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Perfect In Historic Downtown Beaufort + 2 Bikes. Checkout our Reviews!

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701 Congress St.
Reserved Parking
Original art in stairway
Magnolia Bakery Cafe entrance behind building
View from building

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 567.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Beaufort, SC
  • Place, University of South Carolina-Beaufort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Perfect In Historic Downtown Beaufort + 2 Bikes. Checkout our Reviews!

RiverWatch is located in the Historic District of downtown Beaufort, SC. Suite B is a short walk-up second floor unit that's beautifully decorated with a coastal and beach theme. There are two (2) very comfortable bedrooms with the Master having a Sealy Posturepedic queen and the second bedroom having a double. Additionally, there is a queen sleeper in the living room with a thick coiled spring mattress. All linens are provided.
The full bath has a shower and tub combination. Your kitchen is fully equipped with electric stove, dishwasher, medium refrigerator, full size microwave, blender, toaster, and coffee pot. There are also essentials for cooking and dining. A shared washer and dryer is located on the first floor as well and all detergents are provided.
This property is well equipped with free WI-Fi, and easy to use Roku offering multiple channels and unlimited movies, a 50" 4K Smart TV, Blue-ray DVD player and four DVDs movies, all filmed in Beaufort.

There are two bicycles per unit for your peddling pleasure as well as a Hunting Island Beach FREE access pass.
Directly in front of your entrance @ 701 Congress St. are two parking spaces, one each for Suite A & B. More parking is available behind the Cafe. There is one boat or RV parking spot on the corner of Congress & Scott St.
See VRBO 912215, the 1 bedroom unit across the hall for our 5 Star Reviews!
Please enjoy your time at RiverWatch Suites, you won't be disappointed!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
It is a requirement for you to fill out the questions in your rental agreement and provide your signature at the time of booking.
No smoking allowed in the stairwell or anywhere near the front door.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Beaufort

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Historic District, a neighbourhood in Beaufort. Cat Island Driving Range and Sanctuary Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Bay Street and Port Royal Farmers Market. USCB Center for the Arts and Sea Wolf Charters are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Beaufort, SC

What's nearby

  • USCB Center for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of South Carolina-Beaufort - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bay Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Beaufort National Cemetery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Herban Market and Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Poncho's Taco And Beer - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bricks On Boundary - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Maryland Fried Chicken - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect In Historic Downtown Beaufort + 2 Bikes. Checkout our Reviews! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Perfect In Historic Downtown Beaufort + 2 Bikes. Checkout our Reviews!?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect In Historic Downtown Beaufort + 2 Bikes. Checkout our Reviews! on 1 June 2026 start from AU$161, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Perfect In Historic Downtown Beaufort + 2 Bikes. Checkout our Reviews!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect In Historic Downtown Beaufort + 2 Bikes. Checkout our Reviews!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect In Historic Downtown Beaufort + 2 Bikes. Checkout our Reviews!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect In Historic Downtown Beaufort + 2 Bikes. Checkout our Reviews! located?

Located in Historic District, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of USCB Center for the Arts and University of South Carolina-Beaufort. Beaufort Museum and Thomas Hepworth House are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 183 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here many times and, as usual, things were clean, comfortable and convenient. Excellent in every way!
Stayed 34 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

Lovely place

It was a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great as always! Our favorite place to stay in the Beaufort area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan B.

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

Stay in Beaufort

Would stay again -- the state park pass was a nice perk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to walk to downtown Beaufort. Nice kitchen, lots of towels. Lovely cafe downstairs
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect - close to everthing and walking distance to lots of fun restaurants and fun things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Great stay

The place was just as described and just right for our stay. We have stayed here before and will for sure stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful! We walked to the shops and restaurants every day. The beds were comfortable, bathroom clean and perfect, plenty of towels, comfortable livingroom, and the kitchen had everything we needed. Thank you for a wonderful girls trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an amazing stay! The place was everything I expected and more! Super clean, and cozy!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location is lovely inside. It is well furnished with a few extra nice touches as well. The parking is tight and although marked clearly we were parked out a couple times by the cigar shop customers and yelled at by the cigar shop proprietor when his spot was used by us for an hour when packing to leave. I would recommend this location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The outside of the property was a bit concerning at first and the parking was tight but the apartment was great and suited our needs for our stay during our son’s graduation from Parris Island. The property owner was excellent and attentive! Clean apartment and was just what we needed for our quick stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

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

The PERFECT place to stay!

This was the perfect spot for our long weekend trip to Beaufort! It is spotlessly clean and has everything you need. Four of us were very comfortable here. Thanks so much for a wonderful place to stay in a city we love!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute apt! Had everything we needed from the kitchen to the bathroom! Will definitely look into booking here again for our annual Beaufort trip!
Sunset at the marina
Marine airbase entrance
View from the kitchen windows
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice O.

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

Ladies trip!

Loved the location! We really enjoyed our time. Very clean, and comfortable. Thank you for our pass to hunting island we spent a lot of time there. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Girls Trip

Long Girls Weekend. Located very close to everything we wanted to do. We had a great stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking was great, The size of the apt was great, Cafe below a plus and walking to town wonderful. Beds very comfortable. Host, check in and out all pluses. It would be a total 5 star stay if the furniture was a bit up dated, I like the whole idea of quaint and cozy, but the sofa was too uncomfortable/shabby to watch TV. Everything else is a recommendation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antoine D.

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

Great place for families

Wonderful stay at a very nice property. Hunting Island State Park pass is a very nice bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marshall H.

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

Great Stay

Clean and enjoyable stay. Magnolia Cafe was very good. Close to historic downtown. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Beaufort Visit

My friend and I had a wonderful stay. The location was great. We could walk everywhere. Accommodation's clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

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

Beautiful & Quaint

Just as pictured, super clean, quaint and overall wonderful stay oh and a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Nice roomy and quiet

Nice comfortable cozy apartment convenient to downtown and the beach. Thanks for the hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Excellent as Always

I think this was our 3rd or 4th stay here and they have all been great. When we are coming to the area, we always check to see if this place is available first. Thanks for a great stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wc B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Only negative was one of the bedrooms AC unit did not cool well. Other than that it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann G.

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

April getaway

Excellent place to stay. Would stay again. Bikes were a nice plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Melissa & Mark

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Mark Is an almost lifelong resident of Beaufort having been part of a Marine family until grade 6 and attending Junior high thru college in Beaufort.
He has been a Banker as well as entrepreneur with several local businesses.
As a "Lowcountry boy" growing up in the marshes and active in boating & sailing he can tell you most anything you need or want to know about Beaufort County, its history and places you'll want to see.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property in 1987. It consisted of 1 office and 3 long-term residential rentals. in 1997 we added the Magnolia Bakery Cafe and Garden Gift Gallery. (now paused in business) The original building was built in the 1950's and has been upgraded several times.
In 2016 we converted Suite A (1 bedroom) to short-term rental as a test. With overwhelming positive response in 2018 we converted Suite B (2 bedroom) to short-term rentals. Please see VRBO #912215 for our current 5 Star Reviews.

What makes this property unique

This property has cool river breezes, large southern Magnolias and Spanish Moss covered oak trees It is within walking distance to the historic Old Point (across the street) Downtown, the Waterfront Park and sweeping views of the Intercostal Waterway.
There is reserved parking directly in front for both A & B units but if that is taken there is extra parking beside and behind the building. Both units have 2 bicycles each together with free Beach passes at Hunting Island State Park

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