Escape to The Evan Cottage, a cozy retreat in the heart of Daufuskie Island's Historic District. Enjoy the massive covered front porch with outdoor dining space and people watching opportunities, or take a short walk to historic attractions like Mary Fields School and First Union African Baptist Church. With modern amenities like a Weber grill and fire pit, this charming bungalow is perfect for an 'unplugged' island adventure.
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Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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.
The Evan Cottage - Unplugged, quaint, island living!
The Evan Cottage was built in 2013 and is the perfect cozy spot for your “unplugged” Daufuskie adventure! This 1 bedroom/1 full bath bungalow is fully furnished with modern amenities. Our massive covered front porch boasts a ceiling fan and plenty of space for outdoor dining and people watching! A Weber grill and fire pit complete your rustic experience. Enjoy a romantic couples weekend or an affordable vacation with your young family comfortably in our home.
Centrally located in the heart of the Historic District, the cottage is only a short walk to the Historic First Union African Baptist Church and Mary Fields School made famous by the book, "The Water is Wide" and movie "Conrack." The beach is 2 miles away via a peaceful 10 minute golf cart ride. Other nearby attractions include Freeport Marina, The General Store, Daufuskie Crab Company, D’Fuskies, Daufuskie Island Distillery, the Daufuskie Community Farm, Wine and Woodworks, Silver Dew Winery, Daufuskie History Museum, Roost Family Farm, The Iron Fish, and more! Evan Cottage is centrally located to all Daufuskie Island has to offer!
There are no passenger vehicles on Daufuskie Island. All visitors must access the island by personal watercraft or ferry service. There is no bridge and ferries do not allow cars. Expect an "unplugged" vacation with no WiFi and limited antennae cable, although you will have cell phone service and can use your data plan for Internet access if absolutely necessary. This is true island life!
If you are booking last minute in the busy summer season, you may want to check with the golf cart rental companies for availability first, prior to booking. We do not offer a refund if you cancel within two weeks of your reservation.
........................................................................................................................................................................................................... FERRY and WATER TAXI INFO
There are several private water taxis from both Savannah and the Bluffton/Hilton Head areas. Some are just for day trippers and others are equipped to bring all your luggage, so please do your research. Be sure to confirm if your water transportation and your golf cart company will assist you with ground transportation to the rental property. Here are some popular options.
Low Country Ferry Service (Buckingham Landing/Hilton Head) Island Head (Broad Creek Marina/Hilton Head) Bull River Marina (Savannah) May River Excursions (Old Town Bluffton) Low Country Drifters (private from Savannah) Triple C Charters Hilton Head by Boat Island Time Charters Island Shuttle Boat Tours
Our preferred companies are Mungeon Creek Retreat (owner Paul Wolff) and Explore Daufuskie (owners Caroline Keisler and Hollie Thompson)
Other options include Daufuskie Life and Freeport Marina
........................................................................................................................................................................................................... DOCKING PERSONAL BOAT Please contact Freeport Marina for more information.
Please contact Tyler with any additional questions! We cannot provide phone numbers to these services until after booking, but all can easily be found through google search!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Parking and transport
Car not required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near the marina
Near the sea
On a river
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: We are firm on our no pets policy.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
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
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is The Evan Cottage - Unplugged, quaint, island living! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Evan Cottage - Unplugged, quaint, island living!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Evan Cottage - Unplugged, quaint, island living!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Evan Cottage - Unplugged, quaint, island living!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Evan Cottage - Unplugged, quaint, island living! located?
Located in Oak Ridge, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mary Fields School and Daufuskie Island Beach. Daufuskie Island Distillery and Bloody Point Lighthouse and Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What a nice little place for enjoying all that Daufuskie Island has to offer. Very clean and located in the middle of the island. Close to everything! Would definitely stay again.
Those is a great goat always prompt communication. The place is very quiet has everything you need and only 3 min from the beach. You couldn’t ask for anything better
We’ve wanted to explore Daufuskie for years and finally booked a two night stay. The house was just as advertised, small, clean and recently renovated.
We stayed here while we volunteered for a 100 mile race on the island. The rental had everything we needed to be comfortable throughout the weekend.
There are a couple of places to get food nearby if you rent a golf cart to get around.
The closest restaurant was 2 miles from here since we were there in off season.
The public beach is also 2 miles from here.
What a charming little house with everything we needed. Easy checkin, great location with privacy. A lot of extras including beach chairs, outdoor grill, deck with outdoor seating. Had a great girls trip yet felt right at home! Excellent communication from Tyler from the moment we booked. Thanks so much. Will def be back!
The cabin was in a perfect location to get away and have a true “unplugged” experience. My son and I were able to truly bond with out the distraction of phones and video games. There was plenty of spots close by to use free wifi so I was still able to check in on my business and check in on family. Daufuski island is a unique location and we would gladly book again with Tyler! The cabin was very clean and had every thing we needed during our stay. Tyler communicated very well and was a great host!
We were very satisfied with the Evan cottage. The owner responded quickly to questions throughout the entire process. The description and photos were accurate. It was extremely clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The furniture was comfortable, especially the memory foam mattress. In comparison with other Daufuskie properties of equal size we felt it was a great value. We appreciated the wooded, secluded setting and enjoyed having loads of available kindling as a result (even had branch trimmers to cut branches for kindling). The central location affords quick access to many parts of the island, including Haig Point, the ferry landing, the general store and dining options at Cooper River Landing.
The cottage was absolutely perfect. The island and its people are wonderful! We felt like we were part of their island family when we left. Love the way of life. From sitting on Sally’s front porch for over an hour talking and borrowing her fishing poles to venture out another day! to the ladies at the lighthouse, the preacher at the church, the guy at the coffee shop and so many more! It’s just like a Hallmark movie! Going back to a time lost in my memories when life was good.
We are going back again!
Liz D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
John P.
4 Apr 2024
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Read entire description of rental location
We were unaware of the following because we didn’t read the whole description; we would need to leave our vehicle behind to take a ferry to the island as no vehicles are allowed. Ferry fees are expensive and must be booked ahead, golf cart rental during stay to get to cabin and around is a necessity and is also expensive. Host was prompt with communication when we discovered our dilemna and refunded cleaning fee which wasn’t required of him and was appreciated.
Cottage was very clean and well stocked with the basics. Front porch is great. We visited based on a write up in Southern Living Mag, which did prove to be somewhat misleading. Many restaurants were closed for the season even though signs indicated they were open for business. Grocery store had limited items for purchase. Haig Point restaurants and facilities are for members only.
Old Daufuskie Crab was open and very good.
The Front Porch at the distillery was good.
Fryes was good.
Golf cart rental is a must.
Bring more groceries and less clothes would be my advice.
Property was excellent for first-time visit to the Island. Centrally-located, had everything needed and the host was excellent. Without question, we’ll be back!