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Once Upon A Tide: Cozy Dataw Island Villa

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A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.
A hallway with a door, a white bench with drawers, a mirror with a decorative frame, and a small potted plant.
A hallway with a coat rack, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door.
A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining area with bar stools, and large windows offering views of greenery.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small white table, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Relax in the indoor pool
    A rare find in this area - enjoy a swim, whatever the weather.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Indoor pool
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Saint Helena Island, SC
  • Place, Red Piano Too Gallery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Penn Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Bay Street
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Once Upon A Tide: Cozy Dataw Island Villa

Welcome to Once Upon A Tide! True to its name with beautiful palm tree views overlooking the tidal marsh and 18th green of the Cotton Dike Golf Course. Once Upon a Tide is your perfect Low Country getaway. Situated in the Bluff Villas area on Dataw Island, this community offers guests historical charm, modern amenities, and natural beauty. Dataw Island is conveniently located just six miles from the town of Beaufort and fifteen minutes from scenic Hunting Island State Park.

Enjoy spectacular views of Jenkins Creek tidal marsh and coastal wildlife as you relax on your deck. Just steps away from this villa is the Dataw Island Club where you can enjoy lunch, dinner or brunch on Sundays. The community dock is a short walk where you can go crabbing, fishing or kayaking. The outdoor resort style pool (seasonal), which overlooks Jenkins Creek, is also a short walk from the villa. You can take a relaxing swim or read a good book while enjoying the coastal breeze.

The villa sleeps up to 6 guests and is tastefully decorated with low country, beach themed artwork, updated amenities, and comfortable furnishings. The first floor offers an open concept kitchen, living room, dining area and has a laundry room (with washer and dryer), and deck with two Adirondack chairs. The kitchen is fully equipped with both large and small appliances to satisfy a gourmet chef and is perfect for preparing any meal. The living room has a pull-out queen sectional sofa bed and opens up to a furnished deck space with serene marsh and golf course views. The dining area seats up to six. Additional seating for keeping the chef company or eating a casual meal can be found at the two counter bar stools. The first-floor bedroom has a king size bed with walk in closet, cable TV and en-suite bathroom. The second floor master bedroom with king bed and California closet allows guests to enjoy spectacular sunrise views through panoramic windows. Across the hall, there is also a small third room with one twin bed that shares the second-floor bathroom.

When staying at Dataw Island, you have access to the club amenities like the indoor and outdoor pools, 2 18-hole golf courses and driving range, tennis and croquet courts, and restaurant. Some activities, like golf, tennis and croquet, require a separate charge at the club. Ask about the Stay and Play Golf Package that is available.

Additional Amenities Include:
• Wi- Fi Internet Service and Cable TV
• Gas/Propane grill
• Crab Pot
• A community dock located just steps from the back porch, perfect for kayaking, crabbing, and fishing.
• Fitness center with indoor Olympic size swimming pool, hot tub, fitness classes and massage
• Private dining at the Dataw Island Club restaurant and pub, located within walking distance from the villa
• Outdoor resort style pool overlooking the beautiful tidal marshes of Jenkins Creek
• 2 championship golf courses, designed by Tom Fazio and Arthur Hills (renters pay to play golf/space available)
• 8 har-tru tennis courts (pay to play)
• Paddle Tennis (Pay to Play)
• 2 Botchy Courts
• Full-Service Marina and restaurant (open to the public)
• 4 Beach chairs and 2 beach tables

Pets are subject to approval and a $500 non-refundable pet deposit. DOGS ONLY - Max of One pet (up to 50 lbs)

No parties or events. Renters must be over 25 years of age to reserve our property.

No smoking!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5264411vb
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Saint Helena Island

Located in Saint Helena Island, this villa is on the waterfront. Chapel of Ease and John Mark Verdier House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bay Street and Port Royal Farmers Market. USCB Center for the Arts and Sea Wolf Charters are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, birdwatching and golfing.
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Saint Helena Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Red Piano Too Gallery - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Penn Center - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
  • York W. Bailey Museum - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Bay Street - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park - 17 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morgan River Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Piace Pizza - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Ryan's Pizza & Hibachi - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bay Street in historic Beaufort - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Once Upon A Tide: Cozy Dataw Island Villa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Once Upon A Tide: Cozy Dataw Island Villa pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Once Upon A Tide: Cozy Dataw Island Villa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Once Upon A Tide: Cozy Dataw Island Villa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Once Upon A Tide: Cozy Dataw Island Villa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Once Upon A Tide: Cozy Dataw Island Villa located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa 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

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome view!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful, clean property with beautiful view. Enjoyed the pool & downtown Beaufort. Would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was nice but the king bed downstairs was broken upon arrival and ants were in the upstairs bathroom. We only stayed three nights and had to report both issues two days in a row. The rental company did attempt to fix the issues and gave us a small refund. The bed definitely needs replaced and we did not expect to have this issue staying in an upscale neighborhood. The same bedroom carpet could use a cleaning as it has stains. If these issues were fixed, it would be a nice place to vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you found the villa enjoyable overall and appreciate your recognition of our team’s efforts to address the issues during your stay. We sincerely apologize that the downstairs king bed was not in acceptable condition and that you encountered ants in the upstairs bathroom. Having to report these concerns more than once during a short three-night stay understandably impacted your experience. We also appreciate your comments regarding the bedroom carpet, as maintaining the property to a high standard is important to us. Your feedback has been shared with our team so these items can be properly addressed, including evaluating the bed for replacement and giving the carpet the attention it needs. We’re grateful for the opportunity to improve and hope we can provide you with the comfortable, well-maintained stay you expected on a future visit. — TideWatch Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very nice. We were there on a very hot weekend and the upstairs bedrooms got pretty hot. Wish we could have lowered the thermostat below 72 degrees.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Enjoyed our stay and hope to come back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to know you had a great stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another memorable stay!

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