Welcome to 426 Meritta Ave
Welcoming front porch
Sit a spell and swing
Come on in!
Side entrance to screened porch
Screened side porch
The living room has a sofa and two directors chairs
and an abundance of natural light.
The dining room table can seat six people, using a table leaf.
The kitchen is stocked with most everything one might need for cooking and eating.
Coffee & tea station and a very quiet dishwasher
The kitchen can be accessed from the dining room and the family room.
The family room features six windows that allow plenty of natural light in.
The door leads to the back deck and yard. The laundry room is to the left of the door.
The TV is 62" and the Wi-Fi is fast. The door in the center leads to the main bedroom.
The Main bedroom features a king bed and en-suite bathroom with a walk-in closet.
and a smaller TV and a desk.
The main bathroom has a bathtub/shower combination and a full-length mirror.
The orange bedroom is across the living room from the Main bedroom and has a queen bed and large windows.
Orange bedroom with a queen bed and a closet.
Also on the other side of the living room, the blue bedroom has two double beds, large windows,
a small table, and an armoire for storing items and hanging clothes.
The hall bathroom also has a bathtub/shower combo.
Welcome to the back yard!
Perfect for relaxing in the cooler hours of the day.
Wildlife enjoying a snack
The front and back yards are fully fenced.
This little critter came by to say hello!
Enjoy coffee, sweet tea, or a cocktail on the back deck.
Enjoy the firepit.
Al fresco dining for six!
The locals
The Marina at Waterfront Park.
Boats and yachts, big and small.
Stroll along Waterfront Park and take in the beautiful views of the bay and the Marina.
A delightful discovery while walking around downtown Beaufort.
So many old graveyards and cemeteries to explore and ghost tours!
And beautiful churches
The Spanish Moss Trail is a 10-mile greenway for walking, running, biking, skating, fishing...
With spectacular water and marsh views.
Peaceful and serene
Lowcountry water and marsh views, coastal wildlife viewing, and historic points of interest as it meanders through Spanish moss-draped neighborhoods.
5,000 acres, 5 miles of beaches, saltwater lagoon, lighthouse, nature center, camping, picnicing, shelling...
Hunting Island Lighthouse
One of many beaches on Hunting Island
Sunset at Fish Camp on 11st St
Sunset view of downtown Beaufort from Lady's Island.
Lovely review from previous guests!
Original art for sale at Shellring Ale Works.
Seen at Old Bull Tavern

Bungalow by the Bay in Beautiful Beaufort SC - Beaufort

6 guests
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1571 Sqft
BungalowEntire place

Registration ID: 18242

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Hosted by Kelsey

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About this place

Walk to Historic Downtown Beaufort, Bike the Spanish Moss Trail, Short drive to Hunting Island, Port Royal, MCRD/Parris Island, and beaches.

Three bedroom, two bathroom bungalow, a 10-minute walk to Historic Downtown Beaufort and the Bay (Beaufort River), Waterfront Park, antebellum mansions, museums, cemeteries, churches, art galleries, ice cream shops, restaurants, bars, antiques, clothing shops, home decor stores, and beautiful Beaufort River views.

Nicely updated with mostly new furnishings, fresh paint, and Smart systems in place including Simplisafe security system, Ring doorbells, keyless-entry door locks, Honeywell thermostat and WiFi but no cable. Fully equipped kitchen, washer & dryer, living room with dining area to seat six, family room with Smart TV, main bedroom with Smart TV, attached bathroom and closet, two more bedrooms share a bathroom, carport, front porch, screened side porch, back deck, large back yard, fire pit, gas grill, fully fenced property.

Sleeping configuration

Main Bedroom

1 king bed

Orange Bedroom

1 queen bed

Blue Bedroom

1 double bed

What this place offers

59 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Fire Pit
Gas Grill
High Speed Internet
Laptop friendly workspace
Desk
Desk chair
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Nearby activities

19
Fishing Charters
Jet skiing
Deepsea fishing
Pier fishing
Golf
Tennis
Cycling
Swimming

Property Suitability

Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.

Child friendly

Children are welcome however the house has not been child-proofed and the front porch does not have railings and is 30" above the ground. You will need to watch your children at all times.

No events allowed

Smoking allowed

Smoking is allowed in the yards only. No smoking anything in the house or on the screened porch. Cigarette butts must be picked up and properly disposed of.

No Parking

There is enough room for three cars, maximum, in the carport and driveway, as long as you park the three cars back to back and close together. There is no street parking, per the City of Beaufort.

Meet the Host

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Kelsey

Owner

English
Happy, friendly, funny.
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
within an hour
Member Since
February 2022

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Location

10 minute walk to beautiful downtown Beaufort/Bay, close to Parris Island, Hunting Island and more.
City

Getting around

Beaufort Area Transit System, BATS, provides public transportation. Free shuttle covering the downtown area. You can rent bikes or a golf cart to explore Historic Downtown Beaufort, the Spanish Moss Trail and the Beaufort area. Unfortunately Uber and Lyft are not very reliable.

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Policies & Rules

Check-In
3PM
Flexible timing
Check-Out
11AM
Standard
Max Guests
6 People
Including infants
Min Age
21
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Pets • Parties

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