Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Historic District!
About this cottage rental
Adorable cottage with all the comforts of home. Within walking distance to shopping, dining and the waterfront park of Beaufort, SC. I have been a Airbnb and VRBO host for over 10 years, I know what you want. This adorable home is a quirky little 2 bedroom 1 bath 1940's cottage located in the heart of Historic Downtown Beaufort. We have completed the addition of a beautiful, private, back yard patio. Duke Cottage is adjacent to our other property, Baby Charles, VRBO #2512260. We have our Health and Fitness Destination, #2577085, just 4 houses from the Spanish Moss Trail in the Hermitage Neighborhood. From this location, you can easily walk to our gorgeous waterfront park where there are lots of restaurants, galleries, and shops. There are porch swings lining the waterfront and it is a lovely place to sit and enjoy the ‘yacht parade’ on the Beaufort River, which is part of the Intracoastal Waterway. The Point neighborhood, filled with antebellum mansions used in the filming of many movies, is just 4 blocks to the east and a wonderful area for leisurely strolls. Inside the house there is central AC (and heat), as well as whisper quiet ceiling fans in the living room and both bedrooms. It has a cozy living room with a 40' Sony Bravia flat panel TV, HD cable and a DVD player. The kitchen is large and bright and has been completely redone with a glass top electric range, dishwasher, and refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, and a stacked washer/dryer unit. All cabinets and countertops are new, with a deep stainless steel sink and a pull down spray faucet. All pots, pans, dishes, glassware, flatware, and necessary gadgets are provided - as are small appliances like a coffee maker, toaster, blender, and a hand mixer. The kitchen is also stocked with staples such as salt and pepper, coffee, tea, and sugar - just to name some. We found a cute little 'nesting' table and 2 chairs for casual dining. The Dining Room has large windows on 2 walls. The dining table is round glass and seats 4 comfortably. There is a lovely curved metal chandelier for ambience. The master bedroom has a 2011 Sealy Posturepedic mattress and boxspring with 100% cotton high thread sheets and fluffy new pillows. We have switched out all of our Queen bedding to white European Duvet & Shams during the cooler months - IF we have any - so there will still be the high thread count sheets, but instead of our white cotton Matelassé Coverlets, now you will have a duvet cover and shams. These are washed and changed between guest. It's more work, but it as we discovered, it is a better sleeping experience! The second bedroom has a single bed with the same mattress, except that it is a twin. We tried having a trundle, but it is too cramped to be comfortable, so the house is limited to 3 guests. There is one bathroom, and while it isn't large, it is bright and fresh and comes stocked with plenty of 100% cotton fluffy towels. Amenities and a blow dryer are also provided. The private patio has a dining table with 4 chairs and an umbrella, and 2 chaise lounges and a huge umbrella at the other end. It is a lovely place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Pets are allowed with prior approval and a refundable deposit. Please let me know what kind and size of pet you wish to bring so we can discuss it's appropriateness! *The yard is fenced, but PLEASE take responsibility for your pet, should it be approved. We cannot be responsible if you leave a gate or a door open of if a pet escapes.* All you have to bring is you and your clothing - we've got the rest! Oh - ALL of our properties are NON-SMOKING, inside and out. *NOTE: ALL OF OUR VRBO PROPERTIES ARE LEGAL SHORT TERM RENTALS IN THE CITY OF BEAUFORT, SC. WE HAVE BUSINESS LICENSES AND PAY ALL TAXES REQUIRED TO OPERATE THEM. ALL ARE CODE COMPLIANT, AND WE ARE ALLOWED TO RENT ALL OF THEM FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 NIGHTS. WE ADHERE TO THE MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY. **TAX NOTE: VRBO/HOMEAWAY ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO COLLECT ALL STATE AND LOCAL TAXES AND REMITT THEM DIRECTLY TO THE STATE UNDER THEIR OWN NUMBER. STARTING SEPTEMBER 1, 2019, THEY UNILATERALLY STARTED RETAINING THE 11% TAX THAT INCLUDES 5% SALES TAX, 2% STATE ATAX, 1% BEAUFORT COUNTY TRANSPORTATION TAX AND 3% CITY OF BEAUFORT ATAX. ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 9, 2019, VRBO/HOMEAWAY STOPPED COLLECTING THE 3% CITY OF BEAUFORT ATAX AND WITHOUT NOTICE CHANGED THE TAXES TO BE COLLECTED ON ALL FUTURE BOOKINGS TO EXCLUDE THIS TAX. THEY HAVE PUT US IN THE AWKWARD POSITION OF HAVING TO COLLECT AND REMIT THE 3% TAX SEPARATELY. THIS IS WHY YOU WILL BE RECEIVING A PAYMENT REQUEST FOR THE 3% ATAX.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(261 Reviews)
4.0
The Duke is a charming cottage on Old Town Beaufort. Within walking distance of many historic sites and the beautiful riverwalk. Everything we needed was provided at the cottage. Very comfortable in every way.
5.0
Perfect place for bringing your pets. Fenced in yard, cozy.
5.0
Our host was wonderful, everything we needed was provided and the location was perfect. Easy walk to all activities and restaurants we will definitely look forward to returning.
Friends from Tn.
5.0
Duke cottage was an amazing stay! It was so sweet, quiet and vintage. We were in the perfect place to get to and from Parris Island for MCRD Graduation. The fenced in back yard was perfect for our two dogs. We even had some fighter jets fly over! A total of 4 went by at a low altitude! We could see everything! Definitly would consider going back again.
5.0
Home was very clean and well appointed. Bed was beautifully made and comfortable. Fenced back yard was great for our little Corgi. Duke Cottage was within walking distance to downtown and several eateries.
One slight concern was that the tub drains extremely slow. The plunger that we found in a closet was useless(broken). This would not keep us from recommending the Duke Cottage, however. We would stay again!
5.0
Great little 2 BR house for our family of 3. Fenced yard was great for our 2 dogs. Walkable location to waterfront. We would totally stay again!
5.0
We loved staying at the cottage. We were able to walk to virtually everything and the binder provided by the host was filled with great suggestions for food and excursions. The home was clean and well kept with a cute, fenced in backyard. We will definitely stay again.
5.0
We loved our stay. The place was super clean and the lights were even on for us when arrived. Neighbors are nice folks. The house is small but was all we needed for a great long weekend. It is evident that these folks know how to host. I hope they will have us back in the near future.
5.0
An easy walk to downtown and the waterfront. Perfect place to stay with many helpful suggestions from the owners. Makes staying great.
5.0
Perfect location…5 min walk from downtown and restaurants! Cute cabin, perfect size for two (or three) Nice shaded back patio/yard. Functional kitchen with all the utensils you’d need!
5.0
Charming house, clean as a whistle, comfy, with everything you could possibly need. We (and our 2 dogs) really enjoyed the lovely fenced patio area in back. Superb location, walking distance to downtown/waterfront park. Beautiful views to take in on neighborhood walks! We had a question the first night (not urgent), Melissa responded within minutes with a smile and made us feel at home. Wonderful stay all around!
5.0
Perfect location for visiting downtown and Riverfront
5.0
Clean property that was also well supplied.
5.0
The house was very clean. The backyard worked out fine for our dog. It was only a 12 minutes walk to Main Street. We used the park pass, which is a great idea to provide for your customers!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay! The cottage location was perfect for walking downtown and the neighborhood was great for walking the dogs. We loved exploring all the old cemeteries and houses in the neighborhood.
The house was very clean and cozy and perfect for the two of us and our 2 pups. We visited lots of shops and restaurants. We highly recommend eating at Lost Local Mexican restaurant. Everything we tried on the menu was delicious but you have to get the shrimp appetizer! Best fried shrimp I’ve had in years! And if you are a book lover you need to visit “Nevermore” bookstore. An amazing used book store. Both places are walkable from the cottage.
5.0
We had a lovely stay at the Duke Cottage. It was comfortable, clean, and just right for me, my baby, and my mom to be cozy during our stay. The beds were super comfy! Even when we had a plumbing issue after midnight, the homeowner was kind and responsive to our needs. Will definitely try to stay here again if I’m traveling with my small family. Such a cute place!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4.0
Property was as advertised
5.0
We enjoyed our 7 week stay at the Duke Cottage very much. A great location that makes the downtown extremely walkable. While a smaller cottage, it has everything you would need for a wonderful time in Beaufort. Very function and cute. Manager Melissa is simply outstanding and only adds to the enjoyment of your stay..
5.0
Perfect spot - walking distance to town. House was clean and had everything we needed. Would totally stay again. Great mini weekend away.
5.0
We found the cottage to be just what we needed !! Very clean and perfect for my wife and I and our dog Ginger !! Quiet neighborhood and not too far from restaurants etc .... I would recommend it to my friends !!!
5.0
Clean, nice small house. All the amenities you need. Comfortable bed. Walk to town. Perfect size for a couple.
5.0
We stayed a long weekend to visit Beaufort for the first time. The location was perfect to walk anywhere you wanted to go... Easy to downtown restaurants, the waterfront park, and the Old Point historic district. The owners were great to communicate with before and after our visit. Plus it was pet friendly.
5.0
Despite unbelievable cold weather the management worked to make us as comfortable as possible. I was awed at their commitment to us. The unit was cozy. It was probably one of the most comfortable beds we’ve slept in a long time. The walking distance was perfect to town. We had a wonderful time visiting with friends.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at the Duke cottage. The location was convenient to downtown and USCB.
5.0
Cozy very clean cottage. Very walkable to all downtown. Very quiet. Stocked with all your needs.
5.0
Second stay at this wonderful cottage in Beaufort. Cozy, convenient and the owners really pay attention to details. And our dog loves the small fenced in yard. We will definitely visit again.
5.0
This is a great little house that’s perfect for our needs. It’s in a great location, short walk to downtown. It was cozy and inviting and had everything we needed. Enjoyed sitting out back In the evening for a glass of wine.
5.0
This is a clean, neat and tidy, charming little cottage. Anything we needed was found in this house. We parked our car and walked everywhere! The historic neighborhood was so peaceful. This home sits a few blocks away from the waterfront area where there is a beautiful park, great shopping, a good variety of restaurants, and tours of the area. We had to work around hurricane Ian but the property manager was excellent at communicating and working with us to delay our visit. Though this is an older home with the inherent quirkiness of such, I would definitely stay here again.
5.0
this was perfect for me and my dog for this trip, altho the yard was a bit small. my dog is used to running around, so we went to the dog park! was a short walk to the waterfront.
5.0
This property was absolutely perfect for my wife and me. The place is immaculate, cozy, fully equipped with everything you need (and then some), and in one of the most convenient locations in Beaufort. 10 minute walk to Bay Street restaurants, shopping, water views, and surrounded by not only the magnificent mansions that have characterized Beaufort for years but also the beautifully restored properties that residents have invested their time time and money in. We spent several years of our earlier lives in Beaufort and couldn't possibly describe a more perfect location from which to enjoy everthing Beaufort has.
5.0
It was a very nice house and loved the area.
I would recommend this place for anyone.
5.0
We have done many VRBO's and this is one of the best, very clean, nice bed and bedding, soft towels, and stocked kitchen
5.0
It was a lovely cottage with everything one needs to feel at home, very thoughtful host. Easy parking in front of house, very clean and just a great location to use as home base for exploring area. The court yard was perfect for my small dog and convenient historical areas close to walk her.
5.0
Communication, cleanliness -top notch. Location can’t be beat. Quiet street yet easy to walk downtown. They thought of everything. The guidebook of things to do and places to go was such a wonderful resource. So thoughtful to provide the pass to Hunting Island. We enjoyed the patio area and the charcoal grill. We definitely look forward to staying again!
5.0
Great reunion with old friends
10.0
This was our second stay at this lovely cottage. I can’t imagine a cottage more perfect than this one. Well located, beautifully furnished with all of the amenities. Lovely fenced backyard for our dog, books, magazines and a guide giving us valuable information about restaurants, the closest beach, parks and shops as well as maps of interest. The furniture was very comfortable and the master bedroom bed had a mattress that insured a great night’s sleep. Located in a quiet neighborhood with easy parking and only a short walk to the main shopping area. We can hardly wait to return for our third stay. Carolyn, Stu and Beau
5.0
Simply Wonderful
This was our second stay at this lovely cottage. I can’t imagine a cottage more perfect than this one. Well located, beautifully furnished with all of the amenities. Lovely fenced backyard for our dog, books, magazines and a guide giving us valuable information about restaurants, the closest beach, parks and shops as well as maps of interest. The furniture was very comfortable and the master bedroom bed had a mattress that insured a great night’s sleep. Located in a quiet neighborhood with easy parking and only a short walk to the main shopping area. We can hardly wait to return for our third stay. Carolyn, Stu and Beau
5.0
Water festival
Great spot in a fabulous location! We had a wonderful time!
5.0
Down to earth and great location
Quiet location though just a short walk to downtown. Clean. Enjoyed our stay and loved that it had a fenced back yard for pooch to join the trip. Thank you for having us!
5.0
Duke Cottage
The cottage on Duke Street was just perfect for an anniversary trip! The amenities were described perfectly and all we needed was our food! The historic area was very quiet and we walked everywhere! We would definitely stay here again!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Beaufort?
The average price for a rental in Beaufort is $237 per night. This rental is $11 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Historic District!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Historic District! pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Historic District!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.