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The Urban Oasis. Located in Charleston's Hip, Historic East End

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Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2900 sq ft

Popular amenities

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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Charleston, WV
  • Popular LocationWest Virginia State Capitol Building11 min walk
  • Popular LocationCharleston Town Center2 min drive
  • Popular LocationCharleston Coliseum & Convention Center3 min drive
  • AirportCharleston, WV (CRW-Yeager)6 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Urban Oasis. Located in Charleston's Hip, Historic East End

This is a charming, stand-alone apartment located within walking distance of the state capitol and close to all area entertainment. Private, peaceful and quiet. There is one queen-sized bed. The couch is more of a sitting, not a sleeping couch, so if there are two of you, make sure you're OK with sharing a bed.

On-street parking without parking restrictions on a quiet residential street. There is always parking available close by. The neighborhood is safe and the apartment is fifty feet off the street down a well lit paved driveway.

Enjoy a stroll through the historic east end of Charleston to the nearby Capitol with its golden dome. Walk to nearby restaurants and music venues. One mile from downtown and its variety of restaurants, entertainment venues and places of interest. Return to your own comfy, cozy and tranquil little piece of Charleston.

ASK ABOUT SECURE BIKE STORAGE.

The vast majority of the reviews are wonderful and give an unbiased perspective of this quiet hideaway in West Virginia's capitol............Well, OK .. except for the ONE that wasn't so happy and you can read it and my response ............Mea Culpa. It was my error.

Property manager

Alan

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Located in Charleston's Hip Historic East End
Located in Charleston's Hip, Historic East End Apartment
Located in Charleston's Hip, Historic East End Charleston

About the neighborhood

Charleston

Located in Charleston, this apartment is in the city center. Cabin Creek Quilts and Jefferson Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Plaza East Shopping Center and Charleston Town Center. Memorial Ice Arena and Venture Lanes are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • West Virginia State Capitol Building - 11 min walk
  • Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences - 18 min walk
  • Charleston Town Center - 2 min drive
  • Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • University of Charleston - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 4 min drive
  • Charleston, WV (CRW-Yeager) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lee Street Lounge - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tudor's Biscuit World - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chow Thai - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Urban Oasis. Located in Charleston's Hip, Historic East End pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Urban Oasis. Located in Charleston's Hip, Historic East End?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Urban Oasis. Located in Charleston's Hip, Historic East End?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Urban Oasis. Located in Charleston's Hip, Historic East End located?

Located in East End Historic District, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Kanawha Riflemens Memorial Park, West Virginia State Capitol Building, and Cultural Center. World War I Memorial Building and West Virginia State Museum are also within 15 minutes. Charleston Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P., Tempe AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location awesome neighborhood
Location was perfect, close to town and the airport. The home was very comfortable and had everything I needed for my stay. The local beer and snacks were a nice surprise. Owner is very responsive and was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon L., Salisbury, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost Heaven
Alan's place is clean and comfortable. We were there for the Vandalia festival at the Capitol and we were within walking distance. Downtown is less than 2 miles and we had great meals. We also brought the motorcycle and took a few beautiful rides in the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cyclist Oasis
Came for the US Cycling National Road Championship. Agree with every other 5 star review. The host made his secure garage available for our racing bikes, which enabled us to enjoy the whole living space without our bikes in it. I wish I’d had more time to explore the riding around Charlston, but the in-city roads were great and, for those who like a bike path, the Kanawha River has a pretty good one. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A., Iowa City

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy Property in GREAT Neighborhood
We loved this place! Full of period pieces and comfort. We came to town to just see beautiful Charleston and cycle. It is close to beautiful paths on the river and by the Capital and downtown. Lovely old houses to see, and the State Capital grounds. Apartment is carefully appointed with everything you need. Bed is comfy, tv works great, nice linens, glassware, coffeemaker. Alan and Shannon are nearby- and met us when we arrived which was great. We stored our bikes in the garage, and that was so handy. Communication was good the whole stay. Nancy abram
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Anniversary Getaway
This place was just as advertised and even better than expected! It was immaculately clean and equipped with everything we needed plus some. The vintage furniture and local decor is tastefully done and the bed is super comfortable. The host is available but we were never disturbed. We were very cozy with plenty of blankets, towels, kitchenware, etc., they even had chilled drinks and cupcakes for us with a note wishing us a happy anniversary. ☺️ It is a lovely part of town and we enjoyed exploring several of the many area attractions and restaurants recommended on a list in the entryway. We would love to stay again sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space, great location!
This place is so cute and comfortable, not to mention impeccably clean. The location was really convenient, too. Great communication with host. Couldn't have asked for better!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Clean. Great location. Friendly hosts. What definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable and Convenient
My sister and I stayed here for a weekend getaway and it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

victoria f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend trip away
The Urban Oasis was the perfect little place for us to get away for the weekend, while in town for a concert.The home had everything we needed. The host, Alan was wonderful and very helpful. Thank you for a beautiful little stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Spotlessly clean. Very private, secure, and quiet. Comfortable bed with high-quality linens. Snack basket and drinks in the fridge were a really nice touch. Nice location to stroll the Capitol complex. Enjoyed an amazing dinner at Bricks and Barrels. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob M., Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness
ALWAYS Great!
The comforts provided at this property at TOP NOTCH! Excellent communication, easy check in. Very comfortable bed with extra cozy, high quality linens. Additional touches make this our favorite place to stay when we escape for a weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charleston vacation
The apartment was perfect for 2 people and had everything we needed. It is situated in a quiet neighborhood, walking distance to the State Capital and museum. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan M., Oro Valley

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place for a downtown Charleston stay
We very much enjoyed our stay at the Urban Oasis in downtown Charleston. We arrived in threatening weather and the owner was responsive to our communication to get in a little early. The neighborhood is full of lovely old homes with lots of character. We walked to the Capitol, State Museum, GoMart Park for a Dirty Birds game and felt safe and comfortable. It was a quick drive to downtown restaurants and the Capitol Market. The home had everything we needed to make simple meals. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom nicely remodeled. We especially appreciated all the historical and tourist information in the house. There were nice little touches throughout and on street parking was easy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Good place to stay in Charleston has access to everything around it with short drives
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan D., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortabl
We liked that this place was very clean and well thought out. It was simple, not fussy and walking distance to the capitol complex. The garden was lovely. A good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

paige e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing hospitality!
Alan and Shannon were amazing hosts. Their apartment is so nicely decorated and close to downtown. I highly recommend staying here!! You will not be let down by the hospitality of these folks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitch M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Great place to stay very close to Capitol. We walked almost everywhere. Alan was very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gina W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
My daughter who is 34 and 5 months pregnant came with me to stay at Urban Oasis. When we got inside and started to unpack everything my daughter noticed a tray on the coffee table that had a lot of dead small worms or something like that. I tried to get ahold of the host and didn’t get a response. We decided since no one responded to me that we would give it a chance. We went to meet family Friday evening and came back and put leftovers in the fridge. Later when my daughter went to eat leftovers she went to take a shower and then went into the kitchen to get a water and noticed where she left the empty to go box on the counter suddenly was the empty box and counter was a a lot of black ants crawling everywhere. I took the disinfect that was under the kitchen sink and cleaned the sinks and counters. We decided not to eat in there again and saw several ants on the counter so there’s obviously an infestation inside the walls with ants. All the food we brought and put in the fridge we decided not to eat it in there and bagged it all up in the kitchen trash can. The bedding was very uncomfortable and the blankets smelled musty and made my daughter very nauseous. We are not complainers unless something is really bad to leave this kind of review. We were excited about the trip and staying there only to be disappointed when we couldn’t reach anyone about the bugs that were the biggest problem. Please clean and exterminate so this doesn’t happen to future guests. Could be much better
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob M., Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
From start to finish… excellent. This is my second time staying at this property and it did not disappoint. Everything was perfect! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C., Somerset, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway
Alan is a tremendously wonderful host. The loft is very cute and homey. Alan even remembered my wife’s birthday. Super awesome!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

McArthur D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded location
Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Little Getaway
Very nice place, nicely decorated, clean, plenty of space for 2 and bed was very comfortable. Location is a plus...convenient to everything. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carli H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
I highly recommend Alan’s place! It is such a cute apartment. It was very clean (and this is coming from a clean freak!) and had everything we needed for our stay in Charleston. If we ever come back to the area, I will definitely choose to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Y., Canfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Apartment
This is a great little apartment. It had everything I needed and the bed was so comfortable. Alan is a fantastic host. He went above
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters enjoying 60th Birthdays
We had a great time. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022