A private retreat on the Ashley River
North Charleston · By the river · By invitation
When we built this house on the Ashley, we built it for the people we love — for the cousins flying in from out of town, for the friends we hadn't seen in years, for the next generation finding their footing in the world. The plans had a guest room before they had a primary suite. That tells you everything you need to know about why we're here.
The Lowcountry has a way of slowing people down. The marsh runs on its own clock. The tide doesn't care about anyone's deadlines. Mornings start with coffee on the deck and the herons working the shallows; afternoons are for the boat or a long lunch downtown; evenings are for the screened porch, slow conversations, and the quiet that comes off the river after dark. We've watched first dates become engagements here. We've watched our friends' kids grow into people we now host on their own.
This isn't a rental. It isn't a B&B with strangers down the hall. It's our home — and when we're not in it, we'd rather it be filled with the people we'd most want to share it with. Send us your dates, tell us why you're coming through, and we'll do the rest. There will be coffee in the kitchen and clean towels by the dock when you arrive. The rest is yours.
Three floors of light, river views from every room, and a long list of places to land. Make yourself at home — every door here is open to you.
Heated pool steps from the dock. Hot tub for the after-dinner soak. Towels stacked at the gate.
Sunset cocktails on the boards. Refreshments stocked dockside. Watch the herons work the shallows while the light goes pink.
Strung from the live oak in the side yard. Kid-tested, parent-approved. A surprising amount of adult-time on it too.
The heart of the house. Expansive butler's pantry behind it stocked with everything you'd reach for. No "pls ask before opening" rules — make breakfast at 11 or eggs at midnight.
The first room of the day. East-facing, big rocking chairs, the morning light coming through the live oaks. Bring a coffee and watch the neighborhood wake up.
Outdoor kitchen, ceiling fans, deep chairs, a TV for the games. Where the long Lowcountry evenings live. Refreshments within reach.
Pool table for after-dinner games. Open-air deck off the back for the morning coffee or the evening nightcap. River views the whole way.
For the rainy afternoon, the slow Sunday, the kids who want a project. Always a puzzle going.
A second kitchen on the guest level. Light refreshments, snacks, coffee. Use it on your own clock — no need to come downstairs before you're ready.
A few of our favorite places. The list grows every visit.
Quieter than Folly. Park on the side streets, walk the wide flat sand, end at Poe's Tavern for a burger.
The classic family beach. Wide, flat, family-friendly. Coconut Joe's for an oceanfront lunch with the kids.
The surf town. More personality, more crowd. Walk to the pier, lunch at Lost Dog Café.
The big-night-out steakhouse. Live music in the bar, the porterhouse for two, ask for Tommy.
The local-favorite Lowcountry classic. Sit at the chef's bar if you can, get the maverick grits.
The one we send everyone to. Off-the-tourist-path, generous portions, the kind of place you'll want to come back to.
The oldest landscaped garden in America. Romantic in spring, ghostly in winter, always worth a morning.
The classic. Walk it at golden hour. Bring a cocktail in a to-go cup.
The boat is yours during your stay. Sunset loop, lazy afternoon to a sandbar, or just drift.
Returning guests earn loyalty status — a way of saying we know who you are and we're glad you're back.
We host friends and family. Send us your dates and a note about why you're coming through, and we'll be in touch within a day or two to confirm.