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Harbor Island Family Beach Getaway - Golf Cart Included Short walk to Beach and Pool

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Welcome to Barefoot Palmetto House; a place for family fun in the sun! We are on Harbor island, a private gated island located a few miles from The South's best small town 2022, Beaufort SC.
This boardwalk is located right in front of our home and has no stairs. We offer a wagon to help with the convenience of getting your items down to the beach.
Living area
The sundeck is a perfect place to view the island, catch some rays, or watch the evening sunset.
We include a golf cart with our rentals.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Saint Helena Island, SC
  • Hunting Island Lighthouse
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Hunting Island
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Fripp Island Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Beaufort, SC (BFT-Frogmore Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Harbor Island Family Beach Getaway - Golf Cart Included Short walk to Beach and Pool

Welcome to Barefoot Palmetto House, a place for family fun in the sun! No shoes required here; palmetto trees included! This home has a newly remodeled living room and kitchen ready for guests to enjoy. The four-bedroom, two-bath beach house comes with a golf cart, Hunting Island State Park pass, and a location that offers more privacy than many other beach homes. We are only a short boardwalk stroll to a serene 2 1/2 mile stretch of pristine white sand beach bordering the Atlantic coast. You can often see dolphins playing in the water and spectators can always spot a shrimp boat or two.

The open floor plan makes it perfect for family vacations. The master bedroom features a luxury king-size bed, while two other guestrooms offer queen beds. The fourth bedroom is perfect for the kids with two sets of bunk beds. This house has everything you need to enjoy your stay including bed linens, kitchen cookware, a second full size refrigerator, TV's, beach chairs, and a BBQ grill. We even have a ping-pong table and a closet full of books and games. Enjoy your morning coffee on the comfortable screened in porch or relax in the hammocks. Our rental also includes a golf cart for exploring the island and easy access to the Beach and Racket Club pool.

Harbor Island is a beautiful, gated community located in the Lowcountry of the Carolina Sea Islands (near Hilton Head, Savannah, and Charleston). The natural beauty is incredible with Spanish moss-draped live oak trees and lush palmetto trees surrounding glistening marshes. This gated community has 24-hour security and boasts of 2 ½ miles of pristine, private white sandy beaches that are uncrowded and perfect for any family getaway. Water sports of all kinds are available in this area include kayaking, fishing off the beach, and crabbing from the tidal creeks.

We are located 14 miles east of historic downtown Beaufort, SC, and Paris Island. The Lowcountry area of SC has been the backdrop to many prominent feature films including the latest Netflix hit Outer Banks (Yes, it is filmed in South Carolina!). Other movies filmed here include: The Stars fell on Alabama, Forest Gump, The Big Chill, and The Prince of Tides. We are just a short walk or golf cart drive to The Beach and Racket Club of Harbor Island which features an Olympic-size pool and workout facility. Other Harbor Island amenities included volleyball, tennis, pickleball, basketball courts, and of course the BEACH!

The lighthouse and beach at Hunting Island State Park is a popular destination less than a mile from the gate at Harbor Island and we include a Hunting Island State Park pass. The pass allows access to parking, beach, hiking trails and the nature center. All you need now is to pack your sunscreen and come enjoy a piece of low-country paradise. Follow us at @Barefoot_palmetto_house.

The Harbor Island pool is open from April 1 - November 1. Reservations are subject to a 3.5% processing fee.

Renters must be over 25 years of age to reserve our property.

** Please note there is enough parking for up to 3 vehicles at this property.**

Harbor Island Owners Association require a gate pass to gain access to the private island. GATE PASSES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE! Vehicle gate pass fees are per vehicle, set by the Island and are subject to change. Please contact our team after you book the property to purchase a pass. The current rates are; for a day pass $25.00; 2 nights $35.00; 3 nights $45.00; 4 nights $55.00; 5 nights $65.00; 6 nights $75.00; 7 nights $85.00; 8-30 nights $140.00; 31-364 nights $215.00

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English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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

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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 deadlock

About the area

Harbor Island

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Beachwalk, a neighbourhood in Harbor Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Butchers Island and Hunting Island, while Penn Center and York W. Bailey Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Saint Helena Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Hunting Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Hunting Island - 13 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Fripp Island Beach - 15 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island - 33 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Edisto Beach State Park - 117 min drive - 135.4 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnson Creek Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bonito Boathouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shrimp Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Another Slice - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beedos - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Harbor Island Family Beach Getaway - Golf Cart Included Short walk to Beach and Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Harbor Island Family Beach Getaway - Golf Cart Included Short walk to Beach and Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbor Island Family Beach Getaway - Golf Cart Included Short walk to Beach and Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbor Island Family Beach Getaway - Golf Cart Included Short walk to Beach and Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Harbor Island Family Beach Getaway - Golf Cart Included Short walk to Beach and Pool located?

This Beachwalk holiday home is on the beach, 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Butchers Island, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hunting Island and Hunting Island Lighthouse. Fripp Island Beach and Fripp Island Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danny A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Roger Q.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location.

The home is in a great location and exceptionally nice gated community. Fishing, swimming, ping pong, pickle ball and beach walking were enjoyed. The golf cart and free pass to Harbor State Park were very nice additions. There are great restaurants, shopping, and historical spots nearby in Beaufort. There needs to be some improvements in the cleanliness of the house that I have commented on to the management company.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

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

Quick to respond

Beautiful house, looked refurbished to me. Very comfortable furniture. We had a couple of issues during the week and they were addressed promptly, with consideration for our littles.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

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

Great! But the birds . . .

Property was great, 5 adults and one child, and we seemed to have enough room for the week to be comfortable. Property had a great porch with nice furniture and it was screened in. It was right next to beach access which was great as well. The pool was fantastic, clean and plenty of room for residents and guests. Our only issue were the loud birds that called the property home. Two nights around 11:45 p.m. they began to chirp and squawk very loudly, keeping us up till about 2 a.m. The other mornings they had us up at 5 a.m., but fortunately they stopped a while later and we fell back asleep. Nothing you can do about it, it's their home too, but it honestly was quite annoying. Other than that the community and home were perfect!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn B.

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

Family Getaway

This home was perfect for 6 adults and two children under the age of 3. Location was great and home was exactly what was listed in pictures. Lots of beach toys, chairs and wagon to transport to beach. Golf cart was great to drive around the Harbor. Will be coming back to this community for sure! Great getaway with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Nice place

Exactly as the pics and description show. Very nice home. Nice beach, nice pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed the house so much. Beautifully decorated and well furnished. The kitchen was amazing and was perfect for all the cooking and eating in we did.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Was a wonderful trip

Great stay and wonderful property. Was so close to the beach! So nice to have beach cart, games/toys under house and in hall closet, wide variety of options in the kitchen. Very impressed with house!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline J.

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

Relaxing beach stay …

We wish we booked another
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Absolutely Perfect

We had a great time. The house was perfect. We were close to the pool, close to the beach, and the house had all the amenities to make the stay perfect for a big family with kids. The beach wagon and supplies and golf cart were truly valuable amenities for our family of 6. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luda E.

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

By far the best rental we stayed at

Such a sweet clean house with a great location in the neighborhood. It was our first time at harbor island and we were so taken by how pristine the dunes are. The beach is calm, the views of marshes are maxing. Neighborhood is quiet, yet very take care of, there is a neighborhood store and bike rental. The golf cart being included with the rental is an additional perk. House is clean, has such nice energy of a place loved and cared for.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy N.

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

Carolina’s House

The house is well supplied we needed to bring very little. The location to the beach and pool was great! People are very friendly. We would definitely go back there!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max Z.

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

30 Harbor Drive

Easy relaxing process and would rent again. House floor plan was perfect and accommodating for our group. Everything we needed was provided with the property. Highly recommend the "Purple House" to all visitors to Harbor Island!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Amazing!

Perfect beach home for a family vacation! Lots of room. Great location. We cant wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

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

Great house. Great stay.

This house is amazing! It is more nicely decorated than my own. The kitchen and laundry room are better stocked than any rental I have ever had. Even the beach chairs were nice. The location is perfect - close to the beach access and close to the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene B.

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

Great place for family.

The house was very clean and nice. We stayed here to attend a Marine Corps Graduation and the drive wasn't bad at all. I would definitely recommend this place if your attending to go to a graduate with family at Parris Island. The drive is short and you get a short tour of AL Lthe small cute little towns near by. And the house is amazing so you win all around! My family was so pleased with our stay at this home. There is lots to do with kids and adults. When stayed up the whole time we were there just enjoying the games the house come with. Only thing Just bring some bug spray for when you are outside. Other then that nothing to complain about.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Mike C.

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

Great stay in May !

The property had more privacy than most...and only a short walk to ocean or pool . The owner has designed a great use of first level space with seating, table tennis, hammock, fridge, and outdoor shower.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lydia C.

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

PERFECT house for a couple families!!

This house is all one level so I didn’t have to worry about my LO’s going up & down inside stairs. We had three families (7adults & 2 kids ages 2&4). The open concept with two full size couches & large dining table was amazing for gathering together; for some reason not many rentals actually have seating space for all guest to gather together easily but this house did! Plus they had card table & chairs in closet if more spaces was needed. The screened in porch was used often. We didn’t need the pull out couch but If we would have had the other family attend, it would have been easy to include their family here. I like that it was in a gated/guarded community too. We GREATLY appreciate the state park access pass, & beach chairs, wagon, and boogie boards to play with on the beach. Beach access is incredible and so close to the house - it was easy to carry items and go back & forth to the beach without being exhausting. The golf cart was used to go to the pool and playground; which the kids loved (watch out for sand spurs though). The closet of games was fun when we had a little down time. It was the perfect birthday party weekend for my son- wonderful memories that will last a life time. Only recommendation: a few more shower towels, maybe a water wash off area outside to get the sand off(maybe we didn’t see it though). We all would stay here again and will highly recommend to others!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley P.

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

Wonderful Vacation!

Our vacation on Harbor Island was great! Beautiful home that was well equipped with everything we needed. The beach access is steps away and we enjoyed using the golf cart to explore the island. This home was better than I expected with a ping pong table and hammocks downstairs. The people living on the island are very friendly and the nature is amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

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