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Ocean Friends & Family Retreat- Cart included with booking & Access to Amenities

Family-friendly beachfront cottage with free WiFi

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Interior
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Daufuskie Island, SC
  • Place, Daufuskie Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Calibogue Sound
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, River Street
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)

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About the neighborhood

Daufuskie Island

On the beach.At this Melrose on the Beach cottage, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Calibogue Sound and Daufuskie Island Beach. Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation Museum and Daufuskie Island Distillery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Daufuskie Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Calibogue Sound - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ocean Friends & Family Retreat- Cart included with booking & Access to Amenities

Hi
Thanks for viewing our listing; one of many properties professionally managed by JonBie Maisons on Daufuskie Island.

First thing to note when planning a trip to Daufuskie Island is there is NO Bridge. To reach our island you must book a ferry, water taxi or come by your own boat. Once on the island you’ll need grounds transport from your arrival dock to your JonBie Maisons vacation home. JonBie Maisons has options listed for both ferry/water taxi and transport providers and will be happy to make recommendations based on your travel arrangements.

We’re excited to host you so please check out the specifics of our home below.

Friends Retreat guests are provided access to amenities: pool, gym, courts (volleyball, pickleball,etc.)

The Friends retreat is perfectly situated oceanfront with beautiful sunrise views across the Atlantic. 2 Bedrooms both with private baths, private balcony and King Beds. This cottage is ideal for those craving respite from the hustle & bustle of the mainland. Enjoy the ocean just steps from your porch and dine in or alfresco while soaking up the ocean views and breezes. Relax and let the world slip away......

The interior of the cottage is open and spacious living/dining/kitchen area that is great for family and friend time. The cottage includes flat screen TVs and WIFI is Free during your stay. The kitchen is fully equipped with full size stainless steel appliances, garbage disposal, dishwasher, and a stocked Coffee/Tea Bar, making meal preparation easy for you and your family throughout your stay - even Holidays!

A laundry room with full size washer and dryer is also available to make island life more convenient and comfortable.

A golf cart is also included with your booking. Information for reserving additional carts will be provided at booking GAS CARTS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED AT ALL JONBIE COTTAGES & VILLAS and Carts are NOT to be used for hauling luggage, groceries, coolers, etc.

Information on transportation to and from the island along with getting groceries and activities will be provided with your rental.

We look forward to hosting you and sharing the Daufuskie Experience……

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No Gas Golf Carts allowed at this property
Early arrival/check in fee is $200

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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: 6
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ocean Friends & Family Retreat- Cart included with booking & Access to Amenities to the airport?

This cottage is 18.3 mi (196-min drive) away from the Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ocean Friends & Family Retreat- Cart included with booking & Access to Amenities have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Ocean Friends & Family Retreat- Cart included with booking & Access to Amenities to the beach?

This cottage is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ocean Friends & Family Retreat- Cart included with booking & Access to Amenities offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ocean Friends & Family Retreat- Cart included with booking & Access to Amenities?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Ocean Friends & Family Retreat- Cart included with booking & Access to Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ocean Friends & Family Retreat- Cart included with booking & Access to Amenities?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Ocean Friends & Family Retreat- Cart included with booking & Access to Amenities have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Ocean Friends & Family Retreat- Cart included with booking & Access to Amenities have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Ocean Friends & Family Retreat- Cart included with booking & Access to Amenities to downtown Daufuskie Island?

This cottage is 1.1 mi away from Daufuskie Island.

Reviews

Ocean Friends & Family Retreat- Cart included with booking & Access to Amenities Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Only thing I’d cretic would be you could tell someone had used the bathroom (male) since house was cleaned since there was urine splatter on the floor in front toilet when we checked in. Also footprints on floor coming from porch in bedroom, seems like it wasn’t mopped. Exterior could use some up keep also. Porch floor boards could use some real attention before some one trips on wharpped boards. Besides that we loved the house and will be using again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tony H.

Beautiful setting and nice property. Outside maintenance just needs some attention (paint, deck stain, etc). Inside was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celita M.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

This island is like taking a step back in time. It is quiet and makes you feel as though you are on a private beach. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. Our house was clean and everything was easy to navigate. The ferry and land transportation were easy to navigate (we used island head).We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy Makeham

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful beach house in a beautiful location. Tammy the host could not have been kinder or more helpful. Strongly recommended !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Avenue of the Oaks

Stay and unit were lovely. I hope other cottages next door are renovated soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mid-winter on the beach in Melrose

If it's your first time to Daufuskie Island, as your arranged ground-transportation drives you to Avenue of the Oaks and you observe the early stages of the reconstruction of what you immediately identify as a grand resort of a bygone era, you might ask yourself if you made a misstep in planning your island getaway. That is until you open the door to your JonBoi property. Immediately, you are awash with a sense of privilege and comfort as you enter the thoughtfully appointed accommodations. JonBoi has masterfully provided for all the things you couldn't practically bring with you to insure a wonderful vacation experience. It was as if we had been there before and left all the things we wanted for our next visit. Communication was terrific, check-in to the property was as flawless as arriving at your very own island retreat. Through the booking process, JonBoi provided invaluable resources that offered guidance for how to get to and from and what to expect, making for the very best experience possible. I can confidently say that any future visits we make to Daufuskie Island will again include accommodations curated by JonBoi Maison. Thank you for such a memorable experience. Cheers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Meltose

Wonderful and comfortable. Didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W., Fort Mill, S.C.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time on Daufuskie

Everything about our stay was great. We loved everything about the island. The cottage was absolutely beautiful. We couldn’t ask for a more gorgeous weekend to celebrate our anniversary.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Vaca

Great stay and beautiful spot. Had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherri W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl trip

We had a fabulous time.The property was great. The restaurants were all good. Our favoriite was the Melrose Oyster House. The people there were so nice. From the moment we boarded the ferryuntil we boarded for return..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DENISE S., Canton

Liked: Cleanliness

Daufuskie Island visit

The house was wonderful and clean and spacious. Ocean view was lovely. We really enjoyed exploring the island on our golf cart. Not a complaint, but it was difficult finding food and places to eat on the island. There is only one general store and there really isn’t much to choose from. Just wished we had a little more information on that ahead of time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay!

Loved our stay, had all the things we needed and the most beautiful and peaceful location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazimg House

The property description was accurate, the views were amazing and the house was very clean. This house is perfect for a beach vacation getaway. The beautiful beach is just steps away from the door and the island is so peaceful and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

leGay C.

Liked: Cleanliness

R & R

1st came to Daufuskie 25 yrs ago and it's still just as magical...the smells, the feels, the people, the food...we love it all. Thx for such a relaxing place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dog Trip

I love this place! I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

Beautiful property with a great view and everything we needed. Our pups were happy and the owners we so helpful and communicated quickly. A PERFECT vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn T., Stockbridge, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Great rental

Everything was awesone!! Very beautifully decorated and furnished. Anything you would want was there. Very spacious. Wide doors and furnished with all the necessities. Kitchen had every tool imagjnable. I am disabled...unable to walk without a rollator, but had no problems moving around the house. Shower was huge, so i did have to take my rollator in the shower so i could safely wash mh hair as there are no handicapped bars. Also, i nrought a commode riser which made the commode work for me. The beautiful sun glistening on the water was a gorgeous view out the back door. Golf cart was a very nice way to get around the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Island Adventure

The property had everything we needed. We had a beautiful view of the ocean and had fun exploring the island. Next time we will do more than a weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach house and location

Beautiful beach location. House was very clean and comfortable. Thank you for allowing early check in. Unfortunately the Slider to screened in porch didn't work. Overall a fantastic vacation and great accommodations. Would recommend to others. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene getaway

This property along with Daufuskie Island is a great location to decompress. This listing was perfect. Steps from the water, amenities to have fun outside, beautiful sunrises, great screened in porch to feel the warm breeze but being protected from direct sun and other elements. Very responsive hosts prior to arrival and with questions during stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Daufuskie stay

Property and location were fine. When all the add on charges were added, it became very expensive for 2 people, no animals for three nights. Arriving after 4 first night leaving before 10 third day. Plus breaker blew for golf cart so although it was reconnected, we had no idea how much charge it had. Will avoid using vrbo in future. My guess this will be cancelled.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., The villages USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Chill weekend

We had a great weekend. The property was perfect and it was beachfront, great amenities. Comfortable beds. Included a nice golf cart to get around the island. It was fun exploring all of the cool businesses that are being run on the island. Very chill Vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway from it all!

The view is everything, but this home delivers on every thing you could possibly want or need to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing vacation. The cottage is well stocked with all of the amenities you would expect at home. Kurt and Tammy are wonderful hosts that are very resourceful and knowledgeable to guide you on your adventures. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023