Palmer Home View

5 East Battery, Charleston, South Carolina 29401
 
  • Introduction

    Staircase

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    The Palmer Home carriage house was selected by the Travel Channel (Samantha Brown) as the best vacation spot in Charleston. You can still see the program some mornings between 10:00 and 12:00. Check your local listings. The Palmer Home was voted as The Home with the best Front Porch-2002, The Home with Most Historical Charm-2003 and one of the top 25 B&BS (in USA) by Arrington Publishing.

    The Palmer Home has also been featured in the February 2006 issue of Travel Leisure Magazine as one of the prominent places to stay while visiting Charleston!

    The Palmer Home was built in 1848 by John Ravenel, whose son designed the "Little David", the first semi-submersible vessel and the forerunner to the submarine.

     

    View of Charleston Harbour at sunsetThis private home is now operated by third generation owner, Francess Palmer. The house is furnished and decorated with antiques dating back two hundred years. The Palmer Home has been in operation since 1977.

      The Palmer Home has:
    • Spectacular views of Charleston Harbour
    • Center of Historic District
    • A Full Southern Buffet Breakfast Daily
    • Afternoon Wine & Cheese
    • Location, Location, Location
    • Off street parking (Plenty of..)
    • Swimming Pool
    • 4 great units
    • A separate carriage house
    Dining Room
    Breakfast Buffet is served and fresh cookies & muffins are out all day!
    Pool and Carriage House
    View of the Pool and Carriage House from the main house

    View of Charleston HarbourGuests enjoy spectacular views of Charleston Harbour

    All of the guest rooms (click here for pictures) are located on the third floor and offer spectacular views of the Charleston Harbour and historic Fort Sumter.

    Interested in a tour of the Palmer Home? Let native Charlestonian Tricia Hartley guide you through the streets of Charleston and into the Palmer Home. For more information please call 843.720.TOUR (8687)

    Please visit our Sister Inn!! Palmer's Pinckney Inn

  • Guest Comments

    Dear Francess, Mary & Kristin, I can't thank you enough for all that you did for us at The Palmer Home. Libby and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you. It was a perfect place to be while in Charleston, and we appreciate all of your efforts to make our visit so memorable. I look forward to staying at the Palmer Home in the future. Best Wishes, Governor George Pataki

    The Palmers, Thank you for allowing us to marry and stay in this beautiful Home. It's wonderful!
    The Barringers - Charlotte

    Dear Francess, Thank you for the most relaxing stay away from home my grandmother and I have ever had! Your home's beauty is only surpassed by your kindness and cheer. Thank you for providing the foundation to our best vacation. Kate Balkenohl - Morton, IL

    Dear Francess, Staying with you last week at the Palmer Home made our 1st visit to Charleston even more special than we could have imagined. We loved Charleston and the Palmer Home and are looking forward to many more visits. Your home and hospitality are endearing and our happy memories will be longlasting. Can't wait to visit again! Sincerely, Joy and David Cheek - Acworth, GA

    Dear Francess, Our weekend turned into "magic" upon entering your home. Thank you for your outstanding hospitality and kindness. Tom and Debbi Johnson - Jupiter, FL

  • Favorite Restaurants

    A full list of Restaurants in Charleston can be found at www.cuisineofcharleston.com

    We will be more than happy to make reservations for you during your stay at the Palmer Home.

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