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Escape to 'Clayton Cabin on Commander’s Island', a tranquil retreat surrounded by nature. Relax on the screened-in porch and enjoy sounds of the river or cast a line off your private dock. With free WiFi, comfortable furnishings, and all comforts of home, this cozy cabin is perfect for small families or outdoor enthusiasts.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Secluded Santee River Island Retreat w/ Dock!

  • Only Accessible By Boat | Riverfront | Screened Porch | Discounted Beach Rentals

    Reconnect with loved ones at this 2-bedroom, 1-bath Georgetown vacation rental. Located on an island and only accessible by boat, 'Clayton Cabin on Commander’s Island' is the ultimate escape from life's everyday stresses! Cast your line off the private dock, or relax on the porch and listen to the sounds of nature. Inside, you'll find modern furnishings, a full kitchen, and all the comforts of home. Book today!

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
    - Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
    - Bedroom 2: 1 full bed
    - Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa

    OUTDOOR LIVING
    - Dock
    - Screened front porch
    - Picnic table, gas grill

    INDOOR LIVING
    - Flat-screen TV
    - 6-seat dining table

    KITCHEN
    - Gas stove/oven, refrigerator
    - Drip coffee maker
    - Basic spices
    - Cooking essentials, dishware/flatware

    GENERAL
    - Free WiFi
    - Central A/C & heating
    - Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries
    - Ceiling fans

    FAQ
    - Property is only accessible by boat
    - Full-service concierge available for addt'l fee (paid on-site)
    - Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

    ACCESSIBILITY
    - Single-level cabin, steps to enter

    -- THE LOCATION --

    - Steps to Santee River: boating, kayaking, canoeing, freshwater/saltwater fishing & crabbing
    - Near limitless outdoor recreational activities: wildlife watching, hiking, 800 acres for hunting
    - 50 miles to Charleston & Myrtle Beach
    - 60 miles to Folly Island
    - 72 miles to Kiawah Island
    - 47 miles to Myrtle Beach Int'l Airport & 52 miles to Charleston Int'l Airport

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - Pet friendly with $75 fee (+ fees & taxes)
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    - This single-level cabin requires steps to enter; there is a bedroom and a full bathroom on the 1st floor
    - This property is only accessible by boat. If travelers do not have a boat, a full-service concierge is available to give travelers rides upon arrival and departure for an additional $100 fee paid on-site. Any additional boat rides during the stay are not included

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Georgetown, this cabin is on the waterfront. Hopsewee Plantation and Battery White are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dreamkeepers Community Arts Center and Baruchs Arts Center. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby. Visit our Georgetown travel guide
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Georgetown, SC

What's nearby

  • Hopsewee Plantation
    Hopsewee Plantation
    13 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Rice Museum
    Rice Museum
    24 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Georgetown Harborwalk
    24 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Kaminski House Museum
    24 min drive - 26.0 km
  • South Carolina Maritime Museum
    24 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hopsewee Plantation
    10 min drive
  • Bj's Lounge
    19 min drive
  • Hopseewee Tea Room
    10 min drive
  • Panda Express
    11 min drive
  • Shriners Pig Cookoff
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Santee River Island Retreat w/ Dock! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded Santee River Island Retreat w/ Dock!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Santee River Island Retreat w/ Dock!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Santee River Island Retreat w/ Dock!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Santee River Island Retreat w/ Dock! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Hopsewee Plantation and within 12 miles (20 km) of Hampton Plantation State Park and Battery White. Dreamkeepers Community Arts Center and Kaminski House Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Secluded Santee River Island Retreat w/ Dock! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin for three grown men on a multi-day gator hunt! Comfy beds, a great screen porch, and a dock at the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We had a great time. Perfect little getaway and very good communication from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage on the Santee River

What a beautiful property! Slightly secluded as you can only get there by boat. The cottage was perfect for me, my husband, and our pup Oreo. Private dock, perfect for fishing, swimming or just hanging out. Happened to be the weekend we lost Jimmy Buffet, so sweet place to remember him and our concerts. We played his music all weekend long. Thank you Dave for sharing your place with us. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Downtime

While I came prepared to address some work task, the little to no Wi-Fi forced me to let this go, which was very much needed! We were on the island alone, which is always easier when traveling with our golden.This was a last-minute booking, and the host was accommodating in getting us in. He has also installed many techniques to make this almost off-the-grid experience easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pat L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River Cabin

The river cabin was a great getaway for my wife and I. It’s a cozy cabin in a very cool remote location to truly disconnect and enjoy your stay. They were very accommodating during our stay with check in times and promptly answered all of our questions as well as provided suggestions on cool places to boat and see. The house could have used a little more directions on a few minor things like using the stove first turn the propane on. The one overall improvement I would recommend general up keep of the house like changing out not working light bulbs, maintaining fire pit, dock board’s repair.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country getaway

Great scenic getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

Loved the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Larry P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax

Great place for adventurous people that love wildlife and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Get Away

Not sure we saw another person for our three day stay. Extremely relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

getaway

out of the way and very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

Island surprise

The most remote cabin in the woods. We were not aware it was only boat accessible but the host was very accommodating. The place needs work!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kilby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River Adventure

We love the remoteness of this property . It gives you access to true natural adventure on an incredible river. Hike, paddle, fish, sail, bird/ alligator watch. Hard to fit it all in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Great place to stay - especially for those who like to fish!

David, the host was super kind, helpful, and responsive. We loved the remote area and that it was a "boat-in" only location. Sadly, we had some personal difficulties with our boat so we did not get to stay as long as we had hoped. Can't wait to go back and have a longer stay so we can relax and enjoy this fun and remote cabin. It had everything we needed. We brought our own food, condiments, and beverages.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Morganne Anderson

Amazing Getaway!!

Very clean, fully equipped, great location! Everything that was included in the write up was right on point. We enjoyed a weekend getaway. 30 min boat ride from Cedar Island and ocean. While we were there we saw deer on river bank, blue crabs, sting rays, black drum, mullet, and catfish. The owners was awesome and was just a text or phone call away for any needs you might have. We will be back!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rusty r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

everything just as advertised. clean great location spent 4 days fishing.. we never saw another pearson.well stocked house.really just a great trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

liora g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SUCH a special place

This is an incredible spot. Dave was really warm and helpful--we did not have our own boat and so opted for him to take us to and from the island, and we had a wonderful time learning about the area from him in the process. The cabin has a very full kitchen with propane stove & oven that worked great, a water reservoir system, which Dave helped us with, and good AC. It's stunningly beautiful and we spent the whole weekend talking about how much we want to come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great adventurous getaway

We had a great time on this getaway. This house had much more room than we anticipated. Beautiful views , salt water fishing and fresh water fishing. This was the perfect location. Felt kinda like glamping with the water holding tank. The house had so many things already stocked If we had forgotten something I’m sure it would’ve been there. We will definitely go stay here again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Riverside Getaway

All the men in the family took a long weekend getaway and this property did not disappoint. It started with me and my sons planning to do a little duck hunting and both my brothers, nephews and my dad ended up joining us. We had a great weekend. The property had plenty of room for us, with everything we needed right there. The owner was really accessible and extremely helpful. Highly recommend this for a getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kilby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paridise on the river

This is a familys get away retreat that people dream about. Some other cabins close by but mostly vacant. We had the island to ourselves. Its like having your own private Congaree Nat Park. Wild life galore, very little river traffic , none on week days. The home ,is a home. The challenges that you face to have all the modern comforts , on an island, on the river, with no vehicle access, have been addressed and conquered. Not an easy task. Vacation here while you can!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and beautiful

My family and I had a nice relaxing get away. We saw dolphins and crocodiles. It rained ever day so not much fishing but I spent a lot of time with the girls playing board games and cards. The owners Dave and Lisa are available and easy to talk with. They sent a video of how to get to the cabin from the dock. They even left me some tide to wash my clothes out if needed. Will come back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacay on a River

Wonderful 7 days spent relaxing, exploring, fishing, cooking, laughing and unplugging from the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Our family spent 7 great days at the Clayton Cabin…. We brought our boat and enjoyed exploring the River as well as the Georgetown Harbor one day for lunch! We had some rainy days but we still enjoyed ourselves and even caught huge fish from the dock those days. Our sons would fish from sun up to sun down and never complained of boredom. I would definitely recommend bringing boots for exploring around the property since it’s kind of swampy. We were greeted the first day by an alligator(who stayed in the water) and stayed close by the first 3 or 4 days… only chasing the corks in the water and basically just swimming around all the other time. So definitely no swimming in the River for us but that was expected. We had one little issue early on and the host was super helpful and responded quickly to help us remedy the problem! Kitchen is very well stocked and the grill outside is an added bonus Mosquitos were not as bad as one would think for a River front house in the dead of summer , we used bug spray and lit citronella and we enjoyed many evenings on the front porch rocking in the really comfy wooden rockers! Drink Coffee every morning and watch the sun rise right from the kitchen table! We watched Dolphins playing up and down the River!!! Really cool get away for a “off the grid” kind of retreat! I would recommend bringing a boat for sure if your planning to stay for multiple days! We were a little iffy about leaving our vehicles parked in an unattended lot for 7 days but not one issue at all! We had a really great vacay and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin in a wonderful location!

We had a perfect getaway to the North Santee and plan to return to this location many more times! The cabin was very spacious well equipped, it was nice and cool on the hot July days inside! We enjoyed swimming off the dock boating to the ocean to our own private beach on Cedar Island and fishing McClellanville and further up the river! Wonderful combination of salt water and freshwater fishing! We saw dolphins from our dock and enjoyed all of the wildlife in the area! Great family time grilling on the front porch and enjoyed the fire pit! Dave was very helpful and always available for questions! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Nice and confortable

I love this place
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place nice and peaceful my family wants to go again 🙂

Owner was very helpful and awesome I’ll definitely go again it’s calm my kids down looking at the wild nature along the river and awesome huge cat fishing. I was looking for a place to leave my boat in the water for a couple days to test out for leaks but best place to try your boat out. Next time I’ll go back I’ll test ride to the beach 8 miles from the house 👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Great Place!

Clean cabin on the river! Peaceful visit enjoying the outdoors and river, while having a nice indoor retreat for sleeping, cooking, showering or just lounging around. We'll definitely be staying here again!