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Dataw Island Villa on Ocean Waterway with Dock, Kayak, Bikes, WIFI, 4 TVs, Grill

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Back of the villa overlooking the waterway.
Two fire pits with incredibly comfortable swivel rockers overlooking the water.
Two fire pits with incredibly comfortable swivel rockers overlooking the water.
View from the dining room of the backyard and deck. Yes, we can see the dophins!
Waterfront backyard and deck with hammock and rockers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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St Helena Island, SC
  • Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Bay Street
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • University of South Carolina-Beaufort
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Beaufort, SC (BFT-Frogmore Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dataw Island Villa on Ocean Waterway with Dock, Kayak, Bikes, WIFI, 4 TVs, Grill

The Dataw Island Villa is located on the tidal waterway between Charleston & Hilton Head. The gated golfing community is 15 minutes from historic Beaufort, Fripp Island and 18 miles to Parris Island. It is 30 minutes east of I-95 between Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA

Additional Amenities:
*WI-FI Wireless Internet (Fiber Optic)
*Two offices (in bedrooms #1 and #3 with screens, keyboard, printer, and mouse)
*Four flat-screen TVs with 900 channels (Roku & Chromecast available)
*75 inch wall mounted flat screen TV with Alexia voice controls
*Complimentary beach pass to Hunting Island
*Three people sit on top sea kayak with life preservers
*One person portable kayak
*Two bikes & helmets
*Firepit on back deck
*Dock (Shrimping, fishing, crabbing, & swimming)
*Boogie Board - Surf Boards
*Indoor & outdoor pools
*Beach chairs
*Beach umbrella
*Shrimp net
*Crab Pot-Trap to Catch Blue Crab
*Grill (Propane & charcoal)
*Coolers
*First Aid Kit
*Island Library
*Sam's Plantation Historic Ruins
*Fitness Center (indoor pool, jacuzzi, massage, yoga, Jazzercise)
*Marina
*Clay Tennis Courts
*Three tennis rackets
*Pool toys
*Games and puzzles
*Pickleball courts
*Two Croquet courts
*Bocce Ball courts
*Golfing
*Two sets of golf clubs at villa
*Pull cart for one set of golf clubs
*Pickle ball courts

Relax in the rocking chairs on the back porch watching dolphins jump in the water while the sea breeze blows gently on your face. Gaze at the sunrise while sipping coffee on the deck overlooking the saltwater. Have a romantic glass of wine on the dock as the sun sets over the water. Watch your children fishing, crabbing, and swimming from the dock in the back yard. Swim in the pool next door overlooking the saltwater. Golf on two 18 hole Tom Fazio golf courses along the tidal creeks leading to the intercoastal waterway.

The villa next door is also available for multiple families that would like to be near one another but not necessarily share the same accommodations.

Dataw Island has a pool (1 block away) overlooking the water, a full fitness center (8 blocks away) with an inside pool & jacuzzi, a marina, a clubhouse with a Pub with big-screen TVs and beer on tap (1 block away), Har-Tru clay tennis courts (1 block away), croquet and miles of bike and walking trails.

Hunting Island Beach is just 15 minutes away with a complimentary pass for surfing, shelling, and beachcombing.

Pet-friendly with prior written approval (Preferably small, adult, non-shedding, that are kept crated in your absence).

Property manager

Heide Temples

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Prior WRITTEN approval by owner for pet, non-shed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoker may smoke outside only.
Fits best for 4 adults and 4-5 children
Smoking outside ONLY

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saint Helena Island

Located in Saint Helena Island, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Chapel of Ease and John Mark Verdier House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Horse Island and Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St Helena Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park - 21 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Bay Street - 22 min drive - 16.2 km
  • University of South Carolina-Beaufort - 22 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island - 29 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort - 41 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Piace Pizza - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lowcountry Cider Co. & Superior Coffee - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dataw Island Villa on Ocean Waterway with Dock, Kayak, Bikes, WIFI, 4 TVs, Grill have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Dataw Island Villa on Ocean Waterway with Dock, Kayak, Bikes, WIFI, 4 TVs, Grill pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Dataw Island Villa on Ocean Waterway with Dock, Kayak, Bikes, WIFI, 4 TVs, Grill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dataw Island Villa on Ocean Waterway with Dock, Kayak, Bikes, WIFI, 4 TVs, Grill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dataw Island Villa on Ocean Waterway with Dock, Kayak, Bikes, WIFI, 4 TVs, Grill located?

Situated in Saint Helena Island, this golf holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Red Piano Too Gallery, Penn Center and York W. Bailey Museum. Chapel of Ease and Horse Island are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynne R S.

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

Great place to stay!

Centrally located. Enjoyed our vacay very much. Beds are super comfortable and villa has everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Dataw Visit

We loved this property. Very clean and lots of amenities. We will definately be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Terri J.

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

Villa on Dataw Island

We have stayed at the Villas many times in the last few years since we bought a lot there and are waiting to build. This one was one of the most equipped one we have been to. It was the first one we have been to that we didn’t have to run to the store for extra towels and toilet paper. One of the breakers went out and they responded right away to help us out. Other than the rain we had a very nice weekend. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Everything was perfect.

You have everything that someone would need. The remodel is beautiful. Loved our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wedding weekend

Great place to stay for event at the clubhouse. We were able to walk to the wedding and rehearsal dinner. Every possible kitchen gadget was available, we didn't need them but that's a plus. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Relaxing gated community in a beautiful area of the low country

House was extremely well located, stocked with all essentials and communication with the owner was seamless. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenny M.

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

Dataw Delight

We very much enjoyed our stay at this lovely property - impeccable, well furnished, comfortable - and great view out the back. Highly recommend and would stay there again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Great place

High quality furniture and bedding. For a smaller place it accommodated us very well, enjoyable setup for a large family. The dock was great, the crab pot was fun to use and the kids loved it. Super nice pool area, very convenient. Nice access to community center for a workout as well
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

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

Dataw

Excellent Bluff Villa. Everything as posted. Easy communication. Every kitchen utensil and spice one could want. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie K., Abbeville, South Carolina

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

Dataw

Nice relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

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

Great family vacation home away from home!

Our family of 4 had a great week on Dataw Island. Villa was clean, welcoming, and comfortable. It was spacious enough for our family of 4, but also felt cozy. Kitchen was very well-stocked with various condiments, pots/pans, utensils. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely return in the future! Dataw Island is a little remote, so anything we wanted to do in town or elsewhere was at least a 10-15 minute drive, but we knew that going in and loved being away from the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

LeeAnn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home, Disappointing Owner Experience

The home, island, and setting are very nice. We learned that the owner is challenging to work with and misrepresented circumstances to manipulate her desired outcome unnecessarily. Despite this, we are thankful that it ultimately worked out; our son's wedding weekend was a dream come true.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann T.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Beautiful view

I was at a family wedding and there were 6 other units rented by family This one had the most dated kitchen and bedroom downstairs was very crowded
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael f.

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

We like the Bluffs been there before

Everything was wonderful EXCEPT the King Bed was Way Too soft for a bad back! Downstairs was too small. Otherwise, very nice! Cheers
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Guestbook Comment

recently stayed in a bluff villa...i am interested in buying one if you know of one for sale...

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Wonderful holiday stay at Dataw!

Thoroughly enjoyed our time in our comfortable, spotlessly clean and thoughtfully appointed rental. Outstanding experience thanks to our host Heide! Highly recommend this spot to take in and enjoy all Dataw has to offer!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne A., Florida

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

Great location and very comfortable accommodation

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary h.

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

Talk about Treasure Island...Dataw Island is a treasure

If you are looking for a nice clean villa that has everything you need including with a water view, patio too, wonderful friendly community where you can play golf, bocce ball, croquet, be poolside, walk the community path, workout, kayak, boat, fish, eat at the Club... whew! And if you want to leave the island and go explore other communities- you are in a central spot. Owners are fabulous. Sorry we had to leave but we will be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Dataw Island villas

We had a wonderful stay at the Dataw Island Villa. This setting is amazing, and the area of the villas is an ideal location on the island. We enjoyed walking to the pool to swim, walking to the pier, exploring the island via bicycle and golf carts and on foot, and relaxing on the back deck enjoying the views. Would absolutely stay here again. Also Heide was very quick to respond to any questions that we had. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

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

Great place

The house was fantastic. Clean and fabulously located. A two minute walk to the pool (if that). Beautiful area to walk and felt very, very safe . The twin beds are fine for kids but not so much for an adult. This is the only negative comment I have and really don't see it as a negative. My son said the bed was "awesome" , my 75 year old dad said the bed was a little tight for him. So take it for what it is worth. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this property. Heidi had everything written out for you and had lots of the necessities available. Book this place and you will not be disappointed!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey J.

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

Great place

We loved our stay! Everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rubin A.

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

Unforgettable, our new favorite getaway!

So incredible! The house was clean, roomy, and stocked with everything we needed. The neighborhood felt safe and was full of fun amenities. Such a great part of SC... we don't live far away but it made us feel like a true vacation. Can't say enough, it's our new favorite and we plan on returning very soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

We had a wonderful vacation

Great views from the back deck! Lots of things to do, golf, fish, bike, boat, beautiful beach near by, close to Beaufort and an easy day trip to both Charleston and Savanah. The owner was great to work with.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Need a little R & R... this is the Place!

Dataw Island is a little slice of heaven. My stay at this Villa was very relaxing and was very comfortable. The view is amazing! The owner could not be more accommodating. She quickly answers any questions and truly wants you to have a fabulous experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila N.

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

Beautiful!

My family and I had a wonderful vacation. Even with all the precautions due to covid, we were able to make memories to treasure forever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Heide Temples

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Tom is a Geologist and teaches Geophysics and Heide teaches pediatric nursing. Tom grew up in Anderson, SC, and Heide was raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They have lived in many locations, including Colorado, Texas, and South Carolina. Both love the outdoors and relaxing with family, friends and our pets. We believe in sharing the Dataw Island experience with as many people as possible!

Why they chose this property

Natural beauty of the low country with ALL the amenities to feel pampered and relaxed on Dataw Island!

What makes this property unique

We believe this quiet upscale home on Dataw Island will provide the relaxation needed to totally unwind..... This home is for families traveling with their pets and fascinated by the beauty of the natural outdoor coastal life. Kayaks are provided to meet dolphins in Jenkin's Bay, crab pots to catch dinner every night (summer & fall), complimentary beach pass to Hunting Island for shelling, building sandcastles, and surfing with boogie boards. The water is just 30 feet from the deck overlooking Jenkin's Bay! Watch the dolphins frolicking as the sun sets off the dock in the back yard, play in the club pool next door and enjoy Killian's on tap at clubhouse/ private pub one block away. A completely relaxing experience to rejuvenate the soul!

Languages:

English