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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Marina
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 651 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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Charleston, SC
  • The Citadel
    12 min walk
  • Charleston City Marina
    13 min walk
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    15 min walk
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    19 min drive

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The Palmetto House
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (6)
The price is AU$706
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
The Palmetto House

About the area

Charleston

With a stay at this houseboat, you'll be centrally located in Charleston, within a 5-minute drive of Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Medical University of South Carolina. .This family-friendly houseboat is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from College of Charleston and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from South Carolina Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • The Citadel - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • College of Charleston - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Charleston City Market - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 14 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪California Dreaming - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harold's Cabin - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC

Enjoy the beautiful sunset and watch Charleston's resident pod of dolphins as you stay on our 2 Bedroom/2 bathroom 40' yacht! Park for free at our fantastic location on the Ashley River and the peninsula of beautiful downtown Charleston, SC. Walk to a Riverdog's baseball game (single-A affiliated with the Yankees), or simply watch the stadium's fireworks from the comfort of the yacht's deck while sipping a cocktail. Cross the street to Publix to grab any groceries you need for your stay. We are right around the corner from the Citadel (go Bulldogs!), and minutes away from the shopping and nightlife of King Street. Charleston's southern charm, historic mansions, and world-renowned restaurants will be at your fingertips!

The yacht has a fully equipped kitchen (stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker). We supply kitchen necessities and a fully stocked spice rack for those who like to cook. There are 2 flat screen TVS with two blu-ray players, and plenty of board games. No fear with children as there is a first class playground in the park adjacent to the boat 200 yards away. Both bedrooms have custom-made memory foam mattresses that feel like supportive clouds. Take advantage of the boat's central heat and air, or open all the hatches and windows to let the sea breeze flow through. Fresh linens and towels provided. Wifi and a huge selection of movies included.

We love our yachts and strive to create a wonderful vacation experience for our renters. This yacht is part of the Redfin Charters’ Fleet. RedFin Charters has been seen on Discovery Channel, Bravo and ABC. We were also voted best fishing Charter in Charleston the last six consecutive years. Please ask about fishing and sight-seeing charter options including dolphin, shark's teeth digs, eco tours, and sunset cruises on one of our many boats. We are happy to create custom charters to meet your needs. We will gladly offer you a discount if booked at the time of making your reservation. This is a dockside charter and not a short-term rental. By booking you are chartering the boat to remain at the dock during your stay.

We would love to share our favorite place in Charleston with you!
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. A flat-screen television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
This smoke-free houseboat features books, games, and a playground. Amenities and recreational activities include a video library, ecotours nearby, and snorkeling nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Tanner Pearson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 550 sq ft (51 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 201 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tammy B.

Fun accommodations with challenges
We received a call from someone other then I think the owner. The listing said we would be greeted at checkin if it was before 9pm to go over the use of the boat. This would have been super helpful to navigate a number of issues with the property. We arrived around 7 and was only given directions to the boat. It took a day to find the actual FOB for the parking gate as it was not in the tray with the other key like items. Which we never figured out what they were for. The second bathroom faucet did not work. Faucet handle in working bathroom comes off. Never was able to use the TV's. Many of the lights did not work. Texted several questions for assistance and only half were replied. Refrigerator did not get cold enough until the last day. Had to keep creamer for coffee in freezer. Overall a fun place but in desperate need of some repairs. I did see many people had noted the same issues, it is unfortunate they have not addressed them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel alternative
Stayed for four nights with my son on our first trip to Charleston, looking at a potential college. It was great to have two bedrooms and bathrooms, plus common space. The staff was very responsive, flexible, and helpful. I spent one afternoon on the back deck, sipping iced coffee and watching the dolphin pod on the other side of the dock. We also went out with Redfin for a fishing charter, which was excellent, Highly recommend. Would add Gogibop to the list of easily walkable restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Loved staying on this boat! Great location, friendly host. Made us feel welcome and we really enjoyed our stay! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gina G., Dexter

Disliked: Cleanliness
Time to tow to junkyard
I will still attempt to get all of my funds returned. But I will state that RedFin did refund a majority that we paid minus the money that goes to VRBO. The photos listed on their site must be from 20 years ago because they are NOTHING like what you actually see. I was even told after our stay - this was being towed to the yard. Then to boot we lost partial electrical on Friday night for over 17 hours which took out the fridge, tv & many outlets. They did send someone to look at it - to no avail. All of the food we purchased was ruined in the fridge which proved more trouble for myself as I'm on special foods due to a precancerous condition in my stomach. Initially the contact with the management was fine - but as more problems occurred - I seemed to frustrate the management. I'd post pictures ... The entry door can be next to impossible to open. About 75% of the light bulbs don't work The outside is so dirty and looks uncared for The sand bags and tarp on the bow are less than desirable to look at or look through when you're below. The interior is dirty There's openings that shouldn't be visible as there are obviously panels missing. The master bath shower handle shouldn't come off. The master bath sink faucet sprays everywhere. The canopies enclosures are all broken and visually an eye sore. The wet bar is useless. The fridge and freezer is disgusting The shower curtain is moldy and dirty There's hair everywhere There are broken shades in the Master bath
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gail F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique get away
The boat was nice but older so it needs a bit of updating. We really enjoyed the peaceful location and the view was amazing from the boat. At least half of the lights inside the boat did not work so it was very dark and difficult to see in the bedrooms, bathrooms, and over the dining area. Also, the Keurig had water left in it and it was growing green algae. The fridge needs to be replaced - bought some milk but it never cooled and the milk spoiled. Also, the description needs to warn you that this boat is a very long walk from where your car is parked, we had heat exhaustion pulling our load of luggage and supplies in the cart provided. Publix is a 2 block drive away so that was convenient. This would be a great getaway if the boat was better maintained, however we really enjoyed our trip and I think with some much needed maintenance you could book this property all summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

john s.

Phenomenal View
First off the view is amazing, they pulled the boat to the end of the dock so we had unobstructed views of the nightly sunset, frequent dolphin sightings and even one shark sighting. The staff of Redfin Charters are also topnotch, very attentive to your needs and willing to assist at all times. Now, for the boat, classified as a luxury yacht, which i do not believe it is. The bost is old and had multiple isses, for example: the vinyl on the upper deck could be cleaned of stains, no working power on the outside besides lighting, outside sink broken, lights in main cabin were out, door to second bathroom broken, no running water in second bathroom, carpet floor always felt damp, air conditioner went out while there and had to repeatedly flip switch in breaker box. They did address that issue immediately but basically had to divert power throughout boat to keep air working, thus leaving us with one working outlet...ended up with coffee maker in the bedroom. With all that being said, I would stay there again if they assured me that aĺl the issues have been fixed, that is how much we loved the view and appreciated their professionalism.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice change of pace...
We had a great stay on the Dolce Vita. Would definitely choose this over a hotel for any future visits. Plenty of room for a family of 4. Beautiful views/sunsets and a good location. Watched a pod of dolphins swimming around the yachts which was a bonus to the stay. And Tanner, with Red Fin Charters, was a great host. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The people who fect getaway!
We had such a great weekend on the water and really enjoyed having the accesbility to downtown Charleston but also valued being somewhat tucked away from everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

kene h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Getaway
This was a fun getaway. Short was great and the boat was clean. It is an older boat and not in perfect shape, but for the price, it was perfect! The location was beautiful and conveniently located within walking distance of Publix. It was a quick car ride to the Charleston Market. I would definitely do this trip again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donell A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Had a great time at the marina. Boat was very nice and roomy. Great neighbors at the dock. All accommodations provided. Nice greeter provided ice and champagne
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

STEPHEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique experience for our 2 night stay in Charleston. close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time, would do it again
You can't beat the price for accommodations in Charleston. You won't find a nicer "balcony" view than the one we had here. We would definitely do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jim h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great change from a hotel
I would highly recommend staying on a yacht, great change from a hotel, great view, great location ,
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Stacy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great View From Back, A Bit Overpriced and the Road Noise is Constant
We enjoyed our stay, and it was conveniently located; however, the boat was not well stocked, and I think it was overpriced for what it was. Soap was not available in one of the bathrooms. I agree with one of the other reviewers that a bit of maintenance and TLC is needed. As a previous liveaboard boat owner in a marina, I understand it is constant. Also, as an owner of several vacation rentals for the past few years, I would have expected better stocking of basics such as coffee, some starter water, etc. Overall, we had a great time during our stay, and the fishing charter was excellent, but I would not stay on the boat next time unless it was priced more reasonably. I love staying in marinas, but note that this marina is not quiet. The road noise is constant on the bridge, but there are hardly any people in the marina itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandma’s Birthday Weekend
My mother and son (17 yr old) joined me to celebrate my mother’s birthday on the yacht. It was a wonderful, relaxing, unique experience! With a kitchen, living area with sleeping space, 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, and plenty of “viewing deck” seating upstairs, we never had to leave the boat. I highly recommend this type of getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back to school
We stayed on the yacht for a few days before bringing my daughter back to college. It was a great way to end the summer. The boat was very comfortable and we were lucky enough to see the dolphins just about every day!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hilary N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and
The boats checked all the boxes we were looking for. Wanted to be on the water, quiet, and away from town a bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacation Ever
This boat is absolutely amazing with beautiful views and sunsets. I will say I was a little hesitant about booking this, but we haven’t been home long and ready to book again. Everyone at the marina was great and the owners and staff of this boat were great working with as well. Much better than a house VRBO for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charleston weekend
We had a great, relaxing weekend! Even though it rained much of the weekend, it did clear for a wonderful sunset in the evening! We had an amazing view for the sunset and also for the River dogs’ Friday night fireworks show, which was a nice surprise! And, we were entertained by the dolphins swimming in the harbor! The boat was as described and had wonderful AC! It was nice to explore the town during the day and come back to a relaxing spot at night!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gini G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay ever
Check in was a breeze. Our car was parked in a secured lot. Wonderful spot across from a Publix, great location. Honestly I’ve stayed at a million rentals and it was such a easy check in and check out. They ask you to pick up your trash and leave the keys and have a reasonable checkout time. Love the Jaws DVD’s, super comfy beds and GREAT AC. Honestly best trip this summer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

Awesome 20th Anniversary!
Our stay on Dolce Vita was amazing! So much better than a hotel room. Enjoyed gorgeous sunsets, saw the resident dolphins, listened to the Riverdogs play at night. The crew at RedFin was responsive and friendly! Thank you all for a memorable 20th for us!! Hope to see you again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day Weekend 05.2023
The boat was very nice and plenty of room for 2 couples. Great location to Charleston. Staff was very nice and receptive when we alerted them to a few issues. The boat does need some overall maintenance and should be checked a little closer before renting to be proactive rather than reactive. There is no way to lock the boat as a previous client had broken it at least 6 months before. Apparently it is not an easy fix to replace the lock and new door is ordered (8 month delay?) but there needs to be something done in the interim to enable the customers to lock the boat and their belongings when they leave. We were not informed of this in advance! The boat only has 1 full bath in which to shower and 1 half bath though advertised as 2 full baths. Worked ok for us but maybe not for everyone. Beds were pretty comfortable overall but Queen-size bed advertising in both bedrooms is questionable. The porthole in the ceiling above the front bedroom leaked due to the torrential downpour during the weekend. Staff was very accommodating and covered from the outside with plastic and sand bags BUT it needs to be fixed correctly now that they know the problem exists. Little issues like door knobs on bathroom door, tv not working in one bedroom, light not working in one bedroom, remotes needing batteries....As mentioned before, the boat is a nice size and concept is GREAT and would rent it again but it needs some tender loving care.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dru H., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Boat
Very Nice weekend and very comfortable Boat with great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Arthur S.

Overall a positive experience; BUT ....
Deferred maintenance on the yacht caused a lot of undue issues with plumbing and HVAC, as well as a lot of other areas
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023