We were in HH from 4/30-5/6. To save on points we spent the first 2 nights at the Crowne Plaza in the Shipyard plantation down the street, so to speak.
I just wanted to share that we were very happy with our 4 nights in our 1 bedroom DVC accommodations. We did not get our location request, but I figure that is due to our short (4 night) stay. We were in bldg. 30, one of the 1 bedrooms under a grand villa. I know the people above aren't trying to stomp, but that's sure what it sounds like! It only really bothered us on one late night and a couple early mornings.
Our room was in great shape, except for some wear and tear on the pots and pans. My DH rented a bike and did the kayaking tour through Broad Creek rentals and thoroughly enjoyed both.
We love the beach (have a place in OC, MD) and HH's beach is massive and beautiful. The water was so warm! I prefer the softer sand at home, but HH's beaches are great for bike riding and my DH did still manage to create some castles in the sand. We also took the short ride to Beaufort, SC and took a carriage ride around the historic district. Very interesting and enjoyable.
We ate at Redfish, Low Country Backyard, British Open Pub and HH Prime Steakhouse (with a living social deal). We went to the early dinner special at Redfish...what a deal! Less than $30 for 2 including two apps, two entrées and two glasses of wine. The food was fantastic and the service was too. Low Country Backyard is also very close to the resort and we thought going later in the evening would make for a shorter wait. But, it is a tiny place and when we arrived at 8PM we still had a half hour wait. Thank goodness we were sat outside...the ambiance is so much nicer. The food was very good, high marks for the fried green tomatoes. DH had the shrimp and grits which were good, but too rich to finish in one meal. I ordered the daily fish special, only to have our server return and tell me it had just sold out. On her recommendation, I ordered the crabcakes. They were ok, but nothing like Maryland crabcakes. HH Prime in the oceanfront Hilton was fine, but nothing special. It was neat to see the hotel and grounds and be able to compare it to Disney. (I did get my surf and turf here. Yum!)
This was our 2nd trip here and the island is so beautiful and the resort and its staff so nice I am almost tempted to buy points here. But for now, we are content with my DH's family vacation home in Ocean City, MD. Its in north Ocean City, on the beach and he's been living there, spending summers there, or every weekend and some vacation weeks there since 1968. Hilton Head is different and beautiful, but once every 3-5 years will suffice for now.
I just wanted to share that we were very happy with our 4 nights in our 1 bedroom DVC accommodations. We did not get our location request, but I figure that is due to our short (4 night) stay. We were in bldg. 30, one of the 1 bedrooms under a grand villa. I know the people above aren't trying to stomp, but that's sure what it sounds like! It only really bothered us on one late night and a couple early mornings.
Our room was in great shape, except for some wear and tear on the pots and pans. My DH rented a bike and did the kayaking tour through Broad Creek rentals and thoroughly enjoyed both.
We love the beach (have a place in OC, MD) and HH's beach is massive and beautiful. The water was so warm! I prefer the softer sand at home, but HH's beaches are great for bike riding and my DH did still manage to create some castles in the sand. We also took the short ride to Beaufort, SC and took a carriage ride around the historic district. Very interesting and enjoyable.
We ate at Redfish, Low Country Backyard, British Open Pub and HH Prime Steakhouse (with a living social deal). We went to the early dinner special at Redfish...what a deal! Less than $30 for 2 including two apps, two entrées and two glasses of wine. The food was fantastic and the service was too. Low Country Backyard is also very close to the resort and we thought going later in the evening would make for a shorter wait. But, it is a tiny place and when we arrived at 8PM we still had a half hour wait. Thank goodness we were sat outside...the ambiance is so much nicer. The food was very good, high marks for the fried green tomatoes. DH had the shrimp and grits which were good, but too rich to finish in one meal. I ordered the daily fish special, only to have our server return and tell me it had just sold out. On her recommendation, I ordered the crabcakes. They were ok, but nothing like Maryland crabcakes. HH Prime in the oceanfront Hilton was fine, but nothing special. It was neat to see the hotel and grounds and be able to compare it to Disney. (I did get my surf and turf here. Yum!)
This was our 2nd trip here and the island is so beautiful and the resort and its staff so nice I am almost tempted to buy points here. But for now, we are content with my DH's family vacation home in Ocean City, MD. Its in north Ocean City, on the beach and he's been living there, spending summers there, or every weekend and some vacation weeks there since 1968. Hilton Head is different and beautiful, but once every 3-5 years will suffice for now.
Hilton Head beach
Seriously, DW and I will try anything and like most everything. We are just as happy at V&A as we are at Flaming Tree BBQ. Whatever is in season; whatever strikes the mood; whenever we can get reservations if required; and whatever is reasonably priced. On the price part, to us V&A is reasonably priced for the service and quality of food but so is Flaming Tree BBQ. We just don't want to pay V&A prices for a Flaming Tree BBQ meal! 
