Deepwater Charm in Beaufort SC with Private Dock - Vacation rental home in Beaufort, SC

This comfortable 3-bedroom home is located on a peaceful street in a family-aligned neighborhood on Little Lucy Creek in handsome Beaufort by the Sea. You’ll relax and relax on the private dock or in the Carolina room and appreciate broad vistas of the water from nearly every room.
The home has been attractively refreshed to provide open, airy living/dining/kitchen areas with wood floors and an interesting collection of Low Country original Gullah folk art.
The entirely equipped kitchen has all newer appliances including ceramic cooktop, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator with ice maker. The pantry is supplied with basic ingredients including seasonings, spices, oils and vinegars. A modest outside garden contains basic herbs and a gas grille is located on the side patio off the dining room.
The primary bedroom has a queen size pillowtop bed, a full ensuite bathroom, a sizable walk-in closet and striking marsh vistas. There is a sliding door from the bedroom leading directly to the Carolina room. Waking up to the sunrise is the joy of sleeping in this bedroom.
One of the guest bedrooms has a queen size pillowtop bed and the other has two additional-long twin beds. These two bedrooms share a second full guest bathroom. There is also an outdoor shower with hot and cold water. This shower is heavenly after a long day on the beach, especially accompanied with a cold beer.
The Carolina room is completely enclosed, gets gorgeous breezes and has 180° vistas of the creeks and marsh. There is an osprey nest 50 yards from our dock where we’ve been watching a pair of ospreys and their babies for years. We have multiple sets of binoculars and bird books for your bird watching enjoyment.
You'll adore reading, fishing, shrimping, crabbing, and having 'docktails on our great covered dock with ceiling fan to keep you cool and skeeter complimentary on hot summer nights. You will see the dolphins swim, play, and fish in the creek... it's fun to watch!
The home is 4 miles from major supermarkets and other stores and eateries and we are just 5 miles from downtown Beaufort and mins. from Parris Island. The town of Beaufort is steeped in Civil War history and pre-Civil War architecture. Spectacular Antebellum mansions grace avenues along the Beaufort River. The Beaufort River is also home to the Beaufort Water Festival where 50,000+ boats congregate on the Beaufort sandbar for 2 weeks in July for some sun, fun & tons more. Savor the boat during the day & the Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort at nighttime. There will be everything from 'Motown Monday' concerts to Headliner music stars for weekend concerts. Soak up some sun or some history on a carriage ride through town and the Old Point. See numerous sites where movies have been filmed, shop along Bay Street, visit the many art galleries and antique stores, and dine in some of the many charming local eateries.
Whatever your pleasure is, you can bring your boat and tie up at our private dock. You can tour Beaufort by the way of your boat or just discover the waters & islands connected without any car traffic...Just yield for the other boaters! There is so much to do in Beaufort, it's hard to pick just one activity!
Just 20 mins. away is Hunting Island State Park with 3 miles of wide pristine beaches - voted 7th of the top 25 beaches in the U.S. by Travelers Choice. There are also walking and bicycle trails through the forest near the lagoon. Climb the lighthouse and look for dolphins, pelicans and bald eagles - they are there! You might also want to stop on the way home from the beach and buy some freshly caught fish or shrimp right where the shrimp boats come in!
Lastly, there are numerous fine public golf courses and tennis courts within 15 mins. of the home if a little more activity is your thing!