Cottage in Jasper County, SC
8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cottage rental
*PLEASE NOTE- Daufuskie is a bridge-less island. To reach the island and stay in our cottage you are required to take a ferry or water taxi.*
About our Cottage!
At 1,000 square feet and two spacious bedrooms, you will have plenty of space to make yourself at home! Our cottage is located in Melrose on Avenue of the Oaks just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean. This unit has gorgeous views of the beach from the screened in porch.
Each of the bedrooms has two queen beds a private bath. The kitchen has a glass-top stove, oven, large refrigerator, garbage disposal, toaster, standard coffeemaker, Keurig coffeemaker, dishwasher, and a microwave. It is well-appointed with pots and pans, an electric griddle, basic kitchen utensils, and barware. A full-size washer and dryer are located within the pantry. The dining area includes a large table with seating for six and three bar stools. The porch has a table for four with addition chairs for relaxing and enjoying a morning cup of coffee or evening libation!
This unit comes stocked with starter supplies, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 roll of paper towels, 3 trash bags, 3 dishwashing pods, and 3 laundry pods.
All linens and bath towels are provided.
Beach chairs are provided. Beach towels and umbrellas are not provided.
The cottage is located in Melrose which has a community swimming pool. Guests are welcome to purchase day/week passes. The cottage owners do not guarantee or promise the pool hours or availability, as the pool is operated privately. Please contact the pool management for all questions regarding the pool.
About the Melrose Cottages
Located directly on the beautiful Daufuskie Island Melrose beach, the cottage is centrally located and a quick golf cart ride to the Scoopasaurus Ice Cream, Up in Smoke BBQ, Frye's Chicken, School Grounds Coffee shop, Daufuskie Island Distillery, D'Fuskies Eatery and Bar, and the Old Daufuskie Crab Company. Daufuskie Blues, The Iron Fish Art Gallery, and our Historical Museum are also just minutes away!
Important Info about Getting Around Daufuskie Island
(This part is super important!) Daufuskie is a bridgeless island and you cannot bring your car. This means more planning and preparation on your part, but it’s also why Daufuskie is so undeveloped and special! Guests must arrive by ferry or water taxi and secure ground transportation from the arrival dock on Daufuskie to the cottage.
There is a small general store on the island for essentials, however, it is highly recommended that you bring food over with you or order grocery delivery. There are restaurants on the Island - Up in Smoke, Old Daufuskie Crab Company, D'Fuskies, and Frye's Chicken Shack.
Transportation to the island:
Daufuskie Ferry Service - runs daily and departs from Bluffton, SC (https://www.daufuskieislandferry.com/)
May River Excursions – private ferry service from Bluffton, SC
https://mayriverexcursions.com/
Bull River - runs daily and departs from Savannah, GA
https://bullrivermarina.com/daufuskie-island-ferry/
Island Head – runs from Hilton Head
https://islandheadhhi.com/broad-creek/hilton-head-to-daufuskie/
Ground transportation:
Once you arrive on Daufuskie Island, ground transit is required to transport you and your luggage from the ferry landing to the unit and from the unit back to the ferry landing upon checkout. Golf carts cannot be used to transport luggage.
Contact Daufuskie Life (if traveling into the County or Melrose dock) or Daufuskie Difference (if traveling into Freeport Marina) for transportation from the dock to the cottage.
The cost of ferry tickets, golf cart rental, grocery delivery, and ground transportation are separate fees and must be reserved by the guest.
House rules
• Check-in: After 4:00 PM | Checkout: 10:00 AM
• The unit will be self-check-in with a door keypad. Instructions will be emailed prior to your arrival.
• No smoking in the unit
• No parties or events whatsoever.
• Primary guest must be 25.
• Observe general house of quiet time
• No more than eight adult/people occupants.
• Please dispose of all trash in the bins outside of the cottage
We take great pride in our unit and seek guests who will too! Please treat our home as you would your own.
About our Cottage!
At 1,000 square feet and two spacious bedrooms, you will have plenty of space to make yourself at home! Our cottage is located in Melrose on Avenue of the Oaks just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean. This unit has gorgeous views of the beach from the screened in porch.
Each of the bedrooms has two queen beds a private bath. The kitchen has a glass-top stove, oven, large refrigerator, garbage disposal, toaster, standard coffeemaker, Keurig coffeemaker, dishwasher, and a microwave. It is well-appointed with pots and pans, an electric griddle, basic kitchen utensils, and barware. A full-size washer and dryer are located within the pantry. The dining area includes a large table with seating for six and three bar stools. The porch has a table for four with addition chairs for relaxing and enjoying a morning cup of coffee or evening libation!
This unit comes stocked with starter supplies, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 roll of paper towels, 3 trash bags, 3 dishwashing pods, and 3 laundry pods.
All linens and bath towels are provided.
Beach chairs are provided. Beach towels and umbrellas are not provided.
The cottage is located in Melrose which has a community swimming pool. Guests are welcome to purchase day/week passes. The cottage owners do not guarantee or promise the pool hours or availability, as the pool is operated privately. Please contact the pool management for all questions regarding the pool.
About the Melrose Cottages
Located directly on the beautiful Daufuskie Island Melrose beach, the cottage is centrally located and a quick golf cart ride to the Scoopasaurus Ice Cream, Up in Smoke BBQ, Frye's Chicken, School Grounds Coffee shop, Daufuskie Island Distillery, D'Fuskies Eatery and Bar, and the Old Daufuskie Crab Company. Daufuskie Blues, The Iron Fish Art Gallery, and our Historical Museum are also just minutes away!
Important Info about Getting Around Daufuskie Island
(This part is super important!) Daufuskie is a bridgeless island and you cannot bring your car. This means more planning and preparation on your part, but it’s also why Daufuskie is so undeveloped and special! Guests must arrive by ferry or water taxi and secure ground transportation from the arrival dock on Daufuskie to the cottage.
There is a small general store on the island for essentials, however, it is highly recommended that you bring food over with you or order grocery delivery. There are restaurants on the Island - Up in Smoke, Old Daufuskie Crab Company, D'Fuskies, and Frye's Chicken Shack.
Transportation to the island:
Daufuskie Ferry Service - runs daily and departs from Bluffton, SC (https://www.daufuskieislandferry.com/)
May River Excursions – private ferry service from Bluffton, SC
https://mayriverexcursions.com/
Bull River - runs daily and departs from Savannah, GA
https://bullrivermarina.com/daufuskie-island-ferry/
Island Head – runs from Hilton Head
https://islandheadhhi.com/broad-creek/hilton-head-to-daufuskie/
Ground transportation:
Once you arrive on Daufuskie Island, ground transit is required to transport you and your luggage from the ferry landing to the unit and from the unit back to the ferry landing upon checkout. Golf carts cannot be used to transport luggage.
Contact Daufuskie Life (if traveling into the County or Melrose dock) or Daufuskie Difference (if traveling into Freeport Marina) for transportation from the dock to the cottage.
The cost of ferry tickets, golf cart rental, grocery delivery, and ground transportation are separate fees and must be reserved by the guest.
House rules
• Check-in: After 4:00 PM | Checkout: 10:00 AM
• The unit will be self-check-in with a door keypad. Instructions will be emailed prior to your arrival.
• No smoking in the unit
• No parties or events whatsoever.
• Primary guest must be 25.
• Observe general house of quiet time
• No more than eight adult/people occupants.
• Please dispose of all trash in the bins outside of the cottage
We take great pride in our unit and seek guests who will too! Please treat our home as you would your own.
Amenities at Daufuskie Island Beachfront 2 Bedroom Cottage
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Jasper County, SC
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
My husband and I stayed here for our baby moon, and it was perfect! We used daufuskie life for our shuttle to and from the house, and Lowcountry ferry for our shuttle to island from Hilton head. Both transportation’s were great and referred by host! We got to the island a little bit earlier than our reservation, but the host was more than welcome to accommodate us, and great with communication. We ended up having a slightly stormy weekend, but the location of this rental was perfect for quick access to the beach for shark teeth hunting and access to the pool when you don’t feel like getting sandy. There are some food options at the pool house, but would suggest being prepared with some groceries if you don’t feel like a 10 minute golf cart ride. The golf cart included was wonderful and came with a full tank. Nice layout of the house with wonderful view of the inlet from the Atlantic Ocean. Would stay here with friends or by ourselves again in a heartbeat.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
We have stayed at this property more times than I can count. The hosts are lovely. The new renovations are GREAT! Highly recommend.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Great place for a weekend trip with the family!
6 / 10Average·Sep 2025
Right on a beautiful beach! Note: this stay does not come with salt, pepper, oil for cooking, or dish soap - we had to get a frantic grocery delivery from a friend coming in the next day to account for these.
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"My husband and I stayed here for our baby moon, and it was perfect! We used daufuskie life for our shuttle to and from the house, and Lowcountry ferry for our shuttle to island from Hilton head. Both ..."
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