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TideWatch - A First Class Property. Spectacular views of the Beaufort River.

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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TideWatch directly on the River
NEW extended front porch & stairs to waterside yard.
Our front yard at high tide
Neighbors on the River
Main Gate Parris Island - Where We make Marines!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6127.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Port Royal, SC
  • Place, Bay Street
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

TideWatch - A First Class Property. Spectacular views of the Beaufort River.

NEWLY RENOVATED PROPERTY - Please see our other 2 properties for Reviews of our Personal Quality and Character (VRBO - 912215 & 1256916). Do NOT miss booking this adorable cottage. Completely updated + additions! Formerly rented under "Shipwright Cottage" and was almost always rented; sometimes a year in advance. Unique, non smoking home on the Intercostal Waterway, stunning views from the master bedroom, great room, kitchen, dining room and river deck. 150 slip Marina, ships store and (restaurant, "Marker 244" next door)
The house is very sunny, bright, breezy and well appointed with a Coastal Lowcountry historic & beach theme, a little jewel. 2 Bedrooms, 2 full Baths plus a Queen Lazy-boy sleeper. Upgrades include new tile or refinished hard wood floors throughout. Upscale furnishings, window treatments, kitchen appliances, new Sealy Posturepedic bedding, new vented gas fireplace, both exterior decks have been rebuilt and new painting throughout. THIS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL RENTAL, there are very few like it. Very clean, with lots of special touches.
Pass your time sitting on the river deck reading a book from our library with your favorite beverage or just watch the dolphins and boats pass by on the waterway or the the ospreys and pelicans diving for fish to feed their young. You can walk to the marina in just a minute, have cocktails with lunch or dinner at the "Marker 244". You can even charter a fishing boat there. LOWCOUNTRY LIFE AT IT'S FINEST. This is a unique rental property.
TideWatch has one of the best views on the Intercostal waterway. From the water front deck one can see both bridges, 2 marinas and downtown Beaufort. The Yacht & Sailing club sits across the river with sailboat races weekly. TideWatch is the only home on the Village river bluff with the Kitchen, Dining Room and Great Room facing the waterfront. The river deck has table seating for four with plus additional seating,, a chase lounge for sunning, and a cooking center with Weber Gas Grill. Have your meal under the motorized awning on the river deck. Low Country Living at it's best! TideWatch is 5 minutes from Parris Island, Downtown Beaufort, Port Royal and golf courses. 60 minutes to Hilton Head & Savannah,GA. 90 minutes to Charleston. Got a boat? This is the perfect place to rent - The Port Royal Landing & Marina is next door. You could see your boat from our river deck!

Beaufort & Port Royal, towns both rich with history! Discovered by the Spanish in 1514 and chartered by the British in1711. Having flown under Seven Flags and known as the "Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands". In 1562 Captain Jean Ribaut, a French Huguenot sailing for Spain established the first settlement with 150 brave settlers on what's now Parris Island which he named Charlesfort. He said upon his planned return to Spain, "NO FAIRER OR FITTER PLACE TO BE". This still holds true today!

Come for a visit, stay awhile, you won't be disappointed!

P.S. Tenants staying at any of our three Beaufort/Port Royal properties guests earn a discount if they want to stay at the mountain house in Pisgah Forest/Brevard, N.C. Please Goggle VRBO, search #1646978, The White Squirrel Lodge (32 miles Southwest of Asheville,N.C.) Also, while we've not had any issues there is a Ring doorbell camera installed to catch porch pirates and a rear security camera in the workshop. These security camera's are not viewed unless there is an issue. This home is dog friendly, please contact owner directly for conditions. There is a non-refundable $100. pet fee.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet approval required, please contact Owner direct
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Neighborhood requires pet pickup of dog waste and deposit in provided pedestals or pet waste can next to outside trash can.
No motorcycles or boat trailers allowed in your parking pad in front of the house.
No beach towels or other clothing on outside porch railings.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Royal

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Port Royal Landing, a neighbourhood in Port Royal. Cat Island Driving Range and Sanctuary Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Port Royal Skateboard Park and Cypress Wetlands. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Royal, SC

What's nearby

  • Beaufort Memorial Hospital - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • University of South Carolina-Beaufort - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Bay Street - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Agave - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fishcamp On 11th Street - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Alvin Ord's Sandwich Shop - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is TideWatch - A First Class Property. Spectacular views of the Beaufort River. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at TideWatch - A First Class Property. Spectacular views of the Beaufort River.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TideWatch - A First Class Property. Spectacular views of the Beaufort River.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TideWatch - A First Class Property. Spectacular views of the Beaufort River. located?

Located in Port Royal Landing, this holiday home is steps from Sea Wolf Charters and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Port Royal Skateboard Park and Port Royal Farmers Market are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

Great place

Beautiful Love the location
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing property. My husband and I came to this area for a few days. The cottage was simply stunning and extremely clean. The back patio was breathtaking with the view of the water and marina. Loved sitting out there watching the sunrise and sunset drinking coffee. The master bedroom was a good size and so was the master bath. The bed was comfortable. The cottage was very cute and had a variety of games and books for entertainment. The neighborhood was lovely and very well maintained and kept. The extra bedroom had twin beds with a nice size bathroom. Plenty of towels and the kitchen nicely stocked. Would definitely recommend this property to anyone. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

Fabulous home and location

We really enjoyed our stay! The house was very clean, well stocked, and in wonderful shape. It's very close to everything and we especially enjoyed being able to walk over to the restaurant at the marina right next door at the end of a long day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Quiet peaceful nice location

Nice clean enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

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

Port Royal gem

We loved everything about this place... Adorable house and at the Port Royal Landing marina. The view of the boats, river and marsh are amazing... I even enjoyed seeing some dolphins swimming by. We would definitely stay here again. Excellent on all levels
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Fabulous Location

Everything was just perfect for me and my canine companions. We had a great time!
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat P.

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

Stay number 3

We love this quiet neighborhood with the trees and Spanish moss. Love the river. Hope to be back in the Spring.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

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

Great vacation

Very nice and clean home … we brought our bay boat and used the safe harbor port royal marina to use the entire week … Marker 244 restaurant was very good and in walking distance… we used the Hunting Island pass that came with the home… lord willing we will be back
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

BERRY H.

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

Annual trip to Beaufort.

This was our 3rd Stay at Tidewatch. We love this house and how available the owners were to us before our trip and while we were there. We love the marina and the fact we can quickly walk there. The views are wonderful. We miss that view when we return to Kentucky. Thanks to Mark and Melissa!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray K.

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

Summer at Tidewatch

Tidewatch was clean and comfortable, and the view is wonderful! It's a great vacation spot. And I can't say enough about how helpful and responsive our hosts were. We had some trouble with the TV cable, and they got us fixed up right away. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Beautiful home on the Water

Loved staying in this home for Christmas. The view of Beaufort River, the cleanliness, the ability to bring our 4 legged family members..all added to a wonderful visit. The owners communicated promptly to our questions. A+
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H., Bluffton, USA

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

Fabulous Port Royal/Beaufort Tidewatch Cottage

This cottage was perfect and is decorated so cute! Loved sitting out on the deck drinking a glass of wine while watching boats and dolphins go by. Conveniently located to Beaufort, Port Royal and Hunting Island. Marker 244 Restaurant right next door so you could walk for lunch or dinner. Quiet neighborhood and friendly people. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B., Pickens SC

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

We miss it already

We will definitely be staying again!!! Beautiful neighborhood!!! Beautiful view from the back deck! We saw dolphins and sharks! Neighbors were very nice! House had everything we needed just bring your clothes and food! We were definitely not disappointed! Dogs loved it too!!! Don't second guess book ASAP!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

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

10 star Must Stay!

Mark (and daughter Melissa) were welcoming, informative & helpful during our visit to SC and Tidewatch! We cannot say enough about how immaculate (attention to detail for comfort), lovely cozy perfect and delightful the property was! When we pulled into the Landing it was like entering a theme park at Disney set in THE quintessential South Carolina neighborhood with spanish moss hanging from majestic huge trees! All the lovely homes were pastels and we were right on the Beaufort river overlooking their marina with a great restaurant/incidentals shop within walking distance. Even binoculars provided to pinpoint "flippers" in the river! Beaufort and Hunting Beach Park and "Boneyard" on the Atlantic (pass provided by Mark in Welcome folder!) were just amazing! Am I gushing too much?! If we are ever in SC again, this is the ONLY place you will be 100% satisfied with staying! Thank you SC!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was possibly the most comfortable and thoughtfully appointed rental we've ever stayed at. Mark is a great host and was easy to contact for info about the local area. Clean, exceptionally well located, and in a very quiet and beautiful neighborhood. If we're ever back in the Lowcountry, we'll stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ava S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed here before and hope to go again. The owner is very responsive when we need something. The location is perfect for us. And the neighbors are friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay as always. It just felt like home. You can enjoy wonderful sunrises from the deck over looking the bay, it's just a few minutes from sands Beach and about 10 minutes to downtown Beaufort.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

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

l a wonderful stay at Tide watch!

Tide watch is a delightful house iwith a wonderful view in a charming community. The house has everything one needs for a week long stay. Don’t miss the farmers market in Port Royal. It’s fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful as always. The house and the views are spectacular. The neighborhood is beautiful and the neighbors are great. Our dogs loved it. The master bedroom was big and the bed and pillows were comfortable. The kitchen had everything that we needed. Just pack your clothes and come. There are plenty of places to go grocery shopping when you arrive. Out on the balcony we drank coffee and watched the dolphins and the birds play. This was our second stay and my husband and I love it!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Fabulous gem with gorgeous river views

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at TideWatch, with wonderful sunrises and river views off the beautiful back deck! TideWatch provides everything you need and special touches that make it a home away from home. We enjoyed the area as well, especially Cypress Wetlands which is just a few minutes drive. The pass to Hunting State Park was a great bonus, as we visited the island twice during our stay. Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

virginia g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always enjoy staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat P.

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

Home Away From Home

This was our 4th time to enjoy this well equipped and comfortable home. The neighborhood is beautiful with its oak trees and Spanish moss.We love the low country and hope to be back again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Absolutely perfect!

Our stay at Tidewatch in Port Royal Landing was exceptional. The accommodations were perfect, offering stunning views and all necessary amenities. We highly recommend this property and plan to book it again for our next Beaufort visit. You will be very satisfied.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

We love it here!

We just stayed here for the second time, which was just as special as our first. We appreciate the view, neighborhood and the comforts of home. Thanks for another great vacation!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

virginia g.

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

Always a great stay at Tide Watch. Great view and perfect location.

Love the pink house ..Have stayed here many times. It’s my “go to” if visiting Beaufort….I will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Melissa & Mark

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We are Mark & Beverly. Beverly, a retired teacher spends her time quilting and enjoying her grandchildren. Mark, is a former banker and businessman, (almost a lifelong resident) having grown up here fishing and shrimping these waters since age 3. We enjoy Lowcountry life and living close by to our 2 children + 2 grands.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this home to be our final residence. It has everything we need and much more. Privacy, fantastic views, access to boating and fishing and an onsite restaurant & store. Beaufort Memorial Hospital is just 3 miles away and there are multiple grocery and other support stores close by.

What makes this property unique

Quiet & friendly neighborhood, close to everything yet private and convenient. A true touch of class!

You won’t be disappointed!

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