We consider ourselves very lucky to own property in Melrose and hope you will soon be a neighbor. This section provides details on the services paid for by the Property Owner’s Association as part of your annual dues and other frequently asked questions about life on Daufuskie.

Property Owner Services

The Property Owner’s Association contracts with local providers to supply you with the following services as part of your annual POA fees:

§ Garbage Pick-up – Garbage will be picked up on Tuesdays and Fridays. You must put your containers at the street in front of your house. The raccoons on Daufuskie are tenacious and wily and will invade your trash cans unless you secure the lids.  Call Jack Raymond at 843-783-8103 to begin your garbage service. Also tell him when you will be leaving and ask if he would return your garbage cans to your house at that time.

§ Maintenance of roads – All roads within Melrose, other than those owned by Daufuskie Island Resort, are maintained by the POA. This includes root management, storm water drainage and road repair.

§ Landscaping of common grounds – Property designated as POA common area is maintained and landscaped.

Frequently Asked Questions

Living on Daufuskie can seem daunting but most residents find it easily manageable with some advanced planning and flexibility. Below are some frequently asked questions about living in Melrose.

Q: How do I get to Daufuskie?

A: Until future notice, there will be no ferry service from Salty Fare to the Melrose dock after January 29.

Freeport Marina provides boat service from the Broad Creek Marina, located at 1 Simmons Road, off Marshland Road, to Freeport Marina on Daufuskie. Schedule and fare information may be obtained by calling 843-342-8687.

Q: How do I get from the ferry to the Resort?

A: Daufuskie Island Land Transportation Services will take you and your luggage to the Resort. Call 843-816-2505 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., leave your name, a contact number, pickup time and location, final destination, number in your party and if there is luggage. Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance when possible. There is a charge for this service.

Q.  Is there a grocery store at the Resort?

A.  There is no grocery store at this time.

Q: What is the relationship between the POA and the Resort?

A: The POA and Resort are cooperative organizations – but they are not overlapping. Many, but not all, property owners are members of the Daufuskie Island Club/Resort. These Club Members are entitled to rights and privileges associated with their membership category including reduced or no fees for use of golf and other Resort amenities, food and room discounts and member only events throughout the year. Property owners who are not Club Members have access to many of the same amenities but for the full Resort fee.  Note:  all facilities except the golf course are closed at this time.  A sale of the resort is pending and a new membership program will be initiated.

Q: Who provides water and sewage to property owners?

A: Melrose Utilities provides water and sewer. Property owners are billed quarterly.

Q: What if someone becomes ill or has an accident while on Daufuskie?

A: Daufuskie has a full-time staff of fire fighters and EMTs. Dial 911 if you have an emergency and they will respond. Our local EMTs will assess and stabilize the patient and arrange transportation to Hilton Head or Savannah for further treatment.

Q: What are the dining options on Daufuskie?

A: The restaurants within the Resort are closed. There are two local restaurants located outside the Resort property – Marshside Mama’s at the County Dock (call for reservations and hours) and Daufuskie Crab Company at Freeport Marina.  Hours of service and phone numbers may be found on the Contacts and Links page.  The Dirt Road Diner, on Haig Pt. Road just past Church Road, serves breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday.

Q: Are church services held on Daufuskie?

A: The First Union Baptist Church on the island welcomes part time residents and visitors. Services are held on Sunday morning at 9:15 for Bible Study and 9:45 for Worship. Alternately, you can take the ferry to the mainland for services at churches there.

Q: Whom can I contact with other questions about life on Daufuskie?

A: All of our current property owners are happy to provide insight and advice. Contact any of the POA Board Members or email your question to us from the Contact Us link on our site..