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Book a Holiday Getaway to Harbor Island! Sunny, oceanview home with easy beach access

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Beach nearby
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

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.

Book a Holiday Getaway to Harbor Island! Sunny, oceanview home with easy beach access

Perched on a small strip of sugary white sand that stretches out into the Atlantic Ocean, Harbor Haven is uniquely positioned to take full advantage of the sun, sea, and surf of tranquil Harbor Island. Nestled amongst other brightly colored neighborhood homes, this sunny yellow oasis is freshly renovated and updated throughout. With three bedrooms and sleeping space for 8 people, Harbor Haven is the ideal spot for you and your family to soak up some much needed Vitamin Sea.

The lovely main floor living and dining area are wide open, allowing for the natural South Carolina sunshine to flood the space. A tasteful, neutral color palette enhances the views of the swaying palm trees and the ocean beyond. The spacious kitchen features crisp white shaker cabinets, gleaming stainless steel appliances, and a large granite-topped island with an industrial vent hood and bar seating for four. A farmhouse-style dining table has seating for six more. Spend some quiet time here in the mornings sipping cups of fresh coffee as the sun rises over the ocean.

This home sleeps eight people across three bedrooms.

Primary Suite- Main Floor
A king-sized bed faces French doors that lead out to the sun-drenched main deck. The primary suite also has a large walk-in closet with a sliding barn door and hidden, wall-mounted flatscreen television. The private en suite bathroom has dual sinks and a spa-like, glass-enclosed shower with multiple showerheads.

Second Bedroom- Main Floor
This charming room features a bunk bed with a queen-sized bed below, a twin-sized bed on top, and a twin-sized trundle bed. This room also has a small writing desk and a convenient en suite bathroom with a shower/bath combo.

Third Bedroom- Main Floor
Here you’ll find a queen-sized bed and a bathroom with a walk-in shower that can be accessed via a pocket door.

Head outside through the glass doors to the sun-soaked deck off of the living area. Swing a beach towel over your shoulder, slip on your flip flops, and make your way to the convenient beach access point across the street. From here, you’ll have access to three miles of pristine sandy coastline to explore. Relax on the beach and soak up the sun, play in the gentle surf as dolphins swim past, watch the pelicans dive for their dinner, build sandcastles, and search for seashells. A peaceful canal in your backyard provides additional water views from nearly every window in the home. And after a long day at the beach, rinse off sandy toes and salty skin in the outdoor shower before heading inside. At Harbor Haven, you’ll have everything you need for a memorable holiday by the sea.

Staying on Harbor Island includes access to the pools, fitness center, tennis courts, and basketball court. Harbor Island is a secured island that does require all guests to have a car pass to access the island. Guest must provide car pass total before their arrival. Parking is available for up to 3 vehicles max. Resort access requires a car pass to enter. Information for this entry pass should be gathered at booking or a minimum of 14 days before arrival.

We apologize, but no pets are allowed.


Business License: BUSLIC.011669.2024

Property manager

Natural Retreats

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

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

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Sunny Oceanview Home With an Elevator Easy Beach Access
3-5122

About the neighborhood

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St. Helena, SC

What's nearby

  • Hunting Island Lighthouse - 6 min drive
  • Penn Center - 18 min drive
  • Bay Street - 25 min drive
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island - 33 min drive
  • Edisto Beach State Park - 118 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnson Creek Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bonito Boathouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shrimp Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Another Slice - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beedos - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Book a Holiday Getaway to Harbor Island! Sunny, oceanview home with easy beach access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Book a Holiday Getaway to Harbor Island! Sunny, oceanview home with easy beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book a Holiday Getaway to Harbor Island! Sunny, oceanview home with easy beach access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Book a Holiday Getaway to Harbor Island! Sunny, oceanview home with easy beach access located?

Located in Beachwalk, this vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Butchers Island and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hunting Island Lighthouse and Hunting Island. Horse Island and Fripp Island Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Book a Holiday Getaway to Harbor Island! Sunny, oceanview home with easy beach access Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kelvin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not notified that elevator not working
House was beautiful and cleaning. Everything we needed was available except a gallon pitcher which we bought and left at the house. Disappointed that we were not notified that elevator was not working with parts on back order and we had a handicapped person with us. Took 20 minutes to do the stairs every time we left and came back to get her up and down stairs. Felt like some of our money should have been refunded for that lack of communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
This house was perfect for our beach getaway! The house was very spacious, clean and in the perfect spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie R., Soperton, GA. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Harbor Haven
This property was perfect for an older adult. Beach access was close. Property had an elevator which made unloading and loading a breeze. Beautiful house and very clean. Loved the shower. I hope to stay at this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, quiet location
Loved this comfortable, beach-adjacent, family home. We wanted a place that wasn’t very ’peopley’ and harbor island is it! Spacious & clean. Quick walk across street to the sand, and/or eagle eye look out housefront to watch the water. Good pizza/pasta joint just down street. Do wish there were a few beach chairs for visitors to use, but otherwise everything else u need is already there.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blissful retreat
Great location, great views!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was fully equipped and the location just across from the beach access point was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Days
We loved the beach, the views and the house. Well equipped home with plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia P., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Harbor Island
We enjoyed this spot on Harbor Island. One of the beach access points was right across the street from the house. That was convenient. You still want to make the drive to Hunting Island though for wave action and shelling. Gorgeous there. This rental does not supply a pass for the Hunting Island park. You can get a weekly one for 65. We have rented houses in the past that include the yearly pass. That is a really nice perk. The house was okay. It had been closed up for a while and not checked out after everything was shut down due to the impending hurricane. The result was a water heater set on vacation mode which proved a bit difficult to resolve, an important exterior light illuminating a staircase was burned out and the house was stuffy and stale. The management company did eventually get the water heater functioning and the light replaced. You just hate to have to deal with maintenance issues on vacation. The house itself is very lovely. The kitchen space is nice and the master bed and bath also very nice. It would have been so wonderful to have a dining table on the upper deck. There is only a small cocktail table out there. We had a wonderful week and continue to enjoy Harbor and Hunting Islands.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

kim m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property!
We had a great stay at Harbor Haven. The house was beautiful, very clean, and literally had everything we needed. The beach access was right out the front door! We loved everything about this house an we could tell a lot of thought went into all things in the house. Thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house & location!
This house is beautiful and in the best location. The ocean views were a plus! From the layout to the elevator, everything was perfect! There were 8 of us total w/ 4 kids and they all slept comfortably in the middle room. The master shower?!?! There are no words to express how amazing it was! The kitchen was well stocked with very nice appliances and above standard quality kitchenware. This house is a must!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M., SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House
Everything was as listed and more. The organization of the kitchen was perfect. Quick access to the beach was also great! The included amenities like the pool were also nice. The best part- the quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House
The house was absolutely perfect in ever way imaginable! Will be booking again !

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach house
It was our first time staying on Harbor Island. This house was perfect for our vacation with friends. Beach access directly across from the house was amazing! The kitchen was so well stocked, wish my kitchen was as neat and organized!! 🤣 Our kids loved riding bikes around the island. We caught plenty of sharks and even swam with some dolphins. 2 minor almost insignificant things that might be helpful to know: first the ice maker in the fridge is pretty small and second it would have been nice to be able to bring our own personal golf cart. Neither of those things diminished our love for this house. We hope to stay here again in the future!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura O., Kingsport, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing beach getaway
We stayed here June 2021 for a much needed week's long vacation. Everything in the home was exceptionally well appointed. Even though we brought many items from home, hardly anything was actually needed. Toys and beach items were a delight for my daughter. The location of the beach access could not have been any better; Directly across the road. The kitchen was stocked perfectly. We are breakfasts and most lunches there and all appliances worked wonderfully, and there were all of the utencils, cookware, and even storage containers for use. The dining table was used for meals and many rounds of cards and board games. The living room furniture was very comfortable and plenty of room for late night movies. Beds were comfortable although a bit harder than ours from home, but still had wonderful nights of sleep. we read a review regarding no quilts/duvets because of covid, so we brought ours from home, which made it more comfortable. The decor was sleek, and calming. Perfect for a beach home. The home upon arrival was very clean and a small supply of starter items were provided. We are used to that from other rentals we have had in the past so made sure to bring additional toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher pellets, and laundry detergent. Outside deck furniture was comfortable and we were able to watch two large alligators in the water behind the house. The water had a fence and the deck had a gate so we felt super secure watching the awesome animal without fear of it coming too close for comfort. The elevator was perfect to get all of our luggage up when we arrived and down when it was time to leave. Would absolutely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family absolutely loved Harbor Island. It’s a great place for family and kids.
The property was located perfect and was fully stocked with everything you could imagine

10/10 Excellent

Jake A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property, close to the beach,
The appliances/furniture was all very nice. Beds were hard as a rock though… We loved the kitchen for cooking meals Would go back next year So handy having an elevator for all of our groceries and taking kids to the beach Note: the door handle to the porch next to the elevator had a missing set screw so the handle would come off…
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O., Fredericksburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house in a perfect spot
Loved the house -- clean, uncluttered, comfortable and welcoming. The kitchen was beautifully designed and well-equipped (we ate in for the most part and I found everything I needed). The house location was perfectly situated to the beach and was exactly what we were looking for to escape and unwind. The beach was unlike what we are used to (Outer Banks) but we were intrigued by the tidal changes. The calm waves and wide flat beach are perfect for young children. Older kids might miss the bigger waves for boogie boarding and such. Nature is definitely the biggest attraction here, what with the birds, crabs, tides, nearby marshes, beautiful dunes. We especially enjoyed watching the nesting egrets and blue herons right next door. Bring your binoculars! We would definitely return to Harbor Haven.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

stacy l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with a few hiccups
The home itself is very nice but there were a few things we had issues with. The online images show full bedding but due to COVID the comforters have been removed and the only replacement is a thin, scratchy blanket. We did request more blankets and were promptly provided with them. The sheets were not the best quality and while they were clean they did have stains on them. The listing states it is fully stocked with linens but I don’t agree. Each person is given one wash cloth, hand towel and two towels for a week long stay. We are a family of 4 so we were washing towels daily to have them for the next day. We were also only provided with two dish towels for the week. The home is well appointed with dishes but upon grabbing plates we found multiple that were dirty. Other than the issue with sheets and dishes the home itself was very clean. Communication with the rental company was ok. Be aware that this is a large company handling this rental and not an individual or a smaller local-only company. While there is a division located on St. Helena island it appeared my communications were with people out of the state. Any time a question was asked or followed up on we were given multiple different answers. There were miscommunications on deck furniture, golf carts, television access, check out time and island parking passes (which are $80 per vehicle). Overall, the location and newness of the home is correctly depicted. It is very easy to get to the beach and a wonderful island to walk around. It’s location in relation to Beaufort is perfect and allowed us to visit there daily. The people on the island are super friendly and the beach is not crowded. The folks at the guard shack when you enter could not be more welcoming. Be sure to visit the beach in Port Royal to find sharks teeth. We found over a dozen and my little girl was so excited. The beach on Harbor Island is full of hermit crabs and my kids were fascinated with them. The location in relation to multiple historic sites was great as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Beach Rental Ever...
Although it sounds dramatic, this property was the best beach rental I've ever experienced among 50+ rentals. The house was spacious, not cluttered, huge and well-equipped kitchen, very well laid out with plenty of space inside and out. Really nice touches like comfortable beds, decent cookware and knives, towels. The location was across the beach from the beach, but you could see the ocean from the deck and from the master bedroom. We've stayed at oceanfront condos down the road and had a longer walk to the beach. The house is right across from a beach access point. The property is even nicer than it appears in the photos (and it looks nice in the photos!). A quiet street, overlooked a lagoon for turtle, bird and alligator viewing. My complaints are so minor they are complimentary: need some more glasses in the kitchen, one of the master bedroom nightstands did not have a lamp (really, we have to dig that deep to find something!), and there were a few too many calls from the rental company for my taste, but others might appreciate that. Great place which we will try to rent again in the future (because we also love the "chill" vibe of Harbor Island, especially in the off season).

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, short on supplies
Two friends and I spent 12 days at this house. We found it very comfortable and loved the ocean views and the beach access across the street. The kitchen was nice for cooking. We were a bit put off to learn after booking that there was only a very small supply of things like toilet paper, trash bags, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, etc. Having an adequate supply of those items for guests would cost just a few dollars but would go a long way towards making the property feel more hospitable. Hopefully that element will change in the future or else the limitations will be added to the listing, as it is fairly unusual. Parking is also somewhat expensive. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would be happy to return.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawnna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and ocean super close!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The neighborhood was very quiet and the beach was private. The beach is within a few steps from the front door which was very convenient having a small toddler! The house was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. Thank you for allowing us to stay at Harbor Haven!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lucas W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Great location, great house, great vacation. We had a blast and would absolutely recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020