Summary:
Experience a perfect family vacation at this 3 BR villa on Daufuskie Island.
- Open floor plan with spacious living and dining area
- Comfortable atmosphere for family bonding
- Fully-equipped kitchen with modern appliances
- Direct ocean view from the balcony
- Unique architecture with columns and arches
- Large sunny pool and shaded grilling area
- Complimentary arrangements for local dining experiences
The Space:
Experience the perfect family vacation at this stunning 3-bedroom villa on Daufuskie Island. The Sandy Lane Villas are located at the edge of the historic Bloody Point beach, a site rich in history dating back to the early 1700s. Just steps away from the villa, a picturesque boardwalk leads you to a quiet and secluded beach where you can relax and unwind.
This bright and sunny second-floor unit offers breathtaking ocean views at the front and serene woods on the side. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening sunsets from the covered balcony, complete with tables and lounging chairs.
Living Space:
- Open floor plan with a spacious living room and dining area
- Fully-equipped kitchen featuring granite countertops and modern appliances
- Comfortable seating area with a mounted flat-screen TV
- Ideal for family gatherings and quality time together
Bedrooms:
- Master bedroom with a king-sized bed, private bathroom, and balcony entrance
- Second bedroom furnished with a queen-sized bed and its own bathroom
- Third bedroom designed for kids, featuring two sets of bunk beds
Amenities:
- Large sunny pool located between the complex and beach dunes
- Spacious decking with ample lounge chairs
- Shaded area for grilling
- Professionally landscaped grounds with palms and flowering plants
Daufuskie Island:
- Discover one of the best-kept secrets on the eastern coast
- Overlooks 3 miles of pristine, quiet beaches with gentle waves
- Activities include biking, horseback riding, historic tours, and golf
- Local delicacies like deviled crabs available, with options for home-cooked meals delivered to your villa
Dining and Local Services:
- Unique restaurants such as Lucy Bell's and Daufuskie Crab Company
- New dining options at Melrose/Bell's at the Beach Restaurant
- Charming School Grounds Coffee Shop for your morning brew
- Opportunities for local chefs to prepare meals and provide cooking lessons
History and Culture:
- Explore various historical sites, including the restored Oyster House and Billie Burns Museum
- Visit ancient cemeteries and the two-room schoolhouse where author Pat Conroy taught
- Engage with the rich Gullah history of Daufuskie Island
Your villa at Sandy Lane Villas is a beautiful hideaway flanked by pines, oaks, and palms, offering the perfect setting for a memorable family vacation.
Guest Access:
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
- This is a very attractive and fully equipped villa with a wrap-around balcony with views of the ocean at the front and woods at the side.
- Unlimited and free access to the villa building's private pool.
- Price recently lowered to help guests with costs of renting a cart (Property manager helps with that rental)
- This is a GREAT family villa! Beach chairs and toys; 2 sets of bunk beds!
The owner has thoughtfully provided beach chairs and toys for villa guests to use when they walk out to the best beach on Daufuskie Island
Those interested in unique shopping opportunities will want to visit the Iron Fish Art Gallery, the Silver Dew Potters, Wine and Woodworks, Daufuskie Blues, and Daufuskie Peach, to name a few! And you certainly don't want to miss the Daufuskie Island Community Farm, where old and young visitors alike are encouraged to help feed the chickens and even to try milking a goat!
The island's motto is 'No Bridge? No Problem!
Note: The Bloody Point Resort is currently closed, and at this time its restaurant and golf course are not available.
The Neighborhood:
Sandy Lane Villas
The large sunny pool between the complex and the beach dunes provides a fun destination for the whole family.* Along with spacious decking and ample lounge chairs is a shaded area for grilling. The beautiful architecture of Sandy Lane is in evidence with its many columns, arches, pillars and balustrades. The grounds have been professionally landscaped with palms and flowering plantings. This beautiful hideaway is flanked by pines, oaks and palms.
DAUFUSKIE ISLAND
Your villa is located on one of the best-kept secrets on the eastern coast: Daufuskie Island. Your home overlooks 3 miles of pristine, quiet beaches where all you can hear is the sound of gentle waves and beautiful shore birds. Watch the shrimp boats, bike or ride horses along the beach, take a Historic tour and discover the Gullah History of Daufuskie or take in a round of golf. Don't forget to try our island delicacy, deviled crabs! Better still, we'll help arrange a full low-country dinner prepared by a local resident to be delivered directly to your cottage.
Daufuskie has several unique and colorful restaurants (Lucy Bell's and the Daufuskie Crab Company) where you'll swear you're in the middle of the Caribbean. There is also new dining in Melrose / Bell's at the Beach Restaurant, as well as the charming School Grounds Coffee Shop. There are also several great local services that will bring home-cooked meals to your villa and even the opportunity to have the famous Gullah cookbook writer, Sallie Ann Robinson, cook you dinner in your villa, give you a cooking lesson, and talk about the history of Daufuskie all at the same time!
History buffs will enjoy exploring the island and visiting various sites providing a glimpse into the past, including the recently-restored Oyster House used as a 19th century Gullah meeting place, the Billie Burns Museum, ancient cemeteries, and the two-room school house where renowned author Pat Conroy taught and which was the subject of his first book, The Water is Wide.
Getting Around:
IMPORTANT - IMPORTANT - IMPORTANT - IMPORTANT
YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE A 30-45 minute WATER TAXI OR FERRY TO GET TO DAUFUSKIE ISLAND, AT A COST OF ABOUT $65 PER PERSON ROUNDTRIP (INCLUDING GROUND TRANSPORTATION)
Other Things to Note:
IMPORTANT NOTES - PLEASE READ!!
- You will have to take a 30 - 45 minute boat ride to get to Daufuskie, which is a bridge-less island located between Hilton Head SC and Savannah, GA. We are happy to provide information about various ferry and water taxi options.
Interaction with Guests:
Your DRG property manager will help facilitate your rental of one or more golf carts so that you can explore Daufuskie Island, including restaurants, art galleries, and historic sites.
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.
Daufuskie Rental Group is not responsible for the availability (or lack thereof) of any amenity beyond our control, such as the restaurants, museum, etc.
