Island Amenities
Dewees Island amenities are available to Dewees Island POA members and their guests.
The Clubhouse
The Huyler House is the island’s central gathering space. Part clubhouse, part community living room. With a full catering kitchen, dining room, library, television, and expansive screened porches, it’s a welcoming place for neighbors, families, and guests to come together.
The walls feature a rotating art show, often showcasing local and resident artists. Regular events bring the space to life, from happy hours and coffees to book clubs, barbecues, and art openings. Private events may be hosted with advance reservation.
Meet the Island Suites
Sweetgrass
2 Guests · King Bed
These cozy quarters are designed for solo guests or couples seeking a peaceful place to land after a day of exploring.
A king-sized bed is tucked behind a built-in bookshelf, with a kitchenette to the right that includes an induction cooktop, a combination microwave/air fryer. bar sink, toaster, and open shelving. A private screened porch adds room to relax, just steps from the Huyler House, pool, dock, and nearby beachwalks. Sweetgrass is a welcoming option for guests who prefer simplified mobility.
Sea Oats
6 Guests · King, Twin Loft, Sleeper Sofa
This spacious, flexible retreat is ideal for families or small groups.
The upstairs features a private king bedroom and a loft with two twin beds, while the main level includes a sleeper sofa in the living room, allowing the suite to comfortably sleep up to six guests. The suite includes an updated kitchen with an induction cooktop and a combination microwave/air fryer. and the dining table pulls out from the wall to accommodate larger gatherings. Just outside, a private deck extends the living space, with the pool, clubhouse, and tennis courts only steps away.
Sea Oats is pet-friendly.
Spartina and Foxtail
4 Guests · Queen Loft + Sleeper Sofa
Spartina and Foxtail are nearly identical loft-style suites designed for open, flexible living.
Each features a queen bed in the upstairs loft overlooking the main living area, along with a sleeper sofa below to accommodate up to four guests total. A compact galley kitchen includes an updated kitchen with an induction cooktop and a combination microwave/air fryer. Enjoy peaceful views toward the bird blind from the back porch, with tennis, pickleball, bocce, the game room, and the pool just steps away.
Foxtail is pet-friendly.
The Facilities
Nature Center
The Dewees Island Nature Center offers a hands-on look at island wildlife, with skeletons of an alligator, coyote, and pygmy sperm whale, plus year-round displays on sea turtles, horseshoe crabs, shells, and native plants. Seasonal touch tanks, trail cam footage, and a tide mural make it a lively space for learning, exploring, and connecting with nature.
Our Beaches, Paths, & Docks
Our beach is wide, quiet, and perfect for long walks. Six direct access points connect you to the shoreline. Four community docks offer space for crabbing, kayaking, boating, and taking in sweeping marsh views.
Please use paths and docks with care, and leave no trace.
Canoes and Kayaks
Canoes and Kayaks are available on a first-come, first-served basis. At the canoe dock, you'll find life jackets and paddles for use in the impoundment. It is a great way to see birds and fish in action. Try paddling the canoe trail for a real back roads experience. Please leave canoes face down as a courtesy to the next rider.
The Memory Garden
Dedicated in 2016, the Memory Garden is a quiet space to reflect, gather, or toast the sunset. Inspired by historic Lowcountry architecture, it honors departed loved ones and was built entirely by community volunteers over two years.
Open to marsh views and the setting sun, it collects rainwater to nourish the central garden. A time capsule, sealed in one wall, will be opened in 2066.
Swimming Pool
The pool is a great place to meet new friends! Our swimming pool is salt-chlorinated and has new seating and showers. During the season, the pool is available for use by all island residents from 7:30 AM to dark.
Tennis & Pickleball Courts
Courts are available on a first-come basis. One net can be raised for badminton. There is a basketball court on one end, and a shuffleboard is printed.
Game Room
On the ground level of the clubhouse, there is a game room with a pool table, ping pong, and a picnic area. It’s a fun, casual space for all ages to gather, rain or shine. Just outside, you’ll find easy access to the pool, bocce court, and tennis and pickleball courts.
Bird Blind
Behind Huyler House, there is a bird blind for observing wood storks, egrets, and herons that live in the surrounding marsh. If you’re lucky, you might also spot nesting eagles, otters, or deer. Thanks to support from the Dewees Island Conservancy, a new bird blind will soon be added at the Huyler House lagoon, offering even more opportunities to quietly connect with wildlife.
Archives Exhibits
Our artifacts tell a story. Sewee Indians, Pirates, Francis Marion, and British blockade runners; Robert Smalls and rumrunners: Dewees Island has had a front-row seat to some of South Carolina's greatest historical moments. Exhibits are donated and maintained by volunteers and are available for viewing at the Huyler House Library.
The soccer goal and disk golf goal are on the helicopter landing pad. Grab a friend or two and come kick a ball or throw a disc around.