The Dunlin, Auberge Collection

The resort blends Southern charm with the spirit of a classic summer retreat, all with a contemporary twist. The 72 cottage-style guest rooms are stylish sanctuaries, with honey oak floors, beadboard walls, and mint green accents. The green and white color scheme extends to the bathrooms, which have deep soaking tubs and separate showers.

The cuisine highlights fresh local seafood as well as classic Southern flavors. The resort’s signature restaurant, Linnette’s, offers a modern take on coastal cuisine with seasonal produce and wood-fired dishes. Sip on an iced tea or a craft cocktail at the Willet Room, or enjoy a poolside lunch at The Cove.

Start your day at the fitness center or book a private cabana at the adults-only pool, The Cove. Take a calming walk along paths shaded by oak and pine trees or unwind with a body treatment at Aster, an Auberge Spa, where some treatments incorporate local Aster honey.

Try your luck with a sports fishing adventure and enjoy the catch of the day at a riverside picnic, or sign up for a water safari to spot great blue herons, sea turtles, and dolphins. Try kayaking or paddle boarding at sunrise or during a full-moon. Hiking and biking by the water’s edge is also an option.