Beautiful view from the living room and bedrooms of our / your Villamare Villa
Location: Villamare, Palmetto Dunes Plantation, Island Areas, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA (Steps From The Pool, Beach, and Ocean) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: Villa/Condo
Welcome to “Dolphin Lookout™," where you can actually see the dolphins as they swim by in the ocean. The spectacular view to the left is the actual view of the ocean, beach, and pool that you will see from both of your bedrooms, your living room, and your two balconies as a guest in this fantastic villa. In fact, the view you will see is actually closer than the picture shows it to be, since the picture was taken to show the panoramic view. This villa is so spectacular that since 2007 we have booked it over 300 days each year. Each year we freshened it up and add several new features. All three televisions (living room, master bedroom, second bedroom) are large screen HD TVs with DVD players. The kitchen appliances are all stainless steel and installed in December 2011. Many families return each year because of its view, its inside décor, its cleanliness and for the detail and care for which we treat our guests. Each year our returning guests and their referrals account for a larger percentage of our guests. We have dozens of very positive reviews. Please ask to see them. We will gladly email them to you.
Please contact us if you are interested in being our guest for a week or longer. We do not rent for periods of time less then one week. For more information about this villa please read below OR for more information on any of our three pool, beach and ocean view villas in Palmetto Dunes, contact us directly.
This villa has direct access to the beach, which is less than a 3-minute walk away. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath, almost 1250 square foot villa also includes a living room, dining area and kitchen with utility closet (with washer and dryer). Since purchasing this villa is 2003 we have enhanced it with all new flooring, new living sofa bed and chairs (2010 and 2011), new balcony furniture (2011)(bar stool height to allow for easy enjoyment of the incredible view), new blinds throughout, new painting, newly installed stainless steel kitchen appliances (2011), 3 large screen HDTVs (2010 and 2011), and many other touches. Both bedroom suites have privacy with closet, shower and a terrace/balcony so you can enjoy the magnificent views. The master bedroom also has a Jacuzzi tub. The living room has a very comfortable queen sized sleeper sofa. For in-villa relaxation, each bedroom and the living room have an HDTV with 90+channels and a DVD. There is free high speed wireless Internet throughout and free long distance calling in the United States and Canada. Villamare even has its own fitness center, FREE to guests, with indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, 7 cardio machines with TVs, universal gym and free-weights. Book early to assure availability.
Five things separate our villas from most other villas on Hilton Head Island:
1) We have contracted with a company that inspects your villa between visits to insure the villa is in top notch shape for your visit. The inspectors are not the cleaning service. They are a separate company that inspects your villa to make sure everything works properly and is clean for your arrival.
2) You automatically become a member of our Frequent Guest Club™. This entitles you to the previous year’s rates on ANY of our three Hilton Head properties on your return visits, year after year. Membership starts immediately after your visit, so come back later this year or later years and get the previous year’s rates.
3) We have arrangements with bike rental, boat rental and golf course rentals to give our guests discounts. All you need do is call them and give them the password we supply you.
4) A Welcome Packet that includes directions to the villa, numbers to call if you need anything during your stay, a list of over 60 Hilton Head restaurants, and more.
5) In addition to us being involved owners and available for your needs, we have a local company that will be available 24/7, just in case of emergencies during your visit. If something doesn’t work properly during your stay, you call them, and they are there.
We pride ourselves in service to you. If you ever have any problems or questions, just call me on my personal cell phone, call our offices, or call our 24/7 number. You will get information on this and more with the welcome packet you receive from us as soon as we receive your final payment for your stay.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you are pricing other Villamare villas, we advise you to ask ALL Villamare owners, if the pictures on their website are actually the view from their villa and pictures of their villa. Some owners who own villas with limited views may show “canned” pictures as if they are the actual views from their villa. OUR views and pictures within the villa are the actual view and interior.
Palmetto Dunes, where your villa is located, has won several awards:
* # 1 Family Resort in North America, by Travel & Leisure Magazine
* # 3 Tennis Center in the World, by Tennis Resort Online
* Golf Course of the Year, The Robert Trent Jones Course, by the South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association (one of 3 golf courses in Palmetto Dunes and within 2 miles of your villa)
* # 1 Golf Course on Hilton Head Island, The Arthur Hills Course, by Fodor's Golf Digest (one of 3 golf courses in Palmetto Dunes and within 2 miles of your villa)
The material regarding this property in this listing, including the unique name we have given this property, "Dolphin Lookout" and any like derivative, is the intellectual property and copyright of Michael Abelson, 2010.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : Sheets, towels, wash cloths, dish towels, etc.
- Elevator : Two elevators are in the building
- Washer : In unit full size washer and dryer
- Dryer : In unit full size washer and dryer
- Garage : Under villa parking
- Covered Parking : Under villa parking
- Off Street Parking : Additional parking next to building
- Beds
- King Bed : In the master bedroom
- Queen Bed : Two queen beds in the second bedroom. One queen sofa bed in the living room.
- Convertible Bed : The sofa in the living room converts to a third queen sized bed
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : There are two soaking tubs in the villa, one in each bathroom
- Private Hot Tub
- Shared Hot Tub : Two additional hot tubs are available in public areas. One additional hot tub is available next to the outdoor pool while another public hot tub is available next to the indoor pool in the recreation center on property.
- Sauna : There is a sauna in the indoor recreation center on the property, limited to Villamare guests and residents.
- Cable/Satellite TV : HD TV available in the villa. The living room and each bedroom have an HDTV with DVD player.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool : Outdoor pool is heated October 1 through November 15 and January 1 to March 31. The indoor pool is heated all year long.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : New stainless steel stove, microwave, dish washer and refrigerator installed in December 2011. All cookware and utensils are supplied.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : New stainless steel refrigerator installed December 2011.
- Dishwasher : New stainless steel dishwasher installed in December 2011.
- Microwave : New stainless steel microwave installed in December 2011.
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Gas grills are available in the Villamare family park located on the property.
- Balcony : This villa has two balconies, each with magnificant views of the pool area, beach and ocean.
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Incredible beach, ocean and pool view.
- Oceanfront : Incredible beach, ocean and pool view.
- Communications
- Telephone : There are three wireless portable phones, one in each bedroom and one in the living area. There is toll free calling anywhere in the US and Canada.
- Free Long Distance : There is toll free calling anywhere in the US and Canada.
- Broadband Internet : There is wireless broadband available throughout the villa and on both balconies.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : There is wireless broadband available throughout the villa and on both balconies.
- Other Amenities
- Cable TV with over 90 channels, new stainless steel kitchen appliances including refrigerator with ice maker. There is also in villa clothes washer and dryer. There is also a fitness center on the property with one indoor heated pool, 7 cardio machines with individual TVs, universal gym, free weights, whirlpool and sauna. NO Smoking and NO Pets.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Only owners are allowed pets within Villamare. To the best of our knowledge, we have never had a pet in the villa.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : PLEASE do NOT smoke in our villa. Help us keep it smoke free.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Biking on the beach or bike trails, fitness center / gym
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
January 1-March 12, 2011 = $1199/week March 12 to April 2 = $1499/week
April 2 to April 30 = $1599/week April 30 to May 28 = $1399/week
May 28 to June 4 = $1699/week June 4 to June 11 = $2099/week
June 11 to August 6 = $2199/week August 6 to August 13 = $2099/week
August 13 to September 10= $1499/week Sept 10 to March 3, 2012 = $1249/week
We do not rent by the day. All rentals are weekly or longer.
November through March monthly rentals also - ask for price
Plus a 11% Sales Tax. NO OTHER FEES!!!!! CONTACT US FOR GREAT MONTHLY RATES!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
"Dolphin Lookout™" Incredible Villamare 5 Stars - Abelson
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Villamare
I chose to buy this property for numerous reasons. First, Villamare and this villa especially, have incredible views. Second, Villamare takes pride in the upkeep of the grounds and facilities. It is also the only villa complex on the Island, to our knowledge, that has an indoor pool, sauna, hot tub and cardio equipment / weights in an indoor building on its grounds. Third, Hilton Head, and especially Palmetto Dunes, has an incredible beach. Fourth, Hilton Head is one of the most beautiful family spots and beaches on the east coast.
The Unique Benefits at this Villa
It has an incredible view of the pool, beach and ocean. It is only a few minute walk from the front door of the villa to the beach.
Property Photos
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- Beautiful view from the living room and bedrooms of our / your Villamare Villa - Palmetto Dunes, South Carolina Rental
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- View of fountain area from our villa balcony. - Palmetto Dunes, South Carolina Rental
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- Relax and enjoy the view from your private balcony - Palmetto Dunes, South Carolina Rental
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- Living Room
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- Partial view of living and dining area - new ceiling fan not shown
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- King sized bed in master bedroom with balcony via sliding doors to the right
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- Master bathroom with jacuzzi tub, make-up area, shower, etc.
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- Second bedroom with 2 queen beds, table, dresser, TV and second balcony
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- Picture with new stainless steel appliances will be uploaded soon.
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- This is how close your view of the pool will be from our villa.
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- Even on a cloudy day, your wide angle view from our / your villa is magnificent
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- Enjoy boating on the lagoon, boat rental 2 blocks from your front door
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- Beach in Dec 2008, biking the 17 mile beach, bathing & tanning is always popular
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- Outdoor and kiddie pools with ocean/beach views and access
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- Villamare Indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room & equipment available 7 days a week
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- 7 cardio machines with TVs and other equipment in Villamare Fitness Center
Traveler Reviews (3)
7 years and counting
Guest: Betty
(Ann Arbor, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 12/17/11
Review Submitted: 12/28/11
This is our 7th winter at Dolphin Lookout for a 3 month stay. We are so comfortable living in this villa. The owner is continually updating the property with new furniture, appliances etc. and very responsive to any requests we make. The kitchen is completely supplied for cooking & dining. Overall it is very clean and has all the amenities we enjoy. It's our home away from home. We have an incredible view of the ocean from 3 rooms - golf, tennis, swimming, beach and fitness center are all in walking distance. This is a wonderful place for families, friends or couples to enjoy a great vacation!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Another great stay in HH
Guest: HH Golfer
(Texas)
Date of Stay: 11/05/11
Review Submitted: 11/12/11
Our second stay at "Dolphin Lookout" was excellent. We love the location and unbeatable ocean views. We love riding bikes on the beach, but this time we spent plenty of time at the (heated!) outdoor pool. The villa was in great shape again and we really enjoyed it - we highly recommend it. We'll be back again next year!!
Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
HHI visitor 2011
Guest: HHI visitor 2011
(Chardon, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/02/11
The view was incredible. The property was not clean. We had to clean the floors ourselves (they made our feet black and our children complained) and wipe down some areas(walls, light switches, cupboards etc.) that had visible dirt from previous visitors. I called regarding the blinds that could not be opened in the guest bedroom (so much for enjoying the ocean view). I was told that they would be looked at or replaced in a couple of days and no one showed to take care of that. This was our third stay at Villamare and our third condo.....we enjoyed our other units more than this one. Appliances need to be updated (dishwasher, toaster, iron....) and it needs a thorough cleaning. For the amount of money we paid to stay there I wasn't impressed. I recommend the location of the unit, but changes need to be made to make it more enjoyable.
Owner response:2500+ and counting ;-). I personally own and manage this villa. Since 2003, when I purchased the villa, we have had 100s of families who have been our guests for over 2500 days. Many return time and time again. We have had dozens of positive testimonials, several of which appear on our property’s website. I have invested well over $30,000 upgrading the villa. I feel badly about this one family’s experience. I was not aware of their concerns until I called them to see how they were enjoying the villa, two days after they arrived. They told me at that point about the cleaning and blinds, and said everything else was fine. They told me they handled the cleaning and didn’t see the need to call me. I surely wish they had called me; and immediately after their arrival. I would have personally contacted the company that cleans our villa and demanded they go back and clean the villa correctly or lose the cleaning contract. The blinds must have been broken the week before by the previous guest. The blinds have been fixed, but as special order blinds, they couldn’t be fixed immediately. I apologized formally to this family when we spoke two days after their arrival. I still feel bad about their experience. I have put new safe guards in place on how the villa is taken care of to make sure this doesn’t ever happen again.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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