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My fiance and I are medical students looking for a furnished apartment to
rent for the month of August. If you have any suggestions please email me
at corilee001@hotmail.com. Thanks Our family always goes to Myrtle Beach, but this
year we wanted to go somewhere different. Can you give me any information
on campgrounds in the Charleston area? Preferrably on the ocean? Please
reply . Thanks, Mary Parker we need to stay in humburg from sep26 to oct4th
for4-6 persons My husband and I are planning a visit to Charleston
the last week of January. I have visited Savannah often, and I love to
stay in B7Bs or inns with a history of being haunted. Does anyone know of
some places in Charleston like that? I am planning to visit Charleston S.C. from
approximately Dec 28 - Jan 2. Are there any houses available to rent? Or
could you suggest a place for 3 couples? THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
I am looking for a house with between four bedroom
in nice area want to relocate have three children and two dogs well
trained if wont accept will reconcider. I know it's late, but would like to ask you some
questions abount renting over the Memorial Day weekend. We are relatively
new here in SC, so I (me and my wife) are not too familiar with places. We
would like to stay in a condo or a cottage of some sort (on the beach,
very important)! It only needs one bedroom and we would love a balconey or
terrace overlooking the beach. We have two small very well trained dogs
who need to come too so we can have fun with them too.We would like to
stay in Charelston or Ile of Palms or near there. Has to be on
beach,Please contact ASAP. Thank you , I know this is late, but do the
best you can do. Have no idea of range in regard to rent, please advise.
Will be waiting.. Lynne Berkman Interested in exchanging our lovely 4 bedroom 2 bath
second home on the Other Banks for a week for a comparable home on a South
Carolina golf course. I was wondering if you could give me any information
on real estate agents in downtown Charleston that might possiby be of help
to finding a house to live in for next summer (2004). If you could email
me any information that might pertain I would really appreciate it!
Thanks,Ashley Dunn I want to stay at a B & B with a full breakfast and
go on some tours of charleston, carrage ride walking tour and ghost tour.
If you can help me please email me or phone me at 803-663-9898 for 3 days
and 2 nights. Aug 1 2 3 We're (2 audults, 2 kids /1st&3rd graders)are
looking to spend some time (3 nights)near and to visit at the public beach
near Isle of Palms. I've been there for a very short visit in the
past(we're driving). I'm familiar with the route thru using the Connector
@ Mount Pleasant,(example near the Hampton Inn. Thier rates (non
smoking)at the July 25 rates are too high $169. Do you have other
suggestions? Thanks A Looking for beach and fishing Looking for accomidations on the beach for
May16,03-18th I am looking for any info on hotels on the beach and
in charelston that will be good for 2 children and is at a pretty good
price per night everything thing that i have found seems really expensive
i would like something around 130 a night or lower that is clean! My husband and I have never been to Charleston, SC
but are planning to go around the middle of May '03. We are RVers and
would like to know about some nice campgrounds or RV resorts in the area
that you would recommend. We are also interested in interesting places
that are off the beaten path. My sister and I are bringing my mother to Charleston
for the first time Mother's Day 2003 and would like to find the place that
would provide us with affordable rates and kind of close to the Historic
District, markets, etc. I have checked the Charleston website and found a
few places to stay but I am having problems finding things in the Ashley
River section. Any help that you could provide would be wonderful. I am a college student looking for a one bedroom
apartment in downtown Charleston for the summer of 2003. Please let me
know if you have any info for a cute place. I am looking to relocate to an better environment. I
am looking for an one or two bedroom apartment, an college or university
to attend for computer technology where I can attend 2003 summer or fall
semester. In Charleston, South Carolina. We are looking for a new condo with 3 bedrooms and 3
bath to rent for one week. july6-12 ocean front 6 adults one child and one
baby. I am a college student looking for a place to rent
in Charleston for the summer of 2003. There will be four people staying in
the apartment. Please let me know if anyone has any suggestions. Please help me find an inexpensive hotel or
apartment in malter, preferably st julians, would like to stay for three
to four weeks My wife and I are likely moving to the Charleston
area in early May, 2001. We'd love to find an inexpensive apartment/house
near or on the water and/or beach, perhaps a 1-2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath that
will accept two clean, adult cats. We're hoping to find something that's
perhaps attached to a house or private owner's property, that's not
necessarily in an apartment complex, that a personal owner has, etc.,
hopefully in the $500-$650 per month range. I know we may be dreaming to
hope to find something like that, but I thought I'd check around to see if
anyone knew of someone with a place like this. We'd even consider a
short-term lease at someone's vacation rental or somewhere if the price
were low enough. Please e-mail me at eiszoe@hotmail.com if you can help.
Thanks! My fiance and I are planning to honeymoon in
Charleston. We're having trouble deciding whether to stay in the downtown
area or near the beach. Is better to stay at the beach and travel into
town or is it better to stay in town and travel to the beach? Any
recommendations for a secluded honeymoon spot? Thanks! Hi, my friend and I are looking for a
house/apartment/condo to rent for the summer, May-August. 2 or 3 bedrooms
would be ideal!!! thanks We visited family in charleston from Jan 16,1999 to
Jan 23,1999. Everything was beautiful and you couldnt ask for nicer
weather. Having said that, We came from Northern Calif longing for that
southern hospitality and charm instead we had a very bad experience with
rude staff at the hotel we stayed at which was Inntown suites they
completely spoiled our trip. We are a family of six who travel quite often
and have stayed at various hotels, this by far has been the worst!!The
hotel itself was ok,But the staff couldnt of been ruder if they tried. My husband and I just visited Charleston Sept.
20-24, 1998 for the second year in a row and stayed at the Meeting Street
Inn. This charming Inn serves a Continental breakfast every a.m. and wine
and cheese 5:30-6:30 p.m. The Inn keepers were helpful and friendly and
steered us to one of the best restaurants called The Mint Julep. The fried
green tomatoes are a must! Another excellent restaurant was 82 Queen,
quite elegant with a beautiful outdoor garden. We also enjoyed Hymans for
seafood, Bocci's for Italian and Blossoms for their mushroom stuffed
ravioli! We took a horse and carriage tour for two, a little pricey, but
better than being cramped into the larger tour carriages especially on a
hot day. Enjoyed our visit to Boone Hall Plantation and Drayton Hall. A
walk to Waterfront Park in the evening and using the swings was enjoyable.
The best thing about staying in town was that everything was in walking
distance. We also enjoyed the Fall Candlelight Tour of homes in historic
Charleston, put on by the Historic Society. Beautiful homes filled with
antiques, and even met some of the homeowners. Since this was a night
tour, each home had candles outside to guide you to the right house. It
was the best! We will certainly be back to this charming city again. Katie
H. submitted 10/4/98 3DI fell in love with Charleston and the Lowcountry
the summer afte= r graduating high school and have been returning as often
as possible ever since. RE: to Brian's question 5/20/98 about what the rooms
are like at the Quality Inn Downtown Charleston on Calhoun Street. They
are quite breezy right now. The hotel is under major re-development. All
the Exterior walls have been removed. Obviously the property is closed and
is expected to reopen spring 99. The Hilton off Montague Avenue in North
Charleston is a nice property. A lot of business people like to stay there
because I hear their rates are reasonable and it still has decent access
time (about 10 Min) to downtown. They also have two shuttle vans. But keep
in mind Charleston has numerous good properties. It depends on what level
and price of accommodations you desire. Gill and I went to Charleston between Thursday 29th
July and Sunday 2nd August 1998. We had a really lovely time staying at
the Barksdale House Inn which was excellent. The service was first class
we had breakfast in our room served on a silver tray. A wonderful
centrally located Inn which didn't charge the earth. We visited all the
touristy sites including Boone Hall Plantation which was fascinating but
rather overpriced at $10 per person. The house was rebuilt in 1935 and is
therefore considerably younger than our home in England. The present
owners live in the property and so tourists only get to see the ground
floor. The slave street is extraordinary and they have plans to develop
this area further and give tourists a real insigt into what life for the
slaves was actually like. We vacationed in Charleston June 29 - July 2, 1998.
What a wonderful place, we didn't want to leave. We stayed at the
Boardwalk Inn at the Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle of Palms. Their beaches
are unsurpassed. We had lunch at the Wild Wing Cafe, great selection of
wings. For a great dining experience visit J.Bistro in Mount Pleasant.
Besides the great tasting food, the menu and presentation were fantastic.
We took a carriage ride. It was very enjoyable and we learned a lot of
history. For an unforgettable experience go sailing on the Schooner Pride.
We took the two hour sunset cruise and loved it. Charleston has something
for everyone. We just spent our honeymoon in Charleston (6/2-6/9)
and had a wonderful time! We traveled by train from NYC - took about 12
hours, most of which we spent sleeping. It is a good way to travel if you
don't want to drive long distances and don't feel like flying. We stayed
at the Indigo Inn, had a very nice room and found the staff to be very
helpful. We were within walking distance to most everything, but got a
little wilted by the heat the 1st few days we were there - the heat index
was about 105! My husband's favorite restaurant was, without a doubt,
Hyman's - we ate there 3 times that week! Captain Stacks was a little
lacking in the service area and had way too much in the hot sauce area
(the chef was experimenting with EXTREMELY hot sauces the night we were
there - he has since stopped we hope :-) We went on 2 carriage rides and
thankfully got 2 separate routes in the lottery. The ghost walk was a neat
thing to do, but make sure that you have comfy shoes! We also rented a car
and went to Magnolia Plantaion - I found the house tour to be very
informative and the train ride a nice way to see the ground in the VERY
hot weather. I can't really say it is the best plantation, as it was the
only plantation we went to! I have been raving about the city since we
have returned and look forward to returning sometime in the near future!
We just returned after a week long visit to the
Charleston area and would like to recomend two lovely B%=FD&B around the
city. One, at= McClellansville, a real village is called "Village B&B" at
333 Mercantile Road (843-887-3371). Best thing is to ask for directions at
Graham's Grocery. A lovely place situated in a dream-like village. The
other is an historic waterfront building at Beaufort, the Cuthbert House
Inn (800-327-9275). This one is a real piece of architectural preservation
and perfect taste! While in Charleston, we tried a few restaurants and
were pleased at Mint Julep but not impressed by the very pretentious
Carolinas's. For a light pleasant meal try Zebo's Brewery at King's Str.=20
We live in Southern California and visited
Charleston May 6 -10, 1998. We stayed in a B&B so we ate only lunch and
dinner out. Our favorite by far was 82 Queen. We are in our mid-70's so
picked places less noisy and crowded. 82 Queen suited us perfectly. Found
out that the key was early (7 PM) reservation and dress better (coat and
tie). We're seated in nice room and served a wonderful meal. Saw later
arrivals seated in noisy patio. Also other days had a great too much lunch
at Magnolias. And good lunch with local friends at Slightly North of
Broad. Then another good light lunch at Mike Calders Pub. We picked the
best! You would not be unhappy with any of the above. Only wore necktie or
jacket that one time. One night dinner at Hymans. Very crouwded, noisy and
long wait, but food OK. May is part of high season and all of town was
very crowded. We would go a different time of year next time. B&B where we
stayed was very beautiful and unique. Only 3 bedrooms. Kitchen included
and food ready for preparing and serving yourself, when you want. Charge
based on number of bedrooms used. A beautifully restored carriage house.
Like staying in a large home in the 1800's. Wortham House, 54 Montigu St.,
Owner - Betsy Johnson (843) 723-4668. The taxis were great, only $3 to
$3.50 to go from the B&B to downtown Charleston. Hank Wattson We just returned from Charleston and loved it
(4/98). We stayed at the John Rutledge Inn which was very nice though a
bit pricey. It's very well located and if you stay there be sure to
request a room in the main house. The two carriage houses just do not have
the charm of the main house. The best restaurant we found was Penninsula
Grill which had innovative southern food. Mint Julep was very good and
Poogan's Porch was fun for lunch.Louis's was a bit disappointing ,but
still worth trying. We found the Wreck(just call and ask for directions!)
and it was well worth the trip. Go there for lunch and then drive a bit
further to tour Fort Moultrie and Boone Hall Plantation. Be sure to go to
Middleton Place with its magnificent gardens and spectacular location
above the water. The restaurant at Middleton was nice for lunch. Pass on
Magnolia Gardens which was poorly maintained and had the air of a tacky
amusement park. The swamp garden, which is a separate admission, was very
interesting and worth going to. One of the highlights of our trip was a
stay at Cassina Point Plantation on Edisto Island not far from Charleston.
The old plantation house has been beautifully restored by the Earnshaws
and they are gracious hosts. There are four lovely guest rooms and the
scenery around the house is beautiful. We took a canoe from the dock
outside the houise into the waterways and channels nearby and saw a school
of dolphins. It was amazing. We also loved Jekyl Island Club Hotel which
is further down the coast past Savannah. It's an elegant and historic
hotel on a picturesque sea island. We visited Charleston the week of March 23,1998.
This city impressed us as not only the most beautiful city we have ever
seen but also the cleanest. Since we arrived by plane and did not have a
car, we walked everywhere. There is a shuttle available but the three day
pass we bought went generally unused because we seemed to miss the shuttle
all the time. We stayed at the Hampton Historic which is a 10 minute walk
from downtown and was much more reasonable. They had a lovely courtyard
for continental breakfast and a very helpful staff. The restaurants we
enjoyed the most were Poogan's Porch, 82 Queen, Blossom Cafe, Sermet's
Corner,and the Southend Brewery(great pizza and grill). There were so many
great places to eat we never bothered to wait at Hymans Seafood (always a
line). It seemed best to make a reservation for dinner. The kids enjoyed
the Old Exchange tour and the boatride to Ft. Sumter. The only restaurant
we can't recommend was the Old Towne (Greek Food). Charleston is one city
I would love to visit again! In the later 80's my wife & I lived south of
Augusta,Ga. I was at Plant Vogtle for 4 years. We spent many weekends in
and around Charleston, enjoying the sights & sounds, especially in the
historic district downtown. One event in particular we enjoyed for 3 years
was the Oyster festival held in January at Boone Hall Plantation. I can't
find any information on whether it is still held. Another place we enjoyed
was the Omni Hotel, and stayed there several times. We visited the Battery
Park many times, and took many horse-drawn carriage rides around the City.
Charleston became one of our favorite cities in the Country, and we try to
get back there whenever we can, although we live 3000 miles away, in
Northeast Washington state. It is a beautiful, beautiful city. I wish more
people could go there and experience the taste and flavor of the area.
Thanks for some wonderful memories Dave & Elaine Meloche Deer Park, WA We just returned from a week in Charleston, March
21-28, 1998. What a wonderful city. The people were extremely friendly and
always helpful. We stayed at the Ansonborough Inn. Very nice with spacious
rooms. Ask for a room away from the west side, though. Trucks begin
deliveries to the adjacent grocery store at about 5:00 am everyday.
Restaurants were great. We especially enjoyed Poogans Porch, Hymans,
Sticky Fingers, Mike Caldors, California Dreaming, Bocci's and Southend
Brewery. We also found a great little place called Gullah Cuisine on Hwy
17 in Mount Pleasant. The food there is great! Finding the "Wreck" was
easy. However, I WOULD NOT recommend that anyone waste their time. I
believe this to be an internet marketing ploy designed to lure unknowing
tourists. The meal, while pretty good, was overpriced and the atmosphere
is not "local" or "rustic." Its "cheap" with paper plates, plastic forks
and plastic furniture. Visit at your own risk. Other activities we enjoyed
were a carriage ride with Old South Carriage, the Ghost Walk, Patriots
Point, Isle of Palms beaches, Forts Sumter and Moultrie and Boone Hall
Plantation. We also spent considerable time just walking around admiring
the old and beautiful homes and buildings. In general, prices for most
things were very reasonable with the exception of many of the old homes,
plantations, gardens, etc. At $10 each, a family of 4 could ill afford to
visit many, even with the discount coupons available. Thanks to everyone
in Charleston that made this such a nice vacation. When I went to Charleston, we stayed at a wanderful
inn called the Church Street Inn. It was wanderful there! You were in
close walking distance to all of the old houses that we toured. They also
had a great buffet, and Wanderful Staff. It was also a warm, comforable
motel, very roomy. If you have any kids, and you want to go there, it's a
good place to bring them. =) Jan. 4, 1998 Just before Christmas my wife and I
celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary with a trip to Charleston for the
weekend; we traveled in one of Amtrak's new Viewliner bedroom cars from
Orlando, and enjoyed it immensely. Once in Charleston we stayed in the
beautifully decorated and well managed King George IV Inn on George
Street, just off King Street in the historic and shopping district. The
rooms in this 200 year old inn reflect the special touch of the owners,
who went out of their way to make our stay a pleasant one. Don't wait too
late to make reservations, as there are a limited number of rooms. We were
able to walk from here to most major points of interest; we really enjoyed
Old South's very cordial car- riage tour,the locals in Mike Calder's Pub,
and dinner a short ride away at Poogan's Porch. This B & B is in close
proximity also to Charleston College for those of you who might be
visiting students or taking in a game; and there's at least one room with
a small kitchen for those who aren't in to restaurants. If you like
friendly people, you'll enjoy Charleston, and the King George IV Inn. An
My husband and I just spent four nights in
Charleston the week before Thanksgiving. The weather was great and it was
not very crowded. The city is wonderful and romantic. We spent one night
at the Day's Inn Downtown, very conviently located to the Slave Market,
etc. But for the money, the Best Western (King Charles INN)was cleaner and
a much nicer room, had a resturant for breakfast. Eating in Charleston is
truly an experience. Our favorites were- Our eighth trip to Charleston was September 15 to
the 19th 1997. Stayed at Wild Dunes this time and was excellent. Only 25
minutes to downtown Charleston. The beach this time of year was empty. We
were the only people at the pool one morning.On previous trips we stayed
out in Kiawah Island which is also beatiful and the beach great, but a
good 45 min ride to town. Our favorite restaurant is 82 Queen and we love
the Lodge Alley Inn jazz group that plays in the courtyard. We've taken
the carriage tour many times, but this year, we did our own walking tour
and viewed the beautiful gated gardens in the homes along the battery and
Rainbow Row. Revisited Boone Hall and toured the home. The guide dressed
in a period costume was very informative and did not rush us through.
Charleston is about a 12 hr car ride from Pittsburgh. Do not drive down on
95. It is at least another hour. We will probably be back in Charleston
next Spring. Our normal trip is in late May and again the beaches are not
crowded and the weather is perfect. My husband and I have spent three vacations in
Charleston, SC. We stayed each time at the Queen Victoria Inn on King
Street. It is a small hotel with I believe about 14 rooms on three or four
floors. They have a Champagne continental breakfast delivered to your room
each morning and wine in the evening. The room we book (there are two of
these type rooms) had a fireplace and a wonderful jacuzzi. These rooms
have sitting areas and overlook King Street. We particularly enjoyed
McGrady's restaurant on Unity Alley for dinner and Hyman"s for lunch. The
Charleston Grill at the Omni Hotel was great, also. Did not particularly
like Magnolia's or Caroline's reasautant - they seemed too touristy.
Anson's was pretty good and there is a new french place (the name eludes
me), but I think it is something like Beauford's, that was great. The
atmosphere on King Street and at the Market makes you want to get out and
just walk and enjoy the people and the scenery. We hope to return very
soon. My wife,son and I just returned from our first trip
to Charleston. We arrived 7/27/97 and left 7/31/97. The city is beautiful
and we had a great time. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Harborview across
the Ashley River. We had a great view. We did the carriage tour and the
walking tour visiting several homes. We did the Fort Sumter tour and spent
a day at Middleton Place and the Magnolia Gardens. We also enjoyed the
Charleston Museum and the Manigault House. We found a couple of small
seafood restaurants that we enjoyed but the place that really stood out
for us was Pusser's on Lockwood drive by the marina. The people were great
and the food outstanding. We couldn't fit everything in but we do look
forward to coming back to see what we missed. Thank you to the people of
Charleston for being so gracious. Bill Bilger 8/4/97 We just returned from a fantastic week (July 11 -
19) in Charleston. We spent four days at Wild Dunes on Isle of Palms and
had the beach all to ourselves. We found the Wreck but missed dinner by
arriving at 9:00 p.m. The other seafood restaurants in Shem's Creek were
good. My favorite meal there was in McClellanville at the Crab Pot. Very
fresh and delicious seafood. We moved into the Historic District for our
reservation at The Meeting Street Inn. This is a very lovely and romantic
Bed & Breakfast across the street from the Market and a few blocks from
the Battery. The location was perfect for shopping on King Street and
sightseeing. By all means, use Old South for your tour. We went with them
twice and enjoyed our guide as much as the tour of this beautiful and
historic city. We got married in the Inn's courtyard by Lin Lewis of
Mobile Marriages. Lin is a terrific lady and she helped me a lot in
planning the wedding. The staff of the Inn were exceptionally kind,
friendly and interested in helping us have a memorable vacation. I highly
recommend Carolina's. It's pricey but worth every penny. We plan on
returning for our anniversary (if not before). A few years ago my husband visited the city of
Charleston and had the most wonderful stay at Two Meeting Street Inn. It
is the most elegant, yet warm inn in which we have ever stayed. Tiffany
windows and family photographs gave it a sense of welcome not found in
other inns. We went to Charleston to look into some of my family history
as I am a descendant of Jonathan Lucas who invented the rice pounding mill
and also Francis Cordes. I was thrilled to find a home of Jonathan Lucas,
near Jonathan Lucas Street, albeit surrounded on three sides by the
hospital. Though vacant, I wanted to get inside the house in the worst way
and probably would have found a loose window or something had not my
husband prevailed. Because somehow my heart and soul seems to feel at home
in Charleston, I had a wonderful time when I found grandparents in an old
cemetery. My trip was complete when, on our last night in Charleston, we
came across Cordes Street near the Battery. Not having connected with
anyone of my family while there, seeing that street sign gave me a feeling
words cannot express. I took a picture and brought it home to my son
Cordes to show him a little piece of his heritage. I spent 3 days in Charleston, S.C. in February.
After doing much research (Internet, Visitor's book, AAA book, and talking
with a friend who lived there for 2 years); I can make some of my own
recommendations. Its amazing how different people's tastes are. But I can
recommend a few places to dine that seem to praised by all. I had brunch
at Blossom Cafe. The service was good, atmosphere progressive, and the
meal excellent (grilled salmon, parmesan polenta, poached eggs). Dinner at
Anson's was excellent, (I had succulent oysters for an app., and even
though my duck entree was on the edge of being med-well, it still melted
in my mouth); and service was very good, (but someone must tell them the
vinyl tablecloths gotta go). I had a pizza at the Southend Brewery and
Smokehouse (Vendue and East Bay); white table cloths, but to me, a more
casual micro-brewery (the Carolina Blonde brew could quench any thirst).
Huge old warehouse, apparently a $4 million renovation. I ended my trip
with Magnolias. My friend told me it was "touristy"; I imagine after
living there for 2 years and hearing so much about it one may feel that
way; but it couln't be farther from the truth. I sat in the back room (the
Gallery?); dark green walls; cozier than the more active front area. My
dinner was excellent, my server excellent (he actually had something new
and interesting to say every time he put something in front of me). You
must start with the eggroll (chef's signature item). The glass wines list
was very nice also. After dinner, I window-shopped through Charleston
Place and stopped for dessert at Louis's Charleston Grill. What a great
way to end an evening with a jazz duo. we recently stayed in charleston the week of the
4th,1997. we vacationed with our children. our kids fell in love with the
water fountain at water front park. my wife and i sat there for several
hours watching life happen. what a joy watching the kids of all races
playing together. it is a wonderful park and you can ride the trolleys
called the dash to any spot in the historic area. we stayed at the quality
inn, not expensive, it is being updated in amenities. we also explored the
historic area, learned about pirates,colonists,secession,and pure loyal
south carolinians. we enjoyed everything,the ships coming to port,
wondering where they were heading, the beach at isle of palms is
excellent. fort sumter is okay. the beautiful old homes are the backbone
of charleston. you can let yourself feel the history and get intoxicated
from the fragrance of lilac and magnolia blossums. i would very much like
to visit again and go see the charm out of the tourist way. i talked to
one local and she said it is very quite. she was right. overall i rate our
trip a ten. we had not one problem from anyone, we felt safe in the
historic district. i can not believe i have not visited sooner, thanks 6/16/97 My husband and I just returned from our
first trip to Charleston, S.C. We ended up staying at the Charleston Place
(Omni) Hotel. It was probably the best hotel I've ever stayed in. We got
an incredible discount for the room, too. They will bargain with you if
you keep pressing. I think we got about $150-$200 off the original room
rate. Surprised my honey with a surprise Honeymoon and we
spent Sunday through Monday 4/13-14 there. The only problem: Too damn
short! Ah Charleston - I can't believe it took me this long
to find this charming place. Wonderful Restaruants to numerous to mention
and the carriage ride is a luxury. but in March '97 I found the one
unSouthern accommodation in C'town. Very BAD experience with the CHURCH ST
INN. Fortunately everyone else in town took it personnally and were doubly
nice to us. Why is there always one bad Apple? But, don't let this deter
you from Americas version of Rome. Just avoid the Church St. INN! We live inland in South Carolina. For the last few
years we have been going to Charleston for weekends and family weeks. We
love all the aspects that people talk about on these pages. We have
learned that we love to stay at the Marina in Wild Dunes Resort. This is
less expensive that most hotels in Charleston if we are staying more than
one night and very close by car. One good Web Site is joyfulrental.com
Maybe you will enjoy Resort vacation rentals too. We visited Charleston in March 1997, and found it
just beautiful! The azaleas were in full bloom and the highs were in the
60's to 70's. If you are into great seafood, and early American and civil
war history, this is the town for you. Our favorite restaurants were 82
Queen, Celia's Porta Via,Sarmet's on King Street and Blossums. Be sure to
avoid the Sunday brunch at Poogan's Porch: very unimaginative. Hymans is a
good place for lunch,especially the shrimp po boy sandwiches. Be prepared
for a long line for dinner though. We had a very pleasant inexpensive
dinner at Gaulart et Maliclet on Broad Street. We had the seafood fondu:
tres bon! If you are up for an adventure, try to find "the Wreck". This is
a seafood place in Shem Creek which does not advertise. There is not even
a sign in front of the place. Be prepared for very tasty, fresh seafood in
a very casual atmosphere for killer prices. Some places we would like to
try are Carolinas and "slightly North of Broad". Visited Charleston in late Feb. Had a wonderful
time. Restaurant Million was outstanding and worth the price. Highly
recommend taking walking tour with Tommy Dew ..... he meets people at the
Old Market Steps.... very informative and interesting tours. Stayed at
Indigo Inn and staff was quite gracious and helpful. I love Charleston! I have been going every year for
the past 9 years and find something new to fall in love with about the
city every time. On our honeymoon, my husband and I stayed at the Sheraton
on the Ashley River for 2 nights and then moved to the Cannonboro Inn. It
is owned by the same people who own the Ashley Inn. Absolutely beautiful
bed and breakfast. Wonderful food and free bikes to use. Very convenient
to everything. I highly recomment Tbonz for lunch and either RB's in Mt.
Pleasant or AW Shucks on Market Street for dinner. We were very
disappointed with both Hyman's downtown and the Trawler in Mt. Pleasant.
Very overpriced and the service was slow. if you are looking for a great bed & breakfast inn
with a relaxing, but elegant atmosphere then check out 27 State st. My
wife and I have steyed in Charlston many times, but this was the best that
we had ever seen! My friends are sick of hearing me rave about my
November vacation in Charleston.My husband and I stayed at the John
Rutlidge Inn and loved it.Our favorite restaurant is 82 Queen.The She Crab
bisque was fabulous.Our visit to Middelton Plantation was great.Most of
all we enjoyed just walking around the Historic District gawking at the
exquisite homes.Every hour was an adventure none more so than meeting a
fellow Califorian on the ferry to Fort Sumpter.After a few laughs on board
we decided to have dinner together making our last night in Chrleston one
to cherish.I loved the food,the shopping,the sense of history but most of
all the gracious hospitality from everyone we met.I can't wait to go
back.Thank You Charleston! We just got married on Oct 19 and spent 4 days and 3
nights in Charleston. We had a fabulous time. I thank the travelogue for
it's use in finding things to do. We recommend that if you plan to visit
for the first time take the "Doin' the Charleston" tour, we took that
first and it really gave us a good picture of what else was available in
the area. We stayed at the Ashley Inn at the corner of Bee St. and Ashley
Ave., It was so quaint and all the inn keepers were great. I really felt
at home there. For dining I would definitely send someone to Magnolia's
for a quiet dinner and Carolina's if you are not looking for too much
privacy, it was very loud there. We toured several art galleries, Fouche'
Gallery was great. If you are looking for souvenir's look in the shops,
then goto the market, the prices there can be 10-15% cheaper. We walked
everywhere. The Edmonston-Allston and Nathaniel Russell houses were
fascinating. History buffs would love it here. Military folks will be kept
in awe over at the 'USS Yorktown' and Fort Sumter. We did attend a ghost
walk, but didn't really enjoy it. We still have many places to visit in
Charleston and we plan to re-visit probably for our first anniversary.
Enjoy!!!!! Charleston is a wonderful city. I just returned from
five days in the fair city at an academic conference at the College of
Charleston. I stayed at the Francis Marion Hotel, which is in a very good
location and has a friendly, helpful staff, and spent my free hours
walking down King Street to the Battery and then along it to the pier that
juts out into the harbor. 9/26/96. Vickie & I have visited Charleston several
times over the past several years; we even spent our honeymoon there 9
years ago. On our anniversary this year we stayed at the Church Street
Inn. With only 31 rooms it has a very "small feel" to it (that's a good
thing!). We were surprised to discover that the rooms are all 2 stories,
with a living room and full kitchen and a 1/2 bath downstairs. Upstairs
you will find a bedroom, walk-in closet and large bath. About half of the
rooms have balconies overlooking Market Street in the second story
bedroom. Originally built as a condo project, the accomodations are
extremely comfortable. The furinishings are not top of the line such as
you find at the Planter's Inn; neither are they chain motel quality,
however. The rates midweek are extremely attractive, the location is
perfect (really in the heart of the Historic District. Two cautions: there
is NO parking on the premises; one parks at the public garage about 1
block away ($6/day, no in-out). And skip the complimentary breakfast.
There's too much good food in Charleston to start the day with mediocre
breakfast items. My wife and I visited Charleston for the first time
on August 23-26, 1996. We enjoyed the city very much. we stayed at the
Indigo Inn, and would recommended it. The staff were extremely helpful and
courteous. Two restaurants which we enjoyed immensely were Carolina's and
Magnolias. The food and service were superb. We were very disappointed
with the food at Hymans Seafood Co. The Food was rather tasteless and my
Sword fish was very chewy. The dinner at California Dreaming was good but
very rushed. The soup, salad and main course were all served within a 5
min time span. We hope to return to Charleston again as we enjoyed the
city and people very much. These Charleston rookies are now huge Charleston
fans! My wife and I spent a week over the 4th of July in Charleston for
our Honeymoon. What a wonderful vacation! We stayed the first 3 days at
Seabrook Island, a perfect place to unwind, walk the beach, and play some
great golf. We then stayed at the Vendue Inn B&B next to the waterfront
park. It was excellent (huge, beautifully appointed suites with delicious
breakfast) and within walking distance of the market, the Battery and the
rest of the historic district. Our last night we ate at Crandall's on East
Bay. It was simply one of the best dining experiences of our lives! It is
in a restored home with huge piazzas. The atmosphere is charming and
intimate, but very inviting (not stuffy), the service excellent, and the
food was wonderful! We highly recommend it. Other suggestions include
Boone Hall Plantation, the city theater productions, Bocci's for Italian,
the civil war walking tour, Ft. Moultrie and simply wandering the streets
of this fascinating city. Enjoy! My wife and I spent our thirtieth anniversary in
Charleston this past weekend. We stayed at the Ansonborough Inn on Hasell
and this place has got to be the best. The price is great, the breakfast
outstanding, and the wine and cheese in the afternoon can't be better.
Park your car and you can walk everywhere. If you like to have munches in
your room, a great grocery store is across the street. But if dining out
is your fare, by all means try Hymans Seafood Company on Meeting Street.
Our waitress, Sara Pride, took exceptional care of us, from recommending
diner entree's and by all means wine. If your taste for wine is for flavor
rather than cost, try the Sutters Home for ten bucks. Can't go wrong.
Diner, wine and tip ran a little over fifty, but so much food we had a
"doggie bag" for the next day. If you are in the Market area around lunch
time, don't miss T-Bonz. We had rib eye sandwiches, drinks, and tip for
twenty five bucks. The rib eye was to perfection. We recommend a carriage
ride to see the sights, but be aware you may not see the exact sites you
want because Charleston runs a sort of lottery about which carriage goes
to what area. And you won't know where you are going until you have
started the tour. Seems the reason is to limit how many carriages are in
what area at any given time. We took the Old South Carriage Company tour,
the guides are dressed in Confederate Uniforms with red sashes. Taylor was
our guide who did a superb job with descriptions. We also took the Gray
Line Water Tours, both the diner tour and the day tour. The diner tour was
great but we couldn't see any sights so we went back for the day tour.
Remember to take comfortable clothes espically shoes and walk around to
see the sights. Oh yes, don't leave out a walk along East Bay all the way
to the Battery. Enjoy Charleston. My wife and I returned to Charleston, 14 years after
our honeymoon there. I was there for business, we stayed at an adequate
hotel, the Francis Marion. It is very convenient to the downtown
area. We were especially impressed with the friendly atmosphere of the
people who work in the downtown area. The food was fantastic, we hit all
the hot spots and enjoyed the reasonable prices. We heard a great band
SKWZBXX at the MILL. They played outside and we were fortunate to talk
with the parents of one of the band members. This group is an experience
for all ages. The only complaint I have of the area is that the people
drive like Wildabeasts so be careful as you walk around. We did not take
the rides because we are walkers and we felt the need because of all the
food we ate. Charleston is still one of the best places to visit in
America. We will try some of the other places the next time we return. 7-16-96 Just spent a delightful two days in
Charleston, the indigo inn offered fine accomodations as well as
heaps of southern hospitality. The market place was a shoppers dream,
O'henrys offered a great stop off for afternoon cocktails after siteseeing.
Tbonz steakhouse and Hyman's Oyster Bar was everything you would expect in
casual dining. A city so old and historic, so clean, and so well cared for
is rare. Thanks Charleston, we will be back!! There are a few elements that seem to be missing
from the travelogue compositions. I have been fortunate enough to be
introduced to Charleston by a native of the Holy City, my husband. We have just returned from a week's stay in
Charleston from June 29-July 6, 1996. We stayed at the Indigo Inn
in the Historic District and enjoyed it very much. Our room was large,
quiet, and very convenient to all the things we wanted to do. We walked
everywhere, exploring the back streets and peeking into gardens. We were
lucky enough to meet a resident of one of the old historic homes, found we
shared a common interest in history and old houses, and were invited for a
brunch on her piazza! All the restaurants we ate in were wonderful with
the exception of one at Patriot's Point where we had a very disappointing
lunch. Andaluccia Restaurant at 83 Cumberland Street was our favorite. The
food is Spanish and very good. Be sure to sample as many of the tapas as
you possibly can! We were happily surprised to find that we were not
bothered by bugs, even at Magnolia Plantation where we spent one entire
day. It's well worth the short drive to it. We watched several sunrises
from Waterfront Park and then walked along the Battery. Our time in
Charleston this vacation only made us want more. We'll be going back as
soon as we possibly can! 7/9/96 my husband and I will be spending our second
summer on Isle of Palms at the Sea Cabins, very clean ocean front
condos that sleep six, very resonably priced. there is a great restaurant
next door called the one-eyed parrot serving local fare, very tasty and
very reaonably priced. Charleston is a beautiful city with lots to do.
Make sure you go to Boone Planation if money is tight it was very pleasant
and historic. Hymans Seafood is a must, the most incredible seafood dinner
I have had, Poogans Porch is wonderful very quaint comfortable atmosphere
delicious food, make sure that you have the whole day to spend at patriots
point, it took us 4 hours to cover only 1/2 of the air craft carrier. The
tour of fort sumter is a great boat ride but not much too the other part
of the tour. Fort Moultrie is just as good if you are tight for cash as
well. Went to Edisto for sea shells, was very disappointed as there were
none to be found. All in all a great vacation can't wait to get back
there! We recently spent our Honeymoon week in Charleston
and loved it. The Ansonborough Inn was truly a pleasure. It would
be difficult to find a more Romantic setting than this. Our favorite
restaurant was Bocci's with A.W. Shucks a close second. A carriage tour is
a great way to get familiar but walking is the best way to explore. We
highly recommend Charleston. Bring lots of film and wear comfortable
shoes. My wife and I visited Charleston last year and
stayed at the Elliot House. This was undoubt one of the most
rewarding vacations we have had. We have been to Burmuda, the islands,
Mackinaw and many other places. None have been any more enjoyable than
Charleston. We are now eligible members of the AARP and looking for an
opportunity to either own or manage an Inn like the Elliot House. If
anyone knows of an opportunity for us, please let us know. My wife and I just returned from a wonderful 4-day
vacation in Charlestown. Its a great tourist destination that is decidedly
"untouristy." I highly recommend the local B&B Agency that places visitors
in homes in the historic district (Historic Charleston B&B.) Wonderful
accomodations can be obtained in beautiful neighborhoods for reasonable
prices. Best of all, there is more opportunity for mixing with the
natives. I recommend Blossum Cafe for great regional nouvelle cuisine.
Take time to stroll the old neighborhoods at night for a surreal
experience. Comments have two sections, travel & relocate: Relocate: I'm moving there in June. Want to get 5
year old into private kindergarten. Any suggestions? Will consider good
public schools, any recommendations? Heard Belle Hall is excellent, please
confirm...hoping to live in Mt. Pleasant area. If you have a 4 br house
for rent around $1000/mo, let me know. Coast Guard officer w/family, two
small children, no pets, no smoking, excellent references from local
residents. Will consider lease option but have to sell house in MD first.
Thanks. My wife and I just returned from our honeymoon in
Charleston. What a wonderful experience!! Among the restaraunts we enjoyed
were Louis's Charleston Grill, Slightly North of Broad, and Carolina's. We
went in the "off season" (late December/January) so there were few waits
but plenty of smiling faces. Everyone was kind and gracious to us on our
visit. Because of the federal government shutdown we were unable to visit
Fort Sumter/Moultrie. However, that just gives us a reason to come back.
Visiting the historic homes in the city as well as the plantation homes
outside of town are a must. We stayed at 27 State Street Bed &
Breakfast and enjoyed it tremendously. While the city reminded me some
of New Orleans, Charleston proved to be cleaner, safer, more quiet and
more elegant. I would recommend it to anyone. My wife and I are already
planning for our next visit. My wife and I visited Charleston for the
Thanksgiving holiday and had a delightful visit. We stayed at the Lodge
Alley Inn at the recommendation of another posting. The lodging was
great. We visited the Mills House restaurant for Thanksgiving dinner. The
buffet was second to none. We shopped, walked, visited, and even took a
carriage tour. The weather cooperated little, but we didn't mind. We loved
the evenings in the Lodge Alley Inn lounge listening to the piano. We
can't wait to return. We just returned from four days in Charleston
(11/17-11/20) and, as usual, had a wonderful time. Weather in the low 70's
and the trees still colorful. Stayed at Lodge Alley Inn, BUT were
shown rooms at the Anchorage Inn, near the new waterfront park and
it is a beauty, with big "hot tubs" in some rooms. We plan to stay there
next visit. Magnolias, Celias, Carolinas and Slightly North of Broad are
restaurants we tried and LOVED during the trip. Charleston gets more
beautiful every visit, and its one of the best "walking" cities in the
country. Very safe and clean. We just returned home to Florida from Charleston
and, to be honest, we didn't want to leave. We've never felt more at home
on any of our vacations. The people make it that way. We stayed at the
Ansonborough Inn on Hasell St. and we loved it! Restaurants of note:
Anson, McCrady's, and Hyman's Half Shell. Points of Interest: Patriot's
Point, the Market, and ANYWHERE in the Historic District! And you simply
must take a carriage tour with Old South Carriage Co. Fun and informative.
We hope to return to Charleston soon! Incidentally, if anyone can get us
the recipe for Anson's Crispy Flounder, please, please E-Mail us
immediately!!!! In January, 1994, my husband and I travelled to
Charleston for our honeymoon. It was the trip of a lifetime for the both
of us. The weather was a delightful 70 degrees and a wonderful escape from
the snow and ice of Pennsylvania. We enjoyed strolling the Public Market,
eating at Hyman's Seafood and the East Bay Trading Co. We highly recommend
staying at the Lodge Alley Inn. Although we were not able to return
in January, 1995, we are anxious to re-live the beauty and wonders of
Charleston, South Carolina again. I've just returned from a wonderful stay in
Charleston. It's been more than 10 years since I was there, and in that
time I've moved from my hometown of "the other Charleston" (W.Va.) to St.
Louis. But Charleston, S.C., was everything I remembered it to be and
more. First, dining: Magnolia's had outstanding, "nouvelle" Southern
cuisine; Celia's had excellent, light, fresh Italian food; Blossom's Cafe
was a wonderful find with a charming waiter who suggested they create a
dish especially for me. I didn't have dessert there, except for biscotti,
but I saw some sweets that would knock your teeth out; and Louis's
Charleston Grille was elegant and mouth watering. Second, hotels: I did
not have a good experience at the Mills House, but the Indigo Inn
was a delight. The people there are extremely helpful and friendly; the
rooms are nice and comfortable; breakfast is nice with an open courtyard
for seating; and it has a great central location. Third, what to do: I
spent an afternoon at Kiawah Island, where public access is at
Beachwalker's Park. I rented a beach cruising bike from the Bicycle
Shoppe, which has shops throughout the area, and pedaled the length of the
beach and back. The person I spoke to at the Bicycle Shoppe on Meeting
Street in Charleston was very helpful and knew the area well. I also went
on a kayak trip on the Wambow (spelling?) Creek (really a river) through
Coastal Expeditions, a kayak touring company. You don't have to know how
to kayak -- the instruction is great and safety is clearly important to
them. Our guide, and the co-owner, Tim, was a delight and very
knowledgable about the area and kayaking. It's not the typical thing to do
in Charleston, but you'll see areas you'd never see any other way. I
highly recommend it. I also recommend the Preservation Society's
Candlelight Tour of Homes and Gardens (September and October weekends).
There were a few short lines to get into some of the homes, but the wait
was well worth it. It's the best way to see the interiors of the beautiful
homes and architecture in Charleston. The Mills House hotel is one of the nicest
and most memorable places I have stayed. If you are looking for
convenience and luxury, this is the place!
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