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Fully renovated, luxuriously appointed 1920s home in Historic District

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Pruitt's Grocery as in 1920 with added front porch in Lowcountry style
Corner family store for 95 years. Most people from Beaufort knew Mr. Pruitt.
Screened porch with couch, 2 rockers, TV, dining table, ambiant night lighting
Twin size swing bed. Curl up for a nap, reading, or watching games or movies.
Night time is the right time...

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6124.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Game room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

King bedroom #1

1 King Bed

King bedroom #2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bath #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bath #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fully renovated, luxuriously appointed 1920s home in Historic District

As soon as you step through the 100 plus year old oak double doors, you know this is not just another rental. On the outside, it has changed very little since Pruitt's Grocery was built as a family-owned neighborhood corner store in 1920. It was the last one operating in the NW Quadrant just before Mr. Pruitt died in 2015. Inside, it has been beautifully renovated, and is now our home. We have taken great care and love to furnish it with midcentury modern decor and luxury accommodations. We researched Consumer Reports, U.S. News & World Reports, and other "Best Reviewed" sites for every major purchase and have provided everything we have needed, and most everything we have wanted, to make it beautiful and comfortable. We took care to highlight the history and surroundings of Beaufort, and to include crafts from local artisans and merchandise from local shops.

LOCATION & THINGS TO DO:
Our home is in the Historic District a few blocks from the beautiful Beaufort Waterfront with lovely sunrises and sunsets, alfresco dining, and unique stores. MCRD Parris Island is 9 miles/15 minutes from our home. We are 45 minutes from Hilton Head, 1 hour from Savannah, and less than 1.5 hours from Charleston.

Hunting Island Beach, South Carolina’s single most popular state park, is about 20 minutes away. A pristine white, sandy beach, marsh and maritime forest, a saltwater lagoon and ocean inlet hosting a vast array of land and marine wildlife are all part of the park’s natural allure. The historic Hunting Island Lighthouse was built in 1859 and rebuilt in 1875 after it was destroyed during the Civil War. A unique feature of the lighthouse is that it was constructed of interchangeable cast-iron sections so it could be dismantled should it ever need to be moved. We provide a complimentary pass to Hunting Island State Park, along with beach chairs, towels, and a beach cart, should you want to take advantage. The pass includes free admission to the lighthouse.

At 5 miles, the Sands at Port Royal is the closest beach with lovely views of the Beaufort River and the estuaries. In the evening, you likely will catch a stunning sunset with the shrimp boats coming in while dining at Fishcamp or Shellring Ale Works.

AMENITIES FOR PETS & CHILDREN
We are pet friendly with a fenced in yard, and also provide some dog amenities so you won't have to pack so much - beds, food and water bowls, one large crate, and blankets, a Coolaroo Steel-Framed Elevated Dog Bed and a few toys, and furniture covers in case your dog wants to join you on the couch.

We provide a high chair and dishes, cups and utensils for toddlers and small children. We also have an indoor tent and indoor and outdoor games for children of all ages, including an adjustable putter should your child want to join you on the green. (Let me know if you would like to have our manager leave out the high chair and pack 'n play.)

Whether you’re exploring the historic neighborhood, shopping on Bay Street, enjoying a mouthwatering meal alfresco along the Waterfront, napping on our screened porch, or perfecting that shot on our one hole putting green, we know you’re going to be happy you’re here. We love Beaufort and hope that, while staying in our home, you will find something new to love here, too.

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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: 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 and cats (limit 2 total)
All pet approvals are on a case by case basis.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Furniture covers are supplied for pets who like to join you on the furniture. Please use them.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Beaufort

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Historic District, a neighbourhood in Beaufort. USCB Center for the Arts and Beaufort Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bay Street and Port Royal Farmers Market. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Beaufort, SC

What's nearby

  • University of South Carolina-Beaufort - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Beaufort National Cemetery - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bay Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Spanish Moss Trail - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bricks On Boundary - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Tree - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Herban Market and Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hearth Wood Fired Pizza - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fully renovated, luxuriously appointed 1920s home in Historic District pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Fully renovated, luxuriously appointed 1920s home in Historic District?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fully renovated, luxuriously appointed 1920s home in Historic District?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fully renovated, luxuriously appointed 1920s home in Historic District located?

This family-friendly Beaufort holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of St. Helena's Episcopal Church, USCB Center for the Arts and Beaufort National Cemetery. Bay Street and Beaufort Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully renovated comfortable home within easy walking distance of downtown. The kitchen is amazing-well supplied with every cooking implement one could need, the bed is comfortable. The fenced in yard is nicely landscaped.ll It’s a delight!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy B.

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

Quick thought

A great spot close to downtown!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Awesome location wonderful backyard

Everything was wonderful and clean. Loved the fenced in backyard. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

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

Gorgeous house walking distance to town

This is an amazing house that has a fantastic fenced in backyard for your furry family members. It is decorated beautifully and every possible kitchen accessory you could think of is provided. We loved that it was walking distance to town. The host was great with communication and super friendly. If we are ever back in the area we would absolutely love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Beaufort Bliss!

Spacious, comfortable, clean, well-outfitted...the list goes on and on. Only wish we had planned more time to just sit and relax and enjoy all this home has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb L.

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

This is a gem!

This is a lovely little gem of a property in a beautiful, history-filled area. Communication with the owner was stellar. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tokie G.

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

Perfection!

This home was perfect for my family in every way. The booking process and working with the hosts was so easy. We loved every detail of the home and location. As a Beaufort native, I will definitely return and will always look to book this home first. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith C.

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

Beautiful home!

My family and I stayed for a week. The house was very clean when we arrived. Little details were added that made our stay more comfortable. The backyard was cozy and so convenient as we traveled with our two dogs. The owners were very responsive and interactive. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

Kathy's property was the perfect place for a weekend girls getaway. It was clean, exactly as listed, and beautifully decorated! We were able to use the Hunting Island pass to visit the beach with no problem. Kathy was also so helpful in giving us recommendations for local restaurants and bars all weekend. Could not recommend this place enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John G., Norfolk

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

Simply Outstanding

My wife and I have been using vacation rentals for years. Hands down, Kathy's little slice of heaven is #1. Well equipped, clean, and the owner's hospitality were top shelf. If you are planning to be in the area, Pruitt's is where you want to be!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Simply fantastic!

Such a wonderul house - the host did an amazing job with the renovation and no detail was spared for the comfort of the guests. I recommend highly! Also house and yard are much bigger than it appears in the pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura N., Falls Church, Virginia

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

Best VRBO Property Yet!

Kathy has gone above and beyond in her hospitality at this lovely home. From the amazing artwork, interior design, fully stocked and then some kitchen, luxury baths and bedding, gorgeous yard and cozy charming front porch. You really feel the care and warmth that was put into their home. We used the park pass to Hunting Island 4 times, read through the tour books and watched The Big Chill, all provided thoughtfully. If you are looking to stay in a home in Beaufort you will not find better than this!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele L., Raleigh

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

Wonderful stay in Beaufort SC

The house was amazing. It was immaculate, well furnished, a short walk to the all the historic homes of interest and shopping area in beaufort. The house was stocked with everything someone could need for a fun and relaxing getaway other than food for your stay (coffee, sugar, evoo, spices, beach towels, umbrella, board and beach games, dog bed and food bowls) -- you name it and they thought of it and included it in the house. Kathy and Melissa were very responsive and shared tips for enjoying the area. They left a pass for entry to the state parks, maps of the area, and guide books. We loved our stay at their home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Delightful girl’s weekend away!

We LOVED this perfect home and the history behind it. There was no detail left out. We only wish we could have stayed a week or more! We enjoyed the walk to town and the beautiful waterfront. The home is immaculate and remarkably spacious. We cannot wait to return. Kathy was very attentive and helpful during the entire trip. She had a wonderful history of Beaufort in the welcome binder which was very interesting and informative as well. Don’t miss this gem of a home in a gem of a town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne F.

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

Bar Setting Accomodation Experience

Sometimes we must pat our own backs for making good choices. This property was the best accommodation I’ve ever chosen or stayed in. So thoughtfully appointed with every modern convenience considered for the traveler. The host was an excellent communicator who made great recommendations for us visiting a new city. Centrally located close to town - everything was within walking distance if you did not want to use your car. I can’t say enough great things about Pruitt Grocery House but I’ll say the most important thing - thank you for peaceful, relaxing and worry free week!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pete C.

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

Pruitt's Grocery House

My wife, our dog Spike, and I just spent several days at Pruitt's Grocery House, one of the absolute best vacations homes we have ever stayed in. It just felt good to be in that space. It was peaceful, relaxing, and the attention to detail showed how much the owners love their home and tried to make sure every guest felt the same way. The property is beautiful, the neighbors are friendly and for us it has quickly become the home we can't wait to get back to. It was in a perfect location. A few blocks to Bay Street and the water one way, a few blocks to the Chocolate Tree the other. Absolute delights in every direction. It was stress free in every way and Kathy made herself extremely available for our entire stay. We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti D., Salem

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

Patti, Wayne, Bryan, Haley & Olivia

We can’t say enough wonderful things about staying at Pruitt House. Completely remodeled but some of the original pieces that were part of the General Store have been left intact . The home is decorated lovely with many unique touches such as local art. We appreciated every room and the history behind them. Our hosts could not have been anymore accommodating for our stay. We brought our infant granddaughter, Kathy went above and beyond to make sure Olivia had everything she could possibly need (port-a-crib, high chair……..). We loved the privacy of the back yard, the hanging swings, outdoor dining area & seating area. The parking pass for Hunting Island was also appreciated, we put that to good use! We highly recommend staying at the Pruitt House, it’s so close to downtown with many wonderful restaurants & shops. We can’t wait for our next trip to Beaufort! Thank you Kathy for making our family vacation perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Southern Oasis

My husband & I came to Beaufort to do some exploring and get some much needed rest and relaxation. We considered several places to stay, but when we saw Pruitt's Grocery, we knew this was going to be our home base for our week-long trip. It was a perfect oasis. The property description is spot on. The beautiful historic home was luxuriously appointed and had everything we needed and so much more! The welcome binder was extremely helpful, thorough and interesting and our host, Kathy, was attentive, responsive, and gave us numerous excellent recommendations for restaurants, music venues, sightseeing, shops, and nearby places to visit. We even received a gift card to Lowcountry Cider where we had breakfast one morning - best blueberry scone and biscuit we have ever had! We also enjoyed sitting at the bar at Plums and our favorite restaurant was Old Bull Tavern. Most days we made the short walk into town enjoying seeing all the beautiful homes and visiting the historical cemetery. We also took day trips to some other islands and Kathy again provided great recommendations, especially Hunting Island and lunch at Fish Camp. We spent every evening having pre-dinner cocktails on the front porch listening to music on the karaoke machine we named "Steve'. And we really enjoyed cooking dinner a few nights in the gourmet kitchen, outdoor grill and fire pit. Also, don't miss watching sunsets on the waterfront! Pruitt's Grocery surpassed all our expectations and we hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L., Glen Ellyn

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

Darling and extremely comfortable!!

This VRBO quickly became our favorite short term rental of all time! My husband and I had the privilege of staying for a week. We arrived at Kathy's place very late on a Friday night after a long day of travel. My immediate thought upon arrival was to get into bed ASAP and rest. However, once we turned on all the lights and toured the home we couldn't stop checking all the fun rooms out! We love games and there was an entire room! As everyone else mentioned, this home is equipped better than most people's homes! Not only does it have everything you could need or want to cook...Kathy has provided the quality of items (knives, cookware, utensils) most regular chefs only dream of using! If you are a coffee drinker, you will LOVE the brewing options and all the restful areas to enjoy your java while reading! The beds were comfortable, the entire home was pristine, the decor was delightful! Most of all the host is extremely accessible and thoughtful. Everything is labeled and organized and Kathy even put together an invaluable binder of local restaurant, shopping, and suggestions of things to do! We took day trips to Savannah, Tybee Island, Charleston, Hunting Island (Kathy even provides a park pass!), tours of Penn Center on St. Helena Island and much more creating incredibly memories!! ENJOY!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in charming and historical BeaufortWonderful property within easy walk of shopping, restaurants and the waterfrontCommunication was great, and hosts provided great recommendations for the areaWould love to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute, clean and well stocked house! It is easy to stay there and feel like you are at home. The side yard provides plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors of the Lowcountry and the screened porch is dreamy with the twin swing. I sat outside several mornings and read my book listening to the birds and people passing on morning walks. I highly recommend this rental. The hosts are super easy to work with and know a lot about the area to share and make your trip even more fun and interesting.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just an awesome place to stay .only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean, nice & cozy, and kitchen was very well stocked. We enjoyed the porch and putting green in the back as well. Location was very good. Owner was very hospitable and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

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

Relaxing getaway

Awesome relaxing vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

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

Family of 4

Excellent house and ambience of everything. They have tons of lights in and out of the house that are on timers as well as tons of things for families & kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Uzzle/Melissa Lewis

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