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By Boat Only... The Smiley Face House

By Boat Only... The Smiley Face House

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Smiley Face House 
20'x20' covered dock
28' x 20' floating dock with kayak ramp
Smiley Face House with front covered deck
140' dock walkway with rail
large grass front lawn
Smiley Face House with full rap around deck

Overview of By Boat Only... The Smiley Face House

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Water viewWater viewWater view

Explore the area

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Goat Island, SC
  • Popular LocationIsle of Palms Marina11 min walk
  • Popular LocationFront Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWild Dunes Resort Golf Course11 min drive
  • AirportCharleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Out side shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

By Boat Only... The Smiley Face House

Goat Island is unique! Arriving by your own Private Boat, this is where the fun begins...... You can paint your own individual theme for your stay on the back of the Smiley Face, a game of Ping Pong on the front porch, laying in hammocks, fishing the back side of the island on Gray Bay, kayaking the ICW, swimming off the dock, and exploring Buccaneer Road.
Enjoy beautiful sun sets and rises. Cook local oysters under the stars while sitting around a roaring fire, or bask in the sun for hours on your own private dock while your fishing and crabbing lines are out catching fresh seafood for dinner. The Smiley Face House can offer you all of this and more for year round fun and relaxation.
The house has a complete wrap around deck so there is always shade or sun shine somewhere.
This home features two bedrooms. One bedroom has a king size bed and one bedroom has a queen size bed with one set of bunk beds, sleeping a total of six people. Home includes a fully equipped kitchen with several new appliances, 44" flat screen with complete direct tv, gas and charcoal grill, 4 kayaks 2 double and 2 single, dock, ping pong table, giant jinga, hook and hoop, games, and linens. There is an additional apartment available for rent that sleeps 2 people. It has 1 king size bed...Adults only...Please remember this is an island you can only get to by boat. If you do not have a boat we will be happy to provide a ride to and from the Island for check in and check out. If this is needed you must inform the owner when booking..

Property manager

Jimmy Small
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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES OR LARGE GROUPS

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
I do not allow more than 6 people to be at the house. If you are renting the apt. also then there can be 8. No large groups or parties
This house is in a neighborhood. There can be no loud noise after 10 pm on week nights and 11pm on weekends

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES OR LARGE GROUPS
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number listing #562967 Zoning Permit # ZSTR-12-22-00609 Business license #LIC-1-21-239638

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Isle of Palms

Located in Isle of Palms, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Front Beach and Isle of Palms Beach, while Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Credit One Stadium, and consider making time for South Carolina Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Goat Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Charleston Fishfinder Charters - 7 min walk
  • Isle of Palms Marina - 11 min walk
  • Front Beach - 5 min drive
  • Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course - 11 min drive
  • Isle of Palms Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 50 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coconut Joe's - 6 min drive
  • Windjammer - 6 min drive
  • Acme Cantina - 6 min drive
  • Luke 'n Ollie's Pizzeria - 6 min drive
  • Lawrence’s Seafood Company - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is By Boat Only... The Smiley Face House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at By Boat Only... The Smiley Face House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By Boat Only... The Smiley Face House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is By Boat Only... The Smiley Face House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Charleston Fishfinder Charters and Isle of Palms Marina. Front Beach and Isle of Palms Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trey Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation!
Amazing house, great location, fantastic amenities, awesome host!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time on Goat Island
Great weekend at the smiley house. Jimmy was a very kind and helpfully host. Would recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House and Owner
Jimmy was super helpful with tides, boat ramp access tips, and general amenities. House was super clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Birthday Surprise!
I was looking for a unique place to surprise my daughter for her 20th birthday. I came across the "Smiley Face House" and it was perfect! :) She was totally surprised and loved every minute of it! The house is spacious and well organized, very comfortable with lots of windows for the beautiful views! The sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking! There is a patch of woods behind the house where we had a bonfire and celebrated her birthday while the beautiful sunset over the beach was in the background. So much can be said about this awesome visit! Our host Jimmy was very thoughtful and extremely helpful in getting us anything we could possibly need and much more. It was just a super-fantastic experience and we will be back hopefully in the summer :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boatin’and goatin’
This was just a wonderful stay in a clean, well maintained and beautiful setting. I will be making a return trip with wife and kids I liked it so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jimmy Small

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I have owned on Goat Island since the 1950's and love to share our beautiful island. I live next door so in case you need anything just ask.

What makes this property unique

The entire house runs off of rain water collected in cisterns and runs through an elaborate filtration system made up of charcoal filters and uv lights...
There is not an endless supply of water so I ask guest to please conserve.
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