Edisto Island rentals can be your home base while enjoying the many boating and fishing opportunities this vacation destination offers. Edisto Island is a small community within South Carolina's Sea Islands in Charleston County. Situated just 1 hour south of Charleston, Edisto Island and Edisto Beach boast many outdoor recreational options for vacationers, such as boating, fishing and golf. They also feature many restaurants and shops when you just need a break for a bite to eat or some souvenir shopping. Fishing and boating are popular pastimes here, with many charters and rentals available for water enthusiasts. Choose Edisto Island vacation homes that appeal to your style and budget and put you closer to all the fishing and boating action.
Fishing
Fishing on the island is a tradition with the locals and a fun option for visitors, too. The conditions are ideal for fishing at all skill levels. Take your pick from surf, river, pier or deep sea fishing, as the choices are wide-reaching. Edisto Reds Fishing, an inshore fishing guide service minutes from the beach, has many packages for shallow water fishing for redfish, trout and flounder in the North Edisto and Dawhoo rivers.
Go Deep
If you'd like to charter a boat, try Fontaine Charters for off-shore fishing, ranging in price from $300 to $1,200 as of summer 2010. Whether you like to go trolling or bottom fishing, you can find a package that's right for you. Choose from half-day, 3/4-day and full-day trips. The 3/4-day deep sea fishing trip, for example, goes 20 miles out where you can try your hand at catching King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, Spadefish or Barracuda. The full day takes about 12 hours, and you may catch anything from Mahi Mahi and Sailfish to Wahoo, Marlin and Tuna. You have your choice of boats, such as the 28-Foot Topaz Express and the 21-foot Mako.
Boating
If you enjoy the water but would rather sail on it than fish in it, you're in luck. There are many charters and boat rental companies to take advantage of in and around the Edisto Island area. For a twist on traditional boating, try Botany Bay Ecotours for kayak tours, sunset cruises and dolphin tours. They also offer private boat rides for parties or other celebrations. The focus of this company is on the natural and cultural history of Edisto Island and Botany Bay Plantation. Local biologists lead the tours, offering a unique insight into Edisto Island.
While here, go dolphin watching and whale watching, or take a sailing lesson to get your sea legs. Whichever way you decide to enjoy the water, Edisto Island will not disappoint. Let Vamoose.com help you narrow down your search for the perfect Edisto Island vacation home. Use the sort-and-filter feature to customize your options by amenities, nearby attractions, price and number of bedrooms.