Nestled on the tidal waters of Jenkins Creek, Dataw Island offers a lowcountry villa with wide plank wood floors, vaulted ceilings, and two private master suites. Enjoy spectacular water views from the back porch or head to the community fishing dock for kayaking and crabbing.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Enjoy 15 percent off a week stay! Exquisite villa 10 minutes from the beach!
Enjoy spectacular water views from the back porch of this lowcountry villa located on the tidal waters of Jenkins Creek. This beautifully furnished home features wide plank wood floors, vaulted ceilings, full cooking kitchen, fireplace, and two private master suites. A community fishing dock is located just steps from the back porch, perfect for small boats, kayaking, crabbing, and fishing. Two touring bicycles are available..
Enjoy local cuisine and seafood at Beaufort's fabulous restaurants overlooking the intercoastal waterway at Beaufort's waterfront park or take a stroll on the boardwalk in Port Royal. Learn about the area's rich historical past while enjoying a walking or carriage tour of historic Beaufort and Port Royal. Ride horseback on trails through an antebellum plantation overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Tour the 19th century lighthouse located at Hunting Island State Park. Shop at the many unique gift and antique shops.
Dataw Island features first class amenities including two private golf courses, designed by Tom Fazio and Arthur Hills, eight har-tru tennis courts, four pickle ball courts, private dining at the Dataw Island Club, and outdoor pool overlooking the beautiful marshes of Jenkins Creek. Wet and dry boat storage is available at the Dataw Island Marina.
Dataw Island is located just seven minutes from downtown historic Beaufort, ten minutes from the historic town of Port Royal and Parris Island, and ten minutes from the beach at Hunting Island State Park.
Some local events that you will not want to miss are Beaufort's Waterfront Festival, Beaufort's Shrimp Festival, and Port Royal's Crab Festival and Oktoberfest.
The villa is located just 45 minutes from Savannah, 30 minutes from Hilton Head Island, and an hour and a half from Charleston.
With so many things to do, come and enjoy all that Beaufort and the area have to offer! The possibilities are endless!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Note from host: No smoking or vaping allowed in the villa.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Things to do
Bicycles
Golf
Tennis
Golfing nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Any damage to the villa is the responsibility of the guest.
All trash must be disposed of properly in bags and placed within the liner provided in the trash toter.
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: $250 non-refundable pet fee
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping allowed in the villa.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the area
Located in Saint Helena Island, this holiday home is near the beach. USCB Center for the Arts and Sea Wolf Charters are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Bay Street and Port Royal Farmers Market. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Saint Helena Island travel guide
Does Enjoy 15 percent off a week stay! Exquisite villa 10 minutes from the beach! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
Is Enjoy 15 percent off a week stay! Exquisite villa 10 minutes from the beach! pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Enjoy 15 percent off a week stay! Exquisite villa 10 minutes from the beach! ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Enjoy 15 percent off a week stay! Exquisite villa 10 minutes from the beach! ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Enjoy 15 percent off a week stay! Exquisite villa 10 minutes from the beach! ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Enjoy 15 percent off a week stay! Exquisite villa 10 minutes from the beach! located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home 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).
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Enjoy 15 percent off a week stay! Exquisite villa 10 minutes from the beach! Reviews
Reviews
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Wonderful stay in this Villa. All the comforts of home. Perfect location for enjoying all of the amenities on this lovely island. The views are outstanding.Thank You!
Our host was excellent with communication and the villa matched the listed description. We were enjoying a long weekend family reunion and the villa gave us the perfect place to unwind and sleep. We would choose this place again.
This is a great property! The villa was everything described and Dataw Island is absolutely beautiful. Great views from inside and out! Close to everything. We will definitely be back!
Our stay was fine until the owner claims we clogged the kitchen drain and is charging us 100 to repair. We disposed of normal food scraps in the garbage disposal and the drain clogged. We will dispute this charge.
What a beautiful island, but there were a couple of issues with the unit:
1. This Unit ONLY Sleeps 4, NOT 5,
as it states on VRBO - and also populates in the VRBO search.
When I emailed the Owner to ask where the 5th person sleeps, she said, “The listing states two master suites. It states maximum occupancy at five persons...not sleeps five.”
2. We did not know we needed a Code to enter the activities areas in the island (Community Center, pool, etc).
When we emailed Mary to ask for the code, she stated, “I cannot give out my member number to guests renting my villa. The member ID is exclusive to the use of the member only, and is NEVER given out to anyone else.” It would have been good to know this prior to arriving.
3. Very Limited TV Channels
4. Top floor bathroom needs a new shower-head
Positives included:
1. The House was Clean.
2. 2 Adult Bicycles included - lots of fun and great way to see the beautiful island.
3. Main Gate is very helpful and kind.
So much opportunity, but poor communication caused us not to come
I ended up paying for this location which looks like a beautiful place. However, I had to move our dates because someone in my house got Covid. I contacted the seller and after several communications and me sending a policy vrbo posts about Covid the owner agreed to move the date. The next part is when items went sour. I was told my partner and I would need to provide negative Covid test and our proof of vaccine. Now neither of us ever had Covid,but I understood the request and did not find it unreasonable. Then I ask for an email to send her the info and she said no I would need to take it to security on-site. This felt uncomfortable. But I was ok with it until she mentioned I would need a negative test within 24 hours or we would not be able to use any of the amenities including the restaurant on site, so we would now have to pay for two rapid test as we both tested negative had no symptoms and were vaccinated and this date was three weeks later than our original booking. No where in the posting did it advise this would be protocol. I refused and said this was unfair, I now felt stressed and if my whole trip was going to be ruined. I did not feel I could trust the communication from the host. I called VTBO, the gentI spoke with agreed with me and said he would dispute the charge, which I did. So the charge back was refused because of the host cancpolicy, but the fact was I never wanted to cancel, but I did not want to get there and be turned away or harassed. I contacted VRBO after the charge back was refused and they stated they recommended the host give me a 60% refund or a future stay. She did not offer either. Customer service is as important as the location and amenities to me. Most people will not have issues, but if you do it is important to know if someone is willing to work with you.
Property and location wonderful, our only complaint was lack of television channels. We go to SC for 1-2 months. This year we could only do about 4-5 weeks due to unexpected health issues which, of course, affected our stay, and which meant a huge loss of our payment. The condo's channel line-up is restricted to about five total offerings, which wasn't enough for our extended stay. Otherwise, the unit was well-furnished and comfortable.
Great golf course community with access to the Marina and shops. Our family had a great time.
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Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
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6/10 Okay
Cynthia C.
8 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
2012 Bluff Villa Review
Listed as 3 bedrooms. Only 2 bedrooms and owner had no reply other than "sincerely apologize" for incorrect listing. Both bikes flat tires, no golf cart, no use of pool, had to change lightbulbs, only basic TV channels. Accommodations disappointing but island is fabulous.
I can't say enough about how wonderful this Villa is on Dataw Island! The view is beautiful and the villa is very relaxing and cozy like being at home. Mary is a wonderful host. We were there for 9 days and a few small issues came up that she handled immediately and around our schedule. I would highly recommend this place and will stay there again if and when we are ever in the area.