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Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Hardeeville, SC
  • Place, Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Forsyth Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, River Street
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Hardeeville

At this holiday home, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Savannah National Wildlife Refuge and 6.8 km (4.2 mi) from Hardeeville Community Library. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a patio and a Smart TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .In proximity to this Hardeeville holiday home you'll find Savannah River.
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What's nearby

  • Savannah National Wildlife Refuge - 7 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Savannah Convention Center - 32 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 34 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Forsyth Park - 35 min drive - 43.1 km
  • River Street - 35 min drive - 42.7 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 32 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greenside Bar & Grille - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Enmarket Convience Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Enmarket - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA

The Captain’s Retreat is a perfect spot for nature and water lovers. Relax at this peaceful place surrounded by conservation-protected woodlands and swamp. Well located to explore nearby attractions but experience serenity and quiet in the Carolina Lowcountry (19 mi to Bluffton, SC; 26 mi to Hilton Head; 21 mi to Savannah, GA).

Pet and family friendly. Three-bedroom, two full baths with a recently renovated master bath and walk-in shower. Spacious private backyard. Strong wifi and cable TV by firestick. Washer and dryer are in the utility room. Baby and beach gear available for rent upon request.

Kayaks, canoes, and boats are welcome and enjoy the nearby Savannah River, May River, or Calibogue Sound. The Captain’s Retreat is located in Purrysburg near the Savannah River with two boat ramps within approximately a mile—Beck’s Ferry and Mill Stone Landing. There is a place to launch a canoe or kayak in the Savannah River within short walking distance. The Savannah National Wildlife Refuge with hiking and walking trails are nearby (Argyle Island; Kingfisher Loop and Tupelo Trail approximately 10-12 miles away).

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Best Western Plus Hardeeville Inn & Suites
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  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 1,001 reviews
The price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please contact me if you have me if you have more than one pet. I will possibly wave the exception for an additional $75 fee per furry friend.

Please do not leave dirty dishes in the sink; place any remaining dishes in the washer before you leave

No eating in the bedrooms; common areas only.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Doggie door; no fencing; no pets on furniture

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA?

No, Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and great place to stay for local pickleball tournament
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay overall, loved the location and the wooded area. The interior of the house is very nice and roomy. Nice to have a washer and dryer. Beds were comfy, could use new pillows in the two smaller rooms. Master suite was great, shower was lovely. Heard so many different birds! Easy drive to the river area, close enough to walk also. Close to many beaches which we were interested in. Not many places to eat nearby, we really wanted to try the Chicken place but sadly it is permanently closed. Its unfortunate that the area is home to a new housing district. I'd stay again, but once it's fully developed it will likely loose some of the 'wilderness feel'.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house and very clean and comfortable. Everything was there for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE M., Toms River, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Brandy was very easy to communicate with, responded quickly. The house was great for us. It is clean, comfortable and welcoming. We had everything we needed in the kitchen, even a slow cooker, which was a plus. It was so nice to sit outside on the patio, surrounded by trees. The neighborhood is currently undergoing a change, houses are being built nearby. It did not disrupt us as we were normally out during the day and they’re not there on the evenings or weekends. The welcome book tells you about her dad, the house’s original owner. It was nice to know a little bit about him and see his touches. The only change-I would like to have access to the closet in the main bedroom. It is definitely not a dealbreaker. I hope to have the opportunity to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was consistent with the pictures presented in the advertisement. The check in process was easy, and the house was clean and tidy. The host seemed very nice, and she asked for suggestions on how to make the stay better. The area has a great dog park about 10 minutes from the house and there is an abundance of activities and site seeing opportunities within 40 minutes of the house from Hardeeville to Hilton Head. We enjoyed staying in South Carolina for a month during the winter. The weather was great! Unfortunately, there is a major construction project underway in the development with 28 lots under some stage of construction from lot leveling to home building. We were there a month, and the project was in full swing with four house frames in process. It was a bit noisy in the mornings, a few very brief electrical outages and we lost the internet for a couple of days. We adapted to the construction by doing our sightseeing on weekdays during the day.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Margueritte W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brandy was very responsive. The house was lovely, comfortable, and inviting. We enjoyed our stay but were surprised to find the house is situated in a housing development with active construction being carried out between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm daily. Since we came for a quiet retreat, this was a bit disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, clean, and comfortable! We really enjoyed our stay. Go to the river described in their welcome booklet and you will see aligators!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful respite location

The house was very comfortable and very well maintained. The neighborhood is very quiet. WiFi worked perfectly. Brandt was awesome. Text messages were answered within an hour in almost every instance. Communication was fantastic. I would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!!

We had so much fun! The house was wonderful and private. We brought our dog and it was great for her too. We actually had a neighborhood dog come visit that was soo sweet. The kids enjoyed that dog too. The yard was big and the house is at the end of a road so I didn’t have to worry about vehicles driving by. The house is centrally located to so many different places! We spent our trip in Savannah both days but I wish we would have had more time to go other places. We would love to go back and stay! And there are books galore! So many neat books!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation on the Savannah River

It was tough to leave! Beautiful home, beautiful property, short walk to an amazing spot on the Savannah River where my boys and I fished, while watching alligators swim by! Had some really nice family meals together in the large, open kitchen. Roughly 40 minutes to Hilton Head or Savannah, very centrally located, but in such a secluded peaceful area surrounded by trees on all sides. We loved the house, and the lovely story of the captain. We would definitely stay here again if ever in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel W., South Beloit,Illinois United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

It was so wonderful, more than we could have asked for. Easy to.get too. Relaxing nd enjoyable for the time we spent there, we were on the move a lot. Like my title says it was truly a home away from home. We never had any problems, never needed to contact any one, we had everything we needed and than some. We really enjoyed the house, it was perfect.
This was our friendly owl that usually visited the tree out back everyday.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

The house was just as described, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. It was the perfect location within an hour of downtown Savannah, Tybee Island, Hilton Head Island and Beaufort.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle G.

Nice place

It
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

Great location, all the boat ramps are 20-40 minutes away for inland fishing and only a couplebof miles to upper and lower river launches. The river was way up during our visit, so we only went inland fishing. We did checkout the ramps and Millstone landing is very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

It was great. Has a manly atmosphere, but it was good. Reminded me of my grandfather. Only recommendation I have is the threshold in front of the the far right bedroom has the carpet tacks coming through & my SIL caught his foot on it. But other than than that, it was great. thanks for sharing what I assume is your Dad's place.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation place!!

The house was just what we wanted. We spent a few days in Savannah and Tybee Island so the location was perfect. The house was just as described and the neighborhood was nice and quiet. We took a walk to the river and just enjoyed nature. We had our fur baby with us and she loved the backyard. We would definitely stay again. Brandy was so easy to communicate with and was very helpful. Great stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super nice great host

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter get away

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Vacation

Family gathering for Christmas
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rincon Visit

The site listed this #1 place for Rincon Georgia 7 miles away. Its really 36 min drive from Rincon but worth the drive if you love peace and quite in the woods. We enjoyed our stay. Very beautiful neighborhood with big 1 acre lot. Great for playing catch with the kids. Bluffton is 30 + min drive away. Mattress in masterbed was very comfortable. Furniture very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect escape!

Beautiful, peaceful place to stay. Very comfortable and clean. My 90 year old grandmother, mother and I all enjoyed our stay. We even got to see some deer and wild turkey wandering the backyard! Would definitely return. Brandy was quick to respond and super helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN M., FRUITHURST

Liked: Cleanliness

Savannah trip

It was our first time visiting Savannah and surrounding areas. After a day exploring the city, it was very nice to come home to a peaceful home in the country. The property is very clean,furniture is comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024