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The Captain's Choice - Unobstructed Ocean View - Best porch on Avenue of Oaks

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2 minute walk to the quite, secluded beach
Villa view from ocean. Our unit is the first floor, ocean side
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The Captain awaits your arrival
Outside Front of Villa

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - King

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

The Captain's Choice - Unobstructed Ocean View - Best porch on Avenue of Oaks

2 bedroom, 2 baths, steps from the beach, sleeps 8 with inflatable queen mattress.
Clear to ocean view in Melrose with all the amenities of home. Living Room and both bedrooms are ocean side. Cable TV & wireless internet. 4 new HD tv's. New linens, pillows, bedcover and memory foam mattress pads. Both bedrooms have direct access to large, screened porch overlooking the ocean. Fully equipped, open kitchen.

Daufuskie Island is boat accessible only. Take a ferry or one of many private water taxis from Hilton Head, Bluffton or Savannah to get there. Your personal vehicle will be left at the departure location and a golf cart will become your means of transportation while visiting Daufuskie.

Enjoy your morning coffee watching the sunrise over the ocean from the large screen porch with rocking chairs, soft seating and a high-top dining table. Master bedroom has a King bed with a large private bathroom, 2 vanities, walk-in shower, Jacuzzi tub and toilet. 2nd bedroom has 2 Queen beds with large private bath with double vanity, tub/shower, toilet. Both bedrooms have an ocean view and direct access to the screen porch. Also includes Queen size inflatable bed.

You will fall in love with Daufuskie Island on your first visit. It is a vacation like no other. The craziness of traffic, tourist and crowded beaches are not our idea of relaxing. Your Daufuskie Island vacation begins when you leave your vehicle on the mainland and board a ferry or private boat for a fun ride over to the Island where you can often see Dolphins. After a short 30-45 minute ride you are so relaxed and ready to kick back and truly enjoy all the nature, quiet beaches, long walks & golf cart rides.

Feel any stress in your life instantly go away with the soft breeze of the ocean air. Tour the island on your golf cart and enjoy the nature and peacefulness. You may see rare birds, alligators, deer, fox squirrels and more!

At a specific point on Daufuskie Island you can see Hilton Head, Savannah and Tybee Island, but those crowded beaches are in the distance as you enjoy a private beautiful beach. If you want to see more of the local living enjoy a meal at the Daufuskie Crab Company, at the Freeport Marina, D'Fuskie's Store Eatery & Bar, On-Deck Diner, at Daufuskie Island Distillery, Frye's Corner, Driftwood Diner or The Sportsman. Visit The Iron Fish, The Community Farm, The Daufuskie Island Distillery (Daufuskie Rum Company), Daufuskie Blues for indigo dying classes and beautiful merch, Boohags, "a coastal chic bootique", The Light House at Silver Dew Winery.
In addition to our beautiful beaches, the Melrose Pool is open (seasonal).

There is so much to experience on Daufuskie, and we hope you will enjoy The Captain's Choice and all Daufuskie has to offer as much as we do!

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2226745vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Map
Daufuskie Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Calibogue Sound - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Daufuskie Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation Museum - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mary Fields School - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Bloody Point Lighthouse and Museum - 11 min drive - 5.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour Town Bakery & Cafe - ‬198 min drive
  • ‪The Crazy Crab - ‬198 min drive
  • ‪The Quarterdeck - ‬198 min drive
  • ‪Beach Club at The Sea Pines Resort - ‬196 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬204 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Captain's Choice - Unobstructed Ocean View - Best porch on Avenue of Oaks?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Captain's Choice - Unobstructed Ocean View - Best porch on Avenue of Oaks on 27 Aug 2026 start from AU$613, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

On-site parking is available at the property.

This villa is situated by the sea.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 183 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend just perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean, comfortable, convenient and close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura & Brandon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental felt like home and made a perfect family getaway. It was stocked with all of our home comforts and made traveling with kids so simple. Terri was very responsive and helpful with questions I had about the space and island. Every bit of the home was perfect, we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great island getaway property! Beautifully appointed decor. 2 bedroom ensuite condo. Each suite had a bath, mini frig, tons of storage. The king suite had a shower and jacuzzi tub. The suites were separated by a large kitchen, dining, living area with expansive views of the water. This layout provides nice privacy. The porch was also fabulous with comfortable furniture and the same spectacular views. Great for a family or 2 couples.
Main living area
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were quick to respond and everything was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We fell in love with island. The house is great with one of the best front porch views there. We are already planning our return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Captain’s Choice was absolutely the best choice! Extremely comfortable for the whole family, water views, quiet and felt like home! I highly recommend staying at this perfectly appointed villa!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our trip was excellent. Despite some rain, we had plenty to enjoy and discover. The home was beautiful and well maintained. The owners were very communicative and helpful. The short walk to the beach was perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The house is beautiful and had everything we needed. Terri was very responsive and attentive to our needs. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

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

Great spot!

We enjoyed a four day stay at this ocean front spot. The owners were incredibly responsive and accommodating. The location is great, and the house was spotless with great amenities. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Outstanding

An amazing villa for a fantastic 3 night get away. A beautifully decorated villa that was spacious and very clean. Communication was easy and prompt. The screened in porch was my favorite spot to enjoy coffee and start the day on island time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaley L.

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

Daufuskie getaway

Super clean place, best location of Dafuskie, dog & kid friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

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

Relaxing family getaway

We had a great stay here (myself, my wife, 12 year old daughter and 10 year old son). This was a great location, and the villa was very nice. It had everything we needed. We enjoyed exploring the island and eating at the various restaurants. The hosts were kind very good at communicating through VRBO. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Beautiful house and location!

Daufuskie Island is absolutely beautiful and peaceful! Captian's Cove was the perfect place to stay and the views were just amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
So glad you enjoyed Daufuskie and especially the Captain's Choice! Hope you will come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Exceptional

Wonderful cottage steps to pristine beaches. Cottage seemed brand new with every possible amenity. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Lovely stay

The house and the many amenities provided were perfect. Hosts were very helpful when needed. Would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2021
Thank you for your kind review. We try our very best to make each and every visit special. Hope your family will choose to stay with the Captain again. Terri and Chuck Captain's Choice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

teresa c.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful property, lovely views, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

perry F.

Daufuskie island- where people go to forget

The villa was amazing and Easter Beach is a very special place on a very special island! Awesome spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thanks Perry... looking forward to your return!! Brad
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

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

Another great stay at The Captain’s Choice!

This was our second time staying at The Captain’s Choice and we definitely plan to return! The house is very accommodating, the front porch facing the ocean is wonderful and the golf cart makes getting around the island the perfect adventure!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thank you Valerie. Feedback from our guests is how we can assure the best accommodations possible. Hope you will stay with the Captain again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

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

Daufuski Island Stay

The villa was beautiful. The screened in front porch was wonderful with a great view of ocean. Great location. Melrose pool was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Margaret, Thank you for your review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will visit with the Captain again. VRBO #2226745 for your next reservation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

I love Daufuskie Island!

Great experience at The Captains Choice! The property was clean and very private. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Daufuskie get away

Lovely comfortable villa with a beautiful ocean view.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Wonderful

Clean, stylish, amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winda M.

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

Great place to rest!

Loved all but wished for more adult games like rummicub.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Rummicub is on the way! Thanks for the suggestion.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Daufuskie is unique and intriguing!! Beautiful natural beauty and rich in history!

This villa is fabulous! Gorgeous ocean view, beautifully decorated, large floorplan, perfectly clean and updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
We are glad you enjoyed the Island and took the time to see it's beauty! Thank you for the kind words about the Villa and hope to see you again.

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