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

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Smart TV, books, offices
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
The Captain's Retreat, nestled in the serene Carolina Lowcountry, offers a tranquil escape for nature lovers. Surrounded by protected woodlands and swamp, this peaceful haven invites relaxation with spacious private backyards and modern comforts like strong WiFi and cable TV.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

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).

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • 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

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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

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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
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 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

About the neighborhood

Located in Hardeeville, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Argent Square Shopping Center and Hardeeville Farmers & Artists Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Savannah National Wildlife Refuge and Sergeant Jasper County Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • South Carolina Welcome Center - 16 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Hilton Head Island Welcome Center - 18 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Savannah Convention Center - 38 min drive - 39.5 km
  • River Street - 39 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 39 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Enmarket Convience Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Enmarket - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪APlus at Sunoco - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature lovers escape! Spacious home near Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is steps from Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hardeeville Community Library and Argent Square Shopping Center. Hardeeville City Hall and Richard Gray Baseball Complex are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Winter get away

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle G.

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

Nice place

It
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel W.

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

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

Roger F.

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

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

Eddie G.

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

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

Carla D S.

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

Stay at Hardeville

Overall our whole trip was great, the kids and my dog had lots of fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

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

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

Rebecca W.

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

Christmas Vacation

Family gathering for Christmas
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN M.

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

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

Diana M.

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

Birthday weekend

It was amazing birthday weekend Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

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

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

8/10 Good

Tim C.

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

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

Natalie S., Michigan

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

Enjoyable Stay!

We enjoyed our stay in Brandy's home! Our dogs had a great time running around the large yard all week! We didn't see a single critter other than a deer in the woods! The reference to gators and snakes applies to those who go to the river, which is not bordering the property. We were working remotely, and the wifi was excellent! Our cell service was spotty, but we just used wifi calling, and we had no issues. I love to cook, and I found the kitchen to be very well stocked with pots, pans, utensils, and bowls. The appliances are newer and are in great condition! Brandy and her property manager Tam are so kind, caring, and responsive. Brandy texted us to see if we needed anything, and Tam stopped by to check on us as well. This is a new rental, and Brandy is working hard to ensure that her guests have a positive experience. The home is very convenient to both Savannah and Hilton Head. It's a perfect home base for anyone wanting to visit those two areas. Thanks, Brandy and Tam!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

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

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

Dena S.

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

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

Peter H.

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

Super nice great host

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky N.

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

Glamping

Beautiful location at the end of a street surrounded by woods. Very peaceful, close to savannah and hilton head.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Stay

It's nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Excellent Experience

Very clean, easy to find, very spacious!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

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

Awesome Stay

We came to watch a Savannah Banana’s ball game for my fiancés birthday. The house was not too far for us from there. Very spacious and slept the 7 of us comfortably. We went to the beach our second day, again close enough for a great time. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tom W.

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

Our vacation stay

It was good, we enjoyed it, floor needed to be mopped, smelled like a dog, other than that it was very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

Great location...great house.

The house was great and we loved the quietness of the dead end street it was on. So quiet and serene. We sent messages to the owner and she answered back right away. She was extremely friendly and courteous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

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

Great!

Place and stay was great! Very quiet open space and great house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022