View from balcony/sitting area
Location: Private Homes, Oceanside, Sea Pines, Island Areas, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA (Oceanfront off South Sea Pines Drive (22 Black Skimmer Rd.)) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 5 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: Oceanfront, beachfront, Sea Pines oceanfront
Oceanfront beach house for fabulous family (or multi-family) holiday. Five bedrooms (sleeps ten), five baths (four en suite), private access to sensational, uncrowded beach, large private swimming pool. 3MB ADSL wireless broadband access, 42" and 32" flat-panel HDTV.
Located in Sea Pines Plantation, home of the PGA Heritage Golf Classic (Harbour Town golf links) and former site of the Family Circle Tennis Classic (one of top four US tennis tournaments). Miles of paths for biking, walking, and rollerblading. Great boating if you are seeking a change of pace. Free tennis privileges daily (one hour) at the South Beach Racquet Club 5 minutes from our house. Access to and/or discounted rates at many of the island's golf courses including Harbour Town.
Property is managed by Destination Vacation Hilton Head Island so as to guarantee your satisfaction during your stay. Their policies, procedures, and protections apply.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed : Master BR
- Queen Bed (2) : Upstairs Oceanside BR; Downstairs Streetside BR
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : 2 each in Upstairs Streetside BR and Downstairs Oceanside/Poolside BR
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Jacuzzi in master BR
- Cable/Satellite TV (5) : 42" Plasma HDTV with DVD in downstairs family room; 32" Plasma HDTV with DVD in master BR; additional TVs in kitchen, upstairs oceanside queen BR and downstairs streetside queen BR
- DVD (2)
- VCR
- Video Library : Childrens videos primarily in downstairs closet
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool : 16' x 34' between house and ocean (can be heated for an additional fee)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Furniture poolside; also 2 outdoor showers
- Balcony : Upstairs deck for eating, entertaining and relaxing
- View/Location
- Oceanfront : Oceanfront with private path to beach
- Communications
- Telephone (3)
- Broadband Internet : 3MB Broadband wireless connection (can easily be connected via ethernet cable)
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Broadband wireless connection
- Other Amenities
- Outside- Swimming Pool (16 by 34) - can be heated for an additional fee, Outdoor Amenities, Upstairs Deck for eating, entertaining, and relaxing, Furniture Poolside, Two Outdoor Showers, Upstairs Lvg Areas, Living Room, Open Plan to Dining Area and Kitchen, Dining Area with Table to seat ten-plus, plus Bar Area with Stools and Counter, Kitchen - well equipped including TV, Downstairs Living Areas, Family Room with 42" flat-panel HDTV, Laundry Room (lg washer and dryer), BR and Bath upstairs, BR and Bath One - King-size Bed, TV with VCR, En Suite Bathroom (vanity with two sinks, shower, Jacuzzi, water closet), BR and Bath Two - Queen-size Bed, En Suite Bathroom, BR and Bathroom Three - Two Twin Beds, Hall Bath), Downstairs, BR and Bath Four - Queen-size Bed, En Suite Bathroom), BR and& Bath Five - Two Twin Beds, Other, Wireless Broadband
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Swimming at Beach or Pool, World-class Golf (30-plus courses within 30 minutes including several "Top 100"), Course Access and Reduced Rates available including PGA Tour Course (Harbour Town, MCI Heritage Golf Classic), World-class Tennis - One Hour Court Time daily at South Beach Racquet Club, Watersports of every type - Boating, Etc, Bicycling - Trails everywhere, Sightseeing and Antiquing (Savannah, Beaufort, and Charleston all an easy drive)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sep 10 - Mar 31, 2012...................$2950/week (Xmas is $3250/dates flexible)
Mar 31 - Apr 13, 2012...................$5600/week
Apr 14 - May 25, 2012...................$4000/week
May 26 - Jun 01, 2012...................$5600/week
Jun 02 - Jun 08, 2012...................$6400/week
Jun 09 - Aug 10, 2012...................$7500/week (except Jun30-Jul06 =$8300)
Aug 11 - Sep 07, 2012...................$6000 (Aug11-17); $4900 (Aug18-Sep07)
Sep 08 - Nov 16, 2012...................$3800/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Oceanfront Beach House Sea Pines - Pool & Private Beach Access
Year Purchased: 1998
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes, Oceanside
Our house has been in the Leavitt family since Ted's father bought the property from Charles Frasier on a hunting trip in the early 1960s. We bought the house in 1998 and then did a complete renovation in order to bring the house up to date. The old beach houses were very open (you had to go outside to the downstairs bedroom!) and we converted it to its present 5-bedroom, 5-bath format, while maintaining the character from the early days of Sea Pines.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Having come to Hilton Head since 1962, our house reflects the dichotomy of a modern version of an original Sea Pines beach cottage with the simplicity of beach life. We personally feel the privacy of our setting is a unique benefit, but each person will have their own viewpoint.
Local shopping - very small but it works. Plantation Station - easiest place to get daily newspapers and a few grocery items Giuseppe's Pizza - eat-in, take-out or delivery. Truffles - a bit more u
Owner's Map of Private Homes, Oceanside
We are Americans who have lived in London since 1999. Our Hilton Head house is our residence in the States that we rent out when we are not there and to maintain the property. Hilton Head is our favorite place in the world, but we do get out and about every once in awhile. This picture is from Mauritius.
Hilton Head is in our blood. Ted's grandmother came from Bluffton before leaving in 1911 and the relatives owned places like Rose Hill, Victoria Bluff, and Kirk's Bluff (along the May River) back when land was cheap, cheap (1800s - 1960s)
Property Photos
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- View from balcony/sitting area - Sea Pines Rental
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- Front of house facing street - Sea Pines Rental
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- Oceanside view of our house - Sea Pines Rental
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- View south from end of our private walk
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- Open-plan living room/dining room/kitchen
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- Dining room, which is part of open plan living/dining/kitchen area
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- Kitchen, which is part of open plan living/dining/kitchen area
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- Dining area and kitchen
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- Upstairs balcony facing ocean
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- Downstairs ocean/poolside family room with 42" plasma HDTV TV/DVD
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- Master bedroom facing ocean, ensuite with jacuzzi; also 32" HDTV and DVD
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- Upstairs queen bedroom facing ocean; ensuite bath with shower
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- Upstairs twin bedroom
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- Queen bedroom downstairs; ensuite bath with shower
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- Downstairs twin bedroom facing ocean; ensuite bathroom
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- Nightime view (courtesy of one of our long-time renters)
Traveler Reviews (16)
Great for Famly Vacation
Guest: Travel Lovers
(Colorado )
Date of Stay: 12/27/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
We just came home from our week in Hilton Head. We really loved staying at this house. It is a great location (right on the beach) and perfect for a big family. There were 9 of us ranging in age from 19 months to 82 and plenty of activities to keep us busy. The house is big with 5 bedrooms so everyone could get away from down time when needed (very important for the grandparents to get a break from the kids!) the weather was lovely (in the 50s and low 60s) which was great for us since we came from the cold....Lots of great places to eat out and plenty of activities nearby.Will definitely consider renting this again should the future bring us back to Hilton Head!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
70th Birthday Celebration
Guest: Susan
(Atlanta (Woodstock) GA)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11
Review Submitted: 10/19/11
We rent your home in 2008 and liked it so much for our family we rented it again in October 2011 to celebrate my husband's 70th birthday. His children and grandchildren were there for the celebration and we loved being together. Your home is comfortable and you can feel that a lot of love has been in the house over the many years that your family has owned it. We enjoyed our time in your home on Sea Pines.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Week's Stay at your beach home
Guest: Lew
(Jacksonville, FL)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11
Review Submitted: 06/06/11
Ted, thanks for allwoing us to rent your beach home. It was absolutely perfect for our family, including water volleyball in the pool (a must). Just steps from the beach, the outdoor deck was a wonderful place to relax and wind down from the day's activities. This was our 10th year at Sea Pines, our 1st year with you. We've already put our reservation in for 2012....see you then.....
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.
6th year renting this beach home!
Guest: Bob and Linny
(Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/26/11
Review Submitted: 03/29/11
We just finished renting this wonderful home for our 6th straight month of March and we've already reserved next year. Need we say more! Our friends and family who join us during the month love it as much as we do.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
We loved it!
Guest: Mary Beth
(Westfield, NJ)
Date of Stay: 02/20/11
Review Submitted: 03/01/11
Great house! Beautiful view! Awesome location. It was an amazing vacation and I can't say more about what great place to stay. We had a blast. Can't wait to go back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect Fall Getaway
Guest: Gator Fans
(Gainesville, FL)
Date of Stay: 10/20/10
Review Submitted: 10/26/10
Our stay was exceptional. The house was very comfortable, the weather was phenomenal, and the proximity to the beach was unbelievable. What a little piece of heaven! We are definitely interested in making this our "open football weekend" getaway!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Hilton Head Island's Hidden Gem
Guest: Fat Daddy
(Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 08/14/10
Review Submitted: 09/15/10
We have had a yearly family reunion on Hilton Head Island (HHI) since 1994. This home is what my family and I have been looking for since our first trip to the island 16 years ago. Everything about this place reminds you of why you make the annual pilgrimage to the coast - relaxation. This front row home is everything you want it to be without the extravagant excess of other homes on the island. I say this to stress the importance of my next point. This is the most at home I have felt in a vacation home - period. I wouldn't change a single thing about this home. The home's private beach access, excellent upper level deck for beach gazing, and amazing pool (for volleyball) is all top notch. The listing as well as the photos of this place cannot do it justice. Far better in person. For an original home it was extremely clean and well maintained. I would recommend this home to anyone and everyone who wants a true HHI vacation experience. This will be the first home I look at when planning my future HHI family reunions.
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22 Black Skimmer: Ideal site for reaxing vacation .
Guest: Happiness a way of traveling , not a destination
(St Louis Missouri)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10
Review Submitted: 07/07/10
We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary at Sea Pines and loved 22 Black Skimmer. My wife and I, two adult children and their spouses, and four grandchildren ( two teenagers and two under 3) stayed here. Perfect setup for this group, allowing privacy for all three families. . Our beach access and pool were also ideal for informal family living. Breathtaking ocean views and sunsets. Biking distance to everything on our rental bikes. Crabs and sea turtles provide excitement. Our second time at Sea Pines but there is still much left to explore. We can't wait to come back. Owner helpful from the start .Management cheerful. responsive and professional. Overall, we could not have had a nicer experience.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Lil Moore
(Columbia, TN 38401)
Date of Stay: 12/13/09
Review Submitted: 12/13/09
22 Black Skimmer has been my dream vacation home for many summers. The spacious deck overlooking the ocean is perfect for the morning cup of coffee and the evening glass of wine. Much warmth has been felt by our three generations now for 10 years. We lost our "Papa" several years ago, but we can still feel his presence because he loved it so. Last summer this house stood silent witness as one of our granddaughters became engaged. We love everything about it. It's a FAMILY home.
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Guest: Lisa Flint
(Decatur, GA)
Date of Stay: 12/02/09
Review Submitted: 12/02/09
This house is awesome. It has plenty of room inside and out for all large groups. The location to the sea, tennis, golf and dining is the best. I would truly recommend this house to everyone. It was a pleasure working with the owner in planning this vacation stay.
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