A family-run homestead in Okatie, South Carolina, Heirloom Hamlet sits on a property actively being developed into a tiny house compound, which gives the place a distinctly work-in-progress character that some campers find refreshing. The access road is rough, so low-clearance vehicles should approach with care. Sites accommodate RVs up to 44 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer, and a boondock option with no hookups is available for those testing solar or generator setups.
Cleanliness is one of the most consistent themes across reviews. The restrooms draw particular notice, and the property includes an outdoor shower and a small sauna. Cell coverage is limited for at least some carriers, though the campground provides WiFi that works well with an extender. In winter, when foliage thins out, one site has sightlines into a neighboring backyard, which reviewers note is minor but worth knowing. A large metal fire feature near the central tree serves as a communal gathering point on some evenings.
The hosts are hands-on and frequently mentioned by name. The campground stays small in capacity, which keeps crowd levels low, and the pace tends to be unhurried. Note that the confirmation email contains important details about facilities, including the use of dry toilets at some sites, so reading it carefully before arrival will help avoid surprises. Campers traveling along I-95 who want a low-key overnight near Whippoorwill Farms Campground or Flying W Farm will find this a workable stop in the campsites near Okatie area. Book in advance and bring a WiFi extender if connectivity matters.
Description
Ani, Fitch and I are at least partially typical people who are running an experiment. We are trying to find out if you can use your hands and head to handcraft a little piece of heaven. Three years ago we left our South Florida home and custom furniture business to pursue a new goal. We wanted to do something special, something different and interesting with our lives. Have we done that? You be the judge.
We set out to design and hand build an experience in environmentally friendly living that balances modern and old-world homestead features.
You will see us erecting micro-cabins, installing solar arrays, dry toilets and composting. We are big believers in being mindful and respectful of our environment wherever possible. But also in being reasonable and balanced. So, we are incorporating both alternative and municipality utilities as they fit our homestead design.
Through good design, our goal is to show just how "normal" bio-compatible, small living can feel. How freeing it can be to identify real wants and needs from perceived ones, and then make our personal ideals a reality. We hope to accomplish at least that. We certainly are working hard to do so.
To be completely transparent, though, we also would like to inspire others to do the same, in their own case. We all have priorities and they vary vastly…and that's okay. But never should they be so self-focused that we shut out the importance of being good to the earth and good to others.
It is a challenge to shut out some of the world's noise and figure out what we each really need and what we really want from life, versus what we have been trained to. Even if we can, it is even more difficult to muster the courage to make the changes necessary to go and get that life.
At the very least we hope our guests don't expect to find a corporate approach to living or to nature here, and that they can appreciate some of our old-fashioned ways. All of that while having a relaxing getaway in our unique hideaway.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHeirloom Hamlet is located in South Carolina near Okatie
Directions
You will NOT turn in if you see a sign for Carters Mill Estates. You would have either gone too far or not far enough, depending on your approach. We have a horseshoe drive with two entrances. If you have an RV you will pull into our entrance that has a couple of reflectors in the ground near a big Pine Tree. Do NOT pull in if you see a goofy A'Frame house shaped mailbox. If you have a van or car, it really doesn't matter which entrance, although it may be a bit more convenient for you if you DO pull in at that goofy A'Frame house shaped mailbox. Shoot us a text at (561) 859-8987
Coordinates
32.479130564826704 N
80.99448553956947 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/16/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/16/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageLast on 4/1/25
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/16/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/16/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageLast on 4/1/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 34 min from Savannah, GA
- 39 min from Hilton Head Island, SC
- 1 hr 2 min from Hinesville, GA
- 1 hr 16 min from Charleston, SC
