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Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Historic District!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Historic District!

Adorable cottage with all the comforts of home. Within walking distance to shopping, dining and the waterfront park of Beaufort, SC.
I have been a Airbnb and VRBO host for over 10 years, I know what you want.

This adorable home is a quirky little 2 bedroom 1 bath 1940's cottage located in the heart of Historic Downtown Beaufort.

We have completed the addition of a beautiful, private, back yard patio. Duke Cottage is adjacent to our other property, Baby Charles, VRBO #2512260. We have our Health and Fitness Destination, #2577085, just 4 houses from the Spanish Moss Trail in the Hermitage Neighborhood.


From this location, you can easily walk to our gorgeous waterfront park where there are lots of restaurants, galleries, and shops. There are porch swings lining the waterfront and it is a lovely place to sit and enjoy the ‘yacht parade’ on the Beaufort River, which is part of the Intracoastal Waterway. The Point neighborhood, filled with antebellum mansions used in the filming of many movies, is just 4 blocks to the east and a wonderful area for leisurely strolls.

Inside the house there is central AC (and heat), as well as whisper quiet ceiling fans in the living room and both bedrooms. It has a cozy living room with a 40' Sony Bravia flat panel TV, HD cable and a DVD player.

The kitchen is large and bright and has been completely redone with a glass top electric range, dishwasher, and refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, and a stacked washer/dryer unit. All cabinets and countertops are new, with a deep stainless steel sink and a pull down spray faucet. All pots, pans, dishes, glassware, flatware, and necessary gadgets are provided - as are small appliances like a coffee maker, toaster, blender, and a hand mixer. The kitchen is also stocked with staples such as salt and pepper, coffee, tea, and sugar - just to name some. We found a cute little 'nesting' table and 2 chairs for casual dining.


The Dining Room has large windows on 2 walls. The dining table is round glass and seats 4 comfortably. There is a lovely curved metal chandelier for ambience.


The master bedroom has a 2011 Sealy Posturepedic mattress and boxspring with 100% cotton high thread sheets and fluffy new pillows. We have switched out all of our Queen bedding to white European Duvet & Shams during the cooler months - IF we have any - so there will still be the high thread count sheets, but instead of our white cotton Matelassé Coverlets, now you will have a duvet cover and shams. These are washed and changed between guest. It's more work, but it as we discovered, it is a better sleeping experience!

The second bedroom has a single bed with the same mattress, except that it is a twin. We tried having a trundle, but it is too cramped to be comfortable, so the house is limited to 3 guests.


There is one bathroom, and while it isn't large, it is bright and fresh and comes stocked with plenty of 100% cotton fluffy towels. Amenities and a blow dryer are also provided.


The private patio has a dining table with 4 chairs and an umbrella, and 2 chaise lounges and a huge umbrella at the other end. It is a lovely place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.


Pets are allowed with prior approval and a refundable deposit. Please let me know what kind and size of pet you wish to bring so we can discuss it's appropriateness! *The yard is fenced, but PLEASE take responsibility for your pet, should it be approved. We cannot be responsible if you leave a gate or a door open of if a pet escapes.*


All you have to bring is you and your clothing - we've got the rest!


Oh - ALL of our properties are NON-SMOKING, inside and out.


*NOTE: ALL OF OUR VRBO PROPERTIES ARE LEGAL SHORT TERM RENTALS IN THE CITY OF BEAUFORT, SC. WE HAVE BUSINESS LICENSES AND PAY ALL TAXES REQUIRED TO OPERATE THEM. ALL ARE CODE COMPLIANT, AND WE ARE ALLOWED TO RENT ALL OF THEM FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 NIGHTS. WE ADHERE TO THE MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY.


**TAX NOTE: VRBO/HOMEAWAY ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO COLLECT ALL STATE AND LOCAL TAXES AND REMITT THEM DIRECTLY TO THE STATE UNDER THEIR OWN NUMBER. STARTING SEPTEMBER 1, 2019, THEY UNILATERALLY STARTED RETAINING THE 11% TAX THAT INCLUDES 5% SALES TAX, 2% STATE ATAX, 1% BEAUFORT COUNTY TRANSPORTATION TAX AND 3% CITY OF BEAUFORT ATAX. ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 9, 2019, VRBO/HOMEAWAY STOPPED COLLECTING THE 3% CITY OF BEAUFORT ATAX AND WITHOUT NOTICE CHANGED THE TAXES TO BE COLLECTED ON ALL FUTURE BOOKINGS TO EXCLUDE THIS TAX. THEY HAVE PUT US IN THE AWKWARD POSITION OF HAVING TO COLLECT AND REMIT THE 3% TAX SEPARATELY. THIS IS WHY YOU WILL BE RECEIVING A PAYMENT REQUEST FOR THE 3% ATAX.

Property manager

Melissa Lewis
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 cottage is in the city centre. USCB Center for the Arts and Beaufort Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bay Street and Port Royal Farmers Market. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Beaufort, SC

What's nearby

  • University of South Carolina-Beaufort - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bay Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Beaufort National Cemetery - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort - 26 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bricks On Boundary - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lost Local - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hearth Wood Fired Pizza - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Historic District! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Historic District!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Historic District!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Historic District! located?

Located in Historic District, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of University of South Carolina-Beaufort and USCB Center for the Arts. St. Helena's Episcopal Church and Bay Street are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 277 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Patricia B.

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

Kitchen needs upgrading

The appliances are in need of upgrades, especially the dishwasher. The kitchen cooking equipment was sparse and in need of upgradingneed of
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Christmas in Beaufort

House was in a great location, very quiet, beautiful churches and easy walk into town. The fenced in backyard was a plus, my dog could go out and watch the squirrels in the trees. Even though the weather didn’t cooperate we managed to explore Hunting Island State Park, a great farmers market and do some thrift shopping. The house was well equipped. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney B.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Adorable & Comfortable

Cozy little cottage and great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

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

Review

Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

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

Comfortable house, fenced in yard for peope and pets. Close to downtown, good location.

Nice property, especially for pet owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Connie H.

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

Quirky and Convenient

The cottage was older, so floors slanted and doors didn’t all fully close, but it was reasonably clean, in a quiet area & very convenient to the waterfront. We walked to all the shops and restaurants. We loved Beaufort and hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gin W.

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

Great house in a great location

The house was charming. We enjoyed the backyard patio for morning coffee, and the short, beautiful walk down to the Waterfront. Thank you for a lovely stay in your lovely cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Slanty Shanty

Wonderful location, great property management & attention to details made for an enjoyable trip. Not sure how no one noticed or commented in the reviews about how the house has nothing level about it. Every room drops off in multiple directions. This made for some interesting times, especially getting up in the night for the bathroom. The bed that’s written up as being wonderful is really just old and lumpy. Add it to the slanted room and we didn’t get much sleep. But we did have an enjoyable time. I hate leaving reviews, especially about not as positive experiences, but I felt the reviews posted were not 100% accurate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Cottage in wonderful location

Perfect for walking downtown and driving to the beach and farmers market. Everything we needed was in cottage, including recommendations for local activities and restaurants. Easy booking and communication with host. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

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

Weekend Stay

Peaceful, quaint little home in the beautiful historic Beaufort area! Short walking distance to fantastic food, shopping, waterfront parks! Home had plenty of towels, blankets, and pillows. Comfortable furniture. Enjoyed lounging. Despite being close to the road, the house was quiet. Such a comfortable, clean stay. Highly recommend 💕
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

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

Great location, comfortable and clean

Quiet neighborhood walking distance to the waterfront. Good amenities (kitchen appliances, beach towels), and cute back yard patio area. Very responsive host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

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

Great Getaway Cottage for Family

We really enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage in the heart of Beaufort. It was the perfect location to be able to walk to everything we wanted to visit in downtown Beaufort and a short drive to everything else, including Hunting Island Beach State Park. It was such a nice perk that the stay included a pass to the state park which saved us hassle and money.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

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

Anniversary Trip

Home was perfect for us and our two small dogs. Loved the fenced in backyard and proximity to downtown Beaufort. We walked everywhere. Melissa was very responsive and a joy to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location

Disappointed

Not the best section of town/ home across the street has lots of garbage/ very mixed neighborhood of nice homes and others in disrepair and others boarded up Inside of the home had slopped floors and needed a good paint job in places.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Pleasant Experience

Very nice 2 day visit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

Cute and Cozy

Wonderful place to stay! Close enough to walk downtown if you wish. Enjoyed the outside patio also. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connnie T.

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

Beaufort

Perfect walking distance to historic downtown. Helpful house guide. Totally fenced in yard for our dog
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher E.

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

Duke Cottage

Quaint cottage close to local attractions and eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Wanda K.

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

Historic Beaufort

The Duke is a charming cottage on Old Town Beaufort. Within walking distance of many historic sites and the beautiful riverwalk. Everything we needed was provided at the cottage. Very comfortable in every way.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

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

Perfect for Bringing your dog family

Perfect place for bringing your pets. Fenced in yard, cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

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

A great weekend get away!!

Our host was wonderful, everything we needed was provided and the location was perfect. Easy walk to all activities and restaurants we will definitely look forward to returning. Friends from Tn.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin F.

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

Amazing cottage

Duke cottage was an amazing stay! It was so sweet, quiet and vintage. We were in the perfect place to get to and from Parris Island for MCRD Graduation. The fenced in back yard was perfect for our two dogs. We even had some fighter jets fly over! A total of 4 went by at a low altitude! We could see everything! Definitly would consider going back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Great Little Cottage

Home was very clean and well appointed. Bed was beautifully made and comfortable. Fenced back yard was great for our little Corgi. Duke Cottage was within walking distance to downtown and several eateries. One slight concern was that the tub drains extremely slow. The plunger that we found in a closet was useless(broken). This would not keep us from recommending the Duke Cottage, however. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MIchelle S.

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

Little gem

Great little 2 BR house for our family of 3. Fenced yard was great for our 2 dogs. Walkable location to waterfront. We would totally stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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Hosted by Melissa Lewis

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