The Hammocks Homes for Sale

Community Highlights

The Hammocks is a small gated waterfront enclave on Edisto Island where Scott Creek, Jeremy Inlet, and Atlantic-facing views shape the character of the neighborhood. Current offerings place homes on roughly 0.7- to 1.5-acre homesites, and the defining feature is direct water access: private docks, shared community docking, and a private boat ramp all appear as central parts of the address rather than occasional extras.

The residential profile is tightly focused. The active and pending homes in the community are all detached single-family residences built from 1999 to 2007, with four to five bedrooms and three to four full baths. Elevated Lowcountry construction is a recurring theme, along with broad porches, expansive multi-level decks, large storage areas below the living level, and sightlines that stretch across marsh, creek, inlet, and ocean. Main-level primary suites show up in current offerings, while custom details such as heart pine floors, wood ceilings, fireplaces, and chef-oriented kitchens reinforce the custom-home feel.

Amenities & Lifestyle

The Hammocks is not defined by a clubhouse-and-pool amenity package. Its appeal is tied to the waterfront itself. Listings consistently highlight private docks, floating docks, crabbing, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and quick boat runs to the beach. The community boat ramp and dock extend that boating access beyond individual homesites, and several properties add under-house workshop space or substantial garage capacity that can accommodate boats and gear.

The natural setting is classic Edisto Island: live oaks, palmettos, marsh grasses, and open water views. Current remarks also point to seawalls, covered outdoor living areas, outdoor showers, and broad yards that make the transition from house to dock feel seamless. With homes spaced on oversized lots and framed by marsh and creek frontage, privacy comes more from land and water separation than from dense landscaping.