Isle of Palms - Originally named Hunting Island and later Long Island, the Isle of Palms had no permanent inhabitants until the late 19th century when locals began to recognize the island as a refuge from the summer heat and tempo of Charleston.
The first home on Long Island was a summer getaway built by Nicholas Sottile in 1898. In 1899, J.S. Lawrence purchased the island and renamed it the Isle of Palms. Summer getaways are more practical than ever thru fractional ownership of an Isle of Palms SC fractional condo or home.Click Here for All Active Fractional Listings in Isle of Palms. For NEW fractional home listings in Charleston SC and fractional beach homes in Charleston SC try my Email Alert Program. New fractional listings will be sent to your email address as they come to market.
A bridge link to the islands was established in 1946. At that time, developer J.C. Long of The Beach Company purchased most of the island. He provided low-cost housing to veterans returning from World War II, and the Isle of Palms slowly developed into a residential bedroom community of greater Charleston while still maintaining its charm, natural beauty and desirability as a summertime getaway.
One of the most famous resorts in the Low-country is located on Isle of Palms. Originally called the Isle of Palms Beach and Racquet Club, it was renamed Wild Dunes Beach and Racquet Club in 1984 and today is simply called Wild Dunes. With nationally recognized golf courses and other resort amenities, Wild Dunes has become a major vacation locale on the South Carolina coast. Wild Dunes fractional home listings are available within the Wild Dunes gated community.
Sullivans Island SC - Though a popular local beach destination today, Sullivans Island has played an important part in Charleston's history since the first English settlers arrived in the late 17th century. Sullivans served as an important military outpost in the defense of Charleston both in the American Revolutionary War and the Civil War.
The laid-back atmosphere, rich history and beautiful landscape of Sullivans Island makes this destination one that the whole family can enjoy and one they'll certainly remember. Sullivans now has its first fractional offerings. CLICK HERE for the MLS LINK!
In 1993, the new Isle of Palms Connector opened, connecting the island directly to Mount Pleasant near I-526 providing easy access to Charleston for Isle of Palms fractional home owners.