THE STUDIO LOFT
P: 843.343.6414 / E: john@jduckworth.com
1579 River Road / Johns Island, SC 29455
Basic amenities include clean bedding, fresh towels, bathroom supplies, and more. The hot water heater is very small and might run out if taking long showers. The kitchenette is at your disposal. Feel free to use our cooking ware, utensils, and appliances as needed. We have plenty of storage space for groceries. The outside grill and fire pits are also for you to enjoy. Make sure to check these important settings for maximum cold on the unit in the loft: Green light on top setting, both sides of temperature reading. If you want to disable the blue lights at night, press the far right button. There should be a remote next to the bed. Keep AC on all day to keep cool. The loft is non-smoking, if you need to smoke please do so outside and dispose of your cigarettes afterward.
PARKING
Please park your vehicle(s) on the basketball court. Also please keep the main gate closed at all times (it will auto-close behind you after you open it).
GETTING AROUND
The closest grocery store is a Food Lion that is approximately one mile away, located at the intersection of Maybank Highway and River Road. There is also a number of different shops, banks, bars, and restaurants nearby. Please let us know if you are searching for a specific type of store or restaurant and we can point you in the right direction!
Folly Beach is about 12 miles from our house, making it the closest. Sullivan’s and Kiawah are further away although usually somewhat less touristy. Charleston does have both Uber and Lyft.
INTERNET
Network: Studio-01
Password: Duckwoth1579
PETS
There is a cat (Simon,) a dog (Bella) on the property
PROJECTOR
To turn on the projector on press orange button on white remote to turn the projector on.
Use laptop to have projection show what is on the computer (Youtube, Netflix, etc.) or to stream music through stereo. Keep stereo set to AUDIO 1. Press SOURCE SEARCH on white remote (upper right) to find Computer. The password to the laptop is Jackson32772
SAFETY
A first aid kit is in the cabinet by the backdoor in the downstairs studio. A fire extinguisher is under the kitchenette sink. I rarely lock the doors as nobody has ever randomly found my driveway, however, keys are left on the kitchenette table. When you checkout, please return the key to the kitchenette table.
CHECKOUT
I kindly ask that you checkout before 11am. This will ensure that I have time to properly clean in preparation for other guests checking in. Let me know if this is going to be an issue and I will try to make arrangements that better suit your timeline. When you checkout, please leave the key on the kitchen table. Thank you! Once again, thanks for staying here. I sincerely hope you enjoy your time on Johns Island! It really is an awesome place. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need anything or have any questions. It is our goal to provide you with the best Airbnb experience possible.
Local Recommendations
RESTAURANTS
Soul/Seafood
Hannibal’s Kitchen - Humble family-owned joint known for crab rice, shark steak & other Southern seafood specialties. / $ / Downtown - limited parking
Nana’s - Colorful nook dishing up down-home grub, such as fried whiting, devil crab & pork chop sandwiches. Get this to-go and eat at Hampton Park! / $$ / Downtown - street parking
Leon’s Oyster Shop - Where all the cool kids eat their oysters and fried chicken / $$ / Downtown - has parking (check website)
Bowen’s Island - Hidden gem, this scooby-doo-esque shack serves fried seafood upstairs and fresh oysters downstairs, sit on the back porch for some pretty incredible sunsets / $$ / On the way to Folly Beach - has parking
167 Raw - Cozy, contemporary seafood eatery with a patio, serving oysters, lobster rolls, fish tacos & more. / $$$ / Downtown - street parking
The Tomato Shed - a cross between a roadside vegetable stand, home goods store, and a homestyle casual cafe. This unique spot serves organic farm to table dishes that reflect the palate and roots of the low country. Your entree comes with sides and our favorites include tomato ie (it’s unbelievably delicious) the squash casserole and the broccoli salad. Leave with a freshly baked loaf of banana bread. / $$ / Johns Island - has parking
Upscale
FIG - Elevated takes on Southern classics with seasonal ingredients served in an upscale-bistro setting. / $$$ / Downtown - street parking
The Obstinate Daughter - Southern, seafood, pasta all good! / $$ / Sullivan’s Island - small lot & street parking
Wild Olive - One of the top restaurants in Charleston and luckily it’s just minutes away! This “sophisticated but rustic Italian cuisine” is a true farm to table concept using sustainable farmed ingredients right from Johns Island. Its heralded on trip advisor and like many of the reviewers we love the calamari starter and the pappardelle with a guanciale dinner entree. If you’re in town on Tuesday it’s half price wine night! / $$ / Johns Island - has parking
The Macintosh - Creative menu items include bone marrow bread pudding at this lively farm-to-table American eatery. / $$$ / Downtown - street parking
Basic Kitchen - Hip, Contemporary. Serene, light-filled space for dishes featuring local produce & whole grains, plus Sunday brunch. / $$ / Downtown - limited parking
Asian
Kwei Fei - As close as you can get to Authentic Chinese. Connected to popular music venue, The Pour House. Go here if you like SPICE! Gluten Free options :) / $$ / James Island - lots of parking
Xiao Bao Biscuit - Love the cabbage pancake and fish curry dishes. This is a plate-sharing place! / $$ / Downtown - very limited parking
Nirlep - Feels like you’re in a NYC authentic Indian spot. The folks that own this place are sweethearts. Large portions so start small and share! / $$ / West Ashley - has parking
Tu - Indian meets city vibes. Go here on a date or night with your girlfriends. Contemporary atmosphere, pink lighting, close tables. Small shareable portions but very good / $$ / Downtown - very limited parking
Mexican / Tex-Mex
El Pincho Tacos - A new favorite, tiny place that serves up authentic tacos. $3 tacos all day on Tuesdays! If you ask for extra spice they actually deliver. They’re constantly making up new cocktails and always ask customers to try them for free. ;) Sandra, the young owner, is so sweet and cool! / $ / Downtown - has parking
Minero - Good Tex-mex place. Burrito’s are very good. Hip, brick-walled eatery offering inventive Mexican eats, house cocktails & a sizable tequila menu. / $$ / Downtown - street parking
Chico Feo - After a swim at Folly Beach, go here for a beer and some tacos or pho on their porch. Tex-mex, tree-house vibes. Service is very chill. / $ / Folly Beach - street parking
American / Pizza
D'Allesandro's - A downtown neighborhood staple. “I’ve had everything on the menu. I have also lived in NY and although this pizza is different it’s just as good in my book.” - John’s assistant, Tabby / $ / Downtown - street parking
Renzo’s - Not a typical pizza place but their personal, clam pizza is unbelievable. Go here on date or with a few friends. Feel fancy without being around the bourgeois. / $$ / Downtown - street parking
Tattooed Moose - Great for late-night craft beers and unconventional quality bar food. Love the duck fat fries and the chicken salad BLT. They have a good happy hour too which starts at 4 pm. Dog and kid friendly! / $ / Johns Island
Breakfast
Park Cafe - Bright, airy cafe serving American fare with global influences & an emphasis on local ingredients. Holy City Vintage Market shopping on Sundays / $$ / Downtown - limited parking
Daps - Contemporary, hip, interesting flavors. The breakfast curry was great. / $ / Downtown - street parking
Harold’s Cabin - Bill Murray’s new trendy spot for homegrown veggies & local meats from the breakfast & lunch menu. / $$ / Downtown - street parking
Early Bird Diner - A staple. The closest thing you’ll get to a traditional diner. Open all day and late night. Their menu has a variety of options. Their chicken and waffles with homemade honey mustard is fantastic. / $ / West Ashley - limited parking, park in chick-fil-a lot and walk over
Fat Hen - Cozy & lively cafe serving Lowcountry food with a French twist, also popular for Sunday brunch. / $$ / Johns Island - has lots of parking
Bars / Breweries
Rooftop: Revelry Brewing, The Vendue Rooftop Bar
Nice: Proof (Go on 2Nixon ramen nights! Also, if you like boiled peanuts try their ‘knuckleball’ drink), Gin Joint, Edmund’s Oast & Edmund’s Oast Exchange
Casual/Outdoor: Low Tide Brewing, Frothy Beard Brewing
Good Grunge: Moe’s Crosstown Tavern, Royal American (also a music venue), Palace Hotel
Trips: Deep Water Vineyards - Charelston’s only vineyard and winery is located on picturesque Wadmalaw Island. Besides wine tastings and tours they host special events like the grape stomp festival featuring food trucks, live bands, and local vendors. Check their calendar for upcoming events. While on Wadmalaw Island take a tour of the Tea Plantation and the Firefly Distillery!
Coffee / Pastries
Kudu Coffee - courtyard & craft beers / $ / Downtown - street parking
WildFlour Pastry - try their cinnamon buns and/or doughnut muffins! / $ / West Ashley - has parking
The Harbinger - Hip, cottage-y vibes, healthy options / $ / Downtown - street parking
BKeDSHop - the best donuts, also have vegan options / $ / Downtown - has parallel parking in front of it
Local, Cool Spots
Morris Island Lighthouse Beach - Public yet private beach, park and walk to the beach that looks out to the lighthouse, dolphins have been seen here very close to shore
Hampton Park - One of the best parks in Downtown Charleston, a local’s park
Bee City Zoo - A bit of a drive but worth it, this is such a unique zoo and honey harvesting/educating center, check the times and call before you drive there!
Unitarian Church Graveyard - A beautifully overgrown graveyard, makes for a great place to walk through with a coffee downtown, find its alley off King Street
The Alley - A bowling alley bar downtown with arcade games, try one of their trivia nights!
Tourism (but the good stuff)
Battery Park - A Charleston staple but go at sunset on a harvest moon!
Ravenel Bridge or “Cooper River Bridge” - Take a walk or jog across the bridge, nice to do first thing in the morning
Charleston Haunted Jail Tour - One of the better tours, fun as a date idea especially near Halloween
Mepkin Abbey - Take a day visit to the local monastery where monks garden and meditate along the river, very beautiful regardless of religious belief
Angel Oak - Visitors snap photos of the legendary Angel Oak Tree, which is over 60 ft. tall with a wide canopy. Its size is unreal, a sight to see in person!
SC Aquarium - Visit the aquarium and its sea turtle care center, check their website for great events
Galleries
Gibbes Museum, Halsey Institute, Miller Gallery, The Vendue, Redux Contemporary Art Center, Principle Gallery, City Gallery, Robert Lange Studios
Activities
Coastal Climbing rock climbing, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Farmer’s Markets (click here for the farmer’s market location schedule), County Parks & Dog Parks, Terrace Movie Theater, Theater 99 comedy club, Pure Theater performing arts center, Charleston Music Hall, Gaillard Theater, Sottile Theater
Check out more at
https://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/
If you have any specific questions about things to do while visiting please don’t hesitate to reach out!