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Phoebe Pember House

26 Society Street
Charleston, SC 29401-1532

(843)722-4186
 
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Circa 1807. Acclaimed in Charleston as one of the most unique heritage properties in town, and located in the Historic District, East Bay is a Single House with a carriage house in the Federal style. Two large piazzas overlook the walled garden and the harbor. Phoebe Pember, Civil War heroine, was born here. Spacious guest rooms are filled with original art, antiques and fine fabrics. Some rooms offer canopied beds while others have a fully draped poster bed. Breakfast is provided on a silver tray that may be enjoyed in the guest rooms, the dining room or on the piazza.

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Rates

$125 to $215

Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Visa and Personal Checks.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast

Events Hosted

  • Reunions
  • Seminars
  • Meetings
  • Weddings
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Small Events
  • Holistic Seminars

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Continental Plus Breakfast
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant off Premises

Other Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Beaches
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Sports Events, Major, College
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports
  • Restaurants

Innkeeper(s)

Carolyn Rivers

Rooms

This property has 6 total guest accommodations with private bath, 6 with fireplaces, 1 suite, 1 guest house and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include King, Queen and Twin.

Amenities In Room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable TV
  • Reading Lamps
  • CD Player
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Central Air
  • Clock Radio
  • Telephone
  • Coffeemaker
  • Television
  • Turn-Down Service
  • Desk
  • Voice Mail
  • Fireplace
  • Jacuzzi Bath In One Room

Amenities On Site

  • Copy Machine
  • Phone
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Limited Handicap Access
  • Television
  • VCR
  • Meditation Gardens
  • Yoga Center
  • Arbor
  • Piazzas
  • Balconies

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Location: City/Urban and Charleston Historic District.


Romantic Interest

Silver tray breakfast service.

Historic Interest

1807 construction, with original hand carved, gouged woodwork, and fireplaces with Egyptian marble (not available after 1807) mantles dress the rooms. The Blue Room is virtually unchanged from 200 years ago. Other rooms still have original fireplaces. Phoebe Pember (Charleston's favorite daughter) was born on the third floor of the main house.

Historic Awards:

  • State Register (Granted)
  • Local Register (Granted)
  • City Historical Site (Granted)

Historic Memberships:

  • State Historical Society
  • Local Historical Society
  • City Historical Society
  • Preservation Society Highest Level Rating

Historic sites nearby:

Customs House and Exchange House (1 mile)

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About Our Rooms

Coach House Queen

Coach House QueenThe Coach House Queen guest room has wonderful ambience created by a cathedral ceiling with the original 200 year-old exposed beams and a fireplace. This roomfeatures a private shower/tub combination in the bathroom and overlooks our walled garden area and arbor.

 

Coach House King

The Coach House King guest room is a bright cheery room with a small in-room sitting area and decorative fireplace. A private bath with shower this room overlooks our walled garden area and arbor.

 

Junior Suite

The Junior Suite in the Coach house features a very comfortable Murphy bed that allows the room to be a spacious living area by day and a romantic bedroom by night, so that it is practically like having two rooms. The room also features a private bath with Jacuzzi jets, armoire with television, closet and is on the first floor of our property, accessed by its own entrance through a walled garden.

 

Carriage House King

Carriage House KingThe Carriage House King room is a premier accommodation. It has wonderful ambience, featuring a cathedral ceiling, fireplace, designer fabrics and a small Juliet balcony overlooking our private walled garden with a fountain. The bath is especially attractive with hand-painted Italian tile and a double shower. This room also shares a common living/dining and kitchen area on the downstairs of the carriage house with the Queen bedroom.

 

Carriage House Queen

Carriage House QueenThe Carriage House Queen guest room has a modern bathroom, large walk-in closet and a small in-room sitting area to enhance your comfort. This room also shares a common living/dining and kitchen in the downstairs of the carriage house with the King bedroom.

 

Blue Room

Blue RoomThe Blue Room is a premier accommodation. The room is relatively unchanged since the house was built in 1807, except for the addition of a bathroom and modern conveniences. Decorated in beautiful blues and whites, this guest room features an antique Queen-size canopy bed and a comfortable sitting area around the fireplace.

 

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:Two night stay minimum on weekends, some weekday one night stays available
Cancellation:14 days before arrival, or one night charge if we can not re-rent room
Smoking:Limited.

Publicity and Reviews

Victoria Magazine, Charleston's City Paper, Skirt Magazine.

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