Fodor's Expert Review The Cottages at James Island County Park

Ten minutes from downtown but worlds away, these 10 three-bedroom cottages include full kitchens, cable TV, and most of the amenities you'd expect at a hotel—but guests spend most of their time on the screened-in porches, soaking up the view across the marsh and the Stono River. The serene park setting includes easy access to miles of walking trails, a fishing dock, a disc golf course, and a climbing wall. There's also a campground with RV and tent sites. Be sure to book far in advance.