2013 Hilton Head lovers thread

[lsyorke]

A few more restaurant "finds" we found a few weeks ago. Sea Shack, nothing to look at but great food, Bullies BBQ, again, nothing to look at but AWESOME food, and of course Low Country Backyard.

We ate based on yelp reviews(and the guy at the coach outlet, LOL ) this trip and weren't disappointed.

 

[okw2012]

We are planning our first trip to HHI for June (have never been to HH before). I haven't made my reservations yet, but will be online bright and early once our 7 month mark opens up on 11/8. We are hoping to be there from 6/8-6/14 in a Studio. I had heard that it can be quite hard to get into this resort at the 7 month mark especially for June. I'm crossing my fingers that we will be able to reserve it.

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!

 

[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!

Thank you for checking . It gives me a ray of hope for when I am going to actually book it....hopefully.

 

[MinnieInMI]

We are heading to the resort on November 11 and will be staying in a studio. I'm interested in details regarding the laundry facilities: location and whether there is detergent and softener available. Thanks

 

[mommypants]

We are heading to the resort on November 11 and will be staying in a studio. I'm interested in details regarding the laundry facilities: location and whether there is detergent and softener available. Thanks

Laundry room is right next to Big Murgie's Den. Close to almost all studios as most are in that main building. A vending machine had detergent and bounce type softener sheets. I don't remember the type of detergent as we brought that with us.

 

[Conan the Librarian]

DVC members would get a small box of detergent anyway.

Yep, it's right there on the porch. I suggest getting some charcoal, some nice rib eyes (the Fresh Market down the street has a great meat department) and having a nice cookout in the big grill on the deck while doing the laundry. Great way to past the time. You got your music, the light of the sunset across the marsh (you can see it through the trees), and folks walking by being jealous of you.

 

[MinnieInMI]

Thank you for the info on the laundry facilities Hmmm, great idea Conan the Librarian...do some grilling while doing laundry!

 

[rlovew]

I haven't read this whole thread but I am trying a little bit at a time. My husband and I are going here in December. I will only be a Friday- Sunday weekend trip.

Anyone want to plan our trip for us?

Just kidding but I am at a loss. He will play golf Saturday morning but after that we have nothing planned.

Any suggestions?

We are here right now. I would say eat at Hugo's - it was one of the best meals we have had in awhile. They have specials before pm that are less expensive. Add the flambeed desserts prepared at the table are well worth saving room for.

 

[Simba's Mom]

I haven't read this whole thread but I am trying a little bit at a time. My husband and I are going here in December. I will only be a Friday- Sunday weekend trip.

Anyone want to plan our trip for us?

Just kidding but I am at a loss. He will play golf Saturday morning but after that we have nothing planned.

Any suggestions?

Have you considered going along with him when he golfs? No, I'm not a golfer, but I ride along in the cart once every trip. The scenery is so beautiful-I bring my binoculars and watch the birds (eagles, bluebirds, herons, etc.) and the occassional alligator. But depending on what time your husband golfs, you might not-I make sure DH makes that tee time for the afternoon.

 

[Tinkmom]

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We are planning on Sun-Thurs stay on points and adding Friday on cash reservation. They will let us stay in the same room- right ?


Sorry to repost this question, but really wondering if anyone has done this and if they stayed in the same room or had to move?

We have combined cash and points on probably 5 or 6 visits and have stayed in the same unit the entire visit.

 

[ProudMommyof2]

We have combined cash and points on probably 5 or 6 visits and have stayed in the same unit the entire visit.

Thanks!

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Just booked Hilton Head for next weekend (Sat-Mon). DF and I have never stayed at the resort. Any tips or tricks?! I haven't been to HHI in 15 years and DF has never been there! We are booked in a 2bedroom villa since that's all they had!

Also, we are unable to book Friday night and are looking for something reasonable in the area. The two places I can recall us staying when I was little are both in the $160s/$170s and I'm not sure we want to pay that much for one night when we probably won't arrive till 7pm or later. Thanks!!

 

[okw2012]

Just booked Hilton Head for next weekend (Sat-Mon). DF and I have never stayed at the resort. Any tips or tricks?! I haven't been to HHI in 15 years and DF has never been there! We are booked in a 2bedroom villa since that's all they had!

Also, we are unable to book Friday night and are looking for something reasonable in the area. The two places I can recall us staying when I was little are both in the $160s/$170s and I'm not sure we want to pay that much for one night when we probably won't arrive till 7pm or later. Thanks!!

Since you are arriving late, and depending where you're coming from, you might want to stay outside of the island, for example the midtown hampton inn in Savannah (you can then enjoy the nightlife of Savannah) or in Beaufort.

Have fun!

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Do they use the refillable mugs like wdw?? Are they coded with the Chips like at wdw now?? Thanks!

 

[MarkyMouse]

Do they use the refillable mugs like wdw?? Are they coded with the Chips like at wdw now?? Thanks!

yes they do use the rapid fill mugs with the chip.

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

yes they do use the rapid fill mugs with the chip.

Thanks for the response!

I'm assuming it's the same pricing as WDW.

 

[MarkyMouse]

Thanks for the response! I'm assuming it's the same pricing as WDW.

I can't say for sure but it was like $17 or so I think.

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

I can't say for sure but it was like $17 or so I think.

Thanks! That sounds right for length of stay. WDW also has pricing for the mug for 1-3 days. We're only staying for 2 nights next weekend so I'm not sure how much time we'll be there depending on the weather but I'm glad it's an option!

 

[CocosMeme]

YEA! Just booked HH for June 1-8 - can't wait. I was nervous because I let my 7 month window slip by but a 1 bedroom (what I wanted) was available for the whole week. Now I can't wait to read up on this thread for all the fun stuff to do.

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

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!!