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Fabulous rooms with a view overlooking Charleston Harbor and Historic Fort Sumter. Locally known as the "Pink Palace" it is one of the 50 most famous homes in Charleston. The forerunner of the submarine, "The David", was invented in this house. The Palmer Home is in the center of the historic district. Off-street parking is available. Tours available, please call (for tours only): 1-853-577-5931.
Innkeeper Information
The innkeepers speak:

English
Number of Cats: 2
Number of Dogs: 3
Features
Type:

Private Home Bed and Breakfast
Property Noted For:

Antiques/decor

Business travel

Excellent views

Family Travel

Group events

Honeymoons

Luxury

Peaceful getaway

Romantic escape
Amenities
Guest Room:

Air conditioning

Alarm clock

Ceiling fans

Satellite/Cable TV

TV

Telephone

VCR

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Beds
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Bathroom
Private Bath
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Very large room with beautiful queen antique bedset. Audubon prints over sofa in large living room. Large bathroom has an antique clawfoot tub and shower.
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This queen bed was built in 1850. It is signed and dated by the carpenter. With the best view of the harbor this room is very large and has an adjoining bay window room with a double bed. The private bathroom, located five steps across a private hall, is very large (bath tub and shower).
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The King Room is very large and has a bath with shower only. This room also features a nonworking fireplace of Black African Marble and a strata of gold.
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This cozy room is located on the third floor of the house and has a view of the Charleston Harbor through an Oak tree just to the left of our house. A beautiful queen four-post canopy bed, a decorative black African-marble fireplace, and a spacious bath give this room a romantic feel. This room does not walk onto the third floor piazza, but you do still have access to both piazzas.
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check in: 2 PM Check out: 11 AM
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Minimum stay: Two nights on weekends
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Deposit amount required: One night deposit for each room booked plus 12% tax on a credit card.
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Cancellations: 2 weeks notice prior to date of arrival.$25.00 handling fee per room cancelled.
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Open all year round: Y
General Policies
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Smoking allowed: No
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Guest pets allowed: Yes
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Drinking allowed: Yes
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Drinking description: Bring your own
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Drinks available: N
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Children allowed: Children 10 yrs. or older in the Main House.
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Suitable for children: Limited
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Childcare provided: No
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Breakfast
Type: Full
Time Served: 8am - 10am
Serving location: Piazza, Dining Room, Guest room
Complimentary Perks

Afternoon Tea

Non-alcoholic Beverages
Special meal options

Low fat

Vegetarian
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Location Type

Center Historic district

City

Downtown
City
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Directions to property:
FROM SAVANNAH take 17 North to Ashley River Bridge. Bear right off of Ashley River Bridge onto Lockwood Blvd. Lockwood turns into Broad Street. Go to the end of Broad Street where you will see East Bay and turn right. Go 1/2 mile and on the right is 5 East Battery (The Palmer Home B&B). FROM MYRTLE BEACH take 17 South and cross Cooper River Bridge. Take Meeting Street exit, East. Go to the end of Meeting Street. You will have to turn here on South Battery - take a left. At the end of South Battery you will come to East Battery. Turn left on East Battery. The Palmer Home B&B is the second mansion on the left.
Airport
Charleston, SC (CHS) 20 miles
Directions to property:
I-26 East. Exit meeting Street. East on meeting Street to end of Meeting Street. You will have to turn here on South Battery - take a left. At the end of South Battery you will come to East Battery. Turn left on East Battery. The Palmer Home B&B is the second mansion on the left.
Area Attractions

Antique Shopping

Aquarium

Art Galleries

Beach

Gourmet/Fine Dining

Historical interests

Museum

Ocean

Performing Theater

Picnic area

Boating

Fishing

Golfing

Shopping

Swimming

Swimming pool

Water sports
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Wonderful Anniversary
- Stayed on: 1 / 2012
- Reviewed on: 2/6/2012
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About the reviewer

Between 26-35 years old

Stays at B&Bs once a year

Typically stays in budget lodging

Was travelling for an event
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I surprised my husband with a night at the Palmer House for our 4 year anniversary. It was a great night. The room was great and the view was remarkable. We live in Charleston but it was nice to stay right on the battery!! I would highly recommend it.
Call of the Century
- Stayed on: 2 / 2012
- Reviewed on: 2/6/2012
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55+ years old

Frequently stays at B&Bs

Typically stays in moderate lodging

Was travelling on vacation
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The floors creaked a little bit but if they hadn’t I would have been disappointed. The Palmer House is 150 years old and she’s got a little bit of cracked plaster here and there but this is a real historical home as evidenced by the attention she gets from the tourists passing by on the Battery walk way and in the horse drawn carriages. Dr. H and I were down for a little golf and some relaxation in one of our favorite towns in America. Meredith, the charming manager, greeted us at the front door and conducted us on a tour of the second floor common area that included a beautiful veranda equipped with numerous cushioned chairs and a couple of rockers. The walls were adorned with paintings and family photographs, the floors with aesthetic oriental rugs and the furnishings appeared to be originals. It is no wonder that CNN and ABC chose the home for a back drop during the SC primary back in January. After showing us to the Front Room Merediith left us alone to get settled with a reminder that “wine and cheese” was at 4. We were on the third floor with a door leading directly to the veranda and decided to have a drink and enjoy the view of Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor. We hadn’t been out there for more than four or five minutes and Dr. H turned to me and said: “Booking us in here was the call of the century!” He was right; we had three glorious days in a great historical setting and enjoyed every minute of being there. Angie and William took care of our culinary needs with a hearty breakfast every morning, and I must say the coffee was very good and the grits even better! Couldn’t wait to have wine on the veranda each afternoon and will miss the feeling of being a southern planter in town for a change of pace. Doc plans to come back for his anniversary in June (his wife insisted after he texted pics) and I will certainly be back if they’ve got room!
The Palmer House
- Stayed on: 1 / 2012
- Reviewed on: 1/31/2012
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Between 45-55 years old

Frequently stays at B&Bs

Typically stays in premium lodging

Was travelling for a weekend getaway
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Palmer House was a wonderful experience. We stayed in the Carriage House. The sunrise was spectacular each morning! Service was great. The breakfast was tasty every morning and the views breathtaking. Our wine and cheese on the porch each evening was a great segway to the evening. The location is gorgeous. History of the house very intriguing as well. Can't wait to get back.
Nice, But Won't Be Back
- Stayed on: 1 / 2012
- Reviewed on: 1/24/2012
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Between 45-55 years old

Stays at B&Bs once a year

Typically stays in moderate lodging

Was travelling for a weekend getaway
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We stayed at the Palmer Home January 19-21, 2012. It is a beautiful home with a beautiful view. We stayed the weekend of the 2012 SC Primary, and the parlor of the home was being used by a cable news network to interview one of the presidential candidates. As a result, we were two hours late checking in. Also, TV floodlights illuminated the front of the house all night long, streaming through our window. Immediately upon checking in, the city turned the gas main off for repairs, and we had no hot water until Saturday morning, before we checked out. We were herded out of the house at the check-out time, although we were kept from checking in for two hours. The gas problem and TV crew were anomalies, but the indifference of the owners was disturbing. No concessions or workarounds were offered. We won't be back.
Palmer Home
- Stayed on: 1 / 2012
- Reviewed on: 1/21/2012
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55+ years old

Stays at B&Bs twice a year

Typically stays in premium lodging

Was travelling for a weekend getaway
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This is a real home and the owner's items are everywhere. It needs a little TLC but the location and breakfast were amazing.
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- Address 5 East Battery
Charleston, SC 29401, USA
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The Palmer Home
Phone: +1-843-853-1574
Phone: +1-843-723-1574
Fax: +1-843-723-7983
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