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The Osprey Cottage is now available at Bloody Point. Bloody Point is now accepting reservations for rooms at the Osprey Cottage as early as late Spring 2013! This Daufuskie-inspired boutique Cottage is just weeks from completion (photos coming soon!). Located at the heart of the Bloody Point Golf Club, the completely renovated seven-bedroom Osprey Cottage has spectacular views of the golf course, river, and resort amenities. The Cottage is situated steps from the Eagle’s Nest Restaurant, beachfront pool, tennis courts, world-class golf course, and miles of pristine beach. Each bedroom has its own entrance from the wrap-around Carolina porch. Guests also have access to a common Activity Room, complete with lounge seating, 55” high definition flat-screen TV, the Bloody Point Library, board games, and a wet bar. Rates listed below include daily cleaning and continental breakfast.* Bloody Point Accommodations Include: Beachfront Pool and Har-Tru Tennis Courts Golf on the Blo

The Spring issue of the Front Porch is now available in print and online at www.thedaufuskiefrontporch.com

This picture makes me so sad. While the H.O.A. and the new owners have assured all of us that this is a top priority to repair the collapsed sea wall in Melrose, we all know the repair will be slow. This will take a ton of time and money to repair the sea wall, the golf course and re-nourish the beach properly. It will be a long, long battle with the State of South Carolina and a ton of money donated, borrowed and invested.

Dear Friends of Bloody Point, We've been taking advantage of this slow season on Daufuskie to plan lots of exciting things for the Spring and Summer! We have all the ingredients to make your trip to Daufuskie one to remember. Now, with a full year and half under our belt, we're planning to be even bigger and better than ever before. Here is what we have in store for you: Amenities Update: The Golf Course is open and is improving every day! Our Grand Opening will take place on Memorial Day Weekend, which will give the course one more full season to reach peak conditions. Thanks to the early spring and lots of rain, we should be in tip-top shape sooner than anyone could have accepted. Pro Shop is open 7 days a week, from 8am to 5pm, and is accepting tee times - 843.341.5566. We have a fleet of brand-new rental carts that can go anywhere on the island except Haig Point! Whether you need a day rental, a week-long rental, or even a month-long rental, Bloody Point is your one

by CASEY CONLEY cconley@islandpacket.com 843-706-8147 Read more here: http://www.islandpacket.com/2013/01/30/2361104/helipad-proposed-on-daufuskie.html#storylink=misearch#storylink=cpy The Daufuskie Island Fire District is seeking Beaufort County approval to build a helipad near the main fire station on Haig Point Road. The proposal involves removing trees and other growth in a roughly 250-foot by 250-foot area to allow a medical helicopter to transport seriously injured people from the island. "They want an area adjacent to the fire station for the purpose of medical evacuation if it's needed," said county planning director Anthony Criscitello. "They would clear an area so that a helicopter could land and take off if necessary." No new construction is planned for the site. Criscitello said the proposal came before the county's Development Review Team because it calls for removing a number of large trees. "That's all it is, clearing lan

From the Daufuskie Rental Group: Resident Host Families Needed for Marsh Tacky Race Accommodations As most island residents are aware from recent news reports, the Marsh Tacky Association has announced that it will hold its 5th annual beach race on Daufuskie Island on Saturday, April 26th. Previously run on Hilton Head Island, the races exists to celebrate and raise awareness of this endangered breed of horse and its significance to the history and heritage of the Low Country, including Daufuskie, where many Marsh Tacky horses roamed freely for more than a century. More complete information about this race will be provided to Front Porch readers in the near future, including details about a community meeting outlining opportunities for involvement by local residents. In the meantime, however, Daufuskie Rental Group is working with the race event task force regarding housing for the event, and is coordinating with the Marsh Tacky Association to identify all available accommodation