Edisto Island, South Carolina
A quiet Lowcountry Sea Island of Gullah Geechee history, Botany Bay, wide uncrowded beaches and sweet local shrimp.
Gullah Music: From Jack to Jazz
Gullah music is a genre of music that originated from the Gullah people, an African-American community living in the…
Edisto History
Edisto Island Vacation Rentals
Edisto has no hotels, so a rental is how you stay, from raised oceanfront houses to quiet homes facing the marsh along Highway 174. Choose by the week you want: the beach below your deck, a tidal creek out back or a slow winter month.
OceanfrontRaised houses behind the dunes, with the Atlantic at the bottom of your stairs.
Marsh & Creek-FrontSunsets over the spartina and quiet island-side mornings near kayaking and crabbing creeks.
Pet-FriendlyHomes that welcome your dog, plus the island’s leash rules and dog-free beaches.
Condos & VillasLock-and-leave villas near Big Bay Creek and at Wyndham Ocean Ridge.
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Gullah Music: From Jack to Jazz
Gullah music is a genre of music that originated from the Gullah people, an African-American…
Gullah Art: A Unique Visual
Gullah art is a unique form of visual art that is created by artists from the Gullah…
Gullah Food: A Taste of History
Gullah food comes from a distinctive style of cooking that has its roots in West African and…
The Gullah Language
The Gullah language is a unique creole language spoken primarily by the Gullah people, who…
It’s a simple fact that Edisto Beach has the best shrimp in the entire world
It’s a simple fact that Edisto Beach has the best shrimp in the entire world. It’s sweeter,…
Hutchinson House: Standing the Test of Time
One of the oldest homes still standing on Edisto Island was built by a king, withstood…
Gullah-Geechee Sauteed Shrimp and Okra Recipe
Edisto Shrimp is the Best The waters off Edisto Island are known to have the best shrimp in…
Gullah Culture
Gullah Culture originates from the descendants of West Africans that were brought to the…
Shrimp and Grits: Iconic Dish of the South
Shrimp and grits have become an iconic dish of the South enjoyed by locals and visitors…
Lowcountry Peaches and Cream Pie
Peaches and cream pie is a staple in southern cuisine, but did you know it originated from…
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Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve
Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area covers the northeast corner of Edisto Island: about 4,687…
Shark Teeth, Fossils and Shelling on Edisto Island
Hunting for shark teeth on Edisto is a favorite…
Crabbing and Shrimping on Edisto Island
Crabbing on Edisto is about as simple as Lowcountry…
Things to Do on Edisto Island with Kids
The best things to do on Edisto Island with kids are…
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Gullah Music: From Jack to Jazz
Gullah music is a genre of music that originated from the Gullah people, an African-American…
Gullah Art: A Unique Visual
Gullah art is a unique form of visual art that is created by artists from the Gullah…
Gullah Food: A Taste of History
Gullah food comes from a distinctive style of cooking that has its roots in West African and…
The Gullah Language
The Gullah language is a unique creole language spoken primarily by the Gullah people, who…
It’s a simple fact that Edisto Beach has the best shrimp in the entire world
It’s a simple fact that Edisto Beach has the best shrimp in the entire world. It’s sweeter,…
Hutchinson House: Standing the Test of Time
One of the oldest homes still standing on Edisto Island was built by a king, withstood…