Daufuskie Island : South carolina

Daufuskie Island is located between Savannah, Georgia, and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and is just 8 square miles with a full time population of under 500 residents.  The island is made up of a couple of private resorts, residential communities and undeveloped land.  Its history dates back from pre-Colonial days, and was named a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.  In 2001, the Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation was founded to preserve its historic and cultural heritage with museums, historical sites, and trails around the island.  The Daufuskie Island Conservancy helps to preserve the ecosystem, flora and fauna.  The island has its own Fire and Rescue Department, a few shops, and a small elementary school.  There are no bridges to Daufuskie Island and all access to it is by boat.  Picture of Haig Point Lighthouse courtesy of Wikipedia and Carol M. Highsmith (public domain); picture of dophins and ferry courtesy of Wikipedia and Vmswiz, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/

There are several different choices of homes on the island, from villas and condos to estate homes.  Prices vary of course, by location of homesites, and range from the $100's  to the $Millions.

The island is small, with a few residential communities, beautiful beaches, and three golf courses. 

The island is only accessible by boat, and there are no grocery stores, shopping or medical facilities. 

Those who love boating and living on the water in a very quiet spot may like retiring here.

Tourism

The average January temperature is in the high 50's, and the average July temperature is in the high 80's

Daufuskie Island has a few historical sites, museums, restaurants, and art galleries, but for cultural events and activities you can go to Hilton Head or Savannah, Georgia.