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Bright & Expansive Beach Retreat with Private Pool

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A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with a view of a swimming pool and greenery.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble countertop, a ceiling fan, and a rustic wall.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a chandelier.
A spacious living room with hardwood floors, a bench, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A large house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
This vacation home accommodates 16 guests with 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. It offers access to nearby fishing and is located near the sea and a shopping area. Explore local museums and enjoy beach activities just a short stroll away.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Palmetto Dunes Beach
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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Hilton Head, SC

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Bright & Expansive Beach Retreat with Private Pool

Summary:

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The Space:

Freshly Updated, Spacious 6-Bedroom Retreat with Private Pool Near the Beach



Welcome to your ideal Lowcountry escape—this beautifully updated, expansive home offers six bedrooms and five bathrooms, comfortably accommodating up to 16 guests. Perfect for large families, golf getaways, or group vacations, this inviting property blends comfort, style, and convenience in a serene setting.



Located within the gated Palmetto Dunes Resort, guests can enjoy easy access to miles of pristine white-sand beaches, three championship golf courses, and top-tier tennis and fitness facilities. Spend your days kayaking or canoeing through the scenic 11-mile lagoon system, or explore nearby shopping, dining, and family-friendly entertainment options.



Surrounded by lush landscaping on a winding street between two renowned golf courses, this home is just a short 10-minute walk—or quick bike or seasonal shuttle ride—to the beautiful beaches of Hilton Head Island.



Sleeping Arrangements & Layout:

The main level features a spacious primary suite with a large private bathroom, walk-in shower, and 65-inch smart TV. A second bedroom on this floor includes a 55-inch TV and access to a nearby hallway bathroom with a shower/tub combination.



Upstairs, you’ll find four additional bedrooms. Two guest rooms each offer private bathrooms with walk-in showers and 55-inch TVs. A second primary-style bedroom includes a 55-inch TV and convenient access to a shared bathroom with a shower. The final bedroom is perfect for kids or teens, featuring a gaming area, seating space, and a 55-inch TV, with hallway access to a shared bathroom.



With generous living spaces, modern updates, and a prime location close to the beach, this home is the perfect setting for creating unforgettable vacation memories.



This property's license number is 27949.



Things to Know:

Please note E-bikes are not allowed.

Private pool (can be heated for an additional cost)

Two Hours of Free Tennis and pickleball daily at The Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center



Please read our important pool heat information to help you have the best vacation possible! This property has a pool that can be heated between Labor Day and Memorial Day for an additional fee. At least seven days' notice must be given for heat to be turned on. If the outside temperature is colder than 55 degrees, the pool may not be able to maintain a warmer temperature. If the pool or spa does not reach your desired temperature but is still warming, refunds will not be given. Please note there is a five-day minimum to heat the pool.



Other Things to Note:

If the parking pass is lost, regardless of the situation, an additional charge will apply, as Palmetto Dunes is a very strict community when it comes to their policies.

Cost of the passes if you got lost:

1 DAY/0 NIGHTS - $0

1-2 NIGHTS - $20

3-7 NIGHTS - $35

8-14 NIGHTS - $50

15-30 NIGHTS - $75

31-180 NIGHTS - $100



For pool heating requests, please notify us at least 7 days prior to your check-in date, as the pool requires sufficient time to heat properly.



Please note that pool heating is available for an additional nightly fee. Kindly contact us for the exact pricing.

Late pool heating requests are subject to approval and availability.



If the outside temperature falls below 55°F, the pool may not be able to maintain a warmer temperature. Refunds will not be provided if the pool or spa does not reach the desired temperature but is still actively heating.



Pool heat is available seasonally from September 1 through May 25 only.



Things to Know:



There is a $200 non-refundable pet fee per pet if you plan to bring a pet. Please let us know how many pets will be accompanying you so we can update your reservation accordingly.



A maximum of 2 dogs is allowed. No cats are permitted. But you may ask us to see if owners will allow.



Plan Ahead – Our 2026 Fall & Winter Promotion Is Here!

Book 3 weeks and get the 4th week FREE for stays between September 2, 2026, and March 1, 2027.



Please note:

* Holidays are excluded from this promotion.

* Be sure to mention this offer at the time of booking to receive the discount.



Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy an extended stay at a great value!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5179587vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Hilton Head Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South End, a neighbourhood in Hilton Head Island. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and Coastal Discovery Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pirate's Island Adventure Golf and Legendary Golf. Adventure Cove and The Sandbox are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Hilton Head, SC

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪San Miguel's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hilton Head Diner Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ela's Blu Water Grille - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bright & Expansive Beach Retreat with Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Bright & Expansive Beach Retreat with Private Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bright & Expansive Beach Retreat with Private Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright & Expansive Beach Retreat with Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright & Expansive Beach Retreat with Private Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bright & Expansive Beach Retreat with Private Pool located?

Located in South End, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Palmetto Dunes Beach, Palmetto Dunes Club and George Fazio Golf Course. Robert Trent Jones Golf Course and The Golf Courses of Palmetto Dunes are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time celebrating my nephews boot camp graduation. The property was spacious. The pool area was private and relaxing. The host was very responsive and helpful. Great space for large families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2026
We’re thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time celebrating such a special occasion! It’s great to know that the spaciousness of the property and the private pool area contributed to your relaxing experience. We always strive to be responsive and helpful, and we’re glad that you felt supported during your stay. Thank you for highlighting Dwell as a great space for large families. We hope to welcome you back for more memorable moments in the future!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Large home, great pool, needs updates badly

The pool was wonderful! It was a great size and space for our party. The covered front porch was very nice and comfortable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St Paddy’s Day getaway

Four couples - adult kids- the house was perfectly accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Family Vacation Home!!!

We have stayed in this home multiple times and it’s perfect for our family! The home is a close bike ride to the beach, beautiful interior/kitchen, pool, always clean and ideal location on the island. Highly recommend!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great time in HH

Clean house, lots of space, great pool. Comfortable beds. I would rent property again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Adorable property

We realy appreciated the confort of the house, well equiped for cooking and dining, fun to live in !
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

This is a nice property and neighborhood. It's a short walk or bike ride to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation House

Loved Everything about this house! Updates to it were apparent and amazing. Would highly recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved it

We had a great time. The home was clean and conveniently located to the beach. Having the pool was a great addition. Higjly recommend this home for large families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beat vacation house ever

My family and I loved this house. Such a beautiful scenery and so much to do. From the pool to walking around the neighborhood or on bike going to the shops and restaurants trust me you wont get board. Also the beach is in walking distance. I 100% would come back every year and recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

The renovation was good

The renovation was good
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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Very nice house and fabulous location. Family and friends all enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ladies Weekend

We picked the coldest most frigid week of the winter but the house was awesome, warm and a great place for us all to hang out and visit. Everything about the house and property was perfect !!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vaca

Everything was great! The home was perfect for our family everyone had their own space and the children loved the pool! Transportation was provided to and from beach, shopping and restaurants. Wonderful experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thanksgiving in HHI

A super house for large family - 15 but 34 for dinner. Plenty of room and a kitchen that anticipated every need. So good we are in the midst of planning our 2023 Thanksgiving here!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for big families

Great location. Plenty of beds and baths. Only one refrigerator. Bring a big cooler to keep drinks cold for use at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Perfect for our families

We were on a family beach trip with four families total and this house was great! The bedrooms were bigger than expected and the individual spaces were awesome. The pool and backyard were exactly as pictured and the pool was wonderful. Living spaces were comfortable and big for our needs. The only thing I would tell future guests, the house was a little ways from the beach itself. However, the Palmetto Dunes amenities were awesome!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Celebrating in Hilton Head

The house was very spacious and relaxing. The space was very adequate for our family of 10. We celebrated my mother’s 80th with dinner out “Wise Guys” was great and back home with stories and laughs. We were able to relax after my daughter’s graduation ceremony at USCB. We enjoyed the pool and walking down to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Home Overall!

This is our second time staying at this home. It’s perfect for large groups and the backyard is its own private oasis. Our only complaint is the pool apparently hadn’t been cleaned or maintained in a quite a while so we lost 3 days of our 7 waiting on it to be corrected.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2023
Hi Daniel, We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We passed your comments along to our local manager to review and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to hosting your next stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean when we arrived. They provided lots of towels for showering for each person. The communication was very good. They addressed concerns as promptly as they could. The kitchen had enough dinnerware for many, many guests. The pool was a great temperature for swimming. The house was a short drive to the grocery store, golf, etc. The nearby beach was lovely and the outdoor bar was fun and pleasant. A few things to mention that may help during your stay…bring pool towels. Pool towels are not provided. Bring bug spray if you plan on being outside in the evening. The stove is convection. Specific pots and pans need to be used, which are provided. I grabbed one that was not compatible so I thought the stove was not working and made a call before my DIL looked it up and made the discovery. If they did not replace the grill do NOT use it!!! We had a near catastrophe. The bottom was deteriorated and we did not realize it. Our steaks got sizzled by a very large fire!!! The pool filter was not working when we were there, but we inquired about having someone come to clean it, which they did that day. They communicated with us very well, which made us happy. We would stay here again if we have more people joining us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review! We’re glad to hear that you found the home clean and comfortable, appreciated the plentiful towels, well-stocked kitchen, pleasant pool, and especially our prompt communication throughout your stay. 😊 We sincerely appreciate you bringing the grill concern to our attention. Guest safety is extremely important to us, and we’ll make sure this is shared with our team for immediate review. We’re also glad our team was able to address the pool filter concern promptly. Thank you as well for sharing your helpful tips for future guests. We’re delighted to hear you would stay with us again, and we’d love to welcome you back when you have a larger group! 🌴💙
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved It!!!!

Great house with lots of room for our 6 adults and 4 children. Loved the location....we were able to walk or bike to the beach. House was clean and well equipped. We would definitely stay here again if we returned to the are!! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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Our entire family (9 adults, 3 children) stayed over Thanksgiving week. This is a biennial tradition. We all enjoyed the pool (heated), proximity to the beach, spaciousness of the home and bike riding in the surrounding neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paradise

Beautiful home in a beautiful setting! My grown children & their tiny tots came from all over the USA. Such a great reunion for us since not able to visit with each other during prevaccine pandemic. The home offered all the amenities we needed. The pictures were exactly as we found this lovely house! Easy check in & checkout. Thank you for a memorable vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great house with plenty of room for a large family gathering. The house inside was clean, the kitchen well equipped, and plenty of seating for everyone. The furniture outside were not clean, the BBQ broken (which they fixed while we were there, but still very rusty), no outside cushions which are needed for metal chairs. The house has other small maintenance issues (doors, drawers, lights) which are not hard to fix. They were mentioned in other reviews and you would expect someone to pay attention to reviews. The garage has a code which we never received, so could not use it. It does not have any beach chairs, umbrellas, hair dryers, which you would expect from an upscale place like this. Overall, we enjoyed our vacation and the location is perfect with 10 min walk to beach and easy bike ride to tennis and golf.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
house was nice, but the furniture was a bit dated. Small tears in living room sofa, dining room chairs were creaky (I expect one or more to break soon when someone sits on it).Also one bedroom (second floor) was unusable due to heat (AC on everywhere but that room, which had warm air blowing through the vent).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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