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Private Island - Soulfully Peaceful Access to Nature & Wildlife Watching

Private Island - Soulfully Peaceful Access to Nature & Wildlife Watching

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Relax with great views over the salt marsh!
Our very comfortable porch with expansive marsh and water views!
Sunset at the Devil's Elbow Cottage.
Million dollar view from the master bedroom!
The living room is open to the kitchen. Large screen TV with DirecTV

Overview of Private Island - Soulfully Peaceful Access to Nature & Wildlife Watching

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Bluffton, SC
  • Popular LocationColleton River Plantation Golf Club10 min drive
  • Popular LocationTanger Outlet Center16 min drive
  • Popular LocationTanger Outlets Hilton Head16 min drive
  • AirportSavannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Private Island - Soulfully Peaceful Access to Nature & Wildlife Watching

Located on a private island within the gates of the Colleton River Club*, this cottage sits on one of the prettiest, most unique sites in the Hilton Head area. The 'Devil's Elbow Cottage' is nestled among ancient Live Oak trees overlooking the marshes and waters of the Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge.
Enjoy the best of both worlds. Experience the Lowcountry Bluffton / Hilton Head region of years past yet be a short drive from all of the shopping and amenities of one of the world's foremost resort areas.

This very comfortable cottage has high ceilings and large windows that create a light atmosphere and lets you enjoy this special setting. Built in 1992 and recently updated, this little house sits adjacent to the 'main' house. They are two of only three houses on the island.

Listen to the warblers in the oaks and the snapping shrimp in the marsh below as you doze off for your afternoon nap on the screened porch. Set the crab trap from the dock or cast a net for shrimp and enjoy the seafood bounty of the Lowcountry. Sight fish for Redfish from a kayak on the flats of the adjacent islands. See hhionthefly on youtube for fishing video filmed in our back yard!

If the natural world gets to be too much for you it is a ten minute drive to highway 278 and all of the shopping, dining, golf and beaches you could desire. Visit the galleries of Bluffton's old town. Take the beautiful drive to Charleston or spend a day in Savannah or Beaufort.

*Colleton River Club is a private community and the amenities are for the use of members and their guests only.

Keywords: waterfront, private, golf, tennis, dock, kayaking, boating, biking, nature walks

Property manager

Peter
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view
Low Country Cottage located within the gates of Colleton River Club
~ Tranquil Low Country Cottage ~Water Views ~Private Setting
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
9.8 out of 10, (72 reviews)
~ Tranquil Low Country Cottage ~Water Views ~Private Setting

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No more than six people allowed at the cottage without prior written permission from the owner.
Please do not walk on the marsh/water side of the main house.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Bluffton

Located in Bluffton, this cottage is on the waterfront. Coligny Theater and Arts Center of Coastal Carolina are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Coligny Plaza and Tanger Outlets Hilton Head. Hilton Head Zipline and Adventure Cove are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Bluffton, SC

What's nearby

  • Colleton River Plantation Golf Club - 10 min drive
  • Tanger Outlet Center - 16 min drive
  • Tanger Outlets Hilton Head - 16 min drive
  • May River Golf Club at Palmetto Bluff - 46 min drive
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 16 min drive
  • Hudson's Seafood House On The Docks - 27 min drive
  • Skull Creek Dockside - 25 min drive
  • Skull Creek Boathouse - 25 min drive
  • McDonald's - 16 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location
We had a fantastic stay at Peter's cottage. Beautiful location, quiet, secluded, and comfortable. It is away from everything and at the same time convenient to shopping, restaurants, and more. Would love to come back
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Cottage in a beautiful setti g
This cottage was perfect. Clean, fresh, wonderful space plan and interior. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cottage. The Host was always responsive and a very nice person. Absolutely recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMY H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Haven
This beautiful house was perfect to escape and unwind. The house was nestled in the woods with breathtaking views. Peter and his family were so very pleasant to deal with and very accommodating. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great low country cabin
We really enjoyed our stay - beautiful house right on the water. Exactly as advertised. Nicely secluded but close to many things to do in Bluffton. Easy to communicate with the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, serene, natural setting
This VRBO is exactly as advertised. The home is lovely and set-up perfectly for a family, couples, or small group of friends. The location within Bluffton is great - everything is accessible, and Hilton Head Island isn't far either. The best thing about this rental is the setting - you're in the marsh, near a river, and birds and other wildlife abound. My kids and I loved every minute of this vacation and 100% will rent this place again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Peter

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Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

You will not be bothered by noisy landscaping equipment. We try to do all of our mowing and blowing while guests are away.

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Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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