843-566-4018Area Rug Cleaning in Kiawah Island, SC
Time is an asset you can't afford to lose when you're an average homeowner. Between taking the kids to football practice and piecing together your next presentation at work, there's only so much you can do in one day. And while the weekends were once meant for R&R, today, family life is busier and more hectic than ever.
With so many tasks and responsibilities on your plate, keeping your family's cherished area rugs dust-free, germ-free, and stain-free is easier said than done. For most folks, deep-cleaning an area rug is a chore that must take a back seat to other, more important, tasks. Who wants to spend hours of cleaning area rugs after a long day at work when your kids are hungry? If you find yourself stretched thinner than a bedsheet but still want to maintain the beauty of your home's woven wool rugs, area rug cleaning in Kiawah Island, SC, is the solution you need in your life.
Located in the beautiful state of South Carolina, Citrus Fresh Carpet & Rug Cleaning is metro Charleston's premier choice for high-end area rug cleaning. At Citrus Fresh, we understand how stressful it can be to keep up with housekeeping chores like deep cleaning your woven wool rugs. We're here to take that stress off your plate so you can focus on more important things, like cheering on your little ones at practice or picking them up from school.
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The Citrus Fresh Area Rug Cleaning Difference
The biggest difference between Citrus Fresh and other area rug cleaners in South Carolina is that we treat your expensive area rugs like they were our own. Unlike synthetic, wall-to-wall carpets, area rugs are often handmade and require an entirely different cleaning approach than other types of carpets. Our team of highly-trained professionals understands that to a "T" and knows that, unlike other carpets, your area rugs hold sentimental value. As such, we treat your area rugs with the care and compassion they deserve.
Speaking of our team, they didn't arrive at Citrus Fresh by accident. They were vetted and chosen to be part of Citrus Fresh. In fact, we make it a point to hire team members that are courteous, friendly, and trustworthy. All our employees are tested for drugs and have their backgrounds checked as well. In addition, Citrus Fresh Carpet & Rug Cleaning Services is:
- Fully Bonded
- Fully Licensed
- Fully Insured
- Textile Pro Certified
- Dedicated to Proper Training
- A Customer-First Business with Years of Experience
Whether your area rug is a family heirloom passed down for generations or a recently-purchased treasure from the Middle East, our team has the tools and training to clean it correctly the first time out. Plus, to ensure the safety of your area rug cleaning in Kiawah Island, SC, our passionate techs evaluate every inch of your carpet to develop a cleaning strategy. Then, using their knowledge and experience, our area rug experts follow that strategy to provide you with a highly-effective clean.
Unlike some area rug cleaning services, Citrus Fresh maintains your rug's integrity by cleaning it at our state-of-the-art facility. We'll even pick it up from your house! That way, we can clean it as thoroughly as possible and give it the attention and love it needs. Once your lovely area rug is restored to its former beauty, we'll drop it off at your home, or you can pick it up and bring it back with you to enjoy. Just let us know what works best for your schedule, and we'll cater to you.
The Citrus Fresh Carpet & Rug Cleaning Guarantee
Many area rug cleaning companies refuse to guarantee their work for one reason or another. Citrus Fresh Carpet & Rug Cleaning is not one of those companies. We offer our wonderful customers a guarantee to show them that we're dedicated to making them and every customer happy and satisfied.
If you're not fully satisfied with any service we provide, we will come back to fix the problem for free within seven days from the service date. No if's, and's, or but's. It's really that simple!
Our Process for Area Rug Cleaning in Kiawah Island, SC
At Citrus Fresh Carpet Cleaning, we clean your valuable area rugs in our local state-of-the-art facility. For your convenience, you have the option of scheduling a pickup or delivery service. Alternatively, you can bring your area rug to us and drop it off at our cleaning location. Because every area rug we clean is a little different, no two cleaning applications will be exactly the same. However, the typical cleaning process for an area rug is as follows:
Pre-Inspection and Check In
We begin with measuring and cataloging to provide both accurate pricing and a way to track each rug throughout the cleaning process. We then thoroughly inspect the rug for fiber content, construction, dye stability and any preexisting concerns. We record this information in a detailed report with photographs. Our company will come to your home to pick up your rug, or you may drop it by our shop.
Dry Soil Removal
The vital first step to quality cleaning is dusting. Our state-of-the-art automatic rug dusting machine is specially designed to safely remove hidden embedded dust, sand and soil from the base of the face fibers. It is not unusual for a woven rug to release 2-5 lbs. of this dry material, which if not removed, can cause long term damage.
Area Rug Washing
Before the wash process has started, your rug is tested for dye stability and treated accordingly with a dye stabilizer to minimize any bleeding of the dyes. The rug is now ready to be fully washed on our clean and graded wash floor. The pre-inspection determines the appropriate techniques and products to be used for effective and safe cleaning.
Rinse & Water Removal
Once the rug has undergone its complete wash, it is time to rinse it. Using clean water and a specially designed squeegee. Followed by running the rug through one of the most successful rug-wringers in the world! Not only provides another level of rinsing, but flushes out any extra urine and other contaminants in the rug. It removes over 90% of moisture from rugs in 3 minutes or less. When the rug emerges, it is completely rinsed and merely damp.
Fringe Cleaning
All fringe detail will take place in the finishing stage. Fringe will be extracted, groomed and treated accordingly.
Drying
Rug are hung to finish the drying process. They are enclosed inside our dying tower rack with powerful air movers and dehumidifiers in drying each rug quickly as possible.
Grooming / Delivery
Once fully dried, the rug will be vacuumed and groomed. The pile will be set and it will receive a final post inspection. The rug then will be rolled, nicely wrapped and placed in our clean room to await pick-up or delivery.
Benefits of Professional Area Rug Cleaning
Whether you're on a budget or you have an abundance of free time, you may be thinking about DIY area rug cleaning in Kiawah Island, SC. While maintaining your area rugs with regular vacuuming and spot stain removal is important, a complete area rug cleaning requires specialized knowledge, tools, and training. Here are just a few of the biggest benefits of hiring a professional area rug cleaning company like Citrus Fresh:
You want your rug soft to the touch
Your rug is submerged and washed with products for wool, then rinsed & spun in professional equipment!
You want to see your rug colorful again
When your rug is washed correctly, you will see that pop of color that has been missing!
You want all pet accident odors removed
Your rug is submerged under water & flushed to give you Guaranteed Pet Odor Removal!
What About In-Home Area Rug Cleaning in Kiawah Island, SC?
At Citrus Fresh Carpet & Rug Cleaning, we offer several carpet cleaning services to our customers. While we're happy to come to your home to clean the synthetic carpets you walk on every day, we must take a special approach with area rugs. The bottom line is that to clean your area rug properly, we must do so in our fully-equipped cleaning facility. We can't travel to your home with the equipment needed to thoroughly clean area rugs that are wool, handmade, silk, etc.
There are many reasons why an area rug must be removed from a home or office to be properly cleaned. Here are three of the most important:
Dust
Most in-home carpet cleaning does not incorporate dusting with synthetic carpets. But with area rugs, dusting is non-negotiable. Area rugs, especially of the wool variety, can hold pounds of dust, mites, dead skin, and other yucky debris. To remove this debris, dust and soil must be removed from the foundation of your rug's fibers. To do this, heavy equipment, a clean facility, and a professional's touch are needed.
Improper Rinsing
Standard in-home carpet rinsing often involves a fiber rinse that can leave residue on high-end area rugs. This residue can lead to fading and yellowing. By bringing your area rugs to our cleaning facility, our team can rinse your area rug more thoroughly. That way, we can release trapped dirt that is trapped in the wefts and warps of your Oriental rug. We can then place your area rug in our wash pit for additional rinsing, using water to flush through your rug from back to front. We then use a specialized squeegee to remove any remaining soil remnants until the water we use runs clear out of your rug.
Knowledge
Your average in-home carpet cleaner will clean your carpet the best way they can with the information they have. As such, they may treat your area rug like it is a piece of carpet. Unfortunately, that can have disastrous effects on your prized area rug.
However, highly-trained area rug specialists have unique knowledge that in-home carpet cleaners aren't required to know. As mentioned above, they also have the specific equipment and building space needed to completely clean an area rug. The owners of Citrus Fresh Carpet & Rug Cleaning were trained to clean Oriental and area rugs by world-renowned expert Lisa Wagner, earning the title "Textile Pro Certified."
Area Rug Pads from Citrus Fresh Carpet & Rug Cleaning Services
In addition to personalized area rug cleaning in Kiawah Island, SC, we offer custom-cut area rug pads to fit your area rugs like a glove. Our rug pads act like an insurance policy for high-quality area rugs, even if they're made of materials like wool or cotton. Unlike other rug pads, however, our pads have the ability to soak up unwanted spills.
Most rug pads allow liquids to pass right through them. When this happens, the fluid is trapped between the rug pad and your floor - an incredibly damaging circumstance for your flooring and its finish. Can you imagine what a pool of red wine would do if left to fester underneath your favorite area rug? You could be looking at thousands of dollars of damage.
With rug pads from Citrus Fresh, liquids are moved away from the rug by the absorbent top layer of the padding and are held in place by the rug pad. The pad, which is designed with a moisture barrier, does not allow the spill to reach your flooring. This innovative design doesn't just protect your floors - it protects your area rug better too. As if that weren't enough, the closed-cell technology of these pads helps provide a barrier to pet urine!
We sell Rug Pads - and will custom cut to fit your rugs!
Additional benefits of area rug pads from Citrus Fresh include:
- The Eco Preferred or Eco Value is a Green Label Certified Environmentally Safe Product
- The only "GO GREEN" felt pad on the market.
- Green Label Plus Certified
- Washable
- No Latex Rubber in Eco Products
- Sustainable Eco Friendly - 100% Recycled - 100% Recyclable
- No Odors or Off gassing
- Non-Toxic & Non-Allergenic
- Will not stain, discolor, or mark flooring.
- Great for Radiant Heat since it doesn't degrade
New Closed Cell Technology (CCT) provides a pet urine barrier. Keeps most spills & pet urine from soaking through to ruin your hardwood flooring.
Your Top Choice for Area Rug Cleaning in Kiawah Island, SC
You might be wondering, "Who is the best choice for area rug cleaning near me?" One look at our reviews and video testimonials, and the clear choice is Citrus Fresh Carpet & Rug Cleaning Services.
Meticulous in its cleaning and care of fine area rugs, we're proud to provide our customers with safe, reliable, efficient services that protect and restore the appearance of your rugs. Our area rug cleaning methods are incredibly potent and have been proven to clean a wide array of unique area rugs, from the most fragile family heirlooms to sturdier modern rugs.
Good old-fashioned customer service, attention to detail, and a passion for cleaning area rugs make Citrus Fresh your first choice for service and quality. Contact our office today to learn more about our cleaning process or to schedule your area rug pickup or drop-off.
Latest News in Kiawah Island, SC
10 Best Beach Towns in South Carolina, According to Locals
Lydia Manselhttps://www.travelandleisure.com/best-beach-towns-in-south-carolina-8663240
Discover Charleston-area favorites and lesser-known oceanfront communities.The South Carolina coast is full of laid-back beach towns with wide stretches of sand, palm-lined bike paths, quaint boardwalks, and restaurants cooking up fresh-caught Lowcountry fare. I’ve spent much of my life frequenting the Palmetto State’s beach towns—visiting Kiawah Island every year and even living in Charleston for a period. Using my own experience and the expertise of a few locals, we narrowed down the list to the 10 best beach towns...
Discover Charleston-area favorites and lesser-known oceanfront communities.
The South Carolina coast is full of laid-back beach towns with wide stretches of sand, palm-lined bike paths, quaint boardwalks, and restaurants cooking up fresh-caught Lowcountry fare. I’ve spent much of my life frequenting the Palmetto State’s beach towns—visiting Kiawah Island every year and even living in Charleston for a period. Using my own experience and the expertise of a few locals, we narrowed down the list to the 10 best beach towns in South Carolina. See if your favorite made the cut below.
Isle of Palms
I’ve spent countless days on Isle of Palms, a small barrier island about 15 miles from downtown Charleston. It's one of the more family-friendly beach destinations in the area, and many visitors opt to stay at Wild Dunes Resort or rent a roomy oceanfront home. No matter where you are on the island, though, its leisurely pace, wide beach, and classic small-town vibes will entice visitors of all ages. One of my favorite things to do on “IOP,” as the locals call it, is to grab dinner at Islander 71 and watch the boats come in and out of the marina. I’d also recommend checking out the live music schedule at The Windjammer—or picking up a frosé (frozen rosé) to-go from The Co-Op.
Kiawah Island
In South Carolina, a beach town should evoke a nostalgic mix of humidity, salt water, and the distinctly earthy smell of pluff mud emanating from the salt marshes. Kiawah Island meets all of these criteria—and then some. A majority of the island functions as a gated private community, accessible only to residents, their guests, and those with reservations. However, there are a couple of areas open to the public if you want to do a day trip, namely Kiawah Beachwalker Park and the shopping center Freshfields Village. At the latter, you can load up on all your vacation essentials: groceries, beach reads, bathing suits, and more.
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach may technically be a city, but it has all of the trappings of your classic beach town. There’s a bustling boardwalk, golf courses, go-karts, souvenir shopping, and, of course, a number of public beaches. “I’ve always been drawn to the nostalgia that you can find on Myrtle Beach,” says Betsy Fuller, owner of A Maker’s Post, a gift shop on Sullivan's Island. “One of my favorite movies, 'Shag,' is set there, and whenever I watch it, I daydream about going back to visit the beach town in the 1950s.”
While it might be synonymous with spring break crowds and families on summer vacation, this is a destination that always delivers beach fun—whether you’re hoping to spend the day by the water or keeping your schedule full from sunup to sundown.
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Pawleys Island
Relaxation is paramount when you’re visiting Pawleys Island, a barrier island beach town located between Myrtle Beach and Charleston. This is the type of place where time slows down, you’re encouraged to log off and enjoy the natural splendor of South Carolina’s coast. Spend your days crabbing, surfing (if the waves permit), fishing, golfing, or dining on classic Lowcountry staples like okra soup or shrimp and grits; just don’t forget to save time for the art of doing absolutely nothing. For a particularly romantic getaway, book a room at The Pelican Inn, an eight-bedroom bed-and-breakfast with a charming wraparound porch.
Folly Beach
"As someone who lives 10 minutes from Folly Beach, I certainly feel like I'm on vacation where I live,” says Katie Hirsch, the former director and chief curator of the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art. One of the closest beach towns to Charleston, it’s a great option for a day trip if you’re visiting the Holy City; just be sure to arrive on the earlier side if you want to beat the crowds and have an easier time parking. Plus, “if you're an early riser,” says Hirsch, you might want to “try finding shark teeth during a morning beach walk.” She also recommends grabbing some food at local favorite Jack of Cups Saloon for “unexpected bites inspired by Asian cuisine.”
Hilton Head Island
"Hilton Head Island is one of the best places to escape to if you want to be near a beach town but want a different environment from Charleston,” explains Hirsch. “It has modern touches but still keeps its Southern charm, appealing to both tourists and locals alike.”
The historic island is known for its golf courses and bike trails, but offers a wide variety of things to do. Gullah heritage tours, boat rides, paddleboarding, and birding are all itinerary contenders, and Hirsch also says the destination has “some of the best thrift stores.” If that’s up your alley, save an afternoon for exploring the goods at The Bargain Box, My Sister’s Closet, and The Church Mouse.
Sullivan’s Island
Sullivan’s Island continues to be a favorite South Carolina beach town—especially for Charlestonians. “The beach is very relaxed, and the marsh views are second to none,” says Fuller. “If you’re visiting, I’d recommend taking a long beach walk [and exiting] at Station 22.5, so you can head into ‘town,’ aka Middle Street, to do a little shopping.” This part of Sullivan’s Island is popular for its various eateries; there’s everything from Mexican and barbecue to burgers and seafood. Fuller recommends getting a table at High Thyme or The Obstinate Daughter, then grabbing a nightcap at Dunleavy’s Pub.
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Beaufort
The second-oldest city in South Carolina, Beaufort is often compared to Charleston; it’s historic, beautiful, and filled with oak trees and amazing architecture. Its proximity to the water is also a perk. Like Charleston, you’ll have to drive a bit out of the main hub to get to the beach. If you don’t mind parking your beach chair by Battery Creek, rather than the Atlantic Ocean, make your way to the Sands Beach on the southern end of Port Royal. The beach is free to the public, and there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained, including a boardwalk, an observation tower, and shark-teeth-hunting opportunities. For a true oceanfront spot, you’ll need to drive half an hour to Hunting Island State Park, where five miles of beautiful beaches live alongside marshes, a saltwater lagoon, and maritime forests.
Murrells Inlet
Murrells Inlet, or the “Seafood Capital of South Carolina,” makes this list for a few reasons. For starters, the historic fishing village has a feature known as MarshWalk. Spanning a half-mile along a natural saltwater estuary, the wooden boardwalk is home to several restaurants, including Bovine’s, Wahoo’s Fish House, and The Claw House. Head five minutes down the road and you'll arrive at the far-from-crowded Huntington Beach State Park, where you can find three miles of pristine sands to lie on. If you have some time, stop by Brookgreen Gardens, a 9,127 site that also includes a zoo and sculpture garden.
Edisto Beach
Located on Edisto Island, Edisto Beach isn’t your typical, buzzy beach town—and that’s the beauty of it. There are no stoplights, high rises, or chain restaurants on the island, and the town wholeheartedly embraces the magic of slow living. Visitors can explore the 4.5 miles of coastline, take a dip in the ocean, and search for shells, shark teeth, and other fossils that may wash up on shore. Biking, kayaking, and dolphin tours are also popular vacation activities. But if there’s absolutely one thing you can’t miss while visiting Edisto Beach, it's the glorious sunsets. Bring a blanket to Edisto Beach State Park, sit back, and enjoy the show.
It's Time To Visit Daufuskie, South Carolina—The Little-Known Island Hiding In Plain Sight Of Hilton Head
Tara Massouleh McCayhttps://www.southernliving.com/travel/south-carolina/daufuskie-island-south-carolina
Fans of legendary Southern writer Pat Conroy may be more familiar with Daufuskie Island than they realize. In his 1972 memoir "The Water is Wide," Conroy documents his yearlong experience teaching underserved students on Yamacraw Island. All the stories—as well as his gorgeous descriptions of the wild, largely uninhabited island, are true—and they all took place on Daufuskie Island. More than 50 years later, a lot has changed on Daufuskie Island, but its immense beauty, awe-inspiring landscapes, and relative obscurity h...
Fans of legendary Southern writer Pat Conroy may be more familiar with Daufuskie Island than they realize. In his 1972 memoir "The Water is Wide," Conroy documents his yearlong experience teaching underserved students on Yamacraw Island. All the stories—as well as his gorgeous descriptions of the wild, largely uninhabited island, are true—and they all took place on Daufuskie Island. More than 50 years later, a lot has changed on Daufuskie Island, but its immense beauty, awe-inspiring landscapes, and relative obscurity have not.
Daufuskie is well within eyeshot of Hilton Head and Savannah, both of which draw millions of visitors each year. Nevertheless, it has maintained general anonymity. Over the past couple of decades, the world has slowly opened to the tiny barrier island. Many first-time visitors have spent their entire lives vacationing in Hilton Head and only recently thought to inquire about the little island across the Calibogue Sound. What they're discovering is a tight-knit community of some 400 locals who have found a slice of paradise in the mystical marshlands, unspoiled beaches, and secluded serenity of Daufuskie Island. A vibrant maker community and unyielding dedication to preserving the island's rich Gullah culture make the island unlike any other place on earth. Keep reading to discover the places that make it special and what to do when you go.
Tour The Island With The Gullah Diva
No one knows the island better than Sallie Ann Robinson. Known as the Gullah Diva, Robinson is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Daufuskie's Gullah Geechee people, direct descendants of enslaved people and other African Americans who created a distinct Lowcountry culture and dialect in the area. After a number of years away, the Daufuskie native returned home to share the island's incredible heritage via Gullah history tours, private catering, and a series of cookbooks that preserve the recipes of her people. On one of Robinson's tours, you'll have the opportunity to visit several historic island landmarks including a Gullah graveyard dating to the early 1800s, the 139-year-old First Union African Baptist Church, and historic Mary Fields school where Robinson was once one of Conroy's students.
Have A Private Beach Experience At Bloody Point
Daufuskie offers three miles of pristine sandy beaches at Bloody Point, a historic battleground between Native Americans and English settlers. With no high-rise condos to contend with the view and only a sprinkling of private homes set respectfully back from the sandy shores, you'll feel like you've been delivered to a private beach reserved just for you. Then, see how many shells you can collect and how many types of birds and sealife you'll spot without hordes of people scaring them away.
Peruse An Outdoor Art Gallery
One of the island's most visited destinations (and the perfect place to find a one-of-a-kind work to commemorate your trip) is Iron Fish Gallery. Chase Allen opened the metalworking studio on a limb in the early 2000s, and his career has slowly built since. In the backyard of a historic home, Allen creates colorful iron sculptures of fish, mermaids, crabs, and other coastal critters. Though his work has reached folks all over the world and was even honored in Martha Stewart's American Made Awards, Allen's homegrown operation has remained as humble as ever. Once you peruse the open-air breezeway turned art gallery, you're welcome to jot down a handwritten IOU, then leave with your selected piece. Allen will call you later for payment.
ironfishart.com; 168 Benjies Point Rd, Daufuskie Island, SC 29915; 843-842-9448
Discover New Treasures In An Old Schoolhouse
The two-room Mary Fields School was built in the early 1930s as a school for the island's Black children. It was the location where Pat Conroy lived (for several weeks) and worked during his year on Daufuskie. Today, it's home to Daufuskie Blues and School Grounds Coffee. At Daufuskie Blues, Leanne Coluter and Rhonda Davis perform the ancient Japanese art of indigo dyeing using the shibori technique. While you're fawning over their gorgeous hand-dyed scarves and shirts, pick up a coffee and sweet treat from School Grounds Coffee, located in the classroom next door.
daufuskieblues.com; 203 School Road, Daufuskie Island, SC 29915
facebook.com/p/School-Grounds-Coffee-100063645576161/; 203 School Road, Daufuskie Island, SC 29915
Cheers With Island-Distilled Rum
Nothing says "island" like a little bit of rum. At Daufuskie Island Distillery, you can find seven different varieties distilled in house, from traditional Gold and Silver to Spiced, Vanilla, Fire, and coffee-flavored Kona. Owner Tony Chase moved to the island more than a decade ago and hasn't looked back since. He recently expanded the distillery's outdoor patio space so you can enjoy a frozen pina colada while relaxing in a wooden rocker overlooking his several-acre property and marshy pond.
daufuskierum.com; 270 Haig Point Rd, Daufuskie Island, SC 29915; 843-342-4786
Indulge In Deviled Crab, An Island Delicacy
If you're looking for a bite to eat and a good time on Daufuskie, all roads lead to the Old Daufuskie Crab Company. Located at Freeport Marina, boats flock to the expansive hangout at all hours of the day for laidback eats and live music. Be sure to try the Deviled Crab and Scrap Iron Cocktail, both of which are island specialties that more than live up to their hype. Sunsets here are especially vibrant.
daufuskiedifference.com/restaurant; 256 Cooper River Landing Rd, Daufuskie Island, SC 29915; 843- 785-6652
Go Horseback Riding On The Beach
Riding horseback on a scenic sandy beach is a bucket list activity if there ever was one. You can check the unforgettable experience off your list after a visit to Daufuskie. Daufuskie Trail Rides offers guided beachfront rides from October through March, which is the off season for nesting sea turtles. If you visit any other time of year, you can still take an oceanfront ride with sweeping views of the Atlantic.
daufuskietrailrides.com; 11 Avenue of Oaks, Daufuskie Island, SC 29915; 843-384-4510
Live Like A Local At Haig Point
Many of Daufuskie Island's 400-some full-time residents live at Haig Point, a private residential community that offers resort-style living on 1,050 immaculately landscaped acres. In addition to 29 holes of golf, a swimming pool, two restaurants, tennis courts, and a lively tiki bar, the resort is also home to the historic 1910 Strachan Mansion and 1873 lighthouse, both of which are open to guests for overnight stays. To live like a local, book one of three Discovery Visits that include everything from a round of golf to overnight accommodations and access to the community's full list of amenities.
haigpoint.com; 843-686-2000
The best public golf courses in Hilton Head Island
Golf Digesthttps://www.golfdigest.com/courses/guides/best-public-golf-courses-hilton-head-island-bluffton-south-carolina
Despite being one of the smaller states in the country, South Carolina has plenty of distinct golf destinations: Myrtle Beach, Kiawah Island and Charleston are all worth their own trips. And then there’s Hilton Head Island, which in many ways is a fusion of all the other Palmetto State golf destinations.The island is best known for the historic Sea Pines Resort, with its three top courses including ...
Despite being one of the smaller states in the country, South Carolina has plenty of distinct golf destinations: Myrtle Beach, Kiawah Island and Charleston are all worth their own trips. And then there’s Hilton Head Island, which in many ways is a fusion of all the other Palmetto State golf destinations.
The island is best known for the historic Sea Pines Resort, with its three top courses including Harbour Town, host of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage. You can also find courses with decent value on the island and just off, in the neighboring town of Bluffton. Combine the solid golf with the island’s relaxing vibe, great seafood and miles of beaches, and it's one of the best destinations for a golf trip.
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The best public golf courses in Hilton Head Island
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Golfer encounters ‘rare yellow alligator’ at course in South Carolina, photo shows
Mark Pricehttps://www.thestate.com/news/state/south-carolina/article303305576.html
South Carolina’s coast is famous for “orange alligators” and now a yellow one has been seen at an 18-hole golf cou...
South Carolina’s coast is famous for “orange alligators” and now a yellow one has been seen at an 18-hole golf course along the coast, photos show.
It’s not exactly what it seems.
Just as the orange gators carry the tint of coastal clay, the “rare yellow alligator” on Kiawah Island is a wearing a thick layer of seasonal pollen. The island is about a 30-mile drive south from Charleston.
“Yellow season is hitting hard here in the Lowcountry,” the Town of Kiawah Island wrote in an April 1 Facebook post.
“Rod Buscher ... was playing golf on Cassique when he came across the pollen covered gator.”
The Facebook post had many expressing sympathy for the alligator’s “southern camo.”
“Oh the reptilian indignity!” Michael Bengtson wrote on Facebook.
“That’s how I know I’m in the Carolina’s in the spring! Everything outside is yellow,” Bruce Gardner posted.
Cassique is a 7,050-yard course with plenty of creeks and ponds to accommodate South Carolina’s native alligators.
Trees (oak, pine, willow, and birch) are “the main culprit” at this time of year for pollen, which remains an issue until Mother’s Day, according to the Medical University of South Carolina.
Climate change is making the situation worse, experts say. Warmer temperatures prompt “growing seasons (to) start earlier and last longer – leading to longer and more intense pollen allergy seasons,” the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reports.
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Luxury condos starting at $2.4M coming to Kiawah Island
Hollie Moorehttps://charlestonbusiness.com/luxury-condos-starting-at-2-4m-coming-to-kiawah-island/
Listen to this articleKiawah Island Real Estate has announced phase one of its new luxury condominiums in Kiawah Island’s West Beach community.The first phase of Ocean Pines will offer 30 condos to purchase across three buildings, according to a news release. When all buildings are completed, the Ocean Pines campus will offer 69 two-, three- and four-bedroom condos designed with inspiration from the coastal land ...
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Kiawah Island Real Estate has announced phase one of its new luxury condominiums in Kiawah Island’s West Beach community.
The first phase of Ocean Pines will offer 30 condos to purchase across three buildings, according to a news release. When all buildings are completed, the Ocean Pines campus will offer 69 two-, three- and four-bedroom condos designed with inspiration from the coastal land they are built on, the release said.
“By maintaining our long-standing relationships with award-winning partners, we are reaffirming our commitment to excellence in design within sensitive coastal ecosystems,” said Chris Randolph, managing partner at South Street Partners. “This new offering on Kiawah’s West Beach is perfectly positioned, with walking distance to both the Kiawah River and the beach, as well as convenient access on and off the Island.”
With units starting at $2.4 million, the buildings include a rooftop deck, central lagoon views, walkways and community spaces, according to the release. Owners will also have parking under each building and elevators to each level.
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Additionally, a Kiawah Island Club membership is available with the purchase of any Ocean Pines residence, providing access to the Club’s newest oceanfront amenity, The Cape Club, which is a short walk away and features a pool, fitness center, and an oceanfront restaurant and bar. The Club’s other amenities include the Tom Watson-designed Cassique and the Tom Fazio-designed River Course as well as the Golf Learning Center; the Robert A.M. Stern-designed Beach Club, with restaurant concept by James Beard winner, Chef Mike Lata; and the Clodagh-designed Sasanqua Spa.
Amanda Mole, chief of architecture and design for Kiawah Partners, led the project and Mark Permar, master land planner of Kiawah Island was the architecture of Ocean Pines. Other architects and engineers included LS3P, Thomas & Hutton and Hart Howerton Architects, with landscape architecture led by wertimer + cline.
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