The Backyard Cottage
Recommendations
Our Favorite Dinner Spots
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King StreetBest BBQ EVER!
No frills, order from counter, local seafood with breathtaking waterfront views.
171 locals recommend
Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdNo frills, order from counter, local seafood with breathtaking waterfront views.
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StLocals eat here, laid back, delicious food.
The Glass Onion
1219 Savannah HwySaltwater Cowboys
130 Mill StHusk
76 Queen StGillie's Seafood
Fabulous southern food and the pricing, its the best!
Swig & Swine
1217 Savannah HwyOur Favorite Breakfast/Brunch Places
Early Bird Diner
1644 Savannah HwyComfort food like only Charleston offers.
Mercantile and Mash
701 E Bay StLocated in the old cigar factory - wonderful food.
Busy, busy, busy...most times a wait after 11:30ish but worth it. Visit the Tea Garden aafterwards or before!
44 locals recommend
Stono Market and Tomato Shed Cafe
842 Main RdBusy, busy, busy...most times a wait after 11:30ish but worth it. Visit the Tea Garden aafterwards or before!
Hip, minimalist-chic coffee bar with hot and cold coffee & tea. Best coffee in Charleston, in our opinion. Window-bar seating, communal tables & WiFi.
60 locals recommend
Second State Coffee
70.5 Beaufain StHip, minimalist-chic coffee bar with hot and cold coffee & tea. Best coffee in Charleston, in our opinion. Window-bar seating, communal tables & WiFi.
Hip coffeehouse with Stumptown brews plus cold-pressed juice, beer, breakfast sandwiches and so much more.
112 locals recommend
The Daily
652 B King StHip coffeehouse with Stumptown brews plus cold-pressed juice, beer, breakfast sandwiches and so much more.
City/town information
Beach lovers visit the park or street park. Early is better, it gets packed. Towels are provided and can be found in the left side bottom drawer of the dresser.
581 locals recommend
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueBeach lovers visit the park or street park. Early is better, it gets packed. Towels are provided and can be found in the left side bottom drawer of the dresser.
Love this beach, less busy and great food places. Obstinate Daughter is locals favorite.
346 locals recommend
Sullivan's Island
Love this beach, less busy and great food places. Obstinate Daughter is locals favorite.
Neighborhoods
The West Ashley Greenway is literally a five-minute walk from the cottage. Whole Foods Market, Starbucks, Glass Onion, one of our favs (Refined-Southern soul-food eatery), Swing & Swine, are all within a short walk. A little longer walk and you’ll experience the delightful Avondale community…Pearlz Oyster Bar, Highfalutin Coffee Roasters (best banana nut bread ever…it’s from Wildflour Pastry), Verde (create your own salad in a casual space), Top Rated Charles Towne Fermentory, Triangle Char and Bar (vibrant – burgers, tacos & more), Avondale Wine & Cheese and many more. A little further out you’ll find the St. Andrews Center which houses Harris Teeter along with other merchants. A few of our favorite stops is found at the South Windermere Center…Three Little Birds Café, a cozy café with breakfast or light lunch, always a wait BUT worth it, another of our favs. TCBY (cheery chain for frozen yogurt) and Earth Fare a Health Food Store are just a few of the merchants.
Parkwood Estates
The West Ashley Greenway is literally a five-minute walk from the cottage. Whole Foods Market, Starbucks, Glass Onion, one of our favs (Refined-Southern soul-food eatery), Swing & Swine, are all within a short walk. A little longer walk and you’ll experience the delightful Avondale community…Pearlz Oyster Bar, Highfalutin Coffee Roasters (best banana nut bread ever…it’s from Wildflour Pastry), Verde (create your own salad in a casual space), Top Rated Charles Towne Fermentory, Triangle Char and Bar (vibrant – burgers, tacos & more), Avondale Wine & Cheese and many more. A little further out you’ll find the St. Andrews Center which houses Harris Teeter along with other merchants. A few of our favorite stops is found at the South Windermere Center…Three Little Birds Café, a cozy café with breakfast or light lunch, always a wait BUT worth it, another of our favs. TCBY (cheery chain for frozen yogurt) and Earth Fare a Health Food Store are just a few of the merchants.
Sightseeing
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StA little something for everyone.
Historic Walking Tour
635 King StAn introduction to Charleston.
The Citadel
171 Moultrie StIconic.
Charleston Tea Plantation
6617 Maybank HwyThe ONLY Tea Garden in North American!
Landmark defensive seawall and promenade, lined by stately antebellum homes and historical monuments.
627 locals recommend
The Battery
Landmark defensive seawall and promenade, lined by stately antebellum homes and historical monuments.
Arthur Ravenel Junior Bridge
A fabulous walking experience.
Untouched beach, simply breathtaking. It's closed on Tuesdays and better during low tide.
25 locals recommend
Botany Bay Island
Untouched beach, simply breathtaking. It's closed on Tuesdays and better during low tide.
Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area
1066 Botany Bay RdPark Fun
James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrFun!
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
99 Harry M. Hallman Jr BlvdPark fun! Park here to walk the bridge.
Brewery
Beers. Food. Rooftop. REVELRY-boisterous festivities while enjoying craft beer!
150 locals recommend
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy StBeers. Food. Rooftop. REVELRY-boisterous festivities while enjoying craft beer!
Firefly Distillery
4201 Spruill AvenueEdmund's Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King St