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The Captain's Choice - Unobstructed Ocean View - Best porch on Avenue of Oaks

Villa in Daufuskie Island with kitchen and patio

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2 minute walk to the quite, secluded beach
Villa view from ocean. Our unit is the first floor, ocean side
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Outside Front of Villa

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Daufuskie Island, SC
  • Place, Harbour Town Golf Links
  • Place, Harbour Town Lighthouse
  • Place, South Beach
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - King

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Captain's Choice - Unobstructed Ocean View - Best porch on Avenue of Oaks

2 bedroom, 2 baths, steps from the beach, sleeps 8 with inflatable queen mattress.
Clear to ocean view in Melrose with all the amenities of home. Living Room and both bedrooms are ocean side. Cable TV & wireless internet. 4 new HD tv's. New linens, pillows, bedcover and memory foam mattress pads. Both bedrooms have direct access to large, screened porch overlooking the ocean. Fully equipped, open kitchen.

Daufuskie Island is boat accessible only. Take a ferry or one of many private water taxis from Hilton Head, Bluffton or Savannah to get there. Your personal vehicle will be left at the departure location and a golf cart will become your means of transportation while visiting Daufuskie.

Enjoy your morning coffee watching the sunrise over the ocean from the large screen porch with rocking chairs, soft seating and a high-top dining table. Master bedroom has a King bed with a large private bathroom, 2 vanities, walk-in shower, Jacuzzi tub and toilet. 2nd bedroom has 2 Queen beds with large private bath with double vanity, tub/shower, toilet. Both bedrooms have an ocean view and direct access to the screen porch. Also includes Queen size inflatable bed.

You will fall in love with Daufuskie Island on your first visit. It is a vacation like no other. The craziness of traffic, tourist and crowded beaches are not our idea of relaxing. Your Daufuskie Island vacation begins when you leave your vehicle on the mainland and board a ferry or private boat for a fun ride over to the Island where you can often see Dolphins. After a short 30-45 minute ride you are so relaxed and ready to kick back and truly enjoy all the nature, quiet beaches, long walks & golf cart rides.

Feel any stress in your life instantly go away with the soft breeze of the ocean air. Tour the island on your golf cart and enjoy the nature and peacefulness. You may see rare birds, alligators, deer, fox squirrels and more!

At a specific point on Daufuskie Island you can see Hilton Head, Savannah and Tybee Island, but those crowded beaches are in the distance as you enjoy a private beautiful beach. If you want to see more of the local living enjoy a meal at the Daufuskie Crab Company, at the Freeport Marina, D'Fuskie's Store Eatery & Bar, On-Deck Diner, at Daufuskie Island Distillery, Frye's Corner, Driftwood Diner or The Sportsman. Visit The Iron Fish, The Community Farm, The Daufuskie Island Distillery (Daufuskie Rum Company), Daufuskie Blues for indigo dying classes and beautiful merch, Boohags, "a coastal chic bootique", The Light House at Silver Dew Winery.
In addition to our beautiful beaches, the Melrose Pool is open (seasonal).

There is so much to experience on Daufuskie, and we hope you will enjoy The Captain's Choice and all Daufuskie has to offer as much as we do!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Daufuskie Island

Located near the beach, this villa is in Melrose on the Beach, a neighbourhood in Daufuskie Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coligny Beach and Tybee Island Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stan Smith Tennis Academy or Van Der Meer Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Daufuskie Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Daufuskie Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Captain's Choice - Unobstructed Ocean View - Best porch on Avenue of Oaks have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Captain's Choice - Unobstructed Ocean View - Best porch on Avenue of Oaks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Captain's Choice - Unobstructed Ocean View - Best porch on Avenue of Oaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Captain's Choice - Unobstructed Ocean View - Best porch on Avenue of Oaks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Captain's Choice - Unobstructed Ocean View - Best porch on Avenue of Oaks located?

Located in Melrose on the Beach, this villa is steps away from Daufuskie Island Beach and Calibogue Sound. Tybee Roads and Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 178 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We fell in love with island. The house is great with one of the best front porch views there. We are already planning our return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The house is beautiful and had everything we needed. Terri was very responsive and attentive to our needs. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Outstanding

An amazing villa for a fantastic 3 night get away. A beautifully decorated villa that was spacious and very clean. Communication was easy and prompt. The screened in porch was my favorite spot to enjoy coffee and start the day on island time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Exceptional

Wonderful cottage steps to pristine beaches. Cottage seemed brand new with every possible amenity. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole M.

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

Trip to Melrose

House was beautiful and just a short walk to the beach. Property manager was very accommodating and helpful. All 5 stars from me!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

Place was great

This rental was great. Great location on the island. Very clean & the property manager Susan was very helpful. We’d definitely recommend this rental & will return at a later date.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Beautiful views from the screened porch!

We absolutely loved the view from the screened porch. I enjoyed sipping coffee, reading, relaxing in the mornings with our dog while my teenagers slept. This is our third trip to the island and really enjoy the slow pace and serenity!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Wonderful stay

We just discovered this island, and we’re so excited we did. The place is a hidden gem. The house was all we could wish for. Very clean, spacious, and had everything we needed for our stay. Huge screened in porch with views of the ocean. Beach towels, chairs etc are provided. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla W.

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

Loved this Villa!

Everything about this villa was amazing. This was the cleanest property we have ever stayed in. It smelled fresh and clean the moment we walked in. Everything was decorated beautifully. We had everything we needed for our stay. It was just as described. The host even went above and beyond to leave out a pack and play for our infant to sleep in since we were trying to minimize the amount of luggage we could take on the boat. We would definitely use them again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris S.

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

Best trip ever!!!

We absolutely loved our week at Daufuskie!! The Captain’s Choice was perfect for our family. The moment that you enter through the wonderful porch and see the ocean…”I could stay here forever!” The decor is so beautiful, and the villa is very well equipped..from the kitchen..to the beach chairs and toys!! Everything is extremely clean, with many special touches. The communication prior to our visit was immediate and so thoughtful in every aspect of our trip planning. We also enjoyed the Melrose Pool…but the beach is perfect for young children too!! Don’t hesitate to plan your trip…and Captain’s Choice will be your trip ever!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Smooth Sailing at the Captains Choice

We had a wonderful stay at the Captain’s Choice. It was well furnished and decorated in happy colors. The unobstructed view was beautiful, bedrooms were spacious and the screened front porch was comfy and huge. This was our first time on the island, and we loved the laidback vibe of both the people and their dogs! The host was kind, accessible and provided lots of needed information. We highly recommend Captain’s Choice.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Peaceful, Easy Feeling at The Captain's Choice

We recently finished our second stay this year at The Captain's Choice, and it was just as wonderful as the first. You cannot beat the view from this spacious and cheerful villa. If we weren't throwing tennis balls to our dog on the beach, or tooling around in the included golf cart, we were relaxing on the enormous screened porch. The Captain's Choice is as peaceful and beautiful as the island itself, and we hope to return next year. By the way, I haven't found a nicer host!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

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

So Relaxing!

We just loved everything about our visit to Daufuskie - and most of all the Captain's Choice Villa! It is tastefully decorated, very clean, and has the perfect location. We wanted to get away from our busy life and this was the perfect place to do so. Brad was always a text/phone call away and checked in on us to be sure we did not need anything. We enjoyed the short walk to the beach and most of all the view from the screened-in porch - which was huge! We loved this Villa and hope to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josh J.

Beautiful and clean condominium seconds from the beach

We rented this condo for my parents during a family trip to Daufuskie. The cleanliness and layout of the condo were excellent. The condo and kitchen were well stocked and we enjoyed cooking several large family meals in the kitchen. The screened in porch looking out to the beach was wonderful for our summer evening dinners and family time. We definitely recommend Daufuskie Island for those looking for a pristine isolated beach and clean and spacious accommodation steps from the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

The Perfect Place to Relax & Unwind!

Incredible location with a view of the water from every room! Steps to a beautiful, quiet beach with tons of room to explore. The villa is beautifully decorated and has comfortable beach style that is so enjoyable. The kitchen is well-stocked for most anything you might want to cook. You can see the ocean while you cook in the kitchen ~ perfect! Beds are fantastically comfortable! Linens are nice and there are all sorts for everything you might need! Beach items are also well-stocked, including new beach chairs! Brad is super easy to work with and very responsive! The Captain’s Choice will always be our family’s choice for a Daufuskie getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Lisa J.

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

Lovely spot to unwind

We really enjoyed our stay! Yeah place was extremely clean and well put together. The decor was adorable and we felt right at home. The porch is amazing! It’s fully screen and plenty of seating, both casual and dining. Loved the outdoor games as well. The 6 Person golf cart was ideal and we thoroughly enjoy driving right around the island. The only negative I would say it’s not about the place, but just the island in general as far as logistics go. It was a great deal of time and expense to get to and from the island. It’s understandable that the ferry was $60 but to have a shuttle cost $30 each way per person when it’s only a 10 minute ride was seemed unreasonable. If I were ever going to death whiskey, Island again, I would definitely stay at this place without question!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

Terrific Villa!

Our family of 4 stayed in The Captain's Choice for 4 nights in July, 2016. The villa was fantastic. Very clean and well-stocked for our stay. We couldn't have asked for a better location; a short walk to the pool and the beach. The view of the beach from the front of the villa was amazing. The screened in porch was a great place to enjoy the cooler mornings. The beach was relatively secluded. We saw only a few people on the beach any time we were on it but were mostly alone on the beach. The beach was clean and a great place to find shells. The pools were nice. The larger of the pools was a bit warm for the weather we had during our stay so the smaller and cooler of the two pools was somewhat crowded during the hotter part of the day. Service at the pool was nice and the Lava Flows were delicious. We had a problem with the golf cart charging but Susan, the property manager, was very responsive, sending someone over to take a look. It was nice to have the golf cart already at the villa and accessible to get us around. The family above us, with 4 children, was very noisy. We could hear the kids running and jumping all day and evening. The only reason we would consider another villa would be to avoid the additional noise from the above unit. Otherwise, there isn't anything that could have been better during our stay. We took May River Excursions to the island because we liked that we could determine what time we left and they were willing to take unlimited baggage. The captains of May River Excursions were friendly and always on time. We booked our ground transportation through Daufuskie Island Ground Transportation and Freddie was our driver both ways. Freddie was very friendly, knowledgeable, and hospitable. He too was always on time. Daufuskie Island was charming. It was very quiet-not at all crowded. There were 4 restaurants, with only one having indoor/air conditioned eating space (Eagle's Nest). The pizza at Eagle's Nest on Monday night was delicious. The Old Daufuskie Crab Company had good service and good food. Marshside Mama's had good food but terrible service, filthy outside tables, and was completely over-priced. We wouldn't eat there again. We didn't eat at Melrose, only drank their Lava Flows by the pool. We absolutely loved our stay at The Captain's Choice, loved the island, and hope to return again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our trip was excellent. Despite some rain, we had plenty to enjoy and discover. The home was beautiful and well maintained. The owners were very communicative and helpful. The short walk to the beach was perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Captain’s Choice was absolutely the best choice! Extremely comfortable for the whole family, water views, quiet and felt like home! I highly recommend staying at this perfectly appointed villa!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

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

Relaxing family getaway

We had a great stay here (myself, my wife, 12 year old daughter and 10 year old son). This was a great location, and the villa was very nice. It had everything we needed. We enjoyed exploring the island and eating at the various restaurants. The hosts were kind very good at communicating through VRBO. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

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

Great spot!

We enjoyed a four day stay at this ocean front spot. The owners were incredibly responsive and accommodating. The location is great, and the house was spotless with great amenities. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaley L.

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

Daufuskie getaway

Super clean place, best location of Dafuskie, dog & kid friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lil E.

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

Fantastic trip to Daufuskie!

Captains Choice was perfect! Not only was the condo spacious and equipped perfectly, the setting was ideal to enjoy the ocean view. We would stay there again…in fact we’re planning another visit right now! Thank you, Terri, for sharing your beautiful condo!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith A.

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

Lovely and relaxing

Our stay at the Captin’s Choice was perfect! Host was very responsive and gave us a great tips with the logistics of getting there as well as be accommodating with everything we might need during our stay. The place was clean and updated as well as spacious enough for our family. Thanks so much Terri! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim a.

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

Paradise island

We had a wonderful time on Daufuskie! And The Captains Choice was a little piece of heaven! It was very clean, great location, wonderful view. Love Love Love the tall ceilings, spacious front porch, large rooms and large bathrooms. We had everything we needed with beach chairs and towels! Wonderful place to call home for a short period of time. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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