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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61986 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Summerville, SC
  • Bishop Pengelley Memorial Chapel
    4 min drive
  • Azalea Park
    5 min drive
  • White Gables
    7 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    30 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Summerville

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Summerville, within a 5-minute drive of James Allen Park and Bishop Pengelley Memorial Chapel. .This golf vacation home is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Charleston Southern University and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Azalea Park.
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What's nearby

  • Azalea Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Summerville Dorchester Museum - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • White Gables - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Nexton Square - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Charleston Southern University - 16 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 29 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Low Country Fish Camp - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Modern Retro Ranch in Historic Summerville!

Tucked away at the edge of the historic district, our Retro Ranch was built in 1961. We fell in love the moment we saw it and immediately began turning it into the shining star it was meant to be.

Our goal in renovations was to keep all the integrity and character that come with a traditional brick ranch, but to do it with fun, modern twists. When you arrive, you're greeted with a rocking chair-lined front porch and a spacious carport. Upon entering the home, you'll find the original stone entryway, (new) vintage wallpapers, original wavy windows, some plaster walls and shiny refinished heart pine floors. Oh, and the sunken living room with french doors opening into the huge fenced backyard!

From there, you'll start to notice the fine touches...The white quartz countertops and cutout 'diner style' window between the kitchen and the dining room, complete with barstools for a true breakfast counter experience. The black and white tiled laundry room with full-sized washer and dryer, the crystal light fixtures peppered throughout the house. And last but not least, our pride and joy: the master suite. Tucked away at the back of the house for ultimate privacy, this spacious bedroom is the ultimate slice of peace and quiet, complete with a large custom bathroom featuring dual vanities, tiled double shower, freestanding soaking tub and private toilet room.

It means so much to us to think of guests enjoying our little labor of love as much as we do and we trust that you’ll help us keep it in great shape for years to come. Please be sure to sign our guestbook before you leave.

Thank you so much for visiting!

*PLEASE NOTE OUR PET POLICY* We are happy to welcome up to 2 small pets (under 25 lbs) per reservation, provided they are house-trained and well-behaved, of course. The pet fee is $50/pet per week. You should be able to include pet(s) in reservation, but if not, please let us know and we can send you a separate invoice. Thanks so much!

*PROPERTY IS EQUIPPED WITH A RING SECURITY SYSTEM. For the safety of our property and our guests, the Retro Ranch is equipped with a Ring Security System. This includes two exterior cameras and an alarm system for the doors and windows.

*EXTENDED STAY CLEANING POLICY* We welcome longterm guests! For extended stays, we ask that our cleaning service clean the house every two weeks during your stay. We do our best to schedule this on a day and time most convenient for you. This is done at a reduced rate of $90/cleaning and is paid directly to the cleaners at the time of service. Guests are welcome to stay or go during the service.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Erin Thomas

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golf

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)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,986 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Max 2 pets, <25 lbs each, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Modern Retro Ranch in Downtown Summerville!
Modern Retro Ranch in Historic Summerville! Summerville

Modern Retro Ranch in Historic Summerville! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Enjoyed our stay. Great home to stay for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra J., Lino Lakes, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
September stay
We were in Summerville for several weeks and this property was perfect. It is in a quiet neighborhood and close to everything around town. My dog loved the large backyard, and the house was well stocked with everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 26 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The house was absolutely beautiful and the neighborhood was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun house
It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Communication is the key to all success
House was everything it was advertised to be - unique, spacious, clean, nice location - couldn’t really ask for more. My only issue, and reading all the reviews seems to be a one off, was communication with owners. I know the owners were traveling in an area with limited internet access and several time zones away and the emergency contact (I found out after the fact) was ill. But in our case, bad weather came through(which is out of everyone’s control) and trees came down causing property damage and loss of electricity. It took multiple attempts to get ahold of anyone. Owner did agree to refunding money and we moved on with our trip. I would come back to this property but I would want to make sure I can get ahold of someone when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bigger is better !!
Just finished a 26 day stay at the beautiful Retro Ranch. It is our 2nd time staying there and our 3rd booking with John and Erin. We’ve always had a great stay with them. They shoot for 5-Stars and it’s not just talk. They earn them with all the perks you receive with booking their property. We reported to them that the 55 inch tv in the living room broke on Thursday morning and by 6:30 pm the same day we had a new 65 inch tv ready for March Madness. My Pekingese Elsie loves the fenced in back yard. We celebrated 2 birthdays and Easter while staying there and as an avid cook and baker the kitchen had everything I needed. I can go on and on but all the consistent five star reviews say it all. Just book it!!!
Stayed 26 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H., Freehold, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this home
This home was perfect for us. Everything we needed was here and great detailed information. Visited for our Grandson’s ‘Recognition and Corps Day” at the Citadel in Charleston and spent most of our time there with a full slate of events. We enjoyed coming back to Summerville to relax. Enjoyed a few local restaurants, especially Oscars. We recommend the ‘Retro Ranch’
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summerville
Great location! Perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Daughters Wedding
We loved the house! The owners are wonderful. I highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
We love the neighborhood and space of the property to bring our family together for board games and supper during our week from out of state to visit our Summerville family
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Summerville
Great house in a great location. Quiet neighborhood but only 3-5 minutes to the heart of historic downtown Summerville and 15 mins to the best cluster of restaurants outside Downtown Charleston (Nexton - Halls Chophouse, Poogan's). The host has done a charming job of renovating a Mid-Century era brick home into a retro cool open-concept marvel. See how many French bulldog motifs you can spot! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We really enjoyed our stay in this cute retro ranch. We were relocating to Summerville and needed a place to stay between closings. This was the perfect solution. It was very roomy and nicely decorated. The proximity to the town of Summerville was an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Home Secure Neighborhood
Comfortable home, nice sized, very good neighborhood that is well located for many activities. Came from Montana to spend Christmas with family in Summerville. It was a nice time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
We loved our stay. The house was terrific, impeccably clean,well-maintained, and tucked away in a small community in Summerville. The backyard is fenced-in, so my dogs enjoyed exploring the large yard. Our experience staying in the house was great! We hope to stay again on our next trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pattie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location while selling crafts in Ladson
We were so grateful to locate a property that would accommodate us while we were selling our crafted doll clothing at Christmas made in the South. Thank you. Next year, if the property is available we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim R., tucson, az

Liked: Cleanliness
Just had expected
The overall property was just as pictured + very nice art work. Wonderful quiet neighborhood just minutes from old Summerville. We had minor troubles getting the tv apps to work, but the owners jumped right in to solve the issue quickly
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and Relaxing
If you read all the positive reviews about this home they are all accurate. We have stayed in several VRBO properties and this one is exceptional. We had no issues checking in and followed the rules that are in the House Manual. The purpose of our trip was to visit family and to see if this would be a place we might want to live one day. Staying here gave us a glimpse of what it would be like. It is calming and relaxing. The people in town are very friendly. We spent the majority of our time in Charleston. In the evenings, we would go to the park and take walks through town. We brought our dog and found that almost everywhere we visited was pet friendly. One night we had pizza at Benny Mazzetto's and it was excellent. There are a lot of outside dining options in town and nearby. We had a great time and we loved the house. We thank Erin for making our trip memorable. I am certain many others will have the same experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy P., Panama City, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home, centrally located, as described in listing
We enjoyed our recent stay at the "retro ranch." The property is spacious and clean and was perfect for our family of five. We will certainly try to book this property again the next time we're visiting family in Summerville.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROSE A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for a respite or area visit
The retro-ranch is a good sized home with a large yard in an older neighborhood full of beautiful trees. It is perfect for a quiet getaway or to visit the area of Summerville. The home is fully functional while at the same time being minimal. The amenities are basic and in need of a refresh, especially in the kitchen. There are a number of House Rules and security alerts in place such that the owners are notified of any disturbance. Also, guests are not allowed to stream content from a personal computer. To watch the TV, be sure to have a Netflix or Hulu account (I have neither) otherwise it is commercial ridden Sling TV, assuming that even functions, which it didn't during my stay. The property manager - not a true property manager but a family friend - did not know how to fix it. Despite these minor issues, I give 5 stars as my stay was pleasant and restful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Charming Southern Home
The porch and beautiful rocking chairs added to the charm of this home. It was too hot to sit outside, but I sent pictures to my friends and they expressed a desire to stay at a Vrbo of this caliber.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Relaxing
This house is beautiful and comfortable. It was relaxing when we finished a day of shopping or exploring Charleston and Summerville. We will be back. 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charleston 2023
Great place to relax after a day of touring around the Charleston area
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summerville
Absolutely spectacular
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug R., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Retro Ranch is the perfect name for this place.
Great spot for a long weekend to visit family/graduation. The house is full of character. We loved all the little details, from the unique artwork throughout the house, to the fairy garden, even the solar system items. The carport was great. With a tropical storm spinning off the coast, we had plenty of rain so loading and unloading the van would have been really wet without the nice spot to park. The kitchen was well equipped and had a gas stove. Plenty of space for 2 teens, 4 adults, and a spoiled rotten small dog.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023