Title: Quiet beach cottage with unique local attractions nearby Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=72820286&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Quiet beach cottage with unique local attractions nearby Holiday home in Saint Helena Island with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Quiet beach cottage with unique local attractions nearby ![TV, DVD player, books, video library - Quiet beach cottage with unique local attractions nearby (St Helena Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72830000/72820300/72820286/ca273ba4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Quiet beach cottage with unique local attractions nearby (St Helena Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72830000/72820300/72820286/8bb59ed7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Quiet beach cottage with unique local attractions nearby (St Helena Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72830000/72820300/72820286/0768bec4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Quiet beach cottage with unique local attractions nearby (St Helena Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72830000/72820300/72820286/ce44940e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Quiet beach cottage with unique local attractions nearby (St Helena Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72830000/72820300/72820286/499bfef2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this charming South Carolina beach cottage in a peaceful area, perfect for restorative vacation. Enjoy two decks and a patio with your own gas grill, fully equipped kitchen and spacious sunroom. Explore Fort Fremont Historical Preserve nearby or head to Hunting Island State Park just 20 minutes away. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61472 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Quiet beach cottage with unique local attractions nearby Skip the overcrowded beaches this year and discover the hidden gem of South Carolina’s low country. Charming, comfortable, clean beach cottage with two bedrooms, two full bathrooms plus a sleeper sofa in the large sunroom. Two decks and a patio, fully equipped kitchen and gas grill available. Quiet area and private location on 6 lots. You will find plenty to do nearby: Bring your own boat or book one of the local fishing charters for an opportunity to catch Flounder, Black Drum, Redfish, Tripletail, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout. Walking distance to Fort Fremont Historical Preserve. Built in 1899 to protect Port Royal Naval Station on Parris Island during the Spanish American War, it was used again as a Union army base during the Civil War. Explore the century old fort and battery along with the trails among beautiful moss-covered trees. 20 minutes to Hunting Island State Park... one of the few remaining undeveloped sea islands where you can find shells and sharks teeth on the beach, play in the ocean, climb Hunting Island lighthouse, fish off the newly opened pier, visit the nature center, and explore miles of secluded biking or walking trails. 20 minutes to quaint, historic Downtown Beaufort with shopping, dining, a public playground, marina, carriage tours and more. Book now to enjoy a peaceful and restorative vacation without all the commercialized touristy hustle of many beach towns Keywords: Beaches, Coastal, Fort Fremont, St. Helena Sound, Hunting Island State Park, Marines, Graduation, Parris Island, Beaufort, Reunions, Golf, Boating, Fishing ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 Located in Saint Helena Island, this holiday home is near the beach. Fort Fremont and Chapel of Ease are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sea Wolf Charters and Adventure Cove. Coastal Discovery Museum and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. [Visit our Saint Helena Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saint-Helena-Island.dx6141106) [View more Holiday homes in Saint Helena Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saint-Helena-Island-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6141106-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.30880%2C-80.64230&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lEGH8crALkZk6ke2prleHoOOp94=) St Helena Island, SC ### What's nearby - ![Stormy day on Bay Street.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057941/8705c786-ac7b-40b1-b225-ed8eab07b693.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bay Street 34 min drive \- 17.1 miles - Fort Fremont 1 min drive \- 0.3 miles - Chapel of Ease 20 min drive \- 7.5 miles - York W. Bailey Museum 22 min drive \- 8.4 miles - Penn Center 23 min drive \- 8.6 miles ### Getting around - Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) 91 min drive ### Restaurants - Brig & Brew 53 min drive - Fishcamp On 11th Street 39 min drive - Maynard’s Ice Cream & Cafe 39 min drive - Subway 52 min drive - Lagerhead Tavern 95 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Quiet beach cottage with unique local attractions nearby pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Quiet beach cottage with unique local attractions nearby? ### What time is check-in at Quiet beach cottage with unique local attractions nearby? ### What time is check-out at Quiet beach cottage with unique local attractions nearby? ### Where is Quiet beach cottage with unique local attractions nearby located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Quiet beach cottage with unique local attractions nearby 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 36 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janice A., Charlotte 28 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Nice Very comfortable place to stay! ##### Janice A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kellie D. 25 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### St Helena cottage The cottage was great. We enjoyed it fully and the beds were comfortable thanks for the good time ##### Kellie D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon M. 7 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Precious Cottage We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the beach cottage and hope to be back in the future. We have family nearby so it was a great landing spot to be near them as well as Beaufort. The grounds are beautiful with meticulous landscaping, and it’s close to Fort Freemont if you like to explore historical sites. This is the perfect place for a quiet getaway on the island! ##### Brandon M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn R., Springfield Missouri 10 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect House This was the perfect house for our annual shrimp season reunion. Bigger then it looks, very comfortable accommodations, and huge yard for a boat. Will stay again next year if available. Thank you to the owners ##### Shawn R. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana W. 25 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little beach cottage My husband and children and I thoroughly enjoyed our time here at the cottage. It’s close to beach access and the nearby historical fort, all an easy and pleasant walk from the cottage. Roger was communicative and friendly. Would like to book again if we’re in the area. ##### Diana W. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deirdre F. 9 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property The property was beautiful and the hosts were very communicative. ##### Deirdre F. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth H. 31 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great retreat The house was clean and well equipped. The location was wonderful. ##### Kenneth H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph S. 27 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### St Helen Very, nice quiet place. ##### Joseph S. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William S. 3 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place Perfect location for beach and boat launch. Great open floor plan. Wonderful yard and sand roads. A perfect getaway with a little history just around the corner. ##### William S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ginger 22 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We really enjoyed our time at Quiet Cottage. There was plenty of room to enjoy our time together and not feel like we were on top of one another. Will book again when we plan our next trip to the St. Helena Island and Hunting Island. ##### Ginger Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen L. 23 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise for sure We loved the cottage! It was clean and inviting, felt like I was right at home. Thank you for the “spur of the moment” booking and allowing us in your vacation home. ##### Karen L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### alice m. 2 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tucked Away House on Beautiful Lands End Lands End is like stepping back in time! We love this place. So much wildlife, great for families. The house is private and clean, had everything we needed! Roger was easy and quick to communicate with! ##### alice m. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chanice J. 12 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Beach Trip We loved our stay! The house was comfortable and cozy, much nicer than expected for the price. The kids loved riding our bikes to watch the sunset each evening. We spent most of the day at Hunting Island State Park hiking and playing on the beach. Boneyard Beach at Hunting Island was awesome! ##### Chanice J. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynette A. 16 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace and serenity I just loved the location being private and so quiet. It was very peaceful to sit and listen to the birds sing. Hunting Island north beach was my favorite spot and the beaches are not crowded at all. Just a great place to relax. ##### Lynette A. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rose Y. 7 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beaufort get away This was our first time in the Beaufort area. This property was clean and the yard was big enough for our boat and our girls to play. The house was neat, clean, and everything we needed for our stay was there. We hope to visit again sometime in the future. ##### Rose Y. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derek S. 23 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden Gem We arrived after dark and was happy to have lights come on upon arriving. The home is wonderfully furnished. Was really like being home away from home. Beach cottage is a misnomer... more like mini-mansion. Will stay here again in a heartbeat! A thousand THANK YOUS to the owner. ##### Derek S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### greg f. 4 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice great ##### greg f. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lolly P. 24 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Retreat Want to get away from it all and experience Beaufort SC's Sea Islands? Then this is the place. This is a comfortable cottage in a fairly remote part of St. Helena Island. We are familiar with the area and were not expecting anything too fancy so we were happy with it. It was clean, the kitchen was functional for meal prep and the owners were friendly and helpful. The cottage had lots of space indoors as well as a deck and patio. Would book again. ##### Lolly P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kari A. 30 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect and Relaxing! This property was so perfect for us. We arrived in the dark and had no idea that we were going to wake up to a beautiful private oasis. The property is everything you would expect from a southern beach house - beautiful old trees everywhere and gorgeous flowers all around. The beach was a short walk and on Sunday morning at 8, no one else was there. It was absolutely wonderful! ##### Kari A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### rudy S. 11 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### more more than we expected ##### rudy S. Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Samantha 20 Nov 2023 Liked: Communication The tub and garbage disposal didn't work. The beds were uncomfortable and noisy. The property was too far away from civilization. ##### Samantha Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Cory C., South Carolina, USA 23 Oct 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden Gem! Located off the beaten path if you want to be where the people aren't! Exactly the place I look for to get some R&R! ##### Cory C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John G. 22 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home great location all the amenities and great host Great home great location all the amenities and great host Cannot ask for a better experience will definitely be back again five star rating for sure ##### John G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meredith W. 10 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommend! The house is well maintained, nicely furnished, and very comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped, as are the bathrooms (including a hairdryer). The road leading to the house is great for walks--you'll find a beach access path along the way. We'd certainly stay here again if we have the opportunity. ##### Meredith W. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca W. 27 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! The home felt like home. We'd definitely stay again. ##### Rebecca W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ---