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Luxury Oceanfront Cottage on Daufuskie

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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Daufuskie Island, SC
  • Harbour Town Lighthouse
    ‪207 min drive‬
  • Harbour Town Golf Links
    ‪210 min drive‬
  • Tybee Island Beach
    ‪266 min drive‬
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪199 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Oceanfront Cottage on Daufuskie

Summary:
Welcome to Water Oak Cottage, a stunning oceanfront retreat.
- Luxury, free-standing 2-bedroom cottage
- Open floor plan with comfortable seating and a large flatscreen TV
- Fully equipped kitchen with ocean views
- Screened-in porch with high-end outdoor furniture
- Master bedroom with king-size bed and ensuite bath
- Second bedroom with two queen beds and ensuite bath
- Breathtaking views of Melrose Beach and the Atlantic Ocean
- Complimentary concierge service

The Space:
Welcome to Water Oak Cottage, a luxury oceanfront retreat located on beautiful Daufuskie Island. This stunning property, presented by Daufuskie Rental Group, offers a seamless getaway experience with complimentary concierge service. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Melrose Beach and the majestic Atlantic Ocean from this professionally decorated gem.

This exquisite cottage features an open floor plan that merges comfort and elegance. The living area includes comfortable seating, a large flatscreen TV over the fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen, all while showcasing the stunning ocean views. Step outside to the screened-in porch, furnished with high-end outdoor furniture, perfect for savoring morning coffee or evening cocktails.

Living Spaces:
- Open floor plan with ample seating
- Large flatscreen TV over the fireplace
- Fully equipped kitchen for your culinary needs
- Screened-in porch with ocean views

Bedrooms:
- Master bedroom with a king-size bed and luxurious bedding
- Ensuite bath featuring a separate water closet and luxury shower area
- Second bedroom with two queen beds and an ensuite bath
- Coastal artwork and ceiling fans enhance the ambiance

Location and Amenities:
- Steps away from Melrose Beach and pools
- Ideal for relaxation and escape from daily life
- Electric golf carts allowed for convenient transportation around the island

Please note that Daufuskie Rental Group makes a good faith effort to describe island amenities, including restaurants and pools. However, we are not responsible for the availability of amenities that we do not operate and that are beyond our control. Contact vendors directly for rates, days, and hours of operation.

Cancellation Policy:
Your rental agreement contract's cancellation policy states that we are not responsible for events beyond our control, such as hurricanes. We strongly encourage our guests to purchase travel insurance, especially "cancel for any reason" policies, which must be purchased shortly after your reservation is made.

Renovation Note:
As the Melrose Resort is in transition, guests may notice some deterioration in resort-owned buildings. However, renovation efforts are underway, and our vacation cottages remain in well-maintained areas, continuing to be extremely popular.

This property allows only electric golf carts.

Guest Access:
Other benefits of this exceptional vacation home include a gas grill, an outdoor hot/cold water shower, fiber optics high-speed internet, smart TV's in bedrooms and main room and beach chairs and beach toys are provided.

The Neighborhood:
The Melrose beach and pools is a mere steps away from the Water Oak Cottage.

1) Daufuskie Rental Group makes a good faith effort to describe island amenities, including restaurants and pools. However, please note that we are not responsible for the availability of amenities that we do not operate and that are beyond our control. Please contact the vendors directly for rates, days and hours of operation.

2) Your rental agreement contract's cancellation policy states that we are not responsible for events that are beyond our control, such as hurricanes. We strongly encourage our guests to purchase travel insurance, and especially recommend "cancel for any reason" policies. (These must be purchased shortly after your reservation is made.)

3) Please note that because the Melrose Resort is in transition, our Melrose guests may notice a certain level of deterioration in the resort-owned buildings but will also see that renovation efforts are now underway. Our vacation cottages are in well-maintained areas and continue to be extremely popular.

Getting Around:
IMPORTANT: DAUFUSKIE ISLAND HAS NO BRIDGE, AND IT IS NECESSARY TO TAKE A FERRY OR WATER TAXI TO GET HERE. YOU WILL LEAVE YOUR CAR ON THE OTHER SIDE AND RENT A GOLF CART TO GET AROUND THE ISLAND.

Other Things to Note:
Please note that it is necessary to take a boat to Daufuskie Island. Costs vary depending on the service you choose, but on average you should plan on about $65-$100 per person roundtrip for both boat & ground transportation. (Marina parking fees may also apply.) Golf cart rates vary from $55-85 per day per cart.

1) Daufuskie Rental Group makes a good faith effort to describe island amenities, including restaurants and pools. However, please note that we are not responsible for the availability of amenities that we do not operate and that are beyond our control. Please contact the vendors directly for rates, days and hours of operation.

2) Your rental agreement contract's cancellation policy states that we are not responsible for events that are beyond our control, such as hurricanes. We strongly encourage our guests to purchase travel insurance, and especially recommend "cancel for any reason" policies. (These must be purchased shortly after your reservation is made.)

3) Please note that because the Melrose Resort is in transition, our Melrose guests may notice a certain level of deterioration in the resort-owned buildings but will also see that renovation efforts are now underway. Our vacation cottages are in well-maintained areas and continue to be extremely popular.

Interaction with Guests:
Property is managed by Daufuskie Rental Group, an on-island team of professionals dedicated to sharing the island dream with visitors.

Concerned about the logistics of coming to a bridge-less island? No need to worry! Guests receive information and assistance from the DRG team, all of whom live on the island and who are available 24/7 for any problems. Team members strive to create a stress-free and enjoyable adventure for their visitors, and to ensure that their Daufuskie experience creates lasting and once-in-a-lifetime memories.

Property manager

Daufuskie Rental Group Team
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet time after 10:00 pm It's illegal to use fireworks; no fires on the beach (Loggerhead Turtle Nesting area) Leave live sand dollars and starfis...

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Daufuskie Island

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Melrose on the Beach, a neighbourhood in Daufuskie Island. Shoppers can check out Coligny Plaza, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of North Beach and Tybee Island Beach. Hilton Head Zipline and The Sandbox are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
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Daufuskie Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Daufuskie Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tybee Roads - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bloody Point Golf Club and Resort - 12 min drive - 5.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Quarterdeck Topside - ‬207 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬210 min drive
  • ‪The Crazy Crab - Harbour Town - ‬206 min drive
  • ‪Reilley's - ‬195 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Town Bakery & Cafe - ‬197 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront Luxury Cottage in Daufuskie have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Oceanfront Luxury Cottage in Daufuskie pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Luxury Cottage in Daufuskie?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Oceanfront Luxury Cottage in Daufuskie located?

Nestled on the beach, this Melrose on the Beach holiday home is just steps away from Daufuskie Island Beach and Calibogue Sound. Tybee Roads is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Drew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

GINGER F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

This is a beautiful, clean, and comfortable house. Beds are super comfortable, the home was stocked with everything we needed. Excellent location and views. Very communicative host! Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Beautiful views. Great place to stay. Almost everything available needed for a great Beach home. Comfortable For families as well as couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Relaxing Stay

Property was great. Beautifully decorated with all the conveniences at home. Extras allowing you to enjoy amenities especially at the beach or nice touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

I recently stayed at this property and it was a fantastic experience. The location is incredibly peaceful, making it a perfect getaway. Access to the beach was easy and convenient, allowing for relaxing days by the water. Additionally, there are some great restaurants nearby, offering a variety of delicious options. Overall, it’s a lovely place to stay, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking to unwind and enjoy a beautiful setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Right on the beach. House has everything you need. Rental company was very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurene T., Saddle River, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5-star cottage by the sea

Daufuskie Island and this lovely cottage made for some great R&R.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven on Earth

Steps away from the beach!! Waking up every morning to the ocean. I love Daufuskie and I love this spot in Melrose. Golf cart was to notch. I was glad to see that this year they upgraded the beach chairs, that helped us be more comfortable on the beach. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome island get away

We spent our honeymoon on the island! Everything was amazing. Only small bad thing beds were not that comfortable. Could be replaced soon but outside of the amenities included in the place is to no avail we had it all. Great place will come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine F., Gig Harbor, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect stay on Daufuskie

The cottage was decorated beautifully, had everything we needed, and was perfectly clean. We loved sitting on the screen porch overlooking the ocean with our morning coffee. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beachfront

Wonderful beachfront home - everything brand new and updated. Beautiful decor and very comfortable. Included golf cart was also brand new. Huge bedrooms and screen porch. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

We loved staying on the island in such a beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

We came here to decompress and slow down. We calmly watched the numerous wildlife and strolled the wide, clean beaches. We took time to watch the moon rise and the sun set over the ocean. Simply breathtaking.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week away

The cottage was great and we loved Daufuskie Island. What a beautiful, relaxing place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Escape!

My husband and I had a fantastic stay! The house was BEAUTIFUL and so relaxing from the minute we stepped inside. We loved spending time on the back porch enjoying the view after a fun day at the beach or exploring the island. It was our first time on Daufuskie and the hosts were very helpful as we prepared for our trip. We’d recommend this cottage to any couple or family visiting the island, and can’t wait to plan our next stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jolene W., HAGERSTOWN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private, quiet upscale beach cottage experience

We loved every bit of our 3 night stay here. Upon our arrival, we were felt welcomed by the open space floorplan. The cottage looked like a magazine like experience except that it was all real including the amazing ocean view just steps away from the cottage. We had a small hiccup when we checked in as our golf cart was not at the property when we arrived. The management company quickly fixed the issue within 30 mins. The minor bump in the road was quickly forgotten as we immersed ourselves with the history and charm that the little daufuskie island had to offer. What we loved about this cottage was that it was centrally located as nothing was more than 15 mins away on the golf cart. Beware of oversleeping here at the cottage as the bed and the sounds of ocean waves will easily make you not want to wake up early in the morning. But you must, as daufuskie is beautiful in the mornings and you can spot dolphins swimming in the crystal clear water. If you are on the fence about booking this spot, don't be. Pack light as the cottage has almost everything you need except for beach towels.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert A., Summerville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A FIVE STAR EXPERIENCE !!

The property exceeded our expectations. It was spotless , beautifully decorated, comfortable, and ideally located. The property Managers Deborah and Karen were very helpful during our stay. They both came to the house to see that we got settled in and ensure everything was perfect…. And it was. We talked with several people from the Island ( including some who owned rental properties there) who knew of this rental home and they all commented that it was a great property and was very beautifully decorated. The word is out 92 Avenue of Oaks is THE PLACE TO STAY on Daufuskie. We hope to return in the Fall and bring friends so they can experience the beauty of the Island.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Vacation Ever

The property was simply amazing. The updates throughout the residence are awesome and totally our style. The beach being just steps away from the back porch was breathtaking. For a public area it felt very private like we were on the island by ourselves. We are hoping to come back again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay on Daufuskie Island!

The Water Oak Cottage offers comfort, beauty and tranquility. It is the perfect place to stay on Daufuskie Island!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

Perfect home to relax on Daufuskie! Was our second time at the property - Vrbo s time stayed a few days longer. Hosts are wonderful - quick to respond and very helpful. You can’t beat the location and privacy - at times Melrose Beach feels like your own private beach. It’s quiet and peaceful and enough to do on the island if you want a break from the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sydney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful rental property

This gorgeous home is super clean and well decorated. The location is perfect with the beach just steps off the screened in back porch. The house had everything we could need. The property manager, Lisa, was super friendly and easy to get ahold of. Daufuskie island is truly one of a kind and we can't wait to come back someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven & Robin C., Lake Bluff

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love at first site

First time on island and we fell in love. Cottage was perfect. Everything a family needed. Beach was at our door step and beautiful. Adventures were ours to be had. Everyone was so nice and helpful. Our new favorite place! We will definitely be back. Thank you for the great memories!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dan and family

Awesome Beach Home!! Loved the decor and the ocean was just steps from our deck. Our family loved this special Daufauskie island property. We will be back for another visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful retreat!!

We loved our time in Daufuskie! We had never been to the island and absolutely fell in love. The home is perfect. Very clean, nicely decorated and perfectly located. You cannot beat the beach right outside your front door! We enjoyed lots of long walks on the beach and just relaxing. The property managers were great - very responsive. We would love to come back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rest and relax

3 days of slow pace, low key natural beauty and friendly people. Recommend for “getting away” in peaceful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Daufuskie Rental Group Team

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Bill and Andrea Werkheiser, from Atlanta, are long-time Daufuskie property owners.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests