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2 Min Walk 2 Beach, Golf, Tennis, Pickleball, Pvt Heated Pool, SPA, Bikes, Kayak
- House2542 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 12
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 3–7 nights
House, 5 Bedrooms + Den, 3.5 Baths, (Sleeps 10-12)
Bedrooms
Owner
Gordon and Karen Barber
- Languages:
- english
About 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.
Gordon and Karen Barber purchased this House in 2002
Why Gordon and Karen Barber chose Hilton Head Island
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 House 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.
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- Satellite or cable
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Parking
- Heater
- Swimming pool
- Hot Tub
- Fireplace
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3, Half Baths: 1
Safety features
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
- Exterior lighting
- First-aid kit
- Smoke detector
Location Type
- BeachPrivate access to world class Hilton Head Island white sand beach.
- Near The OceanLocated on third row with a 2 minute leisure walk from our backyard pool across a wooded path to reach the beach.
- ResortPalmetto Dunes Resort gated with golf courses, pickleball, tennis and bike paths with private beach access.
General
- coin laundry
- Telephone(4) Located in kitchen, Charleston Master Suite, Hemingway Bedroom and Augusta Bedroom.
- Air Conditioning3 Separate HVAC Systems ensure setting for personal comfort
- Heating3 Separate HVAC systems ensure settings for personal comfort
- Linens ProvidedAll sheets and pillow cases are provided. Starter supplies of soap, tissue, paper towels.
- Washing MachineFull Size Large Capacity
- Clothes DryerFull Size
- FireplaceFireplace is for aesthetic purposes only
- ParkingShaded at doorstep for 3 vehicles without any blocking. 5 vehicles with 2 blocked
- InternetWireless High Speed internet throughout the house
- Towels ProvidedBath towels, wash cloths and dish towels provided
- Safe
- Wireless InternetWireless internet for use throughout the property Free Wi-Fi
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomComfortable seating for 10. Includes two couches and high end swivel wicker chairs
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- DishwasherStainless steel dishwasher.
- RefrigeratorLarge stainless steel with automatic ice maker. Crushed or cubed ice + cold water dispenser. Small refrigerator for beverages. Stand alone ice machine producing 66 lbs. of ice per day.
- Stove5 burner solid surface stove top
- OvenStainless still oven.
- MicrowaveStainless steel built in microwave.
- Grill
- Coffee MakerTwo 10 cup Coffee Makers plus Keurig single cup elite coffee maker
- Toaster4 slice toaster
- Blender
- Ice Maker
- Lobster Pot
- Pantry Itemsspices
- Dishes & UtensilsTwo complete sets of dishes for 12. Plenty of wine glasses
- KitchenLarge 20' Kitchen with room for all your cooks. Sandstone Corian solid surface counters, double sink with sprayer and garbage disposal, ceramic cook top with downdraft vent and bridging element for a griddle, built in oven and microwave, two large pantry cupboards, dishwasher, window over sink. Programmable coffee maker with automatic cutoff, 4 slice toaster, blender, electric mixer, electric can opener.
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningFormal dining table for 6 and adjacent breakfast area for 6. Standalone ice maker which makes up to 66 lbs of ice per day. Outdoor large Weber propane gas grill.
Entertainment
- Television6 TVs with large flat screen in Den
- Satellite / Cable(6) Spectrum Cable. TV in every bedroom. New large flat screen Smart TV with high definition (HDTV) in family room.
- StereoLocated in Family Room.
- DVD PlayerOne DVD in Den and one in Master Bedroom. VCRs in Nautical Bedroom and Lighthouse Bedroom.
- BooksLots of books for children and adults
- GamesLots of family games for our guests
- Games for Kids
- Music Library
- ToysToy box with toys for young children. Pool toys for everyone.
- Video LibraryAll your favorite classic children's videos and selection of family videos. More than 35 choices.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenLarge grassy front yard great for children's outdoor games.
- BalconySecond floor sun deck with chaise lounge chairs overlooking the pool and SPA. Perfect getaway and ideal for getting a suntan.
- Kayak / Canoe2 person Kayak and child's Kayak available for our guests. Life preservers for adults and children.
- Bicycles4 adult and 3 children bikes ideal for riding on bike paths or riding on the beach.
- Boat10% off bike, kayak or canoe rentals using our preferred guest code at Outfitters located 3 minute walk away
- Beach Chairs
- Porch / Veranda
- Deck / PatioLarge deck with dining table for 6 and umbrella. Bar bistro table with 4 swivel chairs perfect for overlooking the pool. New screened porch with second level sundeck overlooking pool and SPA.
- Outdoor Furniture
- Water Sports GearLife jackets for use with our Kayaks or in pool.
- TennisPalmetto Dunes tennis center with hard and soft surface lighted tennis and pickleball courts a 2 minute walk away. $5 off court time using our preferred guest code.
- GolfSynthetic 3 hole putting green in backyard for everyone. 8% to 10% off tee times using our preferred guest code for Trent Jones Oceanfront Course, Arthur Hills Course and George Fazio Courses.
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Heated Pool
- Private Pool30' free form pool with Spa in private lush tropical setting with lots of sunshine. Can be heated during cooler season. 6 chase lounge chairs for relaxation and sun tanning. Turn on the pool lights and enjoy round the clock swimming. Plenty of pool toys to keep all ages happy.
- Hot TubHeated spa adjoining pool swimming pool for year round use. Great gathering space for adults and children. Seats 7.
Notes
- Professional grade synthetic golf putting green poolside with 3 holes, 4 adult and 3 children's Bikes, 2 person Kayak, High chair, Youth bed, Portable-crib, Child safety gates, Family board games, Ceiling fans in each bedroom plus family room and breakfast room, Rope hammock, Private enclosed outdoor shower with overhead and lower faucet for rinsing feet, 6 beach sand chairs, Vaulted ceiling in family room and breakfast room, desks in Charleston master bedroom and Augusta bedroom, loaded toy chest, granite top furniture quality sinks in Charleston master and hall baths, 3 bedrooms on first level and 2 on second level are ideal for two families, mature azaleas and camellias, stepping stone wooded path leads from pool to beach. Boogie boards and skimmer boards ready for use. Beach pull wagon and beach cart ready for hauling chairs and toys to beach.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No parties/events
No smoking
Max guests: 12
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
77 Reviews
Great place to stay with kids!
This place is perfect with kids & plenty of room for the whole family. Loved how close to the beach we were! I highly recommend this place!!
Awesome house
We loved staying in this home. It was very short walk to the beach. It had a great kitchen with everything you need. It had bikes and kayaks. It was very clean and we loved the neighborhood.
Relaxing and quiet
This house is a short walk from the beach in a quiet neighborhood. The owner was excellent to work with. We plan to return.
Family vacation
Home was well appointed and very convenient to all locations as advertised in the listing. Owners were very easy to work with and very prompt in answering any questions concerning the property. Would definitely recommend!
Hilton Head Island Palmetto Dunes
Beautiful home in the heart of Palmetto Dunes. Steps to one of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast.
Home was perfect for our needs. Large home with great lay out.
The house was equipped with everything you could possibly need. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great place on the island.
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Palmetto Dunes has 3 miles of pristine private beach, 25 miles of bike paths; 11 mile lagoon system, 3 championship golf courses (Arthur Hills, George Fazio, Robert Trent Jones), world class clay court tennis center, gated community with 24 hour security, free Dunes Buggy shuttle service within resort and Shelter Cove. Over 25 golf courses located within 10 miles. World famous Heritage Golf classic on Sea Pines Plantation 5 miles away. Shelter Cove 15 acre marina within biking distance with deep sea fishing, sail and power boat rentals, sight seeing, dinner, nature and dolphin cruises, free live family entertainment nightly in summer, fireworks every Tuesday summer, two large outlet malls, wild life refuge, skate park, historic tours. One hour to historic Savannah famous for mansions, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Paula Dean restaurant, Founder of Girl Scouts, River Street shops, antiques, and Forrest Gump.