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8.8

Excellent

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

St. Helena Island, SC

Hunting Island Lighthouse6 min drive
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island33 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)105 min drive
Edisto Beach State Park118 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The Beaufort area is just the perfect low country get away and Harbor Island is about as relaxing as you can get. Plenty...

Zach M.

Oct 25, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Book now for Summer! Lovely duplex home with screened-in porch, ocean views, and beach access

Situated in the private gated community of Pelican Pont, Harbor Island, Villa Bella Vista is a 4-bedroom, 3 bath duplex home that boasts stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, as well as Johnson’s Creek and Hunting Island. With plenty of room to spread out, this two-level home is ideal for families or large groups. The home is situated near the boardwalk to the beach. After a day in the sun and sand, guests have access to an outside shower under the carport.

The first floor of the home features a kitchen, replete with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and a spacious storage pantry. Guests can enjoy their culinary creations at the dining table just off the kitchen.

The living room is located adjacent to the dining area. Here, guests can get comfortable while taking in a movie on the flatscreen TV.

The screened-in porch located off the living room features lovely views of the dunes and the ocean beyond them. Outdoor seating—including a table and chairs—makes the porch a perfect spot to enjoy meals al fresco or your morning cup of coffee.

After a busy day spent exploring Harbor Island, guests can get some rest in one of four well-appointed bedrooms. The first-floor level has two bedrooms. The main bedroom features beach-inspired décor, a king-sized bed, flat-screen TV, an en-suite, dual vanity bathroom with a stand-alone shower, and access to the screened-in porch. The second bedroom has two twin beds and a flat-screen TV. Next to this bedroom is another bathroom with a shower-over-tub.

The two remaining bedrooms are located on the second floor. One features a queen-sized bed, along with a bunk bed, making it perfect for children. There is a bathroom with a shower-over-tub, located off this bedroom. The second bedroom on this level has an ocean view and is decorated in calming hues of blue and gray and comes replete with a queen-sized bed, wicker furniture, and a flat-screen TV.

Staying on Harbor Island includes access to the pools, fitness center, tennis courts, and basketball court. Please be advised that all guests are required to have a car pass in order to access the island. Guest must provide car pass total before their arrival. Parking is available for up to 3 vehicles max. Resort access requires a car pass to enter. Information for this entry pass should be gathered at booking or a minimum of 14 days before arrival.

This home is not pet-friendly.

The fireplace is not for guest use.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (sleeps 10):
FIRST FLOOR:
Primary Bedroom: King Bed, Ocean Facing, Private Bathroom with Double Vanity and Walk-in Shower
Guest Bedroom: Two Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom with Shower/Tub Combination

SECOND FLOOR:
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed, Ocean Facing, Shared Bathroom with Shower/Tub Combination
Guest Bedroom: Twin over Twin Bunk Beds plus Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom with Shower/Tub Combination

*Security cameras are located outside of the home. These cameras are only activated when the home is vacant.

Business License: BUSLIC.013674.2024

Property manager

Natural Retreats

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

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 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

Saint Helena Island

Located in Saint Helena Island, this holiday home is near the beach. Hunting Island Lighthouse and John Mark Verdier House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ocean Point Golf Course and Spanish Moss Trail.

St. Helena Island, SC

What's nearby

Hunting Island Lighthouse - 6 min drive
Ocean Point Golf Course - 15 min drive
Bay Street - 25 min drive
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island - 33 min drive
Edisto Beach State Park - 118 min drive

Getting around

Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

‪Johnson Creek Tavern - ‬4 min drive
‪Bonito Boathouse - ‬11 min drive
‪Another Slice - ‬4 min drive
‪Shrimp Shack - ‬7 min drive
‪Beedos - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Book now for Summer! Lovely duplex home with screened-in porch, ocean views, and beach access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Book now for Summer! Lovely duplex home with screened-in porch, ocean views, and beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book now for Summer! Lovely duplex home with screened-in porch, ocean views, and beach access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Book now for Summer! Lovely duplex home with screened-in porch, ocean views, and beach access located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Hunting Island Lighthouse and within 12 miles (20 km) of Ocean Point Golf Course and Penn Center. Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Bay Street are also within 20 miles (32 km).

8.8

Excellent

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Zach M., Elliston VA

25 Oct 2023

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

Quiet Beach Getaway

The Beaufort area is just the perfect low country get away and Harbor Island is about as relaxing as you can get. Plenty or amenities at the home and the screened in porch and view of the sunrise is worth the stay by itself. Yes, bring bug spray, you never know which way the wind will be blowing. A golf cart would be nice but with parking it would be difficult to make it work. All in all a great experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Maggie O., Greenville, SC

1 Aug 2022

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A little disappointed but great week regardless

We had a nice week staying here. The room set up was awesome for our group. The beach is a long boardwalk (bring a wagon) away but you come out to a nicely secluded part of the beach. The bugs are heavy on this side of the island due to the brush- so bring bug spray. The house however needs some TLC. There were parts that were filthy, parts where drywall was missing or paint missing from walls, nails popping up on the porch- nothing a day or two of maintenance work couldn't fix. The twin mattresses need replacing due to their condition. The kitchen is huge and had most items needed to make a meal and there is a grill under the house which was awesome. The AC does struggle to keep up and the steps up to the house have plants that have almost taken over the steps. We enjoyed our stay and it worked well for our group but I'm not sure if we'll stay here again due to the condition of everything. I know this property could be top notch with a little bit of extra love. Thank you for hosting us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita B.

13 July 2022

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

Family Stay

It was perfect for our family from age 2 to grandparents!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Alice Vey T.

10 July 2022

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

Beach stay on Pelican Island - July 2 - 9, 2022

This was our 2nd stay in this house. The home offered plenty of space for our family and location to the beach was great. However the house is in need of a cosmetic makeover. The bathrooms were in the same condition as the year before when we stayed there. Very much in need of painting (all 3 of them). The house was full of gnats, in every room and another type of small black flying bug! Very much in need of an exterminator. Having the pool close by was a great asset to our stay. Most likely we will be looking for better accommodations for beach trip 2023.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

PATRICIA H.

26 June 2022

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

Family beach get-together

Had a wonderful time getting together with family at Harbor Island. Beautiful and peaceful place, great for grandparents and grandchildren alike

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

John H.

30 Nov 2021

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

Thanksgiving Holiday

Great condo layout, well supplied kitchen, plenty of room, all clean and in good condition. The beach is wonderful for walking and plenty of activities in the area. The bed in the master bedroom was fine but our kids and grandkids complained about the size and comfort of the other beds.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wesley B., Beaufort, South Carolina USA

21 Oct 2021

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

A fine time

Great location, property manager was responsive to maintenance issues.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

3 Sept 2021

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

Beautiful private view

This home had a beautiful view. We especially enjoyed sitting on the screened in porch so we didn’t have to worry about getting bug bites. The home also had updated appliances that were nice to use.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

8 Aug 2021

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

A Coastal Nature Lover’s Retreat

Previously, we used to take a family vacation to Florida every year. But our favorite beach built up and became more popular, losing the quiet escape we desperately needed. 2020 of course didn’t happen, and we wanted to be cautious in our selection in 2021 to limit the likelihood that a quiet vacation would get derailed by the pandemic. We started looking for out of the way places and happily found this rental. This is a spacious 4 bedroom vacation haven right on the marsh. I spent hours in the screen porch listening to the frogs, crickets, and birds. There is no thru traffic, and we couldn’t hear our neighbors on the other side of the duplex unless they were outside. There’s a 300 yd boardwalk that takes you through the marsh right down to the sound, a shallow beach with powder-sugar fine sand. Even at its heaviest attendance day, the beach had plenty of space because the access is for residents of Harbor Island and their guests only. There is no public access. Because you’re in the sound, the water is shallower so you’re not going to get the big waves that knock you over when trying to get into the water. You have to go a considerable distance before it’s deep enough. PROS: Fully stocked kitchen, comfortable spacious 4BR 3 bath house with screened porch on back facing the sound. There’s a concierge service through the property management that is very responsive to questions and requests, and just renting comes with daily freebies like a kayak rental. Quiet remote area. Clubhouse with large pool, tennis courts, fitness area. Plenty of wildlife and plants to see, so bring your binoculars. Beaufort is rich in information for your family history buffs, and plenty of shops and restaurants. Cons: Older property that while is decently maintained is showing its age. There are a few things broken in the house such as a drawer in the fridge and blinds in the master bedroom. The AC unit inside is loud (but works perfectly). The screen in the porch gaps in a few places, making it possible for the mosquitos and no-see-ums to get in (bring your insect repellent. You WILL need it going through the marsh!). The boardwalk is about 300 yds, making it a trek for the very young or old/anyone with mobility issues, and the boards themselves are rickety in a few places. You’re also 20 minutes from the nearest grocery store, so plan your meals ahead because there’re no quick jaunts for forgotten items. Regardless: I loved it and would rent again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Katherine F., Georgia

12 June 2021

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Peaceful, quiet, welcoming, but be clear not on the ocean.

At the time of our stay, very few people were in the other duplexes in the secluded area. We realized after arriving the house is actually on St. Helena Sound and its beach is about 300 yards from the house, accessed by a boardwalk through the marsh. This made for lovely, nature-filled views from the back porch, but in order to satisfy the ocean experience (the waters of the Sound also had lots of jellyfish), we drove to the nice state park nearby and spent time on the ocean waters there. That required a good bit more effort with children, etc., but was a lot of fun. The unit itself is comfortable, relaxed, wonderful to have so many towels and ample kitchen equipment available. There were a couple of things not working, but nothing major. The kids also enjoyed the pool area and the nature show provided by the resort. We felt very safe and welcomed by the friendly folks at the check-in station.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021