The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton

This “inn” in Carolina Lowcountry, really more akin to a sprawling estate, provides a one-of-a-kind experience that uniquely blends southern history and almost otherworldly natural beauty: rivers, misty marshes, old oaks draped with wispy Spanish moss, and salty breezes. The main hotel building looks like a classic southern mansion, and the 50 Cottages and Cottage Suites are simultaneously homey and utterly luxurious, with working fireplaces, screen porches, and gorgeous bathrooms. The multi-bedroom Village Homes are also luxurious, but lack some of the nuances of the cottages. Guests can enjoy a range of recreational facilities, including golf, bicycling, tennis, croquet, kayaking, and swimming (in the two pools), and the luxury spa is highly acclaimed. It’s not an overstatement to say that the Inn at Palmetto Bluff is one of the most special properties in the entire country.

Cottage Lagoon View at The Inn at Palmetto Bluff

Grounds at The Inn at Palmetto Bluff

The Inn at Palmetto Bluff

Grounds at The Inn at Palmetto Bluff

Spa at The Inn at Palmetto Bluff

Grounds at The Inn at Palmetto Bluff

Cottage Suite River View at The Inn at Palmetto Bluff

Village Home 135 at The Inn at Palmetto Bluff

Canoe Club Pool at The Inn at Palmetto Bluff

Village Home 33 at The Inn at Palmetto Bluff