Joint Base Charleston  Housing

Temporary Lodging Facility

Eligibility

• PCS
• TDY
• Space A personnel are eligible to stay in lodging. They can make reservations 120 days in advance of date of their arrival for up to 3 days stay, space permitting, pay in advance.

Rates (as of June 14, 2019)

• $70.00 for Visitors Quarters (VQ)
• $79.00 for Distinguished Visitors Quarters (DVQ)
• $77.00 for 2 Bedroom TLF houses (TLF)  Bedrooms
• $10 pet fee per night in pet-friendly rooms.

Reservations

Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made using a government or personal credit card.
If temporary lodging is not available the reservation clerks can assist you in making recommendations for local hotel/motel reservations. Many of the hotels accept pets.

Location

The Inns of Charleston is located on the Air Base on Hill Boulevard across from the Fitness Center. TLF units are in close proximity.

Pet Restrictions

No pets are allowed in lodging with the exception of three pet-friendly TLF units. If you need a pet-friendly unit, you should make your reservations as far in advance as possible. There is an additional fee of $10 per day for these units. A stable is located at the JB Charleston WS installation, for more information contact Marrington Stables.

There are several pet boarding facilities in the vicinity of Joint Base Charleston. Remember, it is a good idea to make advance reservations for pet boarding as soon as you know your arrival date. Most kennels have different vaccination requirements, so call in advance of delivering a pet for boarding.

BEQ/BOQ

For Airman, during normal duty hours single enlisted or geographically separated enlisted members should contact their Orderly Room for assignment to a dormitory room. JB Charleston (AB) does not have Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) or Bachelor Officer Quarters (BOQ).

Availability

The Shady Oak Campground on the Air Base (FAMCAMP) has 46 RV and 6 tent campsites available on a first come first served basis. RV sites are $23 per night and tent sites are $20 per night. For more information visit the installation's website.

Air Force

On-base lodging is available at the Inns of Charleston. There are currently no pet-friendly TLF units. Reservations can be made in advance by calling 843-963-8000 or DSN 312-673-8000. If on-base lodging is not available, lodging will provide a list of off-base motels/hotels. Single members, E4 and below with less than three years active duty, will be assigned a dormitory room upon arrival.

Navy

Foster Creek Villas are conveniently located on base near the Commissary and Navy Exchange. There are two 4-bedroom, eight 3-bedroom, and four 2-bedroom townhouses all with living room, dining room and full kitchen available for families. Additionally, there is one three-bedroom pet-friendly unit. For reservations, call 843-794-2120, DSN 312-794-2120. All units do not allow pets. Maximum stay in all units is 30 days, there are no priority categories including if you are on PCS orders and you may make reservations 90 days in advance.

Foster Creek Villas are conveniently located on base near the Commissary and Navy Exchange. There are two 4-bedroom, nine 3-bedroom, and four 2-bedroom townhouses all with living room, dining room and full kitchen available for families. For reservations, call 843-794-2120, DSN 312-794-2120. One 3-unit allows pets. Maximum stay in all units is 30 days, there are no priority categories including if you are on PCS orders and you may make reservations 90 days in advance.

Also on the Weapon Station is the RV park with 21 short-term (30 days maximum) and 39 unlimited stay lots. Pets are allowed. Foster Creek RV park is a modern up to date park with the following amenities: full hook up, Wifi Internet, no size restrictions, reasonable rates of $33/night and $660/month, children's playgrounds, and access to the base pool (seasonal).

Reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance.

MWR has numerous housing units available at our Short Stay facility located 25 miles north of the installation. Maximum stay is 30 days and pets are not allowed except in the RV park. There is no PCS priority. Call 843-761-8353, Sunday - Saturday from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. for reservations and information. Reservations are 90 days in advance for all categories.

Short Stay includes:

• Cottages: twenty-four 2-bedroom, twelve 3-bedroom; two 2-bedroom with handicap access, five 2-bedroom roundettes; one 2-bedroom roundettes with handicap access
• Log Cabins: three 2-bedroom and six one-bedroom units
• Bunkhouse: one that sleeps 16 maximum with full kitchen and living room.
• RV Park has 84 stalls.

Maximum length of stay

Length of stay is based on availability. Call for details.