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Historic Home Located in historic district of Beaufort, SC

Cottage in Beaufort with kitchen

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Front of cottage
Porch with Holiday Decorations
Front view of cottage on a beautiful sunny day!
Gorgeous Day! East side of cottage
Another Exterior view of the Cottage

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 697.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Home Located in historic district of Beaufort, SC

Built in 1886, this historic home is located in the Old Commons Historic district in Beaufort, SC. Completely renovated in 2020, This home provides a great combination of history with modern amenities. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home sleeps 4; with an optional sleeper sofa that accommodates 2 more. Bedrooms are located on opposite sides of the house, making it a perfect rental for couples traveling together! With the original Hardwood floors in living and kitchen area, shiplap walls, TV's in living room and both bedrooms & a fully equipped kitchen , this is a great spot for your vacation. Rental includes amenities such as 2 bicycles, stainless steel appliances, Keurig coffee maker & a gas grill. This home has a wonderful front porch with 2 rocking chairs and 2 swings, perfect for morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening! We are a short 15-minute walk to the downtown Bay Street area that is filled with shops, restaurants and the Riverfront park.

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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: 19
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 less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 pet under 15 lbs $50 Non-refundable pet deposit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Allowed on property

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure both front and back doors are locked!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Beaufort

Historic District, a neighbourhood in Beaufort, is home to this cottage. Cat Island Driving Range and Sanctuary Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Bay Street and Port Royal Farmers Market. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Beaufort, SC

What's nearby

  • University of South Carolina-Beaufort - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bay Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Beaufort National Cemetery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Spanish Moss Trail - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bricks On Boundary - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Tree - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Herban Market and Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hearth Wood Fired Pizza - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home Located in historic district of Beaufort, SC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Historic Home Located in historic district of Beaufort, SC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home Located in historic district of Beaufort, SC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home Located in historic district of Beaufort, SC located?

Located in Historic District, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of USCB Center for the Arts and University of South Carolina-Beaufort. Beaufort Museum and John Mark Verdier House are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful and everything was great.. The host was very available and promptly answered all our quesations. We will plan on staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 3rd stay and certainly not our last. Perfect location, beautifully appointed and spotlessly clean. Alison & Bill think of everything to make their guests feel welcome. We would not consider staying anywhere else when we visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated, well stocked, homey cottage in a great location. It's very authentic to the area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is awesome, love the history and the beautiful restoration! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

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

Beautiful home

Visited family that lives in Beaufort. Everything was better than described and one of the nicest places we have stayed in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy s.

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

Fantastic property!

Beautiful home! Highly recommend this property. Location is great and it is well appointed with everything needed for a great vacation. We will visit this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

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

Fantastic!!!

This house is amazing - so cute, perfect location and super comfortable. Highly recommend!! We will stay here again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Our stay at Beaufort

The location was great. Whether you wanted to walk or drive everything was easily accessible. The house was amazing Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

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

Sherry

Our stay was wonderful. Beautiful little home with tons of character. Well stocked. Great location close to everything. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby D.

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

Great Place to Stay in Beaufort

Our family loved our time in Beaufort and our stay in this well appointed cottage. Alison thought of everything to make guest feel welcome and comfortable. The house is in easy walking distance to restaurants, shops, and the other beautiful houses Beaufort is known for!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at the cottage many times. It never disappoints. I am only disappointed when I have to leave. You can tell that the place is loved and cared for. Thanks Allison!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sis G.

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

Absolute perfection.

The renovation of this house is stunning. Alison has beautiful taste and has thought of every detail.We loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney P.

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

Lovely cottage

The charming cottage was perfect for our stay in Beaufort. It is beautifully decorated, comfortable and well equipped. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sweet Cottage

Super renovation of an old cottage; very clean; well stocked; thoughtful and responsive owners, and walkable to all Beaufort districts.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

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

July 4th Trip

This is our fourth time staying at the Cottage. It is delightful, and we always love coming back. Alison is wonderful and very helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd time staying at this sweet house. It is so comfortable and welcoming. The house is furnished with everything you need (I love the washer and dryer). We really like the location. We can see the marsh and Beaufort river from the front porch and it is walkable to downtown. We also love driving to the surrounding islands. There is so much to do and see in and around Beaufort! The host communicates with you before you arrive and is easy to get in touch with if anything is needed. We hope to stay here a 4th time someday!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Beautiful Cottage

The pictures do not do this little home justice It is very pretty and well appointed and I love the way the 2 bedrooms are at 1 end of each side so you have your own space with 2 beautiful bathrooms as well as some mugs that I would have loved bought, they had great placement of everything, can't recommend enough.They did a beautiful job on this renovation.It's a beautiful plaperiod great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

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

After Christmas Vacay

We have stayed at the cottage several times. We love it. It is always clean and feels like home. Alison is an excellent host who always communicates quickly with guests. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

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

Wonderful

Walked in early to clean and cozy Vrbo. Wonderfully decorated. Mile easy walk to Bay Street. Cafe with coffee and pastries across the street so you can enjoy a delicious treat on the porch swing! Quick response. Thank you for sharing your home !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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

Beautiful, Clean, Great location

This property is absolutely beautiful! Truly one of the cleanest and well-equipped properties I’ve ever stayed in. You’re drive to popular locations, such as Bay Street and the water, is very short but the neighborhood is very quiet. The owner is very helpful and accommodating, even allowing us to check in early due to housekeeping being ahead of schedule. If we’re ever back in the area, this is where we’ll be staying!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

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

exceptional

The property is lovely and finished to a very high standard. The owner has seemingly thought of everything one might need. It is within walking distance of downtown Beaufort with its nice shops and good restaurants.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James G., Austin, TX

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

Lowcountry charmer

We loved this place. It's been beautifully and lovingly restored. We enjoyed reading the book detailing the restoration. We couldn't have been more pleased and look forward to returning next year, if possible.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Charming Cottage!

The Cottage on Congress is AMAZING!!! This is an adorable home equipped with everything you can image. Great location and Super clean!! Alison is a fantastic host! We love this sweet little house! This was our second stay and we are already planning our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

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

Quick getaway!

We loved our stay at this gorgeous home. The bed was super comfy and we had amazing sleep. The kitchen was well-stocked and beautiful. I wish we had an opportunity to cook more. We enjoyed riding the bikes into town to grab coffee in the morning and dinner at night. The cafe across the street was a lovely perk as well!!.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kent M.

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

712 Congress

Absolute beautiful property. Clean, full of amenities good location. Our hosts recently did a full remodel and did an excellent job of providing today's necessities while keeping the charm of old Beaufort. Would definitely use this house on a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alison

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Bill & I are originally from Atlanta, Ga, but 20 years ago we moved to South Florida to open a new business. However, our long term plan is to retire to beautiful, historic Beaufort one day. We felt renovating this home was the 1st step towards are journey to living in Beaufort. We hope you enjoy & love this area as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

As our contractor put it "this house is one of the last greatest saves". We fell in love with the home, even though it needed LOTS of work. We feel like we have restored a bit of history and added our footprint the wonderful historic area of Beaufort.

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English

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