Daufuskie Island, S.C. Oceanfront 2bd/2BA Golf Cart Included

• A perfect beach get-away!

  A perfect beach get-away!

  • Guest Jacki L.
  • Date of stay 08/02/13
  • Review Submitted 08/31/13
  Make your plans to visit Daufuskie! Our stay at Loretta's cottage was everything we hoped it would be and more! From the minute we arrived at the island and headed out in our golf cart loaded up with luggage and groceries, we knew we had a great adventure ahead of us! The cottage , and the view of the ocean, are beautiful and we loved being able to walk right out to the door to the beach to boogie board (kids' favorite!) and look for shells and sand dollars. The screened porch is lovely and very peaceful, perfect for family meals or for relaxing or reading a book! When we weren't on the beach, we spent time kayaking (a great trip with Outside Hilton Head ), exploring the island in our golf cart, visiting the historical Gullah sites and doing a little shopping at The Iron Fish. For dinners, we bought shrimp to cook at the cottage from the Blufton Oyster Company and Marshside Mama's was our favorite 'night out' Thank you Loretta for all of your help (and patience!) in getting us organized for the trip -- your advice helped us in so many ways. We loved the cottage and the island and hope to return again soon.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

  Owner response: Hi Jacki, You were a joy to work with, excited about your adventure from the beginning to end. Your family did SO MUCH in three days! Good to hear about the shrimp from the Oyster Company. Thank your children for me for their sweet letters. See you next time!

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• Natural Beauty, a Total Escape

  Natural Beauty, a Total Escape

  • Guest Lesley (Washington, DC)
  • Date of stay 07/08/13
  • Review Submitted 08/06/13
  The cottage is immaculate and Loretta is a terrific host. The cottage is well stocked with books, games and movies and plenty of space for families to spread out. The kitchen is organized and had all that we needed, even an ice cream maker so plan ahead for ingredients. Peach ice cream was served at breakfast, lunch and dinner! Daufuskie and Melrose (where the cottage is located) in particular, are lovely. You will have the beach to yourselves -- even during peak season. Looking for starfish and shark's teeth were a relaxing pastime. There is almost no surf at this beach, so leave the boogie boards at home. The Beach Club is charming with broad views of the water and a very relaxing vibe. The staff works hard to please on all fronts. Daufuskie is beyond description, you have to see it for yourself. It offers much in the way of ecology (the rookery, live oaks, Loggerhead turtles, dolphins), recreation (golf, tennis, biking, swimming, boating, horseback riding) and privacy. This beautiful sea island has no commerce, perfect for those who wish to unplug from modern life (yet with flawless internet connection, if you must). And, fun! The food, music and people at Marshside Mammas, Daufuskie Crab Co., and the Melrose Beach Club made the trip extra fun. We did not eat at Eagle's Nest though everyone was raving about it. We played golf at Melrose and Bloody Point. Each have their own merits. Hard to beat holes 15-18 on the ocean at Melrose. But, Bloody Point's course has recently been completely renovated and offers a lot of well-maintained natural beauty. As Loretta knows, my family fell in love w/ Daufuskie from the pictures and all we read about it (including Pat Conroy's "The Water is Wide") before we arrived. In fact, six months prior to setting foot on Daufuskie, we already had a realtor. We are now in the process of buying land on the island. One trip and we were hooked -- Loretta has a similar story to share. I will add, that Daufuskie is not for everyone. Remoteness has its positives and negatives. For us though, it's what we've spent a decade looking for in a beach.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, tourists without a car.

  Owner response: So glad you will be joining the rest of us that have been taken by the island's grace. Thank you for writing about the "amenities" our cottage and Daufuskie have to offer. Please come back while visiting your piece of paradise if you are building. Peach Ice cream breakfast, lunch and dinner sounds divine :}

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• We will definitley return!

  We will definitley return!

  • Guest JC (San Francisco Bay Area)
  • Date of stay 06/18/13
  • Review Submitted 07/02/13
  If you are looking to get away from it all there is probably no better escape than Daufuskie Island. A 30 minute boat ride from the town of Bluffton on May River Excursions (mayriverexcursions.com) brings you to Daufuskie. You will not find a grocery store or bank or gas station on the island. What you will find is solitude, a beautiful island, and the time to reconnect and recharge. Plan on stopping at Kroger’s in Bluffton for your groceries (soft sided coolers / bags are needed). You should also plan on renting a golf cart from Bloody Point (bloody-point.com) to get around the island. Once on the island the pace slows and you begin to relax. Loretta’s cottage is charming and very comfortable and only steps away from a beautiful beach. The two large bedrooms each have a bath of their own. The kitchen is perfect for making family meals together. During our six days on the island we shared the mile long stretch of beach with just a handful of other families. The water was warm and the sea shells worth collecting. The cottage’s screened in porch was a great place to start your day with a cup of coffee, play board games, and to enjoy a family dinner. We highly recommend that you book a kayaking outing with Outside Hilton Head (outsidehiltonhead.com). They met us at one of the island docks. Our guide Patty was great. We learned about the low country and the marine and bird life of its waters and banks. Two dolphins joined us for about an hour swimming close to our kayaks. The half day excursion was worth the price. The Melrose Beach pool was a short walk from the cottage but we didn’t feel the need to use the pool as the beach was too good to miss. Our day trip into Savannah was fun but we missed the solitude of the island and the comforts of Loretta’s cottage. Before our vacation Loretta shared her knowledge of the island with us and helped us work through some of the logistical details of getting to the island and cottage. Thank you Loretta! On Daufuskie you can disconnect from the hectic world and reconnect with the people you care most about in Loretta’s wonderful beach cottage. We will definitely return for another family vacation!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children.

  Owner response: JC! You sound like you and your family truly enjoyed the island's offerings, as well as your vacation as a whole. On top of your on and around island adventures, I would like to mention to the readers, the AMTRAK train your family took from Charleston to Savannah AFTER flying into Charleston from San Francisco. THEN to you took the Yellow Cab from Savannah to the May River Excursion Landing in Bluffton. AND all with happy anticipation in yours and your wife's voices every time we spoke on the phone ironing out the details. Your return visit discount will be waiting. Loretta

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• Oceanfront paradise!

  Oceanfront paradise!

  • Guest meg l.
  • Date of stay 05/23/13
  • Review Submitted 05/30/13
  If you are looking into trying a vacation on this island this is the way to go! This home is OCEANFRONT! While we were there the full moon was out literally right in front of our large screened in porch. The kids (14 and 11) found starfish in the surf as well as sand dollars. They enjoyed the beach, watching the dolphins, fishing from the shore and exploring the island with us. We were a little worried they may get bored but they cannot wait to go back! Make reservations for Marsh Side Mamas, the gumbo is awesome! The owner of the home was so helpful and made this vacation a breeze. The home is updated, decorated tastefully and very clean. The beds were very comfortable. This may have been our best vacation ever! Thanks again for sharing your home with us!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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• An excellent gem on Daufuskie

  An excellent gem on Daufuskie

  • Guest Luomie (LR, AR)
  • Date of stay 03/15/13
  • Review Submitted 04/29/13
  This cottage is a wonderful place to stay when visiting the Island. Loretta, the owner, was extremely helpful providing advice and informing us all about the Island. The cottage itself is perfect for all, couples or larger families. It is setup perfectly for a vacation rental. The location is great as its patio opens up to the beach, and it's only a short drive to the various restaurants and Country Clubs. The sunroom/patio was easily our favorite place to watch the sunrise and set each day. Lastly, the cottage was in terrific condition. Visiting Daufuskie is certainly an adventure, but was certainly one we thoroughly enjoyed taking. I hope Daufuskie continues to thrive with the rebounding economy as it is a wonderful place to relax and a worthy getaway, secluded area.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car.

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• Lovely Island get-a-way!

  Lovely Island get-a-way!

  • Guest sue w.
  • Date of stay 10/18/12
  • Review Submitted 11/05/12
  Our first time visiting Daufuskie & it was a pleasure. The house is lovely, clean and spacious with a beautiful unobstructed view of the bay.We all loved the big screened in porch. We had fun exploring on the golf cart and saw everything on the "history" tour. Also saw lots of dolphins, deer and armadillos. We ate at Marshside Mamas- everything was delicious. We preferred Mamas over the Daufuskie Crab but that was quite good also. The only drawback to vacationing here is the extra planning for food if you don't want to eat all your meals out. Other than that- a perfect place to kick back and enjoy!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.

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• GIFT FROM THE SEA!!!

  GIFT FROM THE SEA!!!

  • Guest Carol (Cookeville, TN)
  • Date of stay 09/08/12
  • Review Submitted 09/27/12
  I researched Daufuskie Island in the hopes of finding a secluded beach and experience a quiet vacation of rest and relaxation. I was a little apprehensive, as this was my idea, and was so different from most of our beach vacations. It did take extra planning for food and packing lighter than usual. This was one of the most wonderful vacations we have ever had! The cottage is beautiful, very well organized.. down to labels in the kitchen cabinets! There were two couples in our party. Each couple had a lovely bedroom which afforded privacy, and living areas where we could enjoy being together. Most of our time was spent on the porch, watching the sunrise and enjoying the view. We had our own private beach...walked, gathered seashells, flew a kite, rode bicycles, traveled in a golf cart, played golf, read, and totally relaxed! The restaurants were quaint, laid back...food was good! We thought we might go into Savannah one day, but just didn't want to leave the island! So many wonderful memories were made, and we hope to return someday! Thank you, Loretta, for creating this haven of rest!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

  Owner response: Carol, You could write for travel magazines! so glad your adventure turned out relaxing and "do-able". The hardest part is getting over the idea of planning and bringing your food over from the mainland for the duration of your vacation, isn't it? We, like you, keep thinking that one day we should go over to Hilton Head,(you to Savannah) but in the past eight years when we visit, we never have wanted to leave the island for the mayhem of the mainland. Return renters always receive a return discount, so I look forward to hearing from you :) Loretta

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• A relaxing, remote get away

  A relaxing, remote get away

  • Guest Sally (Wilmington, Delaware)
  • Date of stay 06/23/12
  • Review Submitted 07/23/12
  Our family had a lovely, relaxing vacation on DauFuskie Island. It is quite the remote vacation get away. We enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and the very close proximity to the beach from the house. Our daughters loved driving the golf cart all over the island.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Best vacation EVER!!!!

  Best vacation EVER!!!!

  • Guest Angie P.
  • Date of stay 06/15/12
  • Review Submitted 07/18/12
  AMAZING is the best word I can use to describe our vacation. My husband, myself and 2 kids (ages 10 & 6) were looking for a place where we could just relax and spend some quality time together and we definitley found it. The cottage was everything it says. It was so clean and stocked with everything you could possibly need. The beds were sooooo comfortable! The screened in porch was to DIE for! We spent many evenings out there just listening to the waves - as a matter of fact, my husband and son fell asleep out there a couple of nights :) Loretta, you were an amazing host. From our intital email to our many phone conversations leading up to our arrival, you were just awesome! All the information you gave us was so helpful. We enjoyed cruising around the island in our golfcart and eating at all the local restaurants. We even hit the farmer's mkt. on Saturday and picked up some really yummy things. I stopped by Ella Mae's one evening for some of her wonderful deviled crab cakes. My daughter and I had the best time horseback riding, especially along the beach. I just can't say enough about what a wonderful time we had. You have truly outdone yourself, Loretta. We will be back for years to come. The Powers

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• AMAZING

  AMAZING

  • Guest Heather and Family (Savannah, GA)
  • Date of stay 05/10/12
  • Review Submitted 07/10/12
  Daufuskie Island is a little slice of heaven and this beach cottage is a wonderful oasis. Everything about this coastal chic beach cottage is picture perfect! Loretta has gone to great lengths to make this rental property feel like a home and she has succeeded in every way. From the soothing color scheme and furnishings inside to the fabulous outdoor living area with extraordinary views, there isn't anything that has been overlooked. Thank you, Loretta, for sharing your little slice of heaven and we can't wait to return!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

  Owner response: Heather, Thank you! So glad you enjoyed your Mother's Day at the cottage after your dad spent spent many weeks in the cottage over the early Spring. Since you live so close in Savannah, I hope your family will make this a regular get away. Guess what?! The pool has opened after renovations of the entire Beach club area. The new owner has given a new name for the pool /restaurant area, Melrose on the Beach. That makes 5 restaurants on the island now! There is a per person admittance fee to the pool. That way renters have a choice without being automatically billed for an amenity they may not use. Look forward to hearing from you.

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Additional information about rental rates

The Base Rate is good until March 16, 2013

Upon Reservation

Fees:

• Departure Cleaning: $142
• Refundable Damage Deposit: $300
• Tax Rate 8%