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Carriage House under Live Oaks in historic Beaufort SC

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Carriage House on Craven
Porch
Exterior detail
Craven House, our home, next door to the carriage house
The side of the carriage house. (Cottage on right is to be renovated in future.)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Carriage House under Live Oaks in historic Beaufort SC

You are viewing the separate upstairs unit, Wren's Nest. This picturesque South Carolina carriage house sits next to our home, Craven House, in the beautiful historic district in downtown Beaufort, one block from the Beaufort River marina, Bay Street shopping, museums and restaurants. Walk everywhere, even to the post office. Wren’s Nest has 2 bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with a full bed. In between the two bedrooms, there is a shared full bath. The unit has hardwood floors throughout and a fully fitted kitchen. Relax on the porch or furnished patio surrounded by 100 year old oak trees draped with Spanish moss, lovely gardens and historic homes. The sound of the church bells of nearby St Helena Church, one of the oldest continual working churches in the country, will take you back into the 18th century.
This carriage house with separate upper and lower units was recently brought back to life after many years of neglect. It truly is the best location in Beaufort, near the Anchorage House, Beaufort Inn and Rhett House, Beaufort’s most popular wedding venues. From here It is an easy drive to Paris Island, the Sands beach in Port Royal and Hunting beach on the ocean.
Linens are included. Household items/appliances include microwave, Kurig coffee maker, high-definition television, gas range and electric oven, cookware, disposal, fridge, pop-up toaster, internet connection, WIFI, hairdryer, iron and board, dishes, tea, coffee, toilet paper, paper towels and soap. Information of great things to do and places to go around Beaufort is also provided. NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN THE UNIT OR ON THE PROPERTY ANYWHERE. Must be 25yrs + to rent.
Check in is at 4:00 pm, Check out is at 10:00 a.m. We are unable to accommodate children under 12 and pets.
In these precarious times purchase of travelers insurance is encouraged. (Note: The living room furniture is antique and moderately comfortable.)



Property manager

Ellen and Mike Tomy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests staying for weddings in town are not allowed to house additional persons overnight. Additional charges will apply.
An additional cleaning and maintenance mid- month is required for guests staying a month. An extra charge of $50 will apply.
Guests can’t book 2 different listings at the same time and get a full refund on both

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Beaufort

Located by the sea, this cottage is in Historic District, a neighbourhood in Beaufort. Beaufort Museum and USCB Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bay Street and Port Royal Farmers Market. 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

  • Bay Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of South Carolina-Beaufort - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Beaufort National Cemetery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort - 26 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bricks On Boundary - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lost Local - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hearth Wood Fired Pizza - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Carriage House under Live Oaks in historic Beaufort SC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carriage House under Live Oaks in historic Beaufort SC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carriage House under Live Oaks in historic Beaufort SC?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Carriage House under Live Oaks in historic Beaufort SC located?

Located in Historic District, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of St. Helena's Episcopal Church and Bay Street. Beaufort Museum and John Mark Verdier House are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Warm hospitality in a great location

Thank you Ellen for a fantastic stay. We choose it for the location in the heart of the walkable historic district. We loved the gracious porch and your warm southern hospitality. The decor was beautiful, the beds were comfy, and the little kitchenette was well appointed. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Beaufort, SC

Just a wonderful stay! Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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Ravin' on Craven House

This place is simply magical! Historic, immaculate, cozy and quiet. Couple of blocks from Historic Downtown Beaufort. Owners are delightful and always ready and able to help with anything you may need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

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

Heavenly!

We loved our stay in Ellen and Mike's charming carriage house. It was quiet, comfortable, and beautifully appointed. We especially loved the rocking chair front porch overlooking the grounds. Craven House is so lovely and Ellen could not have been kinder. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie c.

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

The Best!

The most Beautiful place to stay when checking out wonderful Beaufort!!Just loved the comfort and location…so close to everything we wanted to explore. We got to chat with both Ellen and Mike…so nice to meet them. Full of the history of the area and wonderful suggestion. Stay here, this will be our go to place when visiting Beaufort again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold O.

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Beyond our expectations

The Carriage House was just perfect in every way; very much beyond our expectations for a vacation rental. The location could not have been better for our first visit to Beaufort, SC. The apartment was unbelievably well furnished and comfortable. The design was very well thought out and everything works. The Owners live in the Main House and are very reachable if the need arises. Our thanks to them for their hospitality.Harold and Raija
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicky M.

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Great stay!

Ellen and Michael were wonderful hosts! We loved this property and the location. Looking forward to our next stay!Nicky
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathy t.

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

Wonderful place to stay

We really enjoyed the location and all the nice touches in the carriage house. It was a wonderful visit to Beaufort.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff h.

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Nice

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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Great place. Friendly hosts

Nice and clean, plenty of hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

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Lovely Nest

Ellen and Mike are excellent hosts. The property is stunning and convenient to the waterfront and the Beaufort area. The Wren's Nest is well-maintained, clean and well thought out for travelers' needs. We would not hesitate to enjoy this property on future visits.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luigi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We cannot say enough great things about the Wren's Nest! It is nestled in historic Beaufort just a block way from Bay Street- a street filled will local shops, restaurants, and nearby cultural sites. The apartment was elegantly appointed and you can sense the love and care that Ellen and Mike put into this "nest". We loved it and are sure to return on our next trip to the Beaufort. Thank you Ellen and Mike for making us feel so at home.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H.

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Can’t wait to go back

Wonderful location. Near all the shops and quick walk to restaurants. Will definitely be coming back to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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Charming !!

Gorgeous property and darling carriage house! Very nice hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence N.

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Anniversary Getaway

Ellen and Mike, the hosts, were welcoming and friendly during our stay. The accommodations were very comfortable, clean and thoughtfully decorated. The kitchen was well stocked. The property was within walking distance to downtown Beaufort - shops, restaurants and the water front. The property is pristine and well cared for. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here and will seek this place out again. Bonus - sweet Kipp the kitty, visited us every morning while we drank our coffee on the deck overlooking the well manicured garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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A+ Review

We had a pleasant and comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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Great Time

The carriage house was very nice, and very convenient (walkable) to shopping and dining. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melonee H.

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Repeat visitors

This is the most perfect vacation getaway. Ellen and Mike are the best hosts and the property is picture perfect. I hate to leave every time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott J S.

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a Beaufort must

Over-the-top-clean and everything in great working order. Apartment has some lovely period pieces. Host provides great communication. Thanks for the extra towels and other ample bathroom supplies. Would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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Nice room in relaxing neighborhood

Married couple weekend of relaxation in an area we've not stayed before. Relaxed neighborhood and quaint downtown area in easy walking distance. Biked on Spanish Moss Trail, did sightseeing, watched sunset. Did not see any dolphins or ghosts, unfortunately
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATHY M.

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Wonderful getaway

Stayed for 4 nights and each day was better than the previous. The best part was being able to walk everywhere. Restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream, retail therapy... everything you could possibly want and more!! Will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Quiet and relaxing

Perfect place for a visit to the historic section. Very comfortable. Great porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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Perfect location, perfect vacation rental

We had a lovely half-week in this pretty carriage house. The location couldn't have been better - I never started my car once after arriving - everything in town is walkable from here. And the property itself is gorgeous - loved sitting on the balcony and just taking it all in. The rental was immaculately clean and beautifully decorated. And the hosts, Ellen and Mike, couldn't have been more gracious. Definitely coming back...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary (Betsy) G.

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Great location

This carriage house was cute, extremely clean and in a great location. We walked to breakfast ( Blackstone Cafe) every morning. All of the Bay Street shops are within walking distance. We also did a carriage ride through the historic district which was outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Benjamin F.

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Charming Home Away from Home

This apartment has everything you need to feel like home during your stay in Beaufort. The location is right in the center of the historic area, and easy walking access to down-town. Lovely to feel a part of this charming, historic city for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ellen and Mike Tomy

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Mike Tomy is an award winning architect and Ellen has been painting portraits for over 20 years. They are both retired. The main house and the carriage house that sits near were renovated in 2015. Vacations from Atlanta down to Beaufort every summer to visit family, we bought this property because of our love for architecture, history and Beaufort itself. Ellen's family roots are in South Carolina so it is like coming home to stay.

Why they chose this property

The carriage house has wonderful views of historic homes. The trees somewhat block the view of the water, but it is just a block away. Park the car and walk to museums, restaurants, shops, marina and art galleries. Or take a horse drawn carriage ride along the streets of beautiful historic district. Go for a drive to Hunting beach and climb the lighthouse. Stop in the colorful shops and road side vegetable stands along the way.

What makes this property unique

The Carriage House on Craven, central to all that is happening in Beaufort has a separate unit downstairs (property 742825) if one has a large party and all want to stay in one place.
During the many yearly festivals parking is not easy to find in town. Just stay at the carriage house, leave the car and the festivals are a block away. Meander through one-of-a-kind locally owned shops on Bay Street and enjoy fabulous seafood in Beaufort's unique restaurants. If you don't want to eat out, a fully equipped kitchen is ready for you.

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English

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