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The Cottages On Charleston Harbor
4.7 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina · 0.6 mi to the beach
Waterfront cottages with full kitchens, plus an outdoor pool, a hot tub & free snacks.
Plan your tour
- Setting waterfront venue, 0.6 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Private beach a private stretch of sand comes up here — no public permit, no onlookers wandering through your vows
- Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
- Phone +1 843-849-2300
- Website thecottagesoncharlestonharbor.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“Great views of the water, sunsets, wonderful staff and so close to the historical district of Charleston.”
What couples highlight
“The venue is gorgeous – you have views of both the marsh and harbor, and sometimes have a small beach when the tide is out!”
From the reviews
We had actually never even heard of this as a Charleston wedding venue until our clients Eli and Patrick had their wedding here. We were the photographers and were blown away by this gorgeous property.
We stayed at the Cottages for our intimate wedding ceremony and dinner and don’t regret a thing! The venue is gorgeous – you have views of both the marsh and harbor, and sometimes have a small beach when the tide is out!
We stayed in Cottage Number 7 [aka Gentle Summer Rain] for a week last month (July 2022) visiting from Cambridge, MA. It was delightful, restful, and comfortable and we felt well-taken care of. Lisa, the Manager, and her staff were wonderful- warm, helpful, attentive. Our cottage was a gem!
We had the most wonderful stay at The Cottages. The Cottage was so very welcoming and clean. The attention to detail was apparent, nothing was forgotten. The kitchen was very well equipped. The view from the back porch/veranda was exquisite. A short walk to the water taxi on Saturday, lots on the doorstep.
Getting married at The Cottages On Charleston Harbor
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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