Church Street Inn

The Resort and Its Setting

Church Street Inn is an independent timeshare property affiliated with RCI, located in Charleston's historic downtown core. Being independent means the resort is run under its own management or owners' association rather than a big national brand, while the RCI affiliation gives owners access to a large worldwide exchange network if they'd rather trade their week than use it in Charleston.

Charleston: The Area and Things to Do

Charleston's downtown is one of the most walkable historic districts in the US, and Church Street Inn's location puts owners and renters within easy reach of it. The Charleston City Market is about 300 metres (roughly 1,000 feet) away, Rainbow Row just over a kilometre (around 0.7 miles), and the wider historic district — with its cobblestone streets, antebellum architecture, restaurants and boutique shopping — starts right outside the door. A short drive gets you to Fort Sumter National Monument (about 4 km/2.5 miles, reached by ferry) and Magnolia Plantation and Gardens (roughly 16 km/10 miles), both staples of any Charleston itinerary. The city draws visitors year-round, with spring and fall generally the busiest stretches.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Church Street Inn and are considering selling, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a private owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, your listing is visible to buyers searching for Charleston timeshares, and interested parties contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers.

Because Church Street Inn is independently managed, resale here goes through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a large brand's resale desk. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, ask the association or management for the current transfer fee and the latest annual maintenance fee — these figures aren't published by the resort publicly, so get them in writing as part of your sale paperwork. Also confirm in writing what the buyer will and won't inherit: typically the deeded or right-to-use week itself transfers, but any RCI membership enrolment, points balances, or exchange credits tied to your personal account generally do not carry over automatically and may need to be set up fresh by the new owner.

If you're renting out your week instead of selling, be upfront with renters about what's included — the unit type, week/season, and whether RCI exchange benefits are part of the deal (they usually aren't for a straight rental). Renters interested in Church Street Inn are typically drawn by the downtown Charleston location itself, so emphasise walking distance to the market, Rainbow Row and the historic district rather than resort amenities.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Charleston's downtown parking is limited and mostly metered or garage-based, so mention this to renters unfamiliar with the city. Spring and fall tend to be in highest demand locally, which is worth factoring into how you price a rental week or time a resale listing. Buyers using RCI to exchange into Church Street Inn should check current availability directly with RCI, since exchange access depends on deposit timing and demand, not on anything the resort itself controls.