10/10 Excellent
Joanne P.
30 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Time
Joanne P.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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NEW reno/furnishings, 650' to the beach, Dog friendly, at the The Octopus Oak.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Edisto Island, SC
- Botany Bay Plantation
- Edisto Beach State Park3 min drive
- Plantation Course at Edisto3 min drive
- Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)168 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Left rear bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Primary suite
1 King Bed
Right front bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Right rear bedroom
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Front right bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Left hall bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Primary suite
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Rear right bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
NEW reno/furnishings, 650' to the beach, Dog friendly, at the The Octopus Oak.
You'll love being so close to the beach, but secluded by the oak and palmettos out front! The Octopus Oak provides your family with everything they need to enjoy Edisto's beauty and peaceful pace. Completely renovated in 2024, with new furniture. 4 BRs 3.5 BAs (1.5 bath is Jack-n-Jill with shared soaking tub/shower). Master BR also has soaking tub. Open and stylish LR/DR/Kitchen area. Large screened porch with dining table, 2 Adirondack chairs, and 6 ft swing. Downstairs, you'll hang out in the outdoor entertainment area, which has a 65" TV, seating for 8, a BBQ grill, and ping pong table. Edisto is "the beach the way it used to be" - no hotels/high rises or chain restaurants/stores - only locally owned shops, casual restaurants, and farm (or ocean!)-to-table dining. Charleston's not far, if you want cultural amenities, but honestly, most people come to Edisto -- to explore, rest, soak up the sun and waves, enjoy nature, and make memories -- and they rarely leave!
Property manager
Beth Crews
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Outdoor stuff: toss out grill ashes if used; replace cover & remote on outdoor TV if used; dump sand out of wagon if used - THANKS!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Edisto Island
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Edisto Beach, a neighbourhood in Edisto Island. Plantation Course at Edisto and Deep Water Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Edisto Beach State Park and Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Edisto Island, SC
What's nearby
- Edisto Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 1.0 km
- Plantation Course at Edisto - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
- Edisto Island Serpentarium - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
- Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Whaley's - 2 min drive
- Pressley's at the Marina - 3 min drive
- Sea Cow Eatery - 2 min drive
- McConkey's Jungle Shack - 3 min drive
- The Waterfront Restaurant - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Debbie B.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Octopus Oak Does Not Disappoint!
Debbie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Randall R.
22 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Octopus Oak October Beach Trip
Randall R.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly R.
14 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful!
Kelly R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
About the host
Hosted by Beth Crews
Hi. We are from NC and SC, and live currently in Greenville SC. But we love Edisto... we got engaged here, in fact, and love returning whenever we can. We love nature, and the slow pace, and the wholesome environment, and the local businesses. We love the ride out here, through the maritime forests, across the waterways, spotting the birds and Spanish Oak, noticing the tides, and breathing slower and deeper. We love having friends, or any of our 6 kids (and 3 grands), to join whenever they can. We've been known to play bingo at the Lion's Club, but we haven't won yet! And we get out to Botany Bay whenever we can, too. We love hosting guests who appreciate the same things about the house and Edisto that we do.
Why they chose this property
We love the street the house is on, and the ice cream truck that drives by twice a day, and the friendly folks that you meet here. We love our beach access #11, where only bikes and golf carts are allowed, and rounding its curve to see the sea oats, sea turtle nests (in season), and expanse of ocean.
What makes this property unique
The house has been decorated to be casual but contemporary, with just what you need, but not anything that would clutter your experience. We want you to rest and enjoy and make memories. We're close to the beach, so you don't need a golf cart to get there. I think among Edisto properties, there aren't many 4 bedroom places that are pet-friendly, and our outdoor space also is a nice touch. But our absolute favorite feature of the house is the sprawling oak that welcomes you up the front stairs -- it makes the house feel like you're in a treehouse!
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