The Cottages at James Island County Park
Tucked in among the oaks and overlooking the high marsh, our 10 vacation cottages offer a quiet, relaxing escape. Whether you’re planning a family getaway, a couples’ escape, or a relaxing staycation, the cottages combine the comforts of home with the beauty of a premier park setting. Spend your days exploring Charleston and your evenings unwinding on your private screened porch. At the cottages at James Island County Park, nature, comfort, and adventure come together for a truly memorable stay.
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Each cottage is thoughtfully designed and fully furnished, featuring comfortable living spaces, modern kitchens, private bedrooms, and screened porches or decks, perfect for enjoying the Lowcountry air. Guests enjoy easy access to miles of trails, scenic waterways, playground, a seasonal waterpark, and year-round park amenities - right outside the door.
All cottages offer three bedrooms; one full bath; central heating and air; bed linens and blankets; bath towels; satellite television; outdoor grill; and a full kitchen with standard-size fridge, range, dishwasher, microwave, cooking utensils, and flatware.
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There is a six-night minimum stay between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Tuesday to Monday. There is a two-night minimum stay any other time.
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Off-Peak Season: $219 Sunday-Thursday and $269 Friday & Saturday
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During the Holiday Festival of Lights: $229 Sunday-Thursday and $279 Friday & Saturday
Add 14% Accommodations Tax to all rates. Add $5 non-refundable transaction/reservation fee. Limit of eight people per cottage overnight, no more than 15 people allowed.
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Make your reservation online or call 843-795-4386. Reservations cannot be made through email. Advance reservations are strongly recommended and may be made up to one year prior to your arrival date. Full payment is due at the time the reservation is made. We do not offer long-term stays and have a maximum stay of 28 nights.
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Cancellations made 15 or more days in advance will incur a one-night cancellation fee. Cancellations made 14 or less days in advance will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
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Bicycle
- $15 first 24 hours ($10 each additional 24 hours)
Pedal Boat
- $4 per ½ hour + $5 deposit
- $6 per hour + $5 deposit
Single Keowee Kayak
- $3.50 per ½ hour + $5 deposit
- $5.50 per hour + $5 deposit
Double Keowee Kayak
- $4 per ½ hour + $5 deposit
- $6 per hour + $5 deposit
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Campground & Cottages
What does full hook-up include?
Each full hook-up site has a sewer connection, water spigot, and 20/30/50 amp electric connections. These sites also have a picnic table and fire ring. Wireless internet is available throughout the campground.
Is cable available in the campground or cottages?
Cable is not available. Each cottage has satellite TV, and there is satellite TV in the Activity Center for cottage and campground guests to use.
Are golf carts allowed in the park?
Golf carts are permitted at the campground and on the roadways within James Island County Park. All golf cart drivers must have a valid driver’s license and insurance. Golf carts are not permitted on park trails, paved or unpaved. Campers with golf carts are not permitted to drive their golf carts into the overflow or primitive areas.
How late can I check-in?
Check-in is anytime after 1 p.m. for campsites and anytime after 4 p.m. for cottages. The registration office closes at 8 p.m., and a ranger will be on duty all night to assist with late check-ins. There is a call box at the front of the registration building for guests to use to call the ranger.