Spacious, 4-bedroom house at the end of a no-outlet road. Plenty of space for parking. Ideal for two families or a group of friends.
Our house name means "Seagull" in Russian. Pronounced like "Chai" you'd get at Starbucks, plus "kuh". The owners lived several years in Kazakhstan where they spoke Russian, so this connects them to those memories.
And we do mean "secluded"! This photo is taken from the lot across the street.
The Chaika kitchen got a whole redo in 2021 with granite counters, new facing, new drawers, and new backsplash.
The kitchen is spacious, well equipped with plenty of utensils and appliances.
Large capacity washer/dryer conveniently inside the house.
The large peninsula is great for food preparation and for overflow seating.
Kitchen, dining, and living area combine to give plenty of space for visiting, cooking, and eating together. New floor, rug, and upholstery installed in 2018.
Comfortable sitting and TV viewing area.
Well set up for families to share common space, but have some privacy in living space. We are pet friendly, separate pet fee applies.
Front queen bedroom "Pelican" - opens to front porch. Reminder that bedding (blankets, pillows, comforter) are provided, but guests either rent sheets or bring. (See house description)
Same front queen room. All new mattresses in 2021.
Second queen room "Dolphin" on the other wing of the house - opens to the enclosed porch. Both queen rooms have 32" TVs with cable access
Same second queen room.
Twin Room "Gator"
Bunk room "Turtle" - very solid frames
Turtle room
Each wing of the house has a full bath with a bathtub/shower.
Bath on the bunkroom wing has a fun aquatic theme, painted by an earlier guest.
Additional seating on the glassed-in porch. lovely place for morning coffee with a view of the Live Oak.
There are glass-topped tables in this house, but it is a very heavy glass. However, toddlers do need supervision.
Futon for seating or overflow sleeping.
The front porch - also nice for sitting in the evening and watching the deer, who frequently visit the field next door. (The field is owned by the city. They sometimes stage supplies there or temporarily put debris there after a storm.)
A little more intimate and private on the back porch, also with a view toward deer in the field next door and often in our back yard.
Outdoor, enclosed shower for hosing off. Also outdoor sink and counter for cleaning fish. (Coastal art throughout house provided by owner's niece Melissa Rinaldi. Find her on Google at Go Coastal.)
High fixed table under the house good for preparing while grilling or cleaning fish.
More seating under the house.
Weber charcoal grill for cookouts
Deer are frequent evening visitors. One time we counted over 20 in our yard and the field next door.
Our lovely Live Oak tree in the front gives a great view from the house, provides great climbing for the kids, adds to the secluded feel, and gives you your photo op as the kids can sit on the horizontal branch with the adults gathered around.
Same tree from the road - you can see how it hides the house. The tree has leaves year round.
Great climbing tree for all ages.
And, of course, a great backdrop for a family photo for the memory book.
Enjoy relaxing in the cooler time of day on the swing under the Live Oak.
Short 7-minute walk to the beach down a rarely used, sandy road.
Best beach for families. (our grandson, in case you wondered)
Fun times in the waves. If they are too rough, the water on the Sound side is much calmer - about a 5-minute drive.
Fun for all ages.
You never know what you might find year round on a beach walk.
We can all but guarantee amazing sunsets - best seen over the Sound, going to a beach access around the point. Sunrises are best over the ocean front.
You can also catch the sunset just looking across the field next to our house.
Great shelling - on the beach or Sound - especially if you take a long walk north from the State Park beach to Jeremy's Inlet.
We love hearing from guests about what Edisto memories they have built during their stay. Our prayer is that the house will be a place that strengthens families and friendships.
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Secluded, Spacious Edisto Beach Walk Home Chaika - Edisto Beach

10 guests
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1700 Sqft
Vacation Home•Entire place

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Pets are allowed

We are pet friendly, but do ask that pets not be allowed on the furniture or beds for the comfort of other guests. Being surrounded by unused lots makes it a great place to walk dogs. Plus we are the last house on the street, so there is almost no traffic. For stays shorter than 6 days, we can discount the pet fee. Be sure to check the town of Edisto Beach for leash regulations that are seasonal.

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About this place

Perfect Peaceful Get-away for Families or Friends and Pets

The Chaika is a lovely house on a secluded lot at the end of a street with no other house adjacent and no thru traffic.

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Beautiful live oak in front gives a nice view out the glassed-in porch. Only a short 5-minute walk to the beach on a rarely-used sandy drive. 5-minute drive to St. Helena sound for calmer waters and great beach combing. Chaika means "seagull" in Russian - read the owner bio for info on why that name. A great house for families and friends to connect! And we are pet friendly.Please read the whole description below before booking as there are conditions that will impact your stay.

The house is secluded with undeveloped lots on either side and behind us. Being the last house on a no-outlet, sand covered street means very little traffic. The huge live oak tree in the front further makes you feel like you are away from things even though the beach is a short walk. The layout is conducive to 2 families with 2 bedrooms and a bath on each side separated by a large common area in the center.

The house has a glassed porch, front deck, and back porch - all areas to sit and relax, enjoying the area. It is on stilts, so there is additional space under the house for seating, grilling, cleaning up (private outdoor shower), and drying wet swimwear. We have a small charcoal grill under the house along with various beach toys. We love to hang hammocks between the supports.

Also note we have seasonal pricing, so until you put the dates in, the price shown is likely not accurate. The pricing is set up for shorter rentals of 3-7 days - please contact us before booking if interested in longer term as there might be further discount, especially in the off-season.

The city owns the lot next to our house. On occasion they use it to stage supplies, but usually there is very little activity on it and all we see there are the deer that come by most evenings. However, if they have a project going on, there can be equipment that is kept there or trucks coming to pick up supplies. It's not been a problem for anyone, but we like to be sure no one is surprised if a maintenance vehicle or some fencing appears in the undeveloped lot!

Please note, as is most common with Edisto properties, we do not provide sheets, pillowcases, and towels. You can see the bed sizes under room details and bring what you need. You also can rent what you need from Sarah who manages our property. Her contact information is on the contract we will send once the place is booked. Her pricing is very reasonable. The result is less than the difference it would be if we provided them for all the beds each rental.

Sleeping configuration

Pelican Room

Pelican Room

1 queen bed

Dolphin room

Dolphin room

1 queen bed

Gator Room

Gator Room

2 single beds

Turtle Room

Turtle Room

2 bunk beds

Glassed Porch

Glassed Porch

1 sofa bed

What this place offers

42 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Basic Soaps
Full Kitchen
Oven
Charcoal Grill
Balcony
High Speed Internet
Satellite/Cable TV
Smoke Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector

Shared spaces

Shared Tennis Court
The city owns tennis courts just two blocks from Chaika house. You can purchase a day pass from nearby Wyndham Resorts for access to a pool.
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Nearby activities

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Fishing Charters
Surfing
Deepsea fishing
Pier fishing
Golf
Miniature Golf
Tennis
Cycling

Property Suitability

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Child friendly

The house is child friendly, but certainly little ones should be supervised, given that the house is elevated. We have a high chair for convenience.
  • Children's books and toys
  • Baby friendly
  • High chair

Events allowed

No events or parties without prior authorization from the owner. We have a long term resident across the street and we are located just a block from the police station, so it is important anything be pre-approved and be well contained!

No smoking allowed

Absolutely no smoking of any sort in the house or on the porches. If smoking in the yard, please be sure to dispose of cigarette butts - they are trash and unsightly for other guests.

Parking Included

Plenty of parking in our drive. While parking under the house technically presents a fire hazard, it is practiced commonly at Edisto and there is space for it under our house.

Meet the Host

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Owner

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Jim and Shawn have been visiting Edisto Island for 40 years. They purchased "Chaika" in the mid 90s for an investment when they sold their home in Kentucky and moved with their four children to live and serve in northern Kazakhstan. Upon returning to the U.S. they decided to hang onto the home and enjoy helping families and groups of friends have an affordable beach vacation and build memories together. "Chaika" is named after an old hotel in the city where they lived - it means "Seagull" in the Russian language.
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Scenic views

Golf Course view

Getting around

It is about a 300 yard, 7-minute walk to the beach front from our house. If you drive, you have to go to the next beach access either direction where there is car parking. Our access point only allows parking for bicycles and golf carts. The housing part of the beach front is only about 3 miles long, so nothing is very far off. You can drive places with ample parking at most beach access points, but an easy walk from our house to the closest ones. Biking is also great here - there are a couple local places that offer bike rentals.

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Policies & Rules

Check-In
4PM
Flexible timing
Check-Out
10AM
Standard
Max Guests
10 People
Including infants
Min Age
25
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Smoking

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