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Live Oak Retreat

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Place, Charleston Municipal Golf Course
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, James Island County Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tidal Trails
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Live Oak Retreat

Come relax at our charming, newly renovated home built in the 1930's. This peaceful, well-designed retreat under live oaks has all the charm of the old but with all the upgraded, desirable features: large kitchen, open floor plan, brand new hardwood floors through out, and large master suite. A spacious deck featuring a large live oak providing a canopy over the serene half acre lot. Walking distance to many restaurants/bars, movie theatre, and minutes from downtown Charleston and Folly Beach.
The space
A large open kitchen provides the space for many to enjoy the fun of cooking together. For those that prefer to watch the cooks, there's a large bar that looks over the kitchen. The home has an open floor plan so just behind the bar is the dining room offering a variety of spots for all to eat together. Off the dining room is large living room offering two couches and a recliner. There is also a spot next to the large bay window that makes the perfect reading nook! We have three queen sized bedrooms with dressers and ample closet space. The master suite features a tray ceiling and a large TV on the wall. The master bath offers a walk in closet, a large vanity with two sinks and an alcove. There is a half bath just off the hallway next to the laundry room.
Guest access
The property sits on a large half acre lot. In the back of the property is our sister Airbnb: Coastal Cottage. It features a quaint one bedroom bungalow. Guests of Coastal Cottage are at the back of the property and park directly in front of the home. Guests at Live Oak Retreat have ample parking space along the left side of the driveaway and along the side of the deck and carport. The right side of the driveway needs to remain open so Coastal Cottage guests can access their home. We have never had any issues with parking but want to make sure all guests are aware of how to share the parking space.
Other things to note
Walking/biking distance to:

- Municipal Golf Course - open to the public!

- Terrace Theatre - only theatre on the island!

- The Pourhouse - live music every day & don't miss the Sunday Farmer's Market

- Tons of restaurants: Crust, Maybank Public House, Millers All Day, Paddock, Bar George, Azul, Charleston Sports Pub, L&B Sweets + more!

- Only five minutes from two public boat landings

- Just minutes from downtown Charleston and Folly Beach!

- Only one mile to James Island County Park which offers extensive walking/biking trails, playgrounds, splash pads, climbing and the only dog park on the island.

- Only one mile to James Island Shopping Center that includes: Harris Teeter, Starbucks, CVS, Maple Street Biscuit Company, Muddy Waters (local coffee shop), My Father's Moustache (English pub), Barberitos (Southwest), Athens (Greek), Pilates gym, Liquor store, and nail salon.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Charleston Municipal Golf Course. Laundry facilities are available. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 8 minutes by car from Medical University of South Carolina and 9 minutes from College of Charleston
Live Oak Retreat offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please strip used beds. Unused rooms/linens can remain.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet Hours from 9:00PM - 8:00AM
Please do not hang or tape anything to the walls or doors.

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Live Oak Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful. This home at our needs perfectly. I'll stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely the property. We loved the location and the convenience to both Charleston and to Folly Island beaches at about 15min to either place.The house was very spacious. A nice deck on the back of the house would definitely be enjoyable at the right time of year. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was clean, well supplied and in a quiet working neighborhood. The Whole Foods Market was nearby. There are restaurants within walking distance, if you wanted to walk. The main roads have sidewalks,and the side road the house is on doesn't have sidewalks, but it is a straight road so you can see traffic coming if you are walking on the side of the road facing on coming traffic. The yard was well maintained and street number was visible on the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home for family

It’s not too often I leave a review, but this place was great. The house was very clean, kitchen had all the pots/pans etc you need to cook. The neighborhood was not questionable at all, felt very safe having our three daughters with us. Additionally the house is was located perfectly to get anywhere within 15/20 minutes. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is excellent, everything we needed and convenient location. The history and ambience are very inviting and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again when in the area, highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place we had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
House worked great for our family of six. Kitchen was well stocked. Beds were comfy and plenty of towels. Backyard was nice and big for the kids to play in and the location was great. Easy to get to downtown Charleston as well as Folly Beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip 2025

Wonderful quaint little place to stay. Vry clean and beds r super. It’s a bit of a ways from Charleston Downtown but it done us well. Wld highly recommend this house to others interested n staying n area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

History, beach, and adventure

From Indiana. Easy drive. Property was adorable and comfortable. Family of 5. Plenty of sleeping areas and 2.5 baths. Owners were in communication and available if needed while staying. Nothing arose as house was spectacular. Everything in great working order. Kitchen had everybody needed to Create home cook meals. The location was perfect for our time. Quiet pass through street on James Island. All was family friendly. Property is between Folly Beach 15 min that had a great time. We did not intend for a true beach vacation but it was nice to put our toes in the ocean and lay on the sand. The best fun was in Charleston with many sight seeing. My favorite was the Yorktown. Restaurants and parks were plenty. Thank you Crosby for letting us have a great place to stay. and burgers. save
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip h.

Liked: Cleanliness

James island stay

Super convenient location and house is nicely laid out. Backyard is beautiful
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Getaway

Really nice accommodations. Clean. Perfect for our needs. Host was quick to respond to questions. Lovely home in a quiet, safe neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwight B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great value.

The property was exactly as described. Very clean and spacious. The neighborhood was quiet yet conviently located to both downtown and the beach. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home... good location

Very well maintained home with lots of little extras. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood close to downtown (15 minute drive). Highly recommend this home to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Stay on James Island

Great little place in James Island... around 4 miles between beach and necessities like grocery, restaurants, etc. SO clean and all the amenities you need for a weekend or longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delphine L., Albuquerque, NM

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our Reunion

This well decorated and comfortable home was just perfect for old friends to reconnect. Since we all had lived in Charleston we were not into sight seeing but this location is an excellent choice for anyone who is. The bedrooms are very comfortable, great bedding, well appointed kitchen, quiet neighborhood, and cozy living room. It was a bit to warm to use the patio, but there is a great grill and table in the beautiful back yard. Thanks to our host, Kenneth, for making this a perfect choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charleston Oasis

This house was a fantastic find for our girls trip. Plenty of room for our own space but nice gathering areas as well. It was centrally located to all our destinations. Communication with the hosts was timely and helpful. Beds were comfortable and we had enough linens for our stay. We appreciated the washer and dryer to be able to do laundry during our stay. Only recommendation would be a journal for guests to leave notes on places to visit, eat, avoid, etc. hosts did provide several travel guides and pamphlets for things to do. If we ever return to the area I would look at this property to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Citadel Graduation

We WILL stay again! We had a wonderful time. This property is in a great location and is the cutest! Thank you Kenneth and Katie! You made our graduation trip even more spectacular!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy & Convienent

Only used it to sleep at and have coffee in the morning. We enjoyed the convenience to downtown Charleston.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

We really enjoyed the property great pocation to downtown and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023