Lined with quintessential Southern moss-draped oaks and palm trees, the scenic drive over Dataw Island’s bridge and causeway often elicit a collective exhale of relaxation. While indeed the entrance is a charmer, it’s truly just a hint of what you will find inside the gates of this private, gated community. A full service marina, golf courses, Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, bocce, croquet, nature preserve with dog run, and several water-based activities keep members active.
Dataw Island’s 36 holes of golf, by Tom Fazio and Arthur Hills, are both distinguished by professional raters among the “Top 50 Golf Courses” in South Carolina. Challenging enough for the avid golfer, the courses also offer tee options accessible to beginners, along with programs and clinics to fine tune your game. The PGA Golf Professionals at Dataw will help you acclimate with weekly Men’s and Ladies Days, groups catered to varying levels, and several competitive – and social – options.
Those more inclined toward the social aspects of living will enjoy Dataw’s 50+ clubs and organizations, outnumbered only by the community organizations for which members volunteer. On-site art and yoga studios, community gardens and docks, indoor and outdoor pools, and kayak launches are included in their impressive line-up of amenities. Honored with a Bliss Award for philanthropy, members also actively contribute their talents and time in the local community. Shortlist Dataw Island and explore what locals call the “best kept secret” in the Lowcountry.
The private gated community of Dataw Island places you just 15 minutes from the beautiful waterfront of historic downtown Beaufort, South Carolina, and just 15 minutes to the beach at Hunting Island State Park. For the best of Lowcountry living, stop looking and start living, at Dataw Island.