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Condo on the Water at Shelter Cove Harbour!

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From your door to on the water in a kayak or boat-- Just an easy walk away.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8117.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hilton Head Island, SC
  • Shelter Cove Harbour
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Palmetto Dunes Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Coligny Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Condo on the Water at Shelter Cove Harbour!

***Just now back on the market! We love being there--we've mostly kept it to ourselves for the last couple of years. ***
Shelter Cove Villa. Completely Renovated. Well-Appointed, Perfectly Situated Unit. This bright and airy second-floor Harbourside I villa offers AMAZING HARBOR VIEWS from its balcony. Shelter Cove is a Mediterranean-style village located on the harbor across the street from Palmetto Dunes. More than a dozen restaurants and boutiques line the beautifully landscaped marina, where you can walk to breakfast, lunch or dinner; enjoy live music; shop; rent a boat or a kayak or book a fishing or a sightseeing excursion. Or just kick back, enjoy your wine or coffee, throw fish or steaks on the grill, all-the-while enjoying the incredible sunset views amongst the bright flowers and host of private yachts.

Best of both worlds: Shelter Cove offers everything from fine dining to family-orientated water-front cafes and Mexican fare. Guests of this villa can walk downstairs for a cup of coffee glass or a wine at Bistro 17, enjoy a white-tablecloth meal inside at Ela's On the Water, take advantage of great Happy Hour drinks and live music at San Miguel's or catch spectacular sunset dining views at outdoor tables at Scott's Seafood or Bucci & Murray’s Pub on the Harbour--all within sight of the villa. On Tuesday nights, the balcony is the place to be as Shelter Cove becomes the island's most popular destination with free live music and fireworks. But all back to peace and quiet by 10:00 p.m. Fun and relaxing at the same time: The best of both worlds.

Completely Renovated: The bright and airy second-floor villa has floor-to-ceiling windows; a newly renovated kitchen with granite, tumbled stone and European stainless-steel appliances; tile floors throughout the common area; newly carpeted bedrooms, and updated bathrooms. The master bedroom with an extremely comfortable hybrid mattress king-sized bed overlooks the harbor, while the front bedroom, with two full-sized beds, overlooks the pool area. The den has a top of the line LG OLED TV with an advanced-component sound system that includes AppleTV player hookups, so you can listen to your own music on this awesome system. The dining room table seats six, while the breakfast bar accommodates another three for meals. An outdoor high-top table on the covered balcony is the best location for sunset gatherings or early-morning coffee. Overall, the upscale decor has a beach theme using sunset colors, wicker, glass and a mix of light woods against newly painted neutral walls. Calm and relaxing feel, through and through.

So much to do...without a car: Nowhere on the island offers more to do, without driving anywhere! Enjoy the building's private pool, located within the gated grounds. And since Shelter Cove is part of Palmetto Dunes, guests have access to Palmetto Dunes for beach, golf (All 3 courses at Palmetto Dunes have been rated an outstanding four stars or more by Fodor’s Golf Digest Places to Play.) and tennis (Ranked Top 25 Tennis Resorts in the World by Tennis Online Resorts). Guests also have free use of the owner's four beach bikes for the duration of their stay. Beach access for Shelter Cove guests is a one-mile bike ride away along paths under 278 and through Palmetto Dunes, or it can be accessed by car or the Palmetto Dunes Beach Buggy. The Buggy is a free shuttle service available to Shelter Cove guests during season that takes you to the beach, the grocery store or the mall, so you don't have to step foot in your car from the time you arrive until you are ready to depart. Within five minute walk from the villa, you have access to dining, entertainment, canoeing, kayaking, dolphin cruise, sunset cruise, dinner cruise, charter fishing and much much more!

Property manager

Byron Ackerman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$200 damage deposit required. Collected via credit card hold 1 day prior to arrival. Refunded 5 days after departure.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hilton Head Island

Located on the waterfront, this villa is in Mid Island, a neighbourhood in Hilton Head Island. The Golf Courses of Palmetto Dunes and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Coligny Beach and Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Legendary Golf and Adventure Cove are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hilton Head Island, SC

What's nearby

  • The Golf Courses of Palmetto Dunes - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shelter Cove Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Palmetto Dunes Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Coligny Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta House Shelter Cove - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Island Bagel & Deli - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Poseidon - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hilton Head Diner Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Old Oyster Factory - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Condo on the Water at Shelter Cove Harbour! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Condo on the Water at Shelter Cove Harbour! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Condo on the Water at Shelter Cove Harbour!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Condo on the Water at Shelter Cove Harbour!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Condo on the Water at Shelter Cove Harbour! located?

Located in Mid Island, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, The Golf Courses of Palmetto Dunes and Shelter Cove Harbour. Shelter Cove Towne Centre and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 117 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hilton Head

Had a great stay
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Almost paradise

The property is ideally located and the view is perfect for my husband and me. We have stayed at this property a few times over the years. We love it.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shelter Cove !! 😊

Condo has everything you need. Byron was so thorough with instructions it made accommodations easy. Sunsets over the Marina was a nightly highlight. My Wife and I already looking forward to the next time we can return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Resa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful accommodation during stressful move

We rented almost a month, during a move, while waiting on work to be completed.The owner was immediately responsive to any IT issues we had during our stay. The area is a fun place to be with good restaurants and shops. We had one major issue with being locked out onto the 2nd story patio. Security for the marina finally decided it OK to respond after being out there for an hour. Owner will look at correcting patio door lock issue, as it was not the first time this has occurred. Just be aware. Otherwise a comfortable stay.
Stayed 26 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation!

Condo on the Water is a perfect family vacation spot! There are 5 in our family, and we were very comfortable. The location is a 10-15 minute bike ride to the beach and a short walk to many shops and restaurants. The balcony is a perfect viewing spot for the Tuesday night fireworks. Our host was incredibly helpful, offering great suggestions for dining and other activities. The kitchen is well equipped, including a high end coffee maker and bean grinder - we used daily. We also greatly appreciated the level of cleanliness throughout. We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and wonderful view

The condo has been wonderful! The bikes are great and are much better than the ones we typically receive when we rent bikes. The baskets are a plus as well. The Apple play is soooo great as we are music lovers, and an option that we have never had in a rental before. The master bed is more comfortable than the new mattress we paid a lot of $$$ for just months ago! We enjoy morning coffee on the deck. We had amazing views of the lightning show last night as well as the fireworks. The pickle ball clinic is great. Noa, the instructor, was awesome! We enjoyed the beach yesterday, and the beach chairs were definitely a plus! Today, we will have a massage at The Westin Spa. ♥️ Thank you for sharing your wonderful condo. We hope to visit again I the fall!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherlouise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Great location, owner was very nice to provide bicycles, beach chairs and umbrella. The view was Beautiful off the balcony. Everything we needed was close by, restaurants, shops, bakery, grocery store.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better than the pictures!

0ur visit was the week of July 4th & we were a little concerned about crowds. It really was reasonable. We thought being on the water might be noisy & it wasn't. The bike/ walking paths were everywhere & made it so easy to get around & to the beach. The restaurants were good & the shopping was fun & beachy. Listening to nightly music from our porch was perfect with a glass of wine. I could go on & on, literall a perfect location, lots of activity lunch/dinner options! It felt like we used everything available... the house is packed with everything you need. Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend

Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation!

We loved the property at Harbourside. We love Palmetto Dunes and Shelter Cove. Conveniently located to locally owned shops and restaurants. And the Tuesday night fireworks were awesome. Perfect view from our balcony. The condo was very roomy and very comfortable. A few of the cooking pans were in need of replacement but overall very good. Also pool is very close which was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

12th visit to HH

Great location loved overlooking the marina and grabbing a coffee and fresh pastries from the shop below. Nice patio to enjoy a glass of wine and the sunset.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in a fantastic Condo!

This Condo is well equipped, was clean and the proximity to everything, was appreciated. Beds were good, beach chairs were provided, and having the washer and dryer was great! We sat on the covered porch every morning having coffee, and also in the evenings, and enjoyed the Marina. Loved the location, and everything about our two weeks at “Condo on the Water”.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding view

Great property and location could not be beat. Ideal location to get your 10,000 steps in.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well appointed

The condo has excellent appliances and so many extras not usually provided.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location

So much to say about our stay at this Shelter Cove condo. The view of the harbour from this unit is magnificent. The condo was clean and spacious and has a great kitchen equipped with everything we needed and then some. Byron provided us with thorough information prior to our stay, eliminating the need for us to contact him with questions. He also checked with us near the end of our stay and asked if we had noticed any maintenance issues, because if there were any, he wanted to be sure to address them before the next guests arrived. Check-in was easy and parking was convenient. All in all, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harriet S., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent views

Location was great. Condo was comfortable and views of harbor and boats outstanding. Byron was wonderful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at harbor

Great weather. Owner very nice and easy to communicate with. The view was amazing. Loved having the Palmetto Dunes amenities. Looking forward to return.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Brian M., Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Condo on the water

Having stayed in the property on a previous occasion, we were aware of how nice it was. Six or seven years later, nothing had changed. This is an excellent property in a beautiful setting. We would highly recommend it to others
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mary Jo W., Louisville, KY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shelter Cove is great!

We enjoyed our stay at Shelter Cove. The condo was good but some of the furniture needs to be updated.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shelter Cove

Everything was fantastic about our stay --- Byron was great from the start! He was always available and quick to respond to any messages, Only surprise was no beach towels as well equipped as the condo is. We highly recommend it and would stay there again if we return to Hilton Head!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last Minute Vacation

We booked a last minute vacation before our children went back to school, and we were lucky enough to find this beautiful condo on Hilton Head. Byron was very attentive to all our questions from the day we booked, and all throughout our stay. Perfect location for dining out, nightly entertainment, beach access, and exploring the island. We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dani K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delivered on all that was promised

We had an excellent experience! Everything that was listed was there and then some. The condo was very clean; didn't feel worn, as many places do when they are this popular; the kitchen had everything one might need, except plastic wrap and plastic bags (if you use those); the theater-like experience of the TV was really impressive, especially to my teens; the check -in/-out process was seamless, including the car pass; the location/view for Tuesday night fireworks was perfect; the bikes that are included were appreciated and saved us the time and money of renting them. We did not use the shuttle bus, since we found it easier to drive. The many positive reviews are warranted for this condo and the owner. Byron has thought of everything for your stay, and if he hasn't he will go the extra mile to make it a nice stay for you. I wouldn't hesitate to book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison P., Morrisville, Bucks County

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

What a wonderful property! The views are amazing, we started every day with breakfast on the balcony and ended each day with drinks while watching the sunset! The space had everything we needed and comfortable beds. It was spotless upon arrival. All the little touches like linens, bikes and starters of all the paper products and detergents were awesome. You can not beat the location of this place. We walked to restaurants and shops. It was a fun town center, hearing live music on the balcony was enjoyable and then at 10 pm, all was quiet. The TV system is next level, sounds like you're in the movie theater! In season, the trolley and Dunes Buggy take you all over the place which was wonderful for limited beach parking. Byron answered my emails and texts promptly, but it was so well appointed, I only had to reach out about pool access while we were there and the pool was just right after hot and successful days of fishing (charters are right in the marina). I am definitely booking this unit again. Amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

This unit is perfect.Great location and every amenity. Very spacious and lots of storage. Fun area with many shops and restaurants within steps. Beautiful view of marina.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jett b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Condo in a great location!

Our family had a great time in Shelter Cove. The area is beautiful and the condo was very nice. Had everything we needed for a great vacation. Beach only minutes from the condo and the view from the balcony was amazing. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Byron Ackerman

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Why they chose this property

Shelter Cove can be so many different things--all depending on your mood: It's Festive and Fun; or it's Quiet and Romantic; or it's an Adventure on the water; or... And you get to change your mind every day about what you want it to be.

What makes this property unique

Terrific mid-island location in Palmetto Dunes Plantation. Bike/walking paths everywhere. On-the-water location. Restaurants and shops all around in a Mediterranean Village setting, Palmetto Dunes 'Dunes Buggy' for free transportation--many guests don't get back into their cars until it's time to leave the island.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests