Hilton Head Island
The Island
Hilton Head Island is located on the Atlantic Coast at the southeastern end of Beaufort County, South Carolina and is part of an area referred to as the Lowcountry. Hilton Head Island is also part of the Sea Islands area, which consists of 64 larger islands and more than 2,000 smaller ones. At 12 miles long and five miles wide, Hilton Head is the second largest (after Long Island, NY) of the Atlantic Barrier Islands.
Development of the island has kept nature in the forefront with great attention paid to minimizing its impact on the ecology. The pristine natural environment boasts a web of lagoons, marshes, and miles of public beach, all enhanced by sea pines and oaks draped with Spanish moss. The best way to enjoy nature on the island is by walking or bicycling, and the pleasant climate makes these activities attractive year round.
Hilton Head Island's rich geographic, social, and intellectual environment attracts two million visitors annually who enjoy its 300 tennis courts and around two dozen golf courses, outstanding culinary and shopping venues, and spectacular gated plantation communities. The island enjoys a semi-tropical warmth with year-round average temperatures running 75 degrees by day and 55 by night. The area's waters are warmed by the Gulf Stream, heating the sea to a year-round average of 69 degrees and creating a welcoming environment for outdoor water enthusiasts year round. In spite of its natural beauty and area amenities, Hilton Head Island remains one of the most affordable places in the country to live, work and raise a family.
Sea Pines
Sea Pines is a gated community of 5,000 residences sited on 5,200 acres of natural beauty on the southern tip of the island. Sea Pines offers three golf courses including the famed Harbour Town Golf Link, 2 racquet clubs, 2 marinas, a multitude of water sports, an equestrian center and a forest preserve! Harbor Town with its famous lighthouse and yacht basin and nearby South Beach offer boutique shops, art galleries and fine dining. Between its diverse amenities, a 60-room inn and over 400 rental properties, Sea Pines truly offers everything a resident or vacationer could hope for.
Harbour Town
Harbour Town in Sea Pines Resort is the home of Hilton Head Island's world-famous lighthouse which looks out from the heart of the island. The Harbour Town Yacht Basin provides its guests with the finest boutique clothing shops, gift and craft galleries, independent art galleries, beach-oriented souvenir shops, delightful eateries and a variety of offshore excursions sure to satisfy family members of any age. Harbour Town's luxurious villa accommodations are an excellent choice for your stay on the island.
Hilton Head Plantation
Hilton Head Plantation is a 4,000-acre residential community located on the north coast of the island with waterfront on Port Royal Sound and access to the Intercoastal Waterway. From group excursions to Savannah to its on-going seminars and classes, Hilton Head Plantation encourages family-oriented and community fun! It even offers a farm where residents can cultivate their own vegetable gardens! And the elegant award-winning Cypress independent living facility offers an alternative to home ownership for senior residents. Recreation meets natural beauty to create four scenic golf courses, miles of nature trails and beaches, and two conservancies at Hilton Head Plantation.
Palmetto Dunes Plantation
Palmetto Dunes is both a gated plantation and resort destination offering 450 luxury homes plus oceanfront villas and luxury condominiums. It offers the distinctively different Arthur Hills, George Fazio and Robert Trent Jones golf courses, all three of which rated an outstanding 4-plus stars by Fodor's Golf Digest Places to Play. Its 25-court tennis facilities are ranked #5 in the World's Top 100 Tennis Resorts and Camps by Tennis Resorts Online and in the top 50 since 1975 by Tennis Magazine. With 28 swimming pools, kayaking, nature tours, sailing charters and offshore fishing, Palmetto Dunes offers the ultimate active lifestyle!
Shipyard Plantation
Shipyard Plantation is an 830-acre gated residential and vacation community located on the southeast coast of Hilton Head Island. This plantation is made up of neighborhoods of homes, villas and condominiums, all beautifully landscaped around fresh-water lagoons. Shipyard offers three challenging 9-hole golf courses, an oceanfront beach club and the world-class Van der Meer Tennis Center that was designed by Billie Jean King. And Shipyard's beaches are rated #3 in the US by the Travel Channel! With world-class amenities and the Crown Plaza Resort Hotel, Shipyard Plantation is one of the most desired communities for homeowners and vacationers alike!
Port Royal Plantation
Port Royal Plantation is a private gated residential community located on the northern coast of the island. This plantation offers gorgeous ocean views, an Olympic-sized pool, an arboretum, the community Beach House and miles of beaches and leisure paths. Membership in the Plantation Club includes three 18-hole golf courses, 16 tennis courts and croquet greens with daily group play! The plantation offers spacious and well-appointed homes along the fairways and greens, and luxury villas and condos near the water. The main hospital, island airport and upscale shops are just some of the amenities convenient to Port Royal Plantation.
Indigo Run Plantation
Indigo Run is a private residential plantation that fronts the waters and marshes of Broad Creek with easy access to the Intercoastal Waterway. Several waterfront and luxury communities make up this 1,500-acre mid-island plantation, each with its own amenities. The exclusive Golf Club is the only Nicklaus signature course on the island, and its flagship design has been compared to Augusta National. The Nicklaus-designed Golden Bear is the second golf course, which routinely hosts regional tournaments. Indigo Run is close to the hospital and airport with easy access to the cross-island expressway and off-island shopping.
Spanish Wells
Spanish Wells is a tranquil waterfront community sited on a peninsula between Broad Creek and Calibogue Sound. This 350-acre community boasts some of the grandest homes on the island with such well-appointed features as heated swimming pools, multiple fireplaces and deep-water docks on protected intercoastal waterways. Its older more modest homes border its golf course and lagoons. Spanish Wells includes 9-hole private country club and swimming complex plus docks for fishing and crabbing. While tucked away from the bustle of Hilton Head, Spanish Wells remains a short drive to all the amenities you would expect from Hilton Head Island.
Wexford Plantation
Wexford Plantation is considered by most to be Hilton Head Island's most private and upscale community comprised of only 500 home sites. All homes within Wexford are designed with British colonial and Caribbean architectural styles. The heart of the community is the multi-million dollar clubhouse that rests along side the plantation's private winding harbor. Residents of Wexford enjoy first-class, resort-caliber amenities such as world-class golf, clay tennis courts and a gorgeous pool with a spectacular water view.
Long Cove Club
Long Cove Club is a 630-acre gated residential community located mid-island on Broad Creek between Wexford Plantation and Shelter Cove. Its crown jewel is the exclusive 18-hole championship golf course designed by the renowned Peter Dye. Long Cove Club's 575 home sites front its fairways and lagoons, and the luxury of its spacious homes is reflected in wrap-around porches, summer kitchens and multiple fireplaces. Upscale department stores and specialty shops are nearby, as is the Art Center of Coastal Carolina. An Olympic-sized pool, 10 clay courts and a 74-slip dock ensure an active lifestyle at Long Cove Club.
Palmetto Hall Plantation
Palmetto Hall Plantation Club is a residential community of 552 homes sited on 750 acres adjacent to Hilton Head Plantation. It offers two 18-hole golf courses, and its Arthur Hills course ranked among America's top ten new courses. It offers some of the island's newest construction with mid-size to large homes designed in classic Southern style with high ceilings and elegant appointments. Owners are offered club membership including use of the 14,000 sq. ft. Lowcountry clubhouse, pro shop, swimming pool, playground and tennis courts. Two gourmet supermarkets, the hospital and island airport are just minutes away from Palmetto Hall.
Forest Beach
Forest Beach is an off-plantation community located between Sea Pines and Shipyard that offers two beautiful beaches with a distinctly different feel. North Forest Beach is more residential while South Forest Beach is mostly villas and inns, and the two are divided by the shops, restaurants and theatres of the popular Coligny Plaza. The world-class Van der Meer Tennis University, Players Health & Racquet Club and eight area golf courses are just a few of the exceptional recreational amenities that abound at Forest Beach!
Windmill Harbour
Windmill Harbour is a 172-acre gated community sited on a peninsula that juts out into the Intercoastal Waterway. This harbor community is made up of villas and town houses that overlook the harbor, and large estates that front the tidal marshes of Calibogue Sound. Its dock houses 260 slips protected from rising tides by its lock system. South Carolina Yacht Club offers residents clay tennis courts, a swimming complex, sailing, fine dining and access to three area golf courses and a fitness center. With its Charleston-style architecture and intriguing shoreline, Windmill Harbour offers a gracious and active waterfront lifestyle.
South Beach
South Beach is located in a scenic New England-style village overlooking Calibogue South and Braddock Cove. Its demographics are mostly retirees and empty-nesters who live an active lifestyle with all that the area offers fine shopping, boating, sailing, dolphin-watching and kayacking. With its luxurious homes and villas, South Beach offers an accommodating lifestyle.
Turtle Lane Club
The Turtle Lane Club is a gated community within the Sea Pines Resort located at the southern tip of Hilton Head Island. This club includes 5,000 acres and more than five miles of pristine beach. The entire area is in harmony with its natural surroundings and offers world-class recreation, amenities and premier properties within a gated 15-acre community. It also has two swimming pools and is only a short walk to a private beach boardwalk and, of course, the Atlantic Ocean. Each of its pools connects to the beach by a shaded boardwalk that ends with outside showers.
Folly Field
Folly Field offers large oceanfront resorts with accommodations ideally suited for groups ranging from six bedroom homes to one-bedroom oceanfront villas that can sleep up to six. Amenities include great pools, tennis, playgrounds and programs for kids. Folly Field's white sandy beaches are perfect for strolling or biking, and Adventure Cove with its two 18-hole miniature golf courses and arcade is located at the beginning of Folly Field Road.
The Preserve at Indigo Run
The Preserve is a gated residential community of over 250 villas surounded by a nature preserve near the entrance to Indigo Run. The Preserve was awarded the prestigious Aurora Award for design excellence, a nod to its innovative design of housing six condominium homes within a "Big House" exterior, thus creating the appearance and character of a large single-family home. Amenities include a club house and resort-style swimming pool. The Preserve and the Hilton Head lifestyle offer a quality of luxury living that can't be beat.
Bradley Beach
Bradley Beach is one of the newer communities on Hilton Head Island, and its units offer many upgrades and amenities that create an exceptional experience for its vacationers. It's two- and three-story homes offer ocean-front or ocean views, and expect to find its units furnished with private pools and hot tubs, elevators and convenient garage access. Two new neighborhood parks offer recreational opportuities for children and adults including lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds and direct beach access.
Land's End Villas
Lands End Villas occupy a peninsula extending into Calibogue Sound with views to Braddock Cove, a favorite spot for area bird-watchers. Its many Cape Cod-style villas and homes create an aesthetic reminiscent of New England communities or the Outer Banks, NC. There are also apartments, condos and vacation homes in the area either ocean-front or within a short walk to the beach. With the nearby amenities of South Beach Marina and Racquet Club, Lands End offers a quiet community to live or vacation!
Singleton Beach Place
Singleton Beach Place is a community of investment properties, full time residences and secondary homes in the Chaplin area which has been transformed into one of the hot spots on the Hilton Head Island. Nearby Chaplin Park is an 11-acre park with many recreational amenities for families, and the area offers tidal creeks, wide sandy beaches, surfing beaches, fishing and crabbing for outdoor fun.
Avalon
Avalon is located on the north end of Hilton Head Island near the entrance to Indigo Run. This community was developed with 44 1800 square foot homes, all three-bedroom, three-bath floor plans with a Carolina room and two-car garage. These homes were designed to include gas fireplaces, Corian counters and other upgrades. Amenities include a community pool and gated security entrance.
Villamere Villas
Villamare Villas is a 2,000-acre oceanfront resort offering three championship golf courses, the Palmetto Dunes Racquet Club, over three miles of pristine beaches and a private lagoon waterway system. Amenities include an oceanfront pool with extensive decking, a covered gazebo with nearby restroom, picnic areas, in indoor pool with whirlpool spa and exercise equipment. With its tropical landscaping, shopping, dining and evening activities, Villamare Villas is sure to please.
Hampton Place
Hampton Villas were designed with all of the accommodations you have come to expect from a world-class ocean-going resort destination. Each villa contains open living areas, full kitchens, laundry rooms, wet bars, Jacuzzi tubs and full balconies delivering cinematic views of the majestic live oaks, palm trees, beautifully manicured landscaping and Atlantic Ocean.
Windsor Villas
Windsor Villas offers all of the world-class amenities of Palmetto Dunes Resort in a lush tropical setting with easy access to the beaches. Amenities include a large pool, a separate children's pool and playground, a tropical courtyard and walkway and of course magnificent ocean views.
Barrington Villas
Barrington Villas oceanfront or courtyard view accommodations provide an atmosphere of rest and relaxation on one of the finest stretches of beach on the East Coast. Located in Palmetto Dunes, Barrington Villas accommodations are bright and airy and designed with the ocean-going experience in mind. In addition to the ocean and pool views offered from their large balconies, the Barrington Villas tropical neighborhood of courtyard villas look out over a lagoon and superbly landscaped grounds.
Evian Villas
Evian Villas is one of Hilton Head Island's lowest density developments with 200 villas on 40 acres in Shipyard Plantation. It's made up of 28 separate buildings with a maximum of seven villas each. These quiet villas are close to the shops, stores, and restaurants centered along Pope Avenue and Highway 278 which are accessible using the many bike paths inside and outside Shipyard Plantation. Evian Villas offers the amenities you come to expect around the island plus a 4-acre lake stocked with plenty of wildlife!
The SeaCrest
The SeaCrest resort is a premier oceanfront community on Hilton Head Island. Its luxurious villas are all professionally furnished and decorated with Corian counters, nine foot ceilings, crown moldings and hardwood floors. All two and three bedroom units include two master suites. Balconies offer views of the landscaped gounds or the Atlantic Ocean. Elevators make easy access from the parking below the villas.
Ocean One Villas
Situated in the heart of Hilton Head Island's unofficial downtown district, Ocean One Villa's oceanfront complex delivers all of the amenities you have come to expect on your next island vacation. The Ocean One Villa experience was designed to not only give the island vacationer easy access to any beach activity imaginable, but to offer the convenience of a short walk to the many shops, fine restaurants, and entertainment of the Coligny area of Forest Beach.
Shorewood Villas
Shorewood Villas is a gated vacation community situated in the heart of Hilton Head Island's unofficial downtown district. This oceanfront complex delivers all of the amenities you have come to expect on your next island vacation. Shorewood was designed to not only give the island vacationer easy access to any beach activity imaginable, but to offer the convenience of a short walk to the many shops, fine restaurants, and entertainment of the Coligny area of Forest Beach.