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Historic Bonny Cottage in downtown Beaufort SC

Cottage in Beaufort with kitchen and balcony

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TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
Dining
Marina
Nestled in the historic district of Beaufort, South Carolina, Bonny Cottage offers a charming retreat one block from the Beaufort River. With lovely views all around and a pleasant patio for coffee or wine and cheese, this cottage is sure to lift your spirits.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 293 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Bonny Cottage in downtown Beaufort SC

Bonny Cottage is located on the property of Ellen and Mike Tomy, one block from the Beaufort River, in the beautiful historic district of Beaufort, South Carolina. It was built in the late 1800s after the recent "unpleasantness". This cottage is so cheerful and has such a sweet spirit, a bad mood will disappear very quickly. Lovely views are all around.
Bonny Cottage has one bedroom with a comfy queen bed and a large bathroom with a shower, a full kitchen and laundry room. It stands alone and has a pleasant patio outside for early morning coffee and late afternoon wine and cheese. Children under 12 are not allowed. Check-in is at 4:00 pm, Check-out is at 10:00 am.
***(In these precarious times, we suggest guests purchase travelers insurance.)(Note: The living room furniture is antique and moderately comfortable.)

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Guests can’t book 2 different listings at the same time and get a full refund on both
An additional cleaning and maintenance mid-month is required for guests staying a month. An extra charge of $50 will apply.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic Bonny In Beaufort Sc
Historic Bonny Cottage in Downtown Beaufort SC Cottage
Historic Bonny Cottage in Downtown Beaufort SC Beaufort
Historic Bonny Cottage in Downtown Beaufort SC Cottage Beaufort

About the neighborhood

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Beaufort, SC

What's nearby

  • Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bay Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of South Carolina-Beaufort - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Beaufort National Cemetery - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Spanish Moss Trail - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bricks On Boundary - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Herban Market and Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Maryland Fried Chicken - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Bonny Cottage in downtown Beaufort SC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Bonny Cottage in downtown Beaufort SC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Bonny Cottage in downtown Beaufort SC?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Historic Bonny Cottage in downtown Beaufort SC located?

Located in Historic District, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of St. Helena's Episcopal Church and Bay Street. Beaufort Museum and John Mark Verdier House are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Historic Bonny Cottage in downtown Beaufort SC Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Great location!

Beautiful property that is convenient to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie A.

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

Wonderful Cottage!

Hosts, cottage, and neighborhood wonderful - couldn't be any better. Stayed for 10 days and we hope to be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

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

Perfect place

The cottage was adorable. Beautifully decorated. Ellen has thought of everything. You will love it. Great location to downtown. We will be back when it gets cooler.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

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

Beautiful Cottage

This Cottage is the perfect location and has all of the comforts and amenities of home. Beautifully decorated and great communication with the owners. We loved it! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Y.

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

couldn't be better

We hated to leave. Great house, great location, great hosts. Hope we can get back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sweet cottage

Spotless, charming, great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAM S.

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

Perfect Peace

My Husband and I have stayed at this sweet little cottage more than once. Everything about it is perfect. It’s so charming! The attention to detail is fabulous. It’s so convenient to everything. We absolutely love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Bonney Cottage

Perfect location that is close to everything there is to see and do in Beaufort. Only a 20 minute drive to Hunting Island- A must see!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S., Greenville SC

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

Perfect Cottage in the Perfect Location!

We felt very much at home in this beautiful, magazine-worthy cottage. It is immaculate and the hosts have provided everything we needed or wanted. Easy walk to the waterfront, shops, and restaurants. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

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

Excellent Experience

Beautiful cottage, with great attention to detail.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Lovely Cottage!

This lovely cottage is in the perfect location. It's walkable to wonderful restaurants and shopping in downtown Beaufort. In addition to being a beautiful cottage, it was spotlessly clean. Our contact with the owners was limited, but they couldn't have been nicer or more accomodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

ronnie h., lake murray sc

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

Bonny Cotage

we enjoyed our host, stay, and Beaufort so much that we're considering starting our life together at the coast. just married.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Absolutely perfect place!

The cottage is stunning with paintings by the owner herself. It was like staying in a gallery. Every detail was accounted for and we have absolutely nothing to suggest for improvement. The location was fabulous, we walked everywhere. One of the highlights of our stay was just sitting down with Ellen and Mike and hearing their story. Thank you for such a perfect weekend. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property, so well restored with great charm combined with modern kitchen and large bath. Easy walking distance to everything in Beaufort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

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

Amazing Memorial Day Weekend!

Property was impeccable all around. Attractive, period decor, super clean. Every aspect thoughtfully appointed, down to shower head and toiletries. Loved the quaintness of neighborhood and deep historic character of area. Very pleasurable and memorable. We will absolutely return within the year. Looking forward to becoming further acquainted with hosts, who were kind, gracious, and flexible. Property should retain it's well deserved "10".
Marines in Parade Formation
Lowland fishing at sunset
Hunting Island Sunset
Looking for "tailing" Redfish
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred R.

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

Beauty comfortable cottage

We’ve stayed in the Bonny cottage many times and look forward to coming back. The hosts are warm and welcoming. You have everything you need to enjoy a relaxing, convenient time in Beaufort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

roe i.

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

Anniversary celebration

Ellen and Mike are so lovely and wonderful hosts, true southern hospitality. The cottage was adorable and in the historic district and close to restaurants and harbor. Ellen took care of every little detail in the cottage, it was perfect. Thank you Ellen and Mike for making us feel at home and we hope to make this maybe a yearly visit. We will definitely stay there again! Roe and Keith
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

One word...EXCEPTIONAL!

Our first time visiting Beaufort, SC, but not our last. Hosts were wonderful, including Chippy; accommodations superb; and location, location, location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

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

Lovely stay at Beaufort Bonny Cottage

Perfect quaint cottage with charming French inspired decor. Hosts were friendly and welcoming. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

perfection

We loved the cottage. Everything was beyond our expectations. Location close to all events. We will stay there again when going back to Beaufort.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

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

Nice cottage

This cottage was very well equipped and has a great location to all of things to do in Beaufort!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carey W.

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

Perfect Location

We stayed five nights at this lovely place. It is cozy and perfectly located to downtown. Super clean and we had everything we needed provided for us. Plenty of space for me and my wife. Downtown is really at most a five minute walk and the walk is rather nice. Definitely would stay here again. Oh. And just saying the people of this city are the nicest people on the planet ! Seriously!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

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

Loved it!

Cutest cottage! Great location. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles h.

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

great home

We love the location. We could walk to everything easier than driving.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Bonny Cottage

This was a wonderful place to stay while in Beaufort. You can easily walk to downtown and all of the restaurants. The cottage was immaculate and very well equipped. Definitely consider Bonny Cottage for your next trip to Beaufort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024