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Harbor Island Family Beach Getaway - Golf Cart Included Short walk to Beach and Pool
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101600 sq ft
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Saint Helena Island, SC
- Place, Butchers Island5 min drive
- Place, Hunting Island7 min drive
- Place, Hunting Island Lighthouse10 min drive
- Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)78 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Bunk Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Full Hall Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Master Hall Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Harbor Island Family Beach Getaway - Golf Cart Included Short walk to Beach and Pool
Welcome to Barefoot Palmetto House, a place for family fun in the sun! No shoes required here; palmetto trees included! This home has a newly remodeled living room and kitchen ready for guests to enjoy. The four-bedroom, two-bath beach house comes with a golf cart, Hunting Island State Park pass, and a location that offers more privacy than many other beach homes. We are only a short boardwalk stroll to a serene 2 1/2 mile stretch of pristine white sand beach bordering the Atlantic coast. You can often see dolphins playing in the water and spectators can always spot a shrimp boat or two.
The open floor plan makes it perfect for family vacations. The master bedroom features a luxury king-size bed, while two other guestrooms offer queen beds. The fourth bedroom is perfect for the kids with two sets of bunk beds. This house has everything you need to enjoy your stay including bed linens, kitchen cookware, a second full size refrigerator, TV's, beach chairs, and a BBQ grill. We even have a ping-pong table and a closet full of books and games. Enjoy your morning coffee on the comfortable screened in porch or relax in the hammocks. Our rental also includes a golf cart for exploring the island and easy access to the Beach and Racket Club pool.
Harbor Island is a beautiful, gated community located in the Lowcountry of the Carolina Sea Islands (near Hilton Head, Savannah, and Charleston). The natural beauty is incredible with Spanish moss-draped live oak trees and lush palmetto trees surrounding glistening marshes. This gated community has 24-hour security and boasts of 2 ½ miles of pristine, private white sandy beaches that are uncrowded and perfect for any family getaway. Water sports of all kinds are available in this area include kayaking, fishing off the beach, and crabbing from the tidal creeks.
We are located 14 miles east of historic downtown Beaufort, SC, and Paris Island. The Lowcountry area of SC has been the backdrop to many prominent feature films including the latest Netflix hit Outer Banks (Yes, it is filmed in South Carolina!). Other movies filmed here include: The Stars fell on Alabama, Forest Gump, The Big Chill, and The Prince of Tides. We are just a short walk or golf cart drive to The Beach and Racket Club of Harbor Island which features an Olympic-size pool and workout facility. Other Harbor Island amenities included volleyball, tennis, pickleball, basketball courts, and of course the BEACH!
The lighthouse and beach at Hunting Island State Park is a popular destination less than a mile from the gate at Harbor Island and we include a Hunting Island State Park pass. The pass allows access to parking, beach, hiking trails and the nature center. All you need now is to pack your sunscreen and come enjoy a piece of low-country paradise. Follow us at @Barefoot_palmetto_house.
The Harbor Island pool is open from April 1 - November 1. Reservations are subject to a 3.5% processing fee.
Renters must be over 25 years of age to reserve our property.
** Please note there is enough parking for up to 3 vehicles at this property.**
Harbor Island Owners Association require a gate pass to gain access to the private island. GATE PASSES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE! Vehicle gate pass fees are per vehicle, set by the Island and are subject to change. Please contact our team after you book the property to purchase a pass. The current rates are; for a day pass $25.00; 2 nights $35.00; 3 nights $45.00; 4 nights $55.00; 5 nights $65.00; 6 nights $75.00; 7 nights $85.00; 8-30 nights $140.00; 31-364 nights $215.00
The open floor plan makes it perfect for family vacations. The master bedroom features a luxury king-size bed, while two other guestrooms offer queen beds. The fourth bedroom is perfect for the kids with two sets of bunk beds. This house has everything you need to enjoy your stay including bed linens, kitchen cookware, a second full size refrigerator, TV's, beach chairs, and a BBQ grill. We even have a ping-pong table and a closet full of books and games. Enjoy your morning coffee on the comfortable screened in porch or relax in the hammocks. Our rental also includes a golf cart for exploring the island and easy access to the Beach and Racket Club pool.
Harbor Island is a beautiful, gated community located in the Lowcountry of the Carolina Sea Islands (near Hilton Head, Savannah, and Charleston). The natural beauty is incredible with Spanish moss-draped live oak trees and lush palmetto trees surrounding glistening marshes. This gated community has 24-hour security and boasts of 2 ½ miles of pristine, private white sandy beaches that are uncrowded and perfect for any family getaway. Water sports of all kinds are available in this area include kayaking, fishing off the beach, and crabbing from the tidal creeks.
We are located 14 miles east of historic downtown Beaufort, SC, and Paris Island. The Lowcountry area of SC has been the backdrop to many prominent feature films including the latest Netflix hit Outer Banks (Yes, it is filmed in South Carolina!). Other movies filmed here include: The Stars fell on Alabama, Forest Gump, The Big Chill, and The Prince of Tides. We are just a short walk or golf cart drive to The Beach and Racket Club of Harbor Island which features an Olympic-size pool and workout facility. Other Harbor Island amenities included volleyball, tennis, pickleball, basketball courts, and of course the BEACH!
The lighthouse and beach at Hunting Island State Park is a popular destination less than a mile from the gate at Harbor Island and we include a Hunting Island State Park pass. The pass allows access to parking, beach, hiking trails and the nature center. All you need now is to pack your sunscreen and come enjoy a piece of low-country paradise. Follow us at @Barefoot_palmetto_house.
The Harbor Island pool is open from April 1 - November 1. Reservations are subject to a 3.5% processing fee.
Renters must be over 25 years of age to reserve our property.
** Please note there is enough parking for up to 3 vehicles at this property.**
Harbor Island Owners Association require a gate pass to gain access to the private island. GATE PASSES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE! Vehicle gate pass fees are per vehicle, set by the Island and are subject to change. Please contact our team after you book the property to purchase a pass. The current rates are; for a day pass $25.00; 2 nights $35.00; 3 nights $45.00; 4 nights $55.00; 5 nights $65.00; 6 nights $75.00; 7 nights $85.00; 8-30 nights $140.00; 31-364 nights $215.00
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
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About the area
Harbor Island
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Beachwalk, a neighbourhood in Harbor Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Butchers Island and Hunting Island, while Penn Center and York W. Bailey Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Saint Helena Island, SC
What's nearby
- Butchers Island - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
- Hunting Island - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
- Hunting Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
- Ocean Point Golf Course - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
- Fripp Island Beach - 12 min drive - 13.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Seaside Bar & Grill - 8 min drive
- Shrimp Shack - 7 min drive
- Beedos - 9 min drive
- Boondocks - 8 min drive
- Johnson Creek Tavern - 4 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
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Verified
13 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Julie J.
10 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Julie J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah B.
25 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a wonderful trip
Sarah B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike H.
19 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Mike H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
MaryAnn B.
29 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
MaryAnn B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Roger Q.
23 Oct, 2024
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Roger Q.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tracy K.
13 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick to respond
Tracy K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Lisa D.
19 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great! But the birds . . .
Lisa D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Caroline J.
18 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing beach stay …
Caroline J.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura H.
28 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Perfect
Laura H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Luda E.
6 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
By far the best rental we stayed at
Luda E.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Timothy N.
22 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carolina’s House
Timothy N.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Max Z.
14 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
30 Harbor Drive
Max Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer K.
17 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Jennifer K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly A.
8 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Great stay.
Kimberly A.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Darlene B.
13 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family.
Darlene B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Mike C.
23 May, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in May !
Mike C.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lydia C.
17 May, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECT house for a couple families!!
Lydia C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shelley P.
28 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Vacation!
Shelley P.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Danny A.
22 Jan, 2025
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