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Gorgeous renovation fully complete in 2024! 5 min walk to beach on lagoon.

Beachfront villa with kitchen and balcony

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View of the lagoon from the back deck
Living room opening up into sun room
Updated kitchen with new cabinets and quartz countertops
Brand new 65" OLED Smart TV with DVR
New staircase built for easy and safe access to 2nd floor

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9181.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hilton Head Island, SC
  • Place, Palmetto Dunes Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Coligny Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Guest bedroom - 2nd floor

3 Single Beds

Guest Bedroom - 1st Floor

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom - 2nd Floor

1 King Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest bathroom - 1st floor

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bath for guest rooms

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous renovation fully complete in 2024! 5 min walk to beach on lagoon.

***New Primary Bathroom Updated in 2024***

This new charming beach cottage is perfect for beach family vacations, golf outings, tennis and pickleball trips, and just a relaxing getaway!

UPDATES INCLUDE:

*Spiral staircase removed and wood staircase added for ease of use and safety
*Ship lap on vaulted ceilings
*New kitchen cabinets, quartz counter tops, tile back splash
*All new paint and flooring throughout the villa
*New furniture
*Kitchen opened up into dining room
*Living room opened up into sun room to create more living space and natural light
*Bunk room built with 3 twin beds
*3 bedrooms with king beds
*New quartz countertops in bathrooms
*New lighting and mirrors in bathrooms
*New bedding, sheets and towels

This town home style villa features beautiful water views from your private deck on the 11-mile lagoon in Palmetto Dunes.

The bedrooms are set up as follows:

*Master bedroom on main level has a king bed
*Guest bedroom on main level has a king bed
*Guest bedroom on 2nd level has a king bed
*Guest bedroom on 2nd level has 2 bunk beds and a twin bed (sleeps 3 in beds)

There are 3 full baths, 2 on the first floor and 1 on the second floor.

Captain's Cove is part of the Oceanfront Captain's Walk complex across the street. Walk 2 minutes out your front door to access the gorgeous beaches in Palmetto Dunes. Captain's Cove guests are able to enjoy the spacious oceanfront pool at Captain's Walk as well as the grill areas by the pool. Additional grill areas (charcoal) are located in between each Captain's Cove building, making it easy to enjoy a nice meal at home. The pool is open from March 1st - November 30th and is heated from March 1st - April 30th and October 1st - November 30th. During the closed season the deck is still open for use. The kids' pool I open April 1st - September 30th.

This unique property offers tranquility on your back deck overlooking the peaceful lagoon, while being so close to everything Palmetto Dunes has to offer! Steps to the beach, biking trails, tennis, pickleball, golf, restaurants, etc. The Omni Hotel is across the street offering a coffee shop/market and world-class restaurants.

Each villa has 2 assigned parking spaces right in front, making it easy to bring in your luggage and groceries. If you need additional parking you can park across the street in the Captain's Walk complex.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Owner reserves right to cancel renter at owner's discretion.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hilton Head Island

Located on the beach, this villa is in Mid Island, a neighbourhood in Hilton Head Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coligny Beach and Newhall Audubon Preserve, while Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and Coligny Theater are cultural highlights. Pirate's Island Adventure Golf and Legendary Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hilton Head Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Palmetto Dunes Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Coligny Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shelter Cove Harbour - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Coligny Plaza - 8 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hilton Head Diner Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nectar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dunes House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Daily Cafe & Market - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gorgeous renovation fully complete in 2024! 5 min walk to beach on lagoon. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Gorgeous renovation fully complete in 2024! 5 min walk to beach on lagoon. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous renovation fully complete in 2024! 5 min walk to beach on lagoon.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous renovation fully complete in 2024! 5 min walk to beach on lagoon.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous renovation fully complete in 2024! 5 min walk to beach on lagoon. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mid Island villa is within a 15-minute walk of Palmetto Dunes Club and Coligny Beach. George Fazio Golf Course and Robert Trent Jones Golf Course are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience- lovely stay in a great location. Would come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place. We stay here every year. Nice folks to work with.

Very nice and clean. Updated..close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Excellent property, great location, property manager was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vada A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation home!

This is a beautiful and spacious villa. Wonderful location, comfortable space, and a lovely view. We have enjoyed renting this villa for many years now. It is a wonderful place to call home for a week in Hilton Head!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

The villa is spacious and very nicely furnished. Easy 4-5 minute walk to the beach or pool. We had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Villa

This is by far the best place we have stayed in Palmetto Dunes. Loved the location on the lagoon but still close to the beach. The owner is responsive and helpful. The family wants to stay here again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun vacation with family

Mara, the property owner is very responsive, as soon as I'd send her a note via the VRBO app, I received a response within 5-10 minutes. She was very helpful. The condo is very pretty and close to the pool and beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

Our second stay here was just as wonderful as the first. Beautiful condo, excellent location, very accommodating host--it was all we needed for a week of relaxation and fun. Thanks, Mara!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hilton head

It was very nice .
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

ursula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Right across from the beach and pool while still having private patio overlooking the canal. House was well maintained and the beds were comfortable. We even learned a new game - Racko!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection in Hilton Head

Beautiful townhome! Immaculate and cozy and perfect friends or families. Private entrance to stunning beach and great pool area with covered space to relax and enjoy games and snacks. First visit to SC and so happy we found this gem close to great food and fun things to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen C., Land O Lakes, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Palmetto Dunes Gem

This home exceeded our expectations. The renovations in 2019 were awesome, it is so close to the beach and there was enough room for everyone! Mara was great and was available for any questions. Will definitely choose to stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Lagoon view close to beach

Beautifully done, spacious townhome on peaceful lagoon yet only 2 minute walk to the sand. Easy to come back in for lunch. Plenty of sleeping space. We saw lots of wildlife from the back deck, great spot for a quiet morning coffee. Nice touches like bunk beds, beverage fridge, beach equipment. Enjoyed the Captains Walk pool. We are longtime fans of Captains Walk beach location, but if you’re looking for a little more room, this gem right across the street is a best bet!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bailey family beach vacation

Our whole group enjoyed the house, short walk to pool and beach kept sand out of the house! The wagon and beach chairs were greatly appreciated and used. The kitchen was well stocked with essentials (even found a crockpot, though we didn’t use it). The bathrooms had nightlights and there were places to charge our electronics via usb port (?). Very relaxing, enjoyed our breakfast and coffee on the deck overlooking the lagoon. Saw the alligator in the lagoon, plus the hummingbird and their nest and another bird nest close by. Mara responded quickly with any concerns or questions. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kami D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded Expectations

Three generations enjoyed our vacation and stay at 491. The area is safe and secure and allowed our young adults to have their independence. The bike/walking paths and ramp to the beach allowed grandpa to get around easily, even with his walker. We liked being close to restaurants, grocery and shopping. All this AND the living space was beautiful and clean and had great spaces to sit outside to enjoy the weather and scenery. Thank you for making this a wonderful trip!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Third Stay Here!!

Our stay was wonderful! Mara is an excellent host and responded to us whenever we had any issues. We've already booked it for a fourth year. The space is very clean, with minor scratches and dirt marks on doors. The kitchen provides guests with everything they need, including the outdoor closet with beach chairs, umbrellas, and a wagon. We are very pleased to hear the master bathroom is being renovated, Mara has been renovating items each year -- keeping it up to date!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, peaceful retreat with easy, quick beach access

We've stayed in other units in Captain's Cove, so the layout of the villa was familiar to us. This unit is nicely decorated and furnished with everything we needed. We had four littles with us, so all of our meals were eaten in. We had everything we needed to prepare our meals so that we could get babies to bed ontime. There was plenty of room in the upstairs king bedroom for a pack n play for our 11 mo grandson and two bassinets in either of the two first floor king bedrooms for our 6 mo grandson and granddaughter. The bunk room was perfect for our three year old granddaughter and could have accomodated several people if we had needed it to. We absolutely love the location, as you get the peacefulness and nature of the lagoon in back and quick access to the beach accross the street. This was really helpful when babies needed naps. We would definitely recommend this property to other families planning a vacation on the most beautiful place on earth.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Natalie P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location, but stinky

First off, the location is amazing. My family and I couldn’t have been happier with the location of this condo in proximity to the beach. The owner provided bike rentals, which was a really awesome surprise. The provided beach chairs came in handy as well. I had two issues I approached the owner with and she was incredibly responsive to both, and was very polite. The big issue I had is this condo seems to have a bad mold problem. So bad that when we got home and unpacked our items, we noticed some of our clothes smelled incredibly musty. If you or your companions have any sensitivities to mold, they will have a hard time staying in this condo. The first two evenings I went to bed sick and woke up sick. The mold is most prevalent in the room with the bunk beds. It was coming out of several places that had openings in the rooms. I reported the issue to the owner, who immediately called her contractor who came to clean up the mold around the openings. That’s great, but I’m thinking there is a much bigger problem behind the walls. Take this with a grain of salt, as I’m not a mold expert, but you can smell it as soon as you walk through the front door. I would not stay here again only because of the mold issue. Everything else about the condo was really great.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Mara’s townhome! We had 5 adults and 2 children, ages 3 and 7. The 3 king bed rooms and 3 bathrooms worked great for our group, and the kids loved the bunk room. There was plenty of space to lounge and watch movies/TV and plenty of space to sit and eat meals together. The kitchen was well stocked with a variety of cookware and serving dishes to prepare our meals. There were several games in the closet, although we didn’t get a chance to utilize any of them as we brought our own. A beach wagon, boogie board, and some beach chairs were available in the outdoor storage closet. This was our first time staying in HHI at a non-beachfront resort and I was a little nervous about how we’d like the location, but it was honestly a great spot! It’s just a quick walk across the street to the pool and beach. We walked to the Omni resort next door just about every day to get coffee from their market, and walked to Palmetto Dunes general store a few times as well. Overall it was a great stay and I’d highly recommend for families or groups of friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in couldn't have been easier, and the location couldn't have been better. Our whole family, including our adult children's friends and significant others, loved the condo, accessibility to the beach and pool, the lagoon in back, the board games, the grills next to the pool, etc etc. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Duvall B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was excellent. Great fit for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great location and just what we were looking for. Very fully equipped with everything we needed from kitchen utensils to beach chairs. Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hilton Head Family Vacation

We had a great stay at the condo. We had older teenagers and adults on a family vacation and everyone fit just perfectly. Plenty of beds and rooms to go around. The unit was very well stocked with all kitchen essentials and all beach items, making it easy to fly in with just our clothes and towels. Beach right across the street was very close and convenient. We loved being on the lagoon and watching some gators swim by in the mornings. Mara is great to work with and answered questions about the unit quickly. We have rented from her several times now and have had a great experience every time. Thank you for another great stay in HHI!Michelle M.Cincinnati, OHStayed week of 6/11/25 - 6/28/25
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Margaret

We absolutely loved this property! It was so convenient to the beach and even to the Omni hotel we have stayed in a lot of properties in palmetto dunes and my kids tell me this is the best . The pool does not have a hot tub compared to the other properties but we got a day pass at the Omni and that worked. The house was very clean and very spacious . My grandson loved the bunk beds and the master bathroom and rooms are beautifully decorated . Thanks for the beach chairs and buggy . I am planning on going back to stay there next year . The owner was very quick to respond also . Wish I could go back again . This is a 10 out of 10 for my family .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the 3rd time we have stayed here. Mara's property is fantastic and the location is unbeatable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mara Russeau

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We currently own a Villamare 3 bedroom villa as well and love what Captain's Cove has to offer our guests. After running 2 other successful rental properties in Palmetto Dunes we are excited to be part of the unique Captain's Cove community. We live in Chicago and visit Palmetto Dunes as much we can!

Why they chose this property

#491 Captain's Cove is peaceful and serene on the back deck overlooking the lagoon, and when you leave the front deck your toes are in the sand in less than 2 minutes! It is the best of both worlds!

What makes this property unique

The two large decks, one in the front and one in the back, are what sold us on this home. You can find sun or shade anytime! We also love the large eat-in kitchen, as well as having additional bedrooms upstairs. Lots of space for the family to spread out! Captain's Cove is part of the oceanfront Captain's Walk complex across the street, so you are able to enjoy all of the amenities of the oceanfront pool and grill area, while enjoying the quiet serenity on the lagoon. An added benefit is you have 2 designated parking places right in front of the villa, so no stairs or elevators to bring in your luggage or groceries!

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