🌿 South Carolina Lowcountry

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Vacation rentals in the heart of the Ace Basin — one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the East Coast. Marshes, wildlife, and Southern charm at your doorstep.

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Hand-picked rentals from waterfront marsh houses to hunting lodges — all within the pristine Ace Basin region.

From $285/night
The Marsh House
Sleeps 6  ·  3 BR / 2 BA  ·  Colleton County

Wake up to sweeping marsh views from your private dock. Launch kayaks right from the property and watch herons fish in the golden morning light. The ultimate Lowcountry waterfront experience.

Waterfront Pet Friendly WiFi Private Dock
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From $195/night
Edisto Cottage
Sleeps 4  ·  2 BR / 1 BA  ·  Near Edisto Island

Just 10 minutes from Edisto Beach, this charming cottage oozes Southern warmth. Relax on the screened porch with sweet tea, explore sea-shell covered shores, and unwind from the everyday.

Near Beach WiFi Fireplace Screened Porch
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From $395/night
The Hunting Lodge
Sleeps 10  ·  4 BR / 3 BA  ·  50 Acres

The perfect base for serious hunting and fishing groups. Fifty private acres, a roaring fire pit, and easy access to some of the best whitetail and waterfowl habitat in the Southeast.

Large Group Hunting Fishing Fire Pit
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One of America's Most Treasured Wild Places

The Ace Basin spans over 350,000 acres of tidal marshes, forests, and waterways — a living landscape largely unchanged for centuries.

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Kayaking & Canoeing
Paddle through ancient tidal creeks and witness the marsh come alive around every bend.
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Birding
Over 300 species recorded. Herons, egrets, painted buntings, and bald eagles all year round.
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Fishing
World-class redfish, flounder, and bass in the ACE (Ashepoo-Combahee-Edisto) rivers.
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Hunting
Whitetail deer, duck, and dove in managed habitats on private and public lands.
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Beach Access
Edisto Beach State Park and Hunting Island just a short drive away — pristine and uncrowded.
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Historic Plantations
Explore rice cultivation heritage, antebellum estates, and deep Gullah Geechee culture.
"One of the most pristine natural areas on the East Coast."
The ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge protects one of the largest undeveloped estuaries in North America. Home to endangered species, ancient longleaf pine forests, and miles of untouched tidal marsh — this is the Lowcountry as it was always meant to be experienced.

What Our Guests Say

Real stories from the families, friends, and adventurers who've called the Ace Basin home — even if just for a week.

★★★★★

"Perfect escape from the city. The marsh views were absolutely stunning — I sat on that dock every morning with my coffee watching herons fly past. We didn't want to leave. Already planning our return trip."

Sarah M. — Atlanta, GA  ·  The Marsh House
★★★★★

"Brought the whole family for Thanksgiving — fourteen of us. The lodge was perfect. Plenty of room, a big bonfire every night, and the kids had the run of the property. Best holiday we've had in years."

James & Linda T. — Charlotte, NC  ·  The Hunting Lodge
★★★★★

"Best fishing trip of my life, full stop. The dock was perfect for early morning casts and the local guide we hired through the rental knew every hidden creek in the basin. We caught reds every single day."

Mike R. — Nashville, TN  ·  The Marsh House

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The Ace Basin, South Carolina

Where the Ashepoo, Combahee, and Edisto Rivers meet the sea.

The ACE Basin — named for the Ashepoo, Combahee, and Edisto rivers — is one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the East Coast of North America. Spanning parts of Colleton, Beaufort, and Charleston counties, this remarkable landscape is a mosaic of salt marshes, tidal creeks, bottomland hardwood forests, and old rice fields that have been preserved through a unique partnership of private landowners, state agencies, and conservation organizations.

Visiting the Ace Basin means stepping into a world of extraordinary natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The Gullah Geechee culture, descended from enslaved West Africans who worked the vast rice plantations, still echoes through the region's language, food, and traditions. The old plantation roads, tabby ruins, and ancient live oaks draped in Spanish moss tell a story that stretches back centuries.

Whether you're here to cast a line, paddle a tidal creek, spot a painted bunting, or simply breathe the salt air on a porch swing — the Ace Basin has a way of slowing time down to something that feels just right.

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📍 Getting Here

  • 🏙️ Charleston, SC — 45–60 min drive
  • 🌴 Edisto Island — 20–30 min drive
  • Beaufort, SC — 35–45 min drive
  • 🌳 Walterboro, SC — 15–20 min drive
  • ✈️ Charleston Int'l Airport — ~1 hr
  • ✈️ Savannah Airport (SAV) — ~1.5 hr
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) Mild temps, wildflowers, peak birding. Ideal for kayaking.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) Hot & humid. Beach season. Evening marsh breezes.
🍂 Fall (Sep–Nov) Best weather of the year. Fishing peaks. Hunting begins.
🦆 Winter (Dec–Feb) Duck season. Fewer crowds. Mild coastal winters.