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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 122542 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Twin Beds
Den
1 Double Futon
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
2 Min Walk 2 Beach. Walk 2 Pickleball Golf Tennis Restaurants Pvt Pool SPA Bikes
One of the Best-Located Homes on Hilton Head Island! Enjoy a true island getaway at this beautifully appointed third-row ocean home in Palmetto Dunes Plantation, just a 2-minute walk to the beach. Relax in your private heated pool and spa, or walk to Palmetto Dunes world class amenities from this unbeatable location.
Enjoy recently installed seamless flooring along with the renovated Caribbean blue pebble plaster pool and spa.
Over 50% of our bookings are repeat guests!
3 weeks available in August. Thanksgiving and Christmas available.
2026 bookings are filling faster than ever — reserve your preferred weeks now!
Unmatched Walkable Location
2-minute walk to beach, tennis & pickleball courts, restaurants, and the Trent Jones Golf Course
Fazio and Arthur Hills golf courses just a 5-minute drive
Award-winning Palmetto Dunes Plantation
Backyard Island Paradise
30’ heated pool with spa (Renovated Jan, 2026)
Professional-grade synthetic putting green
Screened porch, deck, and second-level sun deck
Outdoor dining areas (table for 6 and elevated bar table for 4)
6 poolside chaise loungers + 2 chaise loungers on sun deck
Hammock, cornhole, pool & beach toys
Outdoor shower
Spacious, Elegant Interior
5 bedrooms, decorated in gracious Southern charm
Sunny vaulted family room with 55” flat-screen cable TV
Huge, well-equipped 20’ kitchen with stainless steel appliances
Dining room seats 8-10 + breakfast room seats 6
Bedroom Layout
Charleston Summerville Master Suite: King bed, private bath with furniture-quality granite double vanity
Augusta Room: Queen bed, Jack-and-Jill bath
Nautical Room: Two twin beds, Jack-and-Jill bath
Hemingway Room (Upstairs): Queen bed, private access to sun deck, charming toddler sleeping nook
Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage: Twin beds
Newly renovated bath for Lighthouse and Hemingway bedrooms.
Guest half bath downstairs
Exceptional Extras (Rare for Rentals!)
Lush tropical private yard perfect in nature
4 adult bikes + 3 children’s bikes
2-seat adult kayak + single-seat child’s kayak
8 beach chairs, beach tent, 2 beach wagons, beach mats
Cornhole, indoor games, books, toy chest
3 hole synthetic golf putting green
Drip & Keurig coffee makers
Cable TV throughout (6 TVs), DVDs, VCRs
Beach Access
A short stroll across a wooded lot brings you directly to the private beach access — quiet, scenic, and just steps away.
Recent Updates
January renovations include new flooring in the kitchen, den, breakfast room, dining room, foyer, and hallway
Pool, spa, and pool deck fully resurfaced
Pool and/or spa heat available for an additional fee
(Spa heat is complimentary June–August)
Perfect location. Short walk to resort amenities. An unforgettable Hilton Head vacation awaits.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Hilton Head Island
Located on a private beach, this vacation home is in Mid Island, a neighborhood in Hilton Head Island. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Shelter Cove Towne Centre and The Village at Wexford. Traveling with kids? Consider Legendary Golf, or check out an event or a game at Van Der Meer Tennis Academy. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hilton Head, SC
What's nearby
- Palmetto Dunes Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Robert Trent Jones Golf Course - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Palmetto Dunes Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Circle K - 4 min drive
- Hilton Head Diner Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta House Shelter Cove - 5 min drive
- Nectar - 5 min drive
- Poseidon - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Sep 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sandy B.
Jun 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandy B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Suzette B.
Aug 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilton Head
Suzette B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cindy S.
Jun 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream family vacation
Cindy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beth M.
Feb 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Beth M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dana B.
Jul 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for our Hilton Head vacation
Dana B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vada A.
Jul 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Hilton Head Location
Vada A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary J.
Jun 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
Mary J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
CIndy B.
May 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house!
CIndy B.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
thomas t.
Jul 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
thomas t.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hal W.
Apr 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilton Head Spring 2023
Hal W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bernadette S.
Aug 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Palmetto Dunes home
Bernadette S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
William T.
Oct 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
William T.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
David Y.
Nov 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall trip
David Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Lucretia B.
Oct 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October vacation
Lucretia B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
Jun 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect resort rental
Mary M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
edwards j.
Oct 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
edwards j.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jill L.
Jun 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach home
Jill L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert H.
Jan 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal spot
Robert H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jerry K.
Sep 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
18 Mooring Buoy
Jerry K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ted J.
Jul 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
HH vaca
Ted J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrea B.
Jul 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation Paradise
Andrea B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl Z.
Aug 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10 stars !
Cheryl Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patti D.
May 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property.
Patti D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Doug B.
Jul 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brower Pilgramage
Doug B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Gordon and Karen Barber
Gordon and Karen Barber live in Alpharetta, Georgia just outside Atlanta. They met at the University of Maryland where Karen was an undergraduate and Gordon after serving as a US Army officer was a graduate student. Gordon is a 1970 graduate of The Citadel and a retired AVP with AT&T with 41 years service. He is originally from Hendersonville, NC. Karen graduated from USC in Columbia in 1975 and is an author and a contributing editor for Guideposts Magazine. She grew up in Accokeek, Maryland. They have three sons, Jeff, Chris and John, daughter-in-law Leah, daughter-in-law Bailey, grandson Reed and granddaughter Kendall all of whom live in the Atlanta area. Jeff is a Duke under graduate and Duke MBA graduate, Chris USC in LA undergraduate and Emory MBA, John a UGA under graduate and MBA at U of Maryland graduate, Bailey a UGA graduate and Leah a Ga Tech graduate.
Why they chose this property
Our family vacationed in Hilton Head and rented homes in Palmetto Dunes for about 6 years before we purchased 18 Mooring Buoy. We found the area to be an ideal vacation spot for families especially with children and/or grandchildren. This location is private yet within walking distance to world class golf course, world class tennis facility and much more.
What makes this property unique
Location. Location. Location. We are a 2.5 minute walk to the beach, 2 minute walk to the PD tennis and pickleball court center, 3 minute walk to Trent Jones Golf Course and 3 minute walk to restaurants. The ocean, private pool and spa are magnets for all. We enjoy bike rides throughout Palmetto Dunes, boating on the lagoons, tennis, grilling outside and dining in our favorite restaurants. We provide bikes, kayaks, corn hole, putting green, screened porch, private sun deck, private heated pool, SPA and every kitchen utensil you can imagine.
Languages:
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