The Little Sandpiper - Charming Port Royal Cottage - Vacation rental home in Port Royal, SC

The front of The Sandpiper is occasionally used a few hours a week for guitar lessons, but the private apartment in the back, porch, and roomy backyard with grille and fire pit are all yours to savor. Located in the heart of Port Royal, you’re just a half-mile walk to the beach, wetlands trails, and local eateries and bars, and only 5 mins. to Parris Island - the ideal mix of comfort, appeal, and Lowcountry relaxation.

The home is owned and managed by musicians and they use the front part of the home to teach a couple of acoustic guitar lessons just a few hours during the week. The entire guest suite in the back of the home is separate from the modest studio in the front of the home and the entire back suite, the porch, and the enormous backyard are solely yours to appreciate!

The guest suite features a private keypad entry in the back and offers 2 bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a full bathroom with a double-headed shower. The primary bedroom has a king bed, while the second bedroom includes a trundle with 2 twin beds and a recliner chair. Each room has its own TV. The outdoor living space features a screened-in porch with seating, plus a patio with seating, grille, and fire pit! There’s no living room, but be sure to relax by the fire or grab your beach towels for a short walk to the close by beach. Appreciate plenty of dining and drinks just steps from the home.

The Sands Beach is the closest beach to The Little Sandpiper, just 0.5 miles away! This cozy sandy spot sits where Battery Creek meets the Beaufort River, with vistas of Parris Island. You’ll often find plenty of shark teeth, and you can even drive your car on the beach! Port Royal is a very walkable community, so you can walk down the avenue to enjoy the local stores as well. Water shoes are recommended. The beach is right next to the Port Royal observation tower. For a more classic beach experience, take a breathtaking drive to Hunting Island State Park, South Carolina’s most fashionable state park, about 30 mins. away.

The Little Sandpiper is located in walking distance from eateries, the Sands Beach, handsome wetlands and breweries and is the ideal place to experience Beaufort and Port Royal.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:

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This is a no smoking property. If you smoke inside, there will be an additional fee of $500 minimum to remove the smoke smell.

We provide an initial supply of toilet paper and paper towels, but you might need to purchase more if you have a longer stay.

A intelligent TV is included and is available for guests to log into their own streaming services and apps. Cable tv/ live tv is not supplied.

No late check-out or early check-in. If a guest does not vacate the property by 10 AM on their scheduled day of departure, the fee for failing to vacate is $100.00.

Please note that Palmetto bugs are a common occurrence in Beaufort and the surrounding Lowcountry region. Due to the area’s humid climate and proximity to marshlands, these insects may occasionally be seen indoors, particularly during periods of high humidity or after heavy rainfall. Palmetto bugs are a natural part of the local environment and are not the same as cockroaches. Their presence does not indicate a lack of cleanliness or an infestation. The property is professionally cleaned and treated regularly by a licensed pest control service to minimize their occurrence.

We are available via the platform app for any questions you may have. In case of an urgent emergency please call 911.

*TRAVEL INSURANCE HIGHLY ADVISED* - There will be no refunds for weather, natural disasters, power outages, personal matters, or other things that are beyond our control. Please protect your trip by purchasing Travel Insurance.

Please Note: Normal wear and tear is to be expected in any lived-in space, including vacation units. Our listing clearly outlines what is and isn’t supplied so guests can book with confidence. Unless there is clear damage to the property or your stay was significantly impacted by an issue, we do not offer refunds for finished stays. Thank you for understanding and helping us maintain a fair hosting environment for all.

IMPORTANT Note for USMC Graduation Guests:
If you are booking dates for a Marine Corps graduation, we highly recommend reserving the nighttime of graduation as well. Guests are not typically allowed to bring all bags onto base, and car checks can cause delays or complications.

While we do our best to accommodate military families coming to support their Marine, please note that we cannot guarantee suitcases storage after checkout on graduation day. Additionally, early check-ins and late checkouts are not always possible due to our cleaning team’s schedule and back-to-back reservations. Our cleaners manage multiple properties, and we want to ensure each home is ideally prepared for every guest.
Thank you for your understanding, and congratulations on your Marine’s achievement!

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