Marsa's Place | Pet Friendly Vintage Beach Retreat, Shared Tidal Dock, Private Edingsville Beach Access & Marsh/Creek/Ocean Views
Settle into a classic Edisto Island beach house at Marsa's Place, a charming 3BR/2.5BA vintage retreat (sleeps 7 | 1K, 2Q, 1 Futon) nestled beneath the live oaks in the gated community of Cowpens. Tucked between the Atlantic Ocean in front and Frampton Creek behind, this pet friendly home offers four porches, a shared tidal dock, and a short walk to private Edingsville Beach. Wake to wide ocean views, wander down to the creek, and choose a different porch for every mood.
Creekside Days & Edingsville Beach
Morning coffee can easily become an hour watching birds work the marsh. Dolphins visit the tidal creek. Cast a fishing line or lower a crab basket from the shared dock or settle into a porch rocker and let someone else catch supper. Stroll along a pleasant winding path past the lagoons leads to private Edingsville Beach, where you can walk the uncrowded shore, search for shells and sharks' teeth, or spend an afternoon surf fishing. Beach access is on foot or by bicycle, and the walk is part of the experience. Nature supplies its own changing program. Watch monarch butterflies during their autumn migration, a doe and fawn beside the backyard creek, and shorebirds feeding in the marsh. Sea turtles' nest on Edingsville Beach in season, and keeping the shore dark and undisturbed helps protect them and their hatchlings.
There is time here for an old-fashioned swing, another chapter of your book, and conversations that outlast the sunset. After dark, step onto a porch for stars overhead and moonlight across the sea, and listen to the surf and the sounds of the marsh.
Vintage Comfort Indoors
Inside, soaring 9-foot ceilings, plenty of natural light and luxury vinyl plank flooring in all three bedrooms set the tone. Traditional vintage furnishings and fresh bedding in every bedroom reflect a home loved across generations. The well-equipped kitchen is made for gathering, so compare the day's discoveries over supper, then choose your porch for the evening. Starlink internet service keeps you connected for streaming and staying in touch.
Sleeping Accommodations: Sleeps 7
Three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, all on the second floor, give your group room to spread out, with porch access from every bedroom.
Primary Bedroom: King bed, private ensuite bath, TV, with access to both the creek facing porch and the ocean facing porch
Bedroom 2: Queen bed, shared Jack and Jill bath, opens to the ocean facing porch
Bedroom 3: Queen bed and futon, shared Jack and Jill bath, opens to the creek facing porch
Close to Edisto, an Hour from Charleston
Edisto's local attractions, restaurants and shops are a short drive away. Charleston is about an hour away, where many famous festivals and events like Spoleto and SEWE are held, which makes Marsa's Place a quiet seaside base camp. Plan a day in the city, then return to the creek, the sea and a slower rhythm.
Why Guests Love Marsa's Place:
Pet friendly vintage beach retreat for up to seven guests
Four porches with rocking chairs, hammock chairs and a cozy swing
Ocean, marsh and creek views
Shared tidal dock on Frampton Creek for fishing, crabbing and kayaking
Short walk or bike ride to private Edingsville Beach
Dolphins, shorebirds and Lowcountry wildlife daily
Gated Cowpens community, quiet and uncrowded
Cargo elevator for easy luggage and grocery loading from the carport
Starlink wireless internet
Close to Edisto attractions and an hour from Charleston
Bring your fishing rod, binoculars and a book you've been meaning to finish, and leave room in the day for doing very little.
Things To Know:
Check-In: 4:00 PM
Check-Out: 10:00 AM
No Smoking
Pets: Up to two medium sized, well-behaved dogs allowed with paid pet fee
All bedrooms are on the second floor
Elevator: For cargo use only. It serves the under-house carport and the first and second floor creek side porches, making it easy to bring in luggage and groceries
Cowpens POA Regulations: Guests may not bring or rent golf carts. Access to Edingsville Beach (less than one mile) is pedestrian or bike only. Vehicle access through Jeremy Cay is not permitted. Violation of POA rules may result in immediate removal without refund
No Boat Ramp Access: Please contact Carolina One Vacation Rentals for more information
Respect the Island: Please be considerate of the home, the surrounding nature, and neighbors
Lights Out for Loggerheads: No front porch lights from April through October. Bright lights can disorient nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings on our peaceful Edingsville Beach
A Note for Guests Traveling with Pets
This home welcomes well-behaved dogs! Because Vrbo displays an all-inclusive price at booking, the pet fee is NOT automatically added to your reservation. To ensure everything is properly documented, please declare the number of pets you will be bringing at the time of booking so the pet fee will reflected in the reservation total. Our standard pet fee is $175 per pet plus tax, and most homes have a 2-pet maximum unless otherwise noted in the listing. Undeclared pets are a violation of the rental agreement and may result in additional charges. We appreciate your honesty and look forward to welcoming you and your four-legged family members to Edisto!