Spring has sprung, and thankfully the pollen has given way to lush greenery and gorgeous gardens.
‘Tis the season for proms and graduations. Memorial Day is fast approaching, when the prime summer season officially kicks off for IOP rental houses.
Schools are letting out, the weather’s warm, and there’s something about the beach that beckons toddlers, tweens, teens, their parents, their grandparents… it’s ideal fun for every age of human. And, it’s awesome for your dogs, too.
IOP: Charleston’s Beach
The Isle of Palms, a beloved barrier island, is considered to be Charleston’s beach. We’re an easy drive from downtown, giving you the ability to experience the historic charm of Charleston while also having an ocean vacation.
A beach house makes the perfect home base, since you can gather so many of your clan in one place. Watch a game in the large living areas, prepare fresh seafood together in the gourmet kitchen, hang out and catch up on the expansive decks and patios. Take long moonlit walks on the beach, or early morning runs along the water’s edge.
EP has the IOP’s Best
Exclusive Properties has a portfolio of 38 of the very best IOP rental houses. In fact, one of our properties was even named to a prestigious list - the top ten vacation rental houses in America and Mexico. Read all about it in this blog.
Our IOP rental houses range in size from four to eleven bedrooms. Some are even able to accommodate 28 people, not counting children under two years of age.
Pick your preferred part of the Isle…
As you head over the Isle of Palms Connector onto the isle, choose which part of the island you’d prefer.
Turn LEFT for “North of the Connector,” up Palm Boulevard along the avenues, toward the Isle of Palm’s Marina and Wild Dunes Resort.
Or, turn RIGHT for “South of the Connector,” and Ocean Boulevard, between Front Beach (IOP’s commercial district) down to Breach Inlet.
I’ll highlight a couple properties in each part, which still have openings. Starting at the top (north) of the island and working our way down...
Top IOP Rental Houses with Summer 2025 Availability
NORTH of the CONNECTOR
Nostos, at 6 51st Avenue
The upper avenues are a quiet section of the island, located between Wild Dunes and the ocean, away from the fray of Palm Boulevard. Nostos was designed by architect Brent Fleming with close attention to detail and custom built for comfort. Each one of its six king bedrooms has its own balcony and views, and there are 7.5 bathrooms. The spacious master suite has a sitting room, coffee bar and ensuite marble bathroom with soaking tub. Nostos accommodates 12 guests, not counting children under two. Two of the king bedrooms can be converted to XL twins, if you prefer.
Even if you’re not a gourmet chef (yet), you’ll be well on your way in this kitchen filled with pro tools like a Wolf gas range, second oven, Wolf steam oven, Sub Zero fridge, two additional full size fridges and a couple more for beverages, plus a full prep kitchen.
Head through the ten-foot oak French doors out to the pool deck, with its elevated private pool and hot tub, or check out the large game room. Nostos has an elevator as well as two ADA compliant bathrooms (a rarity on the IOP). See photos and read more about Nostos here.
Stella Maris, at 7 46th Avenue
Also on the quiet upper avenues is Stella Maris – a brand new home and new addition to our Luxury Collection. It has an airy, modern feel, with its coastal chic décor and Bahama shutters.
The master suite’s on the first floor, with its garden tub and dual sinks. Four more bedrooms are upstairs (two kings and two queens), each with ensuite bathrooms - a total of five bedrooms to sleep 10. Living areas inside are open concept, with a large kitchen island and plenty of seating, plus an elevator for convenience. On the ground level, there’s an inground pool and spacious outdoor relaxation area with TV, ping pong and outdoor shower, and the beach is just a two-minute walk away. See more about Stella Maris.
- SOUTH of the CONNECTOR
Palm Manor, at 917 Ocean Boulevard
Palm Manor has a cool reverse floor plan; upstairs is an open concept combination kitchen, living and dining area that overlooks the ocean and Ocean Boulevard. It has eight bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms and can accommodate 18 people, not counting children under two. Expansive porch decks on both floors line the front and back of the home, and there’s a private in-ground pool out back. Palm Manor also has an elevator.
Ocean View, at 411 Ocean Boulevard
A little further down Ocean Boulevard toward the quieter part of the isle is Ocean View, another member of our Luxury Collection and favorite of guests. Its three-sided infinity pool and hot tub look out toward the ocean and greet you as you enter the home.
Other cool features are a glass elevator, outdoor kitchen with grill and wet bar, widow’s walk and rooftop deck with phenomenal views. It too has a reverse floor plan, with open living areas on the second floor, which flows into the gourmet kitchen with its stainless steel Wolf appliances and large island. Ocean View has seven bedrooms, five bathroom, two half baths, and sleeps 16 people (not counting those under two). Plus – Ocean View is pet-friendly!
If you’re interested in any of these homes, be sure to contact us as soon as you can, since they’re filling up fast. We’ll do our best to put you in the perfect IOP rental.
All best,
Lowcountry Lisa
your Isle of Palms vacation blogger