Dewees Island  is a small barrier island located about 11 miles from Charleston. The island is privately owned and consists of residential properties and a wildlife preserve. It can only be accessed by private boat or ferry. The owners of the properties are naturalists and environmentally conscious people who take care of protecting and preserving the sensitive environment of the barrier island. There are only 150 homesites, and the building codes are very strict. The island has no paved roads and all houses are built to fit into the island’s forests. There is no development on the 3-mile-long beachfront, which is left untouched, offering spectacular views. The Dewees Island Nature Preserve is home to many shorebirds, turtles, raccoons, and white-tailed deer.

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