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Staff was remarkable, friendly, eager to help. Breakfast especially impressive, well rounded, tasted great, service exemplary. That said, had hoped for a better appointed room.
Loved staying at the Barksdale House. Beautiful decor. Great little courtyard to enjoy a glass of wine or beer. I stayed in the carriage house. Large clean room, comfortable bed. On main floor a Keurig machine for your use. Wonderful helpful staff expecially Aleeyah! Highly recommend.
Silvia
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from The Barksdale House Inn on 17 Apr 2024
Silvia,Thanks for the kind words! I'm so glad to hear our staff went above and beyond during your stay
Great friendly service (Alia and 'B'!) and a wonderful breakfast. Second visit and will definitely return.
Elizabeth
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from The Barksdale House Inn on 17 Apr 2024
Elizabeth,Thanks for the review! Do come back and see us soon.
8/10 Good
Cooper
Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
9 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a historic home turned BnB so we are not expecting the same conditions as a new home or hotel, but the room had mismatched paint touch ups on the ceiling, the bathroom window trim had a different color than white, and the glass was dirty. These are not terrible, but easily fixable to improve the quality of the experience. Also, the landscaping could stand to have a little more TLC than it's getting.
Cooper
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from The Barksdale House Team on 24 Apr 2024
Thank you for staying with us at the Barksdale House. We will take your recommendations into consideration when we plan our next projects.
Close to everything so park there an walk everyplace. Breakfast in the morning was excellent and came with room charge. Great selection and good way to start the day. Can be loud being so close to Charleston College but not that bad.
JEFF
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from The Barksdale House on 22 Mar 2024
Jeff,Thanks for staying with us!
10/10 Excellent
Beverley
Travelled with partner
20 Mar 2024
All the staff were wonderful and the room was excellent. Breakfast was really good and catered for my gluten free
Beverley
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from The Barksdale House on 22 Mar 2024
Beverley,Thanks for the review! We're glad you enjoyed your time with us
The place has an excellent location. It is quiet. Staff is friendly, floor squeaks but it’s expected the carpet to the stairs at the back house could use a deep clean
Carolina
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from The Barksdale House on 18 Mar 2024
Thank you for staying with us at the Barksdale House Inn. We hope to hose you again in the future.
This property is about a half block from King Street. Quiet street, welcoming staff, good bed in nice large well appointed room. Afternoon tea, made to order breakfast, coffee available all day long. Convenient to restaurants, shopping, and historical sights. Convenient parking in the back at a reasonable rate. Good internet service
William
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from The Barksdale House on 13 Mar 2024
William,Thanks for the kind words! We're glad you enjoyed your time with us in Charleston.
We loved the charm of this inn. The breakfast was delicious and the staff was super friendly and helpful. We ended up walking everywhere and only used our car when we went to a plantation tour and to get back to the airport. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here.
Mary
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from The Barksdale House on 29 Feb 2024
Mary,Thanks for staying with us! We're glad you enjoyed your time here in Charleston!
10/10 Excellent
John
Travelled with family
18 Feb 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This is the best place we have ever stayed in Charleston. It was so convenient to everything in the Historic District. The staff is top notch also. Definitely coming back
John
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from The Barksdale House on 27 Feb 2024
John,Thanks for the kind words! Come back and see us soon
6/10 Okay
Robert
16 Feb 2024
The bathroom desperately needs an updating . Looks like the rods etc are going to fall off
Robert
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from The Barksdale House on 27 Feb 2024
Robert,Thanks for staying with us. We're sorry that the bathroom was not in an adequate state during your time with us. We appreciate the feedback.
10/10 Excellent
Marleen
9 Feb 2024
So outstanding in every way…wonderful staff…very clean…comfortable bed…lovely breakfast food and ambience…
And the location is perfect! You won’t be disappointed!!
Marleen
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from The Barksdale House on 13 Feb 2024
Marleen,Thanks for the kind words! Come back and see us soon
So much fun. Met friends used the parlor for games and enjoyed socializing with our party of 6.
Every one of the staff was kind, helpful and extremely welcoming. The food was delicious and the ambiance sweet.
Laura
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from The Barksdale House on 13 Feb 2024
Laura,We're glad you felt at home with us! Do come back and see us soon
Beautiful old house within walking distance of downtown Charleston. The complimentary breakfast was a true hot breakfast cooked to order. Our room was spacious complete with an antique four poster bed. Snacks were available 24/7. Parking was in the back and off the street. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Great stay. Would love to go back.
Tina
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from The Barksdale House on 29 Nov 2023
Tina,So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us!
We enjoyed the historical feel of the hotel. Breakfasts were really good, too, and we appreciated the tea and snacks that were available all the time.
The parking lot was not easy to find and there was no place to temporarily stop the car and look for it.
Douglas
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from The Barksdale House on 3 Dec 2023
Thank you for staying with us at the Barksdale House. We look forward to hosting you again next time you visit Charleston
Great place! The only thing is that there isn’t someone available 24/7 on site, no elevator for getting luggage up to rooms on the third floor and also a evening hour happy/snack time would be great for a place like this. However the cleanliness, comfort and amenities available were amazing for the price. Also great location for walking. Will definitely be back.
Kathleen
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from The Barksdale House on 17 Nov 2023
Thank you for staying with us at the Barksdale House. We look forward to seeing you again next time you are in town.
A quaint inn with old world charm. The staff is wonderful and the numerous breakfast choices are delicious. There are snacks and drinks available 24/7. So many restaurants and shops are just a short walk away.
Patti Ann
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from The Barksdale House on 17 Nov 2023
Thank you for staying with us at the Barksdale House. We look forward to hosting you again next time you are in Charleston.
We really enjoyed our time in Charleston staying at the Barksdale House . The house was in a great location and the staff was friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and the breakfasts were exceptional. We would definitely stay at the Barksdale House again.
Alan
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from The Barksdale House on 17 Nov 2023
Thank you for staying with us at the Barksdale House. We look forward to seeing you again next time you are in town.
Check in was easy. The room was massive. They would service the room if requested. Safe, off street private parking. Breakfast was made to order off a full menu and even placed in a box to go or take to your room. This is the best deal for a hotel room on the entire peninsula!
John
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from The Barksdale House on 17 Nov 2023
Thank you for staying with us at the Barksdale House. We look forward to hosting you again next time you are in Charleston.
Beautiful B&B very well located, walking distance of everything. Smiling staff. Very good breakfast, you can eat light or have a big meal with full of proteins. Just be aware that walls are thin since this is an old house and you can clearly hear people. Guests should be reminded to be quiet when walking in front of rooms especially when late or very early.
Lise
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from The Barksdale House on 29 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying with us at the Barksdale House. We hope to host you again next time you visit Charleston.
8/10 Good
Alma L
Travelled with partner
25 Oct 2023
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was friendly and the breakfasts were very tasty. There is not a lot of room in the bathroom for toiletries and such, just a small shelf that had the towels on it. The room was clean and well kept. The room we were in was right next to a parking lot that was a bit noisy at times. I missed having 24 hour access to ice. It was only available from 7-7 and had to ask the staff for it.
Alma L
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from The Barksdale House on 28 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying with us at the Barksdale House. We look forward to hosting you again in the future next time you are in Charleston.
Very friendly staff provided great service at a beautiful house in a perfect location.
John
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from The Barksdale House on 11 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying with us at the Barksdale House and your kind words. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
6/10 Okay
Eizabeth
Travelled with family
7 Oct 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were in the back house not the main house which was less desirable. The shutters didn't close so the room wasn't dark. There was insufficient counter space in the bathroom. There weren't enough places to charge devices.
Eizabeth
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from The Barksdale House on 11 Oct 2023
Thanks for staying with us at the Barksdale House. I am sorry to hear that you did not fully enjoy your time here in Charleston. We have multiple outlets in each room however we are sorry to hear that you were not able to charge all of your devices. As for the shutters, we have shutters and blinds in each room and some rooms are thicker than others. We recommend calling ahead when staying at an old inn to ensure you are accommodated as much as possible. We hope to see you again in the future next time you are in Charleston.
Loved everything about it! Quaint, historical, comfortable bed, amazing friendly staff, breakfast was outstanding! Loved the sweet treats, snacks and beverages offered throughout the day. One of my favorite places! Centrally located as well.
Tammy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from The Barksdale House on 6 Oct 2023
Tammy,Thanks for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Great location and wonderful, caring staff! First B&B I’ve been to where they have an extensive breakfast menu. Bed and room were very comfortable. They are pet friendly, but good luck finding any grass nearby for walking your dog!
Allen
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Barksdale House on 30 Sept 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Barksdale House. We look forward to hosting you again in the future next time you visit Charleston.
We very much enjoyed our stay here. The location was great, we could easily walk or catch the DASH trolley in addition to Ubering. The room was clean, comfortable, and cool even with the high temps and humidity. Breakfast was excellent, and the service from all employees we interacted with was fantastic. I would highly recommend Barksdale to friends and family looking for accommodations on a trip to Charleston.
Maria
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Parker on 4 Aug 2023
Maria,Thanks so much for the kind words! We're glad you enjoyed your time here at the Barksdale
8/10 Good
Denise
Travelled with partner
2 Aug 2023
Liked: Staff & service
We stayed 3 nights in the carriage house room 14. The location was great. It’s within walking distance of everything in Charleston. The daily breakfast was awesome. The staff was super nice. The only complaint we have is with the housekeeping. We had to ask for fresh bath towels more than once. When I asked the housekeeper for fresh sheets I was told they don’t do that. Other places we stayed had daily housekeeping with fresh sheets and towels without us having to ask for it. The bathroom could use a little work. The bath tub drain backed up while in the shower. The AC worked good but was a bit noisy and dripped down the wall.
Denise
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from The Barksdale House on 2 Aug 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Barksdale House Inn. I am sorry to hear that you had issues with getting fresh linins. I hope that we can make it up to you next time you visit Charleston and decide to stay with us in the future.