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Spanish Moss Cottage: pet friendly getaway on the beautiful Spanish Moss Trail!

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Room
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Port Royal, SC
  • The Sands
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bay Street
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Beaufort, SC (BFT-Frogmore Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Spanish Moss Cottage: pet friendly getaway on the beautiful Spanish Moss Trail!

The Spanish Moss Cottage is newly renovated, stylishly appointed, and extremely comfortable- a little gem of a house with a huge amount of beautifully landscaped outdoor space. We are Premier Hosts with years of VRBO experience who have just added this second property onto the platform. Having stayed in many VRBO's for work, we've figured out what guests really value, and our goal is to give you a concierge style-stay, with premium amenities and conveniences.
Relax on the screened-in back porch and enjoy the beauty of the Lowcountry in our spacious fenced-in yard that backs directly onto the Spanish Moss Trail, a rails-to-trail greenway that is one the recreational centerpieces for Beaufort County. With a current 20-mile round trip experience for residents and visitors, the Trail offers a 12-foot-wide paved path dedicated to pedestrians and bicyclists. Walk through our back gate and you’re on the trail-we supply 2 bicycles, bike locks and helmets.
The neighborhood is quiet, safe, and relaxed, and the location can't be beat-downtown Port Royal is less than a mile away and offers variety of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, the Sands Beach, and the Cypress Wetlands Boardwalk trail. Paris Island is literally 2 minutes away if you are in town for a military graduation. The historic and remarkable town of Beaufort is a 4 mile drive down Ribaut Road.
We've made the most of the interior layout to create a well-appointed little getaway with your comfort and convenience in mind. The completely remodeled kitchen is fully stocked with everything you'll need to prepare a Lowcountry feast-or use the gas grill in the backyard to grill up some fresh seafood-we’ve got some great recommendations and insider tips for shopping in our house guide.
You’ll find the bedrooms clean and comfortable, with first rate 100 % cotton linens. The Wireless internet is very fast, and you can watch all your subscriptions on our 42 inch Samsung Smart T.V.
We have a fully stocked Laundry room, and provide have everything you might need for the beach: In addition to a South Carolina State Park pass that gets you free admission onto the wonderful Hunting Island, we provide beach towels, beach toys, folding chairs and a beach umbrella. Hunting Island is a 25-minute drive and a trip back in time through beautiful St Helena Island. Savannah is an hour south, and Charleston in 1.5 hours north, so your in the perfect place to enjoy all that the Lowcountry has to offer!

Property manager

Susanna Glattly
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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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: dogs (limit 2 total)
We allow pets with a nonrefundable pet clean fee.
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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

About the area

Port Royal

Port Royal is home to this cottage. Sanctuary Golf Club and Cat Island Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Port Royal Farmers Market and Bay Street. Sea Wolf Charters and Coastal Discovery Museum are also worth visiting.
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Port Royal, SC

What's nearby

  • Cypress Wetlands - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Sands - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Bay Street - 10 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ryan's Famous Pizza & Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fat Patties - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spanish Moss Cottage: pet friendly getaway on the beautiful Spanish Moss Trail! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Spanish Moss Cottage: pet friendly getaway on the beautiful Spanish Moss Trail!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spanish Moss Cottage: pet friendly getaway on the beautiful Spanish Moss Trail!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spanish Moss Cottage: pet friendly getaway on the beautiful Spanish Moss Trail! located?

Situated in Port Royal, this cottage is steps from Westvine Drive Trailhead and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Lowcountry Estuarium and Broome Lane Trailhead are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Great place

Such a great place to stay. I was very impressed with the clarity of the check in process. Directions and information sheet was so very thorough with great recommendations of things to do in the area. Highly recommend and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Our stay in Port Royal.

The house is very well equipped. Susanna is a wonderful hostess. The house met our needs very well. Very nice backyard which our doggy enjoyed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlene H.

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

Port Royal Gem

We had a great stay in this lovely property. It was modern and clean, with very comfortable furnishings. We enjoyed the huge backyard and screened in porch, bikes, and direct access to the trail. It was a very quiet neighbourhood. We enjoyed great communication with the host who provided excellent suggestions for local restaurants, and other interesting things to do in the area. The park pass was great and we took advantage of that, and had a great day exploring. The house was well stocked with snacks, drinks and sundries. We really appreciated the extra effort that has been put into this cottage. Would definitely recommend this listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teena S.

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

Multiple Advantages at Property

Awesome functional house (loved the setup) lovely decor and exceptional back yard. I traveled solo with my two Cavaliers. A pretty and safe neighborhood was a requirement for me. Doggies loved backyard as I did! We relaxed there every night and grilled out often. The low light lamps in living room provided a smoothing effect for night time calming. Quick response and communication from Susanna.She allowed me to stay an additional night. The material information provided was so helpful from best driving routes to the best dining places. Hunting Island passes were so appreciate. We only made one trip there but I wanted to make more. We just ran out of time. The Hunting Island was so beautiful! It was obvious that Susanna cared about you having a great and safe vacation. I appreciated the posted information about local plants that were poisonous to my beloved dogs. Extras and more were provided! Beach equipment, lawn chairs, spices, shampoo, olive oil, spices, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent! Honestly there were so many extras I cannot list them all. That saved me so much money. Written instructions and labels for all drawers were so helpful. Cooking pots and pans were more than adequate. We visited downtown Beaufort twice, (waterfront walk was beautiful and so dog friendly) Spanish Moss trail 3 times from different access. points. I hope I can visit Beaufort again next year.I am a 69 year old widow and when I find a great place I remember it.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

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

Great Little Cottage

The cottage was nice and clean which is a major factor for us. It was so nice having the Spanish Moss Trail right out the back gate. Although there was bikes we chose to walk every morning. Located close to lots of places and things to do.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Location was perfect

My spouse’s brother lived a street over which made it very easy to visit and spend time with his family. The restaurants we like and places to see were easily accessible from this location. We believe this residence deserves a perfect rating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leroy S.

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

Would definitely recommend

We were in town for our sons graduation from boot camp and the location was great only a 3 to 5 minute drive to base. The hosts were very helpful and answered any questions we had about the property. The house itself was beautiful and very well maintained. They stocked it with drinks and a basket of snacks just in case. I would absolutely stay there again in the future and would recommend it for everyone(as long as we dont need it first)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Amazing Place and Amazing Hosts

Best stay we've ever had using VRBO. The hosts were so accommodating and the house had everything we needed and more. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi P.

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

Fantastic location and will stay here next time we come!

From the moment we booked until the moment we checked out, the experience was amazing! We were looking for something to fit our little family and 2 small dogs and this was it! The perfect spot! The backyard was beautiful and soooo peaceful. The pups loved it and explored a lot. The screened in porch was the perfect location for our family dinners after a day of spending time on the beach, or on.base with the family. The owner even left extra chairs after asking if it was ok if we hosted the off base dinners. She is absolutely the best and sweetest!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Cozy and perfect

Very nice and clean, adorable and very roomy! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would rate it 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer C.

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

Lovely cottage

We enjoyed our stay! The back Yard is amazing and the home is clean and cozy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debby G.

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

Charming

Perfect place to stay while visiting family. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

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

Perfect house for a weekend getaway

The house is in a great location, close to both Port Royal and Beaufort. We made use of the greenway behind the house and the pass to Huntington State Park. We all (dogs included) loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanie S.

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

Adorable Cottage

What an adorable cottage! The beds were comfortable, we really enjoyed the screened in porch and the fenced in yard was perfect for the dogs. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking items, it has a Keurig coffee maker and a drip coffee maker. The owner was very responsive especially when we needed a new propane tank for the bbq grill. It was very close to the Marine base and will definitely book again next year if my next nephew goes into the Marines!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Tom

Love the cottage GREAT Location and very clean The cottage was stocked with everything you'd need. Could live there fulltime and be very happy Beautiful screened porch and extremely relaxing backyard 6 Stars
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry A.

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

Spanish moss

Nice spot bike trail right out back yard.....host has things set up nicely..nice plus is state park access pass... well kept and homie....
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert a.

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

Nice cozy cottage

The cottage was very comfortable with a large fenced yard. The area is very quiet and close enough to Port Royal and Beaufort Susanna sent us a lot of information about the area , things to do , restaurants etc We found this very helpful. Thank you. Michelle,Robert and our dog Zoe
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda D.

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

Second visit

Second visit. Great place to stay in Beaufort. Easy access to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin E.

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

Absolutely Amazing!

Our family stayed here for our sons graduation from Parris Island! It was the perfect home to stay at for such an incredible event! The screened in patio and backyard made having family come see our new Marine so easy and felt like home! The home was also right down the street from the Island which made getting there beyond easy! Absolutely wonderful people!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda D.

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

Lovely Time

Easy, great location. Easy access to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

A Perfect Refuge

This was our 2nd time staying at The Spanish Moss Cottage. The property is newly renovated, fresh, and sparkling clean. No detail left out when it comes to your comfort and enjoyment. We love this location as it’s on a quiet street, has a beautifully fenced and landscaped backyard, and is near so many points of interest!! The host is great and responds promptly. Highly recommend and will definitely return! Thank you, Susanna!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

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

family vacation

A wonderful house in an inviting, safe, quiet neighborhood. The screened-in porch was a great place to eat breakfast. A very convenient location. The park pass was an awesome bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy T.

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

Perfect getaway place

We loved this house! It was very clean, with an updated decor. Well-stocked kitchen with new appliances. The screened in porch was a great place to relax in the evenings. The location was perfect for us as we needed to be near the MCRD base. We highly recommend this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susanna Glattly

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My Husband Jim and I have been vacation rental hosts for many years-we have Premier Host status at our other Beaufort Location and are Superhosts on a completing site. We have rented the cottage on a competing site and have only 5 star reviews. We try to go the extra mile to make sure your time in the area is memorable-please feel free to forward any questions!

Why they chose this property

Port Royal is a safe little neighborhood with a great location-easy access to almost everything -and very convenient to Paris Island and to Savannah!

What makes this property unique

The cottage is small, but we've renovated it with your comfort in mind. Having stayed in many VRBO's for work, we've figured out what guests really value, and our goal is to give you a concierge style-stay, with premium amenities and conveniences.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests