1111 Middle Street by AvantStay | Charming Historic Cottage + Beach Access Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is 1111 Middle Street by AvantStay | Charming Historic Cottage + Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is 1111 Middle Street by AvantStay | Charming Historic Cottage + Beach Access located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sullivan's Island holiday home is just steps away from Sullivan's Island Beach and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. Fort Moultrie and Charleston Lighthouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

10/10 Excellent

Lydia D.

18 Jun 2024

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

family

A great time was had, Love the house

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Maggie M.

8 May 2023

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

Step back in time

Loved the age and simplicity of the home. Fantastic location. As an interior designer I was chomping at the bit to decorate this house and guesthouse and bring it to the next level. Desperately needs a new sofa, the springs in the existing ones are shot. The porch and hammock were a dream!

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Judy H., Cambridge, NY

20 May 2016

A wonderful experience!

Our family met in Charleston for a mini-vacation and chose to stay in this charming beach cottage. It is spacious and attractively decorated in the style of days gone by, and we totally loved it. It was well-stocked with everything we needed, and the location is breathtaking, with views across to Fort Sumpter and, in another direction, to the city of Charleston. Marine "traffic" included large container ships which passed through the channel to the sea, a feature we enjoyed tremendously. The living and dining rooms are large and comfortable for a group (we were 9) and the screened porch is a delight. The beds are comfortable, and the bathrooms had good showers. After dragging ourselves away to a restaurant the first night we decided to cook at the house for the rest of the time, watching the light fade over the sea and soaking in the lovely sunsets. This house is for those who love the feel of an old-time beach cottage with just enough modernization to make for a comfortable stay. It is a treasure, and we hope to return in the not-too-distant future.

10/10 Excellent

Ileana J.

18 Oct 2024

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

Island retreat

This is our 4th year returning to this amazing property. Excellent location with fantastic views. Sullivans Island is a special place and there are very few original properties left on the island. It has the nostalgic beach house feel I crave. A place that is comfortable but you can still let in the ocean air and sand. It’s true outdoor/ indoor living. Our whole family loves this property so so much. We will absolutely be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena A.

25 Nov 2023

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

Beach house

Older beach house right on beach! Fully equipped kitchen. Extra blankets and heaters for chilly nights. Lots and lots of room including porch facing beach. Sunrises to the east! Sunsets to the west! Spectacular view of Cooper River Bridge, which happened to be designed by Michael Abrahams!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

16 Jul 2022

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

Life on sullivans island as it used to be in the great kl’days! Authentic in a sea of wannabes

Read slept ear listened to the waves

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kutcher M.

30 Nov 2021

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

Rustic, Quiet & Beautiful On The Beach

Everything was top notch and came as listed in the property description. No frills & rustic so to speak. The property is steps from the sand and the views from the beach of the bridge and downtown Charleston are beautiful. The only comment I have is that the breaker kept flipping when the space heaters were plugged in. I would suggest the property owner has a ‘map’ of what can be plugged in where to eliminate this problem.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

5 Sept 2021

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

Fabulous views of ships.

We loved this property for its historical quirkiness. It was comfortable and well provisioned. The view of the passing ships was spectacular.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ally C.

11 Apr 2021

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

Island Magic

From the moment we drove onto the property, we felt like we drove back to a simpler time. The adventures to explore nature and all the wonders of the ocean were steps and fingertips away. The old charm of the traditional decor and the simplicity of a porch facing the water will literally soothe your soul. We only left the home to pick up more fresh fruit and veggies. Sunrise and sunsets on the porch brought life to great conversations and socializing. If you’re looking for a simpler time and place away from the world... this is the perfect place. Stress melts away, tensions erode, and joy thrives.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

19 Dec 2020

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

A trip back in time

I grew up going to Sullivan's Island. Needless to say, "things" have changed there, mostly since HUGO destroyed a large majority of this special place. Our week long stay in November at this beautiful, historic home on Middle St. was one of the best weeks we have ever spent there. We were blessed with beautiful weather; we loved watching the cargo ships come and go both day and night; we rode bikes, searched for crabs, walked, played bocce ball on the beach and had beautiful, airy family meals on the expansive porch. This home is NOT for everyone! It is OLD! Some of the windows are hard to open and close and parts of it might even be lopsided. There is no heat or central air. That all being said, we LOVED it!!! A veritable escape from reality and a place full of peace, fresh air - all the old-fashioned way. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Oct 2020

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

One for the memory book.

This historic beach house is a very special place to stay. We visited for a family visit during the COVID pandemic and it was perfect. From the minute we opened the door and walked through to the oceanfront porch and threw open all of the doors, we knew this was going to be a vacation to remember. The kitchen spaces with two refrigerators and two sinks had everything we needed and more. It was difficult to figure out the bedroom arrangements from the listing but the second bedroom downstairs has 4 twins and the bedrooms upstairs have 2 twins each. The house has a few quirks due to its age but that made it all the more charming. A couple of ceiling fans were broken but the breezes through the house were heavenly and the A/C units in the bedrooms worked well when needed. The beach is right outside the fabulous screened porch where we spent most of our time rocking and hanging out in the hammock. The location is very nice, quiet residential part of the island but convenient at the same time. We are planning our trip back.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

James V.

22 Oct 2020

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

Perfect SI house

This is the quintessential Sullivan’s Island beach house and its perfect!! We had the best long weekend! The kitchen is well supplied for cooking and the beds are comfy. The porch is the highlight! Highly recommend this property!!

6/10 Okay

Martha F.

16 Sept 2020

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

Remembering Mike Ryan

Beautiful views, access to lovely beach. The screen porch, particularly the hammock, is a great respite from the Summer sun. If you're looking for luxury, this is not the place. If you're looking for a great old beach house for your family...this is definitely it.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Suzanne K.

16 Oct 2019

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

Sullivan’s Vacation

Location is excellent, great old house but really needs some deep cleaning, bathrooms and kitchen in particular. I realize that there’s no central air but this house desperately needs a means of cooling the upstairs bath... it is literally like a sauna.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

David D., Ellicott City, MD

30 Sept 2019

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

A rustic gem

An 1811 building is what you get. It is less than 50 yards from the water and a great sandy beach. The kitchen is well set up. With 2 fridges you have enough space for food and beverages. The only things that I would improve would be the sofa and love seat in the main room. They have seen better days. All bedrooms but one have twin beds. If adults out number kids this is not ideal. I will return despite the furnishings because I am there for the beach not the furnishings.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey M.

19 Aug 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Glad to be home

House was older than expected and located on part of beach that wasn’t ideal. The yard (front and back) was an eye sore. Window units did their best to keep up with the heat but most of the house was often hot. We won’t be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

richard t.

6 Jun 2019

Time Machine

We loved it! It was built in the mid 1800s' and has survived the ocean which is just yards from the porch. Very original inside and exudes charm. Be ready though if you expect upscale kitchen with bells and whistles and marble bathrooms. We were there two weeks and cooked in about half of the time it may not be Martha Stewart but very adequate. Come expecting a wonderful experience, chill and enjoy, well not too much chill only the bedrooms are air conditioned.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Steve T.

7 Aug 2017

Overall a great time. However!

Very rustic, but was expected. However, did not expect to find that only the bedrooms had A/C, and that was window units (very loud). Beautiful views, right on the beach, convenient location. If you can handle the hot temperatures and high humidity without A/C in the house you will have a great time.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Patricia H., Montclair, NJ

22 Apr 2017

Old-fashioned beach house

Do not rent this house if you require what most high-end beach houses offer now: elevators, high-end appliances, central air, media rooms, etc. This house is super-charming and quirky and old. It is more like a big cabin, with wood floors and walls and old doors and windows. It has an awesome smell like your grandma's house: not moldy or dirty or anything, just...old. We all loved it. It has been freshened up with lots of white paint and linens, painted furniture, etc. So cute! I took lots of pictures for our own cabin. The layout of the house meandered due to apparent add-ons over the years: it was wonderful. The rooms are nicely sized (big) for lounging and sleeping. It is clean and the beds are comfortable. The baths and kitchen are clean and white but are definitely cabin-grade, if that matters to you. The kitchen has a pantry and two sinks and two refrigerators. There were a few bugs; we kept all food in the fridge. The screened front porch is AMAZING and so is the view. There was a near-constant breeze through the house as it is right on the water and there are many doors opening onto the porch. I imagine on a still August day it could be a little less charming as the a/c is from window units. The house could use a Sonos and new binoculars.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

15 Oct 2016

The perfect beach house!

We had 9 women in this house for 5 days and we all loved it. The location is amazing. Water views from everywhere and views of sunrise and sunset from the very large screened porch. Beds were very comfortable and stayed very cool. All was wonderful and we would definitely go back.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

27 Sept 2016

Outstanding Historical Home

We loved our stay at this amazing historical home. If you are intrigued by life in days gone by, you will appreciate the simple splendor here. The view of Charleston harbor is better than any TV or movie. Fort Sumter is right in front of you! Frequent container ship sightings entertain. Sail boats at sunset are lovely. Bring your own binoculars because the ones at the house are all scratched. Original wood floors and shiplap walls lend a simple beauty. The kitchen is exceptionally well-equipped for cooking, baking, etc. Window a/c units cool bedrooms nicely. Keep porch shades down during high sun and house stays impressively comfortable. We spent most of our time on the screened back porch--rocking, talking, laughing and mesmerized by the view. Keep in mind this is an older home with the quirks inherent in such: no central a/c, a few bugs (the kind with legs)--minor drawbacks and a good trade-off for abiding in space occupied by Civil War officers.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

16 Jun 2015

Not fancy, but everything you need

Wonderful, low key house that oozes personality and history. No frills, but really no need for any. Location can't be beat. We'll be back next year - so don't take our week!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

13 Jun 2015

Everything we wished for!

This house was absolutely perfect. The porch is gorgeous and the sunsets so beautiful each evening. The house was immaculate and everything we needed was readily available. It was just perfect and we were so happy with the property and the attention to detail by Beachside.

Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in

1111 Middle Street by AvantStay | Charming Historic Cottage + Beach Access

Photo gallery for 1111 Middle Street by AvantStay | Charming Historic Cottage + Beach Access

Reviews

Entire home

Popular amenities

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place