We stayed there many times using cash in the past (see signature--those are all cash stays). In the past few years, it has been almost impossible for us to find availability. We got lucky in 2024. It's been so impossible to book a cash stay, and we love this place so much, that we just closed on a 280 point purchase there. Never thought we'd do that, but it's so worth it. That pier is my happy place.
And don't forget a pair of binoculars. Last time we were lucky enough to have a villa overlooking the water, where I could spend hours scanning the waters, watching the bald eagles nesting, the dolphins, the rays, the birds come and go, the ospreys, etc.
To echo what others are saying, there are plenty of options if someone wishes to have a more "let's do something" vacation. Is he a golfer? If so, tons of places to tee it up. Walking/Hiking? Again, several options, one of the best being Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge which sits between the two bridges you cross over on the way to the island proper. There are a few miniature golf places situated around the island. There are all manners of boat tours that leave out of Shelter Cove. Outside Hilton Head operates out of Shelter Cove and has fishing expeditions, dolphin sighting tours, guided kayak tours (or just rent a kayak), and more. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina sits near the entrance to the Disney/Shelter Cove complex and offers topnotch entertainment by equity actors doing well known Broadway shows, comedy acts, and concerts. You can actually walk there from the resort in under 10 minutes. There are museums, trolley tours, historical areas (including Savannah and farther away, Charleston), and then there is the beach. Restaurants are numerous (I read somewhere around 300?) and most are good to very good.
There are lots of walking options at HHI, including the bike trails which double as pedestrian walkways, as well. Something like 100 miles of them. I don't know if your 11-year old is capable of doing something like a parasailing, but that is available nearby. The wildlife refuge I mentioned would be an excellent spot as its acres upon acres of outdoors walking and seeing wildlife. The grounds at the main resort are lovely and include a butterfly garden and the yard games I mentioned: horseshoes (2 places), corn hole, giant checkers, bocce ball, and numerous hammocks where he could swing to his heart's content. Many of the restaurants on HHI have outdoor seating, and you could request a table on the periphery if you wished. In particular, a place like Skull Creek Boathouse has loads of outdoor seating though it offers no reservations. But, if you go at, say, 4PM you could probably easily sit outside and watch the full service marina to which it's attached. Same with Fishcamp on Broad Creek. They do take reservations, but have a large outdoor seating area including some chairs off the main floor where your son could flourish. I've also heard good things about the Sandbox Interactive Museum and the Coastal Discovery Museum. And the resort is so very calming and outdoorsy at the same time. A great place to be. I'm sure you will do some research, but I do believe HHI would be a superb place for all of you.
Sorry to hear. Looking at the DVC website, I see the announcment:How did I not know the beach house is closed
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There are lots of walking options at HHI, including the bike trails which double as pedestrian walkways, as well. Something like 100 miles of them. I don't know if your 11-year old is capable of doing something like a parasailing, but that is available nearby. The wildlife refuge I mentioned would be an excellent spot as its acres upon acres of outdoors walking and seeing wildlife. The grounds at the main resort are lovely and include a butterfly garden and the yard games I mentioned: horseshoes (2 places), corn hole, giant checkers, bocce ball, and numerous hammocks where he could swing to his heart's content. Many of the restaurants on HHI have outdoor seating, and you could request a table on the periphery if you wished. In particular, a place like Skull Creek Boathouse has loads of outdoor seating though it offers no reservations. But, if you go at, say, 4PM you could probably easily sit outside and watch the full service marina to which it's attached. Same with Fishcamp on Broad Creek. They do take reservations, but have a large outdoor seating area including some chairs off the main floor where your son could flourish. I've also heard good things about the Sandbox Interactive Museum and the Coastal Discovery Museum. And the resort is so very calming and outdoorsy at the same time. A great place to be. I'm sure you will do some research, but I do believe HHI would be a superb place for all of you.
I wonder what they are updating?
Can we wish for a freestyle machine inside of Signals
I didn’t know either until I just got this email. We booked a confirmed rental, but at least one pool is open. Does this mean the entire complex at the Beach House is closed and we cannot access even the beach portion at all to even walk on the beach?How did I not know the beach house is closed
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Good question. Two months isn't a long time to do any major work, so I'm guessing it will mostly be maintenance-required updates: they mention some pool work. Other possibilities are refurbing the kitchen/bathrooms (the plumbing had issues when I worked there) or perhaps refreshing the nature center and Surfmen's Room. You'll have to let us know next time you go!
Beach can be accessed without going through the beach house. You'll be able to park at the beach house and walk on the beach. But it's likely the shuttle will not be running since the beach house is closed.
You are correct. It is really hard to decide since the contract price is so cheap. We have been comparing the dues price to what rentals cost in Sea Pines. We alternate stays between Disney and Sea Pines. For what a 1-bedroom in dues cost at Disney we can rent a 2 or 3 bedroom unit in Sea Pines. It is a really hard decision, hence why we haven't done anything yet.
