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Carriage House under Live Oaks in historic Beaufort SC

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Welcome to Wren's Nest, a picturesque carriage house in downtown Beaufort's historic district. Stroll through lovely gardens surrounded by 100 year old oak trees draped with Spanish moss and unwind on the porch or furnished patio. Enjoy the fully fitted kitchen, high-definition television, and comfortable antique furniture.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

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About this property

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

Carriage House under Live Oaks in historic Beaufort SC

You are viewing the separate upstairs unit, Wren's Nest. This picturesque South Carolina carriage house sits next to our home, Craven House, in the beautiful historic district in downtown Beaufort, one block from the Beaufort River marina, Bay Street shopping, museums and restaurants. Walk everywhere, even to the post office. Wren’s Nest has 2 bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with a full bed. In between the two bedrooms, there is a shared full bath. The unit has hardwood floors throughout and a fully fitted kitchen. Relax on the porch or furnished patio surrounded by 100 year old oak trees draped with Spanish moss, lovely gardens and historic homes. The sound of the church bells of nearby St Helena Church, one of the oldest continual working churches in the country, will take you back into the 18th century.
This carriage house with separate upper and lower units was recently brought back to life after many years of neglect. It truly is the best location in Beaufort, near the Anchorage House, Beaufort Inn and Rhett House, Beaufort’s most popular wedding venues. From here It is an easy drive to Paris Island, the Sands beach in Port Royal and Hunting beach on the ocean.
Linens are included. Household items/appliances include microwave, Kurig coffee maker, high-definition television, gas range and electric oven, cookware, disposal, fridge, pop-up toaster, internet connection, WIFI, hairdryer, iron and board, dishes, tea, coffee, toilet paper, paper towels and soap. Information of great things to do and places to go around Beaufort is also provided. NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN THE UNIT OR ON THE PROPERTY ANYWHERE. Must be 25yrs + to rent.
Check in is at 4:00 pm, Check out is at 10:00 a.m. We are unable to accommodate children under 12 and pets.
In these precarious times purchase of travelers insurance is encouraged. (Note: The living room furniture is antique and moderately comfortable.)



Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guests staying for weddings in town are not allowed to house additional persons overnight. Additional charges will apply.
An additional cleaning and maintenance mid- month is required for guests staying a month. An extra charge of $50 will apply.
Guests can’t book 2 different listings at the same time and get a full refund on both

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Renovated Carriage House Historic Beaufort SC
Renovated Carriage Historic Beaufort SC
Renovated Carriage Historic
Renovated Carriage Historic B
Carriage House Under Live Oaks in Historic Beaufort SC Cottage
Carriage House Under Live Oaks in Historic Beaufort SC Beaufort

About the area

Located by the sea, this cottage is in Downtown Beaufort, a neighbourhood in Beaufort. Beaufort Museum and USCB Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bay Street and Port Royal Farmers Market. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Beaufort travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Relaxing spot with nearby restaurants and shops. The swings  I guess are for the weary shopper
    Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stormy day on Bay Street.
    Bay Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Helena's Episcopal Church
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of South Carolina-Beaufort
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Beaufort National Cemetery
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • Herban Market and Cafe
    8 min walk
  • Poncho's Taco And Beer
    3 min drive
  • Bricks On Boundary
    14 min walk
  • Maryland Fried Chicken
    20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Carriage House under Live Oaks in historic Beaufort SC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Carriage House under Live Oaks in historic Beaufort SC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Carriage House under Live Oaks in historic Beaufort SC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carriage House under Live Oaks in historic Beaufort SC?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Carriage House under Live Oaks in historic Beaufort SC located?

Located in Downtown Beaufort, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of St. Helena's Episcopal Church and Bay Street. Beaufort Museum and John Mark Verdier House are also within 10 minutes.

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Carriage House under Live Oaks in historic Beaufort SC Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

dawn h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful property! Ellen is a fantastic house with great communication and hospitality. It is in a perfect location to be able to walk everywhere and enjoy all the beautiful historical homes and restaurants. It has every amenity that you need with a great kitchen area and spacious Interior. Our favorite was the gorgeous port with rocking chairs where we had coffee each morning and cocktails in the evening. Very private yet close to it all! I highly recommend this great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Haven

A quiet, conveniently located, beautiful apartment in the heart of Beaufort. Ellen and Mike are wonderful hosts and provide a quality stay
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful historic carriage house

This was our second time staying here, and once again it was lovely. Spotlessly clean, charming and well fitted out with all we could need. Perfect location in the historic district - within a short walking distance of Bay Street and other spots. The porch is delightful for sitting out in the cool of the mornings! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Ellen and Michael were wonderful hosts! We loved this property and the location. Looking forward to our next stay!Nicky
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and location

The location is perfect for Beaufort! You can walk everywhere. The historic home is clean, beautifully decorated and has all items you need. The host is very helpful and kind! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place. Friendly hosts

Nice and clean, plenty of hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm hospitality in a great location

Thank you Ellen for a fantastic stay. We choose it for the location in the heart of the walkable historic district. We loved the gracious porch and your warm southern hospitality. The decor was beautiful, the beds were comfy, and the little kitchenette was well appointed. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect get-a-way. Great location spotless accommodations.

perfect space for two people. extremely clean and well thought out. Host/hostess couldn't be more perfect. I would recommend to anyone interested in Beaufort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can’t wait to go back

Wonderful location. Near all the shops and quick walk to restaurants. Will definitely be coming back to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ravin' on Craven House

This place is simply magical! Historic, immaculate, cozy and quiet. Couple of blocks from Historic Downtown Beaufort. Owners are delightful and always ready and able to help with anything you may need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Best!

The most Beautiful place to stay when checking out wonderful Beaufort!!Just loved the comfort and location…so close to everything we wanted to explore. We got to chat with both Ellen and Mike…so nice to meet them. Full of the history of the area and wonderful suggestion. Stay here, this will be our go to place when visiting Beaufort again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A+ Review

We had a pleasant and comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heavenly!

We loved our stay in Ellen and Mike's charming carriage house. It was quiet, comfortable, and beautifully appointed. We especially loved the rocking chair front porch overlooking the grounds. Craven House is so lovely and Ellen could not have been kinder. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time

The carriage house was very nice, and very convenient (walkable) to shopping and dining. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and relaxing

Perfect place for a visit to the historic section. Very comfortable. Great porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Home Away from Home

This apartment has everything you need to feel like home during your stay in Beaufort. The location is right in the center of the historic area, and easy walking access to down-town. Lovely to feel a part of this charming, historic city for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

stacey V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stacey and Chuck

What a wonderful VRBO, would highly recommend. Great location, perfect accommodations and beautiful grounds. 5 stars all the way!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

KATHY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway

Stayed for 4 nights and each day was better than the previous. The best part was being able to walk everywhere. Restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream, retail therapy... everything you could possibly want and more!! Will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Nest

Ellen and Mike are excellent hosts. The property is stunning and convenient to the waterfront and the Beaufort area. The Wren's Nest is well-maintained, clean and well thought out for travelers' needs. We would not hesitate to enjoy this property on future visits.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary (Betsy) G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This carriage house was cute, extremely clean and in a great location. We walked to breakfast ( Blackstone Cafe) every morning. All of the Bay Street shops are within walking distance. We also did a carriage ride through the historic district which was outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just right!!

Quite, clean, location location location. Well equipped. These folks have got it together.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home

Stayed as this wonderful VRBO in Beaufort. Everything and more than we expected. Clean, comfortable and convenient to things to see and restaurants to eat at! Hoping to return next year to see things we didn't have time for! Thank you Ellen for letting us stay at your slice of paradise!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice room in relaxing neighborhood

Married couple weekend of relaxation in an area we've not stayed before. Relaxed neighborhood and quaint downtown area in easy walking distance. Biked on Spanish Moss Trail, did sightseeing, watched sunset. Did not see any dolphins or ghosts, unfortunately
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beyond our expectations

The Carriage House was just perfect in every way; very much beyond our expectations for a vacation rental. The location could not have been better for our first visit to Beaufort, SC. The apartment was unbelievably well furnished and comfortable. The design was very well thought out and everything works. The Owners live in the Main House and are very reachable if the need arises. Our thanks to them for their hospitality.Harold and Raija
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

The Wren’s Nest is the perfect place to stay in Beaufort. Conveniently located to the waterfront and downtown- you are steps away from great shopping and wonderful restaurants. We had a couple of changes in our plans and our hosts could not have been more accommodating. The unit was well equipped with everything it promised and more! We will return to Beaufort one day and we will stay in the Wren’s Nest again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023