
Waterfront vacation rentals in Hilton Head Island
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50 Yards to Sand - Partial OceanView - Pool&Tennis
Beth Allen’s rental unit was very nice! Everything was clean, comfortable and in order with all the amenities we needed. We especially enjoyed easy access to the beach which was what we had most hoped for. The unit is supplied with items such as a beach wagon, chairs, umbrella and even a small cooler. We recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing beach trip!

Beachfront Penthouse w/elevator
Our family had a wonderful time! The condo was very relaxing and just what we needed! It was close to restaurants and shopping and we had quick easy access right to the beach! Would recommend to anyone!

#4203 Renovated/1BR/2BA/Direct Ocean Views/Sofa Bd
We highly recommend this Airbnb hosted by Keith! Cannot say one negative thing ! Keith was responsive within minutes, so helpful. Condo had EVERYTHING we could possibly need or want. Great location, so peaceful, close to beach. Would DEFINITELY stay again!

Priceless Ocean View, King Bed, Heated Pool
We had a very enjoyable stay during our week in Hilton head. The location provided lots of opportunity to enjoy the beach the pool and plenty of walking. All of the restaurants were very good in terms of food and atmosphere.

Castaways King Villa on Beach, Free Bikes!
Overall great stay!! Thankful it was nice outside or the place might have ran hot but the fans really helped. It was super clean, wonderful location for the beach, shopping and restaurants. Everything we needed was provided which was super helpful to. Loved the sun deck close to the beach and the bikes. Thank you again!

Oceanfront Villa with pool
Matthew and I had an amazing stay here! The location was beautiful by being right on the ocean. We just loved the cozy clean feel of the place. We would totally choose to stay here in the future.

Jim's Stunning Direct Ocean Front 2BR Villa
Enjoyed our time there.

Relaxing Beachfront Villa
Check in was easy, finding parking was not a problem and the elevator came in very handy when we had a lot of items to take down or bring up. The walk to the beach was easy and the washing station on the way back was great to get the sand off. Just across the street are a lot of restaurants to choose from. John was quick to respond when we had questions and the condo was nice and clean. We would definitely come back and stay here.
Waterfront house rentals

6 BR, Sleeps 26, Beach Time
This home is absolutely beautiful! We loved staying here!! Such a great experience!

98 Sandcastle Ct
We loved our stay here! The home is absolutely beautiful and very clean. It had everything we needed for our beach days, like beach carts, chairs, coolers, towels & toys. The location was perfect too. Easy to get to the beach and to shopping areas. We enjoyed everything about this house. Would highly recommend!

(4)Heated Pool, Grill, Ping Pong, ScreenedPatio
We enjoyed our stay and had a great time visiting the nearby beaches and local restaurants. The house was extremely clean and the kitchen was well stocked with all the utensils we needed to prepare a few meals. It was a great place to spend some well needed downtime as a family. Would recommend!

Pets ~ Upscale Decor ~ Private Pool ~ Fenced Yard
Our stay with Beachside HHI was AMAZING. The location of the home could not have been better. Easy walking our biking to Harbour Town, Sea Pines Beach Club and more. The home featured multiple sitting areas and screened in porches which is where we spent most of our time. The pool area was very private, and comfortable as well. Linda and Jay are awesome hosts that respond very quickly with any questions. Will be staying with them in the future!

Sea Pines Home! Walk to Beach | Lagoon View + POOL
We had an amazing stay at this beach bungalow in Hilton Head! The home was beautifully decorated with coastal charm and calming colors that made it feel like a true retreat. The beach gear room was a huge bonus—everything we needed was already there. The patio was one of our favorite spots to relax, especially in the evenings, watching birds and the alligator in the lagoon made it feel like our own little nature show. Our host was absolutely top-notch—super friendly, responsive within minutes, and communicated on a personal level (not just copy-and-paste messages). We had a very minor issue during our stay, and he had it resolved right away. Would absolutely recommend—10/10! Even my husband, who’s usually not a beach fan, said we’re coming back. Can’t wait!

Updated! Sea Pines Lagoon View Oasis
This was our second summer staying at this house and it was even better the second time. It has a great floor plan for our two girls and I felt like I had plenty of space in the master suite. The rest is the house was perfect for mingling as a family. Highly recommend!!

Sea Pines Villa - Walk to Beach, Golf and Tennis
The Palm Villa was the perfect place to stay for our family's first trip to Hilton Head! The villa was everything we hoped it would be. It's quiet, comfortable, clean, well-stocked with basics, and has a beautiful view looking out the sunroom. It's only a 5-minute walk to the beach, which is perfect if you're traveling with young kids. The villa is also near the entrance of Sea Pines, which made it easy for us to come and go as needed. Cory was a fantastic host and was very responsive and helpful during our trip. There were a few small maintenance issues with the villa and adjacent putting green that occurred during our stay, but Cory went above and beyond to address those (without disturbing our vacation) and make it right for us. Would definitely recommend; we hope to come back!

Oceanfront condo with elevator and gated entrance!
Great to work with. Wonderful condo… close to the beach and restaurants and shops! Recommend and I would absolutely stay again! 10/10!!
Waterfront condo rentals

HUGE Ocean View! 65"TV Pickleball BAR GYM & Tennis
We highly enjoyed our trip to HHI! Mike's place had everything we needed and it was great proximity to pool/beach. The site had nice options with pizza delivery/coffee shop on site! We would definitely recommend this location and we would love to come back!!

5 Star Location! Pool, Walk to Shops/Dining
We had the best time on HHI at Christina’s condo. My husband & I took our one year old on her first beach vacation and there was plenty of space! We loved the convenience of the location as well as the patio for our morning coffee. We utilized the trolley in the Sea Pines area which conveniently stops at the condo to get to the beach! We would go back in a heartbeat.

Seaside Resort: 3 Pools+Private 5min Walk to Beach
This place was AWESOME! The resort had a little bit of everything. We always had something to do to keep the kids busy. The place: Perfectly described and had everything we needed. High chair, portable crib, baby spoons, beach wagon, beach essentials, etc. We hardly had to bring any of our *extra* stuff because they had it already. The location: The location of the condo was great as far as Hilton Head goes. Close to everything - within 10-20 minutes. We didn’t go very far, but everything was right where we needed it. Beach access: The WORST walk to the beach 😅 The beach wagon was great, but with 2 toddlers, it was LONG. There is a shuttle that goes back and forth, but half the time it was closed. That was our biggest complaint. The Hosts: AMAZING. The best hosts we’ve ever had in our years with AirBnB. Multiple messages sent to prepare us, made sure we got there, made sure we got home safely, and so much more. Simply amazing. I wish they could host all of our trips.

OceanView Luxe+King Bed+Beach+Pool+Tiki Bar+Tennis
We enjoyed our trip! It was a beautiful place to stay in and visit. Terri was very quick to respond with anything we needed. The place was clean and had what we needed! We will definitely be planning another trip here in the future.

HHB&T 3 min walk to the sand
Andy was a great host! We loved our stay!

Top Floor- Ocean Views- 100% Remodeled Condo
We all had a great time! I was so glad for the pack n play they had handy! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

High Tide - Elevated Beachfront Oceanview Retreat
Great location, reasonably priced and clean. I would recommend when disclosing it sleeps six, that it mentions blowup mattress and that the bunk beds are really designed for children (smaller than twin size).

Best sunrise on HHI!
My husband and I had a wonderful stay at Kimberly's listing. The condo was beautifully decorated and outfitted. The location is just gorgeous and the beach was just perfect. We hope to return!
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Hilton Head Island
Total rentals
1.3K properties
Nightly prices starting at
G$2,091 GYD before taxes and fees
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39K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
910 properties are a good fit for families
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140 properties allow pets
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1.3K properties have a pool
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