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Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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.

Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston

Under new ownership as of May 2017. Located in the Heart of Charleston's Historic District, Southern Comfort is docked at the Charleston City Marina and less than 50 feet from our gated parking lot.

We are 3 blocks from the Historic Battery just past the Coast Guard Station, and six "city blocks" from Meeting Street and the Market Area.

From the magnificent architectural homes of the Battery, and the finest restaurants in the south, to the art and antique shops, Charleston is a place unlike any other.

PLEASE NOTE IT IS EXTREMELY EXPENSE TO MAINTAIN A BOAT SUCH AS THIS. Therefore the boat books for TWO people. There is an additional guest charge per person up to eight people after the first two. This makes the boat approachable for a couple as well as very economical for larger groups to enjoy the boat. Remember what your parents taught you.. if it’s to good to be true. It probably is. By booking the boat in this way it makes it reasonable for all parties involved. We love sharing out boating experience with people and try very hard to upkeep it. It’s a fantastic way to spend time in Charleston and a very unique experience that most people will not find anywhere else.
Capt. Dave.

Property manager

Capt. Dave Gugliotti

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking results in immediate termination of Rental

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Per exception of owner

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 and a first aid kit
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

Spend Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht Historic Houseboat
Spend Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht Historic Charleston
Spend Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht Historic
Spend Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht Historic Houseboat
Spend Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht Historic Charleston
Spend Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht Historic Houseboat
Spend Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht Historic Charleston
Spend Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht Historic

About the neighborhood

Map
SC, Charleston

What's nearby

  • Medical University of South Carolina - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • College of Charleston - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Charleston City Market - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Waterfront Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 16 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪California Dreaming - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Second State Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston located?

Located in Downtown Charleston, this houseboat is within 1 mi (2 km) of Historic Rice Mill, College of Charleston, and Medical University of South Carolina. Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Charleston City Market are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 120 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Fantastic

We were looking to try something other than a hotel room and the Southern Comfort was a perfect choice. Captain Dave was really easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

Fun time

We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Girls Weekend Getaway

Perfect place for our girls weekend. Location is great as well. We each had our own room and bathroom which was a plus. It was so nice to sit in the living room each morning while having our coffee telling stories about the night before. Salty Dogs is a great hole in the wall to start your nightly adventures. Be sure to bring towels and paper products as toilet paper and paper towels were limited. Enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacation kick-off

Overall good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Captain Dave! Thank you!

It’s a great experience! We enjoyed it thoroughly!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Perfect place to spend quality time with a new love!

Easy to rent, perfect location and a great property manager!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

RJ O.

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

Cooper River Bridge Run Yacht stay.

Very nice overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Something Different

It's a great way to experience something different. It's a boat understand what your booking. Master suite was excellent, galley has plenty of space, and solon is well appointed. Flybridge gives you a nice outdoor space to hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent J.

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

Great unique property!

Was great, had plenty of room and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

JILL G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Weekday fishing trip

Owner came on the property without warning while we were away. Totally against VRBO . Air conditioning went out and owner completely lost his composure . We left a day early.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Great Place to Stay

Unique experience adding to the overall charm of Charleston. Boat is really spacious and well appointed. Dave was a fantastic host - very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

terry S.

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

Thanks for the stay!

Very nice to do something different!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson G.

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

Girls weekend!

Unique experience in a beautiful setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela G., Richmond, Va

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

Definitely a different experience

We stayed here for a wedding with a family of 4 (2 teens) and my parents. The boat is beautiful and what an experience to stay on a yacht!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

We had fun

We had fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

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

Girl's weekend

Wonderful time aboard the Southern Comfort — thanks, Dave!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Girlfriend trip

We loved out stay on the Southern Comfort. Great location close to downtown. Very good restaurant in the marina with a fun dive bar attached. The boat was very nice and spacious. Captain Dave was very responsive to all of my questions. Overall wonderful experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

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

Amazing Stay! Great Host!

We did a girls getaway on Dave’s yacht. Our stay was absolutely perfect. Dave is a great host and was very attentive to all our needs. The yacht was clean and well-stocked. We all can’t thank you enough for going above and beyond to help make our trip unforgettable! Thank you so much, Linda, Karen, Scotta, Diane, Barb, and Joyce
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold S.

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

Great 75 birthday

My wife and I greatly enjoyed our stay on the classic Hatteras yacht Southern Comfort.. It was part of my 75th birthday present and was totally enjoyable. Captain Dave was very helpful with acclimating us to the yacht. We will be staying on Southern Comfort again next year as we make our journey from Florida to Cape Cod. Harold
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Connie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Ask for what you need

We are not sorry we had this experience on a lively yacht, but we would most likely not rebook. Booked for 6 adults - only had towels for 4. Only 2 coffee mugs available. Overall, the Southern Comfort provided us with a memorable experience we enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne R.

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

Fun Book Club Experience

We spent two nights on the yacht at the end of our Savannah/Charleston trip. We enjoyed the unique experience of staying on a yacht and found the Southern Comfort to be a clean, well-organized VRBO. We did not cook much, but the kitchen was larger and better appointed than we had anticipated. Instructions from Matthew were clear and helped us settle in to our brief experience of living on a boat. Our only difficulties were bunks too short for adult men and air conditioning that was difficult to keep at a comfortable temperature. We also found the cost of vehicle parking at the marina to be somewhat high. All in all, a fun end to our trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Leslie C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

A huge disappointment in many ways ...

Not clean. The boat was worn in areas that should have been kept up. The owner Captain Dave had not provided full disclosure of what he was expecting prior to booking. When we arrived we were instructed, by him, to " read the White Book" located on the boat. This book was filled with mean spirited ways to undermine and humiliate guests. AND, we are boaters and know how to act, what to do, when to 'flush', etc. If you are thinking about this boat for a fun get away, as Capt. Dave would say in the White Book, " Don't Even Think About It".
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Katrina T.

Should have been better.

We were a party of 4 women over 50 in Charleston for the Wine and Food Festival. Parking turned out to be $17 per day, no free in and out, though there is an hourly shuttle into town between 8 am and 5 pm. We loved the common areas for socializing and would not have had that in a hotel. We think this property has so much potential. But... Pictures don’t tell all. It’s a nice boat and is nicely decorated and stocked, but definitely could use some attention. There are a lot of places for food and bugs to hide; the food did, but the bugs didn’t. The photos had us excited about using the deck, which was nice after you climbed the literal ladder and if you ignored the stagnant water in the dinghy. We were surprised by WiFi password and gate codes that hadn’t been updated and the alarm that went off when two people flushed at the same time. Sorry for the call, but we couldn’t fix it without help. If you might be concerned about security, be advised the boat cannot be locked in your absence. While overall the marina feels secure, a cruise ship came in while we were there, off-loading a lot of passengers. The full kitchen is great. Would have liked a working ice maker. Also would have appreciated a consistent temperature; it felt like a sauna in the sleeping quarters at night. Be aware of the rules - shoes off; don’t get makeup on the towels or risk a $30 charge; visiting friends are discouraged. Overall, much as we liked the “adventure” of staying on the yacht for the festival, we could have stayed at a nice hotel for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

James C.

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

The rental was double booked so we were homeless

We reserved this property over two months prior to our arrival date. Our initial and final deposits we accepted and charged to my credit card. When I checked our reservation the day before our arrival, check-in procedures were posted to my reservation. However, when we arrived, I called the owner per the check-in procedures and he claimed he did not know we had a reservation and that another group were already renting the boat. The owner called VRBO and within 30 minutes I received an email that our deposits would be refunded. Which is great, HOWEVER, we had boated 5 hours down the cooper river to Charleston and had no place to stay and no vehicle other than our boat. I also received and email that we were own our own to find lodging, it was after 6 pm at this point. There were four couples in our group and all the hotels near the marina were significantly higher than the rental. I expressed all these issues to the rental owner. He said he would call a friend, with a hotel in Charleston, about getting us rooms at a discount rate. The friend never called back so we ended up getting the closest hotel to the marina as it was getting late and we had no vehicles. The owner then told us he would reach out to his friend about the second night since we were paying an astronomical amount for the rooms. He did not offer to pay for the ubers or give us a ride to the hotel. Unfortunately, once he was able to get away from us, we never heard from him again. He did not even call me the next day to see if we had a place to stay the second night. Mark that down as one weekend ruined with no offer of compensation. There are additional details I am restricted for providing on this review. Bottomline, I do not recommend this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024