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Condo in Myrtle Beach
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 504 reviewsJawdropping OF view for 4, 3 nite min. 19th floor
Cottage in Saint Helena Island
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 186 reviewsCute Cottage Next to Hunting Island.
Condo in Myrtle Beach
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 180 reviewsCouples Getaway with Oceanview Balcony 4th Floor
Cottage in Mount Pleasant
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 419 reviewsThe Boathouse
Rental unit in Folly Beach
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 272 reviewsTiny Shack - Couples retreat
Condo in Murrells Inlet
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 211 reviewsA lil piece of Heaven! Beachfront Living
Tiny home in Murrells Inlet
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 457 reviewsSunnyside Inlet Cottage
Rental unit in Myrtle Beach
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviewsNEW Bed nook overlooking ocean!
South Carolina fishing vacation rentals
Cabin in Prosperity
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 153 reviewsHistoric Log cabin on private fishing lake
Cottage in Columbia
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 466 reviewsThe Historic Selwood Cottage @theselwoodcottage
Cottage in Townville
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviewsWaterfront cottage w/deep dock 17 miles to Clemson
Cabin in Landrum
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviewsPet Friendly Private Cabin on the River
Cottage in Lyman
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 251 reviewsLakeside Retreat
Cabin in Landrum
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviewsCozy House on the Water with Great Fall Foliage
Guesthouse in Greenwood
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviewsPrivate Lakefront Cabin on Lake Greenwood
Home in Westminster
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 268 reviewsWaterfall Views, Lake Hartwell, Highland Architect
South Carolina treehouse rentals
Treehouse in Hilton Head Island
5 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviewsCoCo's Island Treehouse steps to Harbourtown
Treehouse in Johns Island
5 out of 5 average rating, 88 reviewsWaterfront Treehouse
Treehouse in Beaufort
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviewsPrivate island Treehouse
Treehouse in Seneca
5 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviewsTreehouse at Keowee Hollow
Treehouse in Greenville
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 616 reviewsThe Nest-Cozy Private Treetop studio w/large deck
Treehouse in Salem
5 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviewsThe Sunflower House at Lake Jocassee
Treehouse in Greer
5 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviewsSecluded one room tree house in the woods
Treehouse in Saint Helena Island
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 73 reviews"A" Secluded Quiet Oasis w/ Beach Pass
Your guide to South Carolina
Welcome to South Carolina
Weeping Spanish moss cloaks the cobblestone streets and historic homes of South Carolina’s oldest cities while its coast beckons travelers from near and far. South Carolina is one of the original 13 colonies of the United States, and it resisted British authority. Perched on the coast just north of Savannah, Charleston has been a major port city since the Spanish first settled the area in the 16th century, and was hotly contested territory in subsequent wars. Remnants of this history still stand in places like Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie. South Carolina’s draws are heavily clustered around coastal areas like Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach — or on waterways that connect to the sea — but there’s plenty to do and see in its inland cities like the state capital of Columbia and the cultural hotbed of Greenville.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in South Carolina
As one of the southernmost states on the Eastern Seaboard, South Carolina maintains a mild climate year-round, making it an ideal destination no matter when you’re visiting. Summer months are popular at the beaches, so avoid traveling in June, July, and August if you want to escape the crowds. Fall and spring are traditionally beautiful, and a bit cooler, though still T-shirt weather. Keep hurricane season in mind when planning your trip to South Carolina; it runs June through November along the Atlantic coast. Winter, which happens to overlap with oyster season, can be a pleasant time to visit due to the lack of crowds, though some businesses in coastal areas may close seasonally.
Top things to do in South Carolina
Charleston
With its cobblestone streets and antebellum architecture, Charleston is one of the most charming cities in the American South. A peninsula town whose rivers empty into the Atlantic Ocean, it has a warm, welcoming vibe where visitors are treated like family, and just about anywhere you go somebody is eager to fill your cup with a heavy-handed pour of spiked sweet tea. If you want to combine urban travel with a beach getaway, Charleston is the place for you; its downtown core occupies a tight grid of streets and historic homes with thriving beach communities — Folly Island to the west and Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island to the east — on each side.
Congaree National Park
Wildlife enthusiasts, hikers, and paddlers will want to add South Carolina’s only national park, just south of Columbia, to their itinerary. The Congaree and Wateree rivers snake their way through the bottomland hardwood forest, part of the Congaree International Biosphere Reserve, making it a great place to observe the unique ecosystems by kayak via its waterways.
Greenville
In the northwestern corner of the Palmetto State near the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville is a melting pot of lifestyles: a city made for epicures and art lovers that also places heavy emphasis on outdoor living. While Falls Park on the Reedy is Greenville’s centerpiece, it’s not the only waterfall in town: Greenville boasts more than 30 breathtaking cascades, three state parks, and the 22-mile, multi-use Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.
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