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5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18

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Daufuskie Island, SC

Harbour Town Lighthouse
‪93 min drive‬
Harbour Town Golf Links
‪210 min drive‬
Tybee Island Beach
‪265 min drive‬
Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
‪200 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Suite 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Master Suite 2

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Suite 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Traveling to Daufuskie where the island does not connect to any mainland by bridge, you'll enjoy a beautiful ferry ride from Hilton Head/Bluffton or Savannah-where you'll leave your car and take a step back in time. Once at the dock you'll travel to our house by way of land transportation and rent golf carts for your travels around the island during your stay.

Our home is located on the beautiful and historic Daufuskie Island on the Melrose, with just a fairway separating the house from the beach and Atlantic Ocean. Our 5 bedroom/5 bath open and spacious home gives you a perfect view of the Calibogue Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy rocking on the front porch taking in the serene atmosphere and wild life, with room for the whole family to experience the history and beauty of Daufuskie.

3 night minimum Nov Dec Jan Feb March
4 or 5 night minimum April May October
6 night minimum June July August

Property manager

Lauren Rauch

Languages

English

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

After discussion with owner on details and fees!

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

With pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Cleaning fee $450 paid upon departure.

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

Note from host: After discussion with owner on details and fees!

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Daufuskie Island

Located in Melrose on the Beach, a neighbourhood in Daufuskie Island, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Coligny Plaza, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of North Beach and Tybee Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Hilton Head Zipline and The Sandbox. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Daufuskie Island, SC

What's nearby

Tybee Roads - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Daufuskie Island Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Bloody Point Golf Club and Resort - 12 min drive - 5.7 km
Harbour Town Lighthouse - 93 min drive - 14.0 km

Restaurants

‪Quarterdeck Topside - ‬207 min drive
‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬210 min drive
‪Huc-a-Poos - ‬263 min drive
‪The Crazy Crab - Harbour Town - ‬206 min drive
‪Harbour Town Bakery & Cafe - ‬198 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BOOK NOW for 2025! New Pricing! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at BOOK NOW for 2025! New Pricing! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BOOK NOW for 2025! New Pricing! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BOOK NOW for 2025! New Pricing! located?

This family-friendly Daufuskie Island holiday home is located on the beach, just steps away from Tybee Roads and Calibogue Sound. Daufuskie Island Beach is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

George L.

5 Jan 2025

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

43 Aprils Way

Great for big families with kids. Spectacular sunrises and a great property for stargazing.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

29 Dec 2024

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

Holiday weekend getaway

Our second time renting this property and it never disappoints. Group of locals that love to spend the off season on Daufuskie and this house was perfect. Lauren is very responsive and makes the check in/out process quick and easy. We’ll continue to rent this property from her because of the amazing experience we’ve had the last 2 visits.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb G.

14 Mar 2025

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

Magical !

My colleagues and I stayed at this beautiful home for a long weekend and it was magical. Lauren the owner was super responsive and assisted us with all our questions. We sat on that front porch and watched the sunrise every day, the dogs played on the beach. It was so much fun driving to dinner in the golf cart and navigating the island. We took a tour with Sallie and learned about the history of the island. I want to go back soon! Don’t hesitate it this place is available!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D., Hilton Head, South Carolina

31 May 2023

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

Spectacular Ocean View

This was a lovely location for our family staycation on Daufuskie Island. We live in neighboring Hilton Head and have always wanted to explore Daufuskie as a family. This home provided us all the space and amenities we needed for a long weekend stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

10 Jul 2022

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

Excellent experience

True Island experience! Everyone should do this atleast once in their lifetime

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audra L.

7 Mar 2019

Great Property! Amazing views!

We traveled with a group of 7 of us and there was so much extra room! Kitchen was stocked with all of the the dishes and pots and pans needed to prepare amazing meals! Bedrooms were comfy and cozy. My favorite part of the home was the front porch, we rocked in the rocking chairs for hours during our stay! The Twiggs are amazing and responded to all of my questions in a timely fashion, we can’t wait to go back! Thank You again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

19 Feb 2021

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

A very special home

I can’t say enough about this house, the island and the amazing owners. We were married on the island and hosted our reception at the home afterwards. It was the absolute perfect setting. There was amazing communication from the moment I inquired about the property, the entire time we were there and afterwards. They were willing to help with anything we needed and made our stay great. The house is beautiful and warm. The views are amazing. Daufuskie is so special to us. We will definitely be back. This house will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

6 Sept 2022

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

A relaxing week!

We LOVED this house and did not want to leave to go back to reality! Our group consisted of 5 adults (2 couples) and 2 teenagers - this house enabled us to have our own bedrooms and bathrooms! My daughter and son didn't have to share! Most of our time was spent on the porch and walking along the beach which felt like our own private beach! Everyone had a place to go to get some time alone and the open floor plan allowed us to have lots of time together to play games and enjoy meals! The kitchen had lots of supplies to make anything we wanted to make! Each time we requested items, they were delivered that same day! We loved our stay and Lauren was SO helpful with the millions of questions I asked her about the island! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

26 Jul 2023

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

First time on Daufuskie.

First of all, pictures don't do this house justice. It is absolutely massive and we loved all the space. Location: just a short stroll to the beach. Never saw a neighbor and it was extremely quiet and peaceful. The sea wall is great for photos and wildlife watching. Crabs, seastars, sand dollars, birds, pretty much anything you would want to find at the beach. The only negative here is that unless the tide is out it is not really safe, imo, to swim with the sharp boards and such submerged in the water. We waited until the tide was out to swim, but the public beach was nice and only a short cart ride away. The host was responsive and answered all of our questions in a short period of time. Having 2 fridges was awesome for our large party. Air fryer and cofee maker, pretty much everything you need. Front porch was unbelievable. We loved our stay here and hope to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jolynn H.

22 Aug 2018

Beautiful House but Needs a Little TLC

This house has a great floor plan for a large family or group of friends. Pleanty of room in the living room, huge kitchen, and fantastic porches! The only down side was that there were things in the house that needed attention—the dishwasher was not operational, the kitchen faucet was broken but useable, the golf cart battery had issues, and several other small things. If these things were fixed, I would have given it a 5. Be aware though that unless it’s low tide, the beach doesn’t exist. But that still gives you plenty of time to be on the beach and that the tv is only usable if you’re using Chromecast (which was actually kinda nice. No news!). We had a great time and the entire island is very chill and laid back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

25 Jul 2019

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

Best House for Big Family

This was our third visit to Daufuskie and second time staying at the house. We brought more people this time. There was plenty of room for 4 families to not feel like we were on top of each other. There are 2 living room areas and 2 sets of washer/dryers. The A/C worked great. There are ceiling fans inside as well. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom and the showers are huge. Great location (can't beat the ocean view) inside Melrose and now the pool is open. The granddad in our group enjoyed almost the entire week rocking on the front porch watching all the different ships go by. The home is equipped with many of the things you need - we found beach towels, a handful of beach chairs, plenty of plates & kitchen utensils, extra blankets, and a few movies and games. The owner is very friendly, easy to interact with, and quick to respond to questions. I'm thankful our big family was able to enjoy this house a second time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

2 Jan 2022

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

Christmas Vacation

Daufuskie Island is beautiful peaceful and amazing. The Twigg House was lovely and had everything we needed

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amaritha A.

19 Sept 2021

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

Our best life!

Staying at the Twigg house felt like we were living our BEST life yet!!! It was such an awesome house to stay in! We would love to go back sometime soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

James C.

3 Jul 2021

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

Beautiful

The property and the house was beautiful! We had a great time. Great family vacation.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

meggan b.

1 Jul 2021

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

Awesome

11 of of stayed for the week. Truly a vacation in which we could all fully relax. The house was incredible. A sanctuary from the demands of daily life.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

28 Jun 2021

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

Amazing!

Everything about the house was perfect! The owner was quick to answer any questions and offer suggestions. The island was so peaceful and secluded like a dream. With a big family the place was the perfect size. I would recommend this to anyone and would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind P.

4 Jun 2021

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

Great family getaway

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Genia H.

14 Apr 2021

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

Spring Break Coming out of Quarantine

We loved the property! The setting was incredible. You won't believe the sunrise the pours through the living room windows. The porches are incredible. The house was wonderful and gave us the room and privacy to relax and enjoy each other.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

31 Mar 2021

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

Must stay

Loved. Loved. Loved this house. Perfect place for a friends getaway. Comfy. Plenty of room. A view that’s absolutely beautiful!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Darlene C., Indianapolis, In

17 Feb 2021

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

Remote get away

Beautiful and very remote

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

28 Jan 2021

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

Great weekend getaway

Did a quick weekend getaway with a group of friends and couldn’t of been happier with our experience and stay. We’re all locals of the area and wanted to do something different and the Twigg house was the answer. Amazing views and fantastic house overall. We will definitely be returning.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robyn L.

13 Jan 2021

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

Relaxing

Not a lot to do on the island in January. The house is very nice. We enjoyed our time on Daufuskie.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

5 Jan 2021

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

Great location and home

Perfect home for an extended family getaway over the holidays. Had all the amenities and space we needed. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Moneka B., Savannah

29 Dec 2020

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

Amazing!!!

This home was amazing! It was large enough for my entire family to spread out. Our teenagers admittedly had a good time, even though it is quite secluded (which I love). I love the privacy and being beachfront. Sitting on the porch watching the sunrise and listening to the waves crashing was very relaxing. The people on the island are extremely nice and treated us like family, especially Nancy at the Daufuskie Crab Co. The house had everything we needed. I cannot wait for our next trip. Thank you Lauren (and Sherry), you made our trip highly enjoyable!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl G.

27 Dec 2020

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

Beautiful location

Client relaxing location.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Lauren Rauch

Coming from a small town in Pa. our family built this home in 2000 after spending almost 14 years vacationing on Daufuskie. My Dad played in the Harbor Town Heritage Pro Am Tournament for several years, and it was the one place our family would vacation each summer, some falls, and even a few Christmases.

Why they chose this property

The Island has such rich history, including a little First Union African Baptist church we attend while we are there, with a rich history that could never be matched. We grew up vacationing on the island like it was a second home. We found Indian pottery and arrowheads while walking the beach. These are just a few of the historical aspects deeming Daufuskie to be so unique, rich, and diverse in its offerings.

What makes this property unique

Listening to the calm and serene sounds of the Calibogue Sound, & watching the bald eagles fly by, and viewing the fireworks at Harbor Town and Tybee island on the 4th of July are just a few things we see from our front porch. Our home is set up to enjoy the company of one another, to cook and share a meal, catch blue crabs in the ocean when the tide is low, or share dinner with an islander at the Daufuskie Crab Company, the Eagles Nest at Bloody Point, or Lucy Bell's Cafe'. Enjoy listening to a live band with the locals most in season weekends. These are just a few of the special things we look forward to enjoying on our visits to this island paradise we call Daufuskie.

We would be happy to assist you in planning your special Wedding Day, Vow Renewal, friend or family reunions, or any other special event you may have in mind! Your event will be given special attention beginning with a detailed discussion on each specific aspect. This may include location of activities, catering options, and any additional coordination to help make your event as smooth as possible. We will discuss the additional fees that will be included in relation to the amount of detail you would like from our house personnel. We will be available and delighted to assist you in any way we can to make your trip to Daufuskie Island extra special.

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 3

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Master Suite 1

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Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Master Suite 1

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