St Helena Island Retreat w/ Deck: Walk to Beach

This is our second year staying at the Marsh Cottage for Christmas and we rebooked because the home is very tastefully decorated, kitchen is well-appointed so I can make Christmas dinner without supplementary items from home, and the views are breathtaking. Even if you're being lazy watching basketball on Christmas Day you can have the screen door wide open and feel like you are one with nature-even hearing the ocean!Harbor Island is perfect for us in wintertime because there are little to no people and our dog can run on the beach (only if there are no other people or doggies in sight, of course). We love the proximity to Beaufort and Lady's Island but also love the quiet and restfulness that the season brings you with the added comfort of a gated community, so I never feel uncomfortable walking the dog at night, as an example.Theresa is a wonderful Property Manager. We had an issue with the golf cart the first evening we went to use it and I called her first thing the next day and by the afternoon it had been repaired-a true Christmas miracle considering we were so close to the holiday! I appreciated that promptness because riding the golf cart at night to see everyone's lights is our favorite activity to do and the main reason why we rebooked this house instead of others that do not include a golf cart. The owner also personally reached out to make sure we were back on track!There are not as many in-home amenities as I remembered, like laundry pods or any soaps, etc. so we had to run out to get those items for our longer stay but next time we will be prepared and bring more items like that.Overall, cannot say enough positive things about the cottage, just a great place to recharge that is very tastefully decorated like someone lives there and took the time (not tacky coastal like many other places we have stayed.) We will return!

The cottage was very nice. Everything you would need and then some was included. We enjoyed our short trip very much. We'll be back.

First of all, any stay on Harbor Island will automatically be a great location. We were pleased with the communication prior to our trip, notifying us of construction next door and answering questions we had. Having an included golf cart with the rental is a major plus. The layout of the home is nice, and there's plenty of space for guests - both human and pet alike. The home itself appears to be older and needs noticeable updates. The guest bathtub did not drain well and the toilet paper holder was broken. There was also noticeable mold on the shower curtain. The overall cleanliness of the home was not great. An odor of (maybe) cigarette smoke/dirty pets permeated the home and did not go away over time. Lots of pet hair left over from previous guests, as well. The living room TV had noticeable smears all over the screen. There appeared to be boogers smeared on a doorframe between a bedroom and bathroom. When we were stripping the sheets off of the bed in the primary bedroom, there was noticeable dirt and pine needles underneath on the mattress. So no, we were not happy with the apparent lack of cleaning. Our stay overall was fine, but we would not book again.

Some cosmetic work needed. Mostly fine. Good for short pet friendly stay.

OVERALL WAS WONDERFUL. KITCHEN WELL FURNISHED. BEACH WONDERFUL.

Overall just wonderful. Low tide lots of beach to play. High tide still a walk to swim but enjoyable. Johnson bar and seaside great food. House is well stocked. Be careful parking.

The views were fantastic. The accommodations were very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

The house was beautiful and spacious! Loved the interior design while still being minimal (which is good when the kids want to get into everything). Location is phenomenal and host was responsive. Will definitely stay again

Fantastic

My husband and I started a new tradition this year and instead of gifts, we splurged and spent ten days on Harbor Island with the cottage retreat as our home base. BEST DECISION EVER! The home is decorated beautifully and there are views from the main living room and two of the three bedrooms that capture the ocean and expansive marsh. The home is very private, you can enjoy the back deck without hearing or seeing any neighbors. The kitchen is very well appointed with high-quality cookware and appliances. We made Christmas dinner and I had every tool I could have needed! The golf cart is a fun perk and we enjoyed riding around the island looking for the best place to watch the sunset and the lovely Christmas decorations. The dog-friendly feature was especially great for us and they provide dog blankets to protect the furniture which was helpful as well. Honestly one of the best places we’ve stayed in the Sea Islands and we will be back!

Everything was good. Great trip.

We had a great trip to Harbor Island SC. Our vacation trip planned via Evolve was great, easy to work with and appropriately presented as to what we received. The staff worked with us very easily and friendly. Tammy W. KY

Wonderful

Great trip on a long weekend. Super relaxing!

This is the second time I’ve stayed at this home, love it! The location is perfect, home is so cute and tastefully decorated! Very well stocked. We will be back!

Our first time staying here was magical - this time was disappointing. Wasn't as clean as we remembered & AC remained at 76-78 until dark. It was fine for what we were using it for (quick getaway, beach is close, pool down the street) but would probably not come back.

The house was perfect and we loved the layout! The views of the marsh were stunning, and we enjoyed sitting on the deck daily. Having the golf cart was a plus, as we used it to haul our gear to the beach. Loved that it was pet friendly!

This beach cottage is clean and has all the amenities a family would need at the beach. An added bonus was it being pet friendly. We have gone to Harbor for years and this was one of our favorite stays.

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We had everything we needed to relax, and it was big enough for the family. Beach access was close, and other amenities were available to do also. We did sunset strolls on the beach or golf cart rides every night. Saw dolphins, gators and a snake. Thanks again for your space in low country.

The cottage itself was great - cute decor, clean, well stocked kitchen, comfy beds. Owners/managers quick to respond and easy to work with. All the extras - bottle of wine in the fridge, beach supplies, golf cart, state park pass - much appreciated. The beach, however, was disappointing. We expected the extreme tides and lack of surf, but that was no problem. What was the problem was the TONS of jellyfish. (Not any better jellyfish-wise at the State Park beach.) It made just walking on the beach unpleasant, let alone putting your toes in the surf. Our young adult daughter also had an encounter with two alligators on the beach, one of which was hissing aggressively. We expected gators in the marsh and saw several, but not so much on the beach itself.That said, we opted to spend our lounging time at the pool - which was big, clean and well landscaped with lots of chairs - so it turned out ok in the end. The low country is always full of surprises and overall we loved the cottage and had a great vacation.

The view from the back deck is breathtaking. We had a couple issues but the owner is wonderful to work with. The refrigerator is super fancy but we prefer one that produces more ice. We bought ice trays and left them there. This house has a ton of storage space which is great. They have blankets to cover the furniture and bed but I don’t think people use them like they should. It is nice to have the golf cart for taking rides and going to the beach. Please pick up after your dog if you bring them because it make those of us that do look bad.