HHI Adoration & Information 2009

[dallastxcpa]

Terri

You should contact Shore Beach Rental Services directly. They are responsible for the rentals at the Disney Beach House. There information is as follows:

Shore Beach Service
116 Arrow Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
phone: 843.785.3494
fax: 843.785.2023
www.shorebeach.com

Whew! I just skimmed through the 12 pages of this thread!

Does anyone know if the place where you can rent chairs, umbrellas, etc. has sand wheelchairs? My Mom would love to sit on the beach, but there's no way she walk any distance on the sand.

Also, can you walk from the main lodge to the beach house? If so, is the path paved (as opposed to a dirt path) that a wheelchair could be used on it?

Thanks!
Terri

 

[dvc at last !]

dallastxcpa,

Thanks for adding our name to visit HHI ---

sorry, had to laugh when I saw it on page one.


It reads 8/30 - 7/3 - sounds like a great vacation -
hope I have enough points !

It should be 6/30 - 7/3.

Thanks.

 

[mecllap]

Does HHI sell out/get totally booked up in the summer -- is it absolutely hopeless to try to get 2-3 mid-week studio nights there in late June?

 

[podsnel]

dallastxcpa,

Thanks for adding our name to visit HHI ---

sorry, had to laugh when I saw it on page one.


It reads 8/30 - 7/3 - sounds like a great vacation -
hope I have enough points !

It should be 6/30 - 7/3.

Thanks.

 

[fijidoc]

Had a family get together last August at HH. Had two of the two bed rooms and it was great.

 

[WolfpackFan]

Does HHI sell out/get totally booked up in the summer -- is it absolutely hopeless to try to get 2-3 mid-week studio nights there in late June?

If you own there and make your ressie at 11 months very possible. Otherwise forget it. Studios and 1BR's are very scarce at HH.

 

[LVSWL]

Does HHI sell out/get totally booked up in the summer -- is it absolutely hopeless to try to get 2-3 mid-week studio nights there in late June?

It never hurts to call exactly at the 7 month window. We have gone to HH for the last 4 summers for the second and third weeks of June. We have gotten a one bdrm. This year we got all of our days on the first call. Last year we had to wait list for a couple, but they came through. Good luck!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

It never hurts to call exactly at the 7 month window. We have gone to HH for the last 4 summers for the second and third weeks of June. We have gotten a one bdrm. This year we got all of our days on the first call. Last year we had to wait list for a couple, but they came through. Good luck!

I just checked availability for a studio for the entire month of Sept (thru the 28th). Except for the very first week, a studio is available the entire rest of the month!! September is great weather at HHI!!!

 

[dvc at last !]

Does HHI sell out/get totally booked up in the summer -- is it absolutely hopeless to try to get 2-3 mid-week studio nights there in late June?

We called at 7 months and got a 1 bedroom for mid-week end of June---
4 nites. We were very happy about that !

 

[jonestavern]

Can anyone tell me what the swimming is like the last week of March/first week of April? Will it be warm enough to swim? I'm assuming the pools are heated but that the ocean would still be pretty cold....I'm not even sure if we could get reservations at this point but would like to try.

Yes, the main pool & spa are heated We swam in the main pool & enjoyed the spa all last week. While others may find the outdoor temps cool, we're from central New Hampshire & found the pools/spa comfy.

The weather can be all over the place. While we did not swim in the ocean in late March, we did see a few souls having a good time splashing about.

 

[Avojeo]

Please add us to this list. We are going 9/14 to 9/19. I have read all of the pages of this thread and must say it has made me VERY HAPPY!!! This will be our first time visiting HHI and was kinda of nervous because I did not know what it would be like like at HHI. I really cannot wait to go now.

Quick question the tours that are on the first page are they free unless marked or do some of them have a fee??

 

[Steffy]

Single digits now. I going to take my Snuggie. I am hoping not to freeze solid.

 

[micheleq]

Hi DVCers!

Ok, I do not own DVC but recently stayed at SSR & loved it. Now we are thinking of a few days at HHI in late Sept./early October (coupled with a trip to visit family in Myrtle Beach). Can't buy into DVC this year, but hopefully in the next year or two depending upon the economy.

I know the weather should be nice (we don't necessarily have to swim), but what about availablity? I'd be doing a cash ressie or renting points. Probably won't book for a few more months.

Thanks for any suggestions! And this is a great thread, very helpful. I think my DD4 and DD2, as well as myself and DH, would love it there!

 

[podsnel]

Hi DVCers!

Ok, I do not own DVC but recently stayed at SSR & loved it. Now we are thinking of a few days at HHI in late Sept./early October (coupled with a trip to visit family in Myrtle Beach). Can't buy into DVC this year, but hopefully in the next year or two depending upon the economy.

I know the weather should be nice (we don't necessarily have to swim), but what about availablity? I'd be doing a cash ressie or renting points. Probably won't book for a few more months.

Thanks for any suggestions! And this is a great thread, very helpful. I think my DD4 and DD2, as well as myself and DH, would love it there!

Last year we had the great pleasure of staying at HHI for the first time and fell in love! We DO own DVC at AKV, but we did not use points to stay- we payed cash and were able to get a discount because of the DVC. For this summer we rented points to stay in a GV and are using the cash discount to rent 2 2brs and having a family reunion- SOOOO excited!
Anyway, that time of year, you shouldn't have any problem- on cash, we were able to book even the summer just a few months before.

 

[micheleq]

Last year we had the great pleasure of staying at HHI for the first time and fell in love! We DO own DVC at AKV, but we did not use points to stay- we payed cash and were able to get a discount because of the DVC. For this summer we rented points to stay in a GV and are using the cash discount to rent 2 2brs and having a family reunion- SOOOO excited!
Anyway, that time of year, you shouldn't have any problem- on cash, we were able to book even the summer just a few months before.

Thanks so much for the advice I think by June we'll know our vacation dates, so I'll be able to book then. I think we'll love it too! Another reason to get DH on board for a DVC investment!

 

[Saratoga Souris]

We will be making our first trip to HHI next week! We are sooooo excited.
Been DVC members for 10+ years - I guess it's about time.


2bedroom + studio March 15-21

 

[Steffy]

We will be making our first trip to HHI next week! We are sooooo excited.
Been DVC members for 10+ years - I guess it's about time.


2bedroom + studio March 15-21

We'll be there too! Same time!

 

[Laurabearz]

We will be making our first trip to HHI next week! We are sooooo excited.
Been DVC members for 10+ years - I guess it's about time.


2bedroom + studio March 15-21

We'll be there too! Same time!

Have fun you two!!!

we are finally in double digits!!!

 

[Steffy]

We are truly enjoying the resort. It is just beautiful. The viilas are really nice and I like the way they are laid out.

There are no fireworks until June.

It rained last night after 5:00, but is supposed to be nice the rest of the week. It is about 70 now. Clear.

If I can find the answers to any questions just let me know.

 

[podsnel]

We are truly enjoying the resort. It is just beautiful. The viilas are really nice and I like the way they are laid out.

There are no fireworks until June.

It rained last night after 5:00, but is supposed to be nice the rest of the week. It is about 70 now. Clear.

If I can find the answers to any questions just let me know.

Hi Steffy! I am so envious!!!! I truly adore HHIR and I bet it just feels sooooo good to be there in the early spring. If you see Dottie in the gift shop, please tell her I said hello!!! Are you planning on eating out? I'd love to hear about where you go! Have a wonderful visit!!

Ellen