Townhouse on Historic and Scenic Ashley River in Charleston

Our getaway townhouse on the coast is a mature diverse condominium community with mostly year round residents a modest property built in the late 70’s.  Located on the historic and scenic Ashley River approximately 9 navigable nautical miles to the harbor or a 15 minute drive to historic downtown, 30 minutes to beaches Isle of Palms or Folly Beach; minutes to the Charleston Airport, Boeing Aircraft Plant, Outlet Mall and Charleston Convention Center all less than 2 miles.

There is a deep water boat ramp with fishing and launching dock no overnight slips but the river is 100 yards wide and 10 feet deep at low tide suitable for anchorage. Olympic sized pool with clubhouse, tennis courts beside the Ashley River, several acres of manicured lawn and allot of oak trees covered with Spanish moss a beautiful area.

We have additional pictures available on request. 

Owners Business is Hipkins Insurance in Columbia, SC; web address is with no spaces: www. HipkinsInsurance .com

We do not try to overbook our home and keep it available for our enjoyment, in our years of renting we’ve only had a few regretful renters.

House Rules: Sleeps eight maximum, NO SMOKING inside and NO PETS.  We love our Charleston neighbors be courteous to them. This is our second home, you are our guests, treat our home with respect, keep it clean and neat, wash and put away what you use.  You may use whatever food, cleaning, laundry, paper goods, bicycles, fishing, beach equipment etc. found but, please replace what you use or break.  Put out Trash for Thursday AM pick up, return container in PM. Park extra car or boat in extra parking at pool/clubhouse area The River Club. 

Our condo is not available for parties or large gatherings, there is a clubhouse on the river for rent for parties, etc. and we could check on its availability for you.

If you do not agree please don't ask to rent our home.

New April 2012: FREE AT&T U-verse Wi-Fi, Dish HD satellite TV, new 32” HD flat screen TV with DVD, Magic-Jack internet phone FREE USA and Canada Long Distance calls.

Air Conditioning, clothes Washer and Dryer, Linens and Towels are provided, 2 queen beds 2 single beds and 1 queen sofa-sleeper in living room.  Full kitchen, dishwasher, cooking utensils, pots, pans, silverware, glassware, cups, dishes, bowls, refrigerator with icemaker, appliances; microwave, coffee maker, toaster, etc.  There is an Outdoor gas BBQ grill, patio table and chairs, fishing poles and tackle, beach items.  There are assorted old bicycles to ride, bring your own rack to transport to the beach or down town. Off street parking for car and a boat storage area, boat ramp with fishing and launching dock, Olympic sized pool, tennis courts on grounds.  3 TV’s, 2 have Dish satellite and all have local stations, 2 VCR’s with many tapes and DVD disks to view.
NO PETS, NO SMOKING inside please, children friendly.

Charleston offers many choices; golf, shopping, sightseeing, historic sights, restaurants,
sailing, boating, waterskiing, biking, wildlife, fishing, hunting, live theater, museums, etc.
Townhouse is 30 minutes to beaches with public access and parking; Isle of palms and Folly Beach are two nearby beaches.
Airport, Boeing Aircraft Plant, Outlet Mall and Charleston Convention Center are less than 2 miles.

Rates for 2012:

April 1st to September 30th
$900 per week, 4 to 7 nights, plus $200 refundable deposit and $125 cleaning & fees.  1 to 3 nights $450.00 plus $200 refundable deposit and $125 cleaning & fees. 

October 1st to March 31st
$800 per week, 4 to 7 nights, plus $200 refundable deposit and $125 cleaning & fees.  1 to 3 nights $400.00 plus $200 refundable deposit and $125 cleaning & fees.