[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cara May Cottage Cottage in Beaufort ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99922800/99922769/22c5cfde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99922800/99922769/5d123bb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99922800/99922769/d9f6f10b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99922800/99922769/23f4d384.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99922800/99922769/1794b569.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In downtown Beaufort’s Historic District, Cara May cottage offers a charming retreat. Relax on the front porch after exploring shops and restaurants on Bay St, just 5 blocks away. Enjoy your morning coffee at the green breakfast nook with WiFi and smart tv nearby. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cara May Cottage Located in downtown Beaufort’s Historic District our Cara May cottage is charming and relaxing. Small house living in the northwest quadrant. Featuring one bedroom just big enough for the queen bed. On suite full bathroom. Kitchen with full refrigerator w freezer, two burner convection cooktop, small oven and microwave. Enjoy your morning coffee using the Keurig or French press and sit at the green breakfast nook while catching up on the morning news. WiFi and smart tv provided. Stackable washer dryer provided. Enjoy the front porch after a long day of exploring. We’re within walking distance (5 blocks to the bluff) to shops and restaurants on Bay St and a 25 minute drive to the beach at Hunting Island State park. Off street parking available for one vehicle off of the alley directly behind the cottage. On street parking for overflow parking is available one block away. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99960000/99956900/99956866/9358df70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Wren Guesthouse Historic District - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=99956866&PinnedHotelID=99956866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68050000/68049300/68049208/05a773a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Downtown waterfront Walking Distance to Everything! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.43651%2C-80.67643&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HWmDjrSTOK_ICQYhGtA4R_CKXz4=) Beaufort, SC #### What's nearby - University of South Carolina-Beaufort - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Beaufort National Cemetery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Bay Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Spanish Moss Trail - 4 min drive - 2.0 km #### Getting around - Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 92 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk - ‪Bricks On Boundary - ‬6 min walk - ‪Chocolate Tree - ‬10 min walk - ‪Herban Market and Cafe - ‬7 min walk - ‪Hearth Wood Fired Pizza - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cara May Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cara May Cottage ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cara May Cottage ? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cara May Cottage located? > Located in Historic District, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St. Helena's Episcopal Church, University of South Carolina-Beaufort, and Beaufort National Cemetery. USCB Center for the Arts and Bay Street are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cara May Cottage Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### ROCCO C. Jan 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Beaufort Nice stay ##### ROCCO C. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly C. May 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### My happy place This was my second stay here and I got to enjoy it with my Husband. I will be back next year for my solo trip unless my Husband wants to join me as he wants to golf. ##### Kelly C. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne M. Dec 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cara May Cottage We had a great stay at the Cara May Cottage. The property is as pictured and is stocked with everything you need. This is our second time staying in this space and it was as great as we remembered it. Emily is a kind and responsive host! ##### Anne M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon B. Oct 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it Beautiful! ##### Jon B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alisa H. Dec 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing & so close to town! Stop looking and stay here! This little cottage was perfect & cozy for two people. Emily has thought of everything that you could need and we were so happy with our stay we booked an extra night. Thank you Emily for sharing your super cute cottage in one of the cutest towns in America! ##### Alisa H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly C. Jun 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy place Love, love, love! I will be back. ##### Kelly C. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa E. Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Cottage We were in town for a wedding weekend. Cottage was perfect for our visit. Centrally located. Very clean!! Host thought of every detail. ##### Teresa E. 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