Welcome to The Settings of Mackay Point
Lowcountry Homes in a Coastal Community
One of the marinas in nearby Beaufort.
put you where you want to be.
Explore historic lighthouses, feast on some of the freshest seafood imaginable, attend musical or dramatic performances or simply sample the nightlife — this coastal real estate puts you near it all.
Yemassee
A small town steeped in history, Yemassee’s original inhabitants were Native Americans. The Yemassee tribe is where the town’s name is derived from. Towards the end of the Civil War, Sherman's army came through the area on his infamous march to the ocean from Atlanta, Georgia. All of the churches in the area were destroyed except for the Presbyterian Church which was used as a hospital by the union army. You can still see blood stains on the floor on the still standing church. The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Auld Brass Plantation house and outbuildings lie just outside the town limits. Yemassee now hosts a yearly Shrimp Festival in September.
Beaufort
Just 30 minutes (22 miles) away, the historic town of Beaufort features some of the most magnificent homes, finest museums and fascinating historic sites in the Southeast. From sandy beaches to Arts in the Park, Beaufort offers a wide range of sightseeing options for visitors of all ages. Beaufort has been named one of the "Top Ten Places to Live" by Outside magazine and placed 23rd on Newsweek's list of the "100 Best Small Towns in America."
The Arts Council of Beaufort County offers classes, performances and much more. Click here to see their calendar!
Hilton Head
Hilton Head needs no introduction, but when you see the afternoon sun reflect off the famed Harbor Town Lighthouse, you know you've arrived in one of those special kinds of places. The island features 12 miles of sandy white beach, world-class golf, award-winning dining and (of course) great shopping.
Charleston
To the north about one hour (62 miles), Charleston remains one of the best-preserved cities in the Southeast — a famous historic destination. Here, cobblestone streets and horse-drawn carriages provide a blissful sense of calm. Unlike many other "historic" cities, Charleston has no skyscrapers. Forbes magazine has heralded Charleston as the "Most Well Mannered" city in the U.S. for a decade, and in its annual reader survey, Condé Nast Traveler magazine named Charleston the #3 city to visit in America.
The view from the historic Battery toward the harbor goes out to Fort Sumter. Through the city is home to America's first museum, The Charleston Museum, and the oldest preserved plantation house open to the public, Drayton Hall, you can find a number of historic structures through the region.
Savannah
Travel south about 30 miles (30 minutes) and Savannah welcomes you with magnolia-lined streets, old world charm, spectacular town squares, historic structures and more than a few ghost stories. River Street is full of restaurants and nightclubs. You'll also find a wealth of cutting-edge shopping venues, unparalleled dining experiences, hip art galleries and a laid-back lifestyle that's truly one of a kind.
Shopping
Searching for an authentic pine-straw basket? Designer clothes? Antiques? Gadgets? New equipment for your favorite sport? You'll find it all in Charleston, Savannah or the smaller towns that surround you at The Settings of Mackay Point. Although this area has the big-name department stores and high-end boutiques you find in most major cities, you may also want to dig a little deeper, finding that local shop or gallery that stocks the one-of-a-kind on a regular basis.
In this region, you'll also find indigenous local crafts, unique specialty shops, and antiques galore. And the things you'll discover will help transform this popular destination into a place that's all your own.
History
Outside of New England, few regions in the country have such a respect for history as is found on the Carolina coast. This region has had the most activity in the country since French Huguenots landed near Parris Island in 1562. During the American Revolution, no less than 300 battles and skirmishes took place in South Carolina.
Daufuskie Island
To the south, Daufuskie Island traces its recorded history back to pre-Revolutionary War times. From the end of the Civil War until very recently, it was home to a sizeable population of Gullah inhabitants, descendents of freed slaves. Pat Conroy's 1972 novel The Water is Wide was set on Daufuskie, fictionalized there as "Yamacraw Island."
1117 Mackay Point Road | Yemassee, South Carolina 29945 | 888-962-2529
