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Built in 1852, Gertie's Downtown features some very old architectural details & character.
Gertie's Downtown is a two-story home with the kitchen & living room on the lower level.
The living room features a sofa, arm chair and built-in bookcase with a smart TV.
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Gertie's Downtown is located on the front half of a duplex.
When you enter the front door, you will find the living room, kitchen and staircase to the second floor.
The living room features new flooring and a cozy seating area.
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Welcome to Gertie's Downtown!
Built in 1852, Gertie's Downtown features some very old architectural details & character.
Gertie's Downtown is a two-story home with the kitchen & living room on the lower level.
The living room features a sofa, arm chair and built-in bookcase with a smart TV.
Gertie's Downtown is located on the front half of a duplex.
When you enter the front door, you will find the living room, kitchen and staircase to the second floor.
The living room features new flooring and a cozy seating area.
The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, white cabinets and new flooring.
The dining table seats 4.
There's plenty of room within the spacious kitchen to prepare your meals and gather with your family & friends.
There is a also a shower/tub combo in the master bathroom.
The staircase to the second floor divides the living room and kitchen areas.
The master suite features a king bed and night stand with reading lamps.
Both of the beds will be made in advance of your arrival with freshly laundered sheets.
The master suite has an ottoman, ceiling fan and en suite bathroom.
The en suite bathroom has a vanity, medicine cabinet and storage area.
This second floor piazza is accessible from the hallway between the two bedrooms.
The guest bedroom features a full bed and dresser.
The fireplace is non-functional and there is no closet space available for guest use in this bedroom.
The stairwell to the home's second bathroom is located just outside of this door.
Follow this staircase to the home's second bathroom.
The second bathroom has a vanity and shower/tub combo.
You'll enter the first floor porch to find the home's front door.
We'd love to host your next Charleston getaway at Gertie's Downtown!
View the historic homes along the South Battery!
Visit the waterfront park and discover why Charleston is nuts about pineapples!
Enjoy a carriage ride around downtown and learn the history behind this unique city!
Fishing or strolling on the pier is fun, catch the sunrise every morning by staying at the beach!
Visit the area wildlife refuges and county parks for some amazing sea scapes, (Botony Bay pictured).
Take a stroll on the beach, shelling is great but sharks teeth are more rewarding!
Sun, sea, and sand. What more do you need?
Charleston - voted #1 Travel Destination in the world - Travel & Leisure readers!
Relax on one of the 5 spectacular Charleston Beaches!
Bird watch while taking in the fabulous Charleston Beach Vacation
Try Parachute Surfing on Your Next Charleston Vacation
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Area in Charleston
Ravenel Bridge connecting Charleston with Mt. Pleasant
Nearby Summerville Blossom Festival
Isle of Palms beach at sunrise.
Boating abounds, here on Sullivan's Island
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Welcome to Gertie's Downtown!
Welcome to Gertie's Downtown!
Built in 1852, Gertie's Downtown features some very old architectural details & character.
Built in 1852, Gertie's Downtown features some very old architectural details & character.
Gertie's Downtown is a two-story home with the kitchen & living room on the lower level.
Gertie's Downtown is a two-story home with the kitchen & living room on the lower level.
The living room features a sofa, arm chair and built-in bookcase with a smart TV.
The living room features a sofa, arm chair and built-in bookcase with a smart TV.
Gertie's Downtown is located on the front half of a duplex.
Gertie's Downtown is located on the front half of a duplex.
When you enter the front door, you will find the living room, kitchen and staircase to the second floor.
When you enter the front door, you will find the living room, kitchen and staircase to the second floor.
The living room features new flooring and a cozy seating area.
The living room features new flooring and a cozy seating area.
The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, white cabinets and new flooring.
The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, white cabinets and new flooring.
The dining table seats 4.
The dining table seats 4.
There's plenty of room within the spacious kitchen to prepare your meals and gather with your family & friends.
There's plenty of room within the spacious kitchen to prepare your meals and gather with your family & friends.
There is a also a shower/tub combo in the master bathroom.
There is a also a shower/tub combo in the master bathroom.
The staircase to the second floor divides the living room and kitchen areas.
The staircase to the second floor divides the living room and kitchen areas.
The master suite features a king bed and night stand with reading lamps.
The master suite features a king bed and night stand with reading lamps.
Both of the beds will be made in advance of your arrival with freshly laundered sheets.
Both of the beds will be made in advance of your arrival with freshly laundered sheets.
The master suite has an ottoman, ceiling fan and en suite bathroom.
The master suite has an ottoman, ceiling fan and en suite bathroom.
The en suite bathroom has a vanity, medicine cabinet and storage area.
The en suite bathroom has a vanity, medicine cabinet and storage area.
This second floor piazza is accessible from the hallway between the two bedrooms.
This second floor piazza is accessible from the hallway between the two bedrooms.
The guest bedroom features a full bed and dresser.
The guest bedroom features a full bed and dresser.
The fireplace is non-functional and there is no closet space available for guest use in this bedroom.
The fireplace is non-functional and there is no closet space available for guest use in this bedroom.
The stairwell to the home's second bathroom is located just outside of this door.
The stairwell to the home's second bathroom is located just outside of this door.
Follow this staircase to the home's second bathroom.
Follow this staircase to the home's second bathroom.
The second bathroom has a vanity and shower/tub combo.
The second bathroom has a vanity and shower/tub combo.
You'll enter the first floor porch to find the home's front door.
You'll enter the first floor porch to find the home's front door.
We'd love to host your next Charleston getaway at Gertie's Downtown!
We'd love to host your next Charleston getaway at Gertie's Downtown!
View the historic homes along the South Battery!
View the historic homes along the South Battery!
Visit the waterfront park and discover why Charleston is nuts about pineapples!
Visit the waterfront park and discover why Charleston is nuts about pineapples!
Enjoy a carriage ride around downtown and learn the history behind this unique city!
Enjoy a carriage ride around downtown and learn the history behind this unique city!
Fishing or strolling on the pier is fun, catch the sunrise every morning by staying at the beach!
Fishing or strolling on the pier is fun, catch the sunrise every morning by staying at the beach!
Visit the area wildlife refuges and county parks for some amazing sea scapes, (Botony Bay pictured).
Visit the area wildlife refuges and county parks for some amazing sea scapes, (Botony Bay pictured).
Take a stroll on the beach, shelling is great but sharks teeth are more rewarding!
Take a stroll on the beach, shelling is great but sharks teeth are more rewarding!
Sun, sea, and sand. What more do you need?
Sun, sea, and sand. What more do you need?
Charleston - voted #1 Travel Destination in the world - Travel & Leisure readers!
Charleston - voted #1 Travel Destination in the world - Travel & Leisure readers!
Relax on one of the 5 spectacular Charleston Beaches!
Relax on one of the 5 spectacular Charleston Beaches!
Bird watch while taking in the fabulous Charleston Beach Vacation
Bird watch while taking in the fabulous Charleston Beach Vacation
Try Parachute Surfing on Your Next Charleston Vacation
Try Parachute Surfing on Your Next Charleston Vacation
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Area in Charleston
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Area in Charleston
Ravenel Bridge connecting Charleston with Mt. Pleasant
Ravenel Bridge connecting Charleston with Mt. Pleasant
Nearby Summerville Blossom Festival
Nearby Summerville Blossom Festival
Isle of Palms beach at sunrise.
Isle of Palms beach at sunrise.
Boating abounds, here on Sullivan's Island
Boating abounds, here on Sullivan's Island
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Gertie’s Downtown

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4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 full bathrooms / 0 half bathrooms
$131 - $431 /night
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Located in the Cannonborough-Elliottborough neighborhood of downtown Charleston near Upper King Street restaurants, shopping and nightlife, Gertie's Downtown is a two story Charleston Single home that's just a short walk, bike or cab ride to all the action in downtown Charleston. Gertie's Downtown serves as a terrific home base from which you can launch your Charleston adventures. The home's layout, with the living room, kitchen and piazza on the first floor and the two bedrooms, two bathrooms and another piazza on the second floor, provide space for you and your guests to either interact together or retreat into separate spaces on your own.

Built in 1852, Gertie's Downtown is a grand ole dame of a home that oozes character & charm. While the home does have many architectural features you'd expect to find in a home of this age (like old windows, doors & bricks for the non-functioning fireplaces) and is located near the Crosstown highway (which can be noisy during the day & night), it has several modern features like its beautifully renovated kitchen and new flooring throughout the ground floor. The nightly rental rate reflects the older nature of this home. We do allow small dogs under 40 lbs at this home. Please note that there is no dedicated off-street parking for this home.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS FOR GERTIE'S DOWNTOWN (sleeps 4):

Master suite (upstairs):

  • Queen bed
  • Dresser
  • Night stand with reading lamp
  • En suite bathroom with shower/tub combo

Guest bedroom (upstairs):

  • Full bed
  • Dresser
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate bathroom with a shower/tub combo is up another set of stairs from the hallway outside of the guest bedroom.

AMENITIES:

  • Free high speed WIFI & streaming smart TV
  • Renovated kitchen with range, dishwasher, refrigerator, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, toaster & more! (Wine refrigerator is not available for guest use.)
  • Open layout between the kitchen & living room.
  • Double piazzas -- one located on the first floor and the second piazza located on the second floor.
  • Full sized washing machine & dryer.
  • Don't wait in an office to check-in or get a key! Drive straight to your home and enter the front door with a lock code. Prior to your visit, we will send you our mobile app with directions and full instructions.

Charleston Business License # BL032896-05-2023 and Operating Permit #OP2024-05286

Please note that Gertie's Downtown is located in a duplex. Sweet Spacious Suite (which is located on the back half of the house) is also available for rent. If both Gertie's Downtown and Sweet Spacious Suite are available for your selected dates, then you may rent both Gertie's Downtown and Sweet Spacious Suite and sleep up to 8 people in the whole house. Parking in the driveway is reserved for Sweet Spacious Suite -- there is no dedicated, off street parking available for Gertie's Downtown.


With close proximity to upper King Street and the Crosstown (Septima P. Clark Parkway), the location of this home enables guests to walk to restaurants, shops & other cultural delights and provides quick road access to Mt. Pleasant, West Ashley, all local beaches, Charleston County parks, historic plantation homes along the Ashley River and other local attractions. There are a lot of new local restaurants -- as well as all the offerings of Upper King Street -- within a couple of minutes stroll from Murphy on St. Philip. With D'Allesandros Pizza (a local pizza institution), Brown's Court Bakery (amazing breads & pastries) and the Ordinary (high end oyster & seafood restaurant) located just a couple of blocks away, Gertie's Downtown guests have many unique local food options to explore. Walk to Barsa for some tapas or visit the Daily for some coffee or locally made kombucha!

The home is located in a very friendly neighborhood which is undergoing vibrant growth and change, as is much of Charleston. This is the best neighborhood in Charleston if you are looking to be steps away from King Street and experience the area as a local in a transitional neighborhood among young professionals, students and longtime local families. All the neighbors are very nice and welcoming. The diversity and richness of history in the Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood makes this part of town desirable to locals and visitors alike. Gertie's Downtown is perfect for folks who enjoy a diverse, vibrant and eclectic neighborhood where you can watch the reinvestment & revitalization in old historic properties going on in real time. Parts of the neighborhood might still look a bit rough but it is safe.

We are close to the crosstown parkway, which may impact light sleepers with the highway traffic noises. There is also construction in the street which is almost complete but may result in additional noise during the day.


HOUSE RULES:

  • DOGS CONSIDERED, DOG FEES MAY APPLY, PLEASE INQUIRE. Cats are NOT permitted.
  • NO SMOKING
  • For TV apps, personal subscription required.
  • Tenant must be at least 25 years old. NO PARTIES, EVENTS, PERFORMING ARTISTS OR BANDS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME. You may not exceed the maximum occupancy at any time — day or night. These are causes for eviction with no refund, and may damage our ability to offer the home for future guests exposing you to liability. This is a residential home -- please be respectful of our neighbors.

Guests staying at all ITrip Charleston managed properties receive the following:

  • Amenity pack, starter set of soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, make up wipes, paper towel, toilet paper, dish soap, sponge, dishwasher & laundry detergent tabs.

  • All beds ready made with freshly laundered sheets & towels.

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Please keep A/C temperature above 70F for optimal comfort. It is recommended to set it at 72F. Remember to keep doors and windows closed to maintain a cool home and keep bugs out. Fridges may take 24 hrs to cool when loaded after cleaning.

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4.7/5.0 • 32 Reviews
Dec 30, 2024
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Gertie’s downtown was all that we needed for our stay in Charleston. It was our visit to Charleston so everything was new. Gertie’s is in a good location near many local coffee shops for the morning and restaurants for dinner. The walk to Market St was a quick 25 minutes. The no parking on site is easily solved with parking at the Hyatt parking garage a 5 minute walk. The place was nice and clean with fully stocked kitchen plates, glasses, etc.. I would recommend to anyone.
Nov 27, 2024
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Great location with walkability to many shops and restaurants. We also walked to the college. Clean place with everything we needed for a long weekend.
Nov 19, 2024
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4.0/5.0
Pros: decent location, nice kitchen, lots of dishes, comfortable beds and pillows. Hot water and easy check-in and check-out. Each bedroom has their own bathroom. Cons: Very noisy area- between traffic and the neighbors, it was very loud at night. No parking. You have to bring your own coffee and filters. The two porches are cute but no seating to enjoy them. They over communicate which is good but at the same time, so many long emails and texts. Overall we enjoyed our stay, it served its purpose for a work trip but I dont think I'd stay again.
Nov 12, 2024
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4.0/5.0
We could walk to the historic section of downtown so we didn't need a car. They also have a "free" bus that you can take that picks up .3 miles from property. Cute place.
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