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Downtown 195 East Bay Street: Heart of Downtown Free Garage Parking...

Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Charleston City Market

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Interior
In the heart of Charleston, Lodge Alley Inn's Loft is your perfect retreat. Relax in the charming courtyard with a fountain or unwind at High Cotton Restaurant, located within the building. Enjoy free garage parking and private WiFi access throughout your stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 491 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Downtown 195 East Bay Street: Heart of Downtown Free Garage Parking...

…..Welcome. LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION...Located in the heart of Charleston, the Lodge Alley Inn is the place to be. Situated in the French Quarter on East Bay Street, everything is within your reach. The Historic Straw Market is located one street over.

Free Garage Parking, one block over. Saving you daily parking fees.

This Loft is the ideal location for getting acquainted with the city. The outdoor courtyard with fountain is the perfect place for afternoon drinks, or morning coffee. The famous High Cotton Restaurant is also located within the building.

There also wifi provided. Double Size foam topper sleeper sofa in the living room, only meant for child's use. Not intended for adult use, due to size.

The History, Architecture, Shopping, Night Life, and more are all waiting for your special visit to Charleston.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking will mean loss of damage deposit.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 975 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

Check In Directions will be emailed, following the final payment. Reservation Guest age requirement 25 year old.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets will mean loss of Damage deposit.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking will mean loss of damage deposit.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

195 East Bay Street Heart Downtown Free Garage Parking House
195 East Bay Street Heart Downtown Free Garage Parking
195 Heart Free Garage Parking
195 East Bay Street Heart of Downtown Free Garage Parking

About the neighborhood

Map
SC, Charleston

What's nearby

  • Charleston City Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waterfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Charleston - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • College of Charleston - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 16 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmella's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Vendue - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Church and Union - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Magnolias - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown 195 East Bay Street: Heart of Downtown Free Garage Parking... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown 195 East Bay Street: Heart of Downtown Free Garage Parking...?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown 195 East Bay Street: Heart of Downtown Free Garage Parking...?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown 195 East Bay Street: Heart of Downtown Free Garage Parking... located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Charleston City Market, Port of Charleston, and Waterfront Park. College of Charleston and South Carolina Aquarium are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Downtown 195 East Bay Street: Heart of Downtown Free Garage Parking... Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 212 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Best location, awesome apartment! We will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mother/daughter girls weekend

The location was fabulous! We would definitely stay her again and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience!

Close to just about everything in downtown Charleston and within walking distance to anything you would want to do! Awesome accommodations and supplied with anything a person may need while staying at the VRBO. Would absolutely stay at this VRBO again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for king weekend!!

Amazing location, comfortable unit, clean building, and easy checkin/out!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome in every way!!

This property is extremely clean and the location is perfect. The apartment is walking distance to everything and the outdoor courtyard is perfect for morning coffee. Highly recommend and would stay here again when in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location!

Great room with nice size and in a FANTASTIC location. Literal steps from amazing restaurants and market street. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

TRACY R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

Great property, hope to be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Great location, great apartment

This place was a great home base for exploring Charleston. The loft layout was cozy but still plenty spacious. The parking garage spot came in very handy as well. Will definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Convenient

Nice cozy place in the French Quarter-we walked to just about every place we wanted to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I the heart of it all

Fantastic location. Walking distance to all the key places and attractions. The loft was more spacious than anticipated and had a nice view over the courtyard. Busy street but the apartment was quiet. Bed very comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Robert S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This condo is very close to all the great stuff in Charleston. It is a bit dated re interior decor and could use some fresh paint/clean up. The only negative is that there is virtually no sound insulation. When noisy guests come down the hall at 2am you can hear every word. And when they crank up the stereo/tv next door same deal. Still it's very close to all the good stuff and it has free parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location for enjoying restuarants and the Spoleto festival. The loft layout gave us nice room for spreading out. The bedroom loft did not allow for a king size bed, though, which is our preference. All in all, a nice setup.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Kevin - Cancelled F.

Less than acceptable

Great location well within walking distance to everywhere downtown. Parking was as advertised, one block away with easy access. This is not our first trip to Charleston or our first stay at Lodge Alley Inn. When we arrived we were immediately disappointed with this unit. The condition and the cleanliness of the unit is definitely not up to the standards of the Inn. To start with, the A/C vent as you first enter the unit, located above the bar, had either several years of dust accumulated (as did many others) or mildew growing up the wall above. The kitchen drawers were dirty including the utensil tray holding the spoons and forks. The refrigerator needed a good cleaning as well. As I rounded the staircase up to the loft, I was greeted by a large hair ball that resembled the remains of someone cleaning their brush. In the bath, the shower curtain had accumulated mold/mildew growth, as did the grout line along the tub. The curtain did not appear to have been cleaned or replaced in years. The exhaust fan and light fixture above the tub needs to be repaired or replaced, and the floors need a serious cleaning. The bed, while at first glance and trial appeared to be in good shape we later discovered that the sheets had tears in them at the foot of the bed. This rental needs to be updated and cleaned. The instructions on exit read "The housekeeping service will remove bagged trash and swap out the linens"; this appears to be the extent of the cleaning procedure for this unit. Note to owner: If the cleaning fee is so that the linens are changed and trash is removed, you are OVER paying! Additionally, what kind of cleaning service would put torn sheets on a bed?? Several of the items reported above were reported by previous tenants as far back as 2013 and they have not been addressed (see earlier reviews). I will not book this unit in the future and would not recommend. Using my fiancee' Blue Green account, we were able to book another room for Friday night and Saturday night at Lodge Alley Inn due to cancellations but had to go back to this VRBO unit for Sunday night, again, disappointing. Photos were taken and can be provided.

10/10 Excellent

Suellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This property was so conveniently located. A very walkable area, but with many other activities, such as boat rides to many other attractions. Wonderful restaurants located within blocks. We were given all instructions and information prior to dates stayed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Safe, clean and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mother Daughter weekend

We loved the location in historic Charleston within walking distance to everything. The place was nicely decorated with view of the courtyard. Perfect for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This is one of the best locations for a great price in Charleston! However, it might not be the best for more than 2 people but we made it work well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Location!! Walked everywhere and was perfect for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location ever!

Great location for everything- just blocks from great restaurants, bars, parks and tourist attractions. Walking distance to just about everything you'll need to see or do. Accommodations were perfect. Second floor overlooking the courtyard with fully stocked kitchen, comfortable bed & bedding, cozy living room and charming decor. I would definitely recommend this location for a stay in beautiful Charleston.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ashley s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible location

Amazing location, well apportioned lodging. Only criticism is it wasn’t clear to me from the listing that the one bathroom is up the circular staircase which was awkward but would likely still return as long as that wouldn’t be an issue for someone in our party
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Great location - able to walk to most things in city. Nice place….comfortable, clean and spacious with high ceilings. Great communication with host (very quick responses to questions I had) and had a parking spot included which is a big plus in the city. Being an owned unit within a hotel gave you access to an onsite bar/restaurant and a front desk staff to help answer questions. Overall would stay here again……(I am a frequent visitor to Charleston to visit family)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice location

Location within walking distance to all activities. Host responsive and very attentive to help with internet crisis Unfortunately, we had no Wi-Fi access for 2 days. The loft is more amenable for 2 people vs 4 due to sleeping situation. pullout sofa was worn down and most of the furniture was dated and uncomfortable. The bed in upstairs loft was very comfortable. This host is not affiliated with the Lodge Valley Inn. Consequently the staff was less than accommodating and could generally not answer questions about the loft itself or allow us to enter into the most convenient entrance to the loft as they would not allow us a key fob. They actually never could pull us up in there system despite the fact the loft was clearly within their campus. The dishwasher was broken and the freezer seemed to leak water into refrigerator everyday several lamps where not working and the lighting in general was poor
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb location

Spacious. Needs some paint updating and major clean in tub. Mildew smell in apt. Thin walls so a bit noisy at night. Bed was very comfortable and plenty of towels for 3.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location. Host was responsive to questions. Only word of caution is tight spiral stairs to bedroom and only bath for those with mobility issues. Also mention to bring own toiletries as only soap available. Location outweighed all.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charleston Winter Escape

We had a wonderful time. The accommodations were lovely and comfortable and near everything. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024