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Cozy, Coastal Retreat! Minutes from Parris Island!

Vacation home near Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in Port Royal

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Port Royal, SC
  • Place, The Sands
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bay Street
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Royal

Heart of Port Royal.Your stay at this Port Royal vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Lowcountry Estuarium and Cypress Wetlands. The Sands and Port Royal Skateboard Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Sands - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Bay Street - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • University of South Carolina-Beaufort - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Agave - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brig & Brew - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fishcamp On 11th Street - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy, Coastal Retreat! Minutes from Parris Island!


Welcome to the “Nelson House” your low country, townhome, escape in a quaint neighborhood within walking distance of Port Royal’s restaurants, shopping, and festivals and within 5 minutes of The Sand’s beach, boardwalk, and boat ramp. The home is also within 10 minutes of Historic downtown Beaufort and Parris Island and thirty minutes to Hunting Island State Park beach!
The Nelson House is located within steps to the Cypress Wetlands walking trail, where you can enjoy a boardwalk stroll and abundant wildlife viewing!
When you are not out exploring, relax on the front porch and enjoy a glass of sweet tea or grill in your private backyard. The home has an open and bright floor plan with oversized bedrooms and cozy gas logs.
We purchased the Nelson House in 2024 and it boasted 65, 5-star reviews with its previous owner! Come enjoy the Nelson House and the best the low country has to offer!

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  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Pets must be Created when left at the house without supervision. Pets must be on a leash when outside the home.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy, Coastal Retreat! Minutes from Parris Island! to the airport?

This vacation home is 36.4 mi (54-min drive) away from the Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cozy, Coastal Retreat! Minutes from Parris Island! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Cozy, Coastal Retreat! Minutes from Parris Island! to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi (5-min drive) from The Sands.

Does Cozy, Coastal Retreat! Minutes from Parris Island! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy, Coastal Retreat! Minutes from Parris Island!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Cozy, Coastal Retreat! Minutes from Parris Island!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cozy, Coastal Retreat! Minutes from Parris Island!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Cozy, Coastal Retreat! Minutes from Parris Island! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Cozy, Coastal Retreat! Minutes from Parris Island! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Cozy, Coastal Retreat! Minutes from Parris Island! to downtown Port Royal?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Port Royal.

Reviews

Cozy, Coastal Retreat! Minutes from Parris Island! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

emily b.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was so cozy and stocked with anything you would need for your stay. The close proximity to the small town was a huge bonus for my family. We enjoyed being able to walk to lunch and breakfast. Being ablento walk the trails of the wetlands practically in the backyard was out favorite part.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and well appointed space. Easy communication and convenient to Parris Island and eating places in quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LG

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property. Well maintained and exceptionally clean. The location is walking distance to restaurants.I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisol A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you for making my stay simple and easy!! I love the place!!! I recommend it. Even for just a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay! It was a perfect location in Port Royal with everything we needed just a short walk away. There was an excellent kitchen too which made it so easy to prepare a meal. We would most definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is close to all the local fun at port royal. Beautiful home with wonderful neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved how close it was to the Marine base. The house was clean and had everything we needed for the time we were there. Host was very responsive and helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd stay at this property. Great location for exploring Port Royal.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Lovely home, great neighborhood, well-stocked and close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Marine Graduation

We came down for graduation at Parris Island for our son. We were 10 minutes from the main gate on base. It was so easy to get there from the house. Lots of places to eat and the neighborhood was super quiet. Would recommend for anyone looking for a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

The place is in an amazing location to check out the beaches and right next door to the marsh walk. It had everything you could possibly need and is beautiful! Don't hesitate to book here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E., Beaufort, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in a great location. Walkable to Samds Beach and Fishcamp on 11th. The house was clean and well equipped. Communication was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashley c.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great place to stay. Conveniently located to Parris Island, restaurants, and stores. We appreciated how well-stocked things were for anything we might have forgotten. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlene W., Bowie, MD

Liked: Cleanliness

Immaculate townhome in Port Royal, SC

This beautiful, well appointed, CLEAN townhome was the perfect home base for a visit to the area. Our trip was a Memorial weekend girlfriend getaway. The location is a short drive to Beaufort, Paris Island, and Hilton Head.We pulled up to the house which has parking right out front for 2 vehicles, located in a quiet neighborhood, walkable to a few restaurants and a nice playground.We were so happy we picked this VRBO unit. My friend and I kept commenting on how clean the house was. The pictures are accurate but doesn't capture the charm and beautiful decorations. The first floor has a comfortable living room/dining room. The kitchen was so well equipped and CLEAN. There is a half bath on the first floor as well. The kitchen had all the utensils, pots, pans that we needed to cook at home. The kitchen has a carafe/pod machine. There was also a good supply and variety of pods. Kitchen is updated and the washer/dryer combo is on the first floor as well. Upstairs were two bedrooms and a full bath. The bedroom to the right has a king bed that is quite comfortable. My girlfriend stayed in that room and kept saying how comfortable the bed was. The bedroom to the left also has a king bed with a firmer mattress (which I love) so I had great sleep as well. My room to the had the twin over regular bunk and there was great space in the room with all three beds. I didn't feel crowded staying in there. The house can comfortably fit 2 adult couples and 2 kids. You wont regret staying.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just like home

Our stay was the best air b&b experience I have had I think in ever it was like I left home and went home. My family and I went down for my daughter’s graduation from the marines in Paris Island so if you are looking to book for that reason this property is very close and very spacious for a two bedroom. The instructions were very clear I had no issues getting in the house smelled great when you walk in very very clean and well stocked. Things that I thought that I would need to bring “already there” like tissue, paper towels, cleaning supplies, air freshener, trash bags literally everything. Everything worked “WIFI JUMPING” beautiful quiet street Literally no noise. I believe this neighborhood is filled with retired people just riding around on their golf carts enjoying the weather. One house down they have a trail that you can walk and see different types of birds and animals alligators turtles just amazing to see and people are there just to take pictures, Ahh it was great. My kid locked us out incidentally and I was able to get the host on the phone and get right in, in a matter of minutes. If I could rate this property higher it would be a ten star for me we had a great time and was very comfortable thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home Away from Home

The condo was exactly as advertised and more. It was beautiful, comfortable and accommodating in every way. We fully utilized every aspect inside and out. The home is very close to Parris Island for graduations and restaurants for enjoyment. It’s walking distance to quaint town for food or shopping. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Love this place perfect for 6 people! Had everything even games and coffee selection. Very close to Parris Island Marine depot!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nelson House weekend

Wonderful location! Ate in one evening and was very impressed with well stocked kitchen. Loved the abundance of towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela H., Westminster SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Airshow Fun

Property was just as we expected! It was a great weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in Port Royal

We had a wonderful stay in this cozy, charming home in Port Royal. Only 10 minutes from Parris Island, which was great. Just a few steps away from the Cypress Wetlands where we could enjoy an early morning walk along the wooden bridges and pathways. The home was extremely clean and we had everything we needed for the week. Brad was excellent with communication and so pleasant. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enoch R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birders Paradise

This townhouse literally around corner from probably best bird Rookery on the east coast. Cypress Gardens has amazing close up experience with all sorts storks, herons and egrets, plus turtles and alligators. And not an "amusement park" or zoo, these are wild animals that grown up with humans around them, so just ignore you. It also short drive to Beaufort and the ocean. Can even take day trip to Hilton head or even Savanah or Charleston. Townhouse itself was clean and modern.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Comforts of Home

This was our second time staying at this cozy home and we hope to be back soon. It has everything needed while away. It is very close to Parris Island which is the reason for our trips. The host is very friendly and quick to respond to questions. We highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K., Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness

Retreat away from home

Overall excellent stay and area to visit. We would return again. The kitchen could be a little better stocked
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

angela w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas in Port Royal

My husband and I enjoyed our stay in Port Royal. Our location was in close proximity to everything. We will definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024