Ebb Tide Beach Cottage on Harbor Island: Ocean Views, Resort Pool, and Family Fun!

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A wooden swing chair on a covered porch with a white railing, overlooking a residential area with houses and palm trees.
A spacious living room with a large gray sofa, two ceiling fans, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with a wooden table and benches, large windows with blinds, and a view of a natural landscape.
A coastal residential area with houses, a road, and a beach in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Saint Helena Island, SC
  • Place, beach near Beachwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Street
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Bed

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

King Master

1 King Bed

Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Second level King Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Master bath

Shower only

Master bath

Shower only

Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Harbor Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Beachwalk, a neighbourhood in Harbor Island. Penn Center and York W. Bailey Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hunting Island Lighthouse and Chapel of Ease. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Saint Helena Island, SC

What's nearby

  • beach near Beachwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bay Street - 25 min drive - 33.0 km
  • University of South Carolina-Beaufort - 25 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort - 30 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island - 32 min drive - 43.2 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bonitos Boathouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beedos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Johnson Creek Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boondocks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ebb Tide Beach Cottage on Harbor Island: Ocean Views, Resort Pool, and Family Fun! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Ebb Tide Beach Cottage on Harbor Island: Ocean Views, Resort Pool, and Family Fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ebb Tide Beach Cottage on Harbor Island: Ocean Views, Resort Pool, and Family Fun!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ebb Tide Beach Cottage on Harbor Island: Ocean Views, Resort Pool, and Family Fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ebb Tide Beach Cottage on Harbor Island: Ocean Views, Resort Pool, and Family Fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ebb Tide Beach Cottage on Harbor Island: Ocean Views, Resort Pool, and Family Fun! located?

Located in Beachwalk, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Butchers Island and within 6 miles (10 km) of Hunting Island Lighthouse and Hunting Island. Horse Island and Fripp Island Beach are also within 9 miles (15 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. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to gather with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place for a family looking for a little quiet time at the beach. I will be returning this fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad the home provided the peaceful beach getaway your family was looking for. Thank you again for staying with us and for choosing iTrip SC Sea Islands as your professional property management team. We look forward to welcoming you back this fall!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year in a row staying here with our family. We absolutely love this house and have made great memories here. The house is perfectly located near the beach access and also accommodates us perfectly. Hoping to continue to book here in the future!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was well equipped with great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
Thank you for choosing iTrip SC Sea Islands as your professional property management team.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful location

Great safe quiet neighborhood, great location of the house, steps to the beach, ocean view! Stayed there for the second time! Clean, comfortable, enjoyable all around!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and views! Perfect for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Place

House was comfortable, clean, great location and everything anyone could need in house and kitchen. A great Place!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Kevin, thank you for staying with us on Harbor Island beach! It was a pleasure to host you and your family. -iTrip Vacations SC Sea Islands
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Best location

The property is very welcoming to a family- has lots of spaces for people to gather and feel comfortable. Beach views are wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2025
It was a pleasure hosting you! Thank you for choosing iTrip SC Sea Islands as your professional property management team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay

We absolutely loved our stay this year. This is our second family vacation on the island and this was by far the better location. The house was perfect for us! Only downside was no access to a golf cart but that wasn’t the end of the world! Will definitely try booking again in the future!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
It was a pleasure hosting you! Thank you for choosing iTrip SC Sea Islands as your professional property management team.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Stay

This house was perfect for our large family to come and spend the week together! It was beautiful and the beds were so comfy! The view was amazing and we loved the little round table in what we called the “game room.” The outdoor water hose busted during our stay and the host was quick to replace with a new one. This was our first time staying at Harbor Island, but definitely won’t be our last!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good home

Good house... Very clean. Convenient to beach. Nice swing on front porch. Enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2023
Emily, it was a pleasure hosting you and your family on Harbor Island. Thank you for choosing iTrip Vacations SC Sea Islands!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation July 2023

We enjoyed our stay at 2 Ebb Tide on Harbor Island. Located across the street from the beach we enjoyed wonderful views. The evening breeze was nice has we had our dinners outside as the sun went down. We used the pass to Hunting Island and appreciated that opportunity. The management team was very responsive to questions before and during our visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Phyllis, it was a pleasure hosting you and your family this summer. Thank you for choosing iTrip Vacations SC Sea Islands!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect family vacation spot!

Spent a week with the family at this beautiful home with everything you need, and plenty of room to spread out. Perfect place for a family vacation! Quick 2 minute walk to a quiet uncrowded beach. Fishing was great, and the community pool was a bonus. Kids loved digging up crabs in the tide pools. Spent most evenings swinging on the porch and watching the stars! Best vacation ever! We will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
It was a pleasure hosting you and your family for your beach vacation on Harbor Island! Thank you for choosing iTrip Vacations SC Sea Islands as your host.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

parking

Beware of the parking rules before booking
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us on Harbor Island. Our goal is to provide a 5 star experience for every stay. The only issue mentioned is regarding parking rules. Our listing clearly states that 1 parking pass is included in the rental price and that additional passes are available for purchase. Parking fees are established by and remitted to the HOA.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing vacation May, 2023

We really enjoyed staying at this house. It was very clean and well kept. The swing was really nice. The property manager (Barry) was very helpful and always available via phone. It is just a short walk to the beach and the beach wasn't crowded at all, some days it was almost like having you're own private beach. The only negatives things that I could say is that it didn't come with the use of a golf cart and as a guest I wasn't comfortable with the "Ring" cameras on the outside, although if I was the owner I would want them. All in all we really enjoyed staying at this rental house and I would highly recommend it. We plan to stay there again next year. Can't wait!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying with us at Ebb Tide beach cottage! We appreciate your feedback. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. - iTrip Vacations SC Sea Islands
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Overall Positive Experience

We had a great week at Harbor Island, with a few small constructive criticisms: additional communication in advance regarding rules of the house, etc. would have been welcome (details were available in the binder on the counter that were not communicated in advance), strongly recommend the cleaning crew turn the air on in certain spaces to ensure a comfortable arrival/first night, and also to inform customers in advance if certain AC units are not functioning (the Florida room was unavailable during our stay due to the AC not working, and this space was one of the reasons I booked this home). Location was great, would definitely inform that beach chairs, etc. are available for use so that people know they don't have to bring their own, and updated pictures would be good since we didn't realize another home has been built immediately behind the property ( not reflected in current images). Property management company was helpful and very responsive during our stay, which was much appreciated! One star removed for the AC in the florida room not working and nothing done to remedy during our stay, or to discount the total billing to reflect this.
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