Antebellum Splendor and Spirit

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Welcome to The Rhett House Inn

The best Hotel & Bed and Breakfast in Beaufort, SC

A romantic, AAA 4 Diamond, multi-award winning, classic Southern inn located in the heart of Beaufort’s Historic Landmark District

Chosen “Readers’ Choice Best Bed and Breakfast″

“This inn reflects the true hospitality one expects from genteel but very professional people.”– Jeanne (Connecticut)

“The Rhett House Inn is where I send all of my out of town guests.”– Pat Conroy

“Frankly my dear, they give a damn.”– Milo the traveler from Atlanta

The Rhett House Inn is number one out of three recommended B&B's near Savannah and Charleston.

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Beaufort S.C. – ‘Happiest Seaside Town in America’

Coast Magazine’s Reader’s Choice 2013 Winner!

Smithsonian Magazine has named Beaufort to its Best Small Towns to Visit List

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Centrally located in the Historic District, just steps from the waterfront and all shops, tours and restaurants featuring fresh local caught seafood, the circa 1820 Rhett House Inn, awaits your romantic getaway with that special someone in your life or a Southern Style Girl’s Weekend or Golf Getaway. Lots of wonderful family friendly options this summer too! From the new playground on the Waterfront Park, to the dolphin watching trips on the ‘Prince of Tides’ pontoon boat at the nearby Marina, to horse drawn carriage rides, or a scenic drive to nearby Hunting Island with it’s historic lighthouse to climb.

Hollywood South

Join the ranks of movie Stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand who have stayed at the Rhett House Inn while filming movies in Beaufort like The Prince of Tides, Forrest Gump, The Big Chill, and The Great Santini just to name a few. Stars and their rooms:

Barbra Streisand stayed in Room 3 and Room 4           Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgewick: in Room 4
Sandra Bullock stayed in Room 2                                     Blythe Danner stayed in Room 10
Robin Givens stayed in Room 8                                         Robert Redford stayed in Newcastle House
Ben Affleck stayed in Room 10                                         Gabriel Byrne stayed in Newcastle House
Gwyneth Paltrow stayed in Room 3                                 Tom Hanks stayed in Newcastle House

Southern Hospitality at it’s Best

Elegance, value and a welcoming staff are yours to enjoy. We offer a delicious complimentary Southern breakfast every morning served to you in the dining room or on the veranda. Homemade cookies, lemonade and ice tea are offered throughout the day for a sweet pick-me-up. Hors d’oeuvres in our living room from 5:30pm-6:30pm and homemade desserts served in our kitchen on your return from dinner from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Wi-Fi, bikes, and entrance to private Sanctuary Club’s Golf, tennis, and pool beach towels and chairs. LGBT welcome! Ask about our pet friendly room.

Complimentary champagne upon arrival

Chef Beverly’s Southern Breakfast

Complimentary after dinner homemade desserts

Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island

Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island pools

The gorgeous pool at nearby Private Golf Club Sanctuary which you are free to use as a guest of the Rhett House along with the tennis, golf, and driving range facilities. Read more…

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