Are the bugs bad on Daufuskie Island?
Are the bugs bad on Daufuskie Island? A: Daufuskie has its fair share of tiny biting bugs, locally known as no see 'ums. It doesn't really matter what they are. The most important thing to know is that they can (and should) be stopped from making a meal of you.
Why is Daufuskie Island abandoned?
Once the lease is paid off, the homes revert back to the heirs. By staying on Daufuskie Island, you're helping preserve its history. The haunted-looking Melrose Resort on Daufuskie, long abandoned after its owners swindled investors out of millions and declared bankruptcy.
What celebrity lives on Daufuskie Island?
John Mellencamp's island getaway Rock and Roll Hall of Famer purchased land on Daufuskie around 30 years ago, but the land sat empty for more than a decade. Check out his amazing detailed island home at Architecture Digest. Mellencamp still lives on the remote island you can only access by boat.