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Cottage by the Sea

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A two-story house with a covered porch and a well-lit front yard at night.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a well-lit front yard.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel stove, a dishwasher, and a window with blinds.
A bed with a striped blue and white comforter, a dark headboard, and a pillow with the word "Paradise".
A bunk bed room with a window and a blue chair.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Hilton Head Island, SC
  • Place, Palmetto Dunes Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Singleton Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventure Cove
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Full Size Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Kids Room

3 Single Beds

Living Room with Queen Sleeper Sofa

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Cottage by the Sea

Welcome to our Cottage by the Sea! Conveniently located mid-island. A short walk or bike ride to the beach. You can view the fireworks of Shelter Cove from your doorstep. Our fully renovated, three bedroom, two bath has all the amenities of home. Wireless internet, television in each bedroom. Book now, and relax and enjoy your stay!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Early Check-In (1–2 hrs. early): $50 Early Check-In before 2:00 PM: $80 Requires cleaner confirmation

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2114499vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Hilton Head Island

Located on the waterfront, this villa is in Mid Island, a neighbourhood in Hilton Head Island. Shelter Cove Harbour and Palmetto Dunes Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Coligny Beach and Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Adventure Cove and Arts Center of Coastal Carolina are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Hilton Head Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Palmetto Dunes Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Singleton Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Adventure Cove - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Driessen Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Burkes Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta House Shelter Cove - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lincoln & South Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nala’s Beach Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Old Oyster Factory - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage by the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage by the Sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage by the Sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage by the Sea located?

Located in Mid Island, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Singleton Beach, Burkes Beach and Shelter Cove Towne Centre. Adventure Cove and Folly Field Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Krystal S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice property. Lots of road noise, but it was a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

matthew r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The place was very clean and exactly what we needed. It wasn’t listed though that you only get one floor or the house, not the whole house
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystal T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for my family and I. Literally, close to everything! We would definitely come back and stay again. My kids didn’t want to leave. Very clean and stocked with all the essentials! Thank you again for hosting us.
A little friend said hello👋🏽
A little at park plaza cinema
Fun at Coligny beach
Travel off the island to Bluffton, SC to learn about some culture.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

It was an excellent place for us to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Would definitely stay here again. Very close to everything and the house was so neat and tidy. Everything we needed was there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very happy with the place

Easy to find and very nice place
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home!

Great property. Enjoyed how close it was to everything. Will stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a really nice place. We had 2 big trucks so parking was a little tight with it being on the main road and it was hard to time it to back in the driveway. We would book there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

This place was perfect! Reasonable price and close to everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Soccer trip

The house was very centrally located, clean, and had everything you could want for a great stay! We could definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joseph p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plazas Hilton head trip

Very nice property, well kept and very clean. Close to everything including the beach. Family really enjoyed the trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable cottage

The cottage was clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2023
Lynn, Thanks Lynn for the stellar review. So glad you enjoyed your stay at Charming Cove Cottage. We look forward to you’ll returning soon. Thanks again. Dwight
Verified

8/10 Good

Aaliyah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Me and my family enjoyed staying here. We do wish we were given the option to rent out both up and downstairs. The property was very nice and clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

Good location close to a quieter beach! House was as described, but could have been a little cleaner. Overall, it was a good place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

ryan t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property with plenty of space. Only issues were the hall bath shower curtain had mold on it, the floors were kind of dirty so we cleaned them and there were 3 bees nests around the deck. It’s a busy road but close to so many things and the beach is only a 3 minute bike ride away. It was a great last family vacation since our kids are older and going their own ways next year. We would definitely stay again if we had the chance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Thrilled

I couldn't be more happy with our stay. Andrea was absolutely lovely through the whole process and quick to answer any of my silly questions
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome experience

Very convenient and comfortable. Everything we needed was there will definitely recommend this in the future as well as return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great place, great location

We had a good time staying here with only one request...an elevator (kidding). It is a lot of walking up and down the stairs since it is the upper floor, so if you do have a condition where you cant walk up the stairs it will make it tough.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carrie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Thing could have been a little cleaner. Moldy shower curtain, but we bought a new one and replaced it. There is a nice parh near by that we walked to the beach everyday . Its about a 15 min walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trendy house, great spot!

The VRBO was exactly as pictured, clearly newly renovated, and we had a wonderful stay! We ended up getting locked out due to a keypad malfunction (nothing they could have possibly prevented) and the host replaced the lock that same night at midnight for us, while even allowing us to rest in the downstairs vrbo. We felt safe snd secure the whole trip, the location is perfect for going to the beach, shopping in nearby strip malls, and was just in general very good. Thank you for providing such an awesome stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TODD E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place

Communication was key, our planned trip changed last minute but great communication and property helping to accommodate our last minute stuff. Nice place, organized, and a good sound system on tv. Trying to type a subjective thing about place, but can’t. Good place, good price, surely coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Vanessa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation house

House was not as close to the beach as thought- not really walkable with young kids. The house was nice, though the parking was difficult given location. The dryer does not dry much at all. Beds were comfortable and the house is well taken care of. Would not recommend for young kids, as it is not a safe location for kids to really play outside and there is not much they can do inside with neighbors below.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

gary r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Noisy upstairs renters

The property was very nice BUT there was an upstairs rental that was occupied. We could hear every bump and footstep below, and the flush of the toilet sounded like a waterfall. The most problematic aspect was the outdoor motion detection lights. Everytime the upstairs renter went our to smoke, which was every half hour from 11 pm through the night, the outdooe lights turned on and lit up the bedrooms in which we were staying. This went on all night, even after we complained to the upstairs renters. If there are inconsiderate renters in the top half of the rental, it is a disaster
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2023
Gary, I wish you had brought this to my attention. I would have taken care of this for you. With this in mind, we have instituted quiet hours and turned off the motion detector during certain time periods. We have also installed blackout drapes. You and your family are welcome to return if you are in the area again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, this property worked for what we needed, but there are a few things future guests should know.When we arrived, there was a pizza box left in the refrigerator and trash in the kitchen garbage can, which wasn’t a great first impression. I also reached out because none of the bathroom outlets were working. Unfortunately, that issue was never addressed during our stay, which made me wonder if it’s an ongoing problem. So, we had to search for outlets to use the blow dryer.The dryer also struggles to dry clothes and usually takes 2-3 cycles. The mattresses are on the firm side, and the house is stocked pretty minimally, so if you’re planning to cook or spend a lot of time at the house, you may find yourself wishing there were more basic kitchen and household supplies. The road noise is noticeable, and it’s worth mentioning that this is one side of a duplex. That wasn’t an issue for us, but some travelers may want to know ahead of time.On the positive side, the mid-island location is convenient, and we really appreciated being able to book a Friday-to-Friday stay. Avoiding the typical Saturday traffic getting on and off the island was a huge bonus.Overall, if you’re able to book this property at a decent discount, it’s a reasonable place to use as a home base while enjoying the island. At standard vacation rental prices, however, we don’t feel it offers enough value given the maintenance issues, minimal supplies, and overall condition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabbitha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were booked into a certain place and there was a problem with the air conditioning when we first got there and they had us move to a whole new place within 15 minutes and had the problem resolved excellent stay excellent people would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026

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