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Cottage in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort Historic Area 5-min walk to River!

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Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, books
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5124 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Beaufort, SC
  • University of South Carolina-Beaufort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bay Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort Historic Area 5-min walk to River!

Welcome to our beautifully renovated 3 bedroom Craftsman-style bungalow. Located in Historic Downtown Beaufort. 5-minute walk to Bay st. (our main st), the Waterfront Park/playground, and downtown Marina. Walk to the river to sit on swings or do a little fishing. Great restaurants, cafes, art galleries, library, and shopping just steps away. Two blocks from The Point neighborhood with beautiful historic Antebellum houses. Off-street parking for 2 cars makes it easy for you to walk wherever you need to go or a 20-minute drive to Hunting Island public beach. 20-minute drive to Paris Island.
The cottage was renovated in late 2015. It features 3 bedrooms a full bath and 1 half bath. The bedrooms include a King bed, Queen bed and a twin daybed all with quality linens and duvets or quilts. The bathrooms are both newly appointed. House has a new gas on-demand water heater. The kitchen comes fully equipped with everything you need. It includes a gas stove, full-size fridge, and dishwasher. Open shelving and quartz countertops just add to the charm of this home. The laundry room includes a full size stacked washer and dryer. The spacious dining room can accommodate dinner guests. The living room is beautifully decorated with sofa, chairs, rug, and a 50" flat screen television. Enjoy the Lowcountry weather on the large covered front porch.
Wifi and Roku tv included.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Beaufort Museum. Free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities are available. A kitchen and a washer/dryer are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Beaufort Museum and 4 minutes on foot from John Mark Verdier House
Cottage in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort Historic Area 5-min walk to River! offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Property manager

Mermaid Cottage (John)

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,330 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Cottage in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort Historic Area 5-min walk to River! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay in quaint cottage

We loved everything about our stay. The location was perfect and walkable to all the sights. The primary bed was so comfy. The house had everything one would need and full of nice special touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tidy Bungalow in Historic Beaufort - Walk Everywhere!

Tidy bungalow within a couple blocks from the waterfront and historic Beaufort. Very quiet neighborhood. Great escape that doesn’t wreak havoc on the wallet! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beaufort Trip

We really enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect for us, beds were comfortable, and the neighborhood was quiet and felt very safe. Overall the whole house was comfortable and felt like home. We will definitely return.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trip to Beaufort

The cottage was clean, and comfortable. Location was great - within easy walking distance of waterfront, shopping, restaurants, and historic sites. Location was also within easy driving distance of Hunting Island state park and other areas of interest. The kitchen was well equipped but could use a nonstick frying pan. More hooks in BOTH bathrooms as well as a couple of open shelves would be a nice improvement. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness

So quaint

we had an amazing time! It’s two blocks from adorable shopping and amazing food. The house was adorable. We loved the front porch. We did ask if we could check in a few hours early and we just wish the check-in process/communication was a little better. Other than that, we had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beaufort

I had intended to take my granddaughters, but they backed out, so I had a lone time opportunity! Beaufort is a nice town. Not sure how walking to town would have been; I just drove. Parking was no problem during the week. House was nice. Love this era house. I felt safe in the neighborhood. Easy access - all through text. I’m not a phone person, so that was fine with me. House was clean. Don’t expect to have shampoo; glad I had taken mine. Kitchen is small, but I didn’t intend to cook! I would recommend a shower rod cover, since the shower rod is a bit rusty and the shower curtain rings don’t slide easily. Other than that, it was wonderful. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home in perfect location!

This space was just right for our group of 5 - three bedrooms and 1.5 baths. We appreciated the king bed & privacy of en suite 1/2 bath. Kitchen well equipped, nice dining space. We enjoyed walking out each morning to the downtown area and historical attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beaufort babes

Had a wonderful time. Location was great…walked Everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

We came to Beaufort to enjoy the Run Forrest Run 5k and Shrimp Festival. This little house was in the perfect location to walk to downtown and all of the events. We were able to experience so much of the low country and plan day trips to Charleston and Savannah. The house was perfectly set up and very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another delightful stay in downtown Beaufort

For the second time, my wife and I enjoyed this lovely cottage that is a few minutes walk away from Beaufort's Bay Street. Having separate rooms and a short distance to a playground were both invaluable to our stay with our young child.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Perfect for our family getaway. House was better than we expected. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C., Bassett

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Cozy Cottage

Perfect size and location of cottage to spend quality time with our family. Cottage was clean and had everything we needed plus more. Beds were comfortable and parking was just right. Quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Highly recommend this home for your next stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome property

Great property in a great location - I’d stay again when going through town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location…

This is a great property within a few blocks of all the downtown restaurants and waterfront. It is also just down from the library, near the Cultural Arts Center (great programs and movies), museums, and many historic sites. There is ample room to entertain (table seats 8), and the little front porch is an extra bonus. We are glad we stayed there.
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

James G., Kalamazoo, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location

Perfect location. Easy walking to downtown shops and restaurants. Easy to get to Port Royal, Hunting Island State Park. House needs some repairs, luggage racks. Comfortable for two but would be tight for more. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

And best of all, it was cool. We have gone to Beaufort last 4 years. This is first time we were completely comfortable temp wise in our rental. Kept it <72 during July days and 68 at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Great location. Comfy cozy clean house. Great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Gay and Charlie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable property

This is a very nice property in a wonderful location to enjoy Beaufort. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping and historic areas.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

It was wonderful. Close to shops and restaurants and the waterfront. Very cozy with old world charm! Perfect for a wedding in beautiful historic Beaufort. I will book this one again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAMES W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Porch

House was just 4 blocks from my downtown lawyer, very conveniently located. King bed was comfortable hard and fresh. Queen was comfortably softer. Hot water was hot but a little slow arriving. Overall, we wished we could stay longer. House will be our destination for future stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

We feel like we were very lucky to find this property for a last minute weekend trip! It is so convenient to downtown Beaufort-just a 5 minute walk! The house was nice and roomy. Since it was a short trip, we didn’t spend much time in the house but cooked 1 meal and had everything we needed. We also enjoyed morning coffee and Happy Hour on the front porch. We will certainly try to return here when coming back to Beaufort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S., Aiken, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location & King bed

Location was great...we walked every night to dinner at a different place. Loved that we had a KING bed..don't find that too often. We never cooked so not sure about about what was needed for that to happen. Did not like all the open shelving for the plates, glasses etc. Items seemed to have a film on them. Living room furniture could use an update..not very comfortable. There is no back yard but a great front porch where we would have a drink each night and talk to people walking by. Shower pressure was good..kitchen sink pressure was not good. Linens were good...maybe needs update on pillows. Communications was very good with owner. Would rent again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Spencer S., Nashville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location / house

Great hosts, with a great house in the heart of town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This was one of the best VRBO properties we have ever rented. Perfect location, beautiful house, super comfortable! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022