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The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..

2.0 star property
Family-friendly holiday home in Charleston

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Smart TV, fireplace
Terrace/patio
Interior
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island.. provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$451
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..

Located at 1545 Grimball Rd Ext, James Island, SC. This spacious Home has serenity & unique kind of privacy which places you in the middle of everything and yet above, it all. It's 5 minutes from Folly Beach with Island life and only 15 minutes from downtown Charleston with its deep Southern culture. Even with all there is to do, you will love being here tucked in, surrounded by 60' tree tops, overlooking all. If you have companions, have them look up the adjoining "Lazy Susan" 2 bdrm cottage.
The space
A unique place has style all its own with high ceilings, big windows, room to think open thoughts. Inside it's light, surrounded by tons of 60' trees, & by bird life, (lots of red birds), all their calls and habits, create a world above that you are now in.
There's a second effect, the spiral staircase or the stronger wide staircase get you here. There's the terrace, the deck and the porch connecting you with outside. Inside it's really pleasant. People can feel so comfortable they want to "stay awhile"!

Guest access
You enter either up the front spiral staircase or take your luggage through a common area entry to the back stairway up to The Tree Top Terrace. It's protected by this huge live Oak between you and the road in front, lined by jungle ditch and overlooks an empty field backed by forest. Pretty private and pleasant!. We are very allergic and cant take pets.we had to give up our own. It has been decontaminated to rid any allergy contamination for health reasons so sorry we cant take pets.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • Battery Number 5 Marker - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fort Lamar Historic Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Folly Island Beaches - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Port of Charleston - 15 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 28 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bohemian Bull - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bowen's Island Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island.. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..?

As of 17 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island.. on 18 Nov 2025 start from AU$450.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island..?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island.. located?

Located in Charleston, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Battery Number 5 Marker, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Folly Island Beaches and Folly Beach County Park. Sunrise Park Beach and Center Street are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

The Tree Top Terrace- is private, close to ocean & downtown on James Island.. Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

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

Amazing Place to stay

Great location to the beach, restaurants, and everything you need on vacation. Super clean, easy check-in, contact with host was awesome. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Treetop Escape

My husband, daughter, and I had a wonderful stay! The host, Susan, was so sweet and our 2-year old was so sad to leave our “vacation house.” Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place near the beach. I was familiar with the area and knew exactly where it was and chose it for that reason. It's is in a quiet neighborhood between the busy part of Folly Rd and Folly Beach near the marshes. Beautiful deck off some forested lowlands and wonderful home. Super convenient to everything yet so quiet and peaceful. Definitely planning to stay again. 5 stars all the way!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerianne and Phil G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property was in a great location. It was kinda dirty but not disgusting. It was also over-decorated to the point of the decorations getting in the way and being kinda dangerous
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little gem is so close to the beach, Charleston. Wal Mart pickup about 4 mins away, which we used daily. Air conditioning was excellent, nice sleeping spaces. We used the kitchen to cook full meals and it was equipped to do so. Great ice maker! Great dining area too!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy U.

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

Tree Top hideout

It was as advertised. Perfect spot, quiet, easy distance by car to downtown and to the plantations and to the beach. Also close to a Publix. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki B.

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

Family visit at Folly

Celebrating our granddaughters birthday and being so close to family on James Island. Plenty of room for the 2 of us. Enjoyed the decks. Carrying luggage up the stairs may be a problem for some. Washer and dryer are in garage not in the rental. Overall great for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany P.

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

Perfect location for my first visit to the area

Location was perfect! Tons of privacy & not a lot of noise around, which we loved. Place was very clean & well equipped. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle s.

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

Wonderful stay!

This is a lovely, private, unique and beautiful rental home. All the outdoor porches are wonderful and you feel like you’re just sitting up in the trees. Cute furnishings, well stocked and the home was very clean. It’s an excellent location right in between Folly Beach and downtown Charleston. Susan was very responsive and extremely helpful and very kind. We definitely plan to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robin G.

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

Visiting son in the area

A really cute and unique place to stay. Susan was so accommodating and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Parker A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good time! Not exactly what we expected

No washer and dryer like it says. We stayed up stairs from the host. We didn’t know we were sharing the property. But overall it was fun. The house was nice and the host was nice as well. We didn’t hear much from her after the first day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

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

Great Central Location

A nice clean, small apartment centrally located on James Island. Cozy place and Susan was very responsive and accommodating.Stair-only access so must be able to climb stairs.Some of the neighborhood houses are not very nice - but I know the island well and expected this. It’s an area that is in the process of improvement - but safety was never a concern.Overall a great place to stay while heading out on excursions into town (about 10 min if traffic is light) or to Folly Beach (easy 5 min again if traffic is light)Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spacious, clean 2BR ten minutes to Folly Beach!

My wife and I came to celebrate our anniversary and found the Tree Top a great bargain. The unit was spotless, with modern, updated appointments, plenty of clean towels, and easy access to Folly Beach. Susan was a great hostess, gifting us wine when she heard this was a celebratory trip.. she even loaned a hair dryer to my wife who had forgotten hers. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Raylen H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Didn’t enjoy

It’s a shared property with host, that wasn’t advertised. You have to ask for code to washer and dryer in garage. On the third day we realized it was infested with “palmetto bugs” which are Florida woods roaches. We were 18 so finding a last minute hotel was a struggle. We found one but it didn’t have a check in until 4. We were unaware that we still had to be out by check out time at 10 as this wasn’t our fault and was an inconvenience. We tried explaining our cold food wouldn’t last from 10-4 in the car. When we first got there there were mouse droppings in the drawers of the dresser that we overlooked. We were very understanding at first and that was not reciprocated to us. We were told it has never been a problem and it was due to the heat and humidity. Said the bugs were gone the day after we left even though it takes a while to get rid of them as they lay eggs. She made it seem like it was our fault they were so bad because we weren’t fully gone and had stuff still there a few hours past check out time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

August 2024 stay (5 days)

Property was very nice. Access by stairs was not an issue for us but for others it may be more important. Beds were comfortable. Rooms had individual air units to allow customized room temperatures. Balconies were nice - we would have spent more time on them except the weather was warm & humid during our stay. We did not use the kitchen very much but what we did use worked fine. TV / living space was good for our group (4 people). Washer/dryer is in a separate garage area but we were able to access it when needed. Susan was very responsive as a host and ensured we had everything we needed. Overall location / price was the main reason for our stay. 5-10 minutes to Folly Beach and 15-20 minutes to downtown Charleston. We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberli R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025