Peaceful Beaufort guest house, perfect for couples or families - Vacation rental home in Beaufort, SC

About this Property

• Sleeps 4
• 1 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Cottage
• Approximately 550 square feet

Located in the trees, our 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest home features a private entrance, a queen sized bed in the bedroom and queen size sleeper couch in the living room, both supplied with 100% cotton sheets and blankets (portable crib available for little ones). Flatscreen TV, DVD player with movies, books and games. Full kitchen with refrigerator, modest stove/oven, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker and everything you need for cooking. Full bathroom with clawfoot tub with shower and fluffy cotton towels. Have coffee or a glass of wine on the modest deck off the bedroom or make use of our charcoal grille for a back yard BBQ. Plenty of parking space for a bigger car, boat, or RV/camper. Less than 10 mins. to downtown Beaufort, Port Royal and Parris Island. 20 mins. to Hunting Island State Park and beach. Both Charleston and Savannah make for painless day trips.

About the Area

Located on a river, this cottage is in Mossy Oaks, a neighborhood in Beaufort with good shopping. USCB Center for the Arts and Beaufort Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St. Helena's Episcopal Church and Beaufort National Cemetery. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

• Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the perfect Beaufort, SC rental home experience:

When to book a Beaufort, SC rental home & When to go:

• June, July, and August are high season in the Beaufort, SC area. To get the best value, change your family's Beaufort, SC vacation to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer great weather, , and reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Beaufort, SC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Reserve your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups book their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Booking websites often offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local Beaufort, SC visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guide magazines have coupons for local accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Make a plan and pick your Beaufort, SC vacation home:

• Start by selecting the best vacation week and a budget.
• Decide how many beds and the configuration your family requires. Peaceful Beaufort guest house, perfect for couples or families has 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts is almost always available on booking pages. Otherwise, call the property owner before you book the vacation property. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Is your family looking for particular amenities? Most rental websites include search filters for amenities.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to inquire about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• Are you bringing the family pet? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or charges may be applied to your agreement.

During your stay:

• Take a copy of the host's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home. Put the host's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Note any issues with the property at check in, and immediately contact the property manager. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are valuable if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or appliance. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents lots of issues.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay more pleasurable. You'll increase your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are a great source for finding the best local beaches.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up when you are away, just like you would back home.
• When it's time to leave, complete a final walk-through to make sure you did not leave anything behind. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Did your family have a great stay? Most rental managers make it easy for clients to provide reviews. If your property and/or property management company was wonderful, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was amiss and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.