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River Retreat- Waterfront- 1 MI from Parris Island

Peaceful waterfront retreat offers a tranquil escape where travelers can recharge with serene river views and natural beauty just steps away

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This river retreat provides a perfect relaxing getaway less than a mile from Parris Island. Travelers wake up to breathtaking sunrises over the water and can unwind in the hot tub while watching dolphins feed in their natural habitat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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About the area

Located in Beaufort, this guesthouse is on the waterfront. Beaufort National Cemetery and St. Helena's Episcopal Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sea Wolf Charters and USCB Center for the Arts. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. Visit our Beaufort travel guide
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Beaufort, SC

What's nearby

  • A close-up of a road with yellow chevron markings.
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • A street scene with buildings, parked cars, and palm trees.
    Bay Street
    11 min drive - 15.1 km
  • A waterfront promenade with a paved walkway, benches, and a row of lamp posts.
    Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
    11 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort
    8 min drive - 10.9 km
  • University of South Carolina-Beaufort
    11 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Panda Express
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    16 min walk
  • Circle K
    4 min drive
  • First Watch
    6 min drive
  • Waffle House
    14 min walk

About this property

River Retreat- Waterfront- 1 MI from Parris Island

  • Guest house by the river
  • At River Retreat- Waterfront- 1 MI from Parris Island, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
  • A dock, smoke-free property and a video library
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at River Retreat- Waterfront- 1 MI from Parris Island boast perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as dining tables and Internet access.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • 2 bathrooms with baths and showers
    • Private fenced gardens, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

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

Rules

Guest Must Sign Rental Agreement and provide a government issued photo ID within 7 days of booking. If arrival is within 14 days it must be completed
within 24 hours of booking or before arrival. Must be 23 years old to rent this property.
Security Deposit of $500. NO Pets. NO Parties. NO Smoking.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is River Retreat- Waterfront- 1 MI from Parris Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at River Retreat- Waterfront- 1 MI from Parris Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Retreat- Waterfront- 1 MI from Parris Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Retreat- Waterfront- 1 MI from Parris Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Retreat- Waterfront- 1 MI from Parris Island located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Westvine Drive Trailhead. Cypress Wetlands and Lowcountry Estuarium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

River Retreat- Waterfront- 1 MI from Parris Island Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

Family Vacation

Wonderful hosts and awesome time of fishing, crabbing and relaxing!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

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

Beautiful & Restful Stay

Lovely stay, was just too cold to get to use the jacuzzi, maybe next time, definitely wasnt to return & highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Great location with a dock

The house was great, as was the location. The host was very responsive, even late in the evening. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trey L.

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

Great time

We brought the boat and stayed for 2 nights. It was perfect for a Beaufort trip by water. Spacious place to stay but also cozy. Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexis A.

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

Perfect stay

We were down for marine boot camp graduation and this was perfect for our family. Had plenty of space inside and parking was easy even for a large transit van. The hosts were very accommodating and I would for sure stay here again. It was nice to relax in the hot tub after spending the day walking Parris island!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kellie W.

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

Excellent

We stayed for a short trip, but the hosts were very attentive and helpful. They went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied! Very friendly hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Great Weekend Fishing Trip

We decided to take a short trip for the last weekend of summer vacation. The house was perfect for us and my son loved fishing off the dock. Great communication from host and property was as described. Thanks, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

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

Beautiful low country retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and spending time on the dock fishing, watching the sunrise and watching the tides come in and out. Short drive to Port Royal which is a beautiful spot for walking, a beach, boardwalk and restaurants. The place was clean and well appointed with plenty of room for our family of 5. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deidra G.

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

Close to Parris Island!

We were there for my son's Marine Corp bootcamp graduation. It's super close and convenient to base. Beautiful property, love the waterfront. We had 5 people, it was the perfect size for us. We will definitely consider it for a vacation rental in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Desiree L.

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

Absolutely amazing host!

Being my first Vrbo rental Shane helped me understand the process and communicated clearly any necessary information. The rental was clean and spacious. We had no issues getting to and from Parris Island activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Candi g.

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

Wedding may 2024

Loved the space! Need better water pressure in the kitchen. This made doing dishes challenging. Hubby had issues with the ceilings upstairs but he figured it out by the time we left-LOL! We prob needed at least a half bath more but we just staggered showers and potty time! Thanks so much
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

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

BEAUTIFUL GEM

The hosts were terrific. The property was gorgeous. We did not feel funny that the owners were right next-door. That was one of my concerns because I've had a situation that did not work out well with owners very close. This was not the case with this property. I am recommending this property as an option to many I have more family that will be graduating from Parris Island soon. I bet they'll stay here based on my comments. Thank you so much to Shane and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Valerie O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Marsh view

We chose this rental because of the marsh view, so you can imagine our disappointment when we realized that you can't see the marsh from inside, except for the small windows in the bathroom and porch door. View from the screen porch and outer deck is excellent. Downstairs bed was comfortable, we didn't use the upstairs. Kitchen is small, no dishwasher which I didn't notice ahead of time so my error. Located between Port Royal and Beaufort, we explored both, enjoyed lunch at Fish Camp (PR) and dinner at Wren Bistro (Beaufort.)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Great Stay

Great place, great hosts, great views. When we were missing our dogs, Scout the yellow lab showed up for us to love on. Thanks for a great stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

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

Marine graduation

We had a wonderful stay. The property was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

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

Loved the access to the dock. Great location

Great. Would rent again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Work Week

The location was excellent for our work MCRD Parris Island. Great Host.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Marine boot camp graduation

We came from Louisiana to see my youngest son graduate from Paris Island. This was the most beautiful home, the owners where very nice place was gorgeous. Drinking coffee on the rock as the sun came up. This place is perfect 5 Star we will be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

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

Wonderful Experience

This was our second time staying at a Shalo Retreats property and just as before we were very impressed. Traveling with young children always comes with its challenges and I feel that this house definitely made things easier especially with the glider and crib. The host is very friendly and communication is wonderful. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

Staycation

We came for my birthday and father’s day. The location is very beautiful and spacious. We loved the screened in porch for breakfast and quiet evenings. We were able to go to Savannah for lunch and enjoy local fishing and shopping in Bluffton. Hubby caught huge fish in just minutes on a local charter! I also enjoyed local photography in Port Royal. There is an armadillo that lives under the porch that was super cute. Overall it was a comfortable stay and we would go back. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

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

Stuck in the Pluff

Shane and his wife were very accommodating and helpful for our family of 4 with 2 young boys beach trip. We brought a boat and Shane gave good tips on where to go fish and how long it takes for the tide to come in when you chase bait too hard up a skinny creek :) (45 mins from dead low on a rising tide for those that are curious). Would definitely come back, hopefully when the Reds are running.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Wonderful Stay

This was a great place to stay for my sons Marine Corps Graduation. It was so close to base. I will probably book this property again just for a vacation. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Great place

Host was great house was clean nice boat dock enjoyed it will be back this fall
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Fantastic place!

The River house was the perfect spot for our weekend getaway. The view was beautiful, and the house was plenty spacious and clean. The king sized bed in the loft was very comfortable! We had everything we needed and will absolutely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

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

Wonderful hosts, gorgeous view, beautiful home

Shane, the owner was very helpful & made sure we had everything we needed & even told us about a firework show. We had a gorgeous view from the back porch and enjoyed walking down to the dock. A very peaceful,relaxing stay. location was perfect for graduation at Paris Island. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021