Dirt roads and lonely beaches beckon travelers to an island frozen in time.
Some blame it on access the island is only reachable by boat while others chalk it up to voodoo.
Daufuskie Island is a place where very little happens.
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Maybe it’s the “boo hags” that keeps Daufuskie Island so pristine.
Now, weeds grow on the once-popular luxury golf course.
But it’s the island’s seemingly innate stubbornness to be developed that lends Daufuskie its charm.
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And one project seems to have cracked the boo hag’s curse.
Deeper into the island, it’s possible to rent a marshfront home for about $200 per night.
Cart rentals withDaufuskie Lifestart at $65 for eight hours.
Courtesy of Daufuskie Island Rum Company
Nearby, Silver Dew Winery has bottled its sweet elixirs in a tiny brick building intermittently since 1953.
The island also has its own rum factory, the Daufuskie Island Distillery, which offers tours and tastings.
To fully appreciate Daufuskie Island’s cultural history, consider takinga tour with local resident Sallie Ann Robinson.
After a day of sightseeing, visitors can wind down with drinks and seafood by the water.
Or, stay for the night.
Just check that to confirm that the shutters are painted blue before dozing off.
