Yemassee, SC

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Ancient church ruins with archways and old oak tree, South Carolina, USA
Ancient church ruins with archways and old oak tree, South Carolina, USA
Church Ruins
Final Resting Place
We saw a sign for some church ruins. How could I not go? These ruins are owned by a private owner and can be walked around free of charge. 

Known also as the Sheldon Church or Old Sheldon Church, the building was originally known as Prince William's Parish Church. The church was built as a chapel of ease in the English Georgian style, using the Roman Tuscan or Doric order, between 1745 and 1753.

The traditional understanding is that Prince William's was burned by the British in 1779 during the Revolutionary War, rebuilt in 1826, and then burned again in 1865 during the Civil War:

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Best Western Point South

Best Western Point South

2.5 out of 5
3536 Point South Drive Yemassee SC
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Yemassee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Greate staff, very clean, dog friendly

Reviewed on 18 January 2026

Best Western Point South
Hampton Inn Yemassee/Point South

Hampton Inn Yemassee/Point South

2.5 out of 5
139 Frampton Drive Yemassee SC
The price is AED 509 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
AED 509
AED 575 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Yemassee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Carolina ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (789 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 February 2026

Hampton Inn Yemassee/Point South
Quality Inn Yemassee - Point South I-95

Quality Inn Yemassee - Point South I-95

2.5 out of 5
3196 Point South Drive, Building B Yemassee SC
The price is AED 234 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
AED 234
AED 265 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Yemassee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Carolina Cider Company and William ...
7.6/10 Good! (233 reviews)
Very clean, quiet,breakfast was good. It is a great place for your nights stay.

Reviewed on 22 February 2026

Quality Inn Yemassee - Point South I-95
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Gulls Nest Beach House

The Gulls Nest Beach House

Edisto Island SC
Stay at this vacation home in Edisto Island. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Edisto Beach State Park and ...
The Gulls Nest Beach House
Relax on Huge Porch Overlooking Marsh- Short Walk to Beach

Relax on Huge Porch Overlooking Marsh- Short Walk to Beach

Edisto Beach SC
Stay at this vacation home in Edisto Island. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Plantation Course at Edisto ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews)
Overall pleasant experience with nice setup and reasonable price. Only complaint was the odor(s) in living area and master bed were a bit off-putting.

Reviewed on 15 February 2026

Relax on Huge Porch Overlooking Marsh- Short Walk to Beach
New to VRBO-One Particular Marsh-Sunrise Views,Marina Living-Golf Cart Included

New to VRBO-One Particular Marsh-Sunrise Views,Marina Living-Golf Cart Included

Fripp Island SC
Stay at this vacation home in Fripp Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fripp Island Marina and Sunset View Park are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
We had a fantastic stay! The location is unbeatable—right in the heart of the marina's action but with a peaceful, long-range view over the marsh. Watching the sunrise and sunset over the water was a daily highlight. We were thrilled to spot deer, alligators, and even dolphins. Having a dedicated ...

Reviewed on 23 February 2026

New to VRBO-One Particular Marsh-Sunrise Views,Marina Living-Golf Cart Included
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Yemassee

3.6
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
12
5 - Excellent 18%
4 - Good
28
4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
19
3 - Okay 28%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
4
1 - Terrible 6%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

This was a perfectly nice place to spend the night while on the road home. Did not do any sightseeing.

3/5 - Okay

Att

You cannot get a pizza delivered, at least from dominoes....

4/5 - Good

LadyJ

Low Country town with lots of history and several generational family clans. Conviently located approx. thirty minutes from Beaufort, SC.; twenty minutes from Walterboro SC. Plenty of friendly people.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Hole in th wall.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We just passed thru but the area was clean and had a very nice feel about it.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We just stopped to sleep while traveling