Tell me about HHI

[my4kids]

I have never been to HH, but have seen pictures and it looks beautiful. I'm just curious if we would be better off renting a house there for our family or staying at Disney's resort in a 2BR. I seems like a villa costs the same as a whole house rental. And from looking at the pictures of the resort, I can't tell what I would be getting for the extra $$$. Is it right on the beach? What will we get extra for staying there that I wouldn't have at a rental house? What does it have to offer the kiddos?

[allshookup]

While the Disney Resort is not right on the ocean, is right on the marsh & still has beautiful water views. There is a themed pool with an enclosed slide & lots of activities including a campfire with sing alongs & smores. There is also a shuttle that takes you to the Beach House which is only a short ride away. The Beach House is right on the beach with a pool, game room, snack bar, changing room, restroom, etc. You can't beat the convenience when going to the beach. There are some cute gift shops & restaurants right on the other side of the Resort Marina & well within walking distance.

However, if none of that is important to you & you'd rather have more room, privacy, perhaps a private pool, then I don't think renting a house is a bad idea either. It's not like WDW where to me staying on-site is important, because we hate to drive & we prefer to rely on Disney transportation. In Hilton Head you pretty much have to drive if you want to see what the island has to offer anyway.

[my4kids]

Thanks for your info. That is pretty much what I thought. I'm sure the Disney resort is beautiful, and I agree that in WDW it is WAY better to be on property, but I'm thinking for us, it would be better to get a house for the same money, that is large enough to split with another family.

[dis-happy]

We have a place at HH, but recently visited the resort for a couple of days. One thing you get there: the fabulous CM's and activities for everyone. If you like to be on the go and do lots of things you can't beat staying there.