CHC Vacation Rentals manages thirteen downtown Charleston vacation rentals, all in the Cannonborough-Elliottborough neighborhood on the historic peninsula. Most sit just one block from upper King Street, the center of the city's dining and nightlife, so you can park once and walk to dinner.
Our rentals range from one-bedroom suites for two up to a full six-bedroom home that sleeps sixteen, and several include a heated saltwater pool and free off-street parking, which is rare this close to King Street. The whole team works from our office right here at 6 Tully Alley.
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Explore Our Downtown Charleston Vacation Rentals
Our downtown collection is small and owner-managed, not a marketplace of anonymous listings. Every rental below is on the peninsula, walkable to King Street, and rated 4.8 stars across 281 Google reviews.
Compare guests, bedrooms and amenities on the cards, then open any property for photos, live rates and available dates.
Booking for more than one unit, or not sure which layout fits? Call our local team on 843.329.2040 or email bookings@chcvacationrentals.com and we will help you choose before you commit.
Find the Right Rental for Your Charleston Trip
Couples and Weekend Getaways
A one-bedroom keeps you central and simple. Suite One and Suite Two both sit over a heated saltwater pool one block from King. Suite One has one free parking space; Suite Two adds a koi-pond courtyard. If you want a two-level hideaway, Cannon 407 is a loft studio tucked down a quiet alley, also one block from King. See all in our Perfect for Couples collection.
Small Groups and Families, Sleeps 4
For four guests, 2 Charles and 18 Carolina both have full kitchens with dishwashers, a real advantage over the kitchenettes in the smaller suites. 18 Carolina is the pick if parking matters, with two free spaces and a quiet deck. The Pool House sleeps four and opens onto the heated-pool courtyard. Browse the Comfort for Small Groups collection.
Large Groups, Reunions and Wedding Parties
118 President Street is the standout: the entire six-bedroom home sleeps sixteen across two apartments, has its own heated plunge pool, two kitchens and six off-street parking spaces, so the whole party stays together. 179 St. Philip E, four bedrooms sleeping around ten, and 33 B Cannon, three bedrooms sleeping eight, are strong mid-size options. 3 Tully has three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms across three floors. See our Large Rentals collection.
Extended Stays of 30 Nights or More
Cannon 405 is set up for monthly stays, with pool access and a kitchenette, popular with traveling professionals. Start from our monthly rentals collection.
Stay One Block From King Street
The advantage of the peninsula is simple: once you park, you rarely touch the car again. Most CHC rentals are one block from upper King Street, which means Charleston's best restaurants, coffee and shopping are a two-minute walk from your door.
Every one of our downtown rentals sits in Cannonborough-Elliottborough, the residential historic neighborhood on the upper peninsula, known for cafes, bakeries and easy King Street access.
Our team's own recommendations: grab coffee at Island Provisions, then walk to Chez Nous, Chubby Fish, Bistronomy by Nico or Vern's for dinner, all within a few blocks.
The table shows walking distance from each property to King Street, taken directly from each listing.
| Property | Blocks to upper King St | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|
| Suite One, Suite Two, Cannon 407, Cannon 405 | 1 block | Cannonborough-Elliottborough |
| Pool House, 2 Charles, 18 Carolina | 1 block | Cannonborough-Elliottborough |
| 179 St. Philip D, 179 St. Philip E, 3 Tully | 1 block | Cannonborough-Elliottborough |
| 33 B Cannon | 3 blocks | Cannonborough-Elliottborough |
| 118 President A, B and whole home | 3 to 4 blocks | Cannonborough-Elliottborough |
Popular Amenities in Our Downtown Rentals
Amenities vary by property, so confirm the details on each listing. These are the ones guests weigh most.
Free Off-Street Parking
A genuine downtown advantage. 18 Carolina, 179 St. Philip D and 179 St. Philip E each include two free spaces; 118 President offers three per apartment and six for the whole home. Most one-bedrooms include one space. Some driveways have vehicle-size limits, as tight as 6.5 ft wide, so an economy vehicle is safest.
Heated Saltwater Pools
Uncommon downtown, and heated year round rather than seasonally. Suite One, Suite Two, Pool House and Cannon 405 share a heated courtyard pool with a koi pond. 118 President B and the whole home have their own heated plunge pool.
Full Kitchens and Kitchenettes
The whole homes, plus 2 Charles and 18 Carolina, have full kitchens with dishwashers. The smaller suites have well-equipped kitchenettes, most without a dishwasher or full oven, so check the listing if cooking matters.
Laundry, EV Charging and Workspaces
Most homes have a washer and dryer, a laptop-friendly workspace, and a free Tesla and EV charger on or near the property.
Why Book Directly with CHC Vacation Rentals?
Booking directly with CHC gives you our best available direct rate rather than a third-party listing price.
Just as valuable, you deal with the people who actually manage the homes. The team works on-site at 6 Tully Alley and can tell you which unit genuinely fits your group, whether a driveway takes your vehicle, or which properties have full kitchens versus kitchenettes, before you pay. That local knowledge is hard to get through a booking platform.
With a 4.8-star rating across 281 reviews, guests consistently call out how responsive the team is.
What to Know Before Booking a Downtown Charleston Rental
An honest word before you book. Downtown Charleston is a dense, historic city, and staying on the peninsula comes with a few realities.
Parking is Real but Limited
Most rentals include one free space, and driveways can be narrow, some as tight as 6.5 ft wide. Bring an economy vehicle, or you may be directed to the nearest garage. Larger groups: 118 President and the St. Philip homes have the most spaces.
Historic Homes Mean Stairs
Several rentals are multi-story, and a few, including 33 B Cannon and Cannon 407, have spiral staircases. Most downtown units are not wheelchair accessible, so if anyone in your group has mobility needs, ask us first.
Check-in and Rules
Check-in is 4 PM, check-out is 11 AM across all properties. No smoking within 30 feet. Parties are strictly prohibited and will result in eviction. Pets are not permitted at most units.
Minimum Stays
A few homes have a two-night minimum. Cannon 405 is monthly, at 30 nights. Others vary, so check the listing.
Cancellation
CHC uses a strict cancellation policy on its rentals.
We would rather you pick the right property than any property. Call 843.329.2040 and describe your trip.
Guest Reviews
Don't take our word for it. CHC holds a 4.8-star rating across 281 Google reviews. We have surfaced the themes guests mention most when choosing a downtown rental: how responsive the team is, the comfortable beds, the walk to King Street, and the courtyard and pool. Reviews are shown with their source and rating so you can read them as written.
Frequently Asked Questions
All CHC downtown rentals are in Cannonborough-Elliottborough, the residential historic neighborhood on the upper peninsula. It is known for cafes, bakeries and boutiques, and most of our properties are one block from upper King Street, Charleston's main dining and shopping corridor. It gives you a quieter home base while keeping restaurants and nightlife within a short walk.
Most are one block from upper King Street, including Suite One, Suite Two, Cannon 407, 2 Charles, 18 Carolina, the Pool House, 3 Tully and both 179 St. Philip homes. That puts Charleston's main restaurant strip within a two-minute walk. 33 B Cannon and the 118 President homes are three to four blocks away, still under ten minutes on foot.
Nearly all include at least one free off-street space, a real advantage downtown. 18 Carolina, 179 St. Philip D and 179 St. Philip E each include two; 118 President offers three per apartment and six for the entire home. Some driveways have vehicle-size limits, so an economy car is safest, and larger vehicles may need a nearby garage.
Yes. The entire 118 President Street home sleeps sixteen across six bedrooms and two apartments, with a heated plunge pool and six parking spaces, ideal for reunions and wedding groups. 179 St. Philip E, four bedrooms sleeping around ten, 33 B Cannon, three bedrooms sleeping eight, and 3 Tully, three bedrooms with two and a half bathrooms, suit mid-size groups who want a whole home.
It depends on the unit. The whole homes, plus 2 Charles and 18 Carolina, have full kitchens with dishwashers, ovens and full cookware. The smaller suites, like Suite One, Suite Two, Cannon 405 and Cannon 407, have well-equipped kitchenettes, most without a dishwasher or full oven. Each listing shows exactly what its kitchen includes.
Most CHC downtown rentals do not permit pets, and several state this explicitly. If traveling with a pet is essential, contact our team before booking and we will tell you the current options rather than have you assume.
Several. Suite One, Suite Two, Pool House and Cannon 405 share a heated saltwater courtyard pool with a koi pond. 118 President B and the entire 118 President home have their own heated plunge pool with a sun deck. Most other rentals have a private porch, patio or deck. All pools are heated year round.
Yes. Cannon 405 is set up specifically for monthly stays with a 30-night minimum, a kitchenette, pool access and one free parking space, popular with traveling professionals and relocations. Several other units also allow long-term stays. Start from our monthly rentals collection or contact the team to discuss dates and monthly rates.
Very. Every CHC downtown rental is in Cannonborough-Elliottborough, and most guests park once and walk the rest of the trip. King Street shopping, coffee and restaurants are within a block or two, with Uber and Lyft filling gaps for beach trips or the wider city. The beach is about 15 minutes by car.
Direct booking gets you the best available direct rate and direct access to the on-site team that manages the homes. They can confirm which unit fits your group, whether a driveway takes your vehicle, and which have full kitchens, before you pay. With 4.8 stars across 281 reviews, guests consistently praise that responsiveness.
Ready to stay downtown? Search your dates to see which CHC vacation rentals are open for your trip. Booking for a group or need help choosing between units? Call 843.329.2040 or email bookings@chcvacationrentals.com and our Charleston-based team will help you decide.