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Private Edisto Beach Retreat – Steps from the Beach – 4BR/3BA

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Game room
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101824 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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Edisto Island, SC
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
  • Place, College of Charleston
  • Place, Edisto Beach State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪131 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom II

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom III

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom IIII

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Private Edisto Beach Retreat – Steps from the Beach – 4BR/3BA

Welcome to The Snowy Crab, our 4-bedroom, 3-bath private beach retreat and sunny escape from snowy Colorado. Just steps from the beach, this home comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests and offers the perfect setting to enjoy all that Edisto Island has to offer.

Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road, the home backs up to a scenic tidal creek with lush, natural views. Fall asleep to the sound of the ocean and wake to birdsong — it truly feels like your own private coastal oasis.

The spacious ground level is designed for relaxation and fun. A large screened-in game area invites you to enjoy the outdoor breeze while playing ping pong, cornhole, or ladder golf. Two hammocks provide the perfect spot to unwind after a day at the beach.

Inside, the layout is ideal for families or multiple groups traveling together. Two bedrooms are located on each side of the home for added privacy. Two bedrooms feature ensuite bathrooms, while the remaining two share a hallway bath. An outdoor shower beneath the home makes rinsing off after the beach easy and convenient.

We provide all bed linens, bath towels, and beach towels for your stay. Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are stocked in each shower. The laundry room is available for guest use, with detergent and fabric softener provided. The kitchen is fully equipped for those who enjoy cooking at home.

Recently updated and thoughtfully prepared for guests, The Snowy Crab is a welcoming and comfortable escape at the beach.

We look forward to hosting you.

Stay Details:
• Maximum occupancy: 10 guests
• High Season: 7-night minimum (may vary based on availability)
• Shoulder & Off-Season: 2-night minimum
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not sit on indoor furniture with wet swimsuits or towels.
Rinse off sand using the outdoor shower before entering the home.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Edisto Island

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Edisto Beach, a neighborhood in Edisto Island. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Edisto Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Edisto Beach State Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coots At The Pier - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whaley's Bar and Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The SeaCow Eatery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Crust Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McConkey's Jungle Shack - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Edisto Beach Retreat – Steps from the Beach – 4BR/3BA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Edisto Beach Retreat – Steps from the Beach – 4BR/3BA?

As of Mar 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Edisto Beach Retreat – Steps from the Beach – 4BR/3BA on May 8, 2026 start from $678, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Edisto Beach Retreat – Steps from the Beach – 4BR/3BA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Edisto Beach Retreat – Steps from the Beach – 4BR/3BA?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Edisto Beach Retreat – Steps from the Beach – 4BR/3BA located?

This family-friendly Edisto Island vacation home is located by the sea, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Plantation Course at Edisto, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Edisto Island Serpentarium and Edisto Beach State Park. Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area and With These Hands Gallery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family friendly spot steps from the beach

Ideal location, ample room, easy access to the beach for family getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach vacation

Wonderful stay with friends ! Great proximity to beach, lots to do at the house, host was responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was better than expected. The property is in a good location to beach access. The house was clean and well appointed with furniture, linen, and towels. It was very comfortable for the size of our party and had what we needed. I would definitely book this property again for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

FAMILY VACATION

Great house. Nice quiet street. Very close to beach. Close to area dining and shops. Had several deer and racoons stop by to check us out. House was nice and roomy for our large group and everyone had a great time. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway!

Great spot! Close to the beach with just a quick walk. If you have lots to take to the beach bring a wagon. House was great and just what we needed. Host has great communication skills and was helpful even before we got there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation

This home was the perfect spot for a family getaway. The location is great and is only a short walk to the beach. The home had everything that needed including games, books, and all necessary kitchen items. The host was wonderful and so easy to communicate with. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family weekend

This is the second year we have booked this home and it never disappoints!! Great location and plenty of room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun for all ages!

Fabulous house for all ages. Central location on Edisto and close to the beach. This house has lots of spaces for families to be together and also have quiet time alone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding weekend

The house was perfect and just as described. Very clean, large kitchen and living area. Great large front and back porch. Steps from the beach! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional

Great location, great communication with host. House was perfect, loved the front and back porch. We will be back !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything perfect! The only addition we would suggest is full length mirrors on the back of bedroom doors - or any mirrors to facilitate making up. We were 5 women sharing 3 baths. But a piffle inconvenience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

We had a great time at the Snowy Crab. Games for the kids, beautiful property and had all the things we needed. I used to own a cleaning company and would give it a white glove review. And the communication was amazing. We will be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House in Edisto

Great for multiple/ large familes. The house was very comfortable, clean, inviting, and had many different spaces for enjoying family and friends both inside and outside. The front and back porches were wonderful. Quick walk to the beach. Overall great house in a cute neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Week at the beach

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful Home with our families. We had 4 children and 4 adults and plenty of room! You house has plenty to keep everyone busy and such an easy trip back and forth to the beach. The owner was extremely responsive and even helped coordinate the return of an item left behind. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elza R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful, clean, and welcoming. Perfect for our group of 2 couples and 2 singles. The kitchen was well stocked with pans and dishes with plenty of room.Our favorite part of the house was the spacious front porch with a swing and multiple rocking chairs. Even on a windy and rainy weekend, we could enjoy sitting together and talking without getting wet. One of our family traditions for these get-togethers is "coffee on the porch" and this porch was perfect for that. A comfortable spot for good conversations and good memories.We also enjoyed meals and games around the dining table, and watching college football in the living room. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked -- shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers were so convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

611 Pompano Revie

We had a wedding about 20 minutes from this property. The check in progress was simple and easy. The house was in perfect condition and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook. The beds were very comfortable. It was an absolute perfect house to stay in for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little slice of paradise!

Oh my stars! This was a perfect trip from start to finish. The owner was absolutely thoughtful and went out of his way to ensure we had a terrific stay. He’s the best VRBO host we’ve ever had! The house was perfect for our party of 10. We made cherished holiday memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect House!

We were a group of 5 friends. The large living space and kitchen was great! We also loved the 4 large bedrooms and 3 baths. We spent most of our time on the screened in porch enjoying the peace and quiet- even had a visit from a deer. Enjoyed the short walk to the beach and rocking on the front porch. Check in was easy and host was responsive. Can’t wait to stay here again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best week at the Snowy Crab

We could not have booked a better house for our week. Our son got married on Edisto Island and this house became command central. The hosts have thought of everything. Even things I didn’t know I needed they thought of. They provided all linens and towels which not all properties do but the snowy crab makes you feel right at home. The hosts are VERY easy to communicate with I highly recommend staying here you will not be disappointed!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Juann E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to relax

The property was absolutely gorgeous. We just didn't have enough washcloths per bedroom and batteries for smoke alarm needed to be replaced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vince S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place for Old Friends to Connect

As a long time group of friends we had a special event to attend in Charleston and decided to stay in Edisto Beach. We found this house and we all loved the it. The openness of the kitchen, living room and dining area was perfect for us. The house was clean, well supplied and presented no unexpected surprises(sometimes what you see online is not what you get). Short walk to the beach and a nice community for our morning bike rides. We hope to return again for a longer stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Open Space for lots of People

Large blended family stayed altogether. The only hiccough was the description on the web mentioned the keys in a lock box, but instead the combination worked on the key pad. The owner/ manager was easy to get in touch with to make it all very easy. It was a dream for a family of 10 of all ages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special family time

We were in Edisto to celebrate the wedding of our daughter. We arrived from the upstate of SC and our son and his family traveled from Asheville, NC immediately after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. The owner went above and beyond to communicate the status of outages to us, and even allowed my brother's family to stay a few extra hours so that they could enjoy the beach and not have to hurry back home to the havoc that was taking place. I would give it 6 stars if that was an option!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Weekend Getaway

This property exceeded expectations! I’ve stayed at quite a few rental properties and this one was the cleanliest I’ve experienced. The home itself is so open and spacious. There was plenty of room for everyone to sit and chat. The four bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms were also so great to have. Everyone felt like they had their own space. The washer and dryer and fully stocked kitchen made our stay so convenient and relaxing. The walk to the beach was less than 5 minutes and the beach itself was relaxing and enjoyable. The property owner, Jim, was very responsive! Definitely recommend this property to other families!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Edisto Retreat

Great home, wonderful location with easy access to the beach. This house accommodated my family of two young adults (college students), a high schooler with his three friends, my husband and I comfortably. The ground level entertainment was great for the boys with more than enough room for our fishing gear.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jim Loftus

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We’re Denver-based owners with strong ties to South Carolina. Having attended the College of Charleston, returning to the Lowcountry has always felt like coming home. Purchasing in Edisto gave us the opportunity to reconnect with Charleston, longtime college friends, and the coastal lifestyle we’ve always loved.

The Snowy Crab is our way of sharing that connection — a relaxed, comfortable retreat where families and friends can slow down and enjoy the best of the South Carolina coast.

Why they chose this property

We were drawn to this neighborhood for its balance of privacy and proximity. You’re just a short walk to the beach, yet surrounded by quiet streets, tidal creeks, and the natural beauty that defines Edisto.

It feels removed from the crowds while still being perfectly positioned to enjoy the island.

What makes this property unique

The Snowy Crab offers a rare combination of walkable beach access, tidal creek views, and a layout designed for gathering without sacrificing privacy. Tucked on a quiet dead-end road, the home feels peaceful and secluded while remaining just steps from the ocean.

The screened-in game area, outdoor shower, and thoughtfully updated interior create a relaxed yet comfortable setting that works equally well for families and groups of friends. It’s the kind of place where days are active and evenings are easy.

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