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Beach Hideaway! Home away from Home! Pool/Beach View - New listing

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
On the beach, sun-loungers

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Saint Helena Island, SC
  • Hunting Island
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hunting Island Lighthouse
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Fripp Island Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪99 min drive‬

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Ocean Front & pool view. Hunting Island pass included

  • Sea view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (63)
The price is €304
for 1 apartment
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Ocean Front & pool view. Hunting Island pass included

About this property

Entire place

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

Beach Hideaway! Home away from Home! Pool/Beach View - New listing

Time for a relaxing time on the outskirts of the town at Harbor Island beach! Enjoy the beach from the balcony with a wonderful view of the beach and pool or walk about 300 feet to the beautiful ocean. Harbor Island is known for low and high tides with minimal waves. You will have access to the pool in the backyard, a larger community pool, kiddie pool, playground, volleyball court, tennis courts, basketball courts, fishing dock, pickle-ball court and a chipping green. Enjoy a trip to Hunting Island State Park (pass included). If you prefer larger waves, this park is less than 2 miles from the condo: https://discoversouthcarolina.com/articles/visit-hunting-island-state-park

Your home away from home is on the 2nd floor (no elevator) with an open floor plan facing the beach and pool. There are two bedrooms with 2 full baths. This property has the advantage of the master bedroom facing the ocean view. The living room includes a pull out sofa with plenty of seating. There are TVs in each room with high speed internet. The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, and dryer. The kitchen is fully stocked with a variety of pots and pans including a crockpot, large cooker for shrimp and crabs, toaster, coffee maker, blender, and more! You will need to bring coffee, spices, and such. The master bedroom has a king size bed with a full bath. The second bedroom includes two twin beds and a full bath/shower. Additional perks including a chairs for the beach, boogie boards, kid sand toys, puzzles, novels, tennis rackets, a minnow net, various board games, and more are available.

As you cross the Harbor River Bridge on the way to the condo, you can stop by Gay’s Seafood for fresh fish and shrimp. Restaurants nearby include the Shrimp Shack, Johnson’s Creek Tavern, Another Slice, Beedos, Seaside Bar & Grill.

The nearest grocery stores are in Beaufort, 14 miles from Harbor Island (you will pass through it on your way). Enjoy exploring the downtown historic and the Bay Street area shopping district on the waterfront park

The Harbor Island Owners association requires a car pass to enter the private gated island. The vehicle pass fees are per vehicle and determined by Harbor Island. Seasonal dates and rates subject to change. Add departure cleaning, 11% SC taxes, 3% booking fee and vehicle gate passes. Gate pass fees are per vehicle, and these fees will be added once you notify the owner how many car passes needed: day pass $25; 2 nights $35; 3 nights $45; 4 nights $55; 5 nights $65; 6 nights $75; 7 nights $85, 8-30 nights $140; 31-364 nights $215. No pets allowed.

Community pools are open from April 1 through October 31.
During your stay at this condo building, you'll be close to Butchers Island. An outdoor pool, a gym, and laundry facilities are available. The condo includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and a playground
  • 5 minutes by car from Butchers Island and 11 minutes from Hunting Island Lighthouse
This condo offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This condo also features barbecue grills and laundry facilities.

This Harbor Island condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Merri Fretwell

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
The trash dumpster is on the other side of the complex. As you drive out, exit to the left, and you will run into it. Please take out any trash.
Please don’t forget to leave the Hunting Island pass 🤛 and all other items present at the condominium as you arrived.
Hope you had a wonderful Have a safe drive home!

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Beach Hideaway! Home away from Home! Pool/Beach View - New listing Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S., Cincinnati, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for the family that wants quick access to beach and pool! Awesome

The property was clean. The provided items were more than adequate for our family. He location was awesome. Very quick access to the pool and beach. This community was quiet. we usually did Hilton Head .. but will certainly be back for the layed back quiet environment. The turtle program and snakes and alligator programs were a hit with the kids and adults!! The hunting island pass was a huge plus for us! Not enough positives can be said. The tenants before us let in a ton of small flies. Spent a couple days getting rid of them all ... But that is not a knock on the property! We LOVED this place. Thanks for making our vacation awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at this condo with our family of 4! It was clean, had everything we needed (and more) and the property was beautiful. Merri was very responsive and helpful with the questions I had prior to arriving. We will definitely stay here again!
View from the condo balcony
Sunrise on the balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family beach trip

The building is def a bit old, but the condo itself is well kept and cozy. Merri replied quickly every time I had a question, no matter how dumb lol. And there were a decent but if wasps and bees always buzzing around the stairs which made it hard for the kids to go up and down. And the bugs were awful on the beach and outside in general. I wish I would have brought bug spray. We all got eaten up. Other than that, everything was pretty great. The beach was quiet and not too crowded. The water was calm even after storming every night. The sand was soft and the beach was only a short walk across the boardwalk. The pools are kept nice. I loved the material (soft rubber material) around the whole pool. The Turtle's Nest store was quaint and the person working was lovely. This was exactly what our young family needed for an end if summed beach trip. Family of 6 (ages 2, 5, 7, and 15).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay!

My wife and two children recently stayed here and had a wonderful time. The property is clean, well maintained and right on the beach with plenty of activities to keep the kids busy! Three pools, fishing, tennis, pickleball all right there with a very relaxed beach that has a great low tide high tide experience as well. Beaufort is close enough for dinners with the family, overall just a great trip to take with the family. The host stayed in touch and everything was as easy as could be. Thanks for a great trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Excellent stay. Everything just as described. I was a bit worried about noise from the pool being so close, but was not an issue during our stay. The extras provided were nice. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location and great views

We loved our stay at this condo. The views out the window are amazing - 180 degree view of the beach. It is perfectly located at the resort with easy and quick access to the beach, pools and resort amenities. The condo was perfect for our family of 4 (two kids under 5). Harbor Island is also quiet and beautiful.Everything inside is well cared for and comfortable. Lots of extras like pool towels, beach chairs, games, etc. Merri is a gracious, accommodating and communicative host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesli F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Condo was just right for 3 of us. Clean and the view was beautiful. Enjoyed our time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay! Our host had lots of little touches that you would never see in a hotel. So much more personal and a short walk to a great beach! This was perfect for my kids first beach trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good for a quiet getaway

The condo itself is nice. The real appeal of this property is the Host. Merri is a very involved and attentive host and is one of the best we have ever dealt with. The distance to the beach is exactly as described- I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful beach home!

The owners have thought of everything needed for a wonderful vacation - beach equipment, sports equipment, games, and all the household necessities! The home was clean and comfortable. The property was very nice, and the ocean view was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect location & cozy apartment!

We've loved our stay in this cozy condo. Great ocean & sea grass/dune views from the kitchen as I meal-prepped for my kids. In fact, most rooms and areas had the same incredible view. My toddler loved looking down onto the pool from the patio. Easy board walk to the beach to discover lots of crabs, ocean birds and to play in the water. The extra towels, beach wagon and toys were a bonus, having two little kids. Convenient walk to rec center, too. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbin D., South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick get away

I had a lovely stay at Merri’s place. The unit is comfy with all your needs. The location was great! Close to the beach access and pool. The beds were comfy and the location of the unit is quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

Liked: Cleanliness

First visit to Harbor Island

Condo was as described. Perfect for a family of 4. Condo is close to beach, pools, tennis courts….basically everything. Awesome host! Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

EUNICE D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retirement gift to us

The condo was really nice and clean. The pool was great. The grandchildren loved it! Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine H.

Convenient location & Beautiful beach

This was our first trip to Harbor Island, and we really enjoyed it! The condo was very convenient, overlooking the pool and just a short walk to the Beach and the Clubhouse area. We went to Hunting Island State Park for a half day. It was nice to have the pass to get in with no charge! We ate twice at the nearby Johnson's Creek Tavern, and all of our food was delicious both times. It was also really good to have chairs, game equipment, and tubes available at the condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

6 night family vacation

Our family of 4 took our first beach vacation together and chose this location. What a fantastic time we had! It was exactly what we were looking for…laid back, low key, peaceful, not crowded, and relaxing. The photos in the listing don’t do justice to how nice the condo and area are. Communication with the property manager leading up to and during our stay was excellent. Condo was clean and plenty big for us. The view was better than I had anticipated. Spent 2 days at Hunting Island Beach thanks to the parking pass they provide. Having multiple swimming pool options was nice. We enjoyed lunch a couple times at the Turtles Nest. It was an overall great experience, and we plan to come back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The condo was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The host was very responsive to any needs we had. The unit is close to the beach and had all the beach gear we needed. I would highly recommend this condo for your next beach vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our family

The condo was clean and stocked with everything you need! It was so nice that they provided beach chairs and toys. It was an easy walk to the beach and the beach wasn't crowded. It was nice having the pool close to our condo. The condo was great and the owner was easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding visit!

Me and my family had a wonderful stay at this property. We spent 5 nights and 6 days in July. The property met all needs/expectations. Ocean view was lovely. The location as a whole was amazing. Very clean island, it was quiet and very low key
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Getaway

This condo has everything you need for a vacation. The kitchen is well appointed, it's the first VRBO we've used that had a crockpot. There were plenty of beach chairs and toys. If space is tight, leave all of that at home. The beach is beautiful and not crowded at all. Our only "complaint" is how shallow the water is. Our kids love to play and swim in the ocean. If you're looking for a beautiful beach, a well appointed condo, and fewer people....this is the condo and beach for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

Liked: Cleanliness

100% coming back!

Perfect place for a young family. Minutes drive to and pass for Hunting Island State park was a SUPER bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful little family getaway!

We had a wonderful stay at Meris condo. This is our 4th hear at Harbor Island, and this condo was our favorite. The layout is perfect for a family with kids. Everything is well stocked and clean. We brought our beach gear, tennis rackets, basketballs, but realized we could have left all that at home! The condo had everything we could have needed. I would love to keep Harbor Island a secret because its truly a hidden gem. We enjoyed a few days at the state park and it was nice that the park pass was provided. There are plenty of puzzles, games and even art supplies! We loved it and will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time with family

We loved the location, proximity to the beach, and the condo itself. The whole fam had a great time. My youngest turned nine yrs old on this trip. I had fun playing his first tennis match with him just a short walk from the condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

luv2skate1000 B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good

Walked in after check-in and found a few pieces of trash in the room left after the cleaning crew. Outside of that awesome little place for a getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Responsive host.

Easy access to pools and beach. Well-equipped kitchen and comfy beds. Host was responsive to last-minute needs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024