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Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort's 'Old Point'

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Standing on North Street
Dining
608 North Street
Master Bath
Living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bay Street
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Beaufort, SC
  • Place, Bay Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina-Beaufort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom (Upstairs)

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom #2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort's 'Old Point'

Historic 4-Bedroom Home in Downtown Beaufort’s Old Point
Located in the heart of Beaufort’s prestigious Old Point neighborhood, this beautifully restored historic home offers a rare opportunity to experience the charm and elegance of the Lowcountry. Built in the late 1800s, the home is rich in character and history and is ideally situated just three short blocks from Waterfront Park, as well as Beaufort’s downtown shops, art galleries, restaurants, and attractions.

The home has been thoughtfully and fully restored, blending historic details with modern comfort. Features include a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, limestone tile, heart pine floors, and a curated collection of unique antiques sourced from Bali and Indonesia.

Sleeping Arrangements
• Primary suite (upstairs): King bed, private bathroom with whirlpool tub, and a private sitting area
• Second upstairs bedroom: King bed and single bed
• Third upstairs bedroom: One queen bed and two twin beds
• Fourth bedroom (downstairs): King bed

Wireless internet and cable TV are provided for your convenience.

Outdoor Living

Three spacious porches offer the perfect setting to relax, take in the beautiful Lowcountry scenery, and watch horse-drawn carriage rides pass by. Just a short walk away, Beaufort’s newly renovated Waterfront Park features scenic views, walking paths, and a playground—ideal for an afternoon outdoors.

Location Highlights
• Minutes from Parris Island and Marine Corps Graduation
• Easy access to Hunting Island State Park and public boat ramps
• Convenient day trips to Charleston, Hilton Head, and Savannah

Staying at 608 North Street provides an experience that simply can’t be matched by a hotel or condo—combining space, history, and an unbeatable downtown location.

Please note: While the home has been completely renovated, it is nearly 200 years old and retains the charming imperfections typical of historic Beaufort and Charleston properties. If you don’t like historic properties, this is probably not the right home for you. Guests who appreciate character and authenticity will find these details part of what makes this home truly special.

Keywords: Historic Home, Downtown Beaufort, Old Point, Parris Island, Marine Graduation, Waterfront Park, Lowcountry, Beaufort Vacation Rental

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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
Children must be supervised at all times.
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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
Smoking only allowed outside of house.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Travel insurance is highly recommended and can be purchased through vacation protection.com

Important information

You need to know

Property # 104921vb
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 by the sea, this holiday home is in Historic District, a neighbourhood in Beaufort. Bay Street and Port Royal Farmers Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Spanish Moss Trail. USCB Center for the Arts and Sea Wolf Charters are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Beaufort, SC

What's nearby

  • Beaufort Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bay Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of South Carolina-Beaufort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • USCB Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bricks On Boundary - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bay Street in historic Beaufort - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Herban Market and Cafe - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort's 'Old Point' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort's 'Old Point'?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort's 'Old Point'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort's 'Old Point'?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort's 'Old Point' located?

Located in Historic District, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Beaufort Museum, Thomas Hepworth House and University of South Carolina-Beaufort. Bay Street and USCB Center for the Arts are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 176 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 176 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect spot to gather with our extended family. The house offers multiple options for conversation and board games. I couldn’t have picked a more perfect spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was all good. Charming house. Wishing walking distance to restaurants & shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and historic nature of the house
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristin m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space and location. Can walk to local restaurants. Communication with host was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reunion for 6 college girlfriends. We had a blast and really enjoyed the house. Convenient walking distance to Bay Street for shopping and dining, the Downtown Marina, and around The Old Point. Plenty of beds and enough bathrooms to share without getting in each other’s way. Old house, so very little closet space. No big deal. but plan to live out of your suitcase! Lots of space for sitting around in the kitchen, living room, and on the porches. Lady’s Island, having additional restaurants and shopping, is just across the bridge, and made it easy for meeting our boat captain at the landing to take us for a cocktail cruise before going for drinks and food at Beaufort’s “five star dive bar.” Would definitely book this place again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to explore historic Beaufort and surrounding areas. Large enough to comfortably host large groups, with beds for all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is perfect for a family gathering, lots of space to relax. Host was very easy to communicate with. We enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! The home was in the perfect location and the atmosphere was fantastic. We were there with three generations of family and everyone had a lot of fun. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it! We liked the older home and location. Plenty of space
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! Plenty of room for our family and wonderful location. The three dedicated parking spots were also a plus! Owners were extremely responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay again if I needed a place this size. We were there for my son's graduation from MCRD so this made it extra special!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful stay! A lovely historic property in the heart of Beaufort. You can walk everywhere. Just great for our family. ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyle R.

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

Perfect location

This was the perfect location. Close to everything and the host was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

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

Historic Home

This home is very cozy!We loved the porches and back yard garden!The location was perfect for getting to the downtown. It worked well for our family and we would stay here again. Would be happy to recommend it to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg N.

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

Wonderful location in town

Great place to stay in the city. Everything in walking distance. Nice porches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

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

Thanksgiving stay

Wonder stay with every thing we needed. Love the comfortable feel of the historic house and all the cozy places to sit and relax. Perfect location for walking to the downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

Charming

This charming home made our stay just that much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Golden Girls Getaway

Seven longtime girlfriends enjoyed 3 nights in this beautiful house in the wonderful town of Beaufort. Lots of laughs, good food and a day on the beach at Hunting Island. Great location and accommodations for a girl's getaway. Hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kyle y.

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

Roomy and comfortable

It was just as pictured. We had everything we needed. Close to Paris Island for my sons boot camp graduation. Nice restaurants and shops on the water front. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lory V.

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

Beautiful!!

Beautiful home and very accurate description by owner. Our family came to Beaufort for a wedding and we loved the downtown area for shopping and aight seeing. The house is so beautiful and we look forward to returning soon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2022
Thank you Lory! We can't wait to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We wanted to try something different this year and stay “in town” versus on the water or near the water and this was a refreshing change for us. The house had plenty of room and was extremely comfortable for all. Great beds! We loved that it was so close to everything in downtown Beaufort and all was within walking distance. We enjoyed walking to check out the different restaurants and coffee houses. We liked this place so much that we plan to do the same house next year. The hosts reached out a couple of times and were very attentive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walkabout

This location is wonderful for those who like to walk without worrying about a parking place for downtown activities. It also provides a shortcut to The Chocolate Tree! Fabulous location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

susan f.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

Great home. Great location. Happy with parking available. We had difficulty with watching the TV ( sport event we wanted to watch on network television- directions would be best.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine P.

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

Ladies trip

fabulous location. Lots of room for the 3 of us. Yard unusable. House needs updating but it is 120 years old! Absolutely fabulous location. Great parking. Well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose M.

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

Marines family Day and Graduation Attendances

Great commute, very close to everything but everything closes about 2100hrs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Christmus

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Welcome to Beaufort!

We are a couple from nearby Columbia, South Carolina, who fell in love with Beaufort’s timeless coastal charm. When we discovered this historic home in the heart of the Old Point neighborhood, it was in need of restoration—but we immediately saw its potential.

Over time, we carefully and lovingly restored the home, taking great care to preserve its original character while adding modern comforts for today’s guests. It was truly a labor of love, and every detail was worth the effort.

This home is a one-of-a-kind property, rich in history and charm, and we are thrilled to share it with families and guests who appreciate authentic Lowcountry living. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do and create lasting memories during your stay in Beaufort.

Why they chose this property

Beaufort, SC has always been a place I would visit with our family. Our parents took us here when we were children, and we brought our children to Beaufort when they were young. We don't care for the 'touristy' locations that are overcrowded in SC, and we love the beauty, history, and beaches, in Beaufort. We chose to purchase this particular home because we love to restore historic houses, and this was an opportunity we could not pass up! This home was built around the turn of the 20th century, and was once the old North Street Aquarium. We saw the potential, and it was in a great location being within walking distance of the water, shops, and restaurants. We ended up having to replace porches, walls, ceilings (it was quite the renovation project!), but with a lot of work and time, we were able to renovate the home to the beautiful state it is in now. This house is truly one of a kind, and a part of Beaufort's history, and we are glad that we can share this with you!

What makes this property unique

Staying in our home offers a vacation experience unlike any other in Beaufort. With three spacious porches, you’ll have plenty of places to relax—enjoy the coastal breeze, read a book, or watch the horse-drawn carriage tours pass by.

The home is within walking distance of everything downtown, allowing you to fully experience Beaufort without ever needing to get in the car. Our family especially loves evening walks through the Old Point neighborhood, taking in the historic homes and watching the sunset over the water.

Start your mornings with coffee at one of the nearby cafés as you stroll toward Waterfront Park, then spend the day shopping, dining at local restaurants, or exploring Beaufort’s rich history—all just steps from the front door.

For beach days, we also offer the option to arrange guest passes to Harbor Island or Fripp Island, giving you access to some of the most beautiful beaches in the area.

You truly won’t find a better location to experience everything Beaufort has to offer.

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