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Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA

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Exterior detail
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Hardeeville, SC
  • Place, Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Forsyth Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, River Street
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA

The Captain’s Retreat is a perfect spot for nature and water lovers. Relax at this peaceful place surrounded by conservation-protected woodlands and swamp. Well located to explore nearby attractions but experience serenity and quiet in the Carolina Lowcountry (19 mi to Bluffton, SC; 26 mi to Hilton Head; 21 mi to Savannah, GA).

Pet and family friendly. Three-bedroom, two full baths with a recently renovated master bath and walk-in shower. Spacious private backyard. Strong wifi and cable TV by firestick. Washer and dryer are in the utility room. Baby and beach gear available for rent upon request.

Kayaks, canoes, and boats are welcome and enjoy the nearby Savannah River, May River, or Calibogue Sound. The Captain’s Retreat is located in Purrysburg near the Savannah River with two boat ramps within approximately a mile—Beck’s Ferry and Mill Stone Landing. There is a place to launch a canoe or kayak in the Savannah River within short walking distance. The Savannah National Wildlife Refuge with hiking and walking trails are nearby (Argyle Island; Kingfisher Loop and Tupelo Trail approximately 10-12 miles away).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

Doggie door; no fencing; no pets on furniture

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Please contact me if you have me if you have more than one pet. I will possibly wave the exception for an additional $75 fee per furry friend.

Please do not leave dirty dishes in the sink; place any remaining dishes in the washer before you leave

No eating in the bedrooms; common areas only.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2358319vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hardeeville

Located in Hardeeville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Argent Square Shopping Center and Hardeeville Farmers & Artists Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Savannah River and Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Hardeeville, SC

What's nearby

  • Savannah National Wildlife Refuge - 7 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Savannah Convention Center - 32 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 34 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Forsyth Park - 35 min drive - 43.1 km
  • River Street - 35 min drive - 42.7 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 32 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greenside Bar & Grille - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Enmarket Convience Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Enmarket - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Savannah National Wildlife Refuge and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hardeeville Community Library and Argent Square Shopping Center. Hardeeville City Hall and Richard Gray Baseball Complex are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Nice house and very clean and comfortable. Everything was there for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay overall, loved the location and the wooded area. The interior of the house is very nice and roomy. Nice to have a washer and dryer. Beds were comfy, could use new pillows in the two smaller rooms. Master suite was great, shower was lovely. Heard so many different birds! Easy drive to the river area, close enough to walk also. Close to many beaches which we were interested in. Not many places to eat nearby, we really wanted to try the Chicken place but sadly it is permanently closed. Its unfortunate that the area is home to a new housing district. I'd stay again, but once it's fully developed it will likely loose some of the 'wilderness feel'.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Winter get away

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brandy was very easy to communicate with, responded quickly. The house was great for us. It is clean, comfortable and welcoming. We had everything we needed in the kitchen, even a slow cooker, which was a plus. It was so nice to sit outside on the patio, surrounded by trees. The neighborhood is currently undergoing a change, houses are being built nearby. It did not disrupt us as we were normally out during the day and they’re not there on the evenings or weekends. The welcome book tells you about her dad, the house’s original owner. It was nice to know a little bit about him and see his touches. The only change-I would like to have access to the closet in the main bedroom. It is definitely not a dealbreaker. I hope to have the opportunity to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margueritte W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Brandy was very responsive. The house was lovely, comfortable, and inviting. We enjoyed our stay but were surprised to find the house is situated in a housing development with active construction being carried out between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm daily. Since we came for a quiet retreat, this was a bit disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Vacation

The house was just as described, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. It was the perfect location within an hour of downtown Savannah, Tybee Island, Hilton Head Island and Beaufort.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla D S.

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

Stay at Hardeville

Overall our whole trip was great, the kids and my dog had lots of fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Super nice great host

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
The house was consistent with the pictures presented in the advertisement. The check in process was easy, and the house was clean and tidy. The host seemed very nice, and she asked for suggestions on how to make the stay better. The area has a great dog park about 10 minutes from the house and there is an abundance of activities and site seeing opportunities within 40 minutes of the house from Hardeeville to Hilton Head. We enjoyed staying in South Carolina for a month during the winter. The weather was great! Unfortunately, there is a major construction project underway in the development with 28 lots under some stage of construction from lot leveling to home building. We were there a month, and the project was in full swing with four house frames in process. It was a bit noisy in the mornings, a few very brief electrical outages and we lost the internet for a couple of days. We adapted to the construction by doing our sightseeing on weekdays during the day.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michelle G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

It
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddie G.

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

Fishing trip

Great location, all the boat ramps are 20-40 minutes away for inland fishing and only a couplebof miles to upper and lower river launches. The river was way up during our visit, so we only went inland fishing. We did checkout the ramps and Millstone landing is very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

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

Wonderful respite location

The house was very comfortable and very well maintained. The neighborhood is very quiet. WiFi worked perfectly. Brandt was awesome. Text messages were answered within an hour in almost every instance. Communication was fantastic. I would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel W.

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

Home away from home

It was so wonderful, more than we could have asked for. Easy to.get too. Relaxing nd enjoyable for the time we spent there, we were on the move a lot. Like my title says it was truly a home away from home. We never had any problems, never needed to contact any one, we had everything we needed and than some. We really enjoyed the house, it was perfect.
This was our friendly owl that usually visited the tree out back everyday.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky N.

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

Glamping

Beautiful location at the end of a street surrounded by woods. Very peaceful, close to savannah and hilton head.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

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

Birthday weekend

It was amazing birthday weekend Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Christmas Vacation

Family gathering for Christmas
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger F.

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

Family Vacation on the Savannah River

It was tough to leave! Beautiful home, beautiful property, short walk to an amazing spot on the Savannah River where my boys and I fished, while watching alligators swim by! Had some really nice family meals together in the large, open kitchen. Roughly 40 minutes to Hilton Head or Savannah, very centrally located, but in such a secluded peaceful area surrounded by trees on all sides. We loved the house, and the lovely story of the captain. We would definitely stay here again if ever in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAREN M.

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

Savannah trip

It was our first time visiting Savannah and surrounding areas. After a day exploring the city, it was very nice to come home to a peaceful home in the country. The property is very clean,furniture is comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

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

Great vacation place!!

The house was just what we wanted. We spent a few days in Savannah and Tybee Island so the location was perfect. The house was just as described and the neighborhood was nice and quiet. We took a walk to the river and just enjoyed nature. We had our fur baby with us and she loved the backyard. We would definitely stay again. Brandy was so easy to communicate with and was very helpful. Great stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stay

It's nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

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

Perfect escape!

Beautiful, peaceful place to stay. Very comfortable and clean. My 90 year old grandmother, mother and I all enjoyed our stay. We even got to see some deer and wild turkey wandering the backyard! Would definitely return. Brandy was quick to respond and super helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

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

Loved it!!

We had so much fun! The house was wonderful and private. We brought our dog and it was great for her too. We actually had a neighborhood dog come visit that was soo sweet. The kids enjoyed that dog too. The yard was big and the house is at the end of a road so I didn’t have to worry about vehicles driving by. The house is centrally located to so many different places! We spent our trip in Savannah both days but I wish we would have had more time to go other places. We would love to go back and stay! And there are books galore! So many neat books!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dena S.

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

Great place

It was great. Has a manly atmosphere, but it was good. Reminded me of my grandfather. Only recommendation I have is the threshold in front of the the far right bedroom has the carpet tacks coming through & my SIL caught his foot on it. But other than than that, it was great. thanks for sharing what I assume is your Dad's place.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim C.

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

Rincon Visit

The site listed this #1 place for Rincon Georgia 7 miles away. Its really 36 min drive from Rincon but worth the drive if you love peace and quite in the woods. We enjoyed our stay. Very beautiful neighborhood with big 1 acre lot. Great for playing catch with the kids. Bluffton is 30 + min drive away. Mattress in masterbed was very comfortable. Furniture very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Brandy Culp

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The Captain’s Retreat was the home of Captain Herb and River Dog, who are now hunting and fishing in heaven together. Professional fisherman and boat captain, Captain Herb followed his catch around the world for over twenty five years. During this time, he called the American Virgin Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, Uruguay, Hawaii, Samoa, New Zealand and Tonga his home waters.

No matter how far he traveled or how beautiful his port of call, the Carolina Lowcountry was his home. In 2005, Captain Herb made Purrysburg, SC—on the Savannah River outside of the Bluffton area—his new fishing and hunting grounds. For the last nine years, he was the Wilson Landing Marina Captain at Palmetto Bluff, on the scenic May River. He cherished his time on the Grace and all of the people that he met as its captain—fellow colleagues, residents, and visitors from all over the world. Known for his salty charisma and truly genuine demeanor, he adored sharing his knowledge of local history and ecology during boat tours and private fishing charters.

Captain Herb loved his home for its serenity and proximity to hunting and fishing spots. He was always in the woods or on the water. As his only daughter, the Purrysburg house has become my special place for retreat and memory. I am now sharing our home with you while I am away.

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