Welcome to Captains Quarters #218, an upscale elegant getaway for couples located in Shelter Cove, part of mid islands fabulous Palmetto Dunes Resort.

This one bedroom, one bath 900 sq foot condo affords comfort and relaxation with high end finishes, and access to two private beaches within Palmetto Dunes. Golf, bike trails, tennis and pickle ball are just a few of the amenities available. The Captain’s Quarters resort offers a pool including a beautiful Hot tub overlooking the marsh and broad creek. Location, location, location. Mid island access to amazing restaurants and a wealth of boating and exploring options.

Ride the bike trail from your door 2 miles to Disney or Dunes beach access. Or call the free Palmetto Dunes buggy shuttle for door to door access 9 am- 9 pm daily April - September.

Whether you are celebrating a special event, such as a birthday or anniversary, CQ 218 awaits your visit for island entertainment or a relaxing private getaway.


The private beach access is located within Palmetto Dunes resort at the Disney beach access or the Dunes house access. You need to show your security pass to get through both security gates, the north gate for Disney, off Ocean Blvd, or through the South Gate to get to The Dunes access.

Both offer food, but Dunes has a lovely beach front restaurant overlooking the ocean. You can walk up to the beachfront bars at both the Omni and the Marriott to enjoy lunch or a libation - both are walking distance from either beach spot !

Ride your bike to the beach, one and a half miles from our door at Captains Quarters, or call the dune buggy shuttle for a lift door to door, if visiting between April and September.

This on call shuttle can transport you anywhere within Palmetto Dunes and Shelter Cove. They also do provide an airport shuttle to Hilton head airport for approximately $25 per person,

Riding your beach bike when the tide is low is a must do in Hilton head. You can ride the bike trails 4.8 miles to Coligny for shopping and relaxation
Many boating options are at your finger tips within the harbor. Whether you wish to launch a kayak or paddle board, go with a group or alone, there are many ways to get out on the water. If you enjoy history and want to visit a quiet enclave, take a ferry or private boat to Dafuskie island rich in Gullah history and explore via golf carts available at the general store, once you land .

If golf is your focus, you may choose from over 33 courses. The three in Palmetto Dunes, the Robert Trent Jones Course , the George Fazio Course and Arthur Hills Course are the closest.

If your interested in pickle ball, Just wait til you see what fun happens 7 days a week, year round at the Palmetto Dunes tennis and pickle ball center. Tennis is here too, but it seems like the pickle players are having the most fun.

The food scene on the island is amazing, so many choices, and such an international flavor.

Simply stroll through the harbor any evening and music is playing at several spots and you’ll have plenty of choices right outside your door. The Shelter Cove Towne center has a plethora of shops and restaurants as well..don’t miss Shelter Cove park across from Poseidon restaurant , where the Rec Center offers boot camp exercise classes most days weather permitting.

A security pass is required to park in our gated community, but is also needed to access either of the two beach access points, one via the South Gate ( Disney beach) and one through the north gate, ( Dunes house beach ). I will have your pass ready for pick up at any time on your day of arrival. You can explore any of the islands amenities including Palmetto Dunes once you’ve retrieved your pass at the security office of Palmetto Dunes. There is a $25 fee for this pass (up to two vehicles) that you pay directly to the security office.

A stop in historic Old Town Bluffton is a treat too.

Whether your coming to play sport’s, golf, ride or jump Into Pickle ball round robins, CQ 218 is a perfect location for a quiet beach getaway or active vacation. If you need any assistance, I am well versed in island activities and am happy to serve as your concierge!

Don’t miss the summertime fireworks Tuesday nights, June - august, beginning at dusk. Shelter Cove puts on quite a show. Enjoy it from your comfortable balcony seating, overlooking the marsh on July 4 , but also on Tuesday’s all summer!