Location: Edisto Beach, Edisto Island, Charleston Area, South Carolina, USA (45 Min to Charleston, 1 Hour to Beaufort, 1.5 to Savannah) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-8)
Edisto Island, South Carolina, is rich in history. It is alleged that Edisto Island was settled before Charleston. It is known that Edisto Island was purchased from the Edistow tribe of Indians by the Earl of Shaftsbury, one of the original Lord Proprietors, for some cloth, hatchets, beads and other goods in 1674. Rice and indigo were among the first crops planted; however, Sea Island Cotton became world famous. It is reliably stated that the Pope in Rome insisted that his garments be made of Edisto Island cotton.
The cotton industry brought great prosperity to the Island and many of the Plantation owners built magnificent homes and furnished them with the very best of furniture and books. Some of these Plantation homes are still standing. You may take a tour of the Island and view some of these homes if you wish.
Following the end of the War Between The States and the advent of the boll weevil, the cotton industry died and the Islanders started truck farming, shrimping, and fishing. Today, tourism is also one of the largest industries on Edisto Island.
Resort development began on Edisto Beach in the 1920s when South Carolina beachgoers had to time their arrival to coincide with low tide in order to cross the marsh areas by driving on beds of oyster shells. They then crossed over the dunes to the beach and drove along the ocean to their cottages which had no electricity or running water.
Development was slow in the early days and damage from a major hurricane in 1940 destroyed many of the existing homes. Following World War II, development on Edisto Beach began to increase. Some people even decided to make Edisto Beach their permanent home.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nov 01-May 30 .. $550/week
Jun 01-Aug 30 .. $950/week
Sep 01-Oct 31 .. $700/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Edisto Beach
As stated above it's peaceful, with a great beach, golf, fishing, boating, reading, etc.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Non-commercial, laidback and quiet.
18 hole course that was renovated in 2007, great design and fun to play.
Owner's Map of Edisto Beach
Jane and I live in Columbia, SC. We purchased the beach house with another couple and are currently attempting to sell it, due to we are near retirement and want to put the money in other investments. It's a great vacation place to be with family, play golf, fish, or just lay on the beach.
Property Photos
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Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #254618
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