Neighborhoods
The greater Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Beaufort area, South Carolina, real estate offerings are distinct when compared to most other areas of the United States. The majority of the homes and home sites are located in gated residential communities, commonly known as "plantations," which feature their own unique characteristics and amenities.
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Avalon at Indigo Run
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Barrington Villas
- Bloody Point
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Bradley Beach
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Daufuskie Island
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Evian Villas
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Folly Field
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Forest Beach
- Haig Point
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Hampton Villas
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Harbour Town
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Hilton Head Island Regional Overview
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Hilton Head Plantation
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Indigo Run
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Lands End
- Leamington
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Long Cove Club
- Mariner's Cove
- Melrose Plantation
- Oak Ridge
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Ocean One
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Palmetto Dunes
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Palmetto Hall Plantation
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Port Royal Plantation
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Sea Pines
- Shelter Cove Harbour
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Shipyard Plantation
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Shorewood
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Singleton Beach
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South Beach
- Spanish Pointe
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Spanish Wells Plantation
- Stella del Mare
- The Cypress
- The Paddocks on Jarvis Creek
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The Preserve at Indigo Run
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The Sea Crest
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Turtle Lane
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Villamare Villas
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Wexford Plantation
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Windmill Harbour
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Windsor Villas
Barrington Villas
Within Palmetto Dunes, Barrington Villas are close to bike paths, and some units offer ocean views.
Bloody Point
On the southern tip of the island is Bloody Point, named aptly for skirmishes between the English and the Yemasee Indians during the early history of Daufuskie. On a clear day from the beaches of Bloody Point, one can see Tybee Island, Savannah’s beach town. Here, a lighthouse, resembling a cottage more than a typical lighthouse, was constructed in 1883 as a guide for container ships coming from Savannah. Access to the Melrose amenities is included with the 110 home sites, on which 20 or so have homes completed; however, a private golf course is available that boasts a Bald Eagle nest on the 7th hole and an osprey nest off the 15th hole … Nature at its most sublime!
Daufuskie Island
This exclusive, private residential enclave is accessible only by boat. Situated across the protected Calibogue Sound from Hilton Head, members and owners reach this recreational paradise by luxury ferry, rapid water taxi or private yacht from Hilton Head, the Bluffton area, and Savannah. Once on the island, as private automobiles are restricted, golf cars and bicycles become the primary modes of transportation to explore the charming historic district and the planned neighborhoods of Haig Point, Melrose, Oak Ridge and Bloody Point.
Evian Villas
Gated community in Shipyard Plantation surrounded by Brigantine Golf Course and beside a five-acre fishing lake.
Folly Field
One of Hilton Head’s older beach communities, this mid-island neighborhood enjoys close proximity to Folly Field Beach as well as the Islander’s Beach Park, which features a playground, picnic area and boardwalk to the beach.
Forest Beach
Another of the Hilton Head Island’s oldest beach communities, Forest Beach is steps away from both the Atlantic and the shopping opportunities of Coligny Plaza, South Forest Beach Road and Pope Avenue. The architecture along Forest Beach is a mixture of “old beach house style” structures and modern Lowcountry manor style homes.
Haig Point
This colorful gated community is highlighted by an historic lighthouse that has been converted to a charming Bed and Breakfast. Residents and guests enjoy a waterfront beach club, general store, tennis courts, croquet courts, equestrian facilities, a fitness center, and a memorable 27-hole oceanfront golf course designed by Rees Jones. There are 723 homesites within the community, with approximately 220 homes at this writing.
Hilton Head Island Regional Overview
Shaped by nature like a tennis shoe and enhanced by sea, sand, and marshes, the island’s 25,000 acres offers visitor and residents, alike, a beautiful oasis featuring miles of pristine beaches, world class golf, and unsurpassed beauty. The island is accessed by scenic bridges over the marshlands and the Intracoastal Waterway on US 278.
Hilton Head Plantation
Located at the northern tip of Hilton Head Island, SC is the private, residential club community of Hilton Head Plantation, which offers a variety of recreational facilities. Bordered by Port Royal Sound and Skull Creek, along the Intracoastal Waterway of the Lowcountry, this community is comprised of 3,918 acres and more than 4,200 residential properties, some of which are primary residences, others second homes.
Indigo Run
Comprising 1,700 acres at the north end, Indigo Run is the youngest private residential golf community on the island. Two Jack Nicklaus-designed courses afford residents fun in the sun in addition to a recreation area with Olympic-sized pool, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, and playground.
Leamington
Located within Palmetto Dunes Plantation, this private, 450-acre community boasts a swim club, a boat-ramp that allows access to a 11-mile lagoon system, and an oceanfront beach club. The 18-hole Arthur Hill’s Golf Course is the site of an historic lighthouse.
Long Cove Club
The Pete Dye Golf Course, located on the grounds of the club, has been rated the number one course in South Carolina by Golf Digest for ten consecutive years. The serene, wooded environment of the course is enhanced by the careful preservation of live oaks, magnolias, and palm trees. Residents of this community, located near the south-end of the island, enjoy deepwater access to Broad Creek from community docks.
Mariner's Cove
Just as you cross over the Intracoastal Waterway bridge to Hilton Head, you encounter the quiet, condominium community of Mariner’s Cove, widely noted for its spectacular sunset views.
Melrose Plantation
The east coast of Daufuskie, within sight of Hilton Head Harbor across the Calibogue Sound, boasts the meticulous residential community of Melrose. On site are restaurants, a general store, an historic inn, a conference center, and cottages with marsh and ocean views. The Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, Stan Smith designed tennis center, a workout facility, three miles of sandy beaches, riding stables, and swimming pools beckon residents and guests alike. Melrose has 370 homesites with approximately 50 homes completed.
Oak Ridge
Occupying a lush stretch of 200 acres of oceanfront property between Melrose and Bloody Point, the fifty-one lots of Oak Ridge embrace the rustic natural splendor of the island, allowing for a nature conservancy and riding trails. On the drawing boards is Beach Field, a community within Oak Ridge that will emphasize a commitment to conservation and will features 120 single-family home sites.
Ocean One
Condo community in the Forest Beach Area, within walking distance of shopping, dining, nightlife, waterpark, etc.
Palmetto Dunes
This popular gated residential community is located mid-island on 1,800 acres. With three miles of beaches, eleven miles of lagoons, three public golf courses, and one of the largest tennis facilities on the island, Palmetto Dunes is attractive to both year-round residents and weekend visitors because of the wide range of facilities available, including the Hilton Resort and the Marriott Beach and Golf Resort.
Palmetto Hall Plantation
The 770-acre community of Palmetto Hall has the reputation as one of the island’s more intimate neighborhoods. Residents enjoy traditional Southern classic-styled homes with porches overlooking lagoons, the plantation’s 100-acre wooded nature preserve, and one of two golf courses designed by Arthur Hills and Robert Cupp.
Port Royal Plantation
In 1663, Captain William Hilton landed on the headlands of the island on shores of what is now Port Royal Plantation, leading to the First British settlement in the area and to the island’s name. Port Royal Plantation is situated on the “heel” of the island and is a bountiful combination of a preserved natural environment and plentiful amenities. With approximately twelve miles of beach on Port Royal Sound as it joins the Atlantic Ocean, the gated community also offers the prestigious Westin Resort, three golf courses, two championship croquet courts, and a racquet club.
Sea Pines
Sea Pines is a gated community that offers access to miles of white beaches, eclectic dining and independent art galleries, shops and boutiques located on Hilton Head, SC local hotspots, Harbour Town and South Beach, a seaside marinas and shopping piers. Both are popular destinations for restaurants, boat rentals and cruises for fishing, sailing, dolphin watching and kayak adventures.
Sea Pines also boasts 54 holes of championship golf and the annual WorldCom Classic - The Heritage of Golf tournament played at Harbour Town Golf Links - as well as world-class tennis facilities like those at Sea Pines Racquet Club, whose roster of players reads like a who's who of tennis royalty.
As well, rental homes, villas, condos and hotels are plentiful, including the award-winning Inn at Harbour Town, which was named to the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List in 2005 and is renowned for its private butler and concierge services, among others.
Shelter Cove Harbour
Shelter Cove Harbour is the largest deepwater marina on Hilton Head and hosts impressive local and world-traveled yachts. Lined by many fine restaurants, shops, and condominiums (called “villas” on the island), the harbor is the site of many of the island’s signature events including summer fireworks displays.
Shipyard Plantation
Stretching over 800 wooded and fairway-lined acres, Shipyard offers a serene environment for its residents and for visitors of the oceanfront Crown Plaza Resort located within its gates. Three nine-hole golf courses and a superb Van Der Meer Racquet Club are maintained in pristine condition.
Singleton Beach
Singleton Beach is the only island location where the marshes meet the Atlantic Ocean, and the community extends four street rows back from the ocean.
Spanish Pointe
With spectacular views of the Calibogue Sound, the impressive homes of Spanish Pointe are accessed by a gated, scenic roadway.
Spanish Wells Plantation
Spanish Wells lies on a peninsula that divides Broad Creek and Calibogue Sound, providing residents with breathtaking water and sunset vistas. The non-gated community contains a mixture of lavish estates and Lowcountry homes, each situated on property of more that an acre in size, and is enhanced by a clubhouse, semi-private George Cobb golf course, beach area and recreational dock.
Stella del Mare
Along the pristine Atlantic shores on the “sole” of Hilton Head Island, this private, gated community of five Mediterranean estates is without match in time or place. The same artistic ambition that inspired Michelangelo, Medici and da Vinci more than four centuries ago has inspired yet another Renaissance, Stella del Mare.
The Cypress
The Cypress is a continuing-care retirement community occupying 100 acres in Hilton Head Plantation. Designed with the independent senior in mind, all of the maintenance inside and outside of the owner-occupied cottages and apartments is included in a monthly fee. Personalized home heath care services are available, as well as skill nursing care. Also on site are three full-length golf holes and a clubhouse with dining room.
The Paddocks on Jarvis Creek
The Paddocks, a residential neighborhood with majestic views of Jarvis Creek’s salt marshes, offer horse and leisure trails and a community clubhouse and picnic area.
The Preserve at Indigo Run
A ground of 252 villas near the entrance to Indigo Run off Highway 278. A resort-style pool and community cabana are available to all residents.
Turtle Lane
In Sea Pines, these centrally located condos have easy access to all amenities and activities.
Wexford Plantation
Wexford Plantation … Developed in 1982 with a goal of becoming the most exquisite residential community on the East Coast, Wexford boasts a harbor with one of only four lock systems on the Atlantic Coast of the United States. With access to the Intracoastal Waterway from the harbor and from private, deepwater docks, residents enjoy their immaculately manicured landscaping, world-famous Willard Byrd golf course, multi-million dollar clubhouse, and superb tennis facilities.
Windmill Harbour
Windmill Harbor … Along the Intracoastal Waterway just over the land bridge to the mainland lays Windmill Harbor, unique in that eighty percent of its residents have water views. Home to the exquisite South Carolina Yacht Club with its 15.5-acre marina and locked harbor system, the 172-acre gated community exhibits brightly colored homes in a charming, laid-back setting.
