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Rural cottage central to Beaufort, Hilton Head. Bring Fido, binoculars, friends!

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A table with two ceramic mugs and a small blue bowl on a glass table.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window.
A large white house with green shutters, surrounded by lush greenery and a prominent tree with Spanish moss.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ridgeland, SC
  • Place, Ralph Tuten Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Ridgeland Town Hall
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Heron Nature Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Rural cottage central to Beaufort, Hilton Head. Bring Fido, binoculars, friends!

Attending Parris Island graduation? Looking for a home base for your Lowcountry getaway? Want to bring Fido along?

Explore one of the most beautiful areas in South Carolina from pet-friendly, accessible Broadview Cottage.

Great central location for exploring or birding the SC Lowcountry: easy access to National Wildlife Refuges, ACE Basin, and golf courses; approximately 30-45 minutes from Bluffton, Hilton Head, Beaufort, and Parris Island; 50 minutes from Savannah, just a hop-and-skip from I-95.

Broadview Cottage nestles in a unique community just 5 miles off I-95 (SC exit 28, Coosawhatchie). Palm Key is a quiet, casual gathering of cottages which invites the visitor to enjoy the lovely peace of the woods, pond, and Broad River marshes. Our cottage offers visitors the opportunity to escape into nature, to leave the bustling world behind--while being conveniently located for visits to nearby Parris Island, beaches, golf courses, and shopping in Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Savannah.

Entertainment nearby or on site:
* Take day trips to nearby travel destinations: Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head, Hunting Island, Parris Island, the Penn Center, Savannah, and more (you’ll find brochures at the cottage, or, on I-95, stop at the SC Welcome Center or Exit 33’s Frampton Visitor’s Center for information)
* Golf at Hilton Head and other courses
* Bring your kayaks to enjoy the nearby Broad River or any of the other nearby salt creeks and black water rivers.
*Bring your bikes; the neighborhood is bike-and-kid friendly.
*Visit the “trestle road,” a former railroad bed (now just gravel) that juts out across the marsh and ends at the Broad River
* Bring your fishing pole! Fish in the pond or at the nearby trestle pier.
* Wander along the marsh and in Palm Key’s Mystical Park with oyster-shell labyrinth
* Bird along the marsh and nearby marsh islands—this area has around 250 species to be seen, depending on time of year—for example, painted buntings, pine warblers, wood storks, eagles, osprey, egrets, pelicans, and screech owls.
* Bring your camera and enjoy the outdoors.

Broadview Cottage was designed to encourage visitors to look out—a wide expanse of windows in each room gives onto marsh views, with live oaks covered in Spanish moss, to the sun rising over the Broad River, to wood storks soaring.

Our wide porch invites you to relax with a book in the swing or chat with friends over drinks. Inside, the open floor plan encourages conversation, relaxation, and visiting.

Cottage easily sleeps six . . .
* 2 bedrooms; each with one queen-sized bed
* Living room has a queen-sized sleeper sofa
* Twin-sized air mattress

Handi-capable
* Ramp to front door
* All on one level
* Walk-in shower with fold-down seat and grab-bars

Fully-stocked kitchen ready for real cooks to prepare real meals!

* full-sized stove
* full-sized refrigerator
* microwave
* dishwasher
* coffee maker and French press
* toaster
* crock pot
* regular and immersion blenders
* pots, cookie sheets, cake pans, roasting pans, casserole dishes, cutting boards, mixing bowls, etc.
* fully-stocked drawers with all the necessities and more for cooking a meal and washing up
* cookbooks
* pantry with spices and staples
* place settings for 10, glasses, wine glasses, etc.
* table linens—placemats, napkins

Comfy open living and dining areas
* dining table with pull-out leaves that comfortably seats six
* comfy little recliners and sofa
* bookcase with a selection of fiction and non-fiction
* ample reading lights
* wall of windows looking onto the Broad River marsh
* guitar
* antiques with family history
* ceiling fan
* carpet

2 Bedrooms with adjoining baths, and
* doors leading directly onto wide porch
* wall of windows looking onto the Broad River marsh
* one queen-sized bed
* night tables with reading lamps
* dresser and closet (hangers provided)
* sheets provided
* ceiling fan
* carpet

2 Baths
* one walk-in shower with fold-down seat and grab-bars
* one tub and shower combo
* lots of places to hang towels
* plenty of towels and washcloths
* an iron
* hair-dryer

Large Marsh-front Porch
* porch swing
* three ceiling fans
* delightful sunrise views of the Broad River marsh, which is just steps away from the cottage
* sweet little café table at which to share a sunrise cup of coffee

And more . . .
*broadband internet with wireless access in the cottage and on the porch
* laundry room with full-sized washer and dryer and clothesline
* smoke-free environment
* kid-friendly with plenty of board games and safe areas for bike riding (bring your own bikes)
* dog-friendly neighborhood
* quiet community away from the hustle and bustle of town: children can play outside, visitors can walk the roads or communal property
* stargazing is a delight, as there’s no light pollution at Palm Key. Roads are not lighted at night (bring a flashlight!)

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
The community is great for kids!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please make arrangements in advance. Fee applied.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Broadview Cottage is non-smoking inside and out.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please gather trash into the kitchen trash can. If you have stayed long enough to accumulate more than two trash bags, please drop off the bags at the local convenience center just down the road.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 558543vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ridgeland

Located in Knowles Island Plantation, a neighbourhood in Ridgeland, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Auldbrass and Old Sheldon Church Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Heron Nature Center and Ralph Tuten Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Ridgeland, SC

What's nearby

  • Ralph Tuten Park - 14 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Ridgeland Town Hall - 14 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Ridge Pointe Square - 14 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Blue Heron Nature Center - 14 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Carolina Cider Company - 15 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Yemassee Station - 23 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brays Island Plantation Grill - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural cottage central to Beaufort, Hilton Head. Bring Fido, binoculars, friends! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Rural cottage central to Beaufort, Hilton Head. Bring Fido, binoculars, friends!?

As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rural cottage central to Beaufort, Hilton Head. Bring Fido, binoculars, friends! on 18 Sept 2026 start from AU$898, 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 Rural cottage central to Beaufort, Hilton Head. Bring Fido, binoculars, friends!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rural cottage central to Beaufort, Hilton Head. Bring Fido, binoculars, friends!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural cottage central to Beaufort, Hilton Head. Bring Fido, binoculars, friends!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rural cottage central to Beaufort, Hilton Head. Bring Fido, binoculars, friends! located?

Located in Knowles Island Plantation, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Ralph Tuten Park, Blue Heron Nature Center and Gopher Tortoise Square. Harold Turpin Park and Morris Center For Lowcountry Heritage are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by April Childress

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April and Jody are retired educators and nature-lovers, pet-lovers, kayakers, travelers, birders, caregivers, husband and wife. In the mountains where we live full time, we enjoy music, art classes, and living in the woods. Our cat Jasper, whom we found on a rainy, cold day at a boat landing in the Lowcountry, loves traveling and road trips. He often visits Broadview with us. Keeper, our dog, found us. She loves woods and nose walks at home, but at Broadview, she adores the marsh and the pluff mud (and gets a bath every day as a result!)

We first came to Palm Key in 2004 to teach a workshop for Jasper County middle school teachers that was being held on site--and before we left that weekend, we knew we had to come back! We fell in love with the Lowcountry, the marsh, and this community, which was founded to offer folks the opportunity to breathe fresh air, explore nature, create, learn, teach, and grow. Palm Key began to be a regular getaway for us, and we began learn about Lowcountry marshes, blackwater swamps, and the rich history of the area. We’ve been charmed by the people we’ve met, the little towns we’ve visited, and the connections to the past, back to the early 1700's in some places. The more we learned and saw, the more we wanted to explore and know!

Why they chose this property

Then, in 2012, we had the opportunity to purchase our cottage and make ourselves and our families a second home here. Its location is delightful--we named the cottage Broadview because it overlooks the marshes of the Broad River, and the view itself is wide and open from our porch. We can sit in the swing with a cup of coffee and just enjoy the view. While the house is modest in size and outward appearance, it lent itself to making a comfortable home for us and our extended family. We've nested in it with family antiques and neat finds from local shops that reflect our interests.

We appreciate the open floor plan and the fact that the house is handicap-able and all on one level. That way we can enjoy it for many years to come. And we can see the marsh from everywhere in the house--we have views of the Broad River from our kitchen, dining area, living area, bedrooms, and porch.

And we're happy we can share it with visitors returning to visit old stomping grounds, celebrating Parris Island graduations, or exploring the Lowcountry for the very first time.

What makes this property unique

The neighborhood is quiet, and welcoming, and lovely--folks here are used to seeing visitors and making them feel at home. Pets on leashes are welcomed by all. We enjoy the fact that there's no light pollution, so we see constellations and moonrises over the marsh. For a special experience, go down to the local pier under the moonlight and enjoy the blanket of stars as the Broad River ebbs or flows beneath you.

It makes us happy to share our cottage. We've furnished it in an authentic way--it's not 'beachy-themed,' or 'vacation-property' feeling. It's got enough reading lights to see by, and really comfortable chairs that are a dream to sit in and pretty to look at. You can put your feet up and stay a while!

We’ve hosted bridge-players, birders, families who are celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or graduation at Parris Island, honeymooners, caregivers, kayakers, veterans, all sorts of folks with all sorts of interests.

Here’s hoping that you can find what you’re looking for in your visit with us at Broadview Cottage, whether it be peace and quiet or a jumping-off place for lots of exploration.

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