Halcyon Days from the beach. Private beachwalk, massive bay window and decks.
Location: Private Homes, North Forest Beach, Island Areas, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA (Savannah 45 min. HHI Airport 15 min. Charleston 2hrs) View Map
Accommodations: Oceanfront 3 floor-2 elevators, 8 Bedrooms + Library, 8.5 Baths (Sleeps 16-24)
'Halcyon Days' is an incredible Oceanfront home with over 6550 heated square feet (7,500+ total) of stunning living space on North Forest Beach, Hilton Head Island. 8 Bedroom Suites, 8.5 baths, a library/den, an enormous greatroom, a Chef's gourmet kitchen, a private dining room and a private in-ground heated pool with a hot tub are some of the features of this luxurious home.
Halcyon Day's gourmet kitchen offers every feature a chef will enjoy including a Thermadore 4-burner plus griddle gas stove with a Thermadore multi speed hi tech hood. The electric oven is both convection and conventional, there is a microwave oven, a dishwasher, a double door refrigerator and two sinks with disposals. Granite counter tops and a travertine tiled wall complete this space. There are ocean views from every workspace.
Gathering areas in the home include a huge great room, a 23 foot wide bay window with three huge armchairs with ottomans, a dining room, and a spacious kitchen bar counter with seating space for seven or more plus a third floor coffee bar/library/reading area. In addition the enormous rear bedroom on the 1st floor there is a 92" brilliant white Hi Def projection screen hooked up to a Hitachi HD Projector and HD cable box, with over 300 channels plus HBO and Showtime.
There are eight large, gloriously decorated, completely individual bedrooms. There are unobstructed ocean views from all three floors, plus from the garden and pool area. Most bedrooms have comfortable armchairs or sofas or both. The luxuriously expansive second floor oceanfront King Master Suite has a bay window with a three seat sofa and two large armchairs and offers 180 degree ocean views which are awesome. There is also a private oceanfront deck off this master suite.
The third floor King Master suite has a substantial four poster King bed, a 42 inch plasma flatscreen TV, plus a huge bathroom fit for a King and Queen. This bedroom has the best ocean views in the house from its semi circular oceanfront deck. On a clear day or evening you can see the vapor trails from rockets as they launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida as well as Tybee Island, Savannah GA.
The bedrooms, baths, hallways, and dining areas have gorgeous chandeliers or ceiling fans. The baseboards are tall and the crown molding and other various millwork is impressive. The third floor has an open library/den area with two beautiful chaise lounges and a coffee bar. On the first floor there is a butlers pantry with granite countertops, a large sink, an ice maker in a second refrigerator. Under the granite counters are a super size, super silent Bosch washer and Bosch dryer. There is a second washer and dryer on the second floor.
There are two elevators, one from the garage (ground floor) to first floor and another from the first floor (main living floor) to the second and third floors. For guests requiring Internet hookup there is "always on" wireless Internet hookup throughout the house. There is parking for 9+ cars.
Halcyon Days is filled with wonderful, superb quality comfy yet very elegant furniture and decor. The quality of the fabrics and colors selected and the quality of the furnishings will enhance your vacation experience. The beds and the mattresses are superb and will help you sleep comfortably. As a Halcyon Days guest you will feel as if you have stepped into the pages of Architectural Digest or Southern Living.
Whether relaxing in one of the gracious bedrooms or bathing in the travertine and granite clad bathrooms or lounging in the overstuffed sofas or armchairs you will want your Halcyon Days vacation to last forever.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: 4 zone air conditioning. 1 A/C for each floor, plus seperate unit for very large 1st Fl Queen bedroom.
- Washer (2) : One Bosch extra large capacity washer in utility room close to kitchen. One GE extra large capacity washer on second floor close to 4 bedrooms.
- Dryer (2) : One extra large capacity dryer in utility room close to kitchen. One extra large capacity dryer on second floor close to 4 bedrooms.
- Linens Provided: All linens including 16 beach towels provided.
- Garage: Two car garage under part of house. Elevator from garage to 1st living floor.
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking: Parking in driveway for up to 9 vehicles.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Driveway can be used for RV/Boat/Trailer parking. Will reduce space available for cars.
- Gas Fireplace: Gas fireplace in Greatroom.
- Elevator (2) : Elevator from garage to 1st floor. Second elevator from 1st floor to 2nd and 3rd floors.
- Beds
- King Bed (6) : Gorgeous beds with exceptional mattresses.
- Queen Bed (2) : Two gorgeous Mitchell Gold Queen Beds, one with upholstered headboard.
- Convertible Bed: Exceptional Quality Queen convertable sofa bed in 1st floor very large Queen bedroom room.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (9) : Cable TV provided by Time Warner Cable.
- DVD (9)
- VCR
- Video Game Console: Sony Playstation 2
- Video Games (10)
- CD Player (6)
- Stereo System (2)
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Hot Tub
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (3) : 2 Full size with freezer sections, one in kitchen and one in utility room close to kitchen. 1 under counter on 3rd floor. 1 in garage.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony (3) : 2 off oceanfront King bedrooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors and 1 off one of the 2nd floor King bedroom suites.
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Magnificient direct oceanfront views. You will be able to see Tybee Island in Savannah Georgia as well as the tail trails in the sky when rockets launch from the Kennedy Center in Florida. Awesome!
- Oceanfront: Same as for Beachfront View, with the addition that as Halcyon Days is set well ahead of the houses on either side the views to the left and right of the house are unimpeded. More than 180 degrees of ocean and beach views.
- Communications
- Telephone (10) : Telephone in every room as well as extras in living areas and kitchen.
- Free Long Distance: Free long distance from all phones to anywhere throughout USA and Canada.
- Broadband Internet: High speed broadband wireless internet throughout the house.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Fireplace in Living Room, 2 Elevators, Phones in all bedrooms, 180 degree Oceanfront Views, 3 Oceanfront Decks, Walk in Closets, 4 Air Conditioning Units, 9 TVs, 42" Flatscreen TV in 8th Bedroom, 92" Wall HI DEF Proj Screen connected to HD Cable w/HBO + Showtime, DSL WiFi 24/7 Internet, Second Butlers Pantry/Kitchen, 3 Refrigerators inside 1 in Garage, Gourmet Kitchen with 4 burner + griddle Gas/Electric Thermadore Cooktop, 3rd Floor Coffee Bar/Reading Room w microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, prep sink, 2 Washers, 2 Dryers, 4 Jacuzzi Tubs in Bathrooms, Private Heated Spa, Private Heated Pool, Private Beach Walk, 2 Car Garage, Parking for 9 cars.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Eco-tours by kayak or foot, Sea Turtle Protection Walks, Nature trails, Deep Sea Fishing, Gulf Stream Fishing.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
NB: VACATION WEEKS DURING ALL PERIODS BELOW MAY BE PRICED HIGHER. ASK FOR DETAILS
Winter 2008/9 Jan 3 to Feb 28 2009 $5,950 p/week. $14,950 p/month
Spring 2009 Mar 1 to May 9 2009 $8,950 p/week. $35,800 p/month
Sport (Spring) 2009 May 10 to Jun 5 2009 $11,950 p/week. $47,800 p/month
Summer 2009 Jun 6 to Aug 15 2009 $14,950 p/week. $59,800 p/month
Sport (Fall) 2009 Aug 16 to Sep 12 2009 $9,950 p/week. $39,800 p/month
Fall 2009 Sep 13 to Nov 21 2009 $7,950 p/week. $31,800 p/month
Winter 2008/2009 Nov 28 2009 to Feb 27 2010 $5,950 p/week. $14,950 p/month
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Magnificient 8BR/8.5BA Oceanfront Estate Home **December Open*
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes
We built Halcyon Days, completing it in June 2004, to compliment our 6 bedroom rental home, Yellowdog by the Sea. Both houses are on the same beach, on Hilton Head Island about three quarters of a mile apart.
Yellowdog was booked most weeks during the year, covering it's expenses and making a profit. In fact, we were turning away guests. In addition some of our guests families were growing and they needed more than 6 bedrooms. The need was there for a more substantial home and when the opportunity came we jumped at the chance.
Thus "Halcyon Days" was born and Rosie had a chance to put her magical spell on the home, creating a magnificient masterpiece, a dream rental estate home.
The 8 bedroom 8.5 bathroom configuration, with the over 7,500 sq. ft. size has been an incredible hit with larger families, multi generational families and executive groups and as result Halcyon Days is now rented for almost 40 weeks every year.
North Forest Beach on Hilton Head Island is the perfect location for an oceanfront beach home and for an oceanfront vacation.
The Unique Benefits at this Oceanfront 3 floor-2 elevators
Awesome views.
Right ON the beach.
Everything is clean and fresh and kept in "almost new" condition.
Excellent quality in finshes and furnishings.
Large and luxurious bedrooms.
Super comfortable beds.
The two oceanfront master suites are incomparable.
Kitchen has great design and every "toy" a chef may desire.
Yellowdog by the Sea, our 6 bed 6 bath oceanfront vacation home. Sister home to Halcyon Days. www.YellowdogByTheSea.com
Coligny Plaza is our local plaza and is where vacationers can find everything for their holiday. Walk or ride a bike to Coligny from either house, grab a coffee, indulge in holiday pleasures.
Owner's Map of Private Homes
Rosie and Andre', Hilton Head Island residents since 1985. Our partners since June 2005, The Longabaugh Family not in photo.
Property Photos
- Halcyon Days from the beach. Private beachwalk, massive bay window and decks. - Hilton Head Island, Forest Beach, SC - South Carolina Home Rental - Stunning, New, Oceanfront Mansion!
- View from large third floor deck showing pool, deck, lawn, beachwalk and Ocean - Hilton Head Island, Forest Beach, SC - South Carolina Home Rental - Stunning, New, Oceanfront Mansion!
- Expansive Great room with fireplace provides a central gathering place. - Hilton Head Island, Forest Beach, SC - South Carolina Home Rental - Stunning, New, Oceanfront Mansion!
- Third Floor Salon Room 8th Bedroom
- Chairs overlooking Beach
- Top floor King Suite with sofa and two armchairs
- Sitting Area in Second Floor Master Bedroom with Comfy Sofa and Two Armchairs
- Master Bedroom Second Floor Oceanfront
- Expansive first floor Four-Poster King-size Suite with Sofa
- Antique Dining Table with gorgeous chandelier
- Chef's Gourmet Kitchen with granite topped counter and seating for seven
- Great Room Bay Window view to Beach and Ocean. No obstructions for 180 degree
- Gorgeous Oceanfront Pool with Spa
- First Floor King Bedroom Suite
- Second Floor Queen Bedroom with Private Bathroom
- Third Floor Library Den w/Two Chaise, Refrigerator, Cherry Cabinet and Bar Sink
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #40640
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