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

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Exterior
Watch the horse and buggy tour go by.
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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.

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 829257vb
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 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

Beaufort

Located in Beaufort, this holiday home is in the city centre. Beaufort Museum and USCB Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include John Mark Verdier House and St. Helena's Episcopal Church. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, snorkelling and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Beaufort, SC

What's nearby

  • University of South Carolina-Beaufort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bay Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • John Mark Verdier House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Helena's Episcopal Church - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bricks On Boundary - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Herban Market and Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Maryland Fried Chicken - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort Historic Area 5-min walk to River! ?

As of 12 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort Historic Area 5-min walk to River! on 7 Aug, 2026 start from S$315, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cottage in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort Historic Area 5-min walk to River! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort Historic Area 5-min walk to River! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort Historic Area 5-min walk to River! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in Historic District, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Beaufort Museum, John Mark Verdier House and University of South Carolina-Beaufort. Bay Street and Thomas Hepworth House are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and house met all our needs Definitely will use it again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Close to all activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great little place in a great location. The hosts were very responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodger H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. Walking distance to downtown and tour sites. Great to have a parking space off -street, so no need for pay for parking. Clean , well lit interior with all amenities. Note: 2-ply toilet paper, a real plus!! Suggest that a step-by-step process be printed for operating the TV ( for the electronically challenged).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was so straight forward of a stay, we had no issues, no concerns, easy stay. Location was great, walked to Rain n Bagels, Lowcountry produce, Sister Sister, Old Bull Tavern and all the other downtown places.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec, 2025
Thank you for staying with us! Glad you enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a lovely time. Problems fixed quickly. Easy to get to beach or city!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third time at this property. Very clean and stocked with everything we needed. The hosts were great - very accommodating. Immediate response to every inquiry. Easy walk to downtown and parking right at the rental property. We hope to return again next year. The only thing that could have been better was the ice machine was not working. We hope it is repaired by next year. Certainly wasn’t a dealbreaker as we managed just fine. This is an awesome property.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

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

Great location to everything downtown

Parking was great as well as location. Confortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catie D.

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

Perfect little cottage

We loved our stay here, walking distance to all the shops and restaurants in town. Great location and value!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a perfect location to walk to shops/dining and the marina. The neighborhood was quiet and the beds were comfortable. We couldn’t ask for much more. Would stay here again next time we visit Beaufort.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carey T.

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

Perfect location

Very close and convenient to the heart of downtown Beaufort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jax M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The charming cottage provided my family with easy access to downtown Beaufort and spaces for us to gather in (living and dining room). The front porch also created additional space to sit and talk. We greatly appreciated the location, parking spaces for 2 cars, fully loaded kitchen, washer/dryer, decor, and spacious bedrooms. Overall, a great place that has historic charm!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon W.

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

Awesome property

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet V.

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

Beaufort babes

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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl v.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

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

Peaceful

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek N.

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

Beaufort Charm

Perfect spot, great location. Everything within walking distance. Very clean vintage home with plenty charm and all the amenities for a weekend getaway. I am sure we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Good vacation home.

Nice house. Clean, well kept and walking distance from downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the 414. Hope to see you again, George and Judi
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Comfortable house in a good location

The house had everything we needed a great shower and close to town. Riverfront sunsets are fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne D.

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

Great Location!

Check-in is quick and easy. Oder home, comfortable for three people. AC works well in 100 heat index!! Just a short walk to shops, restaurants and the waterfront park. A few blocks to the bridge to Lady’s Island, and a nice drive to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leroy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For me and my granddaughter the best part of the visit was the front porch and all the great and friendly people that walked by with their dogs and allowed her to play with their pet. We haven't got her a pet yet but I'm really sure it will be a small dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec, 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We are glad you enjoyed it and hope to host you again in the future!

About the host

Hosted by Judi Babalis

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Originally from Canada, we moved to Beaufort over 20 years ago to raise our family. We love our beautiful waterfront town, full of charm and southern hospitality!

Why they chose this property

We love to travel and have enjoyed staying in many short term rentals. We can keep our family together and get a real feel for where we are. We want you to feel the same and have a home away from home experience. We strive to offer everything you would need to have a comfortable, relaxing stay. Two Bikes available for use, please bring your helmets with you.

What makes this property unique

Park your car when you arrive and you really don't need to drive again until you head home. Walk to the river for a swing or fishing! Walk to many restaurants, dine-in, or take out! Walk to shops and even a little grocer downtown. Larger grocers are a short drive away.

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