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  • Inn Details

    Your stay at The Cabell House puts you at the heart of the Old South just steps away from the High Battery and views of Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter. A stroll up lovely brick paved Church Street to stately Broad Street and on to the famous Market Street area offers a variety of unique shops, unforgettable restaurants, and lively night spots. Inside this charming Charleston family home, the antique furnishings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and broad verandas create an elegant restful environment. Large guest rooms have king size beds, private baths, small flat screen cable TV's and Keurig coffeemakers in every room (for coffee, chai tea, green tea, cocoa, etc..). There is plenty of free parking available and a soothing garden to rest in at the end of the day. Native Charlestonian, Randy Cabell, will help you with recommendations and reservations, for restaurants, tours and entertainment. We serve a full breakfast every morning; eggs as you like them, bacon or sausage for most breakfasts, always a variety of fresh cut fruits, melons and berries, hot croissants and muffins, locally canned preserves, fresh squeezed orange juice, etc... A glass of wine or iced tea is available in the afternoon either by request or serve yourself.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French


    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • A few steps from High Battery & Charleston Harbor

    • On lovely Old Church St.

    • One or two blocks! to four house museums

    • Steps to White Pointe Gardens (The Battery Park)

    • Antiques/decor

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wet bar

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  • The Nathaniel Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $185/$285

    The Nathaniel Room has hardwood floors, a Georgian mantle, ceiling fan, 2 floor-to-ceiling windows, and a King size Charleston Rice bed made with Egyptian cotton sheets. Views are (west) of Church St., an ancient narrow brick street with 18th c. houses and (south) of the trees-y white-columned piazza (porch). The private bath (tub/shower) offers handmade herbal soap. A dressing room combines with the bath & bedroom to form a private semi-suite. The room has a flat-screen cable TV, coffeemaker, central heating and AC. (Twin bed doubles as a daybed - addtional person $50/night.)

    The Witsell Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $175/$210

    The Witsell Room opens onto the main hall upstairs, has hardwood floors, a Georgian mantle, two floor-to-ceiling windows (one that is a door to the upstairs porch) and a king size mahogany four-poster bed. The room faces south onto a white columned porch ("piazza" in Charleston). It has a small digital flat screen cable TV, a Keurig coffee (and cocoa, various teas (chai, green, Eng. Breakfast, etc..) maker, central heating and air conditioning. There is a small private bath accessable from the room that has a shower.

    The Claiborne Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $175/$210

    The Claiborne Room has hardwood floors, a Georgian mantle, floor to ceiling windows to the south and a window to the east. It has a king size sleigh bed. There is a private bathroom with a shower accessible from inside the room. There are views out the windows to the east and to the south, of a white columned porch. The bedroom has a flat screen cable TV, a coffee maker, central heating and air conditioning as well as an overhead ceiling fan.

    The Randolph Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $155/$185

    The Randolph has hardwood floors and 3 windows that look out to the north and east. It a queen size mahogany four-poster bed. Our smallest room, it is approximately 11’ x 14’ and another door that opens onto the end of the upstairs porch. It has a private bath beside the room. A folding wooden screen is placed across the width of the hall blocking off view of this end of the hall.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2:00 - 4:00 pm    Check out: 11:00 am

    • Minimum stay: A 2 day minimum stay is required for most weekends (check with innkeeper).

    • Deposit amount required: The price of one day's stay by credit card is required as a deposit to hold a reservation. Call innkeeper to arrange any other type of payment.

    • Cancellations: Cancellations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the reservations and there is a $25 handling fee for these cancellations. For cancellations made within the 2 week period prior to the reservation, deposits are forfeited and non-refundable.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinking description: A glass of wine is available in the afteroon on request.

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: Chilren are allowed at the discretion of the innkeepers.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: Limited : If a child has been allowed we will be happy to help arrange

    Discount type

    • A multi-stay discount of 3 nights or more.
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 3

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30 - 10:00 am

    • Serving location: Dining Room, Guest room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Request Specia Needs

    Additional food services

    • Biscotti on every Coffee Tray

    • Iced Tea for guests - Serve Yourself

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  • Location Type

    • Close to Beaches

    • East Bay St.

    • High Battery

    • Steps to Charleston Harbour

    • The Battery Park

    • White Point Gardens

    • City

    • Downtown

    • Oceanside

    City

    • Charleston

    • Directions to property:
      From I-26, take the MEETING ST exit- EXIT 221B- on the LEFT. Turn RIGHT onto MEETING ST / US-52. Continue to follow MEETING ST almost to it's very end. )You will see the Battery Park ahead of you.) Take the last possible Turn LEFT onto ATLANTIC ST. At the next corner, Turn RIGHT onto CHURCH ST. Go almost to the end of the street. On the Left you will see a yellow house with the number 8 on door. Pull into driveway on either side of the house (Left side as close to the house as you can get. The Cabell House, 8 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401-2744

    Airport

    • Charleston, SC (CHS) 12 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Start out going EAST on INTERNATIONAL BLVD toward AIR CARGO Lane. Turn LEFT onto W MONTAGUE AVE. Merge onto I-26 E toward CHARLESTON. From I-26, take the MEETING ST exit- EXIT 221B- on the LEFT. Turn RIGHT onto MEETING ST / US-52. Continue to follow MEETING ST almost to it's very end. )You will see the Battery Park ahead of you.) Take the last possible Turn: LEFT onto ATLANTIC ST. At the next corner, Turn RIGHT onto CHURCH ST. Go almost to the end of the street. On the Left you will see a yellow house with the number 8 on door. Pull into driveway on either side of the house (Left side as close to the house as you can get. The Cabell House, 8 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401-2744

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • 4 Historic Houses on Tour only 1-3 blocks-WALK!

    • The Battery Park - steps away (get married there!)

    • WALK TO EVERYTHING-tours,galleries,carriages,shops

    • Tour the 4 Plantations Nearby- just a short drive.

    • Take the Boat to Fort Sumter!

    • Only 15 to 20 mins to the BEACHES!

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Kayaking

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Water sports

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    Oh-la-la! Adore Cabell House!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    In such a competive market, this place is stellar on every front. It's relatively inexpensive (one would expect to pay much more for such amenities). The accommodations are plush and filled with ambiance (ours was a large corner room with dressing room, anteroom, and gorgeous bath). Were the other culinary offerings in Charleston not so enticing, one could almost exist for the day on Ms. Cabell's copious breakfast. This spotless auberge is a short pedicab away from Charleston's prime offerings, provides parking, encourages pets, and shelters an extremely friendly staff. You can't find any better in the Low Country. Book early as these precious rooms go quickly!

    Couldn't be in a better location if you tried!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    This was our first time in Charleston and we could not have picked a better place to stay! The location is perfect, right across the street from battery park and the water! We rode our bikes every! The room was wonderful! We actually had a door to go out to the upper deck and were able to go sit out there and drink our coffee in the morning; it was really lovely. Randy and Nikki were wonderful, very accommodating. We will definitely stay there again! Beautiful house, huge breakfast; you will love it as much as we did!

    the perfect inn

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    my daughter and i stayed at this delightful and gorgeous b&b in historic downtown charleston for 2 nights. the room was beautifully appointed, roomy and comfortable. the cabell is in a perfect location (church street) - near the battery and a short walk to all the wonderful attractions charleston has to offer. randi - our gracious and hospitable hostess, and a true charlestonian - was a wealth of information. nikki -the very pleasant inn manager- turned out a delicious breakfast both mornings we were there. we were made to feel like family and didn't want to leave. we will definitely go back there and hopefully the near future!

    Incredible Cabell Retreat

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I stayed in the Cabell House last spring, and found the experience wonderful. Randy was so helpful, hospitable and welcoming, and made our stay most enjoyable. The Inn itself is perfectly located in the historic district, and is beautifully maintained. I would highly recommend staying here to anyone seeking to enjoy all Charleston has to offer.

    Great Time and Location

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    The Cabell House is truly in the heart of historic Charleston. It is located on Church St. just three houses off the battery. Church St. in this area is a lovely one lane street with hardly any traffic. Great location to walk to all the area sites and restaurants. We were able to enjoy walking to all the garden tours during our April stay. My wife and I stayed for four nights and got to know Randy and her staff. Randy is truly a Charlestonian and had many stories to tell us about growing up in Charleston. We truly enjoyed getting to know her and look forward to going back.

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