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Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston

Houseboat with a water park, near Port of Charleston

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Property grounds
Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books, stereo
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Close to Medical University of South Carolina and College of Charleston, Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston provides a water park, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston

Under new ownership as of May 2017. Located in the Heart of Charleston's Historic District, Southern Comfort is docked at the Charleston City Marina and less than 50 feet from our gated parking lot.

We are 3 blocks from the Historic Battery just past the Coast Guard Station, and six "city blocks" from Meeting Street and the Market Area.

From the magnificent architectural homes of the Battery, and the finest restaurants in the south, to the art and antique shops, Charleston is a place unlike any other.

PLEASE NOTE IT IS EXTREMELY EXPENSE TO MAINTAIN A BOAT SUCH AS THIS. Therefore the boat books for TWO people. There is an additional guest charge per person up to eight people after the first two. This makes the boat approachable for a couple as well as very economical for larger groups to enjoy the boat. Remember what your parents taught you.. if it’s to good to be true. It probably is. By booking the boat in this way it makes it reasonable for all parties involved. We love sharing out boating experience with people and try very hard to upkeep it. It’s a fantastic way to spend time in Charleston and a very unique experience that most people will not find anywhere else.
Capt. Dave.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking results in immediate termination of Rental

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

No Shoes aboard the boat. This is a Yacht custom and keeps the boat clean.
The boat is booked with 2 guests. Their is a charge for each additional guest. This makes it fair for small as well as large group to book the boat.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Per exception of owner

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking results in immediate termination of Rental

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spend Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht Historic Houseboat
Spend Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht Historic Charleston
Spend Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht Historic
Spend Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht Historic Houseboat
Spend Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht Historic Charleston
Spend Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht Historic Houseboat
Spend Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht Historic Charleston
Spend Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht Historic

About the area

Map
Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • Medical University of South Carolina - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • College of Charleston - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Charleston City Market - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Waterfront Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Port of Charleston - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 16 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪California Dreaming - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪da Toscana Porchetta Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Saveurs Du Monde Café - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston located?

Located in Downtown Charleston, this houseboat is within 1 mile (2 km) of Historic Rice Mill, College of Charleston and Medical University of South Carolina. Port of Charleston is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Spend The Weekend Aboard Your Own Private Yacht In Historic Charleston Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 127 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What at treat to stay on this yacht. To bad you couldn’t gotten Dave to take it out
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a unique experience. Glad we got to do this. We had a mother daughter trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

cliff k.

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

Spoleto

2 nights. All went well. Quiet. Boat comfortable and well outfitted.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Fantastic

We were looking to try something other than a hotel room and the Southern Comfort was a perfect choice. Captain Dave was really easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

Fun time

We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent J.

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

Great unique property!

Was great, had plenty of room and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Captain Dave! Thank you!

It’s a great experience! We enjoyed it thoroughly!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Girls Weekend Getaway

Perfect place for our girls weekend. Location is great as well. We each had our own room and bathroom which was a plus. It was so nice to sit in the living room each morning while having our coffee telling stories about the night before. Salty Dogs is a great hole in the wall to start your nightly adventures. Be sure to bring towels and paper products as toilet paper and paper towels were limited. Enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Katrina T.

Should have been better.

We were a party of 4 women over 50 in Charleston for the Wine and Food Festival. Parking turned out to be $17 per day, no free in and out, though there is an hourly shuttle into town between 8 am and 5 pm. We loved the common areas for socializing and would not have had that in a hotel. We think this property has so much potential. But... Pictures don’t tell all. It’s a nice boat and is nicely decorated and stocked, but definitely could use some attention. There are a lot of places for food and bugs to hide; the food did, but the bugs didn’t. The photos had us excited about using the deck, which was nice after you climbed the literal ladder and if you ignored the stagnant water in the dinghy. We were surprised by WiFi password and gate codes that hadn’t been updated and the alarm that went off when two people flushed at the same time. Sorry for the call, but we couldn’t fix it without help. If you might be concerned about security, be advised the boat cannot be locked in your absence. While overall the marina feels secure, a cruise ship came in while we were there, off-loading a lot of passengers. The full kitchen is great. Would have liked a working ice maker. Also would have appreciated a consistent temperature; it felt like a sauna in the sleeping quarters at night. Be aware of the rules - shoes off; don’t get makeup on the towels or risk a $30 charge; visiting friends are discouraged. Overall, much as we liked the “adventure” of staying on the yacht for the festival, we could have stayed at a nice hotel for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Unique Property!

Our friends had a great time. The rooms are small other than the master, and be prepared to handle the quirks of being on a boat, but this is definitely a stay you won’t forget!
View from the top.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique fun place to stay at the Marina. Host was detailed in the working of the Yacht, and very courteous on arrival times. Great place to sit on an afternoon and enjoy the Charleston weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John O.

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

Yacht review

We were welcomed by Captain Dave on the dock at the marina and he walked us to the Southern Comfort. He gave us a hurried introduction to the idiosyncrasies of a floating B&B and quickly left to attend to another charter. We would have benefited from more details about how to get our luggage on board, how to contact the dock office, and checkout procedures. He never told us there is no way to lock the yacht on departure.The beds were made and ready for guests. Kids will enjoy sleeping in the bunk beds. The cabin with twin beds has no window covering, so we used pillows to block the glare. One of the toilets was blocked. There were three others in working order. There were plenty of nice body towels.The yacht is 0.25 mile from the parking lot. There are luggage carts or the dock office will arrange people to take your luggage in a golf cart. Please tip them. The stairs into the yacht are narrow and difficult for anything other than small bags. Be sure to pick up drinking water before boarding.The kitchen is well stocked with dishes and glassware. There were no dish towels. The only paper products were toilet paper and paper towels. Only one sink had hand soap. There is a coffee maker.You can walk to King Street in about 35 minutes.We enjoyed the living space and especially having coffee on the top deck in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathy s.

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

ND Birthday

Great time - beautiful harbor, lots to do-Charleston-will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

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

Sunsets on the water!

What a unique way to enjoy Charleston and take in great views. The boat was spacious, clean and comfortable. Captain Dave is super responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peppar H.

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

Below Deck

Such a cool experience to stay on a yacht! Captain Dave was very responsive. The coffee pot was unusable so he promptly went out and bought a brand new which was most appreciated. I was surprised that you couldn't feel the movement (rocking) of the yacht at all. I would highly recommend staying on Southern Comfort!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

JILL G.

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

Weekday fishing trip

Owner came on the property without warning while we were away. Totally against VRBO . Air conditioning went out and owner completely lost his composure . We left a day early.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Something Different

It's a great way to experience something different. It's a boat understand what your booking. Master suite was excellent, galley has plenty of space, and solon is well appointed. Flybridge gives you a nice outdoor space to hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Unforgettable Experience

We had a wonderful weekend on the Southern Comfort. Sitting on the fly bridge was so perfect that we did not to want to leave to go to downtown Charleston. Sleeping accommodations other than in the main bedroom are very cramped for people taller than 5’8”.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacation kick-off

Overall good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

RJ O.

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

Cooper River Bridge Run Yacht stay.

Very nice overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Connie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Ask for what you need

We are not sorry we had this experience on a lively yacht, but we would most likely not rebook. Booked for 6 adults - only had towels for 4. Only 2 coffee mugs available. Overall, the Southern Comfort provided us with a memorable experience we enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela G., Richmond, Va

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

Definitely a different experience

We stayed here for a wedding with a family of 4 (2 teens) and my parents. The boat is beautiful and what an experience to stay on a yacht!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

We had fun

We had fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Girlfriend trip

We loved out stay on the Southern Comfort. Great location close to downtown. Very good restaurant in the marina with a fun dive bar attached. The boat was very nice and spacious. Captain Dave was very responsive to all of my questions. Overall wonderful experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

Small family wedding

Our daughter has a really small wedding - seven people total!!! Renting this yacht was perfect for our needs. Easy in and to go places we needed to go. The wedding actually took place on the top deck right before sunset and was lovely. The furniture in the lounge area was very comfortable and there was room for all of us. If you rent this boat remember it is an older boat. The owner is working to repair that are worn or have been abused by other renters but they posed no problems. We loved staying on such a classic boat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023