I think you can get the grand villa and 2 bedroom on points.
Thanks for the info about the calendar. I think I knew that but had forgotten how to see it. Sad to see the spring dates are much more than the fall dates. Wish they were the same like they are with the point chart. This kind of puts a kink in my plans to add on to our June UY points to use points in the fall and then pay cash for our spring trips.
Great, thanks!
That's awesome. We have a stay coming next week in a 2BR!
That’s very useful information - as someone also looking to make a non-member cash booking for HHI in early 2025, I did wonder why I wasn’t seeing ANY availability no matter what dates and what room types I put in. Guess I’ll be stalking the website daily for the foreseeable!
so are there any favorites I should consider?
Building 11 and 12 have 15 of the 21 1 bedrooms.Hello! Can anyone tell me about the location of the 1-bedrooms? It appears there may be only 1 in each building? And I know a few are under the grand villas. I'm trying to figure out what building I'd like (knowing it's only a desire
Thanks so much!
Wow, I had no idea, I am so glad I asked. Thanks so much!As hhisc16 mentions, there are 5 1BRs (and 5 studios) in each of the GV buildings. 16, 18, and 19 are closer to the front of the resort while 28 and 30 are near the back. Farthest from the Big Dipper pool probably is 16; closest is 28 by a hair. That said, the resort is small so nothing is truly a long walk.
The rest of the 1BRs (and studios) are all located in Bldgs 11 (main lodge) and 12 (attached and shares the elevator with 11), and there are 16 of each thus 21 total 1BRs and studios. One of the most frequent complaints of the 1BRs and studios in the GVs is that the bedrooms sit directly underneath said GVs which often have multiple families and lots of kids so are generally noisier. The 1BRs in 11 and 12 are usually quieter because those who need an elevator are frequent renters.
Have fun!
There are a few companies that rent them, but In my opinion / experience, it is easier and cheaper to go to Kroger (a couple of blocks away) and buy a few chairs to have for the week if taking them there is the issue. Many others leave the chairs behind for a pass-it-on mentality.
It will be crowded, so your two options are to buy inexpensive ones for the duration of your stay, or you can rent them. The Hilton Head Island Shore Beach Service is the place to rent them and have them set up for you on the beach each day. It's run by the same people who provide the lifeguards. In fact, the lifeguards are the ones who set up the chairs each morning before their shift begins. Here's the link: https://www.shorebeach.com/
I highly recommend the Shore Beach Service Rental. Is it more expensive than buying the cheapest chairs and umbrellas possible and hauling them to the beach? Yes it is. But with shore Services, you can select and open set of 2 chairs and an umbrella and have them in the exact same spot your entire trip. You can add around with cheap chairs for more people if needed. One trip, the amazing life guard running the area even brought us a free chair for a few days while we had an extra in our party. I always give them a $5 tip for every day we use the chairs, they are some hard working kids! You also get to know your neighbors on each side of the chair line if you overlap stays. You share restaurant recommendations and some brews from whatever area you hail from. When I go to Hilton Head, I refuse to let a few extra bucks impede my relaxation. All I have to worry about is getting my cooler of adult sodas to my chairs every morning! No mussing with full beach setups! I can either take the shuttle, my car or bikes. Plus the chairs are set in an area that will not be affected by high tide! You do not have to play the beach tide guessing game. My rule for HHI, I gladly spend money on the things that enhance my relaxation. If an expense can lead to stress, I cross it off the list! It is truly the only vacation I take every year that I relax. No bouncing from park to park or mixing in a half marathon. 10 Days until I hit the beach! I think I am ready. Plus, we pick up our new Jeep wrangler Monday July 1st to take on it's maiden HHI Trip. From the 7th -12th if you see a firecracker red jeep with South Carolina Plates, give us a wave! And flag us down to share a beer.
We are there from 7-13 and just reserved the beach chairs for 5 days from 9-5..will I be in them all of the time, nope but like you said, I will drive my happy self w/ my adult beverages and flop in them and not worry about anything!!! First time visiting HHI, just bought resale last year and I'm excited!!!
Generally, yes. However, the resort asks that you check in at the front desk to make sure it's okay first as there are some very busy times (e.g., 4th of July) where only registered guests are allowed on property.
Also, it’s likely that they will ask you to park off property closer to the Shelter Cove area and then walk over the bridge to enter the resort. Parking is very limited on property, especially during the summer.
