Private saltwater pool, six porches, five minutes by bike to the beach
Caretta | A Private Coastal Retreat on Edisto Island
Luxury Edisto Home - Private Saltwater Pool, Elevator 5 Min to Beach, Golf Views
Edisto Island, SC, United States
Named for the loggerhead sea turtle that returns to nest along Edisto’s shores, Caretta is a custom-built coastal retreat completed in 2025. Tucked beneath mature live oaks in Ocean Ridge, the home offers a private saltwater pool, six porches and outdoor living spaces, a beautifully equipped kitchen, a dedicated top-floor primary suite, and elevator access throughout. Just five minutes from the beach by bike, Caretta was designed for gathering, slowing down, and enjoying Edisto at its best.
Good to know
Caretta was thoughtfully designed for gathering, relaxing, and enjoying Edisto at a slower pace. Every detail was chosen to make your stay comfortable, effortless, and memorable. Highlights include: - Four beautifully appointed bedrooms sleeping up to 12 guests, including an entire private top-floor primary suite - More than 1,600 square feet of outdoor living space across six porches and gathering areas - A screened dining porch overlooking the golf course with seating for large gatherings - A private fenced saltwater pool with a premium marble deck, generous seating, umbrellas, and a poolside gathering space where the day naturally begins and ends - A gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, professional six-burner gas range, extensive cookware, and everything needed for meals ranging from fresh local seafood to family dinners - A dedicated beverage bar with wine refrigerator, cocktail glassware, and everything needed for relaxed entertaining - A four-stop elevator providing easy access throughout the home - A quiet top-floor workspace with monitor, keyboard, mouse, docking station, and high-speed Wi-Fi
Other Details to Note
Edisto is a quiet coastal community known for its natural beauty and relaxed pace. The island’s charm comes from its uncrowded beaches, live oaks, tidal creeks, fresh local seafood, and the simple pleasure of slowing down and enjoying time together. A few details to help you plan your stay: - The private saltwater pool is available year-round, with optional seasonal pool heating available for an additional fee. - Ocean Ridge is a private gated community. Guests may purchase optional amenity passes for access to additional community pools, tennis, pickleball, fitness facilities, and recreation areas. - The beach is approximately five minutes away by bike. Guests often find that bicycles make exploring Edisto especially enjoyable. LSVs can also be rented from local vendors for easy access to the beach, marina, restaurants, and the rest of the island. - Dogs are welcome with prior approval and an applicable pet fee.
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- Pool
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Outdoors
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor kitchen
- Outdoor seating
- Patio
- Sun loungers
Bathroom
- Outdoor shower
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- Pool
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Outdoors
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor kitchen
- Outdoor seating
- Patio
- Sun loungers
Bathroom
- Outdoor shower
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Mini Fridge
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Mosquito net
- Clothing storage
Family
- Board games
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
- Portable fans
Parking and facilities
- Elevator
- EV charger
- Free parking on premises
- Private living room
Entertainment
- Sound system
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
Caretta is located in Ocean Ridge, a private gated community on Edisto Island surrounded by mature live oaks, palmettos, and the natural beauty of the South Carolina Lowcountry. The home overlooks the 17th hole of the Plantation Course and offers a peaceful setting while remaining close to everything that makes Edisto special. The beach is approximately five minutes away by bike, with easy access to the marina, restaurants, golf, tennis, pickleball, and island activities. Edisto is known for its quiet beaches, winding tidal creeks, fresh local seafood, and relaxed pace. Unlike many coastal destinations, Edisto remains wonderfully unhurried, offering a place to slow down and enjoy time together.
Guest Access
You have private access to the entire home. A four-stop elevator connects the parking level to every floor, including the top-floor primary suite. Note: between stays we park the elevator on the 2nd floor with the interior gate open. To call it to the ground level, go to the 2nd floor elevator door, push the call button, and close the interior gate.
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Edisto Island, SC, United States
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