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The Blue Grotto - A Cozy Beach Retreat.

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Exterior
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai

Explore the area

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Edisto Island, SC
  • Place, Plantation Course at Edisto
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Edisto Beach State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Botany Bay Plantation
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪133 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

The Blue Grotto - A Cozy Beach Retreat.

Get ready to unwind & relax in Edisto. Located on the Plantation Golf Course, this house boasts charming nature views of the 16th hole. Perfect for a romantic couples retreat, but also large enough to accommodate a family (or two!). The Blue Grotto offers WIFI, smart TVs in all bedrooms, a full kitchen, W/D and a gas grill. There is a private screened in porch area off of the primary suite - the perfect place to have your coffee or beverage of choice as you watch the golfers putt!

Just a short walk or bike ride to the beach! Close to The Water's Edge cafe, bike rentals, putt putt, and one of the best restaurants on the island - Ella & Ollie's.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please use ladder to loft at your own risk.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3703822vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Edisto Island

Located in Edisto Beach, a neighbourhood in Edisto Island, this cottage is next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Edisto Beach State Park and Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area, while With These Hands Gallery and Edisto Island Museum are cultural highlights.
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Edisto Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Plantation Course at Edisto - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edisto Beach State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Botany Bay Plantation - 16 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Caw Caw Interpretive Center - 53 min drive - 70.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coots At The Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Whaley's Bar and Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Water’s Edge Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crust Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The SeaCow Eatery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Grotto - A Cozy Beach Retreat. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Blue Grotto - A Cozy Beach Retreat.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Grotto - A Cozy Beach Retreat.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Grotto - A Cozy Beach Retreat.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Grotto - A Cozy Beach Retreat. located?

Located in Edisto Beach, this golf cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Plantation Course at Edisto and Edisto Beach State Park. Edisto Island Serpentarium and With These Hands Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An overall great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We cannot wait to come back and have already booked to stay again in June! This was the perfect place to stay for a weekend and is conveniently located to the golf course and restaurants we tried out. Can’t wait to visit in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great layout and mbr and bath were fantastic in size and luxury. The dining room view was outstanding and we very much enjoyed the screen porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

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

Great Cottage

We loved our stay! Great location and very quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2024
Come back and stay with us anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Great House in Edisto Beach

House was perfect for our long weekend in Edisto Beach ! Conveniently located near restaurants/ grocery store and shops .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr, 2025
Thank you Chris! I hope you come back and stay with us again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Brad P.

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

Very Nice getaway spot on Edisto Beach

We enjoyed our stay, place was perfect for a couple and had all the amenities we needed. also very well stocked and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M.

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

Family trip

We enjoyed our stay at Blue Grotto on Edisto Island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2024
We hope you will come back and stay with us again!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Regina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
I informed the host that we would be bringing our dog with us and she did not say anything about it. I checked the house rules about bringing a dog and it only said it was pet friendly. The day we left I got a message stating the dog wasn’t aloud on the furniture which was fine but it also said it had to be crated when we were not there. Our dog is a rescue dog that was severely mistreated and cannot be crated. We were already on our way from Ohio so it ended up one of us staying at the house with him. If she had told me this in the beginning or before I could cancel and get a refund I wouldn’t have rented this house. the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

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

Bluer grotto mothers day

The condo was clean and fresh. We enjoyed our getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2025
Thank you for staying with us Debra! Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

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

Great place!

Such a nice and cozy place to relax. Our family and little dog enjoyed it greatly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2024
Happy you enjoyed your stay! Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti Z.

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

Great getaway in great condo

Great condo! Cute and spacious. Watch golf while you eat. Very comfortable bed! Will definitley stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Blue Grotto

Great, peaceful location on Edisto. Clean and well stocked kitchen. Hope to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Birthday Celebration

The house was in a great location. It was stocked with everything you needed . It was a girls birthday celebration we had a blast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Edisto was beautiful

The location is great with fresh seafood, bike rentals, and paddle boarding right across the street from the property. The house is beachy with a sun room facing the east. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2024
Thank you for the lovely review Sarah! We'd love for you to come back and stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne B.

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

Great pet friendly weekend getaway

The cabin was just what we needed for three adults and one dog. The neighborhood is very walkable and a short drive to the beach. The owners were very responsive to text messages and questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary J.

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

Nice house on 16th

Overall happy. Updated inside. Cute decor. Maybe update towels. Overall good family vacation in a nice resort area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni S.

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

Blue Grotto

Charming cottage, clean & well equipped. Very nice host!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Loved Edisto!

We really enjoyed our stay in Edisto. The Blue Grotto was the perfect size for myself and husband. The property was clean and comfortable. The neighborhood was quiet. The hostess was quick to respond to any of our questions/needs. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Would return

Bright and clean. Great location. Quiet. Nice updates to the bathrooms. Would rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2024
We hope you will come back and stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

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

Sweet Retreat

The cottage was a sweet retreat for us. We were returning to Edisto after having been away for a few years. This was the perfect place to call home base. Only needed to add the groceries as the kitchen was well stocked with everything else we needed. Great home for larger families 5 - 7 too. Comfortable beds. Evenings brought the deer out to feed and we had an Awesome view of the birds from the large dining area. We really enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2024
Hope to have you back soon! xoxo
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen G.

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

Edisto Escape!

Soooo close to everything needed - seafood, bikes, park, beach access 35 and 21, pathways and amazing restaurants. House has large open kitchen and outdoor gas grill for family cooking. Ladder steps to loft are steep but great for tweens/teens. Beautiful views from screen porch. Bring cash, sunscreen and bug spray for Edisto!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Not quite ‘there’ yet

This little cottage has been updated in a very nice way on the inside. There are some things lacking that made our stay more challenging than it needed to be, though. *broom but no dustpan *lots of flies but no swatted *no hangers in any closet *only a small single serve Kerrigans for making coffee one cup at a time. Additionally, the outside of the cottage is in very poor condition. It needs to be brought up to the Reno status of the inside, including washing the sunroom windows of cobwebs and dirt so the golf course view can be seen. This place has potential but it isn’t quite ‘there’ yet.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was communicative and nice. Outside of property needs some TLC but inside is nice and fresh… comfortable. SmallDetails such as batteries in remote for TV were bad and light in dining area did not work but overall would stay again for sure and would recommend. Good location close to golf and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

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