Enter the gates of DeBordieu Colony and you are immediately transported to another world, one where nature and elegance peacefully coexist on one of the most scenic stretches of coastline in the Carolinas. Featuring 2,700 acres of white-sand beaches, tidal creeks and marshes, and lush maritime forests, DeBordieu is like no other place on the Grand Strand.

Almost as grand as the natural beauty of DeBordieu are the luxurious manmade structures that were built to blend in seamlessly with their beautiful surroundings. Beach cottages, golf villas, creekfront and lakefront homes are among the many options, ranging from one-room studios perfect for a romantic couples retreat up to nine-bedroom mansions for large group outings or family reunions. All accommodations are elegantly decorated and outfitted with state-of-the-art appliances and equipment.

Large patio decks and screened-in porches give guests a great place to relax and enjoy the views. Guests rarely want to leave this secluded paradise, and there are plenty of activities on site to interest visitors of all tastes. Play a round of golf or tennis at the Debordieu Club, go fishing or crabbing off your dock, paddle kayaks through the salt marshes and tidal creeks, or find your own private stretch of beach and relax while the waves and ocean breeze whisper in your ear.

It’s all part of the laid-back lifestyle at DeBordieu, where Father Time and Mother Nature dictate a slower pace to soak up the natural beauty and Southern charm. DeBordieu is known as a place for families to spend quality time together, and there are lots of activities for families to enjoy both on and off the property. Visit nearby Pawleys Island for great dining and shopping, or go site-seeing in the historic port city of Georgetown just a few miles to the south.

Take a short trip north to Brookgreen Gardens and the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk, or have a family dinner back at your beach home at DeBordieu, where it’s all about what makes you happy.