Two Golf Courses
The Cotton Dike course was designed by Tom Fazio and the Morgan River course by Arthur Hills.
Communities
Dataw Island
A premier gated enclave with golf, marina, and natural serenity.
About this community
Living in Dataw Island
Dataw Island is a gated, master-planned island community east of Beaufort with two 18-hole golf courses, a marina, racquet and court sports, pools, fitness facilities, dining, and walking trails.
Ownership includes mandatory membership in both the Dataw Island Club and the Dataw Island Owners Association. The club publishes multiple sport options, so buyers should compare the current membership structure with how they expect to use the amenities.
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What Our Agents Say About Dataw Island
- Buying on Dataw comes with a mandatory club buy-in, recently about $60,000. It isn't negotiable, though sellers sometimes help cover it. Confirm the current amount with the club.
- Golf costs extra on top of the buy-in.
- The island is gated, with a marina and the Sweetgrass restaurant.
Buyer guide
Buying a Home in Dataw Island: What to Know
Start with the lifestyle, then verify the property-level details that can affect ownership, renovation plans, boating, and insurance.
Marina And Trails
The island marina connects to the Intracoastal Waterway, while approximately five miles of trails support everyday walking.
Active Club Life
Tennis, pickleball, croquet, bocce, pools, fitness, arts spaces, dining, and member clubs offer a broad activity mix.
Questions to Ask Before You Buy
- 1Review the current club initiation fee, monthly dues, owners-association dues, and any sport-package costs.
- 2Compare improved-property and homesite obligations before choosing between an existing home and a new build.
- 3Confirm marina availability, storage, and fees directly if boating is central to your search.
Regional context
The Beaufort Area Setting
These Beaufort-area scenes show the broader coastal landscape. View current listings for property-specific photography in Dataw Island.
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Local real estate guidance
Interested in Dataw Island?
Talk with a Beaufort real estate agent who knows this community.
Or call (843) 522-0066