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Docked on the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, this 2 Bedroom/2 bathroom yacht offers a unique retreat. Enjoy beautiful sunsets and watch dolphins play while sipping cocktails from the comfort of your deck. With a fully equipped kitchen, flat-screen TVs, board games and central heat & air you're set for relaxation.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 651 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC

Enjoy the beautiful sunset and watch Charleston's resident pod of dolphins as you stay on our 2 Bedroom/2 bathroom 40' yacht! Park for free at our fantastic location on the Ashley River and the peninsula of beautiful downtown Charleston, SC. Walk to a Riverdog's baseball game (single-A affiliated with the Yankees), or simply watch the stadium's fireworks from the comfort of the yacht's deck while sipping a cocktail. Cross the street to Publix to grab any groceries you need for your stay. We are right around the corner from the Citadel (go Bulldogs!), and minutes away from the shopping and nightlife of King Street. Charleston's southern charm, historic mansions, and world-renowned restaurants will be at your fingertips!

The yacht has a fully equipped kitchen (stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker). We supply kitchen necessities and a fully stocked spice rack for those who like to cook. There are 2 flat screen TVS with two blu-ray players, and plenty of board games. No fear with children as there is a first class playground in the park adjacent to the boat 200 yards away. Both bedrooms have custom-made memory foam mattresses that feel like supportive clouds. Take advantage of the boat's central heat and air, or open all the hatches and windows to let the sea breeze flow through. Fresh linens and towels provided. Wifi and a huge selection of movies included.

We love our yachts and strive to create a wonderful vacation experience for our renters. This yacht is part of the Redfin Charters’ Fleet. RedFin Charters has been seen on Discovery Channel, Bravo and ABC. We were also voted best fishing Charter in Charleston the last six consecutive years. Please ask about fishing and sight-seeing charter options including dolphin, shark's teeth digs, eco tours, and sunset cruises on one of our many boats. We are happy to create custom charters to meet your needs. We will gladly offer you a discount if booked at the time of making your reservation. This is a dockside charter and not a short-term rental. By booking you are chartering the boat to remain at the dock during your stay.

We would love to share our favorite place in Charleston with you!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 550 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Downtown Charleston, a neighbourhood in Charleston. Charleston Music Hall and Charleston City Market are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center or Credit One Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Charleston travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Old Citadel Building in Charleston, Shutterstock ID 1199826247, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com
    The Citadel
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Charleston_MedicalUniversityofSouthCarolina_6162782_04
    Medical University of South Carolina
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • College of Charleston which includes heritage architecture and street scenes
    College of Charleston
    2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Harborage at Ashley Marina
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station
    14 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • da Toscana Porchetta Shop
    9 min walk
  • California Dreaming
    3 min drive
  • MUSC Cafeteria
    16 min walk
  • Waffle House
    13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC located?

Located in Downtown Charleston, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Brittlebank Park, The Citadel and Medical University of South Carolina. College of Charleston is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

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Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 216 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcy R.

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

Great place!

Loved staying on this boat! Great location, friendly host. Made us feel welcome and we really enjoyed our stay! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim h.

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

Great change from a hotel

I would highly recommend staying on a yacht, great change from a hotel, great view, great location ,
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

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

Great time, would do it again

You can't beat the price for accommodations in Charleston. You won't find a nicer "balcony" view than the one we had here. We would definitely do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Hilary N.

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

Quiet and

The boats checked all the boxes we were looking for. Wanted to be on the water, quiet, and away from town a bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donell A.

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

Great time

Had a great time at the marina. Boat was very nice and roomy. Great neighbors at the dock. All accommodations provided. Nice greeter provided ice and champagne
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

Nice change of pace...

We had a great stay on the Dolce Vita. Would definitely choose this over a hotel for any future visits. Plenty of room for a family of 4. Beautiful views/sunsets and a good location. Watched a pod of dolphins swimming around the yachts which was a bonus to the stay. And Tanner, with Red Fin Charters, was a great host. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya P.

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

Best Vacation Ever

This boat is absolutely amazing with beautiful views and sunsets. I will say I was a little hesitant about booking this, but we haven’t been home long and ready to book again. Everyone at the marina was great and the owners and staff of this boat were great working with as well. Much better than a house VRBO for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri P.

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

Great hotel alternative

Stayed for four nights with my son on our first trip to Charleston, looking at a potential college. It was great to have two bedrooms and bathrooms, plus common space. The staff was very responsive, flexible, and helpful. I spent one afternoon on the back deck, sipping iced coffee and watching the dolphin pod on the other side of the dock. We also went out with Redfin for a fishing charter, which was excellent, Highly recommend. Would add Gogibop to the list of easily walkable restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

kene h.

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

Fun Getaway

This was a fun getaway. Short was great and the boat was clean. It is an older boat and not in perfect shape, but for the price, it was perfect! The location was beautiful and conveniently located within walking distance of Publix. It was a quick car ride to the Charleston Market. I would definitely do this trip again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Back to school

We stayed on the yacht for a few days before bringing my daughter back to college. It was a great way to end the summer. The boat was very comfortable and we were lucky enough to see the dolphins just about every day!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Grandma’s Birthday Weekend

My mother and son (17 yr old) joined me to celebrate my mother’s birthday on the yacht. It was a wonderful, relaxing, unique experience! With a kitchen, living area with sleeping space, 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, and plenty of “viewing deck” seating upstairs, we never had to leave the boat. I highly recommend this type of getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita B.

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

Charleston weekend

We had a great, relaxing weekend! Even though it rained much of the weekend, it did clear for a wonderful sunset in the evening! We had an amazing view for the sunset and also for the River dogs’ Friday night fireworks show, which was a nice surprise! And, we were entertained by the dolphins swimming in the harbor! The boat was as described and had wonderful AC! It was nice to explore the town during the day and come back to a relaxing spot at night!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gail F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Unique get away

The boat was nice but older so it needs a bit of updating. We really enjoyed the peaceful location and the view was amazing from the boat. At least half of the lights inside the boat did not work so it was very dark and difficult to see in the bedrooms, bathrooms, and over the dining area. Also, the Keurig had water left in it and it was growing green algae. The fridge needs to be replaced - bought some milk but it never cooled and the milk spoiled. Also, the description needs to warn you that this boat is a very long walk from where your car is parked, we had heat exhaustion pulling our load of luggage and supplies in the cart provided. Publix is a 2 block drive away so that was convenient. This would be a great getaway if the boat was better maintained, however we really enjoyed our trip and I think with some much needed maintenance you could book this property all summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stacy R.

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

Great View From Back, A Bit Overpriced and the Road Noise is Constant

We enjoyed our stay, and it was conveniently located; however, the boat was not well stocked, and I think it was overpriced for what it was. Soap was not available in one of the bathrooms. I agree with one of the other reviewers that a bit of maintenance and TLC is needed. As a previous liveaboard boat owner in a marina, I understand it is constant. Also, as an owner of several vacation rentals for the past few years, I would have expected better stocking of basics such as coffee, some starter water, etc. Overall, we had a great time during our stay, and the fishing charter was excellent, but I would not stay on the boat next time unless it was priced more reasonably. I love staying in marinas, but note that this marina is not quiet. The road noise is constant on the bridge, but there are hardly any people in the marina itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

john s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Phenomenal View

First off the view is amazing, they pulled the boat to the end of the dock so we had unobstructed views of the nightly sunset, frequent dolphin sightings and even one shark sighting. The staff of Redfin Charters are also topnotch, very attentive to your needs and willing to assist at all times. Now, for the boat, classified as a luxury yacht, which i do not believe it is. The bost is old and had multiple isses, for example: the vinyl on the upper deck could be cleaned of stains, no working power on the outside besides lighting, outside sink broken, lights in main cabin were out, door to second bathroom broken, no running water in second bathroom, carpet floor always felt damp, air conditioner went out while there and had to repeatedly flip switch in breaker box. They did address that issue immediately but basically had to divert power throughout boat to keep air working, thus leaving us with one working outlet...ended up with coffee maker in the bedroom. With all that being said, I would stay there again if they assured me that aĺl the issues have been fixed, that is how much we loved the view and appreciated their professionalism.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay for our anniversary. My favorite time was sunset with a cocktail.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Everything was excellent. Just wish the televisions in the bedrooms would had functioned
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t beat the view; the boat is at the end of the harbor so unrestricted views of dragon boats, the harbor, the sunrise and the sunset. Comfortable accommodations and easy across-the-street run to the grocery to pick up anything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Krista L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time and it was a great stay. It did smell a little moldy but think that might have been from the rain. We will definitely stay again!
Sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Ladeana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Dolce Vita exceeded our expectations. The location was amazing. Everything we needed, we had. We were comfortable, 6 adult women for a Bachelorette trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
I wouldn’t describe this as luxury. Late check-in process, one of the bathrooms out of order, microwave doesn’t heat, no WiFi or ability to use TV, gate key fob doesn’t work, bucket of stinky filled fish remnants. A/C was cold though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and would return. The view is superb! The fridge/freezer take over a day to get to the correct temperature. Everything was clean except for the vent returns. The door to the cabin was difficult to close and open and did not lock.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful experience! Loved hanging on deck. A little dated and only 1 shower. But i would rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary & Cheryll M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay on the Yacht. Jeff was extremely kind and explained everything to us. We had no problems at all. The only thing I wish we had known in advance was how far we had to walk from the parking to the yacht. My husband was recovering from knee surgery and it was a long walk for him.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fun way to spend our time in Charleston! Yacht is docked permanently in a gated marina with easy but safe access. Unobstructed views of the Ashley River drinking coffee in the mornings and watching dolphins play at sunset while rocking in huge rocking chairs on the main deck. Inside was spacious, plenty of extra linens, single cup Kuerig, fridge and freezer, pull out sofa, and convertible kitchen booth/bed. Bathrooms were great, large master with full size tub/shower. Water never went cold. Hardly felt boat rock. Super fun time and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025