Walk to Upper King! Renovated Kitchen, Double Piazzas. Original Charleston Home Experience.

Charleston, South Carolina
$351 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Located in the Cannonborough-Elliottborough neighborhood of downtown Charleston near Upper King Street restaurants, shopping and nightlife, Gertie's Downtown is a two story Charleston Single home that's just a short walk, bike or cab ride to all the action in downtown Charleston. Gertie's Downtown serves as a terrific home base from which you can launch your Charleston adventures. The home's layout, with the living room, kitchen and piazza on the first floor and the two bedrooms, two bathrooms and another piazza on the second floor, provide space for you and your guests to either interact together or retreat into separate spaces on your own.



Built in 1852, Gertie's Downtown is a grand ole dame of a home that oozes character & charm. While the home does have many architectural features you'd expect to find in a home of this age (like old windows, doors & bricks for the non-functioning fireplaces) and is located near the Crosstown highway (which can be noisy during the day & night), it has several modern features like its beautifully renovated kitchen and new flooring throughout the ground floor. The nightly rental rate reflects the older nature of this home. We do allow small dogs under 40 lbs at this home.



Please note that there is NO DEDICATED OFF-STEET PARKING AT THIS HOME. Please use public parking which is 10 mins walk.



SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS FOR GERTIE'S DOWNTOWN (sleeps 4):



Master suite (upstairs):

- Queen bed

- Dresser

- Night stand with reading lamp

- En suite bathroom with shower/tub combo



Guest bedroom (upstairs):

- Full bed

- Dresser

- Ceiling fan

- Separate bathroom with a shower/tub combo is up another set of stairs from the hallway outside of the guest bedroom.



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AMENITIES:



- Free high speed WIFI & streaming smart TV

- Renovated kitchen with range, dishwasher, refrigerator, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, toaster & more! (Wine refrigerator is not available for guest use.)

- Open layout between the kitchen & living room.

- Double piazzas -- one located on the first floor and the second piazza located on the second floor.

- Full sized washing machine & dryer.

- Don't wait in an office to check-in or get a key! Drive straight to your home and enter the front door with a lock code. Prior to your visit, we will send you our mobile app with directions and full instructions.



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Charleston Business License # BL032896-05-2023 and Operational Permit #OP2025-06889



Please note that Gertie's Downtown is located in a duplex. Sweet Spacious Suite (which is located on the back half of the house) is also available for rent. If both Gertie's Downtown and Sweet Spacious Suite are available for your selected dates, then you may rent both Gertie's Downtown and Sweet Spacious Suite and sleep up to 8 people in the whole house. Parking in the driveway is reserved for Sweet Spacious Suite -- there is no dedicated, off street parking available for Gertie's Downtown.



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With close proximity to upper King Street and the Crosstown (Septima P. Clark Parkway), the location of this home enables guests to walk to restaurants, shops & other cultural delights and provides quick road access to Mt. Pleasant, West Ashley, all local beaches, Charleston County parks, historic plantation homes along the Ashley River and other local attractions. There are a lot of new local restaurants -- as well as all the offerings of Upper King Street -- within a couple of minutes stroll from Murphy on St. Philip. With D'Allesandros Pizza (a local pizza institution), Brown's Court Bakery (amazing breads & pastries) and the Ordinary (high end oyster & seafood restaurant) located just a couple of blocks away, Gertie's Downtown guests have many unique local food options to explore. Walk to Barsa for some tapas or visit the Daily for some coffee or locally made kombucha!



The home is located in a very friendly neighborhood which is undergoing vibrant growth and change, as is much of Charleston. This is the best neighborhood in Charleston if you are looking to be steps away from King Street and experience the area as a local in a transitional neighborhood among young professionals, students and longtime local families. All the neighbors are very nice and welcoming. The diversity and richness of history in the Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood makes this part of town desirable to locals and visitors alike. Gertie's Downtown is perfect for folks who enjoy a diverse, vibrant and eclectic neighborhood where you can watch the reinvestment & revitalization in old historic properties going on in real time. Parts of the neighborhood might still look a bit rough but it is safe.



We are close to the crosstown parkway, which may impact light sleepers with the highway traffic noises. There is also construction in the street which is almost complete but may result in additional noise during the day.



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HOUSE RULES:



- NO SMOKING

- For TV apps, personal subscription required.

- Tenant must be at least 25 years old. NO PARTIES, EVENTS, PERFORMING ARTISTS OR BANDS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME. You may not exceed the maximum occupancy at any time — day or night. These are causes for eviction with no refund, and may damage our ability to offer the home for future guests exposing you to liability. This is a residential home -- please be respectful of our neighbors.



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DOGS CONSIDERED. $150 PER DOG FEE APPLIES, PLEASE INQUIRE & GET APPROVAL BEFORE BOOKING. CATS NOT ALLOWED.

Book with confidence! We are Charleston & Hilton Head’s highest rated and most responsive large vacation rental agency. We have hosted over 40,000 great stays with an average guest review score of 4.9 out of 5!



Guests staying at all ITrip Charleston managed properties receive the following:



* Amenity pack, starter set of soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, make up wipes, paper towel, toilet paper, dish soap, sponge, dishwasher & laundry detergent tabs.



* All beds ready made with freshly laundered sheets & towels.



Guests under the age of 25 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.



Bookings are refundable up to 60 days prior to check in less a $250 Admin Fee. No refunds within 60 days. No refunds for travel, weather or other delays. Please purchase travel insurance.



We offer rental guests the right to participate in a limited damage waiver program.



All reservations subject to CLEAR ID security checks, completion of guest and car registration information and confirmation of understanding of all noise, parking and trash ordinances.



Please keep A/C temperature above 70F for optimal comfort. It is recommended to set it at 72F. Remember to keep doors and windows closed to maintain a cool home and keep bugs out. Fridges may take 24 hrs to cool when loaded after cleaning.



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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1234 Sq Ft (115 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Refrigerator
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Detergent Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Includes Off-street Options
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Ocean
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Ellen S.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2026

    Stayed Jun 16, 2026

    Floors were not cleaned, haven’t been mopped, kitchen range stain dPrimary sink poor drainage

  • James G.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2026

    Stayed Apr 21, 2026

    We loved the location and easy access to downtown via walking or using CARTA. Also lots of nice little restaurants around the neighborhood. We loved the shrimp & grits at Big Bad Breakfast just around the corner. Kitchen was very nice and so was the laundry capability. The home delivers what is promises.

  • Lisa W.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2026

    Stayed Apr 16, 2026

    Stayed 5 nights and had a great stay. Very nice kitchen and lots of southern charm. Bed was very comfortable and house was well equipped. You can definitely hear the freeway but it quickly faded to background noise. Very convenient location for bars and restaurants.

  • Submitted Apr 16, 2026

    Stayed Apr 13, 2026

    Very accommodating. More than expected. Absolutely wonderful

  • nicole h.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2026

    Stayed Mar 18, 2026

    For the last 2 nights on our stay, there were screaming college boys outside of our porch all night long playing beer pong with loud music. Very disrupting.

  • Erin B.

    Submitted Mar 8, 2026

    Stayed Mar 3, 2026

    Great location! Very walkable!!

  • Alexia E.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2026

    Stayed Feb 19, 2026

    Our families have vacationed in CHS for years, but we wanted to experience downtown near King St. and this house was amazing for that! Great location and just minutes of a walk from King St. We shopped! We ate! We danced! We loved it. Would stay here again!

  • G H.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2026

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    Well equipped kitchen and laundry, super easy check in

  • Frank M.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Great location. Fantastic historical buildingGreat hosts!!

  • Genia R.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Thank you for the Welcome Basket!

  • Jen B.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    The inside of this property is lovely and unique. It had all the features we needed for a wonderful stay. When we couldn’t get the smart TV to work, the hosts answered right away!But the walls are very thin, the neighborhood is loud with people and traffic and the parking was difficult.

  • Baan S.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Sep 2, 2025

    We had an amazing stay! The rental was spotless, well-equipped, and had everything we needed for a comfortable visit. The hosts were incredibly welcoming, responsive, and went above and beyond to make sure we felt at home. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great stay with excellent amenities!

  • Kerry S.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Convenient location, clean property, nice walkable neighborhood. No off-street parking means you have to park 10 minutes down the road in a paid parking garage.

  • Skeeter M.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    Easy check in. Good location. Decent kitchen.

  • Ashley R.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    We stayed for my daughter’s college orientation, 4 nights. The place is exactly as described. Plenty of pans and utensils to cook with. Washer and dryer worked fine, and the home was very clean. That’s one of my biggest factors in renting anywhere, is how clean the home is. Very close to everything, you can walk anywhere, or use any kind of transportation to go somewhere farther away. The home is beautiful, I love old homes and even walking around the surrounding city looking at everything is just beautiful. A few notes- lots of construction, all around, you will pay for parking (that’s anywhere in downtown, not specific to just here), and keep in mind that this is an older, historic town, and if you can’t appreciate that, then this may not be the place for you. I adore the exposed brick, the shabby chic, the floors were breathtaking, and all of the history and charm surrounding the home. Would stay again most definitely.

  • Shahram S.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    Great location! Right next to King St!

  • Harriet M.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    Good location but needs repair on bannister on stairwell and floorboards in one bedroom were so worn I’m afraid one could put their foot through it. And the beach towel for a curtain in a window was tacky .

  • Scott S.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2025

    Stayed Apr 13, 2025

    The traffic noise was horrendous, could hear every vehicle all night long like a motor speedway. Sirens exacerbated the issue all night long with the hospital so close. It was so bad we cut our vacation short by 3 nights with no consideration for a refund. We are used to Washington, DC traffic. Also had homeless rummaging through trash in the daytime and asking for money.

  • Jake V.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2025

    Stayed Mar 13, 2025

    The place was great! Perfect location to walk to everything downtown just off of King Street. Living room and kitchen super nice and newly renovated and the bedrooms were good too! My only complaints would be about TV instructions/ maybe a bigger TV but thats really it!Thank you!

  • Tim C.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    We had an amazing weekend staying at Gertie's Downtown. The unit was extremely clean and very convenient to everything on King Street. The home is a very charming historic home with lots of room and everything you need to enjoy your stay. The communication from iTrip was amazing and check-in was super easy. We will definitely stay again!

  • Kerrie P.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    We were in love from the moment we walked in to this beautiful, little place! We loved the history of the home and how unique it truly was. I must say the pictures don’t do it justice! We absolutely loved the charm that really captured the southern hospitality Charleston has to offer! So spacious and convenient to walk to practically anything you would like in downtown Charleston! The only downfall was the parking situation. We used a lot located on King street and it was roughly $30 a day. The wonderful hosts were very informative and nice! All in all, we had a wonderful experience. City noise wasn’t as bad as I expected and definitely would stay here again!

  • Jennifer L M.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    The house was well stocked and had everything we could possibly imagine! The wine refrigerator was a great surprise. The location was a fantastic gateway to the places that we wanted to go to as we were right off King Street. Plus, our hosts generously gave us a bottle of wine with key lime cookies. The things that I would change is with the upstairs being hotter than downstairs, you don’t need polyester sheets. Also, the main bathroom drain is clogged. Finally, the front door has a gap at the bottom that was letting in the cold air. I don’t know much about heating and air, but I wonder if the system was battling the cold downstairs to make it warm upstairs. Overall, it was a pleasant experience staying at Gertie’s downtown and I would book it again.

  • Ashton W.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2024

    Stayed Nov 26, 2024

    Great location and home overall! The house is definitely older and you can hear the freeway and neighbors pretty loudly, but that definitely did not ruin our stay. Host was very communicative, and the house had great historic charm!

  • Kelly M.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2024

    Stayed Nov 21, 2024

    Great location with walkability to many shops and restaurants. We also walked to the college. Clean place with everything we needed for a long weekend.

  • vane w.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    Had communication with host & they were responsive. They give you

  • Katherine T.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 7, 2024

    We could walk to the historic section of downtown so we didn't need a car. They also have a free bus that you can take that picks up .3 miles from property. Cute place.

  • Tara B.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Our group of 3 was very happy with our stay at the house. We would boom again! Plenty to do within a walking distance or short drive / uber. The street was nice and safe, very pleasant neighborhood. The communication with the host was easy and they sent all of the information we needed.

  • Jenne A.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2024

    Stayed Sep 18, 2024

    We loved the entire property and were pleasantly surprised to find a little bag of treats and a bottle of wine waiting! The location is great for getting around. The communication was also amazing with lots of information and made me feel comfortable if I needed to get in contact with someone!

  • Peg K.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    Cool Vintage home. Nice and clean. We ate all meals out but it had all amenities one could possibly need. We would gladly come back.

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