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8.6

Excellent

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10251 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

St Helena Island, SC

Fort Fremont1 min walk
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island43 min drive
Shelter Cove Harbour98 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)112 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The bell house is in a perfect spot. It is just a short walk from the beach nestled in a quiet neighborhood. The home it...

ashley D.

Jul 1, 2017

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bedroom 1st on Right

1 King Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 2nd room on Right

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1 on right

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 2 on left

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstair Main Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

BELL POINT: Pet-Friendly Vacations, Graduations, Reunions, Weddings and more!

This NON-SMOKING 2700 sq ft home is well equipped for family vacations, reunions, graduations, business if you must, and just plain fun in the sun along with 'Man's Best Friend'. (PET FRIENDLY with nonrefundable $50 fee/pet. Excessive damages will add additional costs).
This home accommodates 10 persons sleeping. Additional unclaimed overnight guests will be assessed fees.
Occasions that host more than 10 may require an event fee. We are able to host small events with notice. Please contact the owner for more information. We are located within a 5-minute walk to local beach. 17 miles from Hunting Island State Park. 22.3 miles from Parris Island.

Downstairs: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, Living Room, Dining Room (seats 8), eat-in Kitchen (seats 2), 2 porches (one with table +4 chairs) rockers, loungers

Upstairs: 2 Bedrooms, (2 twins, DBL), bonus room w/ couch, table & 4 chairs, electronic keyboard, pool table, multiple gameboards, cards, puzzles

Outdoors: paved patio, wood swing, picnic table, fire pit, Weber grill, and outdoor shower.

Call your family and friends to come by ringing our Large Outdoor Church Bell (see picture)

Available for rent:
Golf Cart (4 person) $40/day.
Tandem Kayak (2 person) $20/day.
Paddle Board (1 person) $20/day.
Will provide life jackets of assorted sizes up to 180 pounds.

Primary Guest must be at least 21 years of age.

There is not garbage pickup at Bell Point, so we ask that you deposit any refuse at the local recycling station.

Keywords: Beaches, Coastal, Fort Fremont, St. Helena Sound, Hunting Island State Park, Marines, Graduation, Parris Island, Beaufort, Reunions, Golf, Boating, Fishing, Port Royal, Beaufort County

Property manager

Jane

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Large Special events require addtl $350

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

$50 fee/pet Non-refundable.4+ pets contact host

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking available outside porch ONLY

YOU are asked to take trash to dump Sun/Tues/Fri.

Events: Please contact owner for event planning

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

Note from host: Large Special events require addtl $350

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saint Helena Island

Located in Saint Helena Island, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Westvine Drive Trailhead and Spanish Moss Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Port Royal Skateboard Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Sea Wolf Charters and Adventure Cove. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St Helena Island, SC

What's nearby

Fort Fremont - 1 min walk
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island - 43 min drive
Mitchelville Freedom Park - 98 min drive
Shelter Cove Harbour - 98 min drive
Palmetto Dunes Club - 99 min drive

Getting around

Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

‪Traditions - ‬55 min drive
‪Corner Perk Port Royal - ‬38 min drive
‪Maynard's Ice Cream & Cafe - ‬39 min drive
‪LagerHead Tavern - ‬95 min drive
‪Madison's - ‬39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BELL POINT: Pet-Friendly Vacations, Graduations, Reunions, Weddings and more! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at BELL POINT: Pet-Friendly Vacations, Graduations, Reunions, Weddings and more!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BELL POINT: Pet-Friendly Vacations, Graduations, Reunions, Weddings and more!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BELL POINT: Pet-Friendly Vacations, Graduations, Reunions, Weddings and more! located?

This family-friendly Saint Helena Island holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Fort Fremont, and within 9 mi (15 km) of York W. Bailey Museum and Penn Center. Red Piano Too Gallery and Chapel of Ease are also within 12 miles (20 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

ashley D.

1 July 2017

Beautiful and relaxing

The bell house is in a perfect spot. It is just a short walk from the beach nestled in a quiet neighborhood. The home itself is amazing with so much room!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

18 May 2024

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

Great rental price, accommodations, and location.

Perfect property for a family or friends gathering. The 6 members, including myself, had not been together as a group since our 50th HS reunion in 2016, and had a wonderful time reminiscing about our lasting friendship in a pleasant environment.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

16 May 2024

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

Great place for families

We had a large family with pets staying together for a mcrd graduation and this was a great option for us. The house was spacious and clean. Living room furniture was new, beds were comfortable. We made good use of the screened in porch as the evening weather was perfect for sitting outside. The kids loved the upstairs game room. The drive to the base didn’t take long at all. We walked to the old fort and explored as well as spending some time down at the water. We found one minor issue upon check in and the owner got back to us immediately. Met a couple Neighbors and they super friendly. Would definitely stay here again if ever in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Louise D.

27 Nov 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Place Needs Some TLC

Overall location was great for our purposes and owner communicated rather quickly to several hiccups that occurred: smoke alarm going off when we arrived; lightbulbs missing from lamps; electric can opener broken & water heater fuse flipped so a few had col showers until we figured out the reason. We loved the fact that we could have the 3 dogs between us there but the cleanliness and age of furniture looked as though it accommodated the dogs more than the guests. The outdoor porch would have been a great addition but porch and furniture was very filthy and looked like tall needed a good power wash. The pool table had only one complete pocket so balls fell to the floor. The couches in living room desperately need replacing. Despite the above the location was perfect, the kitchen well equipped and homeowner very nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

14 Nov 2023

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

Awesome house

The property was even better than advertised. My only regret is that we were so busy we didnt spend a lot of time at the house. The house was very nice and we are looking forward to going back sometime in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

12 Oct 2023

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

awesome place

great place

Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H., Sharpsburg, GA USA

5 Sept 2023

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

Bell Point is fabulous!

Our family gathered at Bell Point for Labor Day weekend, right after a hurricane passed through South Carolina. Yard debris was cleared even though we were there 2 days later. Jane communicated that there was power but no television. As we are a family of card/board games, and jigsaw puzzle workers, we certainly didn’t mind no TV. It was wonderful to have 2 coffee makers for 7 adults, plenty of space for us to game and share meals, well-stocked kitchen for preparing said meals. Plenty of space for each couple/ person to have their own bedroom. The neighborhood was friendly, and I highly recommend renting the golf cart to get around and explore, although the beach and Fort Fremont are an easy walk. We enjoyed exploring nearby Beaufort, and Port Royal. We also enjoyed reading the history of the area in the notebook provided by Jane. Bell Point was an excellent spot for our little family reunion.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle B., Aiken, USA

8 July 2023

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

Family vacation

Overall nice and relaxing. Just what we needed

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

3 July 2023

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

2023 vacation

We loved staying at Bell Point. It's very clean, quiet and a comfortable place to stay. All of us felt at home. We had the pleasure of meeting the host of Bell Point the first day, she was quick to take care of any issues we had. My nephew is stationed at Paris Island we were able to visit with him and see the old fort just down the road. I would love to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

22 June 2023

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

Nice stay!

Very close to a quiet beach. Spacious house Jane was awesome with communicating!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn P S.

10 June 2023

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

Good family time

The location is great, near good fishing, great seafood restaurants and it is a short trip to the ocean. Wifi is iffy but our main reason for the trip was family time so not a priority for us. The bed configuration was different than that posted on the website but the host provided an air mattress

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niki B.

7 June 2023

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

Marine Graduation Week

Tons of space. We had 9 and could have easily slept more. House is a lot more spacious than the pictures let on. Kitchen well stocked with utensils,pots n pans, ext. If you are staying for. Marine graduation it is a solid 30 mins to Parris Island. Had no problem getting instacart deliveries. It is about 10-15 min drive to all stores.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

24 May 2023

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

Summer family vacation

Loved being in a home that could accommodate our family!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

4 Apr 2023

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

Comfortable Space in a Tranquil Neighborhood

Our group of 9 adults and 3 dogs (one small, one medium, one large) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bell Point. The shared areas were spacious and we especially liked the size and layout of the kitchen. The screened porch was a popular spot and the backyard was a nice spot to enjoy the firepit and listen to the songbirds. My parents (mid-70s) found the master very comfortable and accessible and everyone else was very comfortable in the other bedrooms. The neighborhood was quiet and relaxed, we never heard any neighbors the whole week. While the DSL internet service was dependable during the day, it tended to lag in the evenings (likely because more neighbors were online). This was not a problem as it encouraged us to get out and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. We enjoyed strolling the nearby beach and the egret/heron rookery a couple of blocks away at Land's End Pond. The Beaufort area presented plenty of sightseeing opportunities and Savannah was an easy day trip. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

9 Mar 2023

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

Bootcamp Graduation

Perfect place to stay during USMC Graduation Week!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla W.

31 Jan 2023

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Wonderful place

My family and I stayed in this place for our sons USMC graduation. There was plenty of room for all of us. The pictures are exactly as the house shows. It was beautiful. The fort is across the road and it is very cool to walk through. Parris Island is about a 25 minute drive so it's a great place to stay if you are looking to visit for Graduation. There is also a public access to the beach less than a five minute walk. The porch was wonderful to sit on and very peaceful.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

22 Oct 2022

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

Just what we needed...

We rented this property for my son's USMC graduation. We had a large group and this place provided us plenty of room to spread out. It is located in a quiet neighborhood. With such a large group it was nice to have three bathrooms in which we never ran out of hot water. We enjoyed being able to explore Fort Fremont that was a very short walk away. We cooked a huge family style dinner to celebrate. We used the gas grill that is located at the property. The teens ate on the screened in porch. After dinner we enjoyed hanging out around the fire in the fire pit at the house. We definitely recommend this place if you have a large group. If you are coming down for graduation the house is about 30 minutes from Parris Island.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Tricia O.

9 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

USMC Graduation

We stayed at Bells Point for our son’s graduation from USMC. Overall the property accommodated our needs. It could use a little TLC and updating but was perfectly fine for our needs. We would recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Shereece S.

12 Aug 2022

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

Enjoyable Stay

Plenty of space and convenient to the beach. Host was very responsive.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee D., Chesnee

1 Aug 2022

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Nice and quiet

Nice and clean. Quite and low key beach, full of nature.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charmon H.

26 June 2022

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Family time for at Bell Point!

We had a wonderful week. Jane was the best, very quick to respond with questions or anything we needed, she even dropped off home grown tomatoes! Our guys fished and caught stingrays, a baby shark, and all of us enjoyed trying to catch the crabs! The neighbors were so friendly and everyone we met acted like they had known us forever. The sound isn't like the ocean so don't expect a huge beach or large waves. We were there for our Marines graduation (30 minutes from PI) and he has 3 brothers so the area was perfect for them, the girls enjoyed the sun, and the house was perfect and peaceful for all of us. If you want the large beach Hunting Island is one of the most beautiful beaches in our wonderful state and is only about a 20 minute drive, we enjoyed 2 great days there. Jane has a very informative book put together that tells you about the local history of the area ( quite a lot including movies made in the area) within the drive in and we were surprised how close the ruins and old school were. The fort was right next to us and our dogs got to enjoy it as much as we did, it was where they headed on every walk!! The younger adults even went to try and find the ghosts of Fort Fremont!! All in all we had a wonderful time with family and Jane made sure everything within her power made that happen, the whole family loved her. And I can't end without mentioning the grapefruit, lime, tangerine and fig trees at Bell Point I just wish they would have been ripe! Oh well hopefully someday soon another family will enjoy them!! A huge shout out and thanks to Jane!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Pamella C.

20 June 2022

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

Nice place overall.

Our stay was very nice, and the location was quiet. It is quite a distance to many things, grocery stores were about 10 miles away, restaurants and shopping areas were also several miles away.. The beach on the intercoastal was nice and just a few blocks away, and Fort Fremont was interesting. I did have a problem with us having to take our trash to a recycling center a few miles away. And, it's only open a few days a week. We did it, but I think there should be a much closer place to put any trash. We did not know that was required. I also think that should have been disclosed in the listing. We drove to Hunting Island State Park, about 25 minutes away and the beach there was very nice, and the lighthouse is beautiful. Overall it was a nice time and we enjoyed it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

15 May 2022

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Review

Perfect location for us. Appreciate your flexibility with our dates. Clean and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Connie D.

13 May 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

I gave it an overall rating of 3 due to this being an older house and could use some upgrades.

This site was perfect for our needs for our Marine’s graduation. Keep in mind, this is an older house but very roomy. The fort and beach across the street is an added bonus.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Buddy P.

5 May 2022

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Marine Graduation

House was great. Perfect size and plenty of room for everyone. House was fully equipped with everything. Neighborhood and surrounding areas are a little rundown. Close to the beach. Walked on the beach and saw people fishing for sharks. Owners were very friendly and helpful. There is a wine cooler in the kitchen which really was not useful and out very many people will stay for a week and have 10 or 12 bottles of wine store and the wine cooler if it was removed it would be a lot more room in the kitchen but other than that everything else was great

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022