Beaches
Twelve miles of gentle Atlantic shoreline. Coligny Beach Park for the boardwalk scene, Burkes Beach for quiet, and the Palmetto Dunes access right by the villa.
The island
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Twelve miles of Atlantic beach, live oaks and Spanish moss, and a barrier island that has spent fifty years protecting exactly that.
The island
Low country, slow days
Hilton Head is a foot-shaped barrier island at the southern tip of South Carolina, famous for beaches you can bike on, golf you've watched on television, and strict rules that keep the buildings below the treeline. Everything here is a short drive from Palmetto Dunes.
Food & drink
Oysters and sunsets at Hudson's on the docks, low country cooking at One Hot Mama's, and waterfront dining all around Shelter Cove and Harbour Town.
Harbour Town & Sea Pines
Climb the red-and-white lighthouse, walk the marina, and catch the Gregg Russell live music tradition under the Liberty Oak in summer.
On the water
Dolphin cruises, inshore fishing charters, kayak tours through the salt marsh, and sunset sails out of Shelter Cove and Broad Creek.
Nature & history
Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge, the Coastal Discovery Museum, Mitchelville Freedom Park and hundreds of years of Gullah heritage.
Getting here
Fly into Hilton Head Island (HHH) 15 minutes away, or Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV) about an hour by car.
When to come
Every season has its case
March – May
Spring
Highs in the 70s, the RBC Heritage golf tournament, and the best weather of the year for biking.
June – August
Summer
Warm ocean water, long beach days and live music. The busiest and liveliest season on the island.
September – November
Fall
Quiet beaches, mild days, easy tee times and the island's best value.
December – February
Winter
Cool, uncrowded and green. Perfect for golf, long walks and a peaceful work-from-the-beach stretch.
Nearby
Ten minutes from the villa
Make it your island week
Base yourself at 691 Queens Grant and leave the car parked.