Steps from the Beach with Great Porch
House in Edisto Beach, SC
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
This unique 3 story beach house has all the comforts of home with close proximity to the beach. It boasts a reverse floorplan with the living areas on the middle floor. The house has a wonderful porch with ocean views off the middle floor living area. The living room is an open concept into the dining area and kitchen. There is also a library connected to the living room. The first floor holds 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The third floor penthouse has its own kitchenette and bathroom.
Please note linens (and towels) are not included due to short timeframe in rental turnover but can be rented through a third party.
Please note linens (and towels) are not included due to short timeframe in rental turnover but can be rented through a third party.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Edisto Beach, SC
££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this Edisto Beach house! The location couldn't be better—just a short walk to the beach, making it incredibly convenient for those daily trips to the shore. The house itself is spacious and well laid out, allowing for plenty of family time in the common areas while also offering private spaces to retreat to when you need some quiet time.
One of our favorite spots was the back screened-in porch—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation without worrying about bugs. The large family dinner table, surrounded by bookshelves, was another highlight. It was the perfect setting for gathering everyone for meals and enjoying games, stories, and laughter, with plenty of books for those quieter moments.
The kitchen was nicely furnished with all the necessary items to prepare meals, making it easy to enjoy family dinners together.
Overall, this house had everything we needed for a memorable and relaxing beach vacation. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!
8.0 / 10.0
Overall the house is fine. Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, great porch, lots of books and games and close to beach. Cleanliness was ok but coffee pot was dirty and there were grounds in it. Previous renter left clothes in drawers. Had a broken shower head but owner fixed right away. Bad problem with carpenter ants in top bedroom but owner is addressing. Overall a pretty nice week.
2.0 / 10.0
Unless you are an athletic person, and accustomed to living with bugs crawling all over you, STAY AWAY FROM THIS HOUSE.
This vacation was to help my family heal from losing my husband only 2 months before this trip. We had just celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. Instead, it was as if I were in a horror movie.
The owner confessed to me he had been battling carpenter ants for two weeks in the home, prior to our arrival. I was NOT MADE AWARE. I only wish I have a way to share the videos I took of what happened. As soon as any light was cut on, the giant ants SWARMED.
After my ordeal the owner agreed I was due to some compensation for what we endured. We checked out July 7. I have only heard from him about a missing key which I never saw.
The home was lovely until darkness, when the armies of flying ants, which crazily came out of every crack and crevice in this house began to come out of hiding. It was unlike anything I have ever had to endure.
The property manager came one morning after I complained and tried to caulk around the upstairs window frames and the walls in the tall tower which the ants poured out of. He even tried to tape together wood cracks in the hallway. These ants are multiying in the structure of the home.
I am 68, and arthritic. I was ill advised, not fully informed of the extensively steep stairs inside and outside of this home. Even my teenagers were exhausted from the daily grind of them.
2.0 / 10.0
This is the worst VRBO rental we have ever experienced.
8.0 / 10.0
We had a great time. There were lots of stairs, but it was fine after we got used to it. The location was perfect as well!
10.0 / 10.0
I can't think of a better place to stay for new years at the beach! The house has a great layout and porch, plus the house is very close to the ocean. I would definitely book again!
8.0 / 10.0
We rented this house for a month during July/August. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Nice home, great location, and spacious porch that was the favorite part of the house!! This home has many levels and steps - if there is a member of your party that would have problems climbing stairs this is good to know. Home has nice cookware, dishes, glasses and baking dishes. Could use additional silverware, especially if serving a large number of people. This is an older home that is comfortable but needs some "refreshing"! Bathroom water pressure (especially in the upstairs bedroom shower) needs to be addressed as well as missing stoppers in downstairs sinks. The tubs drained very slowly causing water to back up during showers. Humidity issues on very hot and humid days caused moisture drips from the kitchen ceiling but we did address owner with this problem. We did have some "insect visitors" which is probably normal for SC in the summer. House WAS serviced by pest control on the OUTSIDE! There were positives and negatives but as said we had a good stay in a great location! Also, forgot to mention that communication with owner was very good!
8.0 / 10.0
Property was nice and a good time was had by all. There are lots of steps. It was very convenient to the beach.
10.0 / 10.0
This house is great for two families or a trip with grandparents as there are two masters. Great porch!
10.0 / 10.0
The property is as advertised. However, as previous reviewers have pointed out, there are a lot of steps and staircases in this unit and if you have bad/weak knees or legs you probably need to look for something else. I managed and had a perfectly enjoyable time. There is plenty of room and the screened in porch provides a pleasant coffee niche in the mornings and keeps the bugs away. I would highly recommend this unit, especially for larger groups with children.
10.0 / 10.0
This was our 2nd stay and we’ve decided we don’t want to stay anywhere else! Location is perfect with the beach right across the street. House has plenty of space and feels homey and cozy. We love the porch to relax and have dinner on breezy evenings. Owner is easy to get in touch with and very responsive. It does have a lot of stairs but we didn’t find that to be a deterrent, just something to be aware of. We will absolutely stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely property, and well equipped. Lots of room to spread out indoors and onto the porches. The yard and overlook from the screened-in porch is lovely. Much provided by owners and past guests. Close to the beach, shopping, amenity.
HOWEVER:
Big HINT: Use the downstairs outside shower and don't waste your time trying to shower in the fourth floor bath...not enough water pressure to get you clean. A lot of steps for this house. If anyone is aged or has difficulty climbing stairs, look elsewhere. If that's not an issue, definitely consider this place. Lovely, quiet place.
10.0 / 10.0
We had the best time! The house is lovely and in a great location. Michael is wonderful communicating with his vacationers- we hope to revisit!!
8.0 / 10.0
This house was roomy and super close to the beach in a nice neighborhood. I chose it in part due to the screen porch, but in Feb-March it was too chilly most days and there is never any sun on it which was a surprise and a bummer, plus all the furniture there was dreadfully uncomfortable.
The beach is gorgeous and very sparsely populated, it was a dream. In the off season even our pup was allowed off leash and she loved chasing the birds. Just a very quick walk to the beach, we enjoyed daily trips there and the beach was wide and beautiful. Good shelling and beachcombing too.
Some areas of improvement are needed, most importantly being the cleanliness... it was not great. Upon arrival I had to clean the kitchen countertops, the frig, and the bathrooms to feel comfortable. It doesn't seem to be a house thats well taken care of. Furnishings are hodge podge, beds not great, much of the furniture was old and uncomfortable.
Lots and lots of stairs which would be a problem for many.
In general we had a good stay and with off season rates we got what we paid for but probably would not return to this house or to Edisto Island. We found the remoteness of the island and lack of things to do in Feb-March to be not ideal, and the house was just ok. Definitely some room for improvements in the house but the beach and the distance from it balanced it all out.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely stay in edisto. Close to the beach. Plenty of room for our family to spread out and enjoy.
8.0 / 10.0
The property was fine
The only issue we had was in the condition of the mattresses
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the home and the amenities; one block from the beach, beautiful screened in porch! Would stay again! :-)
8.0 / 10.0
Communication, excellent. Facilities, lovely. Some problems with maintenance, grounds (palmetto fronds not cleared after storm - noticeable as neighbors have), cleanliness (dust, rings in 1 toilet, unintended personal left behinds from other tenants, area rugs curling, Palmetto bugs, ) still didn't keep us from loving the screened porch and appreciating owners flexibility for comfortable temperature control for us individually. All in all we ignored the problems and loved our stay. Yes, we'd come back.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, short walk to beach. This house had plenty of rooms and beds for our family group. There are a lot of steps, so be prepared! Screened in porch was nice for coffee in the mornings. Gas grill wasn't working; told owner and it should be replaced soon. Outside shower had no water, texted owner. We were a little disappointed with no outdoor shower for our stay. Bathrooms could use some updating, but were fine. There was no dresser in the downstairs master - definitely could use one. We loved all the books in the den. And the kids enjoyed the Uno cards and Monopoly game.
10.0 / 10.0
The house located just a short walk from beach access 6 was exactly what we needed for our annual end of summer beach vacation! The house had everything we needed and Micheal was a very attentive host. One note; you should have the ability to climb numerous stairs every day, you will become the stair master of this 4 story wonder!!
10.0 / 10.0
we had a great stay at this property. plenty of room for privacy, big kitchen makes for easy meals at home, the beach is just across the street. especially loved the screened in porch in the evenings.
as noted in previous reviews, there are A LOT of stairs. this wasn’t a problem for us but could be for very young children and the elderly.
10.0 / 10.0
Great property, closer to the beach than what we originally thought, like 200 yards. Absolutely loved Edisto, warm water, a few cool eating and shopping spots. The only negative I would say is if you're not used to humidity this might not be the spot for you.
5.0 / 10.0
Everything was easy and convenient to the beach. We loved the screened porch!
Only one suggestion- update knives! There were only a few and they wouldn’t cut butter!
Beds were very comfortable. All had a great time! Thanks
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful time at the beach. The beach was a golf cart ride away. The porch was a big hit at night with our family. Edisto has a wonderful family environment… we will be back to visit soon! The host was very responsive whenever we had any questions!
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed getting together with enough room for all of us. The location is quiet and the beach was not crowded. It was a nice place to rest. We forgot to bring sheets for the beds, but found a way to get them.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing house with short walk to beach. We had great communication with host and smooth check-in process. House was well equipped with kitchen needs and beach chairs. Plenty of room for a family get together celebrating daughter’s graduation. Highly recommend this house and would stay again. Such a relaxing week!
5.0 / 10.0
The home is located on a very quiet street just a 2 minute walk to the beach. This spacious home is well-appointed with everything one could need for an enjoyable vacation. The furnishings are very comfortable and provide a variety of options for seating and dining. The kitchen is an enjoyable spot to prepare meals and snacks. The huge screen porch is a delightful location to grill, dine, and lounge. Being situated on the second story one feels like you are sitting in the treetops. The abundant bird life and family of deer that visit every day add to the enjoyment. The bedrooms and bathrooms are all up to date and very comfortable. Communication with the hosts was excellent and they graciously accommodated a last-minute change in our plans. We would stay here again in a heartbeat if we ever come back to Edisto Beach.
5.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home..Very spacious, cozy, comfortable and inviting.
Well stocked. Close to the beach.
Thanks for letting us enjoy your home on the beach.
5.0 / 10.0
This house was perfect for our family. Very clean and in a great location. Comfortable beds and plenty of spaces to gather.
5.0 / 10.0
We loved our 5 days in this house and the opportunity to explore Edisto Island. The house worked well for our family - 4 children (ages 14-24) stayed on the lower floor, we had the kitchen/dining/living area between us and parents stayed on top level. (Big tip - keep the bedroom doors closed as it will greatly improve the air conditioning efficiency especially on the top level!) we enjoyed having our morning coffee on the screened-in second story porch. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
5.0 / 10.0
Have rented at Edisto for 50 years. This is one of the best.
5.0 / 10.0
Five of us stayed at the house and each teenage kid had their own room which was perfect. The separation of the upper master floor from the the other 3 bedrooms worked out great. The main floor living space is huge and well laid out and the large screened in porch from that main level was also well liked with lots of lounging and sitting room. It would be even more useful in the spring and fall when the temperature is lower, but the ocean breezes made it useable even in the summer heat. We appreciated the large table and library area off of the living room and used that as a puzzle and game table. The kitchen and eating area is spacious with modern appliances. There are lots of stairs, but that is what you get in beach communities with elevated houses.
In the last 5 years we have stayed at Edisto twice, Tybee Island, Hilton Head Island, and Hatteras on the Outer Banks and Edisto by far is our favorite place. It is a slower beach life that reminds me of summers at the beach back in the 70's and 80's before so many of the beach places in SC became completely commercialized to capitalize on tourism killing the charm. At Edisto you can wind down, relax and just enjoy the beach and family. In an hour you can be in Charleston and get your fill of touristy things if that is what you want.
4.0 / 10.0
Short walk to the beach and very interesting layout with nice spacious rooms , but be prepared to walk a lot of steps.
5.0 / 10.0
We loved staying for a generous 9 day vacation with our son and daughter in law and our other son and his girlfriend. Throw in 2 dogs and it made for a great week. A block walk to the beach, a mile to the grocery made for the perfect location. The house is roomy, bedrooms are spacious and quiet. Our favorite place was the screened in porch. Each morning we’d have our coffee/tea out there. Dogs kept track of neighborhood squirrels and enjoyed the breeze. We brought our own bikes and rode daily. Best to keep in mind depending on the members in your group, there are a lot of stairs. We didn’t mind but we are all healthy active adults. Michael was easy to contact and very responsive when I had questions or concerns.
5.0 / 10.0
This house was nearly perfect for us. We are two families of 4 (kids are tweens and teens). It is a short walk to the beautiful, wide beach. It has a wonderful screened-in back deck, well-stocked kitchen, a beautiful master bedroom suite, and a comfortable living area. However, there are a couple of drawbacks, including unreliable and slow internet, only double/queens for the kids (a two twin option would be nice), not a large enough dining table for all 8 of us to eat at the same table at the same time, and a table pictured in the listing (in the library) was not in the house (and we were counting on that for puzzles and games). These drawbacks were greatly overshadowed by the house's benefits! Overall, we had a fantastic stay!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Edisto Beach?
The average price for a rental in Edisto Beach is £204 per night. This rental is £190 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Steps from the Beach with Great Porch. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Steps from the Beach with Great Porch pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Steps from the Beach with Great Porch?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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