Seagrass Cottage and Daufuskie Island Quick Guide
Food scene
Start with delicious hot or cold drinks and fresh pastries only a stone's throw (or two) from the house.
9 locals recommend
School Grounds Coffee
203 School RdStart with delicious hot or cold drinks and fresh pastries only a stone's throw (or two) from the house.
Daufuskie Crab Co
256 Cooper River Landing RdBeach vibe at the Freeport Marina. Really great food and drink.
Authentic, delicious piece of island culture. Find it at the intersection of Benji's Point and School Rd.
10 locals recommend
Lucy Bell's
111 Benjies Point RdAuthentic, delicious piece of island culture. Find it at the intersection of Benji's Point and School Rd.
Sightseeing
Tour, tastings and shop at a 100% American rum distillery. Rum, vodka, bourbon.
Open Wed.-Sat. 11am-5pm. (can vary due to Covid-19)
12 locals recommend
Daufuskie Island Rum Company
270 Haig Point RdTour, tastings and shop at a 100% American rum distillery. Rum, vodka, bourbon.
Open Wed.-Sat. 11am-5pm. (can vary due to Covid-19)
A sweet place to take the kids for a guided or self-guided tour with a pamphlet.
6 locals recommend
Daufuskie Community Farm
348 Haig Point RdA sweet place to take the kids for a guided or self-guided tour with a pamphlet.
Tour Daufuskie, LLC
50 Melrose Landing RdFriendly island experts. They know it all :)
Art
Modern native indigo dye creations express deep connection and respect for island artisans of the past. More of an experience than a shop.
8 locals recommend
Daufuskie Blues
209-2 School RdModern native indigo dye creations express deep connection and respect for island artisans of the past. More of an experience than a shop.
Yet another gifted island artist connected to and inspired by the sea. The exceptional metal sculptures are fresh takes found only on this island. Award winning!
13 locals recommend
The Iron Fish Gallery & Studio
168 Benjies Point RdYet another gifted island artist connected to and inspired by the sea. The exceptional metal sculptures are fresh takes found only on this island. Award winning!
Newly rebranded as Daufuskie Soap Co. Find them at 228 School Rd. 11-4 Tuesday - Saturday. Indulge in handcrafted soaps and more, made in small batches on Daufuskie. More than 20 scents, when they can keep them in stock!
Daufuskie Peach
228 School RdNewly rebranded as Daufuskie Soap Co. Find them at 228 School Rd. 11-4 Tuesday - Saturday. Indulge in handcrafted soaps and more, made in small batches on Daufuskie. More than 20 scents, when they can keep them in stock!
Island History
Take the 3 hour narrated tour or follow the Rob Kennedy Trail self-guided tour with a golf cart and a pamphlet. Learn the rich details about Gullah history and culture on Daufuskie.
Daufuskie Island History Museum
44 Old Haig Point RdTake the 3 hour narrated tour or follow the Rob Kennedy Trail self-guided tour with a golf cart and a pamphlet. Learn the rich details about Gullah history and culture on Daufuskie.
City advice
Customs and culture
Read Pat Conroy's memoir "The River is Wide"
The extraordinary story of a young teacher who came from the mainland to a two room Daufuskie school house for a year to share and learn, as good teachers do.
Don't miss
Convenience Store and Gas
Freeport Marina has a "not-so general store" with essentials and souvenirs. They also sell gas for your golf cart!
Don't miss
Wesley's Fresh Produce/Seafood!
Find him most Saturdays mid-island on Haig Point Rd.
10:00-1:30 Must try the "We Island" gumbo sauce!
Customs and culture
Many shops tend to close on Sunday and Monday.
Get used to island time and a flexible outlook! Thank goodness the hiking trails and 3 miles of public beaches are open 24/7 tho :)