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A two-story house with a front porch, a staircase, and a covered porch area.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a window with blinds and a door leading to another room.
A bathroom with a vanity, a mirror with lights, a potted plant, a stool, and a window with a floral curtain.
A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a chair, and a small table.
A bathroom with a toilet, a shower with a glass door, and a decorative wall piece above the toilet.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Cypress Wetlands
Sleeps 10•3 bedrooms•6 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Port Royal, SC
  • Place, Lowcountry Estuarium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cypress Wetlands
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Sands
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Close to P.I. Marine Corp Base! Fire pit! Game Room! Family friendly!

Proud Mary"s is located on a quite street in the charming seaside town of Port Royal.

Experience the best of low country living while staying in this spacious family home built in 1957 The Proud Mary has 2 living room areas this makes it easy to find a private space!

Enjoy preparing your own southern cuisine in the large well stocked kitchen or take a lovely stroll to one of the neighborhood restaurants .Enjoy your stay by walking or biking the beautiful trails of Port Royal, you are just a short bike ride to Sands beach , Port Royal has beautiful walking trails and lovely shops and is just a 2 miles to Parris Island Marine Station and just a short distance to Historic Downtown Beaufort.

Enjoy a peaceful nights sleep in #1) " Sweet Dreams" the master room with comfortable king size bed , this room has a full bathroom attached,#2) "The Secret Garden Room" has two twin beds and opens out to a small quite porch which leads to a wonderful outdoor space complete with B.B.Q , picnic table, fire pit , chairs, this area is perfect for s"mores and evening relaxation. Bedroom #3) "Ships Ahoy" this spacious room has a full size and a and a very comfortable queen size bed. If you are still in need of extra sleeping areas both of our sofas fold out into queen size beds. , free Wi-Fi

Ya'll come stay at The Proud Mary if extra space is needed ask about The Nest a charming efficiency apartment just upstairs is available to rent on VRBO #1047377 located above The Proud Mary !

Thank you , Phoebe Mills

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please just leave the sheets on the beds and pull back covers of used beds .
Trash cans are located on the fence side of the house please make sure all trash is out .
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please do not park on the front lawn
Please limit the number of cars to 4
Please note that owners can not responsible for cancellations due to natural disasters such as hurricanes or pandemics.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 875038vb
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 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

Port Royal

Located in Port Royal, this holiday home is by the sea. St. Helena's Episcopal Church and Beaufort National Cemetery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cypress Wetlands and The Sands. Travelling with kids? Consider 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 cave exploring and hiking nearby.
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Port Royal, SC

What's nearby

  • Lowcountry Estuarium - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cypress Wetlands - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Sands - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Port Royal Farmers Market - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Port Royal Skateboard Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brig & Brew - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fishcamp On 11th Street - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to P.I. Marine Corp Base! Fire pit! Game Room! Family friendly! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Close to P.I. Marine Corp Base! Fire pit! Game Room! Family friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Close to P.I. Marine Corp Base! Fire pit! Game Room! Family friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to P.I. Marine Corp Base! Fire pit! Game Room! Family friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Close to P.I. Marine Corp Base! Fire pit! Game Room! Family friendly! located?

This family-friendly Port Royal holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lowcountry Estuarium and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. The Sands and Port Royal Farmers Market are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 171 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was lovely and had everything we needed! I would stay here again in a heartbeat! Heads up if you haven't visited the area. the beach down the street has oyster shells so wear shoes in the water to avoid cutting your feet!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We rented both parts of this house for our son's graduation from Marine Corps boot camp and absolutely loved being so close to the base (MCRD Parris Island). We were very comfortable with all of my large family in the house, and everything worked well. Although communications beforehand were sluggish and attention to detail for some of our questions was lacking, we met the owner before we left on the last day and had some nice conversation before we checked out. We would recommend this to any boot camp graduation families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zak F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Home is in a perfect location to the main roads and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
Thank you so much for the nice review
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nicole F.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The owners refused to reimburse me for my clothes being damaged using their washer and dryer. I even saw the same black markings on their sheets in the master bedroom. They finally just ignored me all together. The house is also shared! That is not clear when you are booking. The basement is disgusting and not safe for children. It also smells like mold. The house itself was old, not clean and it well kept. They waited till the day we checked out to mow the yard. Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Location
This property is older but maintained. There's lots of room for everyone to spread out and not be crowded. Kids also enjoyed hanging out in the basement. Beds were plentiful and comfy. Neighborhood is quiet and we were able to walk to a couple of restaurants and an ice cream shop. There were 2 play grounds a few blocks away for the little kids, and the wildlife sanctuary boardwalk. This location is close to PI for graduation and family day. We were able to walk portions of the Spanish Moss Trail and the boardwalk alongside the bay. This was a pleasant stay for our group of 9.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2026
Thank you for taking the time to give The Proud Mary such a nice review. So happy that your family enjoyed their visit
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room for all of our adult kids/family members to stay! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
Thank you for the nice review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dianna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An exceptional rental for the price. We have a very large family, and there was plenty of room for the 9 of us (all adults). The fire pit was a big drawing card as was the close proximity to Parris Island. Local restaurants and stores were also nearby. We loved it. To us, if felt like the homes in Ocean City, NJ in past years. It's not new, but the property, number of beds and bedrooms, and the proximity to everything we wanted was awesome. There is a huge game room in the basement as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us a nice review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very comfortable home with plenty of space. It's close to Parris Island so great location for the families coming for graduation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
Thank you so much for the nice review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikki G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elaine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The house was efficient for a large family. We had to buy toilet paper, paper towels and hand soap. The furniture is old and the couch needs to be replaced. Screen door hardware on the side of the house was broken off. Dirty towels in the washer unwashed. The hot water and A/C worked great. If the small things were fixed it would make it a good vacation rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of The Proud Mary. We do provide toilet paper and paper towels to get you started however you do need to provide your own when the courtesy supply runs out. Yes, the heating and air do a great job, thank you for noting that. I do hope you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is phenomenal. The house was perfect for a large Thanksgiving feast. The beds were super comfortable. No complaints at all!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2026
That's wonderful
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Proud Mary was more than we expected! Excellent location and walking distance to great restaurants. Howard and Phoebe are outstanding hosts! We would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and was the perfect place for my family to stay while we attended activities at P.I. for my sons graduation. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive to things ( not issues) just me lacking to locate certain things.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2026
So glad
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The very friendly and flexible host with the opening hours and departure times, the town of the house is perfect for families who have children in Parris Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joshua D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very close to base. Nice neighborhood area. Was really pretty relaxing. We were here for my sons military graduation and was ver easy to get to from house. Lots of stuff to walk to from house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time with a comfortable stay Charming home with interesting history and very close to everything we needed. Accommodating and easy to reach house owner. Thank you for a pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

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

USMC graduation perfect stay

Perfect location for USMC graduation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2026
Thank you for your response
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nuala P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house and property. Great communication with host. Will be coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lori S.

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

Cute House

Cute house big enough to fit my family comfortably. Very quiet neighborhood. Easy access to Parris Island if you are coming in for graduation or any other reason to go there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2026
Thank you so much for choosing The Proud Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

wonderful place

The place was great! It is in an ideal location. The hosts were wonderful...
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2024
Amy, thank you so much for taking the time to review The Proud Mary, so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Graduation

Met family here for a Marine boot camp graduation. Great property, and a nice town. Lots to do within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

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

Close to Marine Base

Perfect location for graduating Marines.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

MCRD Graduation Trip

We had a wonderful stay at the property. The house was perfect for a large family--plenty of room to spread out. The neighborhood was quiet and safe + close to several good restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Phoebe Mills

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HI! I am Phoebe Mills ,this is a family home built in 1957 that my husband and I take loving care care of this house, however I do want guests to realize it's not a new house and therefore has the character of an older home, it's clean and comfortable. I love decorating and entertaining so this is right up my alley. I am a retired massage therapist and mother . I am available by phone to answer any questions you might have . 843 263 2859 our intention is to create a home away from home for you and your family.

Why they chose this property

This home has a beautiful lay out for a large family , lots of rooms a laundry room , a room to relax right off the kitchen , a nice sit down dining area the living room and den area join so that you can entertain while others are watching t.v. and still be together. The master bedroom is so comfortable , you may want to sleep in but their are to many wonderful things to do in Port Royal you will want to get out and enjoy! Proud Mary is a relaxed family home built in 1957

What makes this property unique

We have a vrbo upstairs apartment that accommodates 2 "The Nest" if you should need it for over flow see #1047377 Also the house has a large basement game room !! Safe quite neighborhood.

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