Cottage in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort Historic Area 5-min walk to River!

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5123.6 sq m

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Beaufort, SC

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to our beautifully renovated 3 bedroom Craftsman-style bungalow. Located in Historic Downtown Beaufort. 5-minute walk to Bay st. (our main st), the Waterfront Park/playground, and downtown Marina. Walk to the river to sit on swings or do a little fishing. Great restaurants, cafes, art galleries, library, and shopping just steps away. Two blocks from The Point neighborhood with beautiful historic Antebellum houses. Off-street parking for 2 cars makes it easy for you to walk wherever you need to go or a 20-minute drive to Hunting Island public beach. 20-minute drive to Paris Island.
The cottage was renovated in late 2015. It features 3 bedrooms a full bath and 1 half bath. The bedrooms include a King bed, Queen bed and a twin daybed all with quality linens and duvets or quilts. The bathrooms are both newly appointed. House has a new gas on-demand water heater. The kitchen comes fully equipped with everything you need. It includes a gas stove, full-size fridge, and dishwasher. Open shelving and quartz countertops just add to the charm of this home. The laundry room includes a full size stacked washer and dryer. The spacious dining room can accommodate dinner guests. The living room is beautifully decorated with sofa, chairs, rug, and a 50" flat screen television. Enjoy the Lowcountry weather on the large covered front porch.
Wifi and Roku tv included.

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Mermaid Cottage (John)

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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

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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 holiday home is in the city centre. Beaufort Museum and USCB Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include John Mark Verdier House and St. Helena's Episcopal Church. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Beaufort, SC

What's nearby

University of South Carolina-Beaufort - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Bay Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Beaufort National Cemetery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort - 26 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Bricks On Boundary - ‬16 min walk
‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
‪Lost Local - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort Historic Area 5-min walk to River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort Historic Area 5-min walk to River! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort Historic Area 5-min walk to River! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort Historic Area 5-min walk to River! located?

Located in Historic District, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Beaufort Museum, John Mark Verdier House and University of South Carolina-Beaufort. Bay Street and Thomas Hepworth House are also within 5 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

7 April 2025

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

Tidy Bungalow in Historic Beaufort - Walk Everywhere!

Tidy bungalow within a couple blocks from the waterfront and historic Beaufort. Very quiet neighborhood. Great escape that doesn’t wreak havoc on the wallet! :)

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

31 March 2025

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

Beaufort Trip

We really enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect for us, beds were comfortable, and the neighborhood was quiet and felt very safe. Overall the whole house was comfortable and felt like home. We will definitely return.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

10 March 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

1 January 2025

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

Trip to Beaufort

The cottage was clean, and comfortable. Location was great - within easy walking distance of waterfront, shopping, restaurants, and historic sites. Location was also within easy driving distance of Hunting Island state park and other areas of interest. The kitchen was well equipped but could use a nonstick frying pan. More hooks in BOTH bathrooms as well as a couple of open shelves would be a nice improvement. We would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

5 December 2024

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

So quaint

we had an amazing time! It’s two blocks from adorable shopping and amazing food. The house was adorable. We loved the front porch. We did ask if we could check in a few hours early and we just wish the check-in process/communication was a little better. Other than that, we had an amazing time!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

4 December 2024

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

Beaufort

I had intended to take my granddaughters, but they backed out, so I had a lone time opportunity! Beaufort is a nice town. Not sure how walking to town would have been; I just drove. Parking was no problem during the week. House was nice. Love this era house. I felt safe in the neighborhood. Easy access - all through text. I’m not a phone person, so that was fine with me. House was clean. Don’t expect to have shampoo; glad I had taken mine. Kitchen is small, but I didn’t intend to cook! I would recommend a shower rod cover, since the shower rod is a bit rusty and the shower curtain rings don’t slide easily. Other than that, it was wonderful. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

1 December 2024

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

Great home in perfect location!

This space was just right for our group of 5 - three bedrooms and 1.5 baths. We appreciated the king bed & privacy of en suite 1/2 bath. Kitchen well equipped, nice dining space. We enjoyed walking out each morning to the downtown area and historical attractions.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet V.

10 November 2024

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

Beaufort babes

Had a wonderful time. Location was great…walked Everywhere

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie G.

9 October 2024

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

Perfect location

We came to Beaufort to enjoy the Run Forrest Run 5k and Shrimp Festival. This little house was in the perfect location to walk to downtown and all of the events. We were able to experience so much of the low country and plan day trips to Charleston and Savannah. The house was perfectly set up and very comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack W.

15 August 2024

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

Another delightful stay in downtown Beaufort

For the second time, my wife and I enjoyed this lovely cottage that is a few minutes walk away from Beaufort's Bay Street. Having separate rooms and a short distance to a playground were both invaluable to our stay with our young child.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

8 August 2024

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

Wonderful

Perfect for our family getaway. House was better than we expected. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

3 July 2024

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

Charming Cozy Cottage

Perfect size and location of cottage to spend quality time with our family. Cottage was clean and had everything we needed plus more. Beds were comfortable and parking was just right. Quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Highly recommend this home for your next stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon W.

30 May 2024

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

Awesome property

Great property in a great location - I’d stay again when going through town.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

24 March 2024

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

Location, location, location…

This is a great property within a few blocks of all the downtown restaurants and waterfront. It is also just down from the library, near the Cultural Arts Center (great programs and movies), museums, and many historic sites. There is ample room to entertain (table seats 8), and the little front porch is an extra bonus. We are glad we stayed there.

Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

James G., Kalamazoo, MI

24 March 2024

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

Convenient location

Perfect location. Easy walking to downtown shops and restaurants. Easy to get to Port Royal, Hunting Island State Park. House needs some repairs, luggage racks. Comfortable for two but would be tight for more. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke W.

4 August 2023

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

Highly recommend

And best of all, it was cool. We have gone to Beaufort last 4 years. This is first time we were completely comfortable temp wise in our rental. Kept it <72 during July days and 68 at night.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

30 May 2023

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

Peaceful

Great location. Comfy cozy clean house. Great stay!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Gay and Charlie R.

12 May 2023

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

Comfortable property

This is a very nice property in a wonderful location to enjoy Beaufort. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping and historic areas.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

12 November 2022

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

Wedding weekend

It was wonderful. Close to shops and restaurants and the waterfront. Very cozy with old world charm! Perfect for a wedding in beautiful historic Beaufort. I will book this one again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAMES W.

30 October 2022

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

Wonderful Porch

House was just 4 blocks from my downtown lawyer, very conveniently located. King bed was comfortable hard and fresh. Queen was comfortably softer. Hot water was hot but a little slow arriving. Overall, we wished we could stay longer. House will be our destination for future stays.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

29 August 2022

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

Great location!

We feel like we were very lucky to find this property for a last minute weekend trip! It is so convenient to downtown Beaufort-just a 5 minute walk! The house was nice and roomy. Since it was a short trip, we didn’t spend much time in the house but cooked 1 meal and had everything we needed. We also enjoyed morning coffee and Happy Hour on the front porch. We will certainly try to return here when coming back to Beaufort.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S., Aiken, SC

24 May 2022

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Great location & King bed

Location was great...we walked every night to dinner at a different place. Loved that we had a KING bed..don't find that too often. We never cooked so not sure about about what was needed for that to happen. Did not like all the open shelving for the plates, glasses etc. Items seemed to have a film on them. Living room furniture could use an update..not very comfortable. There is no back yard but a great front porch where we would have a drink each night and talk to people walking by. Shower pressure was good..kitchen sink pressure was not good. Linens were good...maybe needs update on pillows. Communications was very good with owner. Would rent again.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Spencer S., Nashville, TN

22 May 2022

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

Great location / house

Great hosts, with a great house in the heart of town.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl v.

22 May 2022

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

Great Location

This was one of the best VRBO properties we have ever rented. Perfect location, beautiful house, super comfortable! Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelley G.

28 April 2022

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

Wonderful cottage close to waterfront

I have rented this property twice a year for the past several years. Super adorable, has a great porch and is 3 blocks from downtown & waterfront. Hosts are very responsive and a pleasure to deal with.

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mermaid Cottage (John)

Originally from Canada, we moved to Beaufort over 20 years ago to raise our family. We love our beautiful waterfront town, full of charm and southern hospitality!

Why they chose this property

We love to travel and have enjoyed staying in many short term rentals. We can keep our family together and get a real feel for where we are. We want you to feel the same and have a home away from home experience. We strive to offer everything you would need to have a comfortable, relaxing stay. Two Bikes available for use, please bring your helmets with you.

What makes this property unique

Park your car when you arrive and you really don't need to drive again until you head home. Walk to the river for a swing or fishing! Walk to many restaurants, dine-in, or take out! Walk to shops and even a little grocer downtown. Larger grocers are a short drive away.

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