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Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 72000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Hardeeville, SC
  • South Carolina Welcome Center
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • River Street
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Forsyth Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA

The Captain’s Retreat is a perfect spot for nature and water lovers. Relax at this peaceful place surrounded by conservation-protected woodlands and swamp. Well located to explore nearby attractions but experience serenity and quiet in the Carolina Lowcountry (19 mi to Bluffton, SC; 26 mi to Hilton Head; 21 mi to Savannah, GA).

Pet and family friendly. Three-bedroom, two full baths with a recently renovated master bath and walk-in shower. Spacious private backyard. Strong wifi and cable TV by firestick. Washer and dryer are in the utility room. Baby and beach gear available for rent upon request.

Kayaks, canoes, and boats are welcome and enjoy the nearby Savannah River, May River, or Calibogue Sound. The Captain’s Retreat is located in Purrysburg near the Savannah River with two boat ramps within approximately a mile—Beck’s Ferry and Mill Stone Landing. There is a place to launch a canoe or kayak in the Savannah River within short walking distance. The Savannah National Wildlife Refuge with hiking and walking trails are nearby (Argyle Island; Kingfisher Loop and Tupelo Trail approximately 10-12 miles away).

Property manager

Brandy Culp
Premier Host

Languages

English
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Doggie door; no fencing; no pets on furniture
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please contact me if you have me if you have more than one pet. I will possibly wave the exception for an additional $75 fee per furry friend.
Please do not leave dirty dishes in the sink; place any remaining dishes in the washer before you leave
No eating in the bedrooms; common areas only.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

Hardeeville

Located in Hardeeville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Argent Square Shopping Center and Hardeeville Farmers & Artists Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Savannah National Wildlife Refuge and Sergeant Jasper County Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hardeeville, SC

What's nearby

  • South Carolina Welcome Center - 29 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Savannah Convention Center - 30 min drive - 32.0 km
  • River Street - 31 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 31 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Forsyth Park - 31 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 32 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fuzzy's Taco Shop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Savannah National Wildlife Refuge and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hardeeville Community Library and Argent Square Shopping Center. Hardeeville City Hall and Richard Gray Baseball Complex are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dena S.

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

Great place

It was great. Has a manly atmosphere, but it was good. Reminded me of my grandfather. Only recommendation I have is the threshold in front of the the far right bedroom has the carpet tacks coming through & my SIL caught his foot on it. But other than than that, it was great. thanks for sharing what I assume is your Dad's place.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

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

Great vacation place!!

The house was just what we wanted. We spent a few days in Savannah and Tybee Island so the location was perfect. The house was just as described and the neighborhood was nice and quiet. We took a walk to the river and just enjoyed nature. We had our fur baby with us and she loved the backyard. We would definitely stay again. Brandy was so easy to communicate with and was very helpful. Great stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Super nice great host

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Winter get away

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Christmas Vacation

Family gathering for Christmas
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tim C.

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

Rincon Visit

The site listed this #1 place for Rincon Georgia 7 miles away. Its really 36 min drive from Rincon but worth the drive if you love peace and quite in the woods. We enjoyed our stay. Very beautiful neighborhood with big 1 acre lot. Great for playing catch with the kids. Bluffton is 30 + min drive away. Mattress in masterbed was very comfortable. Furniture very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

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

Perfect escape!

Beautiful, peaceful place to stay. Very comfortable and clean. My 90 year old grandmother, mother and I all enjoyed our stay. We even got to see some deer and wild turkey wandering the backyard! Would definitely return. Brandy was quick to respond and super helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN M.

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

Savannah trip

It was our first time visiting Savannah and surrounding areas. After a day exploring the city, it was very nice to come home to a peaceful home in the country. The property is very clean,furniture is comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky N.

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

Glamping

Beautiful location at the end of a street surrounded by woods. Very peaceful, close to savannah and hilton head.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla D S.

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

Stay at Hardeville

Overall our whole trip was great, the kids and my dog had lots of fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stay

It's nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Excellent Experience

Very clean, easy to find, very spacious!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

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

Awesome Stay

We came to watch a Savannah Banana’s ball game for my fiancés birthday. The house was not too far for us from there. Very spacious and slept the 7 of us comfortably. We went to the beach our second day, again close enough for a great time. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tom W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our vacation stay

It was good, we enjoyed it, floor needed to be mopped, smelled like a dog, other than that it was very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

Great location...great house.

The house was great and we loved the quietness of the dead end street it was on. So quiet and serene. We sent messages to the owner and she answered back right away. She was extremely friendly and courteous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

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

Great!

Place and stay was great! Very quiet open space and great house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Place

Awesome quiet place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

House

Great place to stay..only problem was linen left in the washing machine and in the hamper. Also found blood on 2 of the mattress covers. Would recommend this vacation house to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

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

Country vacation

The house and the property was absolutely beautiful. We had a great time staying there and we will be back. It's close to Hilton Head and Savanah Georgia. We had the best time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

ronda a.

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

Very nice stay!

Loved the quiet, peaceful neighborhood. It was like being in total isolation, but close to highway. House was VERY well stocked! Close to Savannah River. Plan on staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great place for dogs but needs a little TLC to make great overall

This property is great for dogs as it is away from pretty much everything. Closest other house was about 200 to 300 yards away and out of site. Master bedroom and master bath are excellent and recently redone. The second largest bedroom did not have space to put clothes and it was a bit difficult living out of our suit cases. The existing drawers had the owners stuff in them. The furniture was comfortable and the kitchen was adequately equipped with fairly new appliances. The owner was great to communicate with, but the property manager never returned my call. We were told we could get an air mattress for the 6th person but that never happened so we had to buy one (2 people were single adults). The only way 7 people can sleep here is 2 to each bed and one on the sofa. There were not enough sheets or pillow cases 7 people, especially with an air mattress. There are plenty of pillows though. Great for a family if your not expecting perfection (we were not). Anyone with a dog should know better :). We were just glad to find a place that would allow dogs!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly F.

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

Secluded stay, not far from bigger cities

My family and I enjoyed our stay here. The house is secluded and surrounded by woods, which we loved. I spent some time observing many species of birds present. The house is about half an hour away from Savannah and Hilton Head. Most of the grocery stores and restaurants we went to were about 15-20 minutes away, but worth the drive. We liked that the property was pet friendly, as we brought our dogs with us. We really enjoyed the Okatie Ale House restaurant, but be prepared for a wait if you choose to go there!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L., Bloomfield, NY

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

Pup-Friendly Property

We chose this rental because they were dog friendly, and it was perfect for what we needed. Cell service is spotty, but with Wi-Fi being available, we didn’t have any issue. The kitchen has new appliances and is fully stocked with pots/pans/utensils.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

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

Very quiet beautiful home

The place is very private on a dead end street would recommend for anyone with a family
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brandy Culp

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The Captain’s Retreat was the home of Captain Herb and River Dog, who are now hunting and fishing in heaven together. Professional fisherman and boat captain, Captain Herb followed his catch around the world for over twenty five years. During this time, he called the American Virgin Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, Uruguay, Hawaii, Samoa, New Zealand and Tonga his home waters.

No matter how far he traveled or how beautiful his port of call, the Carolina Lowcountry was his home. In 2005, Captain Herb made Purrysburg, SC—on the Savannah River outside of the Bluffton area—his new fishing and hunting grounds. For the last nine years, he was the Wilson Landing Marina Captain at Palmetto Bluff, on the scenic May River. He cherished his time on the Grace and all of the people that he met as its captain—fellow colleagues, residents, and visitors from all over the world. Known for his salty charisma and truly genuine demeanor, he adored sharing his knowledge of local history and ecology during boat tours and private fishing charters.

Captain Herb loved his home for its serenity and proximity to hunting and fishing spots. He was always in the woods or on the water. As his only daughter, the Purrysburg house has become my special place for retreat and memory. I am now sharing our home with you while I am away.

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