HHI resort at christmas is very nice. We have been there for christmas and newyears on different years. There is a fireplace in living room in the main lodge and games and a pool table in there, but it is nowhere near the size of WL or AKL. The beach is great for walking and exploring any time of year. We have had weather from 30 degrees with hats and gloves to 60+ with DS swimming in the heated pool. Lot's of shopping to do, but the pace is very slow and really vacation time for us. Golf is still very viable for the golfer in your group. Lot's of daily activites such as cel painting, goofy bingo, marsh and dolphin adventures, plenty of kids stuff. We love the restaurants and have our favorites(some are right in shelter cove and within walking distance.
Great CMs and resort accomodations-we have stayed in the main lodge in a 1 and 2 bedroom and also in bulding 29 which looks out onto the entrance to shelter cove where you can watch the kayakers and dolphins from your porch.
Sorry to be so long winded! Just love this place..We'll be there this August.
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