Palmetto Dunes Beach & Golf Rentals

Palmetto Dunes is located in the center of this beautiful semi tropical 12 mile long island. The white sand beach along the Atlantic Ocean is the number one reason vacationers choose Hilton Head Island, South Carolina as a vacation destination. The Palmetto Dunes Plantation offers beautiful private homes to rent along with spectacular oceanfront view villas/condos and villas with fairway or lagoon views. While located in the middle of everything, once you enter the plantation you're transported to a world of natural beauty and serenity. Ancient oaks laced with Spanish moss, wild palms, quiet cul-de-sac streets, flowering plants all combine to help restore and rejuvenate the spirit.

In addition to all that the area offers, are the miles of scenic bike paths, three signature golf courses, tennis including the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center, and an incredible 11 mile long interconnecting lagoon system where you can kayak, canoe and fish. Additionally, there are two hotels for dining along with Alexander's Restaurant and a convenience store. For the more serious shoppers just across from the Palmetto Dunes Plantation is Shelter Cover Harbour. This beautiful Harbour has many terrific boutiques including a Christmas shop and picture perfect restaurants situated right on the Harbour. There's even the dune buggy, which will transport you from your vacation property to Shelter Cove as well as the enclosed mall at Shelter Cove.

Shelter Cove

Shelter Cove, as the name suggests, is a beautiful picturesque marina lined with exciting shops and quaint restaurants. The Harbour, presided over by the large bronze statue of Neptune has been an attraction for many visitors each year. The charming marina offers shelter for many boats of all descriptions that may be seeking a resting spot along South Carolina and Georgia intercostals waterway. As one might expect, you definitely want to bring your camera to forever capture the beauty and charm of this wonderful attraction that helps make Hilton Head Island so special.

The restaurants offer a fabulous array of seafood choices, many with harbor side seating. Enjoy the sights and sounds and the ebb and flow of boats and people while feasting on sumptuous seafood. From Italian to Mexican, and choices in between, you will enjoy the special ambiance of the exciting Harbour.

Adding to the excitement is discovering the unique shops offering a variety of treasures for young and the less young alike. Here you will discover unique fashions, art galleries, novelty and gift shops even a shop dedicated to Christmas ornaments.

Something very magical also happens here for every Tuesday night throughout the summer there is fireworks that light up the sky above the Harbour. So even if it is not the Fourth of July, entertain the family with the exciting sights and sounds of fireworks on any Tuesday between June 4th and August 31st. Also children's entertainer Shannon Tanner is present for you and your little ones to sing along with.

Also of special interest is the Capt Hook, Hilton Head's larges party fishing boat, which departs from the Shelter Cove Marina almost daily throughout the year. With so many species of fish in the fertile intercostals waterway, you never know what might be tugging on your line. In the summer you can go evening shark fishing which is always an exciting adventure. For more information and to make reservations please call 785-1700.

Where else can you combine the picturesque beauty of a South Carolina sunset, and the tranquility of the Broad Creek and Calibouge Sound or the splendor of cruising along with dolphins? Aboard the Palmetto Star Yacht, you can choose from either a steak & lobster sunset dinner, lunch with the dolphins or a private charter with friends and family. For more information please check out their website at www.palmettostar.com

Of course with all the Shelter Cove properties you are either at the cove in the case of Harbourside or the Yacht Club Villas or near by the cove in the case of the Anchorage villas. By the way, the Anchorage villa are pet or specifically "dog friendly"

When its time to go to the beach, you can access it from the Palmetto Dunes Buggy, that runs from March 5 to October 14, 2007. Pickups begin at 8 am and end at 9pm. The Buggy will take you to Shelter Cove Harbour, Shelter Cove Mall, and the beach access at Palmetto Dunes. Be sure to call 843-689-4222 to schedule a pick up.