Location: Beaufort, Low Country & Resort Islands, South Carolina, USA (Lady's Island; Charleston - 65mi/1hr; Savannah 45mi/45min) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage House, 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Treat yourself to an affordable luxury vacation. Relax, unwind and enjoy the serene beauty the Low Country has to offer. However you travel, we are here to accommodate your needs. Singles, couples, and families, everyone is welcome and leaves with wonderful memories.
Our cottage sits on Little Lucy Creek, nestled among the live oaks and long leaf pines on Lady's Island. This Low Country hideaway has a breathtaking view of the tidal salt marshes of Little Lucy Creek where you can watch the egrets and herons wade in the marsh grass and the eagles and hawks soar overhead. If you watch closely you can see the tiny island deer and raccoons when they visit the surrounding woods.
This cottage is also our second home and is thus appointed with all the amenities you need to make your vacation stay a delight. Most of the furnishings are genuine period antiques, most of them southern in origin and from the early 1800's. The living room has 22-foot vaulted ceilings, southern yellow pine floors, gas fireplace with a life-sized portrait of General Duff Green (our adopted southern kin) over the mantle, flat screen TV with surround sound, sound system with speakers throughout the cottage, wi-fi and cable hook-up computer internet access. There are 3 sets of French doors, from the living room and both bedrooms, which overlook the salt marshes and provide access to the screened porch. All rooms have ceiling paddle fans or central air if you prefer.
The fully equipped kitchen has granite countertops with breakfast bar, gas range, full fridge/icemaker, microwave, wine cooler and is completely furnished with cookware, toaster, etc.
The master bedroom has a king-size pillow-top bed, TV, large closet, master bath with large vanity and a walk-in shower stall with rain shower head. The guest bedroom also has a pillow-top king bed, TV, large closet and a private full bath with tub and shower.
There is a huge screened porch (16 x 48 ft) that overlooks the salt marshes. The screen porch has a wicker breakfast table outside the master bedroom French doors where you can enjoy your morning coffee, 2 sofas, 7 rockers and chairs, dining table that seats 8, and a beverage refrigerator. Even if the weather is cool or stormy you can enjoy the screened porch when you lower the canvas and isenglass panels and turn on the heater.
Imagine stepping out onto the back deck and soaking in the 4 person (classed as 6 person but that would be really cozy!) hot tub while sipping wine and gazing at the stars overhead. There is a patio area with a gas grill where you can grill your fresh seafood and a boiling pot to cook up the local Low Country favorite, Frogmore Stew. There is a large open deck area and a picket fence surrounds the beautifully landscaped yard. For your trips to the nearby beach, we have sand chairs, beach towels, coolers, and picnic baskets available for your use.
The cottage is only 4 miles from all major amenities and only 5 miles from historic downtown Beaufort where you can take a carriage ride, shop, sit by the water and watch the boats and even see a dolphin or two pass by. Savannah, Charleston or Hilton Head are all within +- an hour's drive for easy day trips; Visit Fort Sumter and other Civil War historical sites, shop on King Street or in the local marketplace, take plantation tours, go antiquing, take a riverboat tour, set on the park bench where Forrest Gump sampled his box of chocolates, visit Paula Dean's Lady and Son restaurant and the many wonderful restaurants in the Low Country.
The 3 miles of pristine secluded ocean beach on Hunting Island are only 15-20 minutes away. Be sure to climb the lighthouse and experience the spectacular ocean view. Watch the shrimp boats coming in with the catch of the day when you stop at the local seafood market for fresh seafood to grill for dinner. Also on your way home are roadside farm stands with fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. If you have a boat or kayaks there is a public launch just 2 miles away. There is a golf course less than 1 mile away.
To make your visit most pleasurable, our property manager lives on site in a detached apartment and will be here to welcome you upon your arrival and make sure you are comfortable. She can provide information on local dining and attractions. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist, NCBTMB. To make your stay even more memorable, she also offers, at an additional charge, in-house massage starting at $60 an hour.
Pets will be considered on an individual basis and will require an additional cleaning fee and deposit. We expect pets to be on their best behavior so that they can enjoy your vacation with you!
However you choose to spend your time here, we must warn you that it is most pleasurable and addicting!
A few of the comments from our guestbook:
"7/6/09 Southern hospitality at its finest! Thanks for the use of your lovely home. And yes, a new granddaughter born 7/11 - Kinsley! Hope to be back soon. Semper Fi! Ed & Patti, High Springs, FL"
"7/16/09 Awesome! This was exactly what we needed to recharge our batteries. We'll be back! Mimi & John, Marietta, GA"
"July 21, 2009 Your cottage is absolutely delightful. We loved our two nights here - starting off with coffee on the porch and ending the day on the porch. Thank you for sharing your lovely home. Betsy & Ralph, Jacksonville, Fl"
"9/11/09 We wish all of our vacations could be like this. Your home is so beautiful. Thank you for opening it up to us! Adam & Halie"
"August 1, 2009 Our week here has been pure heaven! Thank you for sharing your sanctuary w/us! Julie & Jenn"
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: All linens are provided, including beach towels for your use.
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: There is some parking area for a boat, vehicle - please contact us for specifics.
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : Cable for all 3 TV's, DVD/CD surround sound in living room
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub: Private hot tub located on open deck with view of the creek and salt marsh and open to the stars at night
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Full kitchen, including MW, coffee pot, blender, mixer, etc. Fully equipped with cookware, dishes, spices, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Wine cooler & bar/wine rack
- Refrigerator: beverage refrigerator on screened porch
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Screened Porch (16x48), open deck with hot tub, covered front porch, patio with grill, fenced yard
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Cottage located on Little Lucy Creek and the salt marshes with a breathtaking view
- Communications
- Telephone (4)
- Broadband Internet: Wi-Fi is available however due to all the different computers & systems we have also provided a cable hook-up.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wi-Fi and cable hook-up both available. Because of different computers, sytstems, ages, we have provided both.
- Other Amenities
- Located on tidal salt marshes with incredible view of Little Lucy Creek, wooded site, huge screened porch with seating for large group, walk-in master shower with rainhead, open deck area with hot tub, patio with grill and boiling pot, front entry/courtyard with fountain, fenced yard
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Fenced yard, doggy door from screened porch, handicapped pet ramp; Pets are expected to be on best behavior and still have a great vacation with their family.
- Kid Friendly: Kids are welcome but because we have a lot of antique furniture and "stuff" we appreciate kids being on their best behavior and instructed not to put glasses on bare wood furniture, etc.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Allowed: No smoking inside the cottage but you may smoke on the screened porch or on the open deck. Please be considerate and use an ash try outside.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking is allowed on the screened porch and deck areas. Please be considerate.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dec 01-Feb 28 .. $ 950/week .. $1,575/2 weeks .. $2475/month
Mar 01-Nov 30 .. $1025/week .. $1,760/2 weeks .. $2975/month
$75 cleaning and 10% SC tax We also accept PayPal payment
$200 Security Deposit, To Be Refunded within 14 days of departure
Prefer 1 Week Minimum length of stay however some exceptions
Pets considered on individual basis, additional cleaning fee & extra deposit
Check-in after 3:00 p.m.; Check-out before 11:00 a.m.
Cancellations may result in forfeiture of security deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
The Cottage on Little Lucy Creek
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Beaufort
We built our cottage on Little Lucy Creek because we absolutely fell in love with the Low Country area. We have family in the area which makes it even more special. This is our getaway special place. Sometimes we will sit on the screened porch and read or just enjoy the view of the salt marshes all day. Other times we enjoy taking trips to Savannah or Charleston for dinner, antiquing or visiting the many historical locations. There are still many special places we haven't visited.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage House
We have had many family gatherings at the cottage. With the huge screened porch we are able to entertain a large group with ease. Last year my husband's cousin and family stayed at the cottage while the whole family was involved in the annual Loggerhead turtle nesting and rescue program. The kids had a ball and said it was the best vacation ever! You can spend one day at the beach sunning and swimming and the next day be in Charleston for fine dining and shopping.
Gay's Seafood, White's Seafood, numerous roadside farm vegetable and fruit stands all along U.S. 21
Public boat launch River cottage where Forrest visits Bubba's mama and also where he crashed the shrimp boat into the dock.
Houses from the movies The Big Chill, Great Santini, Prince of Tides, Forrest Gump and many others.
All of the amenities you could possibly need are located only 4 miles away and yet far removed from your quiet cottage.
Owner's Map of Beaufort
We built our cottage as a getaway and a place for friends and family to visit. We vacation at the cottage now and plan to retire there when that time comes. The quiet and serenity allows us to totally unwind. We both enjoy photography so the views of the marshes and all the birds and wildlife are wonderful for us. We also very much enjoy any water activities so we especially feel at home here.
Property Photos
- Cottage Front View - Water Front Vacation Cottage in Beaufort, South Carolina with a Private Hot Tub
- Courtyard - Water Front Vacation Cottage in Beaufort, South Carolina with a Private Hot Tub
- Foyer entry - Water Front Vacation Cottage in Beaufort, South Carolina with a Private Hot Tub
- Living Room
- Kitchen
- Master Bedroom
- Screened Porch
- Hot Tub and Deck
- Marsh View from Screened Porch
- The Cottage On Little Lucy Creek
- Master Bedroom Looking Toward Master Bath
- Dining Area on the Screened Porch
- Powder Room
- Screened Porch
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