About Pawley's Island, SC
Located midway between Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, and 70 miles north of Charleston, is Pawley´s Island, South Carolina. This island getaway had a population of less than 150 in 2000, and offers a number of oceanfront condos, beach homes and luxury villas. Pawley´s Island is a popular tourist destination. Located in Georgetown County, this island is only ½ mile wide and 3.5 miles long and offers beautiful beaches, sand dunes and sunset views of the Atlantic Ocean. You may search the MLS for all of the area's real estate listings, or feel free to browse through all of our featured listings in Pawley's Island and in the surrounding areas.
Pawley´s Island is full of historical charm and legends, including that of the "Gray Man" who is said to haunt the island´s shores before a storm. Pawley´s Island is perhaps one of the oldest summer resorts on the eastern coast, and was a summer vacation retreat for plantation owners and rice planters in the early 1700´s. Back in those days, planters would leave their riverside plantations to escape insects and disease, and in the process, found a little slice of paradise on Pawley´s Island. Echoes of the past can still be seen on Pawley´s Island in the 12 historic homes from the 18th century which are in the historic district.
Known for its laid back, "beach bum" lifestyle, Pawley´s Island offers an array of carefree and casual activities. Whether you wish to catch a sunset while swinging in a hammock, go crabbing or fishing, or swap ghost stories around a beachy bonfire, Pawley´s Island is the place for you. The beaches on Pawley´s Island are some of the most pristine that South Carolina has to offer, and are well known for their surf. The speed limit on Pawley´s Island also does not exceed 25 mph in order to make this island community as safe as it is beautiful. Here you won´t find some of the aspects of other beach towns that ruin the ambience, like neon lights, noisy venues and bumper to bumper traffic.
On Pawley´s Island, residents enjoy a secluded lifestyle, but are also within a five minute trip to the mainland. While Pawley´s Island prides itself in its natural outdoors activities and beauty, the mainland is also nearby for golfing, shopping, fine dining and entertainment. Whether you are looking for a peaceful seaside retreat to live in year round or as a fun and laid back vacation home, Pawley´s Island has something for everyone. The island also hosts many cultural events as well, including the Pawley´s Island Festival of Music and Art in October. Because it is a posh vacation destination, homes, condos and villas on Pawley´s Island are also ideal choices for your next investment property.
Full of beautiful ocean sunsets, mystery, history, adventure, relaxing seaside retreats, easy days and beautiful scenery, find out for yourself why so many people like to call Pawley´s Island home. If you are looking for a great retirement home, primary single family home, vacation condo, cottage, villa or land, lots, then look no further. We will be happy to help you answer all of your Pawley´s Island real estate questions and to help you find your next island home in paradise! |
