Daufuskie Island, South Carolina http://www.daufuskiesouthcarolina.com/

Intriguing, romantic, mysterious, unspoiled these are words often used to describe Daufuskie, a remote two and one half by five mile island situated on the east Atlantic coast between Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and Tybee Island, Georgia. Daufuskie's natural beauty and rich history have been the inspiration for many artist, writers and tourists. Without a bridge to the mainland, Daufuskie is accessible only by passenger ferry or private boat. Located at the southernmost tip of South Carolina, Hilton Head is its closest neighbor with travel time between the two ranging from 15 to 45 minutes depending on the location of the embarkation ports. Savannah, Georgia, another historic city, is located south of the island, approximately an hour away by water.     Visitors to Daufuskie won't find a traffic light, a bank, a drive-through restaurant, or a drugstore. Instead they encounter a magnificent display of n

When summer strikes Daufuskie, visitors come from all over to see all the island has to offer. And this summer, tourists and islanders will have a new way to experience the island’s beautiful beaches and unique Gullah culture. The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation, South Carolina’s statewide organization interested in protecting, preserving and advocating for our state’s historic structures, is launching its Daufuskie Endangered Places Program, which will introduce tourists to Gullah history and roots while preserving some of Daufuskie Island’s most significant home places. How does the Daufuskie Endangered Places Program work? Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation has partnered with descendants of original Gullah families who have owned these homes for generations. The Trust then leases the homes from the owners, rehabilitates the homes in a manner that respects the historic integrity of the structure, then rents the home to travelers who want to

Everyone is super excited for the opening of the Daufuskie Island Rum Company. I can't wait until my 1st tasting. Be sure to join their facebook page to keep up with the progress of the company. Here are a few fun pictures of the new building.  

From Bloody Point: Join us this Saturday, 8/2, at 8:30pm for a Drive-In Movie on the Clubhouse Lawn!  We will be showing The Lego Movie. Bring your golf cart or picnic blanket! We'll provide snacks, ice cream, and beverages for purchase. Admission is free. In the event of rain, this event will relocate to the screened-in porch on the back of the Clubhouse. Feel free to call  843-341-5505 if you have any questions. **************************** Daufuskie Farmers Market  Saturdays 11:00AM - 1:00PM Public dock parking lot next to Marshside Mama’s. Vendors welcome.

Pictures of Daufuskie Island from the last week in May 2014 Melrose on the Beach A super nice ladies house Beach DI Squirrel Melrose on the Beach Fire Pit by the Pool The Pool at Sandy Lane Condos The Pool at Sandy Lane Condos Melrose on the Beach Melrose on the Beach Pool Melrose on the Beach

The Gothic Revival House is in Bloody Point on Daufuskie Island, SC 29915. The back of the house is my favorite part. It opens up to the wide Atlantic Ocean with an infinity pool and two beautiful covered porches, both with fire places. An outdoor kitchen offers year round relaxed living right on the beach. John Mellencamp's South Carolina Island Getaway The musician's Daufuskie Island retreat, designed by Monique Gibson, is a striking complement to his all-American songs Text by Julia Reed | Photography by William Abranowicz | Produced by Anita Sarsidi Some 30 years ago John Mellencamp discovered Daufuskie Island, a relatively unspoiled spot in South Carolina, just across the border from Savannah, Georgia. Fascinated by the island's history (until the 1980s it had been inhabited largely by the Gullah, descendants of freed slaves) and enamored of its privacy (it can only be reached by boat), the s