Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site, but it is limited and subject to a surcharge of USD 16.00 per night. The parking is uncovered, and reservations are not required.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the property, with a maximum fee of USD 50 per pet, per night, and a total maximum of USD 250 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges could apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property does not have wheelchair accessibility and features upper floors accessible only by stairs. There are no specific accessibility features mentioned for public areas or rooms.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Charleston, just steps from the College of Charleston and a 9-minute walk from the Port of Charleston. It is 0.6 miles from Charleston City Market and 0.7 miles from the South Carolina Aquarium.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but they may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Barksdale House Inn - Cozy Bed & Breakfast in Charleston

Average nightly price at Barksdale House Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
March	$245
April	$241
May	$253
August	$195
September	$213

What guests think

At Barksdale House Inn, travellers consistently praise the warm, welcoming staff, walkable central location near King Street, and the made to order breakfast, while enjoying the historic charm and character that give this inn a distinctive, homelike feel.

Rooms are frequently described as spacious and comfortable. Common drawbacks include dated or worn bathrooms and fixtures, some noise in this old house, no elevator, occasional Wi‑Fi or TV issues, and onsite parking that can be tight or tricky. Many appreciate the complimentary snacks and afternoon tea or wine. Expect a walkable stay with personable service and a few quirks.

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Facilities

Onsite parking behind the inn is available but can be tight or tricky to access, and there is no elevator. Guests also mention a pleasant courtyard and appreciate all‑day coffee, snacks, and afternoon tea or wine.

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Douglas

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed the historical feel of the hotel. Breakfasts were really good, too, and we appreciated the tea and snacks that were available all the time. The parking lot was not easy to find and there was no place to temporarily stop the car and look for it.

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Shawn

Mar 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Incredibly friendly staff. We were on the 3rd floor and there was a keirig in the hallway. Very convenient in the early morning. Breakfast was made to order. Snacks available all day😁

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Janet

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

For a 200 year old property it was a fantastic comfortable stay. Be prepared for no closets (at least in our room). Bed was extremely comfortable. Our room was on the street during the week so it wasn’t too loud. Sit down breakfast, snacks, ice water, coffee and tea available all day. Sodas are $1. Wine from 2-4. Lovely people, great service. Excellent location right off King St and about 10 minute walk from the Charleston marketplace. Parking is free in the back.

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Morgan

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfect stay! Home away from home! Breakfast was great the homemade snacks were delicious. Loved that everything we wanted to do was within walking distance. Staff was nice.

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Gretchen

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a lovely old historic home that has been converted into a B&B type place. The Breakfast is great! Made to order! And you get a lot of personal touches staying here (the women who run the place remember you, etc.) It is in a great location - easily walkable to main sights, restaurants, etc. But it is on a side street so it is quieter than being on a main street which is very nice. Plus there is parking in the back of the Inn which is convenient. Really enjoyed my stay & I would stay here again!

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Leah

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff, lovely room and common areas. Breakfast was delicious and made to order. One block off King St. for shopping, and conveniently located to College of Charleston, the market and the riverfront. We walked everywhere! If there was a negative it would be that there is a large parking lot behind the property. Overall, an excellent value and stay!

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Kathleen

Nov 16, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place! The only thing is that there isn’t someone available 24/7 on site, no elevator for getting luggage up to rooms on the third floor and also a evening hour happy/snack time would be great for a place like this. However the cleanliness, comfort and amenities available were amazing for the price. Also great location for walking. Will definitely be back.

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Karen

May 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely period house with lots of individual furniture. Staff were really friendly and breakfast was made to order, with a decent choice! At 2-4 pm extra snacks and drinks were available during afternoon respite! Lovely courtyard oasis available for breakfast!

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Kelly

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a charming place to stay in the historic Charleston district. So close to the tour locations and water for the sunset cruise. Amazing friendly staff and the breakfast was AMAZING! Such a wonderful place. No elevator, so you need to carry your luggage up the stairways.

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Robert

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A little different from most bed and breakfast inns we’ve stayed at in the past. The facility is primarily beds and baths, more like a hotel. Common areas, of which there are several, are for dining. One is outdoors in a lovely courtyard. We didn’t meet the owners, just staff members who were running the place. Room was great. Breakfast was good, too. Guests order from a menu so there are a variety of choices. Only negative was being charged to park in the facility’s parking area each night of our stay. Seems that could easily be a free courtesy to guests.

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Cleanliness

Most guests find the inn clean, but several note worn bathrooms, peeling wallpaper, damp or musty smells, and carpets that could use deep cleaning.

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Dimitra

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a wonderful stay at the Barksdale! The staff was so nice and we really enjoyed the breakfast and snacks. The only downside was how damp the property felt. The dampness made the room smell.

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David

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful old building, in great shape. Very clean.

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Adam

Nov 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and quiet

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Ellie

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice BnB within walking distance to dining, shopping and many attractions. Staff were friendly and helpful. Good hot breakfast offered and snacks available throughout the day. Room was clean, nicely furnished, but bathroom needs updating.

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Robert

Mar 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We thought the overall cleanliness of the hotel was great

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MARK

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice clean rooms. Nice to have home cooked breakfast.

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Carolina

Mar 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The place has an excellent location. It is quiet. Staff is friendly, floor squeaks but it’s expected the carpet to the stairs at the back house could use a deep clean

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Cheryl

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was pleasant and accommodating. The breakfast was good. The property needed updating. Dirty carpets everywhere and a fresh coat of paint would help on interior walls.

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Deborah

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location, clean room, warm and welcoming staff

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Jonathan

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was lovely from the outside and inside. A traditional period house. The staff were very good and welcoming. The issue we had was with our room. None of the windows could open and there was a weird sour smell. The room was clean enough apart from the bathroom and toilet room which were in need of refurbishment. Wallpaper falling down, look to be mould on the roof, the toilet seat was peeling and taps damaged and worn down. You did not want to go in there! It was very disappointing as the main room and rest of the hotel was fine. Breakfast was very good. Good car parking outback

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable with historic decor, though amenities can feel dated. Reported drawbacks include thin walls and some street or lot noise, small or fuzzy TVs, and occasional A/C or Wi‑Fi issues.

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Lise

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful B&B very well located, walking distance of everything. Smiling staff. Very good breakfast, you can eat light or have a big meal with full of proteins. Just be aware that walls are thin since this is an old house and you can clearly hear people. Guests should be reminded to be quiet when walking in front of rooms especially when late or very early.

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joseph

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

They need to improve the Internet, and the TV's

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Michael

Jul 4, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall a pretty nice place, the staff was very friendly and helpful and the property was in a perfect location for what we were doing. Was a little disappointed with having to pay for parking but that is a minor complaint. We were able to walk pretty much anywhere we wanted to go on this trip, Rainbow Row, French Quarter and other sites were only a short walk as were a ton of restaurants and shopping. My only real complaint would be that we were on the second floor of the carriage house and the air conditioning was a little weak but adequate I suppose, to be fair it was very hot and humid outside. Overall it was a very enjoyable stay and we will definitely be returning.

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John

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Check in was easy. The room was massive. They would service the room if requested. Safe, off street private parking. Breakfast was made to order off a full menu and even placed in a box to go or take to your room. This is the best deal for a hotel room on the entire peninsula!

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liz

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was perfect! A few steps away from King Street and walkable to most landmarks that we wanted to see. Safe a nice neighborhood with lots of shops and places to eat. The Inn itself, was charming and comfortable. Awesome hospitality and staff. Great free breakfast and afternoon snacks. The room was a bit small, but comfortable. It is an old house, so expect a bit of sounds...creaky floors, crying baby, barking dog and a few voices. Nothing that interrupted our stay though. Loved everything about it! If you are looking for modern or state of the art facilities then this is not the place for you. For us, we enjoyed the charm, history, home feel that this place provided.

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Alma L

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was friendly and the breakfasts were very tasty. There is not a lot of room in the bathroom for toiletries and such, just a small shelf that had the towels on it. The room was clean and well kept. The room we were in was right next to a parking lot that was a bit noisy at times. I missed having 24 hour access to ice. It was only available from 7-7 and had to ask the staff for it.

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Janine

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Our stay was amazing. Located right between Meeting Street and King Street - close to shops, restaurants and Charleston sites and attractions. The house is very rustic amd wonderfully decorated. Our room was clean and spacious. The staff were very friendly and their breakfast menu (being "continental" and all) was amazing. I wouldnt call it a continental breakfast at all as you could get anything from grits to belgian waffles, including avacado toast. We would definitely stay at Barksdale again.

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Linda

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We so enjoyed our stay! The room was spacious and the breakfast was excellent with choices and even gluten free options. We would highly recommend staying here!

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Teresa

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The accommodations were mediocre. The breakfast was most disappointing. It was a small menu that did not change, offering an egg breakfast, waffles and breakfast sandwich. We could hear the occupants above us walking around all night.

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James

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was nice but the TV was fuzzy and small

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Service

Service is a standout, with consistently friendly, welcoming, and accommodating staff and easy check‑in. A few reviews mention no on‑site staff late in the evening.

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paula

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

What a great place to stay and feel part of the family. MRS P. Will take you under her wing and nothing is too much. Breakfast is great & on tap drinks and snacks.

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Mashell

Dec 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Everyone on staff was great. We really appreciate the warm and welcoming interactions.

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Wayne

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Just a block off of King Street shopping and a 10 minute walk to Market Street. Staff was friendly and helpful. Very tight parking in the back for $28.50. I only have 2 gripes. 1 - there is no staff on site after 7pm although they do have an emergency number; I would have liked to get some ice in the evening for my room but the ice machine is in the staff only area and I didn't feel that warranted a call to the emergency number. My only other gripe would be that you can hear all the noise from the street during evening hours, which is to be expected and I felt like you had to walk on egg shells in the evening as other than the noise from outside the place was dead silent. Room was clean

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Colette

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Barksdale House Inn was amazing. The location was perfect, within walking distance of all the sights. The staff was professional and warm and welcoming. Breakfast was always served with a smile and the food was delicious every time. We will highly recommend to friends and family!!

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Robert

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location...wonderful staff...very good made to order breakfast...comfy beds. Note the hotel is locked and not staffed after 7:00pm so late arrival must be prearranged.

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Tim B.

Oct 7, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

We loved our stay at Barksdale House. The breakfasts were amazing! Can’t say enough good things about the staff. So accommodating, friendly, and helpful. Huge thanks to Katie and Brenda. Brenda went above and beyond and we are so appreciative and grateful to her. Tim and Lori

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cynthia

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is perfect, in the heart of the historic district. We were able to walk everywhere. The staff were friendly and treated us like family. Staying here, felt like home. Aleeyah was especially kind and helpful, answering an array of questions at all hours of the day. We will definitely be back!!

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Sherry

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent place to stay! Manager and staff were super friendly and room was clean and comfortable. Very close to shopping and restaurants so was able to walk to most places. Will definitely stay again and highly recommend!

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Wendy

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Southern hospitality at its finest. I have been to Charleston several times and never knew this house was here. This was by far the nicest bunch of ladies who went of there way to make sure everyone is comfortable.

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susan

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

overall experience was great. We were able to leave our bags there and go out and explore. check-in process was very easy. breakfast in the morning was excellent. Loved the feel of the place and it was in a great location.

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Location

Central, a block or so from King Street, and walkable to restaurants, shops, and historic sights. Several reviews note it sits on a quieter side street compared with the main drag.

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Qi

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very good location, close to College of Charleston, King shopping street, city market and many restaurants. Walkable distance to many attractions. Service is great, all the staff there are super friendly and welcoming. Order to cook breakfast and afternoon tea time is a highlight. Will definitely recommend to friends and come back again.

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Leonid

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An excellent location, great breakfast, an attentive very friendly staff. Beautiful interior, very good amenities, parking at the premises.

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John

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I liked that the location was far enough off the "main drag" so that it wasn't noisy at night, but closed enough to walk to everything I needed.

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Colleen

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfect location for our first trip to Charleston. Walking distance to everything we wanted to do. Staff was so very pleasant

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Howard

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable and convenient to the historic direct.

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liz

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was perfect! A few steps away from King Street and walkable to most landmarks that we wanted to see. Safe a nice neighborhood with lots of shops and places to eat. The Inn itself, was charming and comfortable. Awesome hospitality and staff. Great free breakfast and afternoon snacks. The room was a bit small, but comfortable. It is an old house, so expect a bit of sounds...creaky floors, crying baby, barking dog and a few voices. Nothing that interrupted our stay though. Loved everything about it! If you are looking for modern or state of the art facilities then this is not the place for you. For us, we enjoyed the charm, history, home feel that this place provided.

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MICHAEL

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property from 1778! Breakfast was great as was the staff and the room Great location 1/2 block from all the shopping and restaurants on King St and an easy walk to the other restaurant area by Market St

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Janine

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Our stay was amazing. Located right between Meeting Street and King Street - close to shops, restaurants and Charleston sites and attractions. The house is very rustic amd wonderfully decorated. Our room was clean and spacious. The staff were very friendly and their breakfast menu (being "continental" and all) was amazing. I wouldnt call it a continental breakfast at all as you could get anything from grits to belgian waffles, including avacado toast. We would definitely stay at Barksdale again.

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Jennifer

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We were there for a wedding and wanted to stay in an inn. The Barksdale exceeded our expectations. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. The breakfasts and afternoon tea (or wine!) was lovely. Our room was comfortable and charming. The location was great - right between Market and King streets, walkable to everywhere. We highly recommend The Barksdale!

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Joyce

May 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location to tour Charleston. Free city bus stop nearby but walkable to area restaurants and historic attractions as well. The included breakfast was wonderful with many choices freshly prepared. We loved this historic home.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised as made to order with multiple choices; snacks and an afternoon tea or wine hour are popular extras. A few guests thought the menu was basic or expected more homemade items.

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Maureen

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and comfortable. Good location for walking in Charleston. Enjoyed the made-to-order breakfasts and the snacks that were available throughout our stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

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Grzegorz

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in the French quarter. Walking distance to most attractions. Breakfast from boxed items. No thrills, but good. Fruits, snacks, water and coffee available all the time. It's an old building, which fits in the atmosphere of the area.

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Ross

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Service was impeccable. Very friendly and attention to detail. Located by the main drag. A twist to the normal hotels but very cute and great breakfast

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Patti Ann

Nov 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A quaint inn with old world charm. The staff is wonderful and the numerous breakfast choices are delicious. There are snacks and drinks available 24/7. So many restaurants and shops are just a short walk away.

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Shae

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful stay thanks to the friendly, hard working staff. Location is great. 10/10 would recommend!

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Frank

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Barksdale house was amazing but more importantly their staff was exceptional. Everyone who worked there during our stay was awesome. The breakfast provided was fantastic. Much more of a complete breakfast than I expected, cooked to order eggs, omelettes, sandwhiches, waffles and so much more. We highly recommend

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Linda

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We so enjoyed our stay! The room was spacious and the breakfast was excellent with choices and even gluten free options. We would highly recommend staying here!

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Teresa

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The accommodations were mediocre. The breakfast was most disappointing. It was a small menu that did not change, offering an egg breakfast, waffles and breakfast sandwich. We could hear the occupants above us walking around all night.

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Monte

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was super! Breakfast was excellent! Thank you!

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Robert

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A little different from most bed and breakfast inns we’ve stayed at in the past. The facility is primarily beds and baths, more like a hotel. Common areas, of which there are several, are for dining. One is outdoors in a lovely courtyard. We didn’t meet the owners, just staff members who were running the place. Room was great. Breakfast was good, too. Guests order from a menu so there are a variety of choices. Only negative was being charged to park in the facility’s parking area each night of our stay. Seems that could easily be a free courtesy to guests.

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