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Dog-friendly Cottage! 3/30 night stays year-round! 7 Night/Monthly Discounts!

Cottage with a water park, 3-minute walk to Front Beach

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Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Experience the charm of SHIAWA-SEA COTTAGE, LLC, a classic coastal retreat with cedar shake siding and sand-colored metal roof. Enter through a hand-crafted mahogany door into an expansive screen porch where you can unwind in the Pawleys Island Rope Hammock or enjoy meals on original Bentwood-style furniture.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer

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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.

Dog-friendly Cottage! 3/30 night stays year-round! 7 Night/Monthly Discounts!

SHIAWA-SEA COTTAGE, LLC, is a Pet (Dog)-Friendly, 2 bedroom/1 bath (shower stall), Classic, family-owned Property, with cedar shake-look siding and sand-colored, standing-seam, metal roof, 2 blocks from the Atlantic Ocean, in a quiet, residential, SC coastal neighborhood/barrier Island. Your stay will be the perfect get-away for couples traveling together and small families. If you are staying for a month with a Dog your Fee will be $10 per Pet (2 maximum) per night.

You first enter the expansive, cobalt blue carpeted screen porch, through a hand-crafted, mahogany door with South Carolina's state flag logo (palmetto/moon). On the porch, you will capture the ocean breeze and relax in the Pawleys Island Rope Hammock, enjoy appetizers/beverages, in the original Bentwood-style furniture dining area, and begin your stay on the Island. Cottage-style features include ceiling fans, glass block/leaded glass windows, maple hardwood floors & stucco walls.

You enter the dining room, through the ocean blue, hardwood door. A solid oak, antique table (seats 6), a carved-wood buffet, Ethan Allen dry sink cabinets & apothecary chest, enhance the classic Cottage features.

The Bedrooms, have queen-size beds and ocean blue quilts with nautical linens. The Cottage has central heat and air conditioning for the non-optimal seasons.

The open Family-kitchen, has a 50 inch flat screen, HD, wall-mounted TV. The original kitchen cabinets (circa 1946) are white-painted solid wood, the countertops are classic white Formica. A Classic Blue by Unique bottom-mount freezer with icemaker new in 2023. The Cobalt blue, hand-pottered, whale- accented ceramic tile back splash, will enhance your culinary experience. On the front deck, a gas grill is available for outdoor cooking & an umbrella table/chairs are available for al fresco dining.

From the Family-kitchen, you go down the internal stairwell to access the lower level (LL) laundry room.

The hot tub, which is maintained at 100-102 degrees , is perfect for enjoying the afternoon sun and watching the sunset. The outdoor shower room near the hot tub, has hot and cold water, allowing for year-round use. You have use of the year-round maintained, unheated pool, which is on our adjacent, 310 Palm Blvd. coastal Property.

South Carolina's moderate climate allows for year-round outdoor activities with beach days extending into December. The ocean temperature moderates in mid-April with 'good ole' summertime to follow. Enjoy the lazy days of summer on 'Main Street', our wide, sandy beach, just a 2 block walk away. In late Fall/Holiday-time/Winter, you will find the sitting area, near the gas log fireplace, to be a perfect spot to enjoy hot & cold beverages after a brisk walk/run on the beach. Also, the outdoor firepit awaits you to roast our succulent, salty local oyster clusters.

We know you will enjoy longer walks on the beach to Front Beach, for seafood, burgers, tacos, pizza, tropical drinks and live music. Also, you can take a short beach walk to Breach Inlet for dolphin/sunset-watching and dining at the Boathouse. We are confident you will enjoy your stay with us, where we have worked, raised children, enjoyed SC Coastal living and our Island lifestyle for 46 (and counting!) years.

Keywords: Classic Cottage

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rug in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: On hot tub deck, pool deck & walkways.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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:
Load and start the dishwasher
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 return the keys
Screen porch doors may be left unlocked.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Shiawa-Sea Cottage-LL is in a residential neighborhood. Please be respectful of our neighbors and discontinue amplified music by 10:00pm.
Please do not hang wet or dry towels/bathing suits on outdoor furniture, porch railings or stucco walls and store beach items inside.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please advise type of pet.$25/night/pet fee. Dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
On hot tub deck, pool deck & walkways.

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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

If You Are Lucky Enough Stay Island......you are Lucky Enough

About the area

Map
Isle of Palms, SC

What's nearby

  • Front Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Isle of Palms Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sullivan's Island Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Isle of Palms Marina - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course - 14 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 27 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Windjammer - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Acme Lowcountry Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Joe's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Refuge - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dog-friendly Cottage! 3/30 night stays year-round! 7 Night/Monthly Discounts! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dog-friendly Cottage! 3/30 night stays year-round! 7 Night/Monthly Discounts! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly Cottage! 3/30 night stays year-round! 7 Night/Monthly Discounts!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly Cottage! 3/30 night stays year-round! 7 Night/Monthly Discounts!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly Cottage! 3/30 night stays year-round! 7 Night/Monthly Discounts! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Front Beach and Isle of Palms Beach. Breach Inlet and Sullivan's Island Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Dog-friendly Cottage! 3/30 night stays year-round! 7 Night/Monthly Discounts! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 157 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James O.

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

Classic IOP Beach Cottage

Another great beach vacation on IOP! The cottage is so cute and comfortable. The screened front porch is the best. Short walk to the beach. Convenient to shops and restaurants. Marilyn is friendly and responsive. 5-Stars!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

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

Another Amazing Stay!

We've been coming to IOP for 6 years now and 5th stay with Marilyn! This house is perfect for us. The first year we stayed downstairs and then the other years we've stayed upstairs with our daughter. The location is so perfect, easy walk to the beach, quick drive to Sullivan's and Charleston. As soon as you walk in, it smells so clean from the fridge to the bedsheets! We found a bug or two but that's expected in the humid, June/July IOP climate! There is the adjacent pool that we've used in the past and it was great as well as the hot tub, but our daughter only wanted to go the beach this year! This property is truly a gem and can't imagine staying anywhere else!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela A.

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

Loved this sweet cottage

Very clean accommodations.owner supplied many more things than I thought! Location was perfect. A short walk to the beach. The screened in porch was heavenly. Enjoyed this stay Very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina K., South Carolina

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

Great beach vibes!

Great location to the beach, very easy walk. Cute beach theme place. Hot tub had easy access. The outdoor shower was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Family vacation

Very close to the beach which is a more private area on the island. Nice screened porch with a hammock. Enjoyed the hot tub
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Best beach vacation!

As advertised! Hidden gem amongst highly priced properties. If not expecting the most luxury updated property than this is it. They have made nice touches with hot tub and pool and outdoor shower. Also the screened porch was nice!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

Perfect beach cottage for a romantic getaway!

Mimi's cottage is cozy, and lots of bright sunlight, and spacious rooms. The beds are very comfortable, and the kitchen is well stocked. A short walk to the beach on a beautiful island, followed by a rest in the hammock.....what more do you need ? Close to Sullivan's Island, Mount Pleasant, and Charleston.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy cottage

We loved the house! So many cute collections, very cozy and clean. You can tell someone loved this house very much. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Porch sitting perfection

We very much enjoyed our stay! The front porch was amazing and where we spent most of our time. The listing needs some updated photos and to clarify that the pool is not part of the property. To our surprise, it was much cuter in person. We would definitely stay again if ever in IOP.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We hope to be back!

We booked this cottage at the last minute for a weekend getaway, and it was perfect! Quaint, peaceful and only a VERY short walk to the beach. We absolutely loved IOP and the cottage. We really loved that we could bring our 75 lb. Boxer with us. The owner was very attentive and accomodating. We hope to stay here again on our next trip to IOP.

10/10 Excellent

Deb F.

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

Charming Relaxation

This cottage is a hidden gem among the typical looming new structures on the island. Morning coffee (bring your own or get some at the nearby Harris Teeter store) was lovely at the front deck cafe table or in the screened porch. The beach is a very short 2 block walk. Although we ate out for all our meals, the kitchen was well stocked with baking, cooking, and grilling necessities. There are so many things to do and see in the Charleston area that we spent very little time here, but it was just the kind of place that we wanted to relax and unwind after our busy days!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James O.

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

Lovely Island Cottage

Marilyn's place was everything we hoped for and more. It's well-appointed, clean, and convenient to the IOP pavilion area and Sullivan's Island. The cottage is cute and comfortable. The screened in front porch was perfect after a day on the beach. We didn't take advantage of the pool or hot tub but it was nice to know we had the option. We're already looking forward to coming back again next year! 5-stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cathy h., Edenton, NC

Perfect IOP Cottage!!

Shiawa-Sea Cottage was perfect. The owners are great to work with and close by if needed. Nice short walk to the oceanfront. The screened-in porch is a jewel, perfect place for morning coffee and afternoon cocktails. The neighborhood is very quiet. Pets are allowed so we were able to bring our retriever with us which is always a treat. The hot tub is clean and in good working order, which is not always the case with rentals. Beds and furniture are comfortable and clean. I would recommend this place to anyone but caution parents with small children, the cottage is beautifully decorated with an abundance of collectibles and artwork. We will definitely be back!

2/10 Terrible

keri b.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Worst stay with VRBO ever

About an hour before check in we got a message from the host that there was damage from the week before the Tropical Storm. When we arrived, there was an 8-foot hole in the ceiling with a tarp over it in the bedroom- they had to turn the air off because of the leak, and it was over 80 in the room most of the weekend. I would have preferred knowing this ahead of time so we could have tried to make other arrangements, but since it was last minute, there was nothing else available. In addition, the bath and a half is misleading- the half bath is really just an outdoor shower down by the hot tub. After a few very hot days we decided to use the pool we have access to next door- it was beyond filthy- we could not even get in the pool. If I was able I would post pictures here- when I have shown friends they can't believe we actually stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Emma M.

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

Lovely Place... tough with toddlers or young children

We had an overall pleasant and relaxing stay at this little cabin. The hot tub was wonderful after a hot outdoor shower, and coming off the Beach from a cooler swim because we stayed here at the end of February. The hammock was so relaxing, and my 10 year old fell asleep there listening to the waves. I must add here that this place was challenging to stay in with my 3 year old. There are a LOT of little decorative items throughout the house. Some of these items are made of glass and ceramic, and could easily break. I found myself following my son around while we were trying to relax, and being generally stressed out that he was going to break something or misplace it. This was not conducive to a relaxing vacation. I feel sort of confused about it, since some of the other amenities were very kid friendly. I think that if this cabin is going to be rented out to people with kids, some of the extra items throughout the house should be removed. Just some basic child proofing, like not having wine glasses on a floor level shelf, would be super cool. As I said, overall, this cabin is really very lovely, and has great perks. I am really glad we spent a few days here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel C.

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

Relaxing trip

We enjoyed our trip to IOP. This VRBO provided a great location for us. The hammock, screened in porch, hot tub, outside shower, and access to a semi private pool were the biggest draws for us when booking this home. We found IOP beach to be a family friendly and more laid back option which was perfect for our family. Cars shared the road very well with us when we walked the 2 blocks to the closest beach access trail as well as when we rode our bikes the mile in to the souvenir shops and ice cream joint. My daughter and I enjoyed the hot tub in the evenings when the sun was setting and the breeze was stronger. The outside shower was very helpful to clean off chlorine and sand. It was also quite spacious in comparison to the tiny stall shower inside. We did enjoy the pool most days. It was preferable for our family to utilize the semi private pool rather than a public pool at a condo. It was somewhat awkward not knowing who was in the adjacent home where the pool was located. It would have been reassuring to know, upfront, it was the owners family and they were accustomed to sharing the pool. We were a bit disappointed that the pool filter wasn’t working but we used a net to clear out debris and made the best of it. Thank you for opening your rental to us! Tips: Check out Sea Biscuit for breakfast. There is a short wait but it’s worth it. We found the best IOP souvenir options for the price at Pipline in Mt. Pleasant.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

Early June visit

We had the loveliest stay! My kids were home from college and the four of us had the best week hanging out on the porch, watching the stars from the hot tub, and spending many days walking and enjoying the beach. This house was perfect for all of this. I would recommend her home completely!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach was close, outside shower was convenient, having laundry facility was nice, having access to a pool and a hot tub was great for the kids. Overall, really great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandie G.

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

Ok…

Price was reasonable. Cute exterior. Great location. Porch is chill. Fridge is spacious and very cute. Hot tub was nice. Pool had low water and on adjacent property, so we didn’t use it. It should be disclosed that there is a first floor apartment. It was accessed by a male who did landscaping while myself and my children were there. I reached out to the host at that time and got no response. The deadbolt on main door is very difficult to lock. Shower inside bathroom needs better cleaning. Washing machine was unusable as it was very moldy and had a strong musty smell, so had to do our washing elsewhere. Host stated they were sorry and would have it serviced. Also, listing states “dog friendly”, but there are about 1k glass ornamental figurines and empty wine bottles everywhere you look. Thankfully we left our pup behind for this trip and my children are no longer small.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayes M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here 3 times now. As always, it was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabe P.

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

Hidden Gem

We had an excellent time! Beach access is super close and the hot tub was great so relaxing at night! 10/10 would definitely come back! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Perfect beach week

Throughly enjoyed our week at the beach. Loved the cottage and it was convenient to everything we wanted. Easy walk to beach. The porch was perfect for naps on the hammock.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan C.

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

Relaxing and perfect location

The cottage was very charming and orderly. It was only two blocks from the beach! It was such a relaxing getaway in a gorgeous neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith t.

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

Wedding

Adorable cottage with an eclectic design. Front porch is wonderful to sit in and enjoy the sound of the ocean. The yard is cozy with a hot tub that was ready to use. Very quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polly B.

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

Awesome stay

Had a great stay at this home!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025