2013 Hilton Head lovers thread

[Judique]

3 more days till we check in! Are you able to access the beach after the beach house is closed? DF and I were wanting to walk on the beach but didn't know if we'd be able to get back to our car at the beach house past 5pm?? Thanks!!

Yes. The underground (under building?) parking area is always open and you can walk to the beach from there.

 

[msd1776]

I haven't rad the whole thread either. Looking at a possible week stay. I would like some time for relaxing. We aren't golfers. I don't need to spend time shopping. Are there some great day trips. Historical locations would be my preference.

 

[MarkyMouse]

I haven't rad the whole thread either. Looking at a possible week stay. I would like some time for relaxing. We aren't golfers. I don't need to spend time shopping. Are there some great day trips. Historical locations would be my preference.

I would recommend a boat ride to savannah. Wonderful trip. Some packages include a tour once you arrive.

 

[mumto3girls]

I haven't rad the whole thread either. Looking at a possible week stay. I would like some time for relaxing. We aren't golfers. I don't need to spend time shopping. Are there some great day trips. Historical locations would be my preference.

We have done the ferry to Daufuskie Island. Once there you can take a guided tour on a bus (I think) or do a self guided tour using golf carts. We did the golf carts and loved it. It is the island where the author, Pat Conroy, taught school. He wrote Prince of Tides and other novels. The people who live there are descended from the Gullah people. Very interesting.

 

[Simba's Mom]

I remember there was a 3 hour tour (yes, let's all sing-"A three hour tour"-or am I showing my age?) of the island that was very interesting. We went to several historical spots, I especially remember over near "Old Fort Pub". I suppose one of the reasons I found it interesting was that it was off season at the resort, so I ended up as the only one on the tour. It was kind of interesting to be the only one on the van, along with Carol and the bus driver (Carol's husband?), getting a little local "scuttlebutt" (gossip).

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

checking in on Friday and spend the day at home with flu-like symptoms. Here's to hoping I'm better by Friday for the 5.5 hour drive from Orlando and can enjoy my weekend with my DF!

 

[okw2012]

I haven't rad the whole thread either. Looking at a possible week stay. I would like some time for relaxing. We aren't golfers. I don't need to spend time shopping. Are there some great day trips. Historical locations would be my preference.

Savannah is well worth a full day. Charleston is a bit farther but also very interesting. Beaufort is nice too for a day trip, although less historic. Then there are great nature walks, Pinckney island is really nice and quiet for example.

The resort is perfect for just relaxing, I love the hammocs and also watching the birds from the fishing pier.

Hilton Head is also great for biking: the island is absolutely flat with bike paths everywhere. In fact the beach itself is the most beautiful bike path. There are also lots of tennis courts (including municipal courts which are free most of the time) although none at the resort.

We are only going back in July, such a long wait!

 

[aaarcher86]

Just booked for June 8-15... so excited! We were hoping for 2 studios but ended up with a 2 bedroom. Kind of expected it being 7 months out!

SOOOOO excited to just kick back and relax. I can't wait to go through this thread and really delve into some of the suggestions.

 

[rfassett]

There will be nothing to dislike about the 2 bedroom. My wife and I were there for the first time ever a couple weeks ago and due to the lateness of the reservation we were in a 2 bedroom. She made me take many pictures and measurements after saying something like, "I could live in something like this when I retire".

 

[aaarcher86]

There will be nothing to dislike about the 2 bedroom. My wife and I were there for the first time ever a couple weeks ago and due to the lateness of the reservation we were in a 2 bedroom. She made me take many pictures and measurements after saying something like, "I could live in something like this when I retire".

We're definitely excited. I think the 2 bedroom will suit our needs a little better than the 2 studios, but it was a battle of 'wants vs point cost' in my head lol.

We were back and forth on the extra bed with 2 studios or the full kitchen in a 1 bedroom... now we have it all

 

[PoohsFan1]

Studios are hard to get at 7mo, as there are so few. But I just checked and there is still availability for these dates.

Good luck!

Just a little update....I was able to book our HHI trip . We will be there from 6/7-6/13 in a Studio. I got up bright and early on our 7 month mark and logged into the online booking. Luckily the whole week was available for us. However, I just looked online this morning and found that everyday except for 1 day of our week was all filled up (I booked 4 days ago). It is amazing how fast those rooms go (it kind of reminded me of when I was booking our DLR trip for this past June), I am just excited that I was able to book our room with no problems. Now I have to read about HH and find out what things we should see and do. We do know that we want to go to Sea Pines Resort and visit the lighthouse plus whatever else there is to do there, and go to Savannah GA one day, then of course we are going to lay around the beach a couple of days, plus do any of the activities offered around the resort. And if there are any suggestions from all you HHI vets that you can offer to my newbie family for either not to miss things to see and do around the resort or on/around HHI, I would greatly appreciate it . If it helps, it will be DH, DD13, DD10, and I that will be going.

 

[Simba's Mom]

While you're down in Sea Pines, allow time to walk along the water and ogle the yachts. I don't remember if kids are with you in Sea Pines, but if not (because kids don't usually like shopping) we enjoy checking out all the quaint little shops along there. The kids might enjoy the billiards table in Big Murgie's Den-sometimes the activities sheet includes a billiards tournament just for teens and pre-teens.

 

[aaarcher86]

Just a little update....I was able to book our HHI trip . We will be there from 6/7-6/13 in a Studio. I got up bright and early on our 7 month mark and logged into the online booking. Luckily the whole week was available for us. However, I just looked online this morning and found that everyday except for 1 day of our week was all filled up (I booked 4 days ago). It is amazing how fast those rooms go (it kind of reminded me of when I was booking our DLR trip for this past June), I am just excited that I was able to book our room with no problems. Now I have to read about HH and find out what things we should see and do. We do know that we want to go to Sea Pines Resort and visit the lighthouse plus whatever else there is to do there, and go to Savannah GA one day, then of course we are going to lay around the beach a couple of days, plus do any of the activities offered around the resort. And if there are any suggestions from all you HHI vets that you can offer to my newbie family for either not to miss things to see and do around the resort or on/around HHI, I would greatly appreciate it . If it helps, it will be DH, DD13, DD10, and I that will be going.

They definitely filled fast. I called at 9a for a 6/8 check in and there were no studios on that day and only one starting 6/9.

Maybe we will see you there. We are in a 2 bedroom 6/8 - 6/15.

 

[NHTikiBeckie]

Can anyone tell me if the kitchens in the 2 bedrooms have a coffee pot and a crock pot?

 

[ProudMommyof2]

Can anyone tell me if the kitchens in the 2 bedrooms have a coffee pot and a crock pot?

Coffee pot-yes. Crock pot-no.

 

[PoohsFan1]

While you're down in Sea Pines, allow time to walk along the water and ogle the yachts. I don't remember if kids are with you in Sea Pines, but if not (because kids don't usually like shopping) we enjoy checking out all the quaint little shops along there. The kids might enjoy the billiards table in Big Murgie's Den-sometimes the activities sheet includes a billiards tournament just for teens and pre-teens.

Thank you so much for the information, ogling yachts would be fun to do, our kids would get a kick out of seeing all those big boats. As for shopping one DD is a go with the flow type of girl and if we go shopping, she will make the best out of it (she would much rather be in a pool or at the beach), while DD12 loves to shop, she especially loves the little general store or mom and pop shops that tourist towns usually have, so she will be in heaven when she sees them.

They definitely filled fast. I called at 9a for a 6/8 check in and there were no studios on that day and only one starting 6/9.

Maybe we will see you there. We are in a 2 bedroom 6/8 - 6/15.

Congrats on getting a room. I will definitely be looking out for you, how awesome to know that a fellow DISer will be there the same time as us . I'll have to try and find a place to put my lime green mickey head so you can recognize us (we have a wooden ones that DH had made for our luggage and the backpack that we use in the park). Oh and BTW, please don't hesitate to come by and say hi either .

 

[NHTikiBeckie]

Coffee pot-yes. Crock pot-no.

Thank you!

 

[aaarcher86]

Anyone know a good place to go crabbing?

Thank you so much for the information, ogling yachts would be fun to do, our kids would get a kick out of seeing all those big boats. As for shopping one DD is a go with the flow type of girl and if we go shopping, she will make the best out of it (she would much rather be in a pool or at the beach), while DD12 loves to shop, she especially loves the little general store or mom and pop shops that tourist towns usually have, so she will be in heaven when she sees them. Congrats on getting a room. I will definitely be looking out for you, how awesome to know that a fellow DISer will be there the same time as us . I'll have to try and find a place to put my lime green mickey head so you can recognize us (we have a wooden ones that DH had made for our luggage and the backpack that we use in the park). Oh and BTW, please don't hesitate to come by and say hi either .

If you see/hear a child screaming for her life that's probably use lmao. I don't know why my husband thinks tickling them within an inch of peeing their pants is fun! We will spend most of our days at the beach and pool with a day at Savannah I think.

I know it's early June but I'm hoping to see sea turtles!

 

[KristiMc]

Anyone know a good place to go crabbing?




If you see/hear a child screaming for her life that's probably use lmao. I don't know why my husband thinks tickling them within an inch of peeing their pants is fun! We will spend most of our days at the beach and pool with a day at Savannah I think.

I know it's early June but I'm hoping to see sea turtles!

We are going to spend a day in Savannah also. I already have my reservation made at Paula Deen's.

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Just got home after 3 nights at HHI! I haven't been there since 1996 and DF had never been there. It took around 6 hours from Orlando (traffic leaving the city and stopped 3x). I checked in at 6:15pm on Friday and was happy to find out that we would be in the same villa for all 3 nights since we had a split reservation and we were given building 27 which was a perfect location! We were on the top floor and had a view of the marsh and very little noise from the pool/play area. I couldn't have picked a better location!

Our room was spotless and DF and I enjoyed all the room especially two bathrooms and the heavenly tub! We got housekeeping for our stay and it was always very late in the day- 3:30pm or later which was fine and we knew it wouldn't take long as there wasn't much to clean up from 2 adults who were not cooking in the villa!

The hot tub was nice but I didn't go in the pool DF said it was warm and enjoyed it. We didn't get the refillable mugs as we already have a ton from WDW on DDPs and couldn't justify it but we did use the station to get ice and water. The gift shop was very nice too!

We loved the beach house and the pool was very warm. At both QSR locations the food was made to order (I'm assuming bc it's off season) and took a good 15-20mins to get food. DF and I enjoyed walking the beach but agreed if we came in the summer we'd probably like to stay on the beach unless we got a great deal at Disney. We did not use the bus to the beach house. It looked like it came often though.

We ate at the following locations….
2 Resort QSR locations (1 breakfast, 1 lunch) both meals were great
Giuseppis: DF loved the pizza and the chicken parm was good too
Salty Dog Cafe..a classic and we had a great meal/service
Kingfisher..read a ton of negative reviews but tried it. The food was great..the service was awful.
HHI Diner…breakfast was great and we went back after dinner for dessert which was great too
Hudsons..also a classic and wonderful
Skull Creek..glad we decided to go here based on suggestions. We'd go back in a heartbeat.

Overall, we had a great weekend and enjoyed a nice relaxing weekend that's not consumed with Disney parks + running all over! DF is anxious to check out Vero Beach next!!