16 Best Airbnbs in Charleston, SC For Your 2024 Vacation

South Carolina is a place that’s synonymous with good beaches and even better food. The best Airbnbs in Charleston, SC offer proximity to The Holy City’s old-world charms, plus the chance to experience all the Southern comforts first-hand. Whether you’re flying in for a quick weekend sojourn complete with soul food, historic sites, and brewery-hopping, or staying put for a seaside escape from your 9-to-5, Charleston has it all.

Lull yourself into a food stupor with all the fried fare and crab you can eat, lace your boots up for a night out downtown, or take a sunset stroll beneath the Spanish moss of the local oak trees in Battery Park. If you mostly just came to work on your tan (relatable), the sands are pristine and the bungalows breezy at Mount Pleasant, Folly Beach, or Sullivan’s Island.

Here, some of the best Airbnbs in Charleston, SC to give you a small slice of Southern living, from historic Southern gothic homes to quaint beach getaways.

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Sophisticated Downtown Abode

This newly renovated four-bedroom apartment might be located in a historic neighborhood, but brings you squarely into the 21st century thanks to its sleek kitchen appliances and ‘gram-worthy decor (from powder pink velvet beds to wraparound leather sectionals). Housing up to nine guests for only $260 a night, you can really save money on your lodgings while reaping all the benefits of a spacious, well-designed home. There’s even a free carport for one vehicle on the premises, which will make navigating around the bustling downtown area a lot easier. But the best part is, you’re smack dab in the middle of the downtown Elliotborough/Cannonborough district, so for nights out, you could also just take a stroll instead.

Luxury King St. Penthouse

Three words: private rooftop deck. Sure, you’ll find lots of amenities inside this three-bedroom condo right on King Street (an indoor fireplace, washer and dryer, and a fully stocked kitchen, to name a few). But skip the dining area and walk whatever delicious dinner you’ve put together right up to the roof for some alfresco dining. This rental is right on King Street, the liveliest section of the downtown neighborhood, so it’s a great place to relax with a drink in hand while taking in the sounds of the city settling into a nightlife groove.

Crosley Suite in Elliotborough/Cannonborough

If you’ve been considering a splash of wallpaper, some playful kitchen tile, or maybe an accent wall in your own space, get thee to this two-bedroom apartment in downtown Charleston for a masterclass in color play and thoughtful decorating. Thanks to a recent renovation, the whole place has gotten a facelift with a smart TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private patio rounding out the amenities. A set of bunk beds in the second bedroom will even make it possible to round up the whole family (kids and all) for a spring break away.

High-End Apartment Near Downtown

If the four-poster bed in the primary bedroom doesn’t give it away, The Whilden House is romantic. The charm comes from the home’s original details—it was built around 1887 and still features chandeliers, plaster crown molding, and stained glass that were restored in December 2020. Another of the house’s biggest aces is its floor-to-ceiling windows that bathe the tall, spacious rooms in light, reminding you that you’re far, far away from the tiny apartment you flew in from. When you’re ready to peel yourself away from this two-bedroom time capsule, several bars restaurants, and beyond await on Upper King Street.

Downtown Victorian Penthouse

The off-street parking included in this two-bedroom rental downtown is just scratching the surface of what will surely be a dreamy southern vacation. Another historic listing (this one was built around 1885), the restoration spared no expense in preserving details like stained glass windows, fireplaces, wooden floors, and moldings while fleshing out every room with comfy, modern furnishings. Watch the sunset on the expansive porch, which is surrounded by greenery, then retreat to the cool interiors of the serene dollhouse-like bedrooms to get some shut-eye. Our favorite design easter egg? The set of bunk beds tucked into a reworked closet.

Stylish Midcentury Park Circle Studio

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