Location: Harbor Island, Low Country & Resort Islands, South Carolina, USA (Near Historic Beaufort, South Carolina) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Loft, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 13)
Keywords: House
This beach house has five bedrooms (four on the second floor, one on the third, loft on the fourth) with an elevator. The house is in immaculate condition, completed in November, 2003. There are hardwood floors throughout the house, beautiful kitchen cabinets and appliances with solid surface countertops, wetbar with ice maker, two master bedrooms, 37 inch TV with Direct TV (five additional TVs as well), and a screened porch. Visit our personal web page for more pictures of the house and the area in the Links Section below.
The kitchen, dining, great room and master bedroom are on the top floor and open up to a deck that has breathtaking views of the marshes and Harbor River. Two of the downstairs bedrooms open up to a screen porch with the same view. The screen porch has 2 outdoor daybeds for great afternoon naps! You will have access to the Harbor Island Beach and Racquet Club. Also, the house comes with a golf cart.
Located in the private, gated community of Harbor Island, just 20 minutes from historic Beaufort SC. The home, at the end of a cul-de-sac, has a panoramic view in the rear of the marshes which are teeming with wildlife and the Harbor River.
To the front is a great view of the ocean. The rear deck is a great place to enjoy one of the most fantastic sunsets you will ever see. At the other end of the cul-de-sac is beach access to several miles of quiet, uncrowded beach on the Atlantic Ocean.
This smoke-free house has five bedrooms plus a loft and sleeps 13. There are two master bedrooms, one with a king size bed and the other with a queen bed. Two additional bedrooms have queen beds, and one bedroom has a bunk bed and a trundle (three twins). There is also a loft with a day bed and pull out trundle. In summary there are 3 queens, 1 king and 5 twins. In addition to the beds inside the house there are 2 daybeds on the screen porch where some of our guests have enjoyed napping and sleeping.
The Great Room has two full sized sofas with a large dining table that seats eight. In addition, there is a bar that seats an additional four. There is also a pack-n-play crib.
We have a very large, fully equipped kitchen with Silestone counters and new appliances with plenty of room to handle large families. The house comes with all linens provided and is professionally cleaned after each rental at no additional charge.
Harbor Island is a 1700-acre island about 15 miles east of Beaufort SC directly on the Atlantic Ocean and is a private gated community with over two miles of private beaches. The island is uncrowded and a great place for families. There are several golf courses nearby as well as Hunting Island State Park.
You have access to the Harbor Island Beach & Tennis Club which has an oversized pool, kiddie pool, tennis courts, fitness center, weight room, playground, volleyball court, snack bar, and basketball area.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Elevator : Accesses all floor other than the loft.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (3)
- Twin/Single Bed (5) : Daybed with trundle in the loft. Bunkbed with trundle.
- Crib : pack-and-play
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (5) : Additional tv/dvd combo in kid's bunk room not on satellite...for movies or can hook to a game system.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : The salt air is just tough on the gas grill making it unreliable for our guests, so we have gone with a charcoal.
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Marsh front and view of the Harbor River
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 2 twin daybeds on screen porch, golf cart, icemaker, wine cooler and wireless internet. Also, outside shower, beach chairs and beach toys. We try to keep a couple of bikes but it's difficult in the salt air...if the bikes are not usable there are Bike Rentals at nearby Bubba's Beachwear (just outside of front gate).
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Smoking Not Allowed : Thanks for not smoking!
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Spring 2012 (Mar 24-June 2) .. $360/night(3 night minimum) .. $1995/week.
Summer 2012 (June 2-Aug 11) .. $2995/week.
Fall 2012 (Aug 11-Nov 25) .. $360/night(3 night minimum) .. $1995/week.
Winter 11/12 (Nov 27-Mar 24) .. $300/night .. $1675/week .. $4000/month.
Christmas 2012(Flexible Dates) .. $360/night(3 night minimum) .. $1995/week
50% deposit required upon reservation. Remaining balance + State & County
Accommodations Tax (11%) due 30 days prior to arrival. Four gate passes
included. Extra passes cost($50/car/week). Rate includes departure cleaning.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
5 BR, Elevator, Golf Cart - Amazing View!
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Harbor Island
We loved the combination of nature and family fun Harbor Island offers. The backside of our house is located on a beautiful salt marsh estuary teeming with wildlife. The other side is a beautiful un-crowded beach suited for walks, sunbathing, swimming, bocce ball, etc. The salty breezes and beautiful views give this place an intoxicating feeling that makes it tough to leave.
The Unique Benefits at this House
It starts with the spaciousness of the open floor plan and tall ceilings. There is plenty of room for the family to gather but also hideaways to enjoy quite time. The views offered on the decks are very special. The inverted floor plan (living area on the top floor) gave us even better views than we realized when we bought the lot. Sunset cocktails from the upstairs deck is a must do for us every afternoon. The two daybeds on the screen porch make for a good place to gather for conversation and enjoy the breeze.
5 bedroom plus loft...elevator...wet bar...stunning view of Harbor River!
Owner's Map of Harbor Island
This is the youngest of our four children. The other three are college age and beyond. We live in Columbia, SC. It takes 2 1/2 hours to get from our house in Columbia to our house in Harbor Island. Fortunately close enough for weekends away!
Property Photos
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- Great Room and Loft - Harbor Island Rental
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- Rear Deck with View of the Marsh and Harbor River - Harbor Island Rental
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- Kitchen & Dining Area
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- Screen Porch with a Beautiful Marsh View!
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- Master Bedroom with Three-Sided Gorgeous View of the Marsh!
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- Sunset from Screen Porch
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- Front Porch
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- 3rd floor loft...day bed with trundle.
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- Relaxing spot on the screen porch.
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- Enjoying the sunset on the deck.
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- Lots of birds and other wildlife.
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- Great spot for family photography!
Traveler Reviews (15)
Wonderful Week With Family
Guest: Tracey
(Whiteford, MD)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10
Review Submitted: 09/15/10
This property is a wonderful place for an entire family to meet! This was our third year coming back to the same house at Harbor Island. Our families ages range from 5 to 55 (give or take a few years) but his house is perfect for all of us! It is great to see the children to be so excited to stay at the same house year after year. The house makes our vacation so at home and simple for Mom! The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to cook dinner for 4 or 14! I love that there are spices to get you by rather than having to go out and purchase for them for one recipe. The sunsets and wildlife are awesome from all levels of this house. One year we actually made and ABC book of all of the wildlife we saw at Harbor Island! This is a great way to spend family time, to ride bikes spend time at the pool or beach, or just talk. I love the fact that there is no hustle or bustle on Harbor Island! A great Family Vacation!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Can't wait to return!!
Guest: Amanda
(West Lafayette, IN)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10
Review Submitted: 09/13/10
We had a fabulous stay at your house! We had a combination of 2 families totalling 11...7 of which were children. We found that there was plenty of room for everyone and enjoyed the spacious kitchen/dining/living area. The proximity to the beach was perfect. We originally thought we would enjoy an oceanfront property, but found that this home had such wonderful, peaceful views of the marsh. Our short walk to the beach took us only minutes and the golf cart was perfect for our trips to the pool. The property/house was clean, although the lower deck furniture is a bit worn and could use "refreshed" or replaced. We loved the upper deck immensely and spent nights star-gazing and listening to what we assumed were alligators in the marsh area. We were a little disappointed with how the pool was closed several days of our stay due to continued problems w/ the filter, but we are hopeful that the plans to redo the pool will be followed thru and completed by summer of 2011!! We enjoyed our trips into Beaufort and followed the recommendation to eat at Plum's restaurant/Oyster Bar. It was great and we loved to atmosphere...especially great considering the number of children w/ us! We had a fantastic time and plan to return!! The golf cart was so nice to have, however would be nice to have bigger one or additional golf cart taking into consideration the size of the home and the number of people that can occupy it at a time; would have made trips to the pool easier with so many children.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful home for a great family gathering!
Guest: HIvisitor
(SC)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10
Review Submitted: 09/07/10
We stayed over the 4th of July week and had an incredible time. There was plenty of room for us - 5 adults and 6 kids - to spread out or have meals together or enjoy the beautiful marsh sunsets together on the upper deck. We have rented many beach homes over the years and this one provided the most amenities to make our stay easy and enjoyable - specifically the well-stocked kitchen, the grill, the icemaker, the ENCLOSED outside shower, the elevator, the kayak, and the golf cart. The owners are easy to work with and very helpful and responsive. Harbor Island is great for a laid back, peaceful, kid-friendly vacation, and offers many opportunities to explore nature (beware of jelly fish though-bring sting relief!). I recommend bringing as many groceries with you as possible because the stores on the way in are hectic on check-in days - a midweek trip back (about a 20 minute drive) will be easier and can be timed with a trip to the great 11th Street Dockside restaurant in Port Royal! Definitely check out the Lighthouse on Hunting Island too - fascinating history.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children.
Guest: Jay Gardner
(South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 05/01/08
Review Submitted: 05/01/08
Fantastic home! Lots of room. Beautiful sunsets. Thanks for the nice golf cart, it made walks on the ocean so easy and enjoyable. Very clean. Great hosts! They were easy to talk with and cared so much about your comfort. Great porches to relax on also.
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Guest: The Cameron Family
(Plymouth, MA)
Date of Stay: 05/26/07
Review Submitted: 05/26/07
We had a wonderful vacation on Harbor Island in April 2007. There were 5 generations and there was something for everyone. The house is absolutely beautiful and has everything that you might need. We traveled to Savannah, Beaufort, Parris Island, Hunting Island and Port Royal. The guest book lists wonderful restaurants and lots of tips. Golfing and fishing were great. The beach is wonderful for the children and kayaking. Thank you again for a wonderful family vacation.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/26/07
Review Submitted: 05/26/07
EXQUISITE!!! The photos do not even begin to do this outstanding property justice. Harbor Island is a safe, uncommercialized island in which family time and nature can be enjoyed at its finest. This home is beautiful, maximizes every view of the marsh, river and ocean, has every amenity and owners who are not only pleasant and communicate promptly, but even provide cell phone numbers in case they are needed! The furnishings, comforters, cookware, electronics, etc. are all high end; there are plenty of dishes and glasses for a large group; bicycles, beachchairs, a golfcart and even floats are provided. Children can safely amuse themselves; deer, alligators, many birds, tons of dolphins, raccoons and rabbits are everyday occurrences; security is tight. NO ONE COULD POSSIBLY BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS PROPERTY!!!
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Guest: Marcial Briggs
(Columbia, SC)
Date of Stay: 01/03/07
Review Submitted: 01/03/07
We had a terrific time staying here for our annual New Years Weekend get away. Absolutely loved the house. The beds especially were so comfortable and the owners were easy to work with. Happy to be the one to break in the new gas grill. Would recommend this house to anyone. Thanks so much.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/21/06
Review Submitted: 08/21/06
The three generations of our family had a wonderful vacation in this very well-equipped 5 bedroom beach house. We loved the quiet and peacefulness of Harbor Island and the beautiful view of marsh and ocean from the deck. We hope to return.
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Guest: Paul Fisher
(Camden, SC)
Date of Stay: 08/06/06
Review Submitted: 08/06/06
Sorry about the delay in answering your E-note. We had a wonderful time at your H.I. beach house. Everything went well and we were very confortable. There are only two items for improvement:1) need a few more bathroom towels,and 2)a propane gas grill would be helpful.
Owner response:We have decided to purchase a gas grill before the summer of 2007. We are also planning to add internet access. Thanks for your comments!
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Guest: Sandra oglesby
(Jackson, SC)
Date of Stay: 08/03/06
Review Submitted: 08/03/06
This was our first time at this house. We have stayed on Harbor Island for our yearly vacation for the past 12 years. This was the most enjoyable yet. The house was beautiful and so roomy. We've already booked the house for next year!
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