March and April are filled with the stirrings of spring, flowers blooming, time off from school, and one of the happiest of holidays, Easter.
It’s time well spent in the Lowcountry… and better yet, at the beach. Temps are moderate, rates are lower than summer's high season, and the calendar's full of extraordinary events.
And one of Exclusive Properties' Isle of Palms vacation rentals is the ideal place to call home while you’re here. We’re running a special promo on spring break bookings, but you have to act fast. (Skip to the end for the deets.)
To do, or not to do? That is the question.
You may just want to relax by the beach, and that’s an excellent plan. When you’re taking a break from work or school, there’s a lot to be said for unplugging and doing a reset.
It reminds me of a quote from one of my favorite authors, Anne Lamott.
Her book, “Traveling Mercies” makes great beach reading, by the way.
And the beach is, by nature, the ideal place to do it. Be lulled by the soothing sounds of the waves, as you dip your toes in the water and feel the ocean breeze on your face. The sights and sounds, the aromas and expansive sky are supremely serene and peaceful.
Which reminds me of another good quote…
For those who’d rather do…
The calendar of events around here starts getting quite full in March & April. Check out our Events page for a full rundown with details, dates, times, ticket info and photos.
Here’s just a taste of what’s in store:
The first weekend in March:
- Wednesday, March 4th – Sunday, March 8th - Wine + Food Festival, where you can eat and drink to your heart’s content, with some of the culinary world’s major talents.
- Saturday, March 7th - Front Beach Fest, a fun street festival right near your Isle of Palms vacation rental home.
Mid March:
- Saturday, March 14th - St. Patrick’s Day Block Party, a massive and popular celebration in North Charleston. You’d better wear green.
- Tuesday, March 17th - St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a downtown Charleston tradition.
- March 18th through April 11th - The Charleston Festival (previously known as The Festival of Houses and Gardens) runs from, offering access to some of the loveliest places in the historic district. There are plenty of morning and afternoon history walks, Architectural Legacy Tours, Music Under the Magnolias, Bubbles and Blooms and Beyond the Garden Gates Tours.
- Friday, March 20th – Saturday, March 21st - Charleston Bluegrass Festival, with over 20 acts playing on two lakefront stages.
- Friday, March 20th – Sunday, March 22nd - The Charleston Show, aka The Charleston Spring Antiques Show, where you can pick up some world-class antiques as a souvenir from your stay in a Charleston beach house.
- Saturday, March 21st - Isle of Palms Yard Sale, a chance to shop with the locals.
- Saturday, March 21st - Paws in the Park & Chili Cookoff, a fun fundraiser for the Charleston Animal Society. Lots of dogs, pet lovers and chili to boot.
- Sunday, March 22nd - Adult Egg Hunt at Holy City Brewing, with golden eggs and $40,000 in total prizes!
Last weekend in March
(a particularly busy one, as I covered in that last blog):
- Saturday, March 28th - Cooper River Bridge Run.
- Friday, March 27th – Sunday, March 29nd - The Flowertown Festival in Summerville.
- Saturday, March 28th - The kickoff of the Credit One Charleston Open tennis tournament on Daniel Island, which lasts through Easter Sunday, April 5th.
First weekend in April/Easter:
- Saturday, April 4th - The IOP Easter Egg Hunt, at the island’s Rec Center near your Charleston beach house.
- Sunday, April 5th - Easter Sunrise Service at Breach Inlet, right across the bridge from Isle of Palms to Sullivan’s Island.
- Sunday, April 5th - Easter Service on the gorgeous grounds of Boone Hall Plantation. All are welcome! Very kid friendly.
Hurry – our Spring Break Promo Code expires soon!
Rentals for this time are booking quickly, but we do still have some availability. Act fast and you can get $250 off Easter and Spring Break bookings of at least five nights, for dates between March 1st and April 30th. Just use promo code SPRING250 by February 20th to take advantage of this special offer.
Here are some luxury IOP beach homes to check out:
Nostos – Located at 6 51st Avenue, in the quiet part of the island. Nostos has six king bedrooms, each with its own balcony, plus seven and a half baths and accommodates 12 guests. It has an elevated heated pool and spa plus a large game room in the garage.
Sea Spray - This oceanfront home is freshly renovated with all the bells and whistles. There’s a private pool and spa, putting green, elevator, gourmet kitchen, plenty of balconies, six bedrooms and baths, and it hosts 15 guests. Located on Millionaire’s Row at 400 Ocean Boulevard.
Dolphin Manor is also oceanfront (512 Ocean Blvd.), with vaulted ceilings and expansive vistas. There’s an inground pool, spa and putting green facing the beach. Six bedrooms and six and a half baths host 12 people.
Beach Daze is closer to the action of Front Beach and is located at 1004 Carolina Boulevard. It hosts 18 guests in its eight bedrooms (7 baths), and is pet friendly for up to three pets. There’s also a private pool and elevator.
Just contact us, and we’ll get you on the calendar. Remember to act fast for the Spring Break/Easter promo code, or check if we have any other special deals available.
All best,
Lowcountry Lisa
your Isle of Palms vacation blogger