4 Bedroom Beach Overlook Cottage

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9.4

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Washer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Daufuskie Island, SC

Daufuskie Island Beach1 min walk
Bloody Point Golf Club and Resort12 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Spacious House with Direct Ocean Views - Great for Families!!
NOTE: It is necessary to take a ferry to Daufuskie Island and the cost of boat and ground transportation is around $75-$85 per person roundtrip. We are happy to provide information about boat options and other information helpful for a Daufuskie trip.

We are pleased to offer this great option for large family groups looking for an ocean-front option on Daufuskie Island! Situated on the Melrose Beach, the newly-listed Daufuskie Beach Overlook House is represented by Daufuskie Rental Group, known for beautiful vacation homes and superior guest service.

Daufuskie Island

You will enjoy touring "the island that time forgot" on either a golf cart or bikes, which are both available for rental. And there's no better place for nice long walks!

The wildlife is abundant and breathtaking. The resort is the home of a Great White Egret rookery, where you will see hundreds of these graceful birds settle in for the night. A nest of American Bald Eagles can be seen now and then, and some lucky visitors can actually catch site of a Loggerhead Turtle coming ashore to lay hundreds of eggs in the soft sand.

You will want to spend time exploring the rest of this unique and special island. Accessible only by ferry, Daufuskie's isolation from the hustle and bustle of the mainland provides a one-of-its-kind experience for those looking to truly get away from it all.

If you're looking for an old-fashioned beach vacation experience, this house will exceed your expectations. Expect this vacation home to book fast! Reserve the Daufuskie Beach Overlook Cottage for your family's vacation of a lifetime!

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.

The Daufuskie Beach Overlook House is one of the few Daufuskie Melrose beach properties that is NOT a duplex. A freestanding property with four bedrooms and four baths, the house provides a spacious living space designed with families in mind. It includes a number of seating/relaxing areas, three dining tables, sleeping accommodations for 12 people, and a large three-sided screened-in porch directly facing the Atlantic ocean and the beautiful Melrose beach. (Quite honestly, the house has the best beach view of any nearby property.

The Beach Overlook House has all modern conveniences including a fully equipped kitchen, cable TV service, high speed internet, washer/dryer, microwave, barbecue grill, beach chairs, and much more. We have recently added a daybed and trundle twin bed and two new dining tables.

Note that the internet as been upgraded to hi-speed fiber optics, and that cable TV is provided for all 5 TVs in the cottage.

(Please also note that the fireplace shown in the photos is for decorative purposes only.)

As mentioned, the HOUSE has one of the most desirable porches on the Melrose cottage row! It is an extended porch 3-sided that has been upgraded to include a comfortable seating area for a family group and an 8 person dining table. And it looks directly onto the sandy Melrose beach and the Atlantic ocean! Short and simple, it's a WOW view. Everyone can gather in the morning to sip coffee and enjoy a spectacular beach sunrise.

There is also a second porch with comfortable chairs overlooking the Melrose Cottage Row side and providing another pleasant location for relaxing and reading.

The Melrose beach is mere steps away from the Beach Overlook Cottage.
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Note that the equestrian center is also back in operation, and horseback riding is available.

Property manager

Daufuskie Rental Group Team

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Daufuskie Island

This cottage is located in Melrose on the Beach, a neighbourhood in Daufuskie Island. While the natural beauty of Coligny Beach and North Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Palmetto Dunes Club. Hilton Head Zipline and Coastal Discovery Museum are also worth visiting.

Daufuskie Island, SC

What's nearby

Daufuskie Island Beach - 1 min walk
Bloody Point Golf Club and Resort - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬210 min drive
‪Quarterdeck Topside - ‬207 min drive
‪The Crazy Crab - Harbour Town - ‬206 min drive
‪Reilley's - ‬195 min drive
‪One Hot Mama's American Grill - ‬195 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Bedroom Beach Overlook Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4 Bedroom Beach Overlook Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Bedroom Beach Overlook Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 Bedroom Beach Overlook Cottage located?

Located in Melrose on the Beach, this cottage is steps away from Daufuskie Island Beach, Tybee Roads and Calibogue Sound. Bloody Point Golf Club and Resort is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sally Z.

8 June 2023

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

End of school year fun!

Great place for the kids to unwind and the parents too!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

holly s.

18 Oct 2022

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

Loved it!

We have stayed on the island many times. This property was excellent. Walking distance to the beach was the best part and loved the huge rooms. Great for children.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mary K., Franklin, Tn

13 Sept 2022

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

3 year Family Trip on Daufuskie

We stayed for 10 days! This property was nice, clean, and spacious for 5 adults and 2 toddlers + 4 additional visiting family members who had a smaller place down the street. We were able to cook and feed 11 people very easily here! The back porch (swing especially) was wonderful and the beach was close enough to walk to it multiple times a day, every day. There were also many great books and board games, which was great as we experienced many rainy days! The property came with a electric golf cart to my surprise (we were expecting gas) and communication was good. The kitchen is very well stocked and has just about everything you need. Now, as for the "hiccups" that are noteworthy for future guests... Make sure you bring dish tabs, laundry detergent, toilet paper, and paper towels. I bought the $140 stock the house package thinking it would help with our 10 days stay, but 2 dish tabs was kind of a joke. Its my fault - I should have looked more closely at the details. It was not worth it. We ended up buying a lot of the stuff again for that long of a trip. I feel that quantities of provided items should be adjusted to the length of stay. I even offered to pay more for more TP and PT, ungranted. For how much we paid for this rental, it was just annoying to constantly feel that basic needs were not met, and I thought I had planned well. Beware that there are cockroaches - dead and alive. One room in particular, especially the bathroom. When I turned the light on in the middle of the night, they would scatter... Just a little eww. I know this is expected in SC but the house needs another treatment. One of the 2 beds in the same room was not supportive at all. Both my husband and I ached after sleeping on it. This is an objective statement, so take it as you will. The other 5 beds in the house were fine. And finally, the hole in the screen porch - there are many reviews about it so I know the company knows about it. Not a biggie, however one night we heard something weird and caught a very fat, not shy at all racoon pulling my diaper bag through the little hole and took off with it. When I got it back, I found there was a granola bar wrapper in it - just a wrapper, but he could smell it. Be very careful not to leave food on the porch!! The big screen in porch is SO SO NICE but it gives a false since of security when there are large furry locals able to visit you after hours. I'm very glad my kids were not out there!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Carley H.

22 July 2022

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

Great stay

We planned a short girls trip to Daufuskie - our first time there! The location of the house is awesome for its beautiful beach access and views. It’s conveniently located to the bar / restaurant near the Freeport Marina. We thoroughly enjoyed the porch and the layout of the house was very conducive for hanging out together. My (minor) critiques are as follows: the group wished we had a few basic seasonings in the house so that we didn’t have to bring everything over on the ferry. This was communicated up front, so we were at least prepared. Water pressure was a little weak and the bathrooms in particular could use an update (again, something we expected based on the listing and communication). We were missing top sheets on the beds which would have been nice since it was a bit too warm for a comforter. Finally, there were a few dead bugs in the house when we arrived. Probably to be expected since it is a very natural environment. :) we had a great time and would gladly come back and stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

7 June 2022

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

Amazing!

One of the most relaxing vacations we have had!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Cindy C.

23 Apr 2022

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Nice rental…awesome beach access

Loved the location. Melrose seems to be the better of the beaches on Daufuskie though there are lots of great water views. Not much to do on the island, so go planning to relax or explore nature. The company who managed the property were wonderful. Very helpful and great communicating with us. A couple of small cleanliness issues but we addressed those. The place needs a little TLC especially two of the bathrooms and there’s a hole in the porch screen that is a nighttime access to a critter of some kind Lol but overall we were pleased. They installed a new washer and dryer during our stay which was a bit aggravating as it took up 2 1/2 hours of my time because I didn’t like the idea of people being in my place though they were extremely nice. I wouldn’t hesitate to rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

10 Apr 2022

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

Beautiful location

Thank you for allowing us to rent this beautiful cottage. We come to Daufuskie each year and love it dearly. This cottage was oceanfront, provided generous room for a large family, and provided a relaxed vacation memory to remember. Pros-secluded beach, four bd/4ba, golf cart included, comfortable beds, beach chairs on porch, and INCREDIBLE back porch. Cons-the cottage has some NORMAL wear/tear that needs to be addressed (outlet loose from wall, large hole in porch screen, stove heating element on one eye not calibrated, door lock damaged etc) But I spoke w rental company and they are fixing these. This cottage is beautiful and you can’t beat the location. Recommend it highly. Also, recommend Bull River for private water taxi over and Mungeon Golf Carts if you need additional golf carts. Daufuskie is a magical place to vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Casey K., Asheville

7 Sept 2021

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

Relaxation

We were looking to escape reality and find a place that offered us the opportunity for relaxation, Melrose on The Beach did just that! All beds were comfortable with nice, crisp white linen. The home was clean, but there was a very strong, musty odor when we arrived. All of the bedrooms have carpeting that looked in need of a deep cleaning or removal. This may have been the source of the smell. The beach was beautiful and not crowded at all! We appreciated the beach chairs supplied by the owner. Overall we had a wonderful stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

21 Aug 2021

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

Relaxation at it's best

My whole family was so relaxed once we arrived and have never been so relaxed in our entire lives and I'm relaxed when I go up north while in Wisconsin. This is a whole new level of relaxation. We will definitely be coming back year after year. We fell in love so much that we started to inquire about properties while we were there. So hopefully soon we will have a place of our own in the near future so we can come there more often.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shemane M., Tallahassee fl

2 Aug 2021

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

island get away

Beautiful view! Perfect location. This was our first visit to Daufuskie Island, we really enjoyed our stay. We would rent this unit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Chelsea F.

6 July 2021

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

First Visit to Daufuskie

This property was clean and well kept. The boarded up cottages and buildings in Melrose are a little concerning but don't detract from this property overall. The owner or property manager should consider including a membership to the pool to entice visitors.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

12 Apr 2021

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

Enjoyed the cottage on the beach!!

Very good!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Heather V., Missouri

1 Jan 2021

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Would recommend

We really enjoyed our stay in the Melrose Beach home. This was our first time to Daufuskie Island and we absolutely loved it. The home was just as advertised and the location could not have been better. It was just steps away from the beach with a great view. I loved how each bedroom had an attached bath. Perfect for multiple guests. The home is showing its age in a few places (mainly the master bath) but nothing that would detour me from staying there again. The property manager was very accommodating and helpful, answering any questions we had. She even baked us a loaf of bread since we came over without any. Our week on the island went by way too quickly and we are looking forward to our next visit in the near future. I would absolutely recommend this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alex J.

19 Sept 2020

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

Loved it here.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

22 Aug 2020

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Keep calm and carry on

Wonderful way to unwind. Property is right at the beach, close enough to hear the waves lapping at the shore and far enough away so they don’t keep you up at night. Kitchen is well equipped, freezer makes a ton of ice, island has a distillery. The Overlook House is all you could ever need!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

21 Aug 2020

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

Happy 50th!

The property was perfect for our visit. Right on the beach and walking distance to the beach club. It was clean and every bedroom having its own bath was great! Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Bob W.

18 July 2020

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Peaceful quiet

If you want privacy away from the maddening crowd, Daufuskie Island is your place. If you want a lot of entertainment outside of a beautiful beach, a lovely home and time with your family, go elsewhere. We literally just came back from a full day at the beach, a mere 100 steps from our front porch and only two people walked past our umbrella! Step back into time where life is peaceful and quiet at Daufuskie!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill M., Colorado Springs

6 July 2020

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

Relaxing vacation with sisters.

Daufuskie is remote and you need to bring everything you want to eat with you on the ferry. But once you’re settled in it’s very relaxing. I’m going to miss that screened in porch! Deborah was very helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

5 June 2020

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

Much Needed Holiday Weekend Perfection!

We took the kids and In-laws to Daufuskie for Memorial Day weekend and kicked off our summer in style. This house is one of the rare non-duplex properties on the beach and has the best porch in town hands down! Everyone was extremely friendly and we made friends everywhere we went. Debra was great and we have Beth stop by and cook us dinner. Social distancing on the beach was not a problem and we had a great time fishing from the beach every morning. We probably caught 20 fish with frozen squid and shrimp right from the shore. We are still talking about what a great time we had and cant wait to go back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beryl A.

1 Oct 2019

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

Great location

The house is very accommodating for a large group. The beach setting is perfect with lovely sunrise view! We really enjoyed the screened in porch.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

12 Aug 2019

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

Great multi family beach home!

We had a wonderful vacation on Daufuskie Island. The home was absolutely gorgeous, and that back porch was incredible...the pictures didn’t even do it justice! All four bedrooms were off of the living quarters, each of them had their own bathroom (which was perfect for several families). The mattresses weren’t very comfortable, but that was our only complaint! The house came equipped with 4 very nice beach chairs & plenty of beach toys for the kiddos — I wish we hadn’t packed our own! The pool was also amazing, nice touch!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth S.

10 July 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

The Melrose part of the island needs maintenance

Not what we had expected...very disappointed in the Melrose beach area...needs alot ot maintenance...

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colette M.

8 July 2019

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

Beautiful Island

Loved the island & property. Very comfortable & Deborah was wonderful explaining the island.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joy H.

8 June 2019

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

Daufuskie

Beautiful home! We enjoyed our time on Daufuskie

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janice G., Savannah ga

6 June 2019

Perfect home for our family.

this property was absolutely perfect... it was all that the pictures show or more. the view from the porch was spectacular. we had 14 in our party, 6, little ones and each family had their own bedroom and bathroom. very spacious and so pretty. Deborah Smith was a perfect manager, she always helped me with any questions I had and supplied everything we needed. we will definitely go back to this house again thanks Deborah

About the host

Hosted by Daufuskie Rental Group Team

Dr. Panos L Ignatiadis, the owner of this house, is a neurological surgeons in Huntington, WV

This property is managed by Daufuskie Rental Group. Team members for this property include Daufuskie residents Deborah Smith (President) and Karen Operderbeck.

Why they chose this property

With a 3 sided extended screen porch, this house offers the best view of the Melrose beach of any cottage in the area

What makes this property unique

With 2400 square feet; enough bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate large family and friends groups. Plenty of seating and living areas designed with families in mind.