Rhett House Inn

"Tell us what you see.The double balconies and Spanish Moss framing the façade make this 19th-century antebellum house almost the quintessence of a Southern mansion. If you close your eyes, you can almost pretend you're at Tara. What are the other patrons like?Guests are well-to-do—they're staying at an antebellum mansion, after all—but they're generally a fun-loving and gregarious breed. Public spaces are rarely entered without a cocktail in one hand, and rarely left without having made some entertaining conversation (and a few new friends). Give us the deets on your room: What did you like about it?There are a couple of cottage and suite options, but the regular rooms in the actual inn have charming, shuttered windows, and sleek, classic, dark wood furniture, with velvet footstools and little alcoves in the exposed brick to keep things interesting. The pink and white bathroom was small but efficient, and the water pressure in the shower was good. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies? Were there any little touches that really made your stay?Fresh cut flowers were a lovely touch, though they only added to the already-sweet scents wafting through the shutters. Tell us about the food situation—do they serve breakfast? Aperitifs?The breakfast is a hearty Lowcountry spread: there were piles of fluffy, steaming homemade biscuits, along with some seriously tasty French Toast. Food clearly isn't an afterthought—there's also wine and cheese available each evening at 5 p.m., and a choice of toothsome desserts that's ferried out around 7 p.m. How was the service?The breakfast servers and kitchen staff are chipper and bright—their friendly, good-natured charm makes for a nice start to the day. Anything stand out about other services and features?The bright yellow dining room, with its high ceilings and fresh flowers, feels especially elegant. Bottom line: worth it, and why?If you’re looking for some traditional Southern hospitality and environs, then this beautiful house comes straight from central casting." - Paul Oswell