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

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 51330 sq ft

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Beaufort, SC

University of South Carolina-Beaufort
‪4 min walk‬
Bay Street
‪5 min walk‬
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
‪5 min walk‬
Beaufort, SC (BFT-Frogmore Intl.)
‪6 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

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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Mermaid Cottage (John)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Beaufort, SC

What's nearby

University of South Carolina-Beaufort - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Bay Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Beaufort National Cemetery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort - 26 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Bricks On Boundary - ‬16 min walk
‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
‪Lost Local - ‬5 min walk

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.

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.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Mar 31, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

Apr 7, 2025

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

Tidy Bungalow in Historic Beaufort - Walk Everywhere!

Tidy bungalow within a couple blocks from the waterfront and historic Beaufort. Very quiet neighborhood. Great escape that doesn’t wreak havoc on the wallet! :)

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet V.

Nov 10, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Dec 1, 2024

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

Great home in perfect location!

This space was just right for our group of 5 - three bedrooms and 1.5 baths. We appreciated the king bed & privacy of en suite 1/2 bath. Kitchen well equipped, nice dining space. We enjoyed walking out each morning to the downtown area and historical attractions.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon W.

May 30, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Jan 1, 2025

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

Trip to Beaufort

The cottage was clean, and comfortable. Location was great - within easy walking distance of waterfront, shopping, restaurants, and historic sites. Location was also within easy driving distance of Hunting Island state park and other areas of interest. The kitchen was well equipped but could use a nonstick frying pan. More hooks in BOTH bathrooms as well as a couple of open shelves would be a nice improvement. We would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie G.

Oct 9, 2024

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

Perfect location

We came to Beaufort to enjoy the Run Forrest Run 5k and Shrimp Festival. This little house was in the perfect location to walk to downtown and all of the events. We were able to experience so much of the low country and plan day trips to Charleston and Savannah. The house was perfectly set up and very comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack W.

Aug 15, 2024

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

Another delightful stay in downtown Beaufort

For the second time, my wife and I enjoyed this lovely cottage that is a few minutes walk away from Beaufort's Bay Street. Having separate rooms and a short distance to a playground were both invaluable to our stay with our young child.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Dec 5, 2024

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

So quaint

we had an amazing time! It’s two blocks from adorable shopping and amazing food. The house was adorable. We loved the front porch. We did ask if we could check in a few hours early and we just wish the check-in process/communication was a little better. Other than that, we had an amazing time!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Aug 8, 2024

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

Wonderful

Perfect for our family getaway. House was better than we expected. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Jul 3, 2024

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

Charming Cozy Cottage

Perfect size and location of cottage to spend quality time with our family. Cottage was clean and had everything we needed plus more. Beds were comfortable and parking was just right. Quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Highly recommend this home for your next stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

May 30, 2023

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

Peaceful

Great location. Comfy cozy clean house. Great stay!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl v.

May 22, 2022

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Aug 13, 2016

Good vacation home.

Nice house. Clean, well kept and walking distance from downtown.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Nov 19, 2017

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

8/10 Good

Gay and Charlie R.

May 12, 2023

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

Comfortable property

This is a very nice property in a wonderful location to enjoy Beaufort. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping and historic areas.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

donna m., California/Hawaii

Dec 18, 2017

Lovely home in the heart of the town

This is my second visit to this home. Very comfortable, great location and lovely hosts.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

James G., Kalamazoo, MI

Mar 24, 2024

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

Convenient location

Perfect location. Easy walking to downtown shops and restaurants. Easy to get to Port Royal, Hunting Island State Park. House needs some repairs, luggage racks. Comfortable for two but would be tight for more. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Mar 24, 2024

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

Location, location, location…

This is a great property within a few blocks of all the downtown restaurants and waterfront. It is also just down from the library, near the Cultural Arts Center (great programs and movies), museums, and many historic sites. There is ample room to entertain (table seats 8), and the little front porch is an extra bonus. We are glad we stayed there.

Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley G.

Oct 10, 2021

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

Great cottage…great location

I have stayed here 3 times so far and I love it. So close to downtown & the waterfront. Immaculately kept and equipped with just about anything you might need. Very responsive owners as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelley G.

May 11, 2021

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

Great cottage and great location!

This is my second of what I hope will be many stays at this property. There is plenty of room to spread out and it’s just a few short blocks to the waterfront. It is well-stocked with just about everything you could think of. The hosts are very accommodating.

Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelley G.

Apr 28, 2022

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

Wonderful cottage close to waterfront

I have rented this property twice a year for the past several years. Super adorable, has a great porch and is 3 blocks from downtown & waterfront. Hosts are very responsive and a pleasure to deal with.

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke W.

Aug 4, 2023

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

Highly recommend

And best of all, it was cool. We have gone to Beaufort last 4 years. This is first time we were completely comfortable temp wise in our rental. Kept it <72 during July days and 68 at night.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W., Charlotte, North Carolina

Apr 9, 2019

Our favorite Beaufort house!

We love this location and truly feel it’s like our home away from home in Beaufort. George and Judi are wonderful to work with. They are thoughtful hosts-wine and cheese were waiting for us-and the kitchen always has basics like sugar, salt, pepper, coffee filters, laundry soap etc. The home has been nicely refinished and is comfortably furnished. Mattresses are very comfortable and sheets/towels in ample supply. Location is perfect and walkable to everything! Highly recommend, we look forward to our next trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Clare K.

Jan 9, 2022

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

Great lititle house near downtown!

Nice place for a group or family reunion, close to downtown. North Street can get a little busy at times. Also, the taxes and fees make the per diem cost higher than advertised. But the house is spacious and quiet and well laid out, with comfortable beds and a well equipped kitchen. And our host was reasonably communicative and accomodating. Nice place to say!

Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mermaid Cottage (John)

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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3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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