperated by the people hanging out on nearby stoops and eating food and smoking pot. The smell was awful and not appreciated. Unit was nicely set up and would have benefited from not having a dumpster out of the front door for nearby construction which was accessed/dumped early on two of the three mornings of our stay. WIFI was painfully slow and inaccessible for stay-had to tether to our phones for accessing the internet on computers during our stay. retro music devices a nice touch but only downstairs unit had bluetooth-not the upstairs unit in the bedroom area. Some other nice touches but more things expected due to price of this unit and other comps in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Clean and Cute but

Loft layout was cool- works well for a couple, space was very clean, and design aesthetic was nice, but no “wow” factor. Likely could’ve had the same experience at a hotel. Location was very convenient for what we planned to do in town, but again, there are many options in that area. Be aware – while it’s not ENTIRELY in the property management’s control, if you want to sleep past 6:30 AM, you might want to find a different location. Or at least ask for a discount while there is a Porter Potty and construction storage right next to the sidewalk in front of the entry door. We stayed from Friday to Tuesday and three out of the four nights were woken up by very loud, trash pick up and construction movement outside (THANKFULLY the bed was very comfortable). Additionally, the entrance is a favorite stoop for local restaurant workers. One of which we found sitting on the front step smoking a cigarette. I don’t think we’d use this company again, but if you’re looking for basic stay in Charleston, it might work for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

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

Fantastic Experience

My girlfriend and I stayed in this apartment in mid June 2020 for about 10 days and had a fantastic experience. The apartment has a great layout, is very well decorated, has a well stocked kitchen (we cooked several nights), and is in an excellent location. The parking situation is very convenient as well (garage is about a 5 minute walk from the loft). Mgt. was very responsive and courteous and generally a pleasure to deal with (they responded promptly to a text I sent somewhat late on a Sunday night, which was very impressive). One thing to note though is that the unit is not the quietest place. The apt we stayed in is on the ground floor, so you do hear street noise to varying degrees depending on the night of the week. At night we simply turned on a fan for white noise and that worked wonders. The walls are also not the thickest but again, the fans provided in the closet worked well to drown this out. The one other thing to note is that the apartment doesn't get a ton of natural light, but since we didn't spend a ton of time in the apt during the day, this wasn't a big issue for us. All things considered, I'd highly recommend this place given the negatives are far, far outweighed by the positives. We look forward to coming back for another stay soon.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

First time using VRBO........

The property is very clean but it smells like a mixture of cats and your grandmothers house. It is also very dark due to the family room, kitchen and dining room being below street level. Property is located off of East Bay and a couple streets over from the Market near the Scotchman's connivence store. The property is comfortable, well designed and the kitchen is fully stocked but the linens and towels are old. This is our first time using VRBO and we will be a little more discerning next time but all in all not a bad experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

John R.

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

Palmetto Loft

Nice place. Great location. Noisy. Not we’ll sound insulated. Very poor water pressure. Overpriced.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Perfect location

The property was exactly as described in the listing. The location is truly close to everything. We walked to pretty much everywhere downtown. It’s an adorable apartment and is beautiful decorated. I would highly recommend staying here, you won’t be disappointed. Only drawback was the construction going on down the street which was loud at times.