*HHI Owners and Beach Lovers Group Thread*

[eticketplease]

We were told they couldn't link them. We never ended up trying them since at Vero they had to link them with the iPad.

 

[Pete W.]

We're BWV owners since 1998 taking our first trip to HHI in 3 weeks and really looking forward to it. Can anyone confirm the type of coffee maker in the newly-refurbished 2BR units? I read previously that they had mesh cone-shaped filters so no paper filters were needed. Would like to confirm that we don't need to bring/buy filters. Thanks in advance.

 

[Keith Tyger]

https://www.keurig.com/K-Duo®-Single-Serve-&-Carafe-Coffee-Maker/p/K-Duo-Single-Serve-Carafe-Coffee-Maker#Black_color

It uses the normal paper filters, not the cone type.

 

[Stargazer65]

Are there still toll roads on Hilton Head Island? Last time I was there in Feb 2021 I remember having to pay tolls, but I heard that is gone now?

 

[eticketplease]

Are there still toll roads on Hilton Head Island? Last time I was there in Feb 2021 I remember having to pay tolls, but I heard that is gone now?

I didn’t see any when I was down there and just checked and my SunPass was not charged in SC

 

[LadybugsMum]

I've been to HHI 4 times in the last 3 years and have never paid a toll.

 

[sleepydog25]

Are there still toll roads on Hilton Head Island? Last time I was there in Feb 2021 I remember having to pay tolls, but I heard that is gone now?

Correct. The toll booths that used to be up for the Crossland Parkway (the back way to Sea Pines, et. al.) were torn down. Free sailing now.

 

[DisneyStarWisher]

Does anyone know how much bike rentals are now for length of stay (with a DVC discount)?

 

[Michael Jones]

We were there earlier in the month and paid $39.59 including tax per person with the discount. Enjoy your visit!

 

[mort1331]

any quieter studios to request. Single male going next March for a couple of days of golf,,,dont need near main lodge or pool. Just relaxing time before driving to WDW and picking up family flying in.

 

[Judique]

any quieter studios to request. Single male going next March for a couple of days of golf,,,dont need near main lodge or pool. Just relaxing time before driving to WDW and picking up family flying in.

The studios are either in the main lodge area or in the 5 grand villa buildings.

I would say the quietest are probably in building 12 which is attached to Live Oak Lodge Building 11.

I say this because the actual bedroom and balcony area are buffered by the kitchen and bath area which run along the walkway outside your door. The balcony area overlooks trees and marsh plus a diagonal boardwalk view if on that end.

It's all pretty much quiet. The Lodge area has the advantage of covered parking and in most cases closer parking.

 

[mort1331]

The studios are either in the main lodge area or in the 5 grand villa buildings.

I would say the quietest are probably in building 12 which is attached to Live Oak Lodge Building 11.

I say this because the actual bedroom and balcony area are buffered by the kitchen and bath area which run along the walkway outside your door. The balcony area overlooks trees and marsh plus a diagonal boardwalk view if on that end.

It's all pretty much quiet. The Lodge area has the advantage of covered parking and in most cases closer parking.

Thanks,,,so even building 12 get the covered parking?

 

[eticketplease]

Thanks,,,so even building 12 get the covered parking?

Anyone can technically park there but not sure the other buildings would want to because of location other than building 13. 11 is right over the parking and 12 is attached so you could use the elevator. 13 is behind the lodge (building 11) and I believe the only parking for them is the covered parking.

 

[Simba's Mom]

any quieter studios to request. Single male going next March for a couple of days of golf,,,dont need near main lodge or pool. Just relaxing time before driving to WDW and picking up family flying in.

The 5 studios that are not in the main lodge are all on the first floor and subject to loud footsteps above you. And depending on what time you'll be up and out for golfing, the footsteps may go on much later in the evening than is desirable. So I still recommend the main lodge, top floor, if possible. And if you'll have your golf clubs with you, that elevator helps getting your clubs to/from the car (can you tell I travel with someone who golfs about 5 times every trip to HHI?)

 

[maospt2]

We have our first stay next March in a 1 bedroom. I have been reading posts, and now I have myself confused. Is it correct that all 1 bedrooms are on the first floor, except for buildings 11 & 12. Also do any of them have a water view? I am just trying to think about what is the most important request we should make.

Also, what is the time frame most people but in their requests at HHI? Thanks in advance.

 

[mort1331]

The 5 studios that are not in the main lodge are all on the first floor and subject to loud footsteps above you. And depending on what time you'll be up and out for golfing, the footsteps may go on much later in the evening than is desirable. So I still recommend the main lodge, top floor, if possible. And if you'll have your golf clubs with you, that elevator helps getting your clubs to/from the car (can you tell I travel with someone who golfs about 5 times every trip to HHI?)

So does your travelling partner have a fav? Something that is ok for singles and reasonably priced.

 

[maospt2]

Can you use Disney Rewards Redemption cards at this property?

 

[sleepydog25]

We have our first stay next March in a 1 bedroom. I have been reading posts, and now I have myself confused. Is it correct that all 1 bedrooms are on the first floor, except for buildings 11 & 12. Also do any of them have a water view? I am just trying to think about what is the most important request we should make.

Also, what is the time frame most people but in their requests at HHI? Thanks in advance.

Yes, all 1BRs are on the first floor in the GV buildings: 16, 18, 19, 28, and 30. The other 16 1BRs are located in 11 and 12 and are scattered around various floors. It should be noted that 11 and 12 "first floor" rooms are higher than the other buildings, too, given that they sit above a parking garage and the mini warehouse. Quite a number of 1BRs in 11 and 12 have at least a partial view of the water. As for the importance of the request, it depends on what you want: closer to the main pool/Tide Me Over/Mercantile area or the main lodge? It's a really small resort, anyway, so there isn't a long walk anywhere. And as others have mentioned, the 1BRs under the GVs can be noisy due to the larger families usually staying in them. As for the time frame for requests, any time is fine, but I'd also call the resort directly about a week out.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Can you use Disney Rewards Redemption cards at this property?

Yes you can, not only for food and items from the Mercantile, but also for recreation activities and renting bicycles. I've used my Rewards for all those things.

 

[Simba's Mom]

I just read this morning that Nectar on the island will be closing on October 1st, and One Hot Mama's will be moving into that space. After that, Nectar will be looking for another, smaller (?) location. I was really surprised about them looking for a smaller place-when we were there, it seemed really crowded even though it was off-season. Since we get lots of BBQ where we live here in Texas, we've never gone to OHMs so we don't know if this is a bigger spot for them. But I'll really miss Nectar.