Daufuskie Island Beachfront 2 Bedroom Cottage

Daufuskie Island, South Carolina
$589 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

*PLEASE NOTE- Daufuskie is a bridge-less island. To reach the island and stay in our cottage you are required to take a ferry or water taxi.*

About our Cottage!
At 1,000 square feet and two spacious bedrooms, you will have plenty of space to make yourself at home! Our cottage is located in Melrose on Avenue of the Oaks just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean. This unit has gorgeous views of the beach from the screened in porch.

Each of the bedrooms has two queen beds a private bath. The kitchen has a glass-top stove, oven, large refrigerator, garbage disposal, toaster, standard coffeemaker, Keurig coffeemaker, dishwasher, and a microwave. It is well-appointed with pots and pans, an electric griddle, basic kitchen utensils, and barware. A full-size washer and dryer are located within the pantry. The dining area includes a large table with seating for six and three bar stools. The porch has a table for four with addition chairs for relaxing and enjoying a morning cup of coffee or evening libation!

This unit comes stocked with starter supplies, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 roll of paper towels, 3 trash bags, 3 dishwashing pods, and 3 laundry pods.

All linens and bath towels are provided.

Beach chairs are provided. Beach towels and umbrellas are not provided.

The cottage is located in Melrose which has a community swimming pool. Guests are welcome to purchase day/week passes. The cottage owners do not guarantee or promise the pool hours or availability, as the pool is operated privately. Please contact the pool management for all questions regarding the pool.

About the Melrose Cottages
Located directly on the beautiful Daufuskie Island Melrose beach, the cottage is centrally located and a quick golf cart ride to the Scoopasaurus Ice Cream, Up in Smoke BBQ, Frye's Chicken, School Grounds Coffee shop, Daufuskie Island Distillery, D'Fuskies Eatery and Bar, and the Old Daufuskie Crab Company. Daufuskie Blues, The Iron Fish Art Gallery, and our Historical Museum are also just minutes away!

Important Info about Getting Around Daufuskie Island

(This part is super important!) Daufuskie is a bridgeless island and you cannot bring your car. This means more planning and preparation on your part, but it’s also why Daufuskie is so undeveloped and special! Guests must arrive by ferry or water taxi and secure ground transportation from the arrival dock on Daufuskie to the cottage.

There is a small general store on the island for essentials, however, it is highly recommended that you bring food over with you or order grocery delivery. There are restaurants on the Island - Up in Smoke, Old Daufuskie Crab Company, D'Fuskies, and Frye's Chicken Shack.

Transportation to the island:
Daufuskie Ferry Service - runs daily and departs from Bluffton, SC (https://www.daufuskieislandferry.com/)
May River Excursions – private ferry service from Bluffton, SC
https://mayriverexcursions.com/
Bull River - runs daily and departs from Savannah, GA
https://bullrivermarina.com/daufuskie-island-ferry/
Island Head – runs from Hilton Head
https://islandheadhhi.com/broad-creek/hilton-head-to-daufuskie/

Ground transportation:
Once you arrive on Daufuskie Island, ground transit is required to transport you and your luggage from the ferry landing to the unit and from the unit back to the ferry landing upon checkout. Golf carts cannot be used to transport luggage.
Contact Daufuskie Life (if traveling into the County or Melrose dock) or Daufuskie Difference (if traveling into Freeport Marina) for transportation from the dock to the cottage.

The cost of ferry tickets, golf cart rental, grocery delivery, and ground transportation are separate fees and must be reserved by the guest.

House rules
• Check-in: After 4:00 PM | Checkout: 10:00 AM
• The unit will be self-check-in with a door keypad. Instructions will be emailed prior to your arrival.
• No smoking in the unit
• No parties or events whatsoever.
• Primary guest must be 25.
• Observe general house of quiet time
• No more than eight adult/people occupants.
• Please dispose of all trash in the bins outside of the cottage

We take great pride in our unit and seek guests who will too! Please treat our home as you would your own.

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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Local Artist Showcase Local Culture & Ecosystem Education Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Unit Size: 1000 Sq Ft (93 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Griddle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Dock Porch Or Lanai
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Boat On Site Golf Privileges Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Outdoor Pickleball Court Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kelly M.

    Submitted May 28, 2026

    Stayed May 8, 2026

    Beautiful place to stay if you’re in the area…..great communication with the property manager and very accommodating.

  • Submitted Apr 26, 2026

    Stayed Apr 18, 2026

    We only got to go for two nights and it was what we needed for that time. It was nice to walk out back to the beach. Good location.

  • Jillian K.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    Amazing property and great value for the family. Can’t beat the views in the morning and a place for your pet to run free on the beach!

  • bruisercenter79

    Submitted Mar 14, 2026

    Stayed Mar 8, 2026

    My wife and I loved everything about this place. Absolutely beautiful and the island has its own magic. We definitely plan to return, she actually made me promise her we would come back every year. House is top notch and we couldn't have asked for a better location on the beach. Shout out to our host for being so understanding and helpful with our situation. It definitely made for one of our most memorable trips. Can't wait to plan for next year.

  • karen g.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    My husband and I stayed here for our baby moon, and it was perfect! We used daufuskie life for our shuttle to and from the house, and Lowcountry ferry for our shuttle to island from Hilton head. Both transportation’s were great and referred by host! We got to the island a little bit earlier than our reservation, but the host was more than welcome to accommodate us, and great with communication. We ended up having a slightly stormy weekend, but the location of this rental was perfect for quick access to the beach for shark teeth hunting and access to the pool when you don’t feel like getting sandy. There are some food options at the pool house, but would suggest being prepared with some groceries if you don’t feel like a 10 minute golf cart ride. The golf cart included was wonderful and came with a full tank. Nice layout of the house with wonderful view of the inlet from the Atlantic Ocean. Would stay here with friends or by ourselves again in a heartbeat.

  • Amy H.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    We have stayed at this property more times than I can count. The hosts are lovely. The new renovations are GREAT! Highly recommend.

  • April P.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Great place for a weekend trip with the family!

  • Mary Lou R.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2025

    Stayed Sep 14, 2025

    We were in search of a quiet, peaceful beach vacation and that is what we found! Beautiful beaches, nice house, friendly people.

  • Mandy R.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 10, 2025

    Love the location and the house!

  • Eliza M.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Right on a beautiful beach! Note: this stay does not come with salt, pepper, oil for cooking, or dish soap - we had to get a frantic grocery delivery from a friend coming in the next day to account for these.

  • Kristen F.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Beautiful home & location. Quick beach access. Great communication. Daufuskie is our favorite and will continue to be a yearly trip. Only recommendations to the host I could recommend are - updating mattresses (we could feel the springs) & better hot water (we had cold showers) - we would still stay again!

  • Sam S.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    It was perfect. I stressed over the food but everything went smoothly The cottage was clean and nicely appointed. It look 3 minutes to get to the beach and the sunrise and sunsets were magnificent We had our dog with us and he loved walking around Melrose. Our first trip was just a day trip, this one was four days, we are now looking for real estate and hoping to stay a month each season. Heaven on earth!

  • Eva P.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    Great house in a beautiful location

  • Mrs. McNeilly's C.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    Daufuskie island is amazing. I’ve been three times. This was the worse house I’ve been to so far but still okay. House was in great location. House was very sandy upon arrival, floors and counter tops. Hot water heater did not work for first two days but they did send someone to fix it and it did get fixed. No hand soap provided which to me should be part of essentials especially since you have to travel there by boat or ferry. Did not have enough towels and wash clothes for each person to have one. We killed five small roaches in the house while there (not palmetto bugs). House was roomy and had lots of seating and room for us eight women. I loved that it provided enough beach chairs for all of us.

  • Michael C.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    All good thanks

  • Vicki D.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    We stayed here 3 years ago & we were so pleased to see the lovely upgrades to the cottage. It is close to the beach & a golf cart ride to anywhere on the island. We love it here & will return soon!

  • Dathan S.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    House was very clean host was very informative and there for any questions

  • Stephanie V.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Great Island and host was so responsive!

  • Kristopher P.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    House and island were perfect

  • Charles R.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Just fine.

  • vicki h.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 23, 2024

    House needs work as noted by previous reviewers. We had,however, a 5 star experience. The view and the proximity to a virtually private beach was wonderful. We loved Dausfkie(our first time there). Tooling around in our golf cart and discovering hidden gems. The laid back vibe was just what we wanted. Residents are super friendly. I hope they do renovate the house. It deserves it. Great floor plan and lots of sunlight.

  • Maddie K.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2024

    Stayed Oct 15, 2024

    Lovely house right on the beach. Open feel to the house, clean, big windows. Peaceful and an absolute pleasure. Grateful to have the opportunity to have stayed there and already planning the next trip back!

  • Kristen W.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Beautiful view and great location. House was clean with basic amenities. Needs some upgrades on the house- particularly the flooring , which is soft and sinks in places. Maybe water damage ??

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