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Spanish Moss Cottage: pet friendly getaway on the beautiful Spanish Moss Trail!

Cottage in Port Royal with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Port Royal, SC
  • Place, Cypress Wetlands
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Lowcountry Estuarium
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, The Sands
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Royal

This cottage places you next to Westvine Drive Trailhead and within a mile (2 km) of Lowcountry Estuarium. The cottage includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Westvine Drive Trailhead - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cypress Wetlands - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lowcountry Estuarium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Port Royal Farmers Market - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • The Sands - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Agave - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fishcamp On 11th Street - ‬4 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.

Spanish Moss Cottage: pet friendly getaway on the beautiful Spanish Moss Trail!

The Spanish Moss Cottage is newly renovated, stylishly appointed, and extremely comfortable- a little gem of a house with a huge amount of beautifully landscaped outdoor space. We are Premier Hosts with years of VRBO experience who have just added this second property onto the platform. Having stayed in many VRBO's for work, we've figured out what guests really value, and our goal is to give you a concierge style-stay, with premium amenities and conveniences.
Relax on the screened-in back porch and enjoy the beauty of the Lowcountry in our spacious fenced-in yard that backs directly onto the Spanish Moss Trail, a rails-to-trail greenway that is one the recreational centerpieces for Beaufort County. With a current 20-mile round trip experience for residents and visitors, the Trail offers a 12-foot-wide paved path dedicated to pedestrians and bicyclists. Walk through our back gate and you’re on the trail-we supply 2 bicycles, bike locks and helmets.
The neighborhood is quiet, safe, and relaxed, and the location can't be beat-downtown Port Royal is less than a mile away and offers variety of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, the Sands Beach, and the Cypress Wetlands Boardwalk trail. Paris Island is literally 2 minutes away if you are in town for a military graduation. The historic and remarkable town of Beaufort is a 4 mile drive down Ribaut Road.
We've made the most of the interior layout to create a well-appointed little getaway with your comfort and convenience in mind. The completely remodeled kitchen is fully stocked with everything you'll need to prepare a Lowcountry feast-or use the gas grill in the backyard to grill up some fresh seafood-we’ve got some great recommendations and insider tips for shopping in our house guide.
You’ll find the bedrooms clean and comfortable, with first rate 100 % cotton linens. The Wireless internet is very fast, and you can watch all your subscriptions on our 42 inch Samsung Smart T.V.
We have a fully stocked Laundry room, and provide have everything you might need for the beach: In addition to a South Carolina State Park pass that gets you free admission onto the wonderful Hunting Island, we provide beach towels, beach toys, folding chairs and a beach umbrella. Hunting Island is a 25-minute drive and a trip back in time through beautiful St Helena Island. Savannah is an hour south, and Charleston in 1.5 hours north, so your in the perfect place to enjoy all that the Lowcountry has to offer!
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles

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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: We allow pets with a nonrefundable pet clean fee.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Port Royal, just steps from Westvine Drive Trailhead. You'll also find Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and The Sands within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What do couples enjoy most about Spanish Moss Cottage: pet friendly getaway on the beautiful Spanish Moss Trail!?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as concierge services.

Are there hot tubs at Spanish Moss Cottage: pet friendly getaway on the beautiful Spanish Moss Trail!?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH), which is about 11 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Spanish Moss Cottage: pet friendly getaway on the beautiful Spanish Moss Trail!?

Yes, every accommodation at Spanish Moss Cottage: pet friendly getaway on the beautiful Spanish Moss Trail! comes with a porch.

Reviews

Spanish Moss Cottage: pet friendly getaway on the beautiful Spanish Moss Trail! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and pleasant. We especially enjoyed the screened in back porch. We spent hours back there enjoying the breeze and the birdsong. The location was convenient and perfect for the purpose of our visit to attend Marine Corps Graduation Ceremony. I highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had such a great time is this beautiful cottage. Clean, nicely decorated, thoughtful amenities. Perfect, quiet location. Easy access to a biking/walking trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The stay was fantastic. All the details that most others stays overlooked were taken care of. Snacks, drinks, and a pantry full of items that may be needed. We brought our own bikes and were thrilled the trail was right out the back gate. We rode the full trail then into Port Royal another day. Weather was terrific. But would stay again with out a doubt!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loutricia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
I have stayed in many rentals. Spanish Moss Cottage was the best equipped ever! Beautifully decorated. Well-appointed in every way. Spent most of my time on the back porch, back yard and the Spanish Moss Trail, just on the other side of the back gate! Bedding was great and I have never seen another rental as clean. Pet friendly and comfortable in every way. Friendly, quiet neighborhood and excellent communication with Susanna. Oh, and the shower, can't forget to mention the amazing shower!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
12 out of 10, highly recommend booking this home. The location is close to everything yet it is in a quiet neighborhood. Backyard opens to the trails. The hosts went above and beyond with all the little extras in the house. They have thought of everything. I recommend taking advantage of their Hunting State Park pass. The beach is beautiful and not crowded at all. The screened in back porch and the fenced in backyard were perfect for our dog. Will gladly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R., Piedmont Mo

Liked: Cleanliness

Great visit

The cottage was adorable, clean and very welcoming right down to the real sunflowers in a vase.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike C., Dayton, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
They really have thought of everything! Wow, what a house! This place has it all. A great kitchen with everything! A great bathroom with lots of extras. The beds are super comfy. Take advantage of the free park pass to Hunting Beach park. It’s a great beach day. The Trail out the back gate was really nice too. Just an all around great house in a great little town. The owners were really friendly and gave great advice. You can’t go wrong with this one!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bla n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spanish Moss cottage

The place was very lovely and would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very, clean, comfortable, and in close proximity to everything. It was a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M., Marydel

Liked: Cleanliness

short stay

I enjoyed my stay . If there is one thing I would change is the bed in the master bedroom. Need to put a queen size bed in there, Otherwise it was great place. I would book it again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Evans, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at The Spanish Moss Cottage. It was clean, nicely redecorated and comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped for easy meal making. The rental owners left goodies upon our arrival (snacks and drinks) which was sweet and made us feel welcome. The bathroom has a nice big walk in shower. The bed in the primary bedroom was comfortable. It rained A LOT while we were there so we didn't get to enjoy the fenced backyard but it is likely great especially for those traveling with a dog or two.The screened porch was a nice place to enjoy breakfast each morning. We go to Port Royal annually around this time of year to enjoy photography at Cypress Wetlands and would surely rent this unit again if it is available. For those who have a dog...be mindful that there is a neighbor at the end of the street in a blue little cottage who can be little nasty about your dog, even if leashed and even if you clean up after your dog properly, like we do...Just avoid that house when out walking your dog.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best sleep away from home

Cute cottage, very clean, most comfortable beds. Location is close to all. Dog approved!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Clean nicely furnished, amenities were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Such a great place to stay. I was very impressed with the clarity of the check in process. Directions and information sheet was so very thorough with great recommendations of things to do in the area. Highly recommend and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G., Baldwinsville, NY

Our stay in Port Royal.

The house is very well equipped. Susanna is a wonderful hostess. The house met our needs very well. Very nice backyard which our doggy enjoyed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Port Royal Gem

We had a great stay in this lovely property. It was modern and clean, with very comfortable furnishings. We enjoyed the huge backyard and screened in porch, bikes, and direct access to the trail. It was a very quiet neighbourhood. We enjoyed great communication with the host who provided excellent suggestions for local restaurants, and other interesting things to do in the area. The park pass was great and we took advantage of that, and had a great day exploring. The house was well stocked with snacks, drinks and sundries. We really appreciated the extra effort that has been put into this cottage. Would definitely recommend this listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teena S., Corbin

Liked: Cleanliness

Multiple Advantages at Property

Awesome functional house (loved the setup) lovely decor and exceptional back yard. I traveled solo with my two Cavaliers. A pretty and safe neighborhood was a requirement for me. Doggies loved backyard as I did! We relaxed there every night and grilled out often. The low light lamps in living room provided a smoothing effect for night time calming. Quick response and communication from Susanna.She allowed me to stay an additional night. The material information provided was so helpful from best driving routes to the best dining places. Hunting Island passes were so appreciate. We only made one trip there but I wanted to make more. We just ran out of time. The Hunting Island was so beautiful! It was obvious that Susanna cared about you having a great and safe vacation. I appreciated the posted information about local plants that were poisonous to my beloved dogs. Extras and more were provided! Beach equipment, lawn chairs, spices, shampoo, olive oil, spices, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent! Honestly there were so many extras I cannot list them all. That saved me so much money. Written instructions and labels for all drawers were so helpful. Cooking pots and pans were more than adequate. We visited downtown Beaufort twice, (waterfront walk was beautiful and so dog friendly) Spanish Moss trail 3 times from different access. points. I hope I can visit Beaufort again next year.I am a 69 year old widow and when I find a great place I remember it.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Little Cottage

The cottage was nice and clean which is a major factor for us. It was so nice having the Spanish Moss Trail right out the back gate. Although there was bikes we chose to walk every morning. Located close to lots of places and things to do.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location was perfect

My spouse’s brother lived a street over which made it very easy to visit and spend time with his family. The restaurants we like and places to see were easily accessible from this location. We believe this residence deserves a perfect rating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leroy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would definitely recommend

We were in town for our sons graduation from boot camp and the location was great only a 3 to 5 minute drive to base. The hosts were very helpful and answered any questions we had about the property. The house itself was beautiful and very well maintained. They stocked it with drinks and a basket of snacks just in case. I would absolutely stay there again in the future and would recommend it for everyone(as long as we dont need it first)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Place and Amazing Hosts

Best stay we've ever had using VRBO. The hosts were so accommodating and the house had everything we needed and more. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024