Lodge Alley Inn

The location is what makes this timeshare my favorite. So much to do and see, we could easily come back to Charleston for a third or forth visit. Lodge Alley would be my first choice again and again.

After two stays, once in a loft unit, the other in a studio we ran into none of the problems some other people claimed to have had. Sure the studio is small but Keep in mind that this is a renovated building, and just about every room is going to be different than the one next door. I believe we got what we paid for, and have no complaints.

As far as excess noise problems except for that garbage truck we were not bothered at all. Come on, it's a city .

DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON. GREAT PROPERTY TO VISIT. I AM A BLUEGREEN OWNER SINCE 2001. 1ST TIME GOING. OLD ACHARLESTON AMBIENCE. HAD TO USE VALET PARKING WHICH I DID NOT LIKE. PARKING IS NOT GOOD IN CHARLESTON. CHARMING. RECOMMEND.

We had a very good time at The Lodge Alley Inn. It was our first time. The staff was exceptional; I hadn't had customer service this friendly and professional anywhere before.

The room was decorated in the time when they had high beds (you have to use a step stool to get up onto it). It had a fireplace; but we didn't use it because it was during the warm weather. The kitchen was very convenient because we had leftovers from the restaurants we visited and were able to warm up.

We enjoyed sitting out in the courtyard. They were other people who were reading and relaxing. Our little daughter liked to walk around the fountain.

The location was great. We walked just about everywhere. There is a grocery store nearby that I shopped for groceries.

Overall, we had a great time.

Just returned from a long weekend with the girlfriends. I am a new owner and this was my first visit to the resort.

I was thrilled. The staff was very friendly - we were not pushed to attend any type of presentation. The location was perfect - a block from the huge outdoor market and a couple of blocks to the Waterfront. The resort faces East Bay Street - so many great places to eat within a couple of blocks in either direction.

We had a 2 bedroom, 1 bath on the courtyard. Because of our location we had no street noise, and because these units are 2 story there was no one above or below us. The unit was very clean (I checked all the corners). I hate smoke and if smokers were in that unit before us we could not tell at all. They will start an ionizer in the unit for you if you call ahead, and some units are no- smoking.

The kitchen was very well equipped, the beds were queens in both bedrooms, the floors downstairs were hardwood and carpet upstairs. There were TVs in the living room and both bedrooms. Our unit did not have a fireplace but I understand that some of them do.

My only caution in staying here would be for those who have mobility problems - in many of the units the bedrooms and baths are upstairs.

Going back in the spring.....

We are Bluegreen owners and this was our first visit to Charleston. Here's the good: the area. There is just a ton of stuff to do and all within walking distance. The resort has a charming courtyard. We were in a one bedroom loft and it was plenty big for two people. Charleston was romantic and not really a place I'd take my 3 kids. We left them at home with mom. Also only 2 hour drive from Myrtle Beach.

The bad: I'll be honest--I'm spoiled my the "new " resorts like Big Cedar. After staying in several of these recently, I was unimpressed by the old interior. When I say old I mean not just old but in poor condition. Like chipped paint and a small shower/tub that had been patched and patched. Wallpaper they'd drawn the design back on--those sort of things. The bed was HARD--I hate that. Why can't all Bluegreen Resorts adopt one comfy bed like Mariott has done in all it's hotels? I'm asking for too much:)

The ugly: the kitchen and dining room were real brick floor. It was sticky and I refused to walk on it without shoes on. Also, if you're older I'm not sure how you'd navigate the spiral staircase in this unit. It took some getting used to and carrying up our 50 pound suitcase up the tight staircase was a challenge.

Overall, great city. Very romantic for couples. Not the cleanest resort I've ever stayed in but beats a hotel any day.