Southern Hospitality at Edisto Beach Rentals

Edisto Beach, South Carolina was home to the Edistow Indians when the Spanish arrived sometime in the 1500s. Eventually, the Indians gave up their claim of the area to the British for hatchets, cloth and other goods. Cotton became the main export which is how the large plantations were established in Edisto Beach. Visitors that stay at Edisto Beach house rentals can visit these old plantation homes at certain times of the year. There is only one road that leads to the area where guests can live in Edisto Beach houses while on vacation. The beaches at Edisto Beach feature beautiful white sand to squish between your toes as you step off the porch of Edisto Beach vacation rentals.

Snakes and Shells near Edisto Beach Vacation Rentals

Witnessing the sun rising from the horizon of the Atlantic Ocean on the walk around deck of the Edisto Beach vacation rentals makes a great beginning to any day. That first cup of coffee from your home-style kitchen at Edisto Beach houses allows you to spend some time shelling on the beach. Guests that choose to stay in Edisto Beach pet friendly rentals can enjoy the privacy and unobstructed views of the water, as well as have your dog by your side. A Serpentarium has snakes, alligators and other reptiles on display close to Edisto Beach rentals. Handlers demonstrate with live snakes and feed the alligators twice a day. Families find this a most interesting way to spend a day before relaxing in the spacious beach houses.

Fort Sumter a Short Drive to Edisto Beach Houses

This historic fort that fired the shot that began the Civil War is located several miles from Edisto Beach houses. Tours of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor are a short boat trip from the city. Visitors to the facility can still see projectiles from the war in the walls. Confederates held onto Fort Sumter and Charleston until 1865 when the Union Army was able to penetrate their ranks. Get a good breakfast that you prepared in the modern kitchen of your Edisto Beach vacation rentals before traveling to the Charleston area.

Boat Tours and Shopping close to Edisto Beach Rentals

The city of Charleston is a haven for shoppers with plenty of art, southern goodies and clothing available. The open-air market is the perfect place to pick up souvenirs, fresh food and handmade woven baskets. Cruises in the harbor are fun outings for families along with tours of the many Navy ships.

Find more to choose from in other popular South Carolina vacation destinations: choose a Seabrook Island rental, Sullivans Island rentals, a Wild Dunes rental, a Mount Pleasant rental, rentals in Myrtle Beach, Folly Beach rental, an Isle of Palms rental, Charleston rentals, or a Hilton Head rental.