Title: On the Water private getaway on Johns Island. Just minutes away from downtown! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # On the Water private getaway on Johns Island. Just minutes away from downtown! Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchenette ## Photo gallery for On the Water private getaway on Johns Island. Just minutes away from downtown! ![Exterior - On the Water private getaway on Johns Island. Just minutes away from downtown! (Johns Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114970000/114969600/114969581/801efab5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - On the Water private getaway on Johns Island. Just minutes away from downtown! (Johns Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114970000/114969600/114969581/99dffdd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - On the Water private getaway on Johns Island. Just minutes away from downtown! (Johns Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114970000/114969600/114969581/0083e5a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - On the Water private getaway on Johns Island. Just minutes away from downtown! (Johns Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114970000/114969600/114969581/7b0942aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - On the Water private getaway on Johns Island. Just minutes away from downtown! (Johns Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114970000/114969600/114969581/665057b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On the Water private getaway on Johns Island. Just minutes away from downtown! provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### On the Water private getaway on Johns Island. Just minutes away from downtown! Your cozy getaway awaits in Johns Island just 8 miles from downtown Charleston, 9.5 miles from Folly Beach, 8.7 miles to Kiawah Beach. This beautiful property features a lovely Queen sized bed and a cozy living room with a sofa bed for additional space. It also has a kitchen, dining area, and 2 porches with a view of the water. Guests can enjoy amenities like a private dock, kayak's, grill and private pool during their stay. Book now and enjoy everything this little house has to offer. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101920000/101916300/101916224/w1024h665x0y9-91a214d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chic Johns Island Cottage w/ King Bed+Smart TVs! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Absolutely no illegal drugs on the premises. No smoking marijuana or vaping on the property. You will be asked to leave immediately. ### 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 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=32.716675,-80.090744&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:izufEbvygN%3FQ%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40SBS%40Q%40QBQBQBQ%40QBQDQBODSBQDODQDQDODOFQDOFQDOFOFOFOHMFQFMHOHMFMHOHMHMHMJMHKJMHMJKJKJMJKJKJKJIJKLKJILGLKJGLILILGJILGNGLGLGLENGLELENELENCLCNELCNCNCLCNCN%3FNCNALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40P%40LBN%3FNBLBNBNBLBNDNBLBLDNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLHJFLHLHLFJJLFJHLJJJLHJJHJJJLLHJJJHLJLHJJLHLHLHLHNHLFLHNFLFPHLFNFNFPDLFPFNDPDNDNFPBPDNDPBRBNDPBPBP%40PBPBP%40PBP%40R%40R%40P%3FP%40P%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FRAPAP%3FPAPAPARCPARCPCPANCPCREPCNCPEPEPCNGPEPENEPGNGNENGNGPGLINGNGNINGLILINILILILKLIJKLILKJIJMLKHIJKJMJKJMHKJMFKJMFMHMFKHMFMFMHOFMDMDMFODMDODMFMBOBOBMDOBO%40MDO%40O%40MBQ%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMCO%3FOCOAOAMEOAOCMCOEMCOCMGOEMEMEOGMEMEMGOIMGKGMGMIMIKGMKMGKKMIKKKKKKKKKIKMKKKKIMKMIKKMIMIMIMIOGMIMIOGOGOIOGMGQGMEQGOEOGQEOEQEQEOEQCQEQCOEQCSAQCOCQCQASAQCSAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mAF8XY4xpkXf42tpYNNjZdbAzb8=) Johns Island, SC #### What's nearby - Angel Oak Tree \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - John's Island Regional Library \- 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Medical University of South Carolina \- 17 min drive \- 12.8 miles - College of Charleston \- 18 min drive \- 13.2 miles - Charleston City Market \- 20 min drive \- 14.5 miles #### Getting around - Charleston Station - 39 min drive - Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk - ‪La Taqueria By El Molino - ‬6 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬12 min walk - ‪The Natural - ‬3 min drive - ‪JI Pizza - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does On the Water private getaway on Johns Island. Just minutes away from downtown! have a pool? ### Is On the Water private getaway on Johns Island. Just minutes away from downtown! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at On the Water private getaway on Johns Island. Just minutes away from downtown!? ### What time is check-in at On the Water private getaway on Johns Island. Just minutes away from downtown!? ### What time is check-out at On the Water private getaway on Johns Island. Just minutes away from downtown!? ### Where is On the Water private getaway on Johns Island. Just minutes away from downtown! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## On the Water private getaway on Johns Island. Just minutes away from downtown! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Torrance R. 19 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy I couldn't have picked a finer location to stay, it was fantastic! ##### Torrance R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ferne O. 23 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property! ##### Ferne O. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy S. 22 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy My husband and I took a quick trip for our 25th Wedding Anniversary, and this was a great place to stay. We were close to everything, but also enjoyed the quiet peace of the dock. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/95e8c1d9-d0b8-4815-9ee5-6dc1e522a1e2-1755874797577.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Amy S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Drake C. 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was the perfect little getaway for two newly weds. The hosts were super friendly, and helpful throughout the stay! The warm welcomes, fishing tips, and assistance with kayaks made this an extra enjoyable vacation. My wife and I will be bookmarking this listing for our next trip to Charleston! ##### Drake C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication There is a dock out the back door that is a peaceful spot to sit and relax at the water. The property is next to the main house ##### Amanda Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monti P. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful River view! We enjoyed hanging on the dock and soaking up the views. There are many good restaurants to choose from in the area. The Angel Oak Tree is spectacular! Spent a day at Folly Beach and visited the Charleston tea farm, which is very interesting. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/12ea148a-232e-4aeb-a852-54ccfed49016-1756691547890.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/53b826b4-d4f3-48d4-9487-1b9188c0e254-1756691547576.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/43e52638-24df-43e4-8d05-16940591f290-1756691547848.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/755af312-2090-4c2c-80b2-a1953c6f4fe7-1756691547398.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Monti P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara S. 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Home Base This place was perfect for us. Cherie was a great host, very accomodating and thoughtful. ##### Sara S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bonnie C. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous hosts and property! We spent two nights in the area, beaches, sight seeing and seafood. This beautiful property is close to everything, yet tucked away from the traffic and crowds. It is breathtaking and peaceful, beautiful and comfortable at a price point that’s affordable! ##### Bonnie C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crystal G. 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was absolutely beautiful and serene. The owners were absolute angels we didn't arrive until late and it was torrential rain and they left lights on for us and all we want to come back in near future to do somethings we didn't get to do due to the weather but it was amazing ##### Crystal G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa L. 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome location The owner was very accommodating and helpful and the place was beautiful. The main floor had a kitchen and sliders to a deck overlooking the water with an amazing dock where we sat and socialized. The second floor had the living room bedroom and bathroom also with a deck. The pool was awesome. Everything we needed was available. Awesome trip. ##### Lisa L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jay U. 14 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely amazing. Pictures online don't do justice. Very quiet and peaceful being off of a tidal river. My family and I will definitely come back in the near future. ##### Jay U. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca O. 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So relaxing! The scenery was much better than we expected! Excellent bird watching and got to see a gentleman put out his crab pots one morning. The pool was lovely on a warm afternoon. Location was close enough to Charleston to be convenient, but far enough to still allow for peace and quiet. The hosts had prepared the extra bed for our son, which was so thoughtful of them. On the whole a delightful visit! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/74763dd5-cb11-424e-9beb-714a22f6d7d3-1751980990376.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2ee5a887-83fa-4149-bf02-990f96b64d2f-1751980989259.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Rebecca O. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Quincy D. 26 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway It was worth the money and the host were friendly I most definitely will be booking again soon but only thing we couldn’t do was wash there covers on the bed because there was no washer or dryer but it was peaceful ##### Quincy D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Janice G. 4 Jun 2025 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy The picture of the house is lovely but misleading since the actual Vrbo is in a side building. There wasn’t a lockbox as mentioned in the description,the door was unlocked and the key inside on table,We had no idea where we were supposed to enter.The kitchen is on main level but living room,bedroom,and bathroom were all upstairs and steps were quite steep.Again,this wasn’t explained in description-we both are older and have knee problems so wouldn’t have rented because of steps if we had been aware.Having said all that,the host responded promptly to our questions and concerns.There is a lovely dock leading out onto the water with a great seating area. Nice balcony and porch with nice view.Quiet and relaxing area ##### Janice G. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### john c. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend trip Everything was very smooth and easy once we arrived. The guest house is a perfect size for a couples getaway. The dock is perfect and kayaking early in the morning was spectacular. It was raining a lot so we didn’t get to use the pool, but it was very clean and nice. The pictures don’t do this property justice. It was very quiet and secluded and beautiful. I highly recommend it. ##### john c. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy L. 2 Oct 2025 ##### Timothy L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evette 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness ##### Evette Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ---