*HHI Owners and Beach Lovers Group Thread*

[GrumpyInPhilly]

Sad to say that I had to cancel my VGC reservation and our trip to Disneyland due to being laid off. I decided to book at trip to HHI with some of the points so I can get a watermelon Dole Whip and some sand in my toes.

Sorry to hear you were laid off.
Way to make lemonade out of lemons.

 

[eticketplease]

Sad to say that I had to cancel my VGC reservation and our trip to Disneyland due to being laid off. I decided to book at trip to HHI with some of the points so I can get a watermelon Dole Whip and some sand in my toes.

So sorry to hear that. Hopefully you will be back on your feet soon. Enjoy HHI!!

 

[famgel]

Has anyone come back recently & could give an update on the exterior maintenance? Planning on a week in beginning of March & curious if there’s any inconveniences? Ty

 

[TweedleDum]

Has anyone come back recently & could give an update on the exterior maintenance? Planning on a week in beginning of March & curious if there’s any inconveniences? Ty

We didn't notice anything while we were there.

 

[DoubleBaconBLT]

How long should we plan to stay at HHI?

For context, we go to the beach multiple times every year, usually once in the spring, once in the fall, and a longer trip or two every summer. But it's not at Hilton Head. I'd be looking at spending a night or two here as part of one of those other beach trips - sort of a fun change of pace. Our focus would be more on doing the HHI and Disney-specific things rather than just going to the beach itself since we already have plenty of that. Would 1-2 nights be sufficient for this?

 

[sleepydog25]

How long should we plan to stay at HHI?

For context, we go to the beach multiple times every year, usually once in the spring, once in the fall, and a longer trip or two every summer. But it's not at Hilton Head. I'd be looking at spending a night or two here as part of one of those other beach trips - sort of a fun change of pace. Our focus would be more on doing the HHI and Disney-specific things rather than just going to the beach itself since we already have plenty of that. Would 1-2 nights be sufficient for this?

There aren't a lot of Disney-specific things to do at the resort. It's definitely very Disney-lite in that respect. There are pool games, a s'mores event at the campfire near the pool (which I think is twice a week), nominal fee activities such as tie-dye t-shirts, et. al., and several yard games you can play: bocce ball, giant checkers, horseshoes, corn hole, and basketball among others. Chip n Dale make the occasional appearance, but not real often and not for a long session. Other than that, it's lazing by the pool or at the beach, sitting on your balcony (which is enjoyable), crabbing/fishing from the pier, or going out on a boat excursion from Shelter Cove Marina. Three days and two nights should be plenty if you don't need the beach. That being said, HHI is a very relaxing, true family vacation where you can sit back and enjoy the low country vibes.

 

[Simba's Mom]

How long should we plan to stay at HHI?

For context, we go to the beach multiple times every year, usually once in the spring, once in the fall, and a longer trip or two every summer. But it's not at Hilton Head. I'd be looking at spending a night or two here as part of one of those other beach trips - sort of a fun change of pace. Our focus would be more on doing the HHI and Disney-specific things rather than just going to the beach itself since we already have plenty of that. Would 1-2 nights be sufficient for this?

How many and if children, what ages, are "we". For us, there's just DH and I, no children, and I could sit on the porch, bird-watching or reading a book or if the weather's not cooperative, sit at the banquette, working on a puzzle for hours. We usually only leave the resort for some meals out, tours of Pinckney, nature walks, and of course, the occasional trip to Hilton Head Social Bakery. So we stay for about 11-12 days, and would stay longer if our pets didn't mind.

 

[DoubleBaconBLT]

How many and if children, what ages, are "we". For us, there's just DH and I, no children, and I could sit on the porch, bird-watching or reading a book or if the weather's not cooperative, sit at the banquette, working on a puzzle for hours. We usually only leave the resort for some meals out, tours of Pinckney, nature walks, and of course, the occasional trip to Hilton Head Social Bakery. So we stay for about 11-12 days, and would stay longer if our pets didn't mind.

Ah yes, great question - 4 kids ages 3-13. Thanks for the tips!

 

[Simba's Mom]

Ah yes, great question - 4 kids ages 3-13. Thanks for the tips!

My 3 grandchildren are the exact same age range. Frankly, much as I'd love to share HHI with them, I know they'd be completely bored with that kind of stay. There are some fun resort activities, but I think that 4-5 days would be plenty.