Palmetto Dunes · Hilton Head Island, SC
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Every Palmetto Dunes villa complex has its own character — oceanfront pools, golf-course fairways, quiet lagoon settings. Compare them all to find yours.
Choose your setting
Palmetto Dunes covers 2,000 acres. Your complex's location shapes your daily experience — how far you walk to the beach, what you see from the balcony, and how you get around.
Complexes like Villamare and Beach Villas sit directly on the Atlantic. You step off the pool deck onto the sand. Rates are highest, but the access is unmatched.
Mid-resort communities such as Barrington Court and Windsor North are a 5–15 minute walk or short bike ride from the ocean. Good balance of price and proximity.
Fazio Villas and similar complexes border the fairways of the George Fazio or Arthur Hills courses. Ideal for golfers; the beach is a bike ride away.
Interior communities like Anchorage and Harbourside overlook the resort's 11-mile freshwater lagoon system. Peaceful setting; beach access is by bike or car.
Shelter Cove Harbour is a marina and dining district just north of Palmetto Dunes — not inside the resort gates. Complexes here are close to waterfront restaurants but require a drive or bike ride to reach Palmetto Dunes beaches.
Why Palmetto Dunes
Palmetto Dunes is a 2,000-acre gated resort on Hilton Head Island with three miles of Atlantic beach, three championship golf courses, an 11-mile lagoon system, and a world-class tennis and pickleball center — all inside one community.
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Life inside the resort
Three championship courses — Robert Trent Jones, George Fazio, and Arthur Hills — are open to resort guests and the public. Each has its own character, from ocean views to wooded fairways.
Golf guideThree miles of broad Atlantic shoreline with multiple access points. Oceanfront complexes are steps away; interior villas are a short walk or bike ride from the sand.
Beach guide
Eleven miles of interconnected freshwater lagoons wind through the resort. Hilton Head Outfitters, located inside Palmetto Dunes, rents kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards.
Things to do
Palmetto Dunes Tennis and Pickleball Center is one of Hilton Head's top racquet sports facilities, with dedicated courts, clinics, and equipment rentals available for a fee.
Things to do
Paved paths connect villa complexes, the beach, and resort amenities. Biking is the preferred way to get around — rentals are available on-island.
Getting around
Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina borders the resort's northern edge — waterfront restaurants, shops, and seasonal entertainment a short drive or bike ride away.
Restaurant guideHow booking works
This guide helps you compare Palmetto Dunes complexes, rental types, and settings. When you're ready to check dates and rates, you'll continue to HiltonHeadRentals.com — a Hilton Head Island-based rental platform that lists properties from multiple local management companies.
HiltonHeadRentals.com lists Palmetto Dunes properties from several local management companies — giving you more options in one search.
Hilton Head Rentals is based on the island and focuses on Hilton Head vacation rentals — not a national aggregator.
Availability and rates are managed directly on HiltonHeadRentals.com. What you see there reflects current inventory.
Listed properties are managed by professional rental companies and prepared before each guest arrival. Confirm specific amenities — pools, pet rules, parking — with the listing.
Quick answers
The best rental depends on your priorities. Villamare and Beach Villas are top picks for oceanfront access. Families often choose Barrington Arms or Barrington Court for beach proximity and space. Golfers gravitate toward Fazio Villas and Turnberry Village. Use the rental type filters to narrow by what matters most to your group.
It depends on the complex. Oceanfront complexes like Villamare and Beach Villas are steps from the sand. Near-beach complexes such as Barrington Court and Windsor North are a 5–15 minute walk. Interior and golf-course complexes are typically a bike ride or short drive from the nearest beach access point.
Some Palmetto Dunes rentals allow pets — but pet permission is set by the individual property, not the complex. Use the pet-friendly filter on HiltonHeadRentals.com to see which specific units currently accept pets. Note that Palmetto Dunes beach has leash requirements and seasonal hour restrictions for dogs.
Late spring (April–May) and early fall (September–October) offer the best combination of warm weather, smaller crowds, and lower rental rates. Summer is peak season — busiest and most expensive, but with the warmest water and full resort activity schedules.
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