Dataw Island

Dataw Island

Dataw Island has the distinction of being among the first choices for retirees as deemed by Fortune Magazine and Reader’s Digest’s New Choices magazine. The private, gated Dataw is the epitome of upscale island living. Full time security, community docks, natural wildlife habitats and stocked ponds add to the relaxed lifestyle of this island haven. Homesites on the 870 coastal acres begin around the $75,000 range. Dataw Island real estate buyers choose from villas or fairway homes that start from the $300s into the millions. Dataw Island real estate owners enjoy two golf courses. Cotton Dike is one, designed by Tom Fazio and Arthur Hills designed the 18-hole Morgan River.

Dataw Island real estate owners enjoy the 25,000 sq. ft. clubhouse equipped with a pub, as well as a fine restaurant where Executive and Sous Chefs wait to serve. Athletic opportunities for Dataw Island real estate owners include eight Har-Tru tennis courts, where 18 men’s and women’s teams participated in USTA league in the 2006-2007 season. Two regulation croquet lawns are home to the Croquet Club of Dataw, a member of the U.S. Croquet Association. Dataw Island is one of five locations of the Southeastern Regional Croquet Tournament. When not in tournament practice or play, Dataw Island real estate owners linger at the fitness/community center, the outdoor pool and snack bar or the indoor covered and heated pool.

Dataw Island’s state-of-the-art marina features deep-water slips, dry storage and a ship’s store. The marina is located just a three-mile sail from the Intracoastal Waterway and a fine dining restaurant is under development.