Edisto Island South Carolina USA Vacation Rentals

Edisto Island Vacation Rentals

Small town southern charm and sandy beaches can be found at South Carolina’s best secret, Edisto Island. Vacation rentals range from ocean front homes to villas, thus making a stay on this Atlantic coast island easy to accommodate all budgets, and size of groups. This island has been left in its natural pristine glorious state, and is a haven for wildlife while still remaining free from over development. Edisto Island has been a favorite family vacation destination for many years but offers its own piece of paradise to couples and groups also.

Edisto Island Beaches

The beach on Edisto Island is wonderful place to stretch out, and lie back allowing the wave action to lull you into state of relaxation. Go swimming, hang ten on a surfboard, or see the water from a different perspective by parasailing. Beach combers will marvel at the white, sandy beaches while wading in the water. Children will love splashing in the Atlantic's warm, salty waves and collecting the colorful array of seashells that dot the shoreline. The preserved coastal beauty of Edisto Island is what comes to mind to the imagination when seeking a beach vacation.

Edisto Island Activities

There is something for everyone to enjoy on Edisto Island. Golfers can take pleasure in playing at The Plantation Course at Edisto. The most popular activity on the island is biking. There are paved and unpaved roads where you can enjoy the scenery of the island or pack up a picnic lunch in your vacation rental and head for the great outdoors. You can go fishing at one of the nearby lagoons or go canoeing or kayaking also.

One can learn about the fascinating history of the island not far from the beach at the Edisto Island Museum. While preserving Edisto's culture , it offers that wonderful feel of yesteryear. A variety of reptiles can be seen at the Edisto Island Serpentarium. Fabulous fauna surrounds the complex while indoors you will view wide variety of snakes, turtles, iguanas tree frogs and baby alligators. Fisherman types can charter a boat. Catch a salt water fish that is in season and cook up in your vacation rental home´s kitchen. Many boats take visitors on a day tour to discover and come up close to the dolphins.

Edisto Island Dining

Edisto Island restaurants have so much on the menu; especially the celebrated local seafood and specialty dishes including oysters on the half-shell, filleted flounder, renowned South Carolina blue crab and briny oysters. In between the fare from the sea, you´ll find hamburgers, pizza, and home-style Southern specialties. Beside great tasting fare, you´ll get the essence of the town everywhere you dine.

Edisto Island Shopping

Baskets, crafts, art and books are what you will find on Edisto Island. If you are seeking the big chains, then head onto the mainland but don´t overlook these valuable and forever memories for a gift idea right on the island. Baskets’ weaving is part of the heritage of the island and are still created the same innovated way as it has done so for generations.