# Heirloom Hamlet

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- **Location:** Ridgeland, South Carolina, United States
- **Price:** from $33.00/night
- **Rating:** 99% recommend (726 reviews)
- **Sites:** 6
- **Size:** 5 acres
- **Host:** Curt S.

## Overview

Looking for originality? You found it. Why buy a home when you can build a fairy-tale? 

Hi, I'm Curt. My wife Ani, son Fitch, and I are average, everyday nonconformists who have been running an experiment. 

We'd noticed as we evolved that we felt generally unfulfilled by the direction society had gone. That our biology and our brain's wiring just didn't naturally mesh when forced to blend with the masses. We had come to learn that we are far from alone, and that made us feel a little less weird. 

Still, we thought the answer called for more, maybe even drastic action if we could muster the courage. We were thinking a full retreat and redesign, but had very little resources.

Can a family use their own minds and hands, with some grit, to handcraft a home and life that felt right? That they didn't even want to vacation from? I don't know, but we decided to try. We still are. Have we done it? You be the judge.

In 2019 right before the pandemic, we left our Miami handcrafted furniture business to pursue this new goal. A project in practicality and passion. We set out to build an inspiring experience in simple, eco-friendly living and find a harmony between the helpful aspects of the modern world and the good parts of the old, that maybe society should have held tight to. We wanted to play with this idea...all while keeping it classy ;-)

At Heirloom Hamlet, you will see us designing unique, functional cottages, using solar energy, composting organics, sewing and reaping, in a way that is fair to our environment. We're bread baking, pasta making, timber milling, woodworking, clay-forming and metal pounding. The goal is to evolve into a small world of self-reliance and harmony with nature.

Through good design, our goal is to show just how "normal" slow, simple living can feel. We all have personal priorities, and those will vary greatly. But within that, we can all include ways of being respectfully mindful to the earth and to our neighbors. 

Visiting with us, we sure hope our guests don't expect to find a corporate approach to life here, that they can appreciate our perspectives and some of our old-fashioned ways. Our presentation at Heirloom Hamlet has been purposefully designed to be a refreshing hideaway from the norm.

Please Note: Because our land is adjacent to a forest and features a natural, 
undeveloped landscape—including local wildlife, insects, and natural terrain—we want to ensure everyone understands their responsibilities for staying here, before booking.

Personal Responsibility: You take full and complete responsibility for yourself, your guests, your vehicle(s), and your leashed pet(s) in every way while on the premises.

Insurance: You are solely responsible for carrying my own personal, vehicle, and pet insurance to whatever degree you deem necessary.

Release of Liability: You agree not to hold the property owners responsible in any way for any accident, injury, loss, damage, or incident of any kind that may occur to yourself, your guests, your property, your vehicle, or your pets while on the land.

Lawful Conduct: This acknowledgement applies to all non-criminal matters and standard risks associated with occupying a natural, outdoor environment.

## Highlights

- **Best Hipcamps in South Carolina:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026.
- **Best in South Carolina: 1st place:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
- **Big rig-friendly:** Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
- **Full RV hookups:** Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
- **Curt is a Star Host:** Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
- **Romantic:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Potable water, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Trash, Cooking equipment, Picnic table, Wifi, Laundry
- **RV amenities:** Electricity Hookup, Water Hookup, Sewage Hookup
- **Terrain:** Forest

## Sites

- **Americano (Van / RV) - No Hookup** (vehicles, up to 4 guests, $33.00/night)
- **Espresso (RV / Van) - Full Hookup** (vehicles, up to 4 guests, $55.00/night)
- **Cappuccino (RV / Van) - Full Hookup** (vehicles, up to 4 guests, $55.00/night)
- **Latte (Van / RV) - Elec / Wat** (vehicles, up to 4 guests, $44.00/night)
- **Walden Cottage** (bungalow, up to 2 guests, $134.00/night)
- **A-Frame Cabin** (a-frame, up to 2 guests, $169.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> Curt and family have carved out a beautiful spot here and have thought of everything to make your stay perfect. Wish we had more time, would have loved to bike in to Ridgeland, lots of cute shops and restaurants. Look forward to returning on our next trip.
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> - Julia N., October 26, 2026

> This is a seriously amazing spot to camp! Its beautiful, functional, and safe.
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> - Katie C., October 25, 2026

> Beautiful and easy!
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> - Annie P., October 23, 2026

> We absolutely loved our time here. What Curt and his family have built here is truly special. Thank you for having us. We will be back!
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> - Aaron M., October 19, 2026

> Loved my stay at the Waldon Cottage! The details, the quiet, simply beautiful. Coming back for sure ❤️❤️❤️
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> - Sofia S., September 28, 2026