Saint Helena Island, SC

Travel Guide

Saint Helena Island
Photo by Chelc Griffin
Photo by Erick Sillitoe
Photo by Erick Sillitoe
Photo by Dawn Sanders

Where to stay in Saint Helena Island

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Beachwalk

Though Beachwalk might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hunting Island Lighthouse and Hunting Island.

Beachwalk
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Bonito Boathouses

If you're spending some time in Bonito Boathouses, Fripp Island Marina and Sunset View Park are top sights worth seeing.

Bonito Boathouses
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Blue Heron Lake

Blue Heron Lake might not have many top sights, but Fripp Island Beach and Fripp Island Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Blue Heron Lake
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Deer Lake

While Deer Lake might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fripp Island Beach and Fripp Island Marina.

Deer Lake
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Sweetgrass

Sweetgrass might not have many top sights, but Fripp Island Marina and Fripp Island Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sweetgrass
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Lands End

Lands End might not have many top sights, but Fort Fremont and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lands End
2 Golf Carts, River and Marsh Views, Oceanfront Community, Beautiful Sunsets 🌴
2 Golf Carts, River and Marsh Views, Oceanfront Community, Beautiful Sunsets 🌴
St Helena Island
Stay at this vacation home in Saint Helena Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Butchers Island and Hunting Island ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews)
January 2025
"We had a great time! The home was clean and comfortable. Melissa was so very helpful and very informative."

Reviewed on 2 February 2025

2 Golf Carts, River and Marsh Views, Oceanfront Community, Beautiful Sunsets 🌴
FRIPP ISLAND Limo golf cart, Bikes, Ping Pong, FirePit, Cards avail, sleeps 13
FRIPP ISLAND Limo golf cart, Bikes, Ping Pong, FirePit, Cards avail, sleeps 13
Saint Helena Island
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Saint Helena Island. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Ocean Point Golf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
A experience with the host, great property
"Great location, super cute property. The amenities were excellent for kids. I wasn't sure if firewood was provided for the firepit but there was a huge stack of wood to use and the firepit was a highlight. My husband cooked steaks on the grill and that was also a big hit. The kitchen is very tiny, ..."

Reviewed on 28 December 2024

FRIPP ISLAND Limo golf cart, Bikes, Ping Pong, FirePit, Cards avail, sleeps 13
Oceanfront, elevator, 5 bedrooms, 4 KING beds, Hot Tub, spacious, super clean
Oceanfront, elevator, 5 bedrooms, 4 KING beds, Hot Tub, spacious, super clean
Fripp Island
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Saint Helena Island. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Ocean Point Golf Course ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Great Location for Families
"Loved the views and hot tub especially so late in the season."

Reviewed on 11 November 2024

Oceanfront, elevator, 5 bedrooms, 4 KING beds, Hot Tub, spacious, super clean
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
2 Golf Carts, River and Marsh Views, Oceanfront Community, Beautiful Sunsets 🌴
2 Golf Carts, River and Marsh Views, Oceanfront Community, Beautiful Sunsets 🌴
St Helena Island
Stay at this vacation home in Saint Helena Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Butchers Island and Hunting Island ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews)
January 2025
"We had a great time! The home was clean and comfortable. Melissa was so very helpful and very informative."

Reviewed on 2 February 2025

2 Golf Carts, River and Marsh Views, Oceanfront Community, Beautiful Sunsets 🌴
FRIPP ISLAND Limo golf cart, Bikes, Ping Pong, FirePit, Cards avail, sleeps 13
FRIPP ISLAND Limo golf cart, Bikes, Ping Pong, FirePit, Cards avail, sleeps 13
Saint Helena Island
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Saint Helena Island. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Ocean Point Golf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
A experience with the host, great property
"Great location, super cute property. The amenities were excellent for kids. I wasn't sure if firewood was provided for the firepit but there was a huge stack of wood to use and the firepit was a highlight. My husband cooked steaks on the grill and that was also a big hit. The kitchen is very tiny, ..."

Reviewed on 28 December 2024

FRIPP ISLAND Limo golf cart, Bikes, Ping Pong, FirePit, Cards avail, sleeps 13
Oceanfront, elevator, 5 bedrooms, 4 KING beds, Hot Tub, spacious, super clean
Oceanfront, elevator, 5 bedrooms, 4 KING beds, Hot Tub, spacious, super clean
Fripp Island
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Saint Helena Island. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Ocean Point Golf Course ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Great Location for Families
"Loved the views and hot tub especially so late in the season."

Reviewed on 11 November 2024

Oceanfront, elevator, 5 bedrooms, 4 KING beds, Hot Tub, spacious, super clean
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Saint Helena Island

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 17%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

One should visit Penn Center for an hour or so while there. Great history.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We have family that we hardly ever see until we make a week long visit and we appreciate Rodeway Inn being available for us. The location is convenient and the staff helped to make us laugh as we did them also. We look forward to future stays!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I hope that the hotel return my favorite throw

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Saint Helena was just a stop on the way to Hunting Island. There's not much there but a Family Dollar and some gas stations.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It was nice, could have done with out the rain but overall it was great for the food, shopping, haircuts and just to explore. While doing Marine corps graduation.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Wouldn't go back