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Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC

Waterfront houseboat in Charleston with a water park

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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

  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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 park
  • 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

Map
Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Harborage at Ashley Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Citadel - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • College of Charleston - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪California Dreaming - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪da Toscana Porchetta Shop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪MUSC ART Cafeteria - ‬11 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?

This family-friendly Charleston houseboat is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Brittlebank Park and Medical University of South Carolina. Harborage at Ashley Marina and Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Luxury yacht in downtown Charleston, SC Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 213 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

Brian J.

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

Yacht & Marina

Great stay on the yacht and the marina. Great Location with easy access to historic Charleston. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

kKim M.

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

Nice stay

Enjoyed the stay but long walk to boat. Logan was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unique experience for our 2 night stay in Charleston. close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison F.

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

Fun stay!

Teenagers on a boat are way more fun than teenagers in a hotel room. We all had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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

Eric F.

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

Great time

highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Looking for something different

Perfect for a small family looking for a unique stay. Beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

jay m.

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

A new experience.. VRBO on a yacht!

They were very willing to work with us throughout our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

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

The people who fect getaway!

We had such a great weekend on the water and really enjoyed having the accesbility to downtown Charleston but also valued being somewhat tucked away from everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dru H.

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

Very Nice Boat

Very Nice weekend and very comfortable Boat with great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

debra p., cary

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

Nice stay

Overall nice stay a few issues staff responded quickly. Woukd like to see cabin door lock , super comfortable beds. Well equipped , saw a few dolphins from back deck thank you logan and Andre we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great Getaway

Secluded and quiet, just what the doctor ordered. Very comfortable space, easy to grab an Uber and get to town quickly. Recommend if you are looking for something different
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

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

Beautiful Sunsets

Loved the sunset views. Staff to get us onto the Yacht was very accommodating. New and enjoyable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

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

Mary W.

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

Awesome Stay

We stopped for the weekend on our way to Florida. We all loved it. The kids 3,14 and 15 enjoyed it very much. Something we will never forget !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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