Any one been to Edisto Island? - Timeshare Users Group Online Community Forums

mamiecarter · December 11, 2007, 06:36 PM

Is it crowded at high season? When is high season? Is it hot in the summer?Is it quiet and laid back? Resort recommendations?

It sounds like a nice alternative to Hilton Head.

vkrn · December 11, 2007, 06:52 PM

Loved Edisto Beach. Very quiet. They are a big sea turtle hatching ground, so everything is kept dark and serene so as not to upset the turtles. They have several good restaurants and a bar voted one of the best "dive bars" on the island! We were there in October, so not sure about the summers. Sunsets are georgeous on the point. We are Wyndham owners, so stayed at their resort. Very nice.
Venda

beejaybeeohio · December 11, 2007, 07:21 PM

We were there in April and it was quiet but lovely. The drive to get to Edisto is beautiful with live oaks canopying the road and the most charming churches along the way. We did day trips to Charleston & Savannah. We stayed at Egrets Pointe and the egrets were very, very loud at dusk but the accomodations were very nice. There were decent restaurants on Edisto and the Piggly Wiggly grocery was adequate and not overpriced. It's probably one of the few uncommercialized east coast areas remaining.

Jestjoan · December 11, 2007, 07:25 PM

How were they at dawn?

beejaybeeohio · December 12, 2007, 06:28 PM

We didn't notice them at dawn, but then we were in the bedroom away from their nest.

ronandjoan · December 31, 2007, 10:01 PM

Edisto is our favorite Wyndham resort, we go whenever we can

bltfam · January 29, 2008, 05:40 PM

My family love Edisto Island its quiet even in the summer not built up at all.
Its NOT ayrtle beach you are at the tip of SC and there is a area down from the resort on the beach where the shells are great the big shells not much around mostly every thing shuts down early But my kids loved to see the gators just walkin' cross the yards near the pond and sunbathin on the golf course.

holdem · January 29, 2008, 09:23 PM

Anything to do on a rainy day on the island? How is the beach? Is it wide like HH?

Robnsunny · January 30, 2008, 01:34 PM

We're going this summer. Does anyone know of any deep sea fishing party boats (not charter) nearby?

Jan&Ern · February 4, 2008, 04:28 PM

It's been a while since we've visited Edisto but it is lovely. The beach is more slanted (steep) with breakfronts spaced frequently up and down the shore. Lots of shells! Take the charter to the deserted island. You won't believe the amount of shells. Our family went and since the boat is small, only about 6 or 8 people go at a time. You get dropped off at low tide and they come back to get you 2 hours later. It was fun and we found a ton of sand dollars and everything else imaginable. Bikes are a great way to get around the island. Don't miss going down to the seafood shacks where the shrimp boats come in every afternoon. You can buy fresh caught shrimp for little or nothing and it's coming right off the conveyor belt from the boat! Lots of other fresh seafood options are available as well. At the shrimp shacks there may also be charters for fishing, I just don't recall. Edisto is very quiet and you either love it or not. We go to Hilton Head with seems like New York City compared to Edisto. There's one golf course with the Wyndham resort and hopefully they've put some money into it to bring it back to what it once was. There's only one grocery store and one gas station but that's all you need. We've only been there in late March/early April. We liked it but have just moved on to other spots that we enjoy better. Have fun!

Robnsunny · February 4, 2008, 05:14 PM

Thanks for the info. The shelling trip sounds great! So does the seafood.

riverdees05 · February 4, 2008, 07:18 PM

We are going to HH at the end of February and plan to check out Edisto Island on our trip to Charleston. What is the best place to eat at Edisto?

bobcat · February 4, 2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by riverdees05

We are going to HH at the end of February and plan to check out Edisto Island on our trip to Charleston. What is the best place to eat at Edisto?

In the Summer it is hot and humid. Have plenty of water with you.

nkldavy · February 5, 2008, 09:21 AM

For us it's the Old Post Office (which may still be closed for renovations?), and the Sunset.
Uncle Davey

Ann-Marie · February 5, 2008, 09:22 AM

How would you get from HHI to Edisto Island? How long of a drive time is it?

Robnsunny · February 5, 2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bobcat

In the Summer it is hot and humid. Have plenty of water with you.

That's why we're going to the beach! I could never understand Yankees going to the beach in the winter when you can't swim.

We're Southerners and used to heat and humidity and how to beat it.

bobcat · February 6, 2008, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Robnsunny

That's why we're going to the beach! I could never understand Yankees going to the beach in the winter when you can't swim.

We're Southerners and used to heat and humidity and how to beat it.

You should go to charm school. I was trying to be nice and tell about the heat. I was going to tell you about fishing. Since you know so much, you can do your own research. I have seen many people have trouble in the summer when it very warm and humid.

riverdees05 · February 6, 2008, 08:40 AM

Hilton Head, SC US - Charleston, SC US
Total Est. Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Total Est. Distance: 116.45 miles

Hilton Head, SC US - Edisto Island, SC US
Total Est. Time: 2 hours, 3 minutes
Total Est. Distance: 108.01 miles

Edisto Island, SC US - Charleston, SC US
Total Est. Time: 54 minutes
Total Est. Distance: 40.86 miles

Robnsunny · February 6, 2008, 09:54 AM

Bobcat, sorry if I offended you. It was not meant to be offensive, just a statement that we don't consider it a concern.

bobcat · February 6, 2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Robnsunny

Bobcat, sorry if I offended you. It was not meant to be offensive, just a statement that we don't consider it a concern.

I accept. People who vacation to my area have no clue what it like in the Summer. A local man who knew the area well and was an outdoorsman died last year from the heat while in the woods. Thank you...

massvacationer · May 16, 2008, 12:45 PM

What's the weather like in Edisto Beach in October? Is the ocean still warm enough to swim (I'm from New England so 70 degrees is warm to me).

lprstn · May 16, 2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by massvacationer

What's the weather like in Edisto Beach in October? Is the ocean still warm enough to swim (I'm from New England so 70 degrees is warm to me).

Early October the weather is around 70's but sometimes in the Fall you get freakish weather happenings, but its a good time to go...early October that is.

December 11, 2007, 06:36 PM	#1
mamiecarter TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 19, 05 Location: jersey city nj Posts: 947	Any one been to Edisto Island? Is it crowded at high season? When is high season? Is it hot in the summer?Is it quiet and laid back? Resort recommendations? It sounds like a nice alternative to Hilton Head. __________________ katzenjammerkidskatzenjammrkidskatz

December 11, 2007, 07:21 PM	#3
beejaybeeohio TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Avon Lake OH Posts: 570 Resorts: Fitzpatrick Castle IRL, Peekn'Peak NY, Bushman's Nek SA	April viewpoint We were there in April and it was quiet but lovely. The drive to get to Edisto is beautiful with live oaks canopying the road and the most charming churches along the way. We did day trips to Charleston & Savannah. We stayed at Egrets Pointe and the egrets were very, very loud at dusk but the accomodations were very nice. There were decent restaurants on Edisto and the Piggly Wiggly grocery was adequate and not overpriced. It's probably one of the few uncommercialized east coast areas remaining. __________________ BJB

December 11, 2007, 07:25 PM	#4
Jestjoan TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 2,103	Egrets How were they at dawn?

December 12, 2007, 06:28 PM	#5
beejaybeeohio TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Avon Lake OH Posts: 570 Resorts: Fitzpatrick Castle IRL, Peekn'Peak NY, Bushman's Nek SA	We didn't notice them at dawn, but then we were in the bedroom away from their nest. __________________ BJB

December 31, 2007, 10:01 PM	#6
ronandjoan TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 9, 05 Location: timesharing full time now Posts: 540 Resorts: Wyndham Bonnet Creek and Smoky Mts, Telemark Apple Pointe, Townhouses at St Augustine, Dolphins Cove, Villa del Palmar (	Edisto is our favorite Wyndham resort, we go whenever we can __________________ Joan 130 timeshare stays since 2003 and still counting!!!!!! Wish we'd done this years ago.

December 11, 2007, 06:52 PM	#2
vkrn TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: May 15, 07 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 55	Loved Edisto Beach. Very quiet. They are a big sea turtle hatching ground, so everything is kept dark and serene so as not to upset the turtles. They have several good restaurants and a bar voted one of the best "dive bars" on the island! We were there in October, so not sure about the summers. Sunsets are georgeous on the point. We are Wyndham owners, so stayed at their resort. Very nice. Venda

January 29, 2008, 05:40 PM	#7
bltfam Guest BBS Reg. Date: Aug 8, 07 Location: kansas Posts: 100	My family love Edisto Island its quiet even in the summer not built up at all. Its NOT ayrtle beach you are at the tip of SC and there is a area down from the resort on the beach where the shells are great the big shells not much around mostly every thing shuts down early But my kids loved to see the gators just walkin' cross the yards near the pond and sunbathin on the golf course.

January 29, 2008, 09:23 PM	#8
holdem TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Apr 19, 07 Location: ohio Posts: 150	Anything to do on a rainy day on the island? How is the beach? Is it wide like HH?

January 30, 2008, 01:34 PM	#9
Robnsunny TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 241	We're going this summer. Does anyone know of any deep sea fishing party boats (not charter) nearby?

February 4, 2008, 04:28 PM	#10
Jan&Ern TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Location: Madison Wisconsin Posts: 129 Resorts: Fairfield Bay Arkansas	It's been a while since we've visited Edisto but it is lovely. The beach is more slanted (steep) with breakfronts spaced frequently up and down the shore. Lots of shells! Take the charter to the deserted island. You won't believe the amount of shells. Our family went and since the boat is small, only about 6 or 8 people go at a time. You get dropped off at low tide and they come back to get you 2 hours later. It was fun and we found a ton of sand dollars and everything else imaginable. Bikes are a great way to get around the island. Don't miss going down to the seafood shacks where the shrimp boats come in every afternoon. You can buy fresh caught shrimp for little or nothing and it's coming right off the conveyor belt from the boat! Lots of other fresh seafood options are available as well. At the shrimp shacks there may also be charters for fishing, I just don't recall. Edisto is very quiet and you either love it or not. We go to Hilton Head with seems like New York City compared to Edisto. There's one golf course with the Wyndham resort and hopefully they've put some money into it to bring it back to what it once was. There's only one grocery store and one gas station but that's all you need. We've only been there in late March/early April. We liked it but have just moved on to other spots that we enjoy better. Have fun!

February 4, 2008, 05:14 PM	#11
Robnsunny TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 241	Thanks for the info. The shelling trip sounds great! So does the seafood.

February 4, 2008, 07:18 PM	#12
riverdees05 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,307 Resorts: OLCC, Lakewood, Foxrun, Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort, Landmark, Fontana, Sweetbriar,Tree Tops-TN, Grand Timbers, Marriott	We are going to HH at the end of February and plan to check out Edisto Island on our trip to Charleston. What is the best place to eat at Edisto?

February 5, 2008, 09:21 AM	#14
nkldavy TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Nov 3, 05 Location: Delaware Valley Posts: 55 Resorts: Ocean Walk, Orlando International Resort Club, Ocean Ridge, Marriott's Barony, and Blue Tree Resort	Edisto - Two Favorite Places to Eat For us it's the Old Post Office (which may still be closed for renovations?), and the Sunset. Uncle Davey

February 5, 2008, 09:22 AM	#15
Ann-Marie TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Oyster Bay, NY Posts: 1,059 Resorts: Summit at Massanutten, Sheraton Desert Oasis	How would you get from HHI to Edisto Island? How long of a drive time is it? __________________ Ann-Marie

February 6, 2008, 08:40 AM	#18
riverdees05 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,307 Resorts: OLCC, Lakewood, Foxrun, Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort, Landmark, Fontana, Sweetbriar,Tree Tops-TN, Grand Timbers, Marriott	Hilton Head, SC US - Charleston, SC US Total Est. Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes Total Est. Distance: 116.45 miles Hilton Head, SC US - Edisto Island, SC US Total Est. Time: 2 hours, 3 minutes Total Est. Distance: 108.01 miles Edisto Island, SC US - Charleston, SC US Total Est. Time: 54 minutes Total Est. Distance: 40.86 miles

February 6, 2008, 09:54 AM	#19
Robnsunny TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 241	Bobcat, sorry if I offended you. It was not meant to be offensive, just a statement that we don't consider it a concern.

May 16, 2008, 12:45 PM	#21
massvacationer TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: May 10, 08 Location: New England Posts: 66 Resorts: Wyndham/FF Points	October Weather at Edisto, SC What's the weather like in Edisto Beach in October? Is the ocean still warm enough to swim (I'm from New England so 70 degrees is warm to me).

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