The Best Concierge Services Available in Charleston Vacation Rentals

There's a version of a Charleston vacation rental where you show up, find a key in a lockbox, and figure the rest out yourself. And then there's the Respite & Revelry version — where the experience begins before you arrive and keeps surprising you right through checkout.

The difference is in the details. And the details, as it turns out, are everything.

We've spent years building out a menu of concierge services that transform a great house into a complete experience. Here's what's available when you stay with us.

Porch Portraits: Charleston's Most Unique Guest Experience

This one is ours, and we're proud of it. Porch Portraits is a complimentary mini portrait session offered exclusively to Respite & Revelry guests, set in the most stunning corners of historic downtown Charleston.

Think: a golden hour session in a wisteria-draped alley off the French Quarter. Or in front of the iconic pastel doors on Rainbow Row. Or on the Battery with the harbor behind you. Our photographer knows every secret corner of this city, and the result is the kind of photography that used to require hiring a destination photographer and hoping they knew what they were doing.

It's included. Because we believe your stay should come home with you in more ways than one.

Private Chef Dinners

Charleston's food scene is world-class — and you don't have to leave home to access it. We work with a curated roster of local private chefs who will bring a restaurant-caliber dinner directly to your rental home.

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, a rehearsal dinner, a family reunion, or you simply want one extraordinary evening without the reservation scramble, a private chef dinner at your Respite & Revelry home is an experience that anchors the whole trip. Menus are customized, dietary needs are accommodated, and cleanup is included. You just show up to your own table.

In-Home Spa and Wellness Services

Imagine a full spa morning without leaving your piazza. We coordinate licensed massage therapists, estheticians, and wellness practitioners who come directly to your home — so your group can have back-to-back services without coordinating transportation or waiting rooms.

For bachelorette groups, this is often the sleeper hit of the weekend. There's something about being in your own space, in your robes, with a mimosa, while a massage therapist sets up in the living room that elevates the whole experience.

Services available include Swedish and deep tissue massage, facials, manicures and pedicures, yoga and meditation sessions, and custom wellness experiences.

Beach Setup at Sullivan's Island or Isle of Palms

Charleston's beaches are some of the most beautiful on the East Coast — and getting there is easy. Getting there set up, with umbrellas and chairs and a cooler and a games situation already waiting for you? That's our job.

We coordinate full beach setups at Sullivan's Island or Isle of Palms so your group arrives to a ready-made base camp rather than hauling gear from a rental shop. You show up, drop your bags, and walk straight into a perfect beach day.

Custom Welcome Packages

The moment you open the door of your Respite & Revelry home, you should know someone thought about you. Our custom welcome packages are designed with your group and occasion in mind — curated local provisions, Charleston-made gifts, flowers, personalized notes, and the kind of thoughtful touches that signal this is not a standard rental.

We work with local Charleston makers, bakers, florists, and purveyors to fill every welcome package with things that are genuinely special and locally sourced. Birthday stays, anniversary trips, bachelorette weekends, family reunions — we tailor the welcome to the moment.

Grocery Pre-Stocking

Arrive to a fully stocked kitchen. We coordinate grocery pre-stocking through local purveyors so your refrigerator is ready when you are — whether that means coffee and breakfast provisions for a family trip or a snack spread for a group weekend. Tell us what you need and we handle the rest.

How to Add Concierge Services to Your Stay

All concierge services are available to book when you reserve your Respite & Revelry property. Our team will reach out after booking to discuss your group's interests and help customize the experience. Many services book up in advance, particularly during peak season, so we recommend discussing add-ons at the time of reservation.