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Back of the villa overlooking the waterway.

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.

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Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9177 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Gym

Washer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

St Helena Island, SC

Bay Street22 min drive
University of South Carolina-Beaufort22 min drive
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort41 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)99 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Everything was wonderful EXCEPT the King Bed was Way Too soft for a bad back! Downstairs was too small. Otherwise, very...

michael f.

Mar 8, 2024

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

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Prior WRITTEN approval by owner for pet, non-shed

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

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 Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Port Royal Skateboard Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St Helena Island, SC

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Piace Pizza - ‬21 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬19 min drive
‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
‪Jersey Mike's - ‬17 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 Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

12 June 2024

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

Charles E.

23 May 2024

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

michael f.

8 Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenny M.

18 Dec 2023

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

Wendy D.

14 Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Vickie K., Abbeville, South Carolina

2 Aug 2023

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

Dataw

Nice relaxing week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

16 July 2023

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

Christopher H.

23 June 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Ann T.

15 June 2023

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

Donna C.

31 Dec 2022

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

26 Nov 2022

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.

8 Oct 2022

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.

14 Sept 2021

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.

29 July 2021

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.

16 July 2021

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.

31 May 2021

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.

24 Apr 2021

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

24 Mar 2021

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.

9 June 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., charlotte, nc

3 June 2020

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

Memorial Day getaway

Loved the location of this property. Dataw is beautiful and this property was in the best location on Dataw. Everything was great but I would advertise as a 2 bedroom. The 3rd room was really not a bedroom. Great additions to the rental was the bikes available for use along with the kayak and beach stuff. I would definitly return. I wish the pool and gym were open but due to Covid the gym was closed and the pool was limited to reservation and we could not go. But it looked beautiful. Golf course was amazing. Great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of low country living. Went to Beaufort for dinner twice. Very good. Also went to Hunting Island. The pass is also included with the rental. Hunting is great! Overall rating is 4.75 out of 5. Would definitely loved to come back again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

26 Mar 2020

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

Dataw Island

Location was beautiful and property was as advertised. The owner was very receptive and easy to communicate with.

Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

15 Nov 2019

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

Dataw Island

This property worked out great for us out-of-town guests coming in for a friend's wedding at the golf club. The host was very responsive to all inquiries.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

4 Nov 2019

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

Great weekend getaway

Located right next to the clubhouse where the wedding we were attending was being held. Beautiful deep water/marsh view off of back deck. Full cable service with great sound. Will certainly consider renting again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janice T.

4 Oct 2019

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

Beautiful

Dataw is a beautiful community. Our time was limited but we will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

16 Aug 2019

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

Beautiful Place

Great resort area with plenty of amenities in a quiet setting. Heide was very responsive and pleasant to work with. Issues we had were promptly addressed. Would definitely return.

About the host

Hosted by Heide Temples

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!