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3 BR/2 Bath Historic District~ 7 Bl to Downtown~20 mins to BEACH/Pass INCL

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Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
Combined shower/bathtub, jetted bath, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 597.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

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Beaufort, SC
  • St. Helena's Episcopal Church
    4 min walk
  • Boundary Street Cafe
    6 min walk
  • Yemassee Station
    37 min drive
  • Beaufort, SC (BFT-Frogmore Intl.)
    7 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

3 BR/2 Bath Historic District~ 7 Bl to Downtown~20 mins to BEACH/Pass INCL

The Sunshine Cottage was built in 1897 and is located in the historic district of Beaufort, close to downtown and Bay Street. Totally renovated while keeping the low country charm; vaulted ceiling in the living room, makes a spacious and airy gathering area. Open concept dining room and kitchen off of the living room is at the front of the house with 3 bedrooms tucked off a central hallway towards the back of the house making for a quiet respite.

The MBR has a queen bed with top of the line mattress with hotel quality sheets and duvet. Side tables and a full dresser/mirror and a large closet. The master en-suite has been totally updated with a tiled floor and shower as well as a pocket door for privacy.

The 2nd bedroom is at the very back of the house and has a full size bed, dresser, closet and side tables. While the 3rd bedroom is a combination space of twin sofa bed, Roku TV and dedicated work space with a desk and ergonomic desk chair. All bedrooms have Hunter fans for comfortable sleeping and sound machines. The hall bathroom has a tiled shower/tub combo with plenty of light streaming in.

Off the back hall is a door to the large paver patio with an umbrella/table and chairs for outdoor dining, a weber style grill and a fire pit and chairs for cooler weather fires. Two adirondack chairs with a side table complete seating for 6 on the patio. The cottage has plenty of street parking; the neighbors leave the space directly in front of the cottage for guest use.

Hunting Island is a 20 minute drive and boasts an amazing state park beach; we provide a state park beach pass for guest use. We supply 4 Tommy Bahama beach chairs for your use; guests must bring their own beach towels and other beach gear. Walking downtown is a 10 minute walk; slower if you pause to take in the beautiful bay and the historic homes along the walk.

The cottage is well appointed for short or longer stays since this is our families’ home away from home and we mean for it to be yours as well. The kitchen has everything you need to cook including oils, spices etc. Coffee and a drip coffee maker is provided. There’s a coffee grinder and french press as well. Gas stove, dishwasher and a large refrigerator round out the galley style kitchen. We provide towels, linens, extra pillows and blankets for our guests.

We have 2 Smart TVs/ROKU; one in the living room and 1 in the sitting room/3rd bedroom w/ sofa bed (twin). You can easily stream your Netflix movies using your login as well as other apps. We provide HULU, MAX,and, Paramount+. We ask that guests do NOT sign out of the provided streaming services..

The cottage has a wide porch with rocking chairs and side tables for relaxing and reading with a large potted palm, camellias and azaleas .

PLEASE NOTE: Any violation of house rules, including but not limited to unauthorized guests, unauthorized pets or animals, smoking including vaping indoors, parties or large gatherings as well as use of premises for filming will be grounds for immediate cancellation and removal from the property. Though we live in Hendersonville, NC, our local property manager is available during your stay and we are just a call or text away. Thank you for taking your time to take a look at our cottage and we look forward to having you as our guests soon!

Monthly rental rates by request.


During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from St. Helena's Episcopal Church. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a jetted tub in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute walk from St. Helena's Episcopal Church and 8 minutes by foot from University of South Carolina-Beaufort
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Beaufort cottage.

Property manager

Karen Elliott Kaeding

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outdoors only!

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1050 sq ft (97.5 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please bring your own playpen, high chair etc.,.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Guests only. Please party elsewhere.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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3 BR/2 Bath Historic District~ 7 Bl to Downtown~20 mins to BEACH/Pass INCL Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eileen J., Waterford, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great stay at the Sunshine Cottage.
Our 3rd stay here, visiting from CT, this time with our two adult sons. the cottage had everything we needed and was very clean and comfortable for the four of us. Loved exploring the Beaufort area and Hunting Island with the kids. Spent a day in Charleston also, easy ride from the Cottage. I’m sure we will back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic Cottage Stay
Amazing property with convenient downtown access. Excellent communication with Karen. Amenities were spot on and property had great kitchen and backyard space! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage
Great location just blocks from waterfront shopping and dining. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Return visitor
Our 3rd year in a row at the sunshine cottage, always very clean.and modern amenities. . Close to everything. Will be back next year !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lanette S., Fairburn

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage
Superior accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute bungalow- walk to downtown Beaufort
Stay met all expectations. Very nice house with comfortable beds convenient to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Conference in Beaufort
This cute and clean cottage was within easy walking distance of downtown, the waterfront, and the university where we were attending a conference.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The cottage was beautiful and the beds were comfortable. It was very clean and the kitchen had everything you need. We would highly recommend it and would definitely go back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable
Worked perfect for one of our Chalk It Up artists
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mac M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place in Beaufort
Loved the place — very clean , well- appointed, and within walking distance to main part of town on waterfront. Great communication with owner — she was fantastic. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay at the Sunshine Cottage
This is our second stay at the Sunshine Cottage, but it won't be our last. The Cottage had everything that my husband and I and our friend, needed. It was very pretty, clean and comfortable, and in a perfect location for exploring Beaufort. Halfway between Savannah and Charleston so we were easily able to explore both those cities too. Communication with owner was excellent! I highly recommend this property. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beaufort stay
The property was clean and exactly as advertised. We loved that we had parking right at the door. Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location to downtown and entertainment
This is a good place for groups of 4 or less. Everything was very clean and everything needed was provided. There are no onsite laundry facilities. Owner was very easy to communicate with and responded very promptly to any questions. I would recommend this house and look forward to staying here again should we return to the area. Very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sheena W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful inside
The inside was beautiful and comfortable, outside could of been in better condition and didn't realize it was in a neighborhood so close to other homes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Proximity to Waterfront and Quiet Neighborhood
When we first pulled up to our little cottage, we were a little uncertain about the neighborhood, but after checking in and walking around a bit, we realized that everything was fine. We walked to the riverfront park for supper and ice cream. And enjoyed our short stroll back to the cottage. We sat on the back patio in the evening and thoroughly enjoyed the quiet neighborhood. We would love to stay again, but the lack of access to laundry facilities would make me hesitant to stay for more than a few days.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine cottage
Our 2nd year at this property and we are in love with it 😍 ..... beautiful home and a short walk to bay street where all the action is , restaurants, pubs, live music , shopping, beautiful water front views, etc..... also short drives to hunting Island state park , beaches, port royal, lady's Island. .... our new favorite place and will definitely be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O., Brevard NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend with family
Cozy cottage. Clean, beautifully decorated, and a lovely place to stay. Karen, the owner kept in contact to make sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Getaway
The Sunshine Cottage was a true delight to stay at. The home was very clean and it was beautifully decorated. We really enjoyed how close it was to the downtown and to the Bay – an area that was very pleasant to walk around. We likewise had a great time heading out to Hunting Island State Park to walk the beach and it was a nice touch that the use of the pass was included in our stay. Karen was very friendly, responsive and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved my stay. Couldn't be better.
Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heath N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very nice property and great location to downtown. It is within walking distance and the neighborhood is very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Herman B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully furnished
The Sunshine Cottage was pleasant and comfortable with lots of amenities. We highly recommend this cottage to others who are visiting Beaufort.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This house is so clean and the location to Bay St is not a problem for us and we're over 60! The neighborhood is quiet, and the people are so friendly. Awesome front porch and back yard!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work
My stay was great, and I would stay here again. The front of the house could use a coat of paint
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay!!!!
I was impressed with everything at the cottage on Duke St: cleanliness, facilities, location! I hope to get my husband to go back with me in the future. Thank you for the lovely vacation!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie E., Hilton Head Island

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay!!!
Wonderful girl’s birthday celebration!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022