The Island Oak is ideally located to major tourist attractions in Charleston. From our location, the historic district is a 10 minute drive , Folly Beach is 5 miles away and several pro link golf coarse to include the Ocean Coarse at Kiawah Island, with in a 15 mile radius.
The house has art and decor collected from my travels around the world with a few pieces by local artist to remind me of home. The large fenced in yard offers tons of privacy when enjoying the outdoor deck and fire pit.
No party policy:
The nightly rates in this app is for lodging only for 6 guests. The outdoor kitchen/pavilion is a bonus area which is available for use at no additional charges. There is another event space , the Encore on the adjacent property. We the owner, will not book events at this property during your stay.
Please don't lease this property as event space, if so an additional fee will be accessed.
The house is situated on a 1.5 acre fenced lot with a gate and 165ft of driveway.
We are respectful of guests privacy and do our best to avoid contact. However, we own the adjacent (2) rental units, parking lot and the wooded lot in the rear ( total 5 acres) corner lot. We maintain our properties and make every attempt to schedule lawn care during appropriate hours, mainly when guests are not present.
At no time will an employee or owner enter the property without guests request or an emergency.
Property environment:
When visiting Charleston and Coastal South Carolina there are additional seasons of the year unique to this area other than Spring , Summer, Winter and Fall.
Pollen Season: March - late April.
Bring allergy meds.
Outdoor dining is a challenge due to blowing pollen which blankets the surfaces of outdoor furniture, vehicles etc etc. This area saturated with Oak and Pine trees.
Mosquito Season:
June - September.
Pack your insect repellent of choice so you can enjoy summer evening outdoors. ( skin so soft, peppermint oil and water spray)
We do furnish citronella candles on the deck and outdoor kitchen.
We spray the lawns with a local mixture of lemon dish washing liquid and lemon ammonia before outside events.
Hurricane Season: June - October
Though you'll have ample warnings, please adhere to weather advisories and beach traffic / ocean currents warnings.
Also, during summer months be prepared for afternoon thunderstorms lasting a couple hours then sunshine and humidity again.