Peaceful Hideaway for Your Vacation Edisto Island, South Carolina Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 78522

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Location: Edisto Island, Charleston Area, South Carolina, USA (45 minutes from Charleston, South Carolina)

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)

The wind in the palms, the roar of the waves on the beach, and pelicans cruising overhead... these are just a few of the experiences that make up our vacation home on Edisto Island.

We are located on a small barrier island surrounded on three sides by tidal marshes. From the hammock on the front porch you can watch egrets and herons fishing the high tide while wood storks and pelicans soar overhead. Behind the house is a tidal creek which is wonderful for swimming, fishing, and catching shrimp and crabs. Dolphins and otters also make this creek their home and watching them pass by is a truly special experience. A picnic table and bench on the dock is perfect for early morning breakfasts or beautiful sunsets.

The beach is accessible by small boats (jon boats, kayaks, etc.)via the creek, or by short walk or bike ride. If you have your own boat, there is a landing located on Frampton Creek,(please inquire) but the property owners along the creek request that no jet skis be launched on the creek. Edingsville Beach is a stretch of unspoiled,almost deserted beach. The town of Edingsville was the beach retreat of the plantation owners of Edisto in the 1800's until it was swept away by the Hurricane of 1893. You can still find bricks, pieces of china and bottles left from this historic community. Shells, shark teeth, and fossils are a constant source of interest for the beachcomber.

Our house has three bedrooms: the master, with a king-size bed and private bath with a huge double shower; second bedroom with queen bed; and third bedroom with two sets of bunks which sleep four (4). There is also another bathroom with a jetted tub/shower. The kitchen, dining area, and living area are all open with views of the marsh and ocean. French doors and a sliding glass door open on to the screened porch and the breeze from the ocean can keep the house cool except for the hottest summer days.

Edisto Beach is only five miles away, where one can find groceries, fine arts and crafts, restaurants, golf,tennis courts, and the Edisto Beach State Park. Charleston is forty-five minutes to the north, easily accessible for daytrips. In Charleston, the shopping and dining are superb. Carriage rides are a favorite way to hear the stories of Charleston's past and see the beautiful old homes and churches on every street. The Charleston Aquarium,strolling through the market, and boat rides to Fort Sumter make for another wonderful day in the city.

We hope that you will love our home on Edisto Island as much as we do. Play, swim, or just laze in the hammock and watch the world go by... You are on "Edislow" time!

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Covered Parking
  • Gas Fireplace
• Beds
  • King Bed: Master bedroom has screened in porch access.
  • Queen Bed
  • Bunk Bed (2) : One room has two sets of bunks with screen door on to open porch, great for cross breezes.
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library: Kid friendly videos and dvds.
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Jetted Tub in Bath
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: Deck off kitchen on with creek view and access to back yard and dock.
  • Balcony: Screened in porch with four person swing, tables and chairs.
  • Lanai: Unscreened area with hammock, fold-out picnic table/bench.
• View/Location
  • Beach View: Only marsh between house and beach.
  • Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Rear of property has fixed-head covered pier and floating dock on tidal creek. Super for small fishing boats and kayaks with launch area close by. Fold-out picnic table/bench on covered pier.
• Communications
  • Telephone
• Other Amenities
  • Outside shower; No Pets.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly: In gated community, children can walk and bike to explore the area safely, just like the old days. The creek goes from two to seven feet of water during tide cycle, makes it great for swimming or exploring the tide pools. Bottom is clean, however shoes recommended.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Museums
• Other Activities
  • Crabbing--great pasttime for everyone, shrimping at low tide.

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May through August .. $1700/week. (High Season)
September/October and March/April .. $1300/week. (Mid-Season)
November through February.. $950/week (Low Season)
3 night minimum $275/nt.(high) $200/nt.(mid) $175/nt (low)
Rents from Saturday-Saturday  Check-in 4:00 p.m. Check-out 10:00 a.m.
$200 refundable security/damage deposit
Optional Linen service-please inquire
Must reserve at least three weeks in advance, no last minute rentals.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 05/06/09
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    "Well. That was just about the best time we have ever had at the beach, and certainly the best house! We feel so lucky to have been there. We all appreciated how pretty everything was, and how well-planned. I hope I can remember how the sunrise looked through the trees from the front porch for those moments when I feel frazzled. We heard a Chuck-will's-widow, an owl and a maniac flicker. Do you know what the birds are that walk around in the marsh grass? They look like some sort of sandpiper, but they are big and completely brown and I can't find any in my bird or beach books that seem to fit the bill. I'm wondering if they are migrating. Thank you so much for allowing us to use your house. It is just lovely. We all hope we can come again!" Submitted by owner with guest's permission
• 07/31/08
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  Rodney and Sheila Nelson , Travelers Rest SC
  • After years of beachfront vacations at Edisto, we found that this year, we didn't have enough family to fill the usual house and after much searching decided on Moondragger...and are we GLAD we did. The house is great and the owners have done a lot of little things that make you realize it's not just a rental, but a home. The views are spectacular, and it's so peaceful on the porches with the sound of the waves and the rattle of the trees. We used both the kayak and small motor boat to see dophins and birds that use the creek.(the oystercatcher was a treat) As far as our grandaughters were concerned there were 2 beaches.. bike beach and boat beach. For all the beaches tho, the creek saw more bodies. As soon as the tide came in enough everyone was in the water. Just like an oldfashioned swimming hole! When the tide went out the wading birds came in. We sat under the covered dock for hours watching something or even nothing. It was the very best Edisto vacation we've ever had.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    We'd like to add that the kayak and motor boat mentioned belonged to the renter, not the house. The creek is perfect for small boats, kayaks, and canoes.
• 06/30/08
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  Pat Parrish , Spartanburg, SC
  • June 21-28 2008 We had a fabulous week at Moondragger!. The view from the Master bedroom and porches is so spectacular I felt I was on a Carribbean island. The floorplan of the house is open and comfortable and the house is well stocked. We were at home from the second we arrived. Capn' Ron's landing was perfect to launch our Jon boat and we enjoyed riding the creek and out to the sea. We found fossils and beautiful shells on Botany Bay Island and a shark's tooth on deserted, beautiful Edingsville beach. The entire week was so wonderful we wished we had reserved the house for two weeks! Thanks so much! Pat and Fred Parrish
• 08/23/07
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    "We just wanted to let you know what a great time we had at your house "Moondragger" in Cowpens. The weather was wonderful, the setting was marvelous, and my wife has decided that Eddingsville is her favorite beach. Your house was lovely for a great vacation. We had a wonderful time crabbing, shelling, fishing and just walking on the beach. I hope we have the opportunity to spend more time there in the future."
• 08/15/07
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    "I wanted to let you know that we loved our vacation at Moondragger. The boys (12 year olds; call them Tom and Huck) had a wonderful time fishing,crabbing and swimming on the dock (which became the center of our SC universe) and spending time on deserted Eddingsville beach. The house was quite nice and we loved the porches most of all. Thank you for sharing your home. We enjoyed it immensely." --submitted by Owner
• 08/01/06
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  Jill Sims , Taylors, SC
  • We had a wonderful, relaxing stay at the Moondragger! We were there the week of July 4th and loved that we were practically the only people on the beach! We found many wonderful treasures to bring back home, caught several tasty fish, and just enjoyed the peace and quiet so much. Our only regret was that we didn't book for two weeks- one week was just not quite long enough. We will try again next year definitely!
• 07/18/06
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  Linda Coffey , Kingsport, TN
  • Our week at Moondragger was perfect! The house is clean, well-stocked, and has wonderful views. Eddingsville Beach was a real discovery. Where else can you find a deserted beach on the east coast during the month of July? Everyone in our group would like to return. I'm just disappointed that it is already booked for Thanksgiving week!
• 06/29/06
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  , Simpsonville, SC
  • I just wanted to take a minute to let you know that we had the best time in Edisto! Your vacation home was perfect for our family getaway! Everything was so beautiful and relaxing, we did not want to leave. The creek and dock provided many hours of entertainment with crabbing and shrimping. The beach was a shell-seekers paradise and we got all sorts of stuff to remind us of our stay. My son learned 2 new words while on vacation - "Golf Cart". He really enjoyed the rides to the beach and had to get a ride in before bedtime every night. All of the small things that you did to make our stay comfortable was really appreciated. Even though we did not have to "borrow" anything since we seem to over pack anyway, it was refreshing to know that it was there if needed. Between the front porch, dock, beach and bed, there was little time left for anything else. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us and we will definitely keep your contact information with the intention of visiting again real soon.
• 03/25/06
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  Anne , Lexington,KY
  • Stunning location. The front porch is a wonderful place to relax. The wild life activity in and around the creek is fascinating and beautiful. The house is immaculate. Loved E. beach, the sand dollars and fossil finds. The Post Office is a GREAT restaurant near-by, and Pink's fruit and veggie store is wonderful. Just a stellar place to spend a vacation in Edisto Island.
• 01/28/06
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  • Absolutely wonderful home. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch watching the pelicans fly by. Many hours were spend on the dock and creek watching for dolphins (which we did see)and the beautifull sunsets. Thanks for sharing your home with us. See you next year.

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