Title: Fully Remodeled Bluffton House with In-law Apartment for Large Groups Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Fully Remodeled Bluffton House with In-law Apartment for Large Groups Family-friendly holiday home in Bluffton with a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Fully Remodeled Bluffton House with In-law Apartment for Large Groups ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Fully Remodeled Bluffton House with In-law Apartment for Large Groups (Bluffton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113070000/113062700/113062653/ae0a4034.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Fully Remodeled Bluffton House with In-law Apartment for Large Groups (Bluffton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113070000/113062700/113062653/bb26ccf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Fully Remodeled Bluffton House with In-law Apartment for Large Groups (Bluffton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113070000/113062700/113062653/0146c979.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Fully Remodeled Bluffton House with In-law Apartment for Large Groups (Bluffton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113070000/113062700/113062653/9cfc531d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Fully Remodeled Bluffton House with In-law Apartment for Large Groups (Bluffton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113070000/113062700/113062653/7d7e4b06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Fully Remodeled Bluffton House with In-law Apartment for Large Groups. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathrooms1860 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Fully Remodeled Bluffton House with In-law Apartment for Large Groups This fully remodeled house in Bluffton is perfect for your family vacation. It has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The house is centrally located in Bluffton and within walking distance to downtown, making it a perfect spot to explore the area. The backyard has a covered pergola with swings and gas fireplace and is a perfect spot to spend your evenings. It sleeps 8 adults or 6 adults and 4 kids. For larger parties there is an in-law suite available on the property at extra charge (min $100 per night per stay) with a $90 cleaning fee. The hot tub is available for use for an extra $100 cleaning fee. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,860 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24910000/24908100/24908076/3d04dd47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 114 Evian - 3 Bedroom Town Home in Shipyard! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Bluffton is home to this holiday home. May River Theater and Coastal Discovery Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Station 300 and Hilton Head Zipline. Travelling with kids? Consider Adventure Cove and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf. [Visit our Bluffton travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bluffton.dx602237) [View more Holiday homes in Bluffton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bluffton-Private-Holiday-Homes.d602237-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=32.24762,-80.8642&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ufzcEfxplN%3FS%3FQ%3FQ%3FS%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40SBQ%40Q%40QBQBQBQBQBQBODSDOBQDODQDOFQDOFODQFOFOFOFOFOFOHOHKFOHOHMHMHMHMHMJMHMJKHKJMJKJKJILKJKJKJILIJILILIJGLILILGLGLGLGNELGLELGNELELCNGNCLCNCNCLCNCNANCLANANANAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBLBNBNFLBNDLDLFLDNFLDLFLFLFLFLHLHLFJHLHJHLHJHLJJJJJJHJJJJJLJJHJJLHLHLHLJLHLFLHNHNFJHNFNFNFNHNDNFNFPDNDNFPDNDPDNBPDNDRBNBPBPBPBPBP%40PBP%40P%40R%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FRAPAPAPARAPAPCPAPCPCRCNCPCPCPEPENCPEPENEPGNENEPGNGPELIPGLGNGNINGLILINGLILKLILILILKLIJKJKLKJKJKHKJKJMJKHMJKFMJKFMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFODMFMDMDODMDODOBMBODM%40OBOBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAMAOAOCOCMCOAOEMCOCOEMEMEOEMEMGMEOGMGMGMGMGMIMGKIMGMKKGMKKIKKKKMKKIKKKKKKIMKKIMKMIMIMIMIMIMIOGMIMIOGOGOGMGQGMGQEOGQEOGOEQEOEQCQEOEQCQCQCQCOCSCQAQAQCQAQASAQAQAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MtayhWeaG21fiTxalrxhvuGmeWk=) Bluffton, SC ### What's nearby - Farmers Market of Bluffton 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - May River Theater 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Heyward House Historic Center 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Bluffton Oyster Factory Park 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Church of the Cross 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles ### Getting around - Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) 27 min drive ### Restaurants - Lot 9 Brewing Co. 12 min walk - Nectar Farm Kitchen Old Town 19 min walk - Pomodori Too! 3 min drive - Burnt Church Distillery 15 min walk - Agave 17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fully Remodeled Bluffton House with In-law Apartment for Large Groups pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Fully Remodeled Bluffton House with In-law Apartment for Large Groups? ### Where is Fully Remodeled Bluffton House with In-law Apartment for Large Groups located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Fully Remodeled Bluffton House with In-law Apartment for Large Groups Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### B T. 6 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great space The house was perfect. There were toys for a toddler and everything else you would ever think to need. Very clean and well organized. The decoration was perfect. Good location in a young neighborhood. ##### B T. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roberta W. 2 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely beautiful The home was absolutely beautiful. Nice decor, provided a home away home feel. The home was nice and clean. The management company was the best. Definitely appreciate the wedding gift as we rented the home to be close to the venue as well as a place for my husband and his men to get ready. We enjoyed our stay and time here. Thank you ##### Roberta W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken R. 8 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy great spot ##### Ken R. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel A. 8 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely beautiful home! We will be back! ##### Rachel A. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Margaret A. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Zero complaints! Wonderful property for a quick weekend getaway! House was absolutely beautiful and well supplied with linens/towels which is a huge plus! Definitely would stay here again! ##### Mary Margaret A. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon A. 26 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A time was had My family and I had a great stay. We enjoyed the home and the apartment over the garage and both exceeded our expectations. Karina is the hostess with the mostest. Accommodations were just as described online. You won't go wrong choosing this property. I highly recommend. ##### Sharon A. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula F. 29 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Amazing Place This stay was amazing. We appreciate the effort the host put forth to make her place homely! Every thing was there! I usually bring my own towels as people tend to buy cheap towels for these rentals but the towels were amazing bath sheets that smelled heavenly! I only gave less stars for neighborhood and accuracy of listing. Neighborhood-On our second night the neighbor from the corner house knocked on the door and ordered we move our car and park in the alley so she and her husband could park in front of their home. I understand wanting convenience but she was VERY rude and aggressive towards my sister and my cousin. I ended up directing her to speak with the host regarding stipulating parking rules to future stays. We also refused to move because of her rude aggressive behavior. Listing- We initially searched for accommodations for 6 guest and selected this place because of the in law suite. However the suite required a separate fee that wasn’t disclosed in the original listing. It was cleared up. We weren’t planning to pay additional fees and had already booked and made plans for the area. Plus we didn’t want to go through the process of cancelling and starting our search over. The host was very polite and responsive to questions. She also apologized for the misunderstanding and updated her listing details to avoid other misunderstanding. ##### Paula F. 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