It's like renting a BEAUTIFUL apartment for two days. The three apartments are connected to the main house, but all have their own doors to the outside. You can expect complete autonomy during your stay, although the inn keeper will swoop in during the daytime to clean up and refresh the breakfast supplies. The house itself is on Tradd Street, in the middle of the old old neighborhood that you were going to be walking around anyway. I felt badly for the folks staying up Market or Broad: the hubbub is nice but these sleepy streets of ancient houses are Charleston's soul. Breakfast is an ample pre-fabricated affair, laid out the night before in the apartment's kitchen. There were bagels, breads, and English muffins wrapped in plastic and ready for toasting, along with milk, orange juice, cereal, coffee, tea, etc. It was simple, but all the essentials are there and would continue to be there no matter how late we slept in. Some people may expect a bed and breakfast to provide a full spread served hot with the inn keeper bustling attentively, but I think that the convenience and privacy were a welcome trade. The room itself was all we could have wanted. We stayed in the "back garden" room, which is smaller than the carriage house and larger than the "front garden" room. I uploaded a few representative pictures: the general theme is old-fashioned (in the good way: colonial, not 70s) and comfortable. If you are the type of person who is excited to stay in an old Charleston neighborhood I can guarantee that you will like this room. read more

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It's like renting an apartment for two days. How you feel about Lavender & Lace B&B will largely depend on your expectations. If you choose a B&B for attentive hospitality and to feel like you're part of a home, you may be disappointed. If you're just looking for a well-appointed, nicely-located crash pad with the amenities of home, you'll be satisfied. We booked the "carriage house," ($170) which is actually a maid's quarters behind the main home. It's completely separated from the main home, and functions as a self-contained apartment. The two-story building includes a small kitchen and living room downstairs and a bedroom with a bathroom upstairs. An aside: the bed is incredibly comfortable for a guest room. We saw the inn keeper at check-in, when she gave us a brief overview of the apartment and the city. She seemed rushed, but she did give us a thorough overview of local attractions and several restaurant suggestions that proved useful. It's clear she knows the city. But after the initial introduction, we saw her only fleetingly as she was getting into her car. Breakfasts are served here differently than they are in most other B&Bs. The innkeeper outfits the kitchen with breakfast essentials (cereal, milk, coffee, English muffins, fruit, and juice) as well as some home baked goods (brownies and pumpkin bread when we were there.) This system has some advantages: we took breakfast when we wanted it, and we were free to snack on the brownies during the evening. But for all its convenience and efficiency, the pre-prepared method felt a little cold. I missed the warm breakfast and the interaction with the B&B host. (My partner, on the other hand, was not bothered.) Lavender and Lace has a lot going for it. The location is pretty wonderful - away from traffic and well within the historic district. We could easily walk to shops, restaurants, and the sea/bay. Rooms also come with a parking spot, which is a major plus in this neighborhood of narrow streets and limited on-street parking. The innkeeper also provides bikes for guest use, so we spent many hours tooling around the city at our leisure. The basics are also well covered. The room includes wifi, telephone, and cable television. There are some books, but no board games. (Sniff.) The neighborhood is quiet, and we didn't have much problem going to sleep. The flat roof (or maybe the attic) is home to a critter (squirrel or mouse, maybe?), which caused some scampering noise at night. It didn't bother me, but my easily-distracted partner lost some sleep over it. Other things you should know: the innkeeper doesn't accept credit cards - cash and check only. Additionally, she is *extremely* reluctant to accept bedandbreakfast.com gift cards, even though her website indicates she does. read more

This was the perfect setting for our weekend in Charleston. Located amongst the gorgeous historic district homes south of Broad, L&L is in an ideal location. We stayed in the front garden room, which is actually a suite of a bedroom, bathroom, living room, dining area and kitchen. The suite comes with a washer/dryer and fully functioning kitchen. The suite is stocked with board games, magazines, books, and food. Breakfast is provided in the suite the night before and was not only delicious, but way more than we could eat! We had: egg casseroles, biscuits with fruit compote, fresh fruit, bagels, english muffins, jam, orange juice, milk, muffins, and yogurt. Also- a dessert each afternoon of brownies and mint cookies. Judy took the time to sit and give us all the information about the area and point out things we should see and places we should eat. We would recommend and stay here again. read more

This romantically quaint B & B was the perfect setting for our engagement. It's private balcony over looking the fountain was so serene and intimate. It was like living in another time. I loved the southern charm this B & B had. We plan on returning on our anniversary. The best getaway of getaways for us. read more

What a gem! We felt so fortunate to have stumbled upon L & L. We parked our car on Friday when we arrived and did not get back in it until Monday when we had a surprise beach day. "South of Broad," we took advantage of the location and the bikes provided to take in all that Charleston has to offer. We stayed in the back garden room which was cozy, comfortable and well appointed. Homemade breakfast provided allowed us to eat at our leisure, there was plenty of delicious breakfast and snacks. Judy clearly knows Charleston as all of her suggestions were spot on, from tours to restaurants. She was available and attentive without being overbearing or invasive. Will absolutely stay here again and will share the secret with friends. Russ and Gwen M. Southington, CT read more

This beautiful and newly renovated bed-and-breakfast is located in Charleston's historic district, close to the battery and all of historic Charleston. As for price considering all you get, the place is a bargain. As you can see from the photos the place is well appointed quite cute and very clean. The proprietress, Judy, is very knowledgeable in her city and very willing to help you out with directions and shortcuts to make the most of your time in this beautiful historic city. As I said the suite is well appointed with a full kitchen, linens washer/dryer and even first aid supplies. Daily Judy brings you a breakfast to heat up along with some treats ( hold out for the brownies). This is an innovative and great idea because it allows you to eat breakfast on your schedule and in your pajamas if you so wish. The breakfasts are quite yummy and change daily. They can be pancakes, quiche, or any kind of yummy thing. Judy will be responsive to dietary needs. The only thing that could improve our experience was more brownies! read more

Lavender & Lace - The living room from the front garden suite at Lavender and Lace B/B. Quite nice! - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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A terrific b & b, and my boyfriend concurs--the best place we've stayed in a long time. The trip to Charleston came about on the fly: a girl (his daughter) getting married in Charlotte; funky wedding with more in-laws than you can shake a stick at; gay "significant other" on the sidelines trying to hold his liquor, etc. (You know the drill.) Anyway, we needed some "us" time and we thought, what the hell? Let's go to Charleston. It turned out to be a cute town with lots of old houses, big, pretty trees and bushes. The air seemed very clean, and one could easily navigate the streets on bikes. Ultra cute dogs and one cat on a leash, walking down every sidewalk. Friendly people who actually never seem to tire of saying hello to tourists. If you go in the spring/summer, you will be intoxicated by the smell of jasmine. Now, for the actual place: Lavender and Lace is a GORGEOUS B&B! Located in the historic district, yet a short walk from all the delightful Charleston restaurants and other attractions. There are only three units, and we stayed in the Carriage House, which we highly recommend. A luscious big bed in the upstairs bedroom for snuggling with your sweetie, a downstairs sitting room, and kitchen amply supplied with fruits and baked goods by Judy, the very obliging proprietress. A washer and drier are included. She also supplies bicycles for tooling around Charleston, and these are an excellent way to see the historic district and the rest of the town. There is a very private second-floor balcony which overlooks the lush gardens-- a perfect place to enjoy your breakfast. The stairs between the living room and the bedroom are somewhat narrow and steep, so they might be a challenge for the infirm elderly or the disabled, but there are simply no other negatives to this fine accommodation! read more

Judy greeted us when we arrived in stormy, cool weather in March and made us feel welcome right away. The Back Garden Room felt just like home and is so large you are able to walk around, unlike a hotel room. The bed was very comfortable, and both my husband and I slept soundly and peacefully, not an easy feat when we travel. The little kitchenette provided us with everything we needed, and the breakfast food of fruits, yoghurt, cereal, and baked goodies started us off for the day. We ate a lovely dinner at S.N.O.B. (Slightly North of Broad). My husband's smoked oyster soup and filet were out of this world; my smoked salmon and quail were normal. For lunch at Poogan's Porch, my shrimp and grits were outstanding, while my husband's burger, she-crab soup, and fried green tomatoes were average. Nothing was bad at either one. Since we were there for only two nights, Judy's guidance was gratefully appreciated. We visited the Nathaniel Russell House and Aiken-Rhett House, both well worth the visit. The Exchange was very interesting, too. Sponsored by The Historical Society of Charleston, The Church Street Tour was unique - we toured a number of private homes and churches. On our way out of town, we visited Middleton Place Plantation and enjoyed our walk around the grounds and gardens, blooming with azaleas and camellias. Although the rainy, cold weather could have made for a bad trip, it did nothing but make us appreciate all Charleston has to offer, and we can't wait to go back to do some of things we missed and stay at Lavender and Lace again. read more

Perfect B and B on one of the best streets in Charleston. Hostess Judy is gracious and generous with her time, her suggestions, and her most delicious breakfast treats which we looked forward to daily. The garden room was a fabulous oasis and perfectly situated to see all of Charleston's sights. read more

Picked this B&B because of ratings on B&B.com and Trip Advisor and loved it. You couldn't ask for a better location and the inkeeper, who spent a good hour going over all the in's and out's of the area, was right on with her suggestions. Our room, Front Garden, was huge and very comfortable. There wasn't anything more we could have asked for. We loved coming "home" every night to see what new goodies had been left in our room! We will be back!!! read more