Not Your Average Beach Vacation. Not Even Close.
Forget the crowded resort strips and cookie-cutter condos. This is something different.
Perched directly on the shores of Port Royal Sound, this villa sits closer to the water than anything built on Hilton Head Island today — a rare product of a time before shoreline restrictions existed. What you get is something most island visitors never find: a raw, living, breathing waterfront experience that feels worlds away from the ordinary.
As a guest here, you will have full access to the condo and have the whole space to yourself. You can use all of the rooms and amenities, including the stackable washer and dryer, high-speed WiFi, full kitchen, and bathroom. Staying here also means you have exclusive access to all of the community amenities, including the three pools, a fitness center, tennis courts, hot tubs, and beach access.
This condo is in a great location and there are many local grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, beach boutiques, and other local attractions nearby. There is free parking on site and you will be given a unique keycode for keyless entry into the home.
You get the whole place to yourself. There is a full kitchen and all the comforts of home. You have total privacy, yet I am only a phone call or text away, should the need arise. If you stay long-term, I will check in with you periodically, but basically leave you alone unless you contact me.
The Spa on Port Royal Sound was built before there were building restrictions regarding distance from the water. As a result, the complex is extraordinarily close to the Sound. (FYI-Low tide does go out about 1/2 a mile.) The marsh grass has grown in behind the breakwater rocks on our beach, at the same time, a sandbar in front of the rocks has been built up and a proper beachfront has developed. It's quite a beautiful natural phenomenon and has provided us with 2 beaches. You have to see it to understand, but if you prefer a more regular beach, Mitchellville Beach is just a few hundred feet to the left of the property for those requiring a more "proper" beach experience.
The complex is flanked by two public parks laden with Spanish moss-covered live oaks and resides at the end of a dead-end road. There is little to no traffic noise, except the occasional airplane taking off or landing at the small airport nearby. We enjoy an abundance of wildlife and embrace the opportunity to go fishing, crabbing, shrimping, and clamming. I have personally seen other amazing wildlife including dolphins, eagles, hammerhead sharks, stingrays along with the more common egrets, ravens, jellyfish, crabs, and horseshoe crabs.
Port Royal Sound and Fish Haul Beach
The natural shoreline is quiet, and the shallow water is perfect for small children. This is a great spot to hunt for shells and sea life, as well as enjoy the natural surroundings. Bird watchers enjoy this side of the island and a bald eagle frequents the area. Please note, at low tide, the floor can be mushy or muddy in places - it is best traveled with water shoes (but still doable if you don't mind the squish). This is the shoreline of Port Royal Sound - if you are looking to boogie board or enjoy waves and fluffy sand, we recommend Islanders Beach or Folly Field Beach which are Atlantic-facing beaches about a 10-minute drive away.
