Wild Dunes vs. Other Areas of Isle of Palms

Leah Beaulieu

Published on: 22/10/2026

Wild Dunes is the gated resort community at the north end of Isle of Palms (29451), with golf, tennis, pools and a yacht harbor.

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Full-Time Living vs. Vacation-Home Living on Isle of Palms

BJ Rodgers

Published on: 22/10/2026

Isle of Palms (29451) supports both full-time residents and seasonal owners, but the two groups live with very different costs and routines.

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Buying a Second Home or Vacation Home in Charleston

BJ Rodgers

Published on: 30/07/2026

Thousands of buyers are drawn to the idea of owning a second home in Charleston — imagining weekend escapes to the Lowcountry, rental income from a luxury beach property, or an investment that appreciates over time.

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