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Lowcountry Paradise, private gated island, 2.5 miles of beach, family friendly

Holiday home in Harbor Island with patio

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area
King bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Hunting Island
  • Place, Hunting Island Lighthouse
  • Place, Fripp Island Beach
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Dining area

About this property

Lowcountry Paradise, private gated island, 2.5 miles of beach, family friendly


Saltmarsh Serenity is located on Harbor Island, a gated community just outside of Beaufort, SC that features 2.5 miles of private beach.

The home backs up to the coastal marsh in a quiet and secluded part of the island, but is only minutes to the beach access points by golf cart.

There are 4 bedrooms, each with spacious closets. Three of the bedrooms feature king-sized beds with memory foam mattresses and pillows. The fourth bedroom is designed with kids in mind and features 2, twin-over-twin bunk beds.

The bathrooms both have shower-tub combos and a linen closet stocked with luxury bath towels and bath sheets. In each bathroom you will find a hairdryer so you don't have to take up valuable suitcase space.

The kitchen is stocked with everything needed to prepare your favorite meals, which can be enjoyed at the kitchen table or on the screened-in porch, overlooking the marsh.

Enjoy all of the amenities the island has to offer using the included golf carts.
- 7 beach access points; 2.5 miles of beach
- Community pool
-Fitness center
-Tennis courts
-Basketball court
-Playground
-Fishing and crabbing spots

Rental also includes a pass to enjoy local favorite, Hunting Island State Park.

Harbor Island is close enough the enjoy visiting Historic Downtown Beaufort, nearby Port Royal and Paris Island Marine Corps Base. It also allows for day trips to both Savannah and Charleston.

Rates include parking fee for one vehicle. Renter is responsible for 11% SC Vacation and Lodging Tax

Additional vehicle parking passes can be purchased for the following fees:
1 Night- $20
2 Nights- $30
3 Nights- $40
4 Nights- $50
5 Nights- $60
6 Nights- $70
7 Nights- $80
8-14 Nights- $105
15-21 Nights- $130
22-30 Nights- $155

For both your safety and ours, there are cameras facing the driveway and the front door.

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Amenities

Pool
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Oceanmarsh Subdivision

Located in Harbor Island, this holiday home is near the beach. Penn Center and York W. Bailey Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ocean Point Golf Course and Ocean Creek Golf Club.
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Saint Helena Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Hunting Island - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Hunting Island Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Ocean Point Golf Course - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Fripp Island Beach - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island - 39 min drive - 38.7 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bonitos Boathouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shrimp Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Point Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Johnson Creek Tavern - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Lowcountry Paradise, private gated island, 2.5 miles of beach, family friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lowcountry Paradise, private gated island, 2.5 miles of beach, family friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Lowcountry Paradise, private gated island, 2.5 miles of beach, family friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lowcountry Paradise, private gated island, 2.5 miles of beach, family friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lowcountry Paradise, private gated island, 2.5 miles of beach, family friendly located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Butchers Island and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Hunting Island. Hunting Island Lighthouse and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay, especially the two golf carts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean home with nice views. Enjoyed access to the golf carts. Owners were
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kalee t.

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

St. HELENA RETREAT

I really loved the layput and bedding arrangments. There was plenty of kitchen items and beach gear! Major plus. Only complaint i have is the parking is very tight and there is no yard for kids to play. I will definetly be back and recommemd this vacation home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gwen G., Rotonda West, Fl

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

Three night get-away

Clean and well appointed house. Nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

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

Great Property for Family

Spacious, clean and great for family vacation! The owner was quick to respond to questions and description of property was on point. The 2 golf carts were perfect. Our family enjoyed the beach access and pool. Great place! Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

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

Great House

The house was a short walk to the Beach. The house layout was great and the island was beautiful. The only bad I can mention is that there is a water treatment facility in the marsh behind the house that is part of the porch view. However, overall a great location and the accessibility of two golf carts were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen s.

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

Lovely home and amenities

We were so happy in your pleasant home. Everything was excellent. The towels Exceptional and the kitchen well equipped. We did charge the electrical carts. You may want to check the battery’s life. The beach , pool and courts were great! We hope to return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Melinda E., Berlin

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks!

We stayed for Thanksgiving with extended family. Kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. Golf carts were a total hit with my grandson. House was as described . Plenty of room on one floor . I do agree with other guests- needs better cleaning services our socks were dirty from the floors along with black fingerprints along doorways. Nonetheless, we had a good time. I can imagine its lovely in the summer with pool, beach, etc. Do not miss the state park and boneyard beach at low tide! The nature center area has a lot of trails. Allow a few days for response from owners and bring bug spray. Ticks were unfortunately horrendous around the community when we were visiting (november). Beware if you bring fido!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautiful house was way bigger than the photos showed! Pleasantly surprised with size of bedrooms and loved the king size beds! Set in a beautiful place on the marsh with great back porch views. Having 2 golf carts was great for all of us to go to beach with all of our gear! Our 2 small dogs loved the views as well and it was so peaceful and quiet!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie n.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, good layout, fully stocked kitchen, nicely decorated, golf carts availability was well appreciated (needs windshield on one for rainy rains & working lights for evening rides for safety purposes. Cleaning service could use some improvements (sandy floors upon check-in, underneath couches were nasty when kiddos lost some toys). Use it beach towels, crab trap, beach gear (need some replacements) was lovely. It is low country so do expect large water bugs & tons of mosquitoes (not hosts’ responsibility. Kitchen floors really needs to be replaced, kept running into uneven pieces & edges that were tripping hazard & unsafe for barefoot.Secluded island with tons of beach access, pool, playground, tennis courts were nice perks.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dakota & Suzanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is in a great location with a short drive on the golf cart to the beach, pool house, gym, etc. The home itself was set up very efficiently. The kitchen light didn’t work which made cooking not great, but it worked out. Floors throughout the house on pretty rough shape. I did have to ask for check in instructions the day before arrival as I had not received anything yet, luckily was sent right over. The one thing I wish we were told before arrival was to be prepared for mosquitoes .. we tried to buy some repellent on the island but it didn’t work and ended up getting some more powerful spray, which made our stay much more enjoyable. Overall we had a good time and enjoyed the beauty of the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri W.

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

Private Family Retreat

Our family really enjoyed our stay here. The check-in process was very easy and had very easy communication with the host. The setup of this home makes it very easy to travel with larger families or multi-families..We really enjoyed the two golf carts. We used them to cruise over to the pool several days as well as to the beach but also just enjoyed cruising around the island in the evenings after dinner.. The location of this home on the island was what we loved the most. It is in a more wooded and secluded area of the island. We were able to sit on the back porch in the evenings playing cards and not worry about disturbing any of the neighbors as there weren't any homes directly on either side of us. We also enjoyed visiting nearby Hunting Island and downtown Beaufort. We will definitely stay in the home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

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

July 4th Weeked

The perfect place to take your kids. We loved how it was not crowded at all even for a busy weekend. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Great post high school graduation get away

Loved then overall vibe of this place. Layout for sleeping and bathrooms worked for six people ranging from 15 to 79. We went to Hunting Beach every morning - thank you for the two season passes! Pool every afternoon, and caught awesome sunsets each dusk.Great food close (Shrimp Shack, Another Slice and Seaside) literally 5 minutes from the house. Beaufort is 25 minutes away with great views and everyone's favorite, Parris Island is within striking distance. If you haven't spent time at either place, you are definitely missing out!! Semper FiA few minor events typical of a rental came up, but Jayd communicated often and did the best he could with the resources he had to remedy the situation. Kudos to your cleaning lady turned handyman. She couldn't have been more accommodating and pleasant.I would 100% stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

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

Lowcountry vacay

Overall our trip was great. We had a few snags while there but the host was very responsive and helpful. The neighborhood and location is fantastic! It is a gated community and felt very safe. Close to private beach areas and just a short ride in to Beaufort. Having the golf cart to get around in was also a lot of fun! The house itself could use some updating and probably a deep clean but overall it was a great stay for our family trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mimi W.

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

Perfect for your family trip!

We had a great stay with two families. The house was very clean inside and we loved the layout as one family had two bedrooms on one side of the house with a bathroom in-between and visa versa on the other side. The king beds were true king beds and really big and spacious! The quad bunk beds were solid and perfect for all the little ones. We appreciated some of the high quality touches like the beds,linens, and bath towels! The living room tv was HIGE and new so it had all the apps and technology. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could ever need and had quality dishes!The golf carts were a little disappointing as they were very dirty and one quit on us twice and we had to get rides home both times. The owner quickly got us a rental/replacement cart and communication was good. The exterior really needs some TLC though. As well as a good power washing. I thought we’d wish we weee closer to the pool/beach, but actually preferred this part of the island with all the beautiful trees,shade, and privacy! We had a great stay overall! We can’t wait to come back to Harbor Island!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralu N.

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

Easter weekend getaway

The location is amazing: in a bird preserve, surrounded by woods, very relaxing. The drive to the beach is short, and fun if you use the golf carts. The house is very practical divided in two sleeping areas with bathrooms and the living room and kitchen in the middle. Lots of beach gear, and kids games. We had a very enjoyable stay and also checked out a close by seafood restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

sarah j.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Family time

Poor lighting in kitchen, furniture a little dirty, need to leave instructions for keurig, during heavy pollen season should send someone to at least clean off back patio!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Christmas at the beach

Lowcountry Paradise was a right-sized stay for our small family get together for the holidays. Three couples and a couple kids fit well. The amenities were nice and access to nearby sites was easy. It was chilly being December but we found plenty to do and we ate well. The kitchen had all the amenities we needed and the grill was a nice touch. Hunting Island passes were a treat.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronyl D.

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

Wonderful vacation house

My family really enjoyed the fact that house was in a gated community with amenities that you could get to using the golf carts. Everything was supplied for us we only had to buy food. Restaurants and stores were easy to get to.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

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

Love this place!

We have stayed there two times so far planning on a third next year. It just has all you need having two golf carts with a big family. Makes it easy for people to go where they need to go without waiting or taking a vehicle. Nobody has to fight over king size beds because three out of four rooms have them. Really enjoy the screened in porch away from all the mosquitoes at night. Overall, a great place.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Great stay

This is a great house-clean, had everything we needed for our stay. The bedrooms were comfortable and fit our family very well! Loved we were able to bring our dogs with us! The golf carts were great to get back and forth to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

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

Family Getaway

Two families with lots of little kids really enjoyed our stay. The two golf carts made getting around the island a breeze. The beach, the pool, and the wildlife were thoroughly enjoyed. The house had everything we needed and laid out well. Would recommend to others looking for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Amazing Family Vacation

We loved our stay here! We enjoyed the neighborhood vibe with families and golf carts with the beach accessible with the golf carts. The house was amazing for family of 8. We plan to return annually!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicia F.

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

Vacation rental

The house was perfect size for the 9 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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