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Luxury Villa Rentals in Hilton Head
Villas with pools beneath the live oaks, between the Atlantic beaches and the tidal creeks of South Carolina
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Live oaks, wide beaches and the Heritage at Harbour Town
Hilton Head is a barrier island at the southern tip of South Carolina, shaped roughly like a shoe. It has around 12 miles of beach on the Atlantic, with salt marsh and tidal creeks behind. Its building rules are strict about trees, so live oaks and Spanish moss still shade much of the island, and you will see more of them than you will see neon. Golfers know it for Harbour Town, where the RBC Heritage is played every April.
Our Hilton Head collection runs to 70+ villas. You can choose a family house in Sea Pines or Palmetto Dunes, a villa looking over Broad Creek or Calibogue Sound, or a smaller apartment on the golf course. Most have private pools, and some come with hot tubs, sea views or direct access to the beach.
What follows covers the island from one end to the other, with notes on the food and the seasons.
Hilton Head at a glance
- Villas
- 70+ on the island, with up to 8 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £3,300 to £7,700 a week, from around £2,700
- Best areas
- Sea Pines and Harbour Town, Palmetto Dunes and Shelter Cove, Broad Creek and Skull Creek
- Best time
- April to June and September to October; high summer for the beach
- Getting there
- Hilton Head Island airport, or Savannah/Hilton Head International, around 45 minutes by road
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Manor Palmetto Hilton: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Ocean Views – Hilton Head7 bedrooms
Villa Aurore Mitchelville Hilton Head: Luxury 8-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Beach Access – Hilton Head8 bedrooms
Villa Zephyros Jarvis Creek Hilton Head: Luxury 8-Bedroom Villa with Ocean Views & Pool – Hilton Head8 bedrooms
Villa Safira Jarvis Hilton Head: Spacious 8-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Seaview – Hilton Head8 bedroomsWhere to stay in Hilton Head
Sea Pines for Harbour Town and the quiet south end, Palmetto Dunes for the beach and golf, Broad Creek and Skull Creek for water views and sunsets, with Charleston a day trip away.
A striped lighthouse and Pete Dye's fairways
The southern tip of the island is taken up by Sea Pines, a gated resort laid out under the pines and oaks. Its centre is Harbour Town, a marina with the red and white lighthouse beside it. The Harbour Town Golf Links, designed by Pete Dye with help from Jack Nicklaus, finishes beside Calibogue Sound, and the closing holes are among the best known in American golf.
The Sea Pines Forest Preserve covers more than 600 acres of trails, lakes and wildlife, so it is easy to forget the beach is only a few minutes away. Across the sound lies Daufuskie Island. There is no bridge, only the boat, and that keeps it slow.
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Mid-island beaches and evenings on the water
Palmetto Dunes, in the middle of the island, has three golf courses, a long stretch of ocean beach and calm lagoons for a morning in a kayak. Shelter Cove, next door, has a marina and waterfront restaurants. Villas here suit families who want the beach, the bikes and the first tee all close by.
Broad Creek runs deep into the island from the west. Villas facing it look out over marsh rather than sea, and the sunsets are better for it. Dolphin trips and fishing charters leave from the marinas. When the tide is low, the hard sand on the ocean side is firm enough to cycle along, and that is how many locals use the beach.
Mitchelville, marsh and a day in Charleston
Hilton Head has a longer story than its resorts. Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park recalls a town founded during the Civil War by people who had escaped slavery. The Coastal Discovery Museum explains the island's Gullah culture, its marshes and its wildlife. Just off the island, on the causeway, the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge has quiet trails through salt marsh and maritime forest.
On the north end, Skull Creek has seafood restaurants on the docks, which are good places to watch the sun go down. Savannah is under an hour away by road. Charleston, with its antebellum houses and serious restaurants, makes a longer day out.
Shrimp boats, she-crab soup and a long, warm year
Lowcountry cooking is generous and unfussy. Expect local shrimp, she-crab soup, oysters in the cooler months, and the Lowcountry boil, a pot of shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes tipped out onto the table. Spring brings the Heritage in mid-April, when the island is close to full and villas go early. Summer is hot and humid, with the beach at its best. Autumn is warm, quieter and good for golf, though hurricane season runs from June to November. Loggerhead turtles nest on the beaches in summer, so beachfront lights are kept low at night. Our concierge can book tee times, bikes, boat trips and dinner tables.
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Villa Safran Broad Creek Hilton Head: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Pool – Hilton Head4 bedrooms · sleeps 13From £9,660 a week
Villa Lysias Jarvis Hilton Head: Luxury 6-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean Views – Hilton Head6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £8,862 a week
Villa Levante Jarvis Hilton Head: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Seaview – Hilton Head5 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £8,694 a week
Villa Autan Pinckney Hilton Head: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Hilton Head5 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £8,449 a week
Villa Aurore Haig Point Hilton Head: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Seaview in Hilton Head4 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £8,449 a week
Villa Aurore Palmetto Hilton Head: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Seaview – Hilton Head5 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £8,442 a week
House Palmetto HiltonHead: Elegant 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Seaview – Hilton Head5 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £8,029 a week
Manor Sea Pines Hilton: Spacious 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Seaview – Hilton Head5 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £8,022 a weekWhy book your Hilton Head villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Hilton Head's villas range from oceanfront houses to homes on the marsh and on the golf course, and we know which gated communities are a short walk or cycle from the beach. With 70+ properties in Hilton Head, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Tee times at Harbour Town and Palmetto Dunes, bike hire, dolphin trips and fishing charters, the boat to Daufuskie, restaurant reservations and airport transfers. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best area to stay on Hilton Head Island?
Sea Pines suits those who want Harbour Town, golf and a quieter, wooded setting. Palmetto Dunes is the choice for families who want the beach and golf on the doorstep. Broad Creek and Skull Creek suit those who prefer marsh views, sunsets and waterfront restaurants.
When is the best time to visit Hilton Head?
Spring and autumn are warm and comfortable for golf, cycling and walking. Summer is best for the beach, though it is hot and humid. RBC Heritage week in mid-April is the busiest of the year, so book well ahead if you want to be there.
Are the beaches on Hilton Head public?
Yes. All of Hilton Head's beaches are public up to the high-water mark, even in the gated communities. Some villas are a short walk from the sand, and we can tell you which.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Hilton Head?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Hilton Head cost?
Across our 70+ villas in Hilton Head, weekly rates typically range from £3,300 to £7,700, with the most affordable from around £2,700 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Hilton Head from the UK?
There are no direct flights from the UK, so most visitors connect through a major US hub. From there, fly into Hilton Head Island airport or into Savannah/Hilton Head International, which is around 45 minutes away by road. Our concierge can arrange transfers.
Are there villas in Hilton Head for large groups?
Yes. Our Hilton Head collection includes properties with up to 8 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
Find your villa in Hilton Head
70+ villas on Hilton Head Island, from Sea Pines to Skull Creek, with our concierge to arrange everything else