Private Cottage perfectly nestled in the midst of nature! Enjoy watching & listening to the Native Birds, in particular, the Piliated WoodPecker! Make your way down the short path to our private dock on the gorgeous Historic Black River. Enjoy the lush Foliage, Wildlife from the cozy Screened Porch, Firepit patio & Dock. You may want to curl up with your favorite book upstairs in the reading studio with half bath! Go Vintage with our all in one VHS & DVD player and enjoy Southern movies! Enjoy the relaxing covered, screened front porch looking out into nature and across the Historic Black River. Walk down the short nature path to the dock and enjoy spectacular river views. Bring your kayak or canoe if you want! There is also a cozy firepit area with two Adirondack chairs and nice propane firepit, perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine or lemonade. The cottage has a full kitchen. We also offer welcome waters, coffee and tea. At the Woodpecker Cottage we try to be as ECO-FRIENDLY as possible. We use eco friendly trash bags, paper straws, eco-friendly welcome waters, recyclable k-cups for the Keurig, luxury organic cotton sheets, some solar lighting and more. Also, ask about our Extras... for an additional charge we are happy to provide a bottle of wine, charcuterie & cheese (vegan if desired) boards, fresh sushi made by Local Sushi Chef/Family Friend, Fresh Flowers, etc... just give us a few days notice and we will do our best to accommodate your request(s). :) Also... Dishes, cookware. utensils and glassware provided. NOTE: The Woodpecker Cottage is Only a mile from Plantersville Road, a "South Carolina Scenic Byway" in the heart of the Pee Dee and Black Rivers historic Planters District, which was the center of the internationally-known Carolina Gold Rice Culture. This Scenic Byway, an Eleven Mile Route is also well-known for its "Tour de Plantersville" a unique cycling event held annually. Also, Just a ten minute drive away is historic waterfront Georgetown where homes date back to 1737! Several great restaurants like the Big Tuna, River Room Alfresco Bistro and Root to name a few as well as cozy breakfast spots like the Coffee Break Cafe are all found on Front Street along with many unique shops! From Downtown, go south on Highway 17 toward Charleston, which is only an hour from the Woodpecker Cottage, and you will go over the Santee River where Hopsewee and Hampton Plantation can be visited. Also, on the way, there's a super special fishing & shrimping village called McClellanville where the movie, Paradise was filmed. If you head north on Highway 17 from downtown Georgetown for about 15 minutes, hundred-plus- year-old beach homes can be found on beautiful Pawleys Island, home to the original hand-made rope hammock! These are just a few of the incredible opportunities that can be enjoyed close by and not too far from the Woodpecker Cottage! Whether staying low key at the cottage, kayaking on the Black River, or exploring out and about in town... you will find it easy to unwind and enjoy! *wifi can be spotty/weak... best signal is from the front porch and on path walking to dock. We are working to get a stronger signal- but in meanwhile is limited. Cell phone reception is excellent!! Please call us if you have any questions or would like guidance in how to best enjoy your time with us!