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Steps to Beach, Community Pool & Dunes House - Casual & Comfortable Beach Villa w/ Outdoor Balcony

Holiday home with a hot tub, 4-minute walk to Coligny Beach

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Step out onto the partially-covered second floor balcony to find this spacious seating area and gas grill.
Welcome to Magnolia Sands!
Guests of Nautical Nook may access the Beach Villas community pool & sundeck.
The dining table near the kitchen seats 6.
This two suites on the lowest level of the home feature sliding door access to the back patio.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8170.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd

2 Queen Beds

Loft

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Suite Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Steps to Beach, Community Pool & Dunes House - Casual & Comfortable Beach Villa w/ Outdoor Balcony

Located less than 100 yards from the beach and steps away from the Beach Villas community pool, Magnolia Sands is a bright & airy, townhome-style villa within the Moorings section of Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. The Beach Villas community, which is known for its amazingly close proximity to the beach & Atlantic ocean, boasts a renovated community pool & sundeck that is shared by only 17 villas. Step inside Magnolia Sands and you will find a 3-story villa with two en suite bedrooms on the ground floor; the living room, dining area, kitchen & partially-covered outdoor balcony on the second floor; and the third bedroom on the third floor. Each of the bedrooms as well as the living room & dining area receive wonderful natural light through their large windows and sliding glass doors. Start and end your day (or spend your whole day!) on the second-floor outdoor balcony that overlooks the garden and community pool. Book this tranquil & serene vacation home now!



Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort is a premier, family-friendly & award-winning resort on Hilton Head Island. With three golf-courses, miles of sandy beaches and a FREE dunes buggy transportation program, Palmetto Dunes is the perfect getaway for those families in search of a relaxing & fun vacation getaway within the beautiful and world-famous Lowcountry landscape. You can bike for miles on the bike paths that run beneath the canopy of oaks and Spanish moss throughout Palmetto Dunes and Shelter Cove, or take the Dunes Buggy to Shelter Cove for shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Palmetto Dunes is close to a variety of grocery stores including The Fresh Market, Harris Teeter, Publix and Kroger. You also have every type of restaurant imaginable within minutes of the resort.



Come getaway from it all and reserve your dates at Nautical Nook today for your family's Hilton Head getaway!



SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS FOR MAGNOLIA SANDS (sleeps 8):



Master Suite (located on the ground floor):



- King bed



- Night stands with reading lamps



- Dresser with smart TV



- En-suite bathroom with double sink vanity and tiled, walk-in shower



- Sliding door access to a patio



Guest Bedroom Suite (located on the ground floor):



- Two queen beds



- Night stand with reading lamp



- Wall-mounted smart TV



- En-suite bathroom with spacious vanity and tiled shower



- Sliding door access to a patio



Guest Bedroom (located on the third floor):



- Two twin beds



- Night stand with reading lamp



- Please note this room may not be appropriate for young children given the spiral staircase that is required to access the room.



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AMENITIES:



- 2 minute walk to the beach - Beach Villas is one of the closest Palmetto Dunes communities to the beach!



- Access to the Beach Villas community pool (subject to the HOA's schedule, maintenance & opening hours)



- Newly renovated & fully-equipped kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinets, tiled backsplash, coffee maker and toaster.



- Reverse floor plan with vaulted ceilings in the living areas (kitchen, living room & dining area) on the second level of the home.



- Fabulous, partially-covered second floor outdoor balcony with large seating area and gas BBQ grill.



- Storage area for bikes / beach items



- Up to 3 Palmetto Dunes parking passes are included with this rental.



- Don't wait in an office to check-in or get a key! Drive straight to Magnolia Sands and enter the front door with a secure electronic lock code. Prior to your visit, we will send you our mobile app with directions and full instructions.



- For TV apps, personal subscription required.



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Guests initially enter Magnolia Sands by following the sidewalk and signage for Beach Villas Unit 16 to the front door of the home. On the home's ground floor you will find the master suite, the guest suite, a laundry room and seating area near the spiral staircase to the second floor. On the second floor you will find the home's living room, dining area, kitchen, bathroom and partially-covered outdoor balcony. Walk up another spiral staircase to find the third bedroom. Please note that the spiral staircases between each floor of the home can be challenging for some people to navigate and/or carry luggage.



NO SMOKING. NO PETS. Tenant must be 25 years old. Reservations made for younger individuals will not be honored without any accompanying adult staying in the home at ALL times. NO PARTIES, EVENTS, PERFORMING ARTISTS OR BANDS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME. You may not exceed the maximum occupancy at any time — day or night. These are causes for eviction with no refund, and may damage our ability to offer the home for future guests exposing you to liability. This is a residential home -- please be respectful of our neighbors.



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Guests staying at all iTrip Charleston Beaches & Hilton Head managed properties receive the following:



* Amenity pack, starter set of soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, make up wipes, paper towel, toilet paper, dish soap, sponge, dishwasher & laundry detergent tabs.



* All beds ready made with freshly laundered sheets & towels.



# WE DO NOT LIST ON CRAIGS LIST #

Book with confidence! We are Charleston & Hilton Head’s highest rated and most responsive large vacation rental agency. We have hosted over 32,500 great stays with an average guest review score of 4.9 out of 5!



For your best Hilton Head vacation experience, we recommend avoiding Saturday check in and check out in the summer season. Avoid long lines and chill on the beach instead! Our homes are available for check in 7 days a week all year round!



Please keep A/C temperature above 70F for optimal comfort. It is recommended to set it at 72F. Remember to keep doors and windows closed to maintain a cool home and keep bugs out. Fridges may take 24 hrs to cool when loaded after cleaning.



No E-Bikes.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Hilton Head Island

Mid Island, a neighbourhood in Hilton Head Island, is home to this holiday home. Pirate's Island Adventure Golf and Legendary Golf are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Shelter Cove Towne Centre and The Village at Wexford. Adventure Cove and The Sandbox are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Hilton Head Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Coligny Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palmetto Dunes Club - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shelter Cove Harbour - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Coligny Plaza - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hilton Head Diner Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nectar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Scott's Fish Market - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to Beach, Community Pool & Dunes House - Casual & Comfortable Beach Villa w/ Outdoor Balcony have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Steps to Beach, Community Pool & Dunes House - Casual & Comfortable Beach Villa w/ Outdoor Balcony pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Beach, Community Pool & Dunes House - Casual & Comfortable Beach Villa w/ Outdoor Balcony?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Beach, Community Pool & Dunes House - Casual & Comfortable Beach Villa w/ Outdoor Balcony?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Beach, Community Pool & Dunes House - Casual & Comfortable Beach Villa w/ Outdoor Balcony located?

Located in Mid Island, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Coligny Beach, Palmetto Dunes Club and Robert Trent Jones Golf Course. George Fazio Golf Course and Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brockton H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location, clean and quiet property, cool layout.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice condo. Very clean. The staff was notified of a minor plumbing on our arrival and handled it very well.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Great time at HHI

Beach Villa 16 was a great place to stay. It was very clean. itrip made it easy to check in and check out.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

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

Relaxing stay!

Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

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

Fantastic stay!

We got married on the island, and this location was absolutely perfect! The amenities were great, and the place had plenty of space for the whole family! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenny G.

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

Great Location

Love the location. The condo was clean and was exactly as advertised. The kids stayed in the loft while the adults stayed in the bedrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Fantastic location

The home was a fantastic location with easy walkable access to beach restaurant and pools. The home was clean and well maintained. Palmetto Dunes was a great community with lots of amenities with a bonus of free transportation. It was better than we expected
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Great place

We always try to stay in Palmetto Dunes but usually just need a two bedroom. Our family has grown so we needed more room. This place was perfect! Much closer walk to the beach. It was close to the General Store and the Dune House. We really enjoyed this place. I would not recommend this place for toddlers or small children because of steps and tri level though. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward T.

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

Liked the Property

Overall was very good. The only thing is property is advertised as oceanfront. And the property is. The condo however was not. I felt that deceptive. We had a great time so we will write that off!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

Close to Beach & Comfy Couch

This is the 2nd time we have stayed here So when renting a place I always look for current/up to date furniture and location to beach. . This had both. We were able to gather as a family comfortable and watch Netflix with our 4 teenage daughters after great day at beach. There were puzzles we enjoyed completing over our 8 days on the island too during this stay. Very fun. Baths were nice and updated and bedding as well. The kitchen is not the best stocked one I have rented from --could use More coffee cups of the larger scale and would be nice some plastic cups, chip clips, ice cream scooper and all the drawers come off hinges when pulled out. Thanks for sharing your home!
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10/10 Excellent

brooke a.

Great trip

We had a great time this past week, the weather was perfect once again. We noticed that Google maps will take you somewhere down toward Coligny so we used Apple and had no trouble. The rental company was super quick and responsive. We had everything we needed within the unit and loved the location, we have been staying in Palmetto Dunes for years so were already familiar with the area but we loved the closeness to the Dunes House. We also loved the outside shower and ability to hose off sand before entering the unit as well as the unit having plenty of beach toys and chairs. Our only real complaint was in regard to the bathroom within the 2 queen beds room, it's really difficult to share that bathroom with more than one person getting ready at a time. Overall we very much enjoyed our stay, all of the furniture is very comfortable and this unit definitely has the best outdoor patio seating from what we could see.

10/10 Excellent

Miller C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The unit itself was fine, but when we checked in, 2 of the toilets didn’t work. Over the course of the next 2 days, the management company sent a maintenance person to the house, but she couldn’t fix it. Then a plumber came the next day and they still weren’t fixed. After 3 workers in our condo in 2 days, I just wanted to enjoy our stay, without constant workers in there, so I told them to forget it. This left all 6 of us using one bathroom, which was in my mother-in-laws room. Not ideal. Then, that night, the air conditioner in her room broke and it took another full day (and a hot night) of texting and calls with the management company to get someone out to fix it. In all, the unit was fine, but the constant fixing of the toilets and ac, which are basic amenities that I shouldn’t have to think twice about, ruined the vacation. Too bad - we love Hilton Head, but we spent half the trip trying to fix the condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Nautical Nook

Our stay was great! The condo was in great shape, very clean and up to date. The location was fantastic, just a 2 minute walk to the beach and only steps from the pool. The iTrip team was great with their communication throughout the whole trip. We would definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Nifty Fifty!

Had a great stay! House was perfect and well kept. We appreciate all the little touches! We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Close to beach/pool/Dune house

Great place! Very updated and loved that they had lots of beach chairs and towels! Pool was so close and great-hardly anyone there-felt like we had our own pool! And the beach was super close and loved having the Dune House close by too! And fans for each room too. The only thing we had an issue with was getting day passes for family that came here for our daughter’s wedding. It should be easier to have guests come to your home you are renting. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki K.

Girls’ get away

Nautical Nook did not disappoint. We loved the location. You are literally steps away from the beach and have close access to a public restroom. The Villa was beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were very comfortable. I would highly recommend this villa.!
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10/10 Excellent

Moms From Atlanta, Huntersville & Waxhaw

We enjoyed a fun girls trip here!

We enjoyed a fun girls trip here! We have been friends for nearly 20 years - our boys were (and are still best) friends from 4th grade. They are almost 30 now. We spend a girls trip as moms reminiscing and laughing about our kids and our chat about aging parents and getting older our selves. We spent all days have out on the beach going out to eat and laughing on the huge couch at night. Beautiful place you have here, wish 3rd floor had better staircase and bathroom. But we enjoyed the condo and dunes house!
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas & Lisa W.

Palmetto Resort

We loved the condo! Every bed was comfortable and so were all the furnishings. The stairs were a little tricky since we had a 2 year old with us but we managed. The condo is beautiful and tastefully decorated. We do suggest fixing the kitchen drawers since they either want to fall out or get stuck and the cooking utensils could be updated. The new doors / windows are beautiful and the deck was great. Our code did not work for the pool but we had the beach. The trim in the master bedroom under the sliding door is not attached. I meant to write in your guest book but ran out of time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn M.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a lovely stay! The location to the pool and beach cannot be beat. Everything was clean and as we expected with great communication. I'd stay again and recommend it! (As long as stairs ware doable for your group) Hilton Head was amazing as it alwaysvis!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kristy T.

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

Great location!

Pros: great location, short walk to beach, close to pool. Nice updates to home. Easy check in process. 2 nice beach chairs Cons: not a house to cook in - poor condition of kitchen items
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Cute, Close and Comfortable

We enjoyed another year in Palmetto Dunes staying at Nautical Nook for the first time. The location to beach access and Dunes House made this a wonderful spot. No need to lug everything to the beach with you when you can walk back to grab a bite or refresh your drink in less than 5 minutes! The outdoor shower was great for rinsing off, couch was comfortable and large enough for all of us to sit on for a movie night. This villa is a great place for a family vacation! iTrip nor the owners can control this, but if you are a light sleeper, I would suggest an eye mask or ear plugs. The sun comes in early and a few days out of the week lawn crews are around at 7 am. Only doing their job so can’t complain about them. Overall, we loved the property, the location, the amenities and the communication and support we received from the iTrip team. Until next year!!

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

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

Perfect

Great Unit steps from the Beach and the Dunes House. We had 6 people stay in the Unit and there was plenty of room. The two Bedrooms on the first floor with attached Bathrooms, a laundry room and a small seating area were perfect. The second floor had plenty of room with a large Living room space, and a great table in the kitchen large enough for at least 8 people. The outdoor deck with a large seating area and a grill was perfect for a morning coffee or an afternoon cocktail. I would highly recommend this Unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barri S.

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

Dunes House 16

We had a great girls trip stay here, it was a lovely and comfortable place. The two spiral staircases made for an interesting trip, the one to the 3rd floor was narrow and almost rickety, no bathroom on 3rd floor and no mirror, but other than those items, it was a great place to stay, we did not cook much there but kitchen was equipped but small. Couch was huge and comfy as was deck with many seats. We liked 3 bathrooms but would have loved one on 3rd floor for those middle of the night visits. Overall a nice place to stay near the ocean and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chad L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very misleading

Property clean except windows filthy. Pictures on internet accurate except no mention all bedrooms in basement and spiral staircase to climb to get to living room. No way you could trust children to climb 18” spiral staircase to 3rd bedroom. Guests left to find other accommodations because they could not climb the narrow steep spiral staircase to the kitchen area. I’m not happy and intend to contact a VRBO manager. This was not the accommodations we expected and feel very misled
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

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