Sweet cottage, Best Location, Close to Everything, River View - Vacation rental home in Beaufort, SC

Our bungalow has a distant view of the Beaufort River and is located under the canopy of a 100-year old live oak tree that is gorgeously uplit at nighttime. It is a 5-min. walk to some great restaurant options here on Ladys Island, and a short walk over the cozy swing bridge to all that downtown Beaufort has to offer.

A recent guest review says it all:
“This Vacation Rental By Owner property is one of the best short-term units that we’ve experienced. Everything is spotless. The bungalow is decorated in calming tones and with a variety of vintage landscape and seascape watercolors. The privacy is unparalleled, and believe me, it's far better to be across the short bridge from downtown than in the midst of a great deal of tourist traffic. Everything you might want to visit is effortlessly accessible from Live Oak Cottage.”

Upon your arrival, expect a entirely-outfitted kitchen with all cooking silverware and essential supplies included (spices, oils, coffee, sugar, cooking gear, etc.), complimentary wifi, filtered tap water, refrigerator with ice maker, gas stove, quartz countertops. 2 TVs with Roku streaming sticks, complimentary YouTubeTV account, USB ports throughout, and driveway parking for 2 cars. 2 bathrobes, memory foam bed, the additional half bath, and laundry with detergent supplied are big pluses. Also supplied: additional bathroom tissue, paper towels, garbage bags, dish towels. Basically, just bring your toothbrush and clothes.

We have happily hosted honeymooners, birthday getaways, anniversaries, and Marine graduation families. Many are repeat visitors. We are a block from Whitehall Park, a handsome 10-acre riverfront park that features bald eagles and hawks. We are a 10-min. drive to MCRD Parris Island for those families wanting to book for their adored one’s US Marine graduation event.

It is a 15-min. walk/2 min drive to downtown Beaufort, over the swing bridge (featured in “Forrest Gump”), keep an eye out for dolphins and osprey nests as you cross over the Beaufort River, also known as the Intercoastal Waterway.

There are many options right here on Ladys Island, without crossing the bridge. Our bungalow is a 5-min. walk from a growing number of striking dining options including the Dockside seafood restaurant with a astounding screened-in outdoor bar and deck featuring sweeping vistas of Factory Creek. Q’s Chicken BBQ Shack offers a more casual dining experience. And then a must-visit is Beaufort’s most iconic locals bar/restaurant - The Filling Station, their outside deck overlooking Factory Creek is marvelous as is their casual menu.

The Whitehall Public Boat landing is two blocks away, where you can arrange fish charters and kayak rental tours to discover the Beaufort River and gorgeous Factory Creek. There is also a generous public fishing pier adjacent to the boat landing...we have it all right here!

For your shopping needs: We are a 2-min. drive to ALL shopping supplies - grocery, pharmacy, fast food, Walmart, liquor store - yet our bungalow is in a peaceful, leafy neighborhood just off Route 21.

For trips to the beach we supply Beach chairs, beach towels, beach bag, umbrella, and a cooler.

We offer ample secured storage inside the front barn doors for your kayaks, bicycles, fishing gear.

Beaufort is a great home base for exploring the Lowcountry. Savannah is 45 mins. south, and Charleston is an hour and 15 mins to the north. Beaufort is a ideal jumping-off point to discover the Lowcountry in both directions! We are happy to recommend itineraries in both cities.

We provide all the amenities of home in an idyllic beautiful setting. At nighttime, the landscape uplighting of the 100-year-old live oak and the 10’ European palm are magical. This bungalow has our guests complete comfort in mind, and it is a haven from which to discover this fantastic part of the country.

We live on-site and are always available via text and cell.

Attention EV car owners, we now offer a Level 2 EV charging-station at the bungalow. Inquire for details.