Across from the beach, Edisto Beach Cottage is a charming retreat with ocean views. Enter through the screen porch and unwind in the living area, dining space, or large eat-in kitchen. With three more bedrooms and two baths nearby plus an enclosed outside shower under the house.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 893 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
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About this property
The Gulls Nest Beach House
Please note : BED LINENS AND TOWELS ARE NOT PROVIDED. RENTER MUST BRING THESE ITEMS AS WELL AS TOILETRIES.
4BR / 2BA - K, Q, K, 2S - Sleeps 8 - Short walk of ~ 100 yards across the street to the beach! This is the beach house you grew up going to. A classic Edisto Beach cottage with pine paneled walls, floors and ceilings. As you enter the ocean view screened in porch you are greeted with lots of seating--perfect for casual conversation or a game night. Adjacent to the screened in porch is a door to a side sundeck, also with ocean views. From the porch you enter the living area of the home. There is a great room, dining area and a large kitchen, with a breakfast bar and stools. To the right side of the great room is a bedroom with a king size bed with a memory foam mattress. There is a bath with a stall shower in the hall on this side of the home and another bedroom with a queen bed with a memory foam mattress. On the left side of the property is a 3rd bedroom with twin beds and ocean views, perfect for the kids. Next to the dining area is the 4th bedroom with a king size bed and a door to a connecting bath. This bath also opens into the central portion of the home. The laundry room is next to the kitchen.
A nice beach cottage in a great spot on Edisto Beach! Additional amenities include a sundeck off rear of the house. Under the house is a concrete pad for grilling or just hanging out as well as a large enclosed outside shower. Internet services is available. Small pets are allowed. No smoking, No bed & bath linens. No phone.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Outdoor shower
Shower
Toilet paper
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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)
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
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: small pets only please
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the area
Edisto Beach, a neighbourhood in Edisto Island, is home to this holiday home. Plantation Course at Edisto and Deep Water Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Edisto Island Serpentarium and The Resort Shop. Visit our Edisto Island travel guide
North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center
61 min drive - 89.9 km
Charleston Area Convention Center
62 min drive - 90.2 km
Edisto Beach State Park
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Plantation Course at Edisto
6 min drive - 5.2 km
Getting around
Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
135 min drive
Restaurants
Coots At The Pier
3 min walk
Whaley's Bar and Restaurant
5 min drive
Water’s Edge Cafe
6 min drive
Crust Station
8 min walk
The SeaCow Eatery
6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Gulls Nest Beach House pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
What time is check-in at The Gulls Nest Beach House?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Gulls Nest Beach House?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Gulls Nest Beach House located?
Located in Edisto Beach, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Edisto Beach State Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Plantation Course at Edisto. Edisto Island Serpentarium and With These Hands Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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The Gulls Nest Beach House Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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Exactly what we were looking for in a classic beach house - comfortable, clean, and laid back. Everything we needed was provided for which contributed to a wonderful visit. The front porch with the ocean view was my favorite part of the house. Will definitely rent again!
We had wonderful time staying at this property. Easy walking distance to the beach, grocery store and restaurants. I would stay here again. Can see beach from kitchen island. Furniture was a bit dated especially in the living room, but for the price we weren’t too concerned.
Nina A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey
6 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic beach property with tremendous access to everything within walking distance.
Great location during our February visit! Perfect beach house for our visit. We enjoyed the laidback atmosphere on the island and the more active lifestyle in Charleston. Would definitely like to stay there again!
The Gulls Nest was an absolute gem of a location with the beach right across the street. The place was exceptionally clean and was a very comfortable place to stay. Be sure to pay notice to the details that no linens or towels are provided.
Emily O.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew
19 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a lovely house with extremely convenient location to the beach and local markets. Would 💯 percent recommend a stay there.
A great cottage at the beach! Walking distance to stores and restaurants. Just a short trip across the street to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay!
Location and spaciousness of this rental was great. As mentioned in many other reviews- house was dusty dirty and furniture very worn. Could be a dream house with some TLC and a quality cleaning service.
This is the third time I've stayed at Gulls Nest. I love the location on the island. Very easy access to the beach. While the house is an older style home, it's the charm I like and remember from my youth at Edisto. I'll always try to stay here.
Walking distance to everything you need—beach, restaurants, grocery store, state park. Kitchen and bathrooms are updated and well-equipped, only thing that could vastly improve the stay is less grungy furniture in living room. Otherwise great!
The location is close to the beach and the grocery store. The property is a classic beach house, not a 5* hotel. If you understand that going in you wont be disappointed!
The owners were extremely helpful and very communicative helping out when we forgot a bag.
This house was great for our group of four adults and two dogs. We spent a lot of time enjoying the front porch, and while the interior could have used a more thorough cleaning, it was a fine place to stay for a week. We did have an issue with a leak in the ceiling that was not resolved during our stay, but the property manager was very helpful and communicative about the issue. Overall, would definitely stay here again!
great view and access to the beach, ocean view. atmosphere was cozy comfortable. there were several examples of disrepair in need of attention that detracted from the overall experience. Simple clean up of the property would help. repair of things broken would help.. My DIY bent wanted to go to the hardware store and get stuff to fix things .
This is our second stay at Gulls Nest and are very happy with the accommodations. The location is perfect for beach access 1A and very close to the gas station and Food Lion. There are a few things that need to be addressed. The dishwasher is broken and I washed more dishes than I cared to. They need a can opener that functions and a vacuum that can clean the floors better. We did love the new floors and updated lock on the bathroom. The beds are very comfortable, make sure to bring linens. The air conditioner worked so well and the extra fans were a nice addition. The outdoor shower was very nice and helpful for a larger family. We look forward to booking again!
We saw sea turtles hatch! That was awesome and took a charter with Edisto Water sports.
Thank you! We would recommend this beach house!
The location is perfect! The home is as described, spacious, and had everything we needed for our stay. I’ve been staying in homes on Edisto for most of my life and this one is the true old school Edisto home. Nothing fancy but comfortable enough for our family. Only down side was the home was not cleaned to my standards, but we did not complain and were fine giving it a good cleaning prior to using the kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms. We left the home cleaner than when we arrived. There were also a lot of caterpillars in the home, probably from overhanging trees. This is something we have had in homes on Edisto before, so we cleared them out as we saw them and did not complain. But pest control service may be useful to prevent them from coming inside. Overall we had a great stay and the location made up for any minor inconveniences. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Part of me doesn’t want to leave a great review because I want to keep this house a secret. Haha!! I spent much of my childhood on Edisto, and this house was great. The only thing worth mentioning is that if you are coming to stay for a long time, it might be worth bringing storage containers to keep your food. That’s always good anyway bc …. Summer - SC Bugs- but the house doesn’t have any empty cabinets- pantry for your personal food storage- that ends up all over the counters. This is also kind of typical of some beach places, but it felt worth mentioning. Some of the screens are missing on windows or may need repair (not owners fault bc they don’t know what they don’t know/ and any guest who isn’t used to screen doors might push the screen which can be hard to keep up with. But - the house was perfect for my family, and we will 100% rent again when it’s available. It was nostalgic- close and easy walk to the old pavilion- close to the public beach path- you can hear the waves from the house. Thanks for the memories. Please let us come back. (Also thrilled not to be paying the insane fees with companies like VACASA- your cleaning fee was super reasonable).
Rebecca H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Peggy M.
6 Apr 2024
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Edisto Beach House
We enjoyed our stay very much. We spent most of our time on the screened in porch. The house was not cleaned well as empty can under the couch, dust under all the furniture, sand in the bathroom shower, & all rugs were dirty. Certainly had not been mopped recently. The house needs some updates as small bathroom had lock. The screen on the door going onto the side deck was almost gone from flapping in the wind. A kitchen window had a spoon stuck in it to hold it in. We never found the Roku remote to watch tv. Wifi & cell service (Verizon) was very spotty. These things did not keep us from enjoying ourselves. It’s an awesome location. You can walk to Food Lion, ice cream & coffee shops, other shops, restaurants, etc. We would stay again. I tried to contact the host before our trip to tell her the number in our party had changed but couldn't so told vrbo agent. I didn't have any contact with the host. We couldn't find any rules posted in the house other than wifi info which I found unusual. This is the first place I've ever stayed & had to take towels, rags, & bed linens. The house is fully stocked with pots, pans, dishes, coffee pot, Keurig, utensils, etc. We would stay again.
Bought this stay for my parents as a Christmas present. Was a big mistake. They left a night early. Apparently they do not clean this house. Mold, coffee grounds in the coffee pot from previous tenants. I was charged a cleaning fee when it seems there is not a crew that upkeeps it. Very disappointed in VRBO letting this house stay on rental status. It’s a hazard. My parents have photos of all of it. Even the vents for AC are molded, including the filter in the return that hasn’t been changed in who knows how long. I never leave reviews but I am baffled I wasted my money. I would stay elsewhere.
Tyler M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Kimberly W.
9 Jul 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Edisto Trip and great house
This property has everything needed for a beach trip and great location.