ABOUT JACKIE & DUNCAN

Hospitality Has Always Been at the Heart of What We Do

From hotel management to culinary careers to personally hosting guests at Magnolia Court Suites, creating exceptional guest experiences has been our life’s work.

Jackie and Duncan, owners of Magnolia Court Suites in Beaufort South Carolina
Jackie and Duncan, longtime hospitality professionals and owners of Magnolia Court Suites

Meet Jackie & Duncan

Long before Magnolia Court Suites, hospitality was already a way of life for us.

We both graduated from hotel and culinary school in the UK. Duncan pursued hotel management while Jackie trained as a chef. Together, we spent more than a decade in hotels, restaurants, and guest service before becoming business owners.

Over the past 12+ years, we've personally hosted guests in Massachusetts and South Carolina. Today, Magnolia Court Suites is where we combine everything we've learned with what we love most-creating memorable stays for wonderful people.

WHY WE CHOSE BEAUFORT

A Place We Fell In Love With

We first discovered the Lowcountry in 2016 and quickly fell in love with Beaufort's charm, history, and slower pace of life.

After years of visiting coastal South Carolina, we purchased Magnolia Court Suites in 2021 with a vision of creating the kind of stay we would want to experience ourselves.

In 2025, we added Palm Cottage and Oyster Rake Cottage to enhance the experience we're so proud to offer.

We're proud to call Beaufort home and love helping guests discover everything that makes this community so special.

Historic downtown Beaufort South Carolina near the waterfront

A Few of Our Favorite Things

  • Golfing at Oldfield Golf Club near Beaufort South Carolina

    Golf

    Members at Oldfield Golf Club in Okatie, SC

  • Scenic Beaufort waterfront path for walking and biking

    Morning Walks & Bike Rides

    We enjoy the simple pleasures of the Lowcountry lifestyle.

  • Food and wine enjoyed with friends in the Lowcountry

    Food, Wine & Entertaining

    Jackie loves to cook and entertain. Duncan enjoys oenology.

  • Porsche Club of America events and automotive enthusiast gatherings

    PCA Members

    We enjoy the friendships and social events of Porsche Club of America.

WHY GUESTS RETURN

It’s More Than A Stay - It’s an Experience

Many guests first choose Magnolia Court for the location, but they return for the experience.

By intentionally staying small and personally caring for every property, we're able to deliver a level of comfort, cleanliness, and hospitality that's truly hard to find elsewhere.

  • Personally hosted accommodations at Magnolia Court Suites

    Personally Hosted

    We live on-site and are here to help with anything you need.

  • Owner maintained cottages and suites in Beaufort South Carolina

    Owner Maintained

    We personally care for the gardens, clean and maintain each property with pride.

  • Hospitality and culinary expertise behind every guest stay

    Hospitality & Culinary Backgrounds

    Our hotel and culinary training shapes the way we create comfortable, welcoming stays.

  • Personal guest relationships at Magnolia Court Suites

    Guests Become Friends

    We love getting to know our guests and building connections that often last long after check-out.

We look forward to welcoming you to Magnolia Court Suites.

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More than a place to stay - an experience we’re proud to share.