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Room in James Island, South Carolina
- 1 king bed
- Private attached bathroom
Stay with Dan
- Superhost
- 9 years hosting
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Waterfront retreat with kayaks and dock
A private entrance leads to a king room with a dock, hammock, and free kayaks on the tidal creek out back.
Dan goes above and beyond
Guests highlight Dan as a thoughtful host who provides local tips and goes above and beyond.
This is our largest of 3 rooms, in our home, offered on AirBnB.
We are located 5 miles from downtown Charleston and 7 miles from Folly Beach. James Island Park is 4 miles away.
There is a beautiful tidal creek and marsh which borders the back yard.
The Angel Oak and Charleston Tea Garden are located on nearby Johns and Wadmalaw Islands.
Coffee/tea/microwave station is shared on the back deck.
Please contact us regarding kayaking so that we may show you how we safely board and de-board.
The space
The bedroom space is large and accommodating with a king bed and rocking chair with foot stool and a desk and chair, a mini refrigerator, television with local channels and in-room router/modem providing a strong WiFi signal.
There are snacks, fruit and yogurt, waters and toiletry essentials which you may have forgotten to pack.
A coffee, tea and cider station is prepared on the shared deck each morning for your enjoyment.
The bath has a double vanity on granite counter top with large opening window for ventilation. The shower and bath floor are epoxy sealed slate tile. The shower gives one the option of a hand held shower nozzle or overhead rain shower.
The large deck, hammock, dock and kayaks are here for your use when available.
What We Offer
- a squeaky-clean room with private entrance and private bath with free fruit, yogurt, snacks, waters, coffee, tea, a personal mini fridge and a microwave. (Microwave is shared on the back deck.)
We are licensed by Charleston County (Lic # 026808) as a Bed and Breakfast. However, we no longer serve hot breakfast
- a shared but beautiful back deck beneath 200 year old Grand Live Oaks
- a crabbing and shrimping dock where you may catch bait fish for that big expedition later in the day or you may choose to load into our free kayaks and explore the glorious marsh and tidal creek (at high tide).
Finally, we offer a friendly host who has local knowledge and a serene backyard setting with intrusions from very few other guests. (We only rent three rooms.)
We feel this makes us a little above average. Our price-point is exactly right for some folks. We truly wish you the best in finding your perfect getaway location.
Guest access
Our home is conveniently located about half way between Charleston and the beach (Folly).
Peter Demetre Sunrise Park and James Island County Park (home to the Holiday Festival of Lights every November and December) are each about 3 miles away.
The Charleston Tea Garden and The Angel Oak (the oldest living thing east of the Mississippi River) are located on nearby Wadmalaw and Johns Islands.
MIddleton, Drayton Hall, Magnolia and McLeod are all nearby plantations open to the public. (Host may be able to provide a pass to McLeod.)
During your stay
We are around a good bit during the day. I'm a 25 year resident of the Charleston area and as such can be a resource regarding things to do.
Other things to note
What we are
We are a 1960’s brick rancher with three guest rooms which happen to each have a private entrance for your room and a private bath. You won’t be walking through our living room to reach your guest quarters or your private bath. (Sorry to have to say that two ways but we will still get questions about it.)
We are a licensed business and the town of James Island, SC allows 3 rooms in your home to be a legal bed and breakfast. Otherwise, short term rental is not legal in the town of James Island.
We once served a hot breakfast but Covid-19 moved us to put more snacks in your rooms and stop the hot meal interface. (Probably not a great loss in a foodie city like Charleston.)
I am on-site, accessible by messenger most of the time and live at the opposite end of the house from our guest rooms.
We are located in a wooded and picturesque section of the town with a tidal creek in the backyard.
Our kayaks are available for your free use during high tide each day. Just ask us for a safety, navigation and regulatory briefing.
We love pets but are no longer able to allow them in our home.
The review I’d like to read (or write).
"Our stay at Dan’s place was great. We’ve stayed many times now in all three rooms. It’s unlike most of the places we’ve stayed before. 3 rooms in his home but don’t worry about that. Each room, even the small ones have their own private entrance and private bath, so it’s not like walking through his living room.
He’s a good guy with a fair amount of local intel. He’s around as much as you want him. He seems to read people pretty well and won’t bore you with too much info and will disappear if he senses that’s what the guest wants.
The large room (some call it a suite but it’s really a large bedroom with large closet spaces and a fairly large bath) is the choice every time if available. It’s a little more expensive than the smaller rooms but still inline with prevailing rates.
There’s kayaking in the creeks around the island all the way to Charleston harbor if you have that much time (and strength). The neighborhood is good for walking especially since they’ve just repaved much of it.
The location is perfect for us near family but for the average traveller it should be okay-about half way between Folly Beach and Downtown Charleston. As the crow flies they’re each about 4 or 5 miles, I am told, and time is purely dependent on traffic-it can be a challenge.
In warm weather, the huge Liveoak trees catch a small bit of the afternoon sea breeze and make sitting on the deck or dock bearable.
We enjoy it for 2-4 days because there is no kitchen access and as much as we love being foodies in Charleston, after a few days we need to cook. (There always has been coffee, tea, yogurt, fruit and some cookies in the rooms so snacking is easy.)
You may bump into some other guests especially during the season, but it’s hardly like Penn Station.
If you don’t want to leave the island to go downtown try eating at Edison and for good pizza, subs and salads, try Paisanos. Both can be walked.
We think you’ll like it and we recommend it. "
We are located 5 miles from downtown Charleston and 7 miles from Folly Beach. James Island Park is 4 miles away.
There is a beautiful tidal creek and marsh which borders the back yard.
The Angel Oak and Charleston Tea Garden are located on nearby Johns and Wadmalaw Islands.
Coffee/tea/microwave station is shared on the back deck.
Please contact us regarding kayaking so that we may show you how we safely board and de-board.
The space
The bedroom space is large and accommodating with a king bed and rocking chair with foot stool and a desk and chair, a mini refrigerator, television with local channels and in-room router/modem providing a strong WiFi signal.
There are snacks, fruit and yogurt, waters and toiletry essentials which you may have forgotten to pack.
A coffee, tea and cider station is prepared on the shared deck each morning for your enjoyment.
The bath has a double vanity on granite counter top with large opening window for ventilation. The shower and bath floor are epoxy sealed slate tile. The shower gives one the option of a hand held shower nozzle or overhead rain shower.
The large deck, hammock, dock and kayaks are here for your use when available.
What We Offer
- a squeaky-clean room with private entrance and private bath with free fruit, yogurt, snacks, waters, coffee, tea, a personal mini fridge and a microwave. (Microwave is shared on the back deck.)
We are licensed by Charleston County (Lic # 026808) as a Bed and Breakfast. However, we no longer serve hot breakfast
- a shared but beautiful back deck beneath 200 year old Grand Live Oaks
- a crabbing and shrimping dock where you may catch bait fish for that big expedition later in the day or you may choose to load into our free kayaks and explore the glorious marsh and tidal creek (at high tide).
Finally, we offer a friendly host who has local knowledge and a serene backyard setting with intrusions from very few other guests. (We only rent three rooms.)
We feel this makes us a little above average. Our price-point is exactly right for some folks. We truly wish you the best in finding your perfect getaway location.
Guest access
Our home is conveniently located about half way between Charleston and the beach (Folly).
Peter Demetre Sunrise Park and James Island County Park (home to the Holiday Festival of Lights every November and December) are each about 3 miles away.
The Charleston Tea Garden and The Angel Oak (the oldest living thing east of the Mississippi River) are located on nearby Wadmalaw and Johns Islands.
MIddleton, Drayton Hall, Magnolia and McLeod are all nearby plantations open to the public. (Host may be able to provide a pass to McLeod.)
During your stay
We are around a good bit during the day. I'm a 25 year resident of the Charleston area and as such can be a resource regarding things to do.
Other things to note
What we are
We are a 1960’s brick rancher with three guest rooms which happen to each have a private entrance for your room and a private bath. You won’t be walking through our living room to reach your guest quarters or your private bath. (Sorry to have to say that two ways but we will still get questions about it.)
We are a licensed business and the town of James Island, SC allows 3 rooms in your home to be a legal bed and breakfast. Otherwise, short term rental is not legal in the town of James Island.
We once served a hot breakfast but Covid-19 moved us to put more snacks in your rooms and stop the hot meal interface. (Probably not a great loss in a foodie city like Charleston.)
I am on-site, accessible by messenger most of the time and live at the opposite end of the house from our guest rooms.
We are located in a wooded and picturesque section of the town with a tidal creek in the backyard.
Our kayaks are available for your free use during high tide each day. Just ask us for a safety, navigation and regulatory briefing.
We love pets but are no longer able to allow them in our home.
The review I’d like to read (or write).
"Our stay at Dan’s place was great. We’ve stayed many times now in all three rooms. It’s unlike most of the places we’ve stayed before. 3 rooms in his home but don’t worry about that. Each room, even the small ones have their own private entrance and private bath, so it’s not like walking through his living room.
He’s a good guy with a fair amount of local intel. He’s around as much as you want him. He seems to read people pretty well and won’t bore you with too much info and will disappear if he senses that’s what the guest wants.
The large room (some call it a suite but it’s really a large bedroom with large closet spaces and a fairly large bath) is the choice every time if available. It’s a little more expensive than the smaller rooms but still inline with prevailing rates.
There’s kayaking in the creeks around the island all the way to Charleston harbor if you have that much time (and strength). The neighborhood is good for walking especially since they’ve just repaved much of it.
The location is perfect for us near family but for the average traveller it should be okay-about half way between Folly Beach and Downtown Charleston. As the crow flies they’re each about 4 or 5 miles, I am told, and time is purely dependent on traffic-it can be a challenge.
In warm weather, the huge Liveoak trees catch a small bit of the afternoon sea breeze and make sitting on the deck or dock bearable.
We enjoy it for 2-4 days because there is no kitchen access and as much as we love being foodies in Charleston, after a few days we need to cook. (There always has been coffee, tea, yogurt, fruit and some cookies in the rooms so snacking is easy.)
You may bump into some other guests especially during the season, but it’s hardly like Penn Station.
If you don’t want to leave the island to go downtown try eating at Edison and for good pizza, subs and salads, try Paisanos. Both can be walked.
We think you’ll like it and we recommend it. "
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Where you’ll be
James Island, Charleston
Tidal creeks, seafood boils, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle shape this residential area, with marsh views, boat ramps, and casual local dining.
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From the host
Location is the single greatest reason to visit here. Again, we are minutes to Folly Beach or Downtown Charleston as well as James Island County Park.
JICP has walking trails, a dog park, crabbing dock, camp ground, water park and numerous special events throughout the year; including Holiday Festival of Lights which attracts thousands each holiday season.
Smoky Yolk for Breakfast and Brunch and Piasanos' Pizza and Sandwiches are a 5 minute walk from the house.
JICP has walking trails, a dog park, crabbing dock, camp ground, water park and numerous special events throughout the year; including Holiday Festival of Lights which attracts thousands each holiday season.
Smoky Yolk for Breakfast and Brunch and Piasanos' Pizza and Sandwiches are a 5 minute walk from the house.
Meet your host
Where I went to school: U of Alabama and Graduate work at UAB
My work: Biotech/Boats
I spend too much time: sweating the small stuff
What makes my home unique: Private entry to each guest room-kayaks
Pets: Mahoney and Bear. Sadly, they passed.
Hi. I'm Dan and I'm a semi-retired widower.
I've spent most of the last 40 years in the biotechnology industry.
Two decades ago I was involved (in a very peripheral way) in the Human Genome Project.
I'm a lifelong sailor of sailboats and small power boats, a former marine surveyor & former USCG licensed 100 Ton Master.
As your host, I try to find a way to improve your Charleston visit and get out of the way.
Welcome to the Low Country!
Dan is a Superhost
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